Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 13, 1975 and adjourned Tuesday, March 25, 1975, volume I

Compiler's Note
The Journal of the House of Representatives regular and extraordinary session of 1975 is bound in two separate volumes. The large number of pages made it impractical to bind into one volume.
Volume I contains January 13, 1975 through March 12, 1975. Volume II contains March 13, 1975 through March 25, 1975 regular session and June 23, 1975 through July 3, 1975 extraordinary session, the committee reports, and the complete index.

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 13, 1975 and adjourned, Tuesday, March 25, 1975
1975 ATLANTA, GA.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1975
THOMAS B. MURPHY ________________________ Speaker
DISTRICT 18, HARALSON COUNTY
A. L. BURRUSS _______-__-____--___-__.___._-..- .................Speaker Pro Tern
DISTRICT 21, POST 2, COBB COUNTY
GLENN W. ELLARD _____._..._._-_____________-___________Clerk
HABERSHAM COUNTY
JACK GREEN -------------__--------------.__--------.Assistant Clerk
RABUN COUNTY
AMELIA SMITH ________^_________Assistant Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
ELMORE C. THRASH _________________________...........................^ Messenger
LOWNDES COUNTY
MARION TOMS _ ~__________________..............................Doorkeeper
QUITMAN COUNTY
EDWARD C. MOSES __________-._._...........-...-..-_.._._...._____.Sergeant-at-Arms
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

HOUSE JOURNAL
Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 13, 1975
The Representatives-elect of the Georgia General Assembly for the years 1975-1976 met pursuant to law in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and were called to order by the Honorable Glenn W. Ellard, Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Dick Barrett, Director of the Dick Barrett Evangelistic Association.
The following communication from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, certifying the Representatives-elect for the year 1975-1976, was received and read:
SECRETARY OF STATE 214 State Capitol Atlanta 30334
January 13, 1975
Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Sir:
I am transmitting herewith the names of the Representatives elected in the November 5, 1974 General Election to represent the various Representative Districts in the General Assembly for the years 1975 and 1976, as the same appear from the consolidated returns which are of file and record in this office.
With kindest regards and best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours, /s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr.
Secretary of State

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,
SECRETARY OF STATE 214 State Capitol Atlanta 30334
This is to certify that I, Glenn W. Ellard, Clerk of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, have received from Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, the following documents:
Certification of the Representatives-Elect of the 1975-1976 session.
This, the 13th day of January, 1975.
/s/ Glenn W. Ellard Clerk of the House of Representatives State of Georgia

STATE REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

November 5, 1974 General Election

DISTRICT COUNTIES

POST NO. NAMES

1 Dade* & Walker*

1 Wayne Snow, Jr.

2 Forest Hays, Jr.

2 Catoosa*

Robert G. Peters

3 Catoosa*, Murray &

Gerald H. Leonard

Whitfield*

4 Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin,

1 Carlton Colwell

Rabun, Towns, Union &

2 Ralph Twiggs

White*

5 Chattooga, Dade* &

(Deceased) James H. "Sloppy" Floyd

Walker*

6 Walker* & Whitfield*

1 Jack Cole

2 R. L. Foster

7 Bartow* & Gordon

Tom L. Shanahan

8 Bartow*, Cherokee, Dawson

1 Joe Frank Harris

& Pickens

2 Boyd Thomason

3 Roger Johnson

9 Forsyth & Hall

1 Joe T. Wood

2 Doug Whitmire

3 Jerry D. Jackson

10 Banks* & Stephens

Jack Irvin

11 Habersham & White*

Bill Dover

12 Banks*, Barrow*, & Jackson

Lauren (Bubba) McDonald,

Jr.

13 Elbert, Franklin, Greene*,

1 Louie Clark

Hart, Madison, Oconee* &

2 Billy Milford

Oglethorpe

3 Charles C. Mann

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1975

DISTRICT COUNTIES
14 Floyd* 15 Floyd* 16 Floyd* & Polk* 17 Polk* 18 Haralson & Paulding* 19 Cobb* & Paulding*
20 Cobb*
21 Cobb & Paulding*
22 Fulton* 23 Fulton* 24 Fulton* 25 Fulton* 26 Fulton* 27 Fulton* 28 Fulton* 29 Fulton* 30 Fulton* 31 Fulton* 32 Fulton* 33 Fulton* 34 Fulton* 35 Fulton* 36 Fulton* 37 Fulton* 38 Fulton* 39 Fulton* 40 Fulton* 41 Fulton* 42 Fulton* 43 Fulton*
44 DeKalb* 45 DeKalb* 46 DeKalb* 47 DeKalb* 48 DeKalb* 49 DeKalb* 50 DeKalb* 51 DeKalb* 52 DeKalb* 53 DeKalb*
54 DeKalb* 55 DeKalb* 56 DeKalb*
57 DeKalb* & Rockdale

POST NO. NAMES
-- John Adams -- E. M. (Buddy) Childers -- E. B. Toles -- Lynn Gammage -- Thomas B. Murphy
1 Joe Mack Wilson 2 G. Robert (Bob) Howard 3 Bill Cooper 1 C. W. "Chuck" Edwards 2 Carl Harrison 3 Ken Nix 1 George H. Kreeger 2 A. L. (Al) Burruss -- Mrs. Dorothy Felton -- Robert A. (Bob) Irvin -- Kiliaen V. R. Townsend -- Mike Egan -- Sidney J. Marcus -- George K. Larsen -- Sam Sheats -- Douglas C. Dean -- Paul Bolster -- Grace T. Hamilton -- Mildred Glover -- J. C. (Julius C.) Daugherty -- Ben Brown -- J. E. "Billy" McKinney -- G. D. Adams -- David Scott -- William H. Alexander -- Robert A. "Bob" Holmes -- Dick Lane -- Guy Hill -- Virlyn B. Smith 1 Charlie Carnes 2 Gerald Talmadge Horton 3 John W. Greer -- John Linder -- George B. Williamson -- George Petro -- Joe Burton -- Bill Noble -- Hank Elliott -- John Hawkins -- Mrs. Mobley (Peggy) Childs -- Eleanor L. Richardson -- Walter B. (Walt) Russell,
Jr. -- Hosea L. Williams -- Betty J. Clark
1 Walt Davis 2 George E. Ray 3 Tommy Tolbert -- Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr.

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DISTRICT COUNTIES
58 DeKalb* 59 Gwinnett* 60 Gwinnett* 61 Barrow* & Gwinnett* 62 Clarke* 63 Clarke* 64 Barrow*, Clarke* & Oconee* 65 Douglas* 66 Carroll, Douglas* & Heard*
67 Coweta* 68 Coweta*, Heard* & Troup* 69 Troup* 70 Meriwether & Talbot 71 Coweta*, Fayette* & Spalding
72 Clayton & Fayette*
73 Butts* & Henry 74 Newton 75 Morgan* & Walton 76 Lincoln, Taliaferro,
Warren & Wilkes 77 Columbia & McDuffie* 78 Butts*, Lamar & Pike* 79 Pike* & Upson 80 Jasper*, Jones & Monroe 81 Bulloch* & Screven* 82 Bulloch*, Burke* & Screven* 83 Burke* & Jefferson* 84 Jefferson*, McDuffie* &
Richmond* 85 Richmond* 86 Richmond* 87 Richmond* 88 Richmond* 89 Richmond* 90 Richmond* 91 Harris & Muscogee* 92 Muscogee* 93 Muscogee* 94 Muscogee* 95 Muscogee* 96 Muscogee* 97 Muscogee* 98 Crawford, Macon* & Peach* 99 Bibb* 100 Bibb* 101 Bibb* 102 Bibb* 103 Bibb* & Twiggs 104 Bibb*

POST NO. NAMES
-- Hugh Jordan -- Tom Phillips -- B. B. Harris, Sr. -- Vinson Wall -- Hugh Logan -- Chappelle Matthews -- John D. Russell -- Thomas "Mac" Kilgore 1 Ralph M. Parkman 2 Tom Glanton -- Nathan G. Knight -- J. Crawford Ware -- Edwin G. "Ed" Mullinax -- Claude A. Bray, Jr. 1 John R. Carlisle 2 John L. Mostiler 1 William J. "Bill" Lee 2 Frank I. Bailey, Jr. 3 Jim West 4 Rudolph Johnson -- Ray M. Tucker -- Bobby Sigman -- Bobby Carrell -- Ben Barren Ross
-- Ray D. Owens -- J. R. Smith -- Marvin Adams -- Benson Ham -- W. Jones Lane -- Paul E. Nessmith, Sr. -- Emory E. Bargeron -- Warren D. Evans
-- R. A. Dent -- Bernard F. Miles -- Jack Connell -- Anne C. "Bootsie" Calhoun -- Bob Beckham -- Bill Sams -- W. Randolph Phillips -- Calvin Smyre -- Albert W. Thompson -- C. Ed Berry -- Thomas B. Buck, III -- Jack A. King -- Johnny Parrish -- Bryant Culpepper -- Billy L. Evans -- Frank Pinkston -- William C. (Billy) Randall -- David E. Lucas -- James A. Bowman -- Patrick (Pat) Banks

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1975

DISTRICT

COUNTIES

POST NO. NAMES

105 Glascock, Johnson* & Washington
106 Emanuel*, Jenkins & Johnson* 107 Bryan, Candler, Emanuel*,
Evans & Tattnall* 108 Baldwin* & Wilkinson 109 Baldwin* & Putnani 110 Chattahoochee*, Marion &
Taylor 111 Chattahoochee*, Quitman,
Stewart, Sumter* & Webster 112 Greene*, Hancock,
Jasper* & Morgan* 113 Houston* & Peach* 114 Houston * 115 Houston*, Macon* & Schley 116 Sumter* 117 Bleckley, Pulaski & Wilcox 118 Dodge, Laurens* & Telfair* 119 Laurens* 120 Montgomery, Toombs*,
Treutlen & Wheeler 121 Long*, Tattnall* & Toombs* 122 Chatham* 123 Chatham* 124 Chatham* 125 Chatham* 126 Chatham* 127 Chatham* 128 Chatham* 129 Chatham* & Effingham 130 Calhoun*, Clay, Randolph &
Terrell 131 Baker, Calhoun*, Dougherty* 132 Dougherty* 133 Dougherty* & Lee 134 Dougherty* 135 Crisp* & Dooly 136 Crisp*, Turner* & Worth 137 Ben Hill, Coffee*, Irwin
& Turner* 138 Appling, Brantley*, Jeff Davis,
Pierce*, Telfair* & Wayne 139 Liberty, Long* & Mclntosh 140 Calhoun*, Early, Miller &
Seminole* 141 Decatur, Grady* & Seminole* 142 Grady* & Thomas*
143 Thomas*
144 Colquitt* & Mitchell
145 Colquitt*
146 Berrien, Cook & Tift

-- Tom C. Carr
-- Randy Karrh -- A. D. Clifton
-- Wilbur E. Baugh -- Bobby Eugene Parham -- Ward Edwards
-- Don Castleberry
-- E. Roy Lambert
-- Ted W. Waddle -- Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr. -- Larry Walker -- Oliver Oxford -- Ben Jessup -- Terry L. Coleman -- W. W. (Wash) Larsen, Jr. -- L. L. "Pete" Phillips
-- Dewey D. Rush -- Arthur Gignilliat, Jr. -- Jesse Blackshear -- Joe Battle -- Tom Taggart -- Herb Jones -- Bobby L. Hill -- Tom Triplett -- George Chance -- John R. Irwin
-- Charles Hatcher -- John Whilte -- R. S. "Dick" Hutchinson -- T. H. (Mac) McCollum -- Howard H. Rainey -- Earleen Sizemore -- Ted Hudson
1 R. Bayne Stone 2 J. G. (Sonny) Harris -- Donald H. Fraser -- Mobley Howell
-- Walter Cox -- Bobby Long -- James W. Keyton -- Marcus Collins -- Dorsey Matthews
1 Grover C. Patten 2 Jack W. Carter

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DISTRICT COUNTIES
147 Brooks, Echols & Lowndes*
148 Lowndes* 149 Lanier & Lowndes* 150 Atkinson, Clinch & Ware* 151 Charlton & Ware* 152 Bacon, Brantley*, Camden,
Coffee* & Pierce* 153 Glynn* 154 Glynn*
*In Part

POST NO. NAMES
-- Henry L. Reaves
-- James M. Beck -- Robert Patten -- Ottis Sweat, Jr. -- Harry D. Dixon 1 Paul W. Foster 2 Bobby A. Wheeler -- Gene Leggett -- Eston A. Harden

The roll was called and the following Representatives-elect answered to their names:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell

Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum

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McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston
Rainey

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason

Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

The oath of office was administered to the Representatives-elect by the follow ing Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of Georgia:

Justice Jack N. Gunter, Justice Harold L. Murphy, Justice Luther Alverson, Justice Robert L. Culpepper, Jr., Justice Frank S. Cheatham, Jr. and Justice William M. Fleming, Jr.

The following communication was received and read:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta, Georgia
January 6, 1975
Honorable Jack Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Jack:
This is to inform you that I am entering Emory University Hospi tal the eighth of this month and will have surgery the thirteenth. This, of course, prevents me from attending the first two weeks of the session. I am asking the Vice-Chairman, Arthur Gignilliat, to head the Com-

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mittee during my absence. I hope I will be back for the second session, unless complications, I should.

Dot, of course, will keep you and Amelia advised.

With best wishes to you and your family for the coming New Year, I remain,

CM:mkb

Sincerely yours, /s/ Chappelle Matthews

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Matthews of the 63rd for the first two weeks of the legislative session.

The following oath of office was administered to the Honorable Chappelle Matthews of the 63Td:
OATH OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Con stitution 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 public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the Government of the United States, nor of any one of the several States, nor of any foreign State, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia and that I am not a member of the Communist Party.
/s/ Chappelle Matthews
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 12th day of January, 1975.
/s/ Hiram K. Undercofler Associate Justice Supreme Court of Georgia

The next order of business being the election of a Speaker of the House for the ensuing term of two years, Mr. Phillips of the 120th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy of the 18th, which nomination was seconded by Mr. Hays of the 1st, Mrs. Childs of the 51st and Mr. Hill of
the 127th.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership

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present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Speaker of the House, the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy received 178 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy of the 18th was thereby declared elected Speaker of the House for the ensuing term.

The Chair appointed as a committee to escort the Speaker to the Speaker's stand the following members:

Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Twiggs of the 4th, Cooper of the 19th, Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, Messrs. Berry of the 94th, Knight of the 67th, Dent of the 85th, Larsen of the 119th, Triplett of the 128th and Patten of the 149th.

The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy was escorted to the Speaker's stand and in appreciation of the honor conferred upon him, delivered the following address:
Thank you Mr. Clerk.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the House:
You have honored me with the highest office within your power and I am deeply grateful and sincerely thankful to you.
I approach it with gratitude and humility.
I know and understand that I only occupy this office as your tenant and that this office belongs to you.
As long as I occupy the Speaker's Office you will always find the door open to each and every one of you.
My pledge to you is to try to conduct the Office of Speaker in as fair and open manner as is possible conducive to the best interest of all of us.
This is my 15th opening day in this house and on every one of those days I have had the same feeling, pride, humility and a deep feeling of gratitude to the people back home who have had the confidence in me to send me here to represent them.
In every session the members of this body, have faced a crisis of some kind.
They have always met that crisis and solved it.
Many times the crisis has been solved by this body to the detriment of their public image, but this body has always been the bulwark of

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strength necessary to keep our beloved state moving forward in a manner that serves the best interest of all citizens and constituents. I have full faith and confidence that this membership of this house will pick up that mantle of responsibility and continue the progress of the greatest state in the union.

We face many great and important issues this session. The future of our state, as always, rests in your hands.

I have full confidence that you, the membership of the greatest "House of Representatives" in the world will meet them head on and will decide them in a statesman-like manner that may or may not be popular with the press, but in a manner that you know is in the best interest of our great state.

Now let us move on and begin the tasks that our people elected us to face and -complete.

Thanks

The next order of business being the election of a Clerk of the House for the ensuing term of two years, Mr. Lambert of the 112th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Glenn W. Ellard of Habersham County, which nomina tion was seconded by Messrs. Wood of the 9th and Collins of the 144th.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Deputy Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Clerk of the House, the Honorable Glenn W. Ellard of Habersham County received 178 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

The Honorable Glenn W. Ellard was thereby declared elected Clerk of the House for the ensuing term.

The Chair appointed as a committee to escort the Clerk to the Clerk's stand the following members:

Messrs. Irvin of the 10th, Colwell of the 4th, Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Mullinax of the 69th, Toles of the 16th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth.

Mr. Ellard was escorted to the Clerk's stand where the oath of office was administered by the Speaker, after which he addressed the House expressing his appreciation to the members for having elected him to his 9th consecutive term as Clerk of the House of Representatives.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 1. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 12nd and Edwards of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION

To notify the Senate that the House has convened; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Clerk of the House is hereby instructed to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened in regular session, has organized by the election of Honorable Thomas B. Murphy of the 18th District as Speaker and Honorable Glenn W. Ellard of Habersham County as Clerk, and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 2. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
To notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA that a Committee of fourteen, seven from the House to be named by the Speaker, and seven from the Senate to be named by the President, be appointed to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is now ready for the transaction of business.

Pursuant to the provisions of HR 2, the Speaker appointed as a committee on the part of the House the following members thereof:

Messrs. Jackson of the 9th, Toles of the 16th, Brown of the 34th, McKinney of the 35th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Messrs. Wall of the 61st and Phillips of the 91st.

HR 3. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to officials, employees, and committees in the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
PART I.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE-HOTJSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the following provisions shall be in effect during the 1975 and the 1976 regular session of the General Assembly:

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1. The Speaker of the House is authorized to appoint and employ personnel and fix the compensation therefor as follows:

(a) Two aides, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance and the same mileage allowance as members of the House. Three additional aides for the House of Representatives to be compensated in an amount not to exceed the $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.

(b) Four secretaries, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(c) Two persons skilled in legislative matters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as mem bers of the House.
(d) A Sergeant-at-Arms for the House who shall be compen sated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House and the same mileage allowance as members of the House.
(e) Chaplains for the House, each of whom shall be compen sated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House, plus mileage.
(f) A supervisor of stenographic personnel to be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to ex ceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(g) A Postmaster or a Postmistress who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $35 per diem. One Assistant Postmaster or Assistant Postmistress who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $30 per diem.
(h) One Chief Assistant Doorkeeper who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $50 per diem.
(i) Eighteen Assistant Doorkeepers, each of whom shall he compensated in an amount not to exceed $27 per diem.
(j) Three porters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem.

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

(1) Secretaries, stenographers, typists, clerks and aides for the use of the House, its committees and subcommittees, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $30 per diem.

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(m) Court Reporters and consultants for the committees of the House, the rate of compensation therefor to he agreed upon by the Speaker and the Chairman of the committee.

(n) Interns for the committees of the House to receive such expenses as shall be determined by the Speaker.
2. The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House is hereby authorized to appoint one secretary and fix the compensation in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
3. The Majority Leader of the House is hereby authorized to ap point one aide and one secretary, and fix the compensation therefor in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.

4. The Minority Leader of the House is hereby authorized to ap point one aide and one secretary, and fix the compensation therefor in an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House. The Minority Party is authorized to appoint one secretary at not to exceed $30 per diem.

5. The Clerk of the House is hereby authorized to appoint and employ personnel and fix the compensation therefor as follows:

(a) Six Assistant Clerks, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House, plus mileage as authorized by law for members of the General Assembly; one Reading Clerk, one Calendar Clerk and one Journal Clerk, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25 per diem plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(b) Copy readers, typists, Multilith operators, Xerox operators, collator operators, porter-machinists, and sound machine operators, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $30 per diem.
(c) Porters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $20 per diem.

(d) Personnel to distribute bills and other material for mem bers, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $20 per diem.

6. The Doorkeeper of the House and the Messenger of the House, who are elected by the House, each shall be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the Speaker, but not to exceed $25 per diem, plus the same daily expense allowance as members of the House, plus mileage allowance as authorized by law for members of the General Assembly.

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7. Authority is hereby granted for all personnel to be paid in accordance with the provisions of any applicable State or Federal Statute and Rules and Regulations.

PART II.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions of Part I of this resolution shall be effective during any period of adjournment during the 1975 or 1976 regular sessions occurring in the months of January, February or March. The Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Clerk of the House are authorized to keep their offices open and retain such of the fore going officials and personnel as they deem necessary and advisable during such periods. SucTi officials and personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in Part I. During such period of time, the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader shall each be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage, and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.

The Speaker is hereby empowered to give authorization for standing committees of the House and such other committees as he might create to remain at the Capitol during any such period of time for the purpose of considering and studying proposed legislation and other matters. Members of such committees as shall be designated by the Speaker to remain at the Capitol shall receive the expense, mileage and travel al lowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.

PART III.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after final adjournment of the 1975 regular session of the General Assembly until the convening of the 1976 regular session of the General Assembly, and after final adjournment of the 1976 regular session of the General Assembly until the convening of the 1977 regular session of the General Assembly, except as provided in Part IV of this resolution, the following provisions shall be in effect:

1. The Journals Committee is hereby authorized to remain at the Capitol five days after adjournment for the purpose of checking bills and resolutions, and transacting whatever other matters are necessary. The members shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.

2. The Speaker and such personnel as he deems necessary are au thorized to remain at the Capitol ten days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in the Speaker's office. For each such day, such personnel shall receive an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. After such ten-day period, the Speaker is authorized to keep his offices open for the transaction of the business of the House and for the convenience of the members of the General Assembly. He is authorized to employ such personnel as he shall deem necessary and

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advisable for such periods of time as he deems advisable and to fix the compensation for such personnel. For each day spent on official business during the period of time covered in this part of this resolution, the Speaker shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mile age and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. The Speaker is also authorized to employ court reporters and consultants for the House and committees of the House, the rate of compensation therefor to be agreed upon by the Speaker and the Chairman of the committee.

3. The Clerk of the House and such personnel as he deems neces sary are authorized to remain at the Capitol not to exceed forty days after adjournment of each regular session for the purpose of completing the work and records in the Clerk's office. For each day such personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. After such forty-day period the Clerk is authorized to keep his office open for the transaction of business and for the convenience of the members of the House. The Clerk is authorized to employ secretaries to perform duties in the Clerk's office and fix the compensation therefor at an amount not to exceed $30 per diem each. The Clerk is authorized to employ . porters to perform duties in the Clerk's office and fix the compensation therefor at an amount not to exceed $20 per diem each. The Clerk is authorized to employ such personnel as he deems necessary and fix the compensation therefor not to exceed the amount provided in Part I of this resolution, seven days prior to the convening of any regular or extraordinary session of the General Assembly.

4. The Majority Leader and such personnel as he ddems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol seven days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in his office. For each such day, such personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. Ths Majority Leader shall be furnished office space, and for each day spent on official business during the period covered by this part of this resolution, such Majority Leader shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expenses, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. He is authorized to keep his office open during the entire period. He is also authorized to employ such personnel as provided for him in Part I of this resolution and such personnel shall be compensated as provided
in Part I.

5. The Speaker is authorized to appoint committees from the mem bers of the House to serve as interim legislative study committees and for the purpose of performing such duties as the Speaker shall deem necessary. Such committees are authorized to serve during the interim and the members thereof shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legisla tive committees. The Speaker shall designate the Chairman of any such committee and shall prescribe the time for which any such committee is authorized to function. The Speaker is authorized to extend the time allowed for any committee, whether the committee is created by resolu tion or by the Speaker. The Speaker is authorized to designate standing

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committees or any subcommittee thereof to function during the interim for the purpose of performing such duties as the Speaker shall deem necessary. The members of any such committee or subcommittee shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees.

6. The Minority Leader and such personnel as he deems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol seven days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in his office. For each such day, such personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. The Minority Leader shall be furnished office space, and for each day spent on official business during the period covered by this part of this resolution, such Minority Leader shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. He is authorized to keep his office open during the entire period. He is also authorized to employ such personnel as provided for him in Part I of this resolu tion and such personnel shall be compensated as provided in Part I.

7. The Speaker Pro Tempore shall be furnished office space, and for each day spent on official business during the period covered by this part of this resolution, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expenses, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. He shall be au thorized to keep his office open during the entire period. He' is also authorized to employ a secretary who shall be compensated as provided in Part I.

PART IV.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event of an extraordi nary session during the interim between the 1975 and 1976 regular ses sion of the General Assembly or between the 1976 and the 1977 regular session of the General Assembly, the following provisions shall be in effect:
1. The Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the House are hereby authorized to appoint and employ the officials and employees authorized in Part I of this resolu tion for a period of time not to exceed seven days prior to the convening of such extraordinary session and terminating not later than ten days after final adjournment of said extraordinary session. Such officials and employees shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed that provided in Part I of this resolution. The Speaker Pro Tempore is authorized to appoint one secretary and fix the compensation therefor in an amount not to exceed that provided in Part I of this resolution. For the seven-day period prior to any such session and for the ten-day period after final adjournment of any such session, the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the House shall each be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances, authorized by law for members of interim committees.

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2. The Clerk of the House is hereby authorized to appoint and employ the officials and employees authorized in Part I of this reso lution for a period of time not to exceed seven days prior to the con vening of such extraordinary session and terminating not later than forty days after final adjournment of said extraordinary session. Such officials and employees shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed that provided in Part I of this resolution.

3. The Doorkeeper and Messenger elected by the House are autho rized to assume their duties during such extraordinary session and shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed that provided for in Part I of this resolution.

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

PART VI.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during such time as any of the officials listed hereinafter are authorized to be at the Capitol, the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Clerk shall be furnished suitable office space and are authorized to purchase and requisition all necessary supplies, equip ment, services, utilities and maintenance necessary for the operation of their offices.
Pursuant to the provisions of law, in addition to the amount he receives as salary as a member of the General Assembly, the Majority Leader shall receive an amount of twenty-four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) per annum, as salary, to be paid in equal monthly or semi monthly installments.

PART VII.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during his tenure of office the Speaker is authorized to appoint an Executive Aide and other aides and fix the compensation, expenses and allowances therefor.

PART VIII.
Pursuant to the provisions of an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga, Laws 1974, p. 458), the salary of the Clerk of the House shall be $20,000 per annum. During his tenure of office he shall receive the same expense allowance and the same mileage allowance or travel allowance as members of the General Assembly for each day of official services rendered by him.

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PART IX.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appro priated to and available to the legislative branch of government and shall be disbursed subject to the provisions hereof.

The following Resolution was read:

HR 4. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that, except as hereinafter provided, the Rules of the House of Repre sentatives in force at the adjournment of the regular 1974 session of the General Assembly of Georgia are hereby adopted as the Rules of the House of Representatives for the regular 1975 session.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 23 is hereby amended by striking from the fifth paragraph the word, "Wives", and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "Spouses", so that when so amended said para graph of Rule 23 shall read as follows:
"Spouses and children of the members of the House may be admitted on the floor of the House, provided they shall not be seated at the desk of any member."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 35 is hereby amended by striking the following:
"1. Scripture reading and prayer by Chaplain. 2. Call of the Roll.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "1. Call of the Roll. 2. Scripture reading and prayer by Chaplain."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 209 is hereby amended by striking the listing of the Committees and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"1. Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. 2. Appropriations. 3. Banks and Banking.

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4. Defense and Veterans Affairs. 5. Education. 6. Game, Fish and Recreation. 7. Health and Ecology. 8. Highways. 9. Human Relations and Aging. 10. Industrial Relations. 11. Industry. 12. Insurance. 13. Interstate Cooperation. 14. Journals. 15. Judiciary. 16. Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment. 17. Motor Vehicles. 18. Natural Resources. 19. Retirement. 20. Rules. 21. Special Judiciary. 22. State Institutions and Property. 23. State Planning and Community Affairs. 24. State of Republic. 25. Temperance. 26. University System of Georgia. 27. Ways and Means."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 211 is hereby amended by striking the last paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof a new last paragraph to read as follows:

"The Secretary of each standing committee or subcommittee shall keep minutes of the meetings of the committee or subcommittee, as directed by the Chairman. These records shall be available to any member of the House, and shall be matters of public record."

The following amendment was read:
Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Larsen of the 27th, Burton of the 47th and Sams of the 90th move to amend HR 4 as follows:

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By adding at the end thereof the following:

"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 211 is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as follows:

'Except as hereinafter provided, all meetings of any committee or subcommittee of the House, including interim committees, and all conference committee meetings shall be open to the public at all times. By a majority vote of a quorum of the committee or sub committee, a meeting may be closed to the public when the com mittee or subcommittee is: (1) discussing the future acquisition of real estate, or (2) discussing the appointment, employment, dis ciplinary action or dismissal of the public officer or employee, or (3) hearing complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests that the meet ing be open to the public.' "

The following amendment to the Egan, et al amendment was read:
Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moves to amend the Egan Amendment to HR 4, relative to amending Rule 211 concerning the open meetings, as follows:
By striking the first sentence of the quoted new paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Except as hereinafter provided, all meetings of any committee or subcommittee of the House, including interim committees, with the exception of conference committees and the Committee on Rules when fixing the calendar, shall be open to the public."

On the adoption of the Vaughn amendment to the Egan, et al amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Carlisle

Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell

Cox Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

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Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hays Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lane, W. J. Lee

Leggett Leonard Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Owens Oxford Par ham Parrish Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Ross

Rush Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Alexander Banks Beckham Bolster Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Cooper Davis Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Felton Harrison Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Howard Irvin, R. Jones Jordan Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Linder Logan Nix Noble Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters

Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sigman Smith, V. B. Sweat Tolbert Townsend Waddle Wheeler White Williamson

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Dean Holmes

Matthews, C.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Vaughn amendment to the Egan, et al amendment, the ayes were 122, nays 52.

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The amendment to the amendment was adopted.

Mr. Holmes of the 39th stated that due to mechanical malfunction his vote did not record on the adoption of the Vaughn amendment to the Egan amendment to HR 4. He wished to vote "nay" thereon.

Mrs. Glover of the 32nd stated that she voted "nay" on the adoption of the Vaughn amendment to the Egan amendment to HR 4, but due to mechanical mal function her vote was not recorded. She wished to have the Journal record her vote as "nay".

On the adoption of the Egan, et al amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrrison Hatcher Hays Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Mathews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

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Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats

Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Banks Bargeron Blackshear Bowman Burton Games Glover

Hawkins Hill, B. L. Bill, G. Holmes Jordan Karrh

Linder Noble Randall Ray Richardson White

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Calhoun Dean

Foster, R. L. Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Egan, et al amendment, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 19.

The amendment, as amended, was adopted.

Mr. Dean of the 29th stated that due to mechanical malfunction his vote did not record on the adoption of the Egan amendment, as amended, to HR 4. He wished to vote "aye" thereon.

The following amendment was read:
Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Larsen of the 27th, Burton of the 47th and Sams of the 90th move to amend HR 4 as follows:
By adding at the end thereof the following:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 186 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:

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'All votes on the passage of any bill or resolution by the House, except local bills and privileged resolutions, shall be by a recorded roll call vote, but it shall be within the discretion of the Speaker to take such vote by the electric roll call system or by ordering a roll call by the Clerk.' "

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Alexander Banks Beckham Bolster Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Games Carter Cooper Davis Egan Felton Glanton Glover Harris, B. B. Harrison

Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Irvin, R. Jones Jordan Knight Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Linder McDonald Nix Noble Parkman Phillips, R. T. Randall

Ray Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Sweat Tolbert Townsend Walker Wall Watson White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bray Buck Burruss Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L.

Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cox Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Greer

Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hays Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger

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Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus
Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey
Reaves Ross Rush Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre

Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle
Ware West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Dean Matthews, C.

Petro

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 53, nays 121.

The amendment was lost.

Due to mechanical malfunction the vote of Mr. Dixon of the 151st did not record on the adoption of the amendment to HR 4.
Mr. Elliott of the 19th stated that he had intended to vote "aye" on the adoption of the amendment.
The following amendment was read:
Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Larsen of the 27th, Burton of the 47th and Sams of the 90th move to amend HR 4 as follows:
(1) By adding at the end thereof the following:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 211 is hereby amended by striking the last paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: -
'The Secretary of each standing committee or subcommittee shall keep minutes of the meetings of the committee or subcom mittee, as directed by the Chairman, and, except as hereinafter

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provided, any action by a committee, including the Committee of the Whole, resulting in a report to the House by the committee shall be by a roll call vote of the committee, and the vote of each member shall be recorded in the minutes of meetings of the commit tee. These minutes of a committee or subcommittee shall be avail able to any member and shall also be matters of public record. The requirement herein for a roll call vote of a committee shall not apply to committee action on local bills or to the fixing of the calendar by the Committee on Rules pursuant to Rule 37.' "

(2) By adding after the language above relative to the amend ment to Rule 211 the following:

"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 146 is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following:

'; no call of the House shall be in order, and votes shall not be taken by the yeas and nays'."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Alexander Banks Beckham Bolster Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Cooper Da vis Egan Elliott Felton Glanton Glover

Harrison Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Irvin, R. Jones Jordan Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan Nix Noble Petro Phillips, R. T.

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck

Berry Blackshear Bray Buck Burruss Carlisle Carter Castleberry

Randall Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Sweat Tolbert Townsend Waddle Watson Wheeler White Williamson
Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman

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Collins Colwell Connell Cox Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hays Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jackson

Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Ross Rush Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker Wall Ware West Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs. :

Dean Hudson

Matthews, C.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 52, nays 123.

The amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander

Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle

Baugh Beck Beckham Berry

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Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carries Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton
Greer
Ham
Hamilton
Harden
Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G.

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Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix
Noble
Owens
Oxford
Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Sniyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson
Tolbert
Toles
Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
Wheeler
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Brown Glover

Hawkins Hill, G.

Holmes Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Dean Hudson

Matthews, C.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 6.

The Resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Mrs. Russell of the 64th was not recorded on the adoption of the Resolution, as amended.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 5. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edward of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Calling a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and Senate; providing for other matters relative to the inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA that the House of Representatives and Senate meet in Joint Session at 11:15 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 1975 for the purpose of in augurating Honorable George D. Busbee as Governor, and Honorable Zell Miller as Lieutenant Governor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives and the Senate adjourn to the Atlanta Civic Center on the aforesaid date and time for the purpose of said inauguration.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

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SR 2. By Senators Riley of the 1st and Eldridge of the 7th:
A Resolution notifying the House of Representatives that the Senate has organized; and for other purposes.

The next order of business being the election of a Speaker Pro Tempore of the House for the ensuing term of two years, the name of the Honorable A. L. (Al) Burruss of the 21st was placed in nomination by Mr. Adams of the 14th, which nomination was seconded by Mr. Rainey of the 135th.
Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House, the Honorable A. L. (Al) Burruss received 178 votes, being the entire vote -of the membership present.
The Honorable A. L. (Al)' Burruss of the 21st was thereby declared elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the House for the ensuing term.
The Speaker appointed as a committee to escort the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Speaker's stand the following members:
Messrs. Irvin of the 10th, Foster of the 6th, Mrs. Glover of the 32nd, Messrs. Knight of the 67th, Kreeger of the 21st, Nessmith of the 82nd, Patten of the 146th, Rush of the 121st, Twiggs of the 4th and Walker of the 115th.
The Speaker Pro Tempore was escorted to the Speaker's stand where he gave his speech of acceptance and thanks.
The next order of business being the election of a Messenger of the House for the ensuing term of two years, Mr. Keyton of the 143rd placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Elmore C. Thrash of Lowndes County, which nomina tion was seconded by Mr. Ross of the 76th.
Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nomination be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Messenger of the House, the Honorable Elmore C. Thrash of Lowndes County received 178 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

The Honorable Elmore C. Thrash was thereby declared elected Messenger of the House for the ensuing term.

The Speaker appointed as a committee to escort the Messenger to the well of the House the following members:

Messrs. Reaves of the 147th, Patten of the 149th, Patten of the 146th and Beck of the 148th.

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The Messenger was escorted to the well of the House where the oath of office was administered by the Speaker.

The next order of business being the election of a Doorkeeper of the House, Mr. Castleberry of the lllth placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Marion Toms, which nomination was seconded by Mr. Lane of the 40th.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that nominations be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the vote of the entire House for the nominee. The motion prevailed and the Honorable Marion Toms was declared elected Doorkeeper of the House for the ensuing term of two years.

The Speaker appointed as a committee to escort the Doorkeeper to the well of the House the following members:

Messrs. Alexander of the 38th, Howell of the 140th, Collins of the 144th and Hudson of the 137th.

The Doorkeeper of the House was escorted to the well of the House where the oath of office was administered by the Speaker.

Pursuant to HR 3, the Speaker appointed and administered the oath of office to the Honorable Edward C. Moses as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:
HR 2. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th and others: A Resolution to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Broun of the 46th, Carter of the 14th, Doss of the 52nd, Eldridge of the 7th, Langford of the 51st, Sutton of the 9th and Tate of the 38th.
The Speaker announced the following committee assignments:

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AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Matthews, D., Chairman Whitmire, Vice Chairman Irvin, J., Secretary
Carr Castleberry
Chance Clifton Collins Culpepper Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Harrison

Hatcher Hudson Keyton Long McKinney
Nessmith Owens Patten, R. L. Patten, G. C. Petro Reaves Sizemore Stone Wheeler

AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEES GENERAL AGRICULTURAL MATTERS

Carr, Chairman Patten, R. L., Vice Chairman Foster, R. L., Secretary

Clifton Glanton Sizemore

MARKETING & LIVESTOCK MATTERS

Patten, G. C., Chairman Castleberry, Vice Chairman Chance, Secretary

Culpepper Reaves

Hudson, Chairman Wheeler, Vice Chairman Hatcher, Secretary

MILK & MILK CONTROL
Gammage Harrison Petro

Whitmire, Chairman Irvin, J., Vice Chairman McKinney, Secretary
Hudson

POULTRY MATTERS
Keyton Owens Stone

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Harris, J. F., Chairman Shanahan, Vice Chairman Oxford, Secretary
Adams, John Beckham Buck Cole Coleman Connell Daugherty Davis

Dixon Egan Evans, Billy Gignilliat Hamilton Harden Howell Hutchinson Jones Jordan Lambert

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Lane, Dick Lane, Jones Lee Phillips, Pete Pinkston Reaves Ross Rush

Smith, J. R. Toles Vaughn Ware Whitmire Wilson Wood

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES

AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS & PUBLIC WORKS

Phillips, Pete, Chairman Coleman, Vice Chairman Oxford, Secretary

Cole Reaves

Hamilton, Chairman Hutchinson, Vice Chairman Adams, John, Secretary

EDUCATION
Egan Ross

Toles, Chairman Connell, Vice Chairman Harden, Secretary

HUMAN RESOURCES
Lane, Dick Pinkston

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT & RELATED AGENCIES

Gignilliat, Chairman Evans, Billy, Vice Chairman Beckham, Secretary

Colwell Vaughn Wood

STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES

Daugherty, Chairman Jordan, Vice Chairman Ware, Secretary

Buck Lane, Jones Lee

BANKS & BANKING COMMITTEE

Pinkston, Chairman Kreeger, Vice Chairman Daugherty, Secretary
Beck Beckham Berry Games Elliott Harris, Sonny Horton Howard Jones Karrh

Logan McCollum Miles Milford Mostiler Oxford Parham Peters Shanahan Sigman Townsend Triplett Williamson

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BANKS & BANKING SUBCOMMITTEES

Logan, Chairman Berry, Vice Chairman Triplett, Secretary
Howard

GENERAL BANKING
McCollum Milford Williamson

Miles, Chairman Oxford, Vice Chairman Karrh, Secretary

INDUSTRIAL LOANS
Jones Mostiler Sigman

DEFENSE & VETERANS AFFAIRS

Wood, Chairman Hays, Vice Chairman Wall, Secretary
Bargeron Berry Gignilliat

Kilgore Long Owens Sigman Tolbert

DEFENSE & VETERANS AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE

Berry, Chairman Hays, Vice Chairman Wall, Secretary

Kilgore Tolbert

Ross, Chairman Jordan, Vice Chairman Wheeler, Secretary
Adams, John Brown Burton Calhoun Carrell Chance Clark, Louie Clifton Dover Edwards, Ward Elliott Evans, Warren Felton Glanton

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Hamilton

Harris, B. B.

Harris, James G.

Hawkins

Hill, Bobby

Jackson

Knight

Larsen, W. W.

Marcus

Mostiler

'

Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, W. R.

Sizemore

Tucker

West

White

Wilson

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EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEES:

AUTHORITIES & RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Tucker, Chairman Brown, Vice Chairman Burton, Secretary

Evans, Warren Glanton

Hamilton, Chairman Knight, Vice Chairman Edwards, Ward, Secretary

COMMON SCHOOLS
Dover Harris, B. B. Jackson

SCHOOL BUILDING & SUPPLIES

Wheeler, Chairman Adams, John, Vice Chairman Wilson, Secretary

Phillips, W. R. Calhoun

Hill, Bobby, Chairman Carrell, Vice Chairman Elliott, Secretary

TRANSPORTATION Jordan

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Phillips, L. L., Chairman
Chance, Vice Chairman Larsen, W. W., Secretary

Clark, Louie Hawkins

GAME, FISH & RECREATION COMMITTEE

Rainey, Chairman Peters, Vice Chairman Twiggs, Secretary
Adams, G. D. Banks Baugh Calhoun Coleman Colwell Cox Dent Poster, Paul Fraser Gammage

Harden Hays Irvin, Jack Jackson Kreeger Lane, Dick Mann McCollum McKinney Mullinax Noble Owens Rush Thomason

RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEES

Adams, G. D., Chairman Thomason, Vice Chairman Kreeger, Secretary

BOATING
Wilbur Baugh Jackson

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Irvin, Jack, Chairman Fraser, Vice Chairman Noble, Secretary

STATE FISHERIES
Foster, P. W. Mann Rush

Lane, Dick, Chairman Harden, Vice Chairman McKinney, Secretary

PARKS & RECREATION
Banks Dent Owens

HEALTH & ECOLOGY COMMITTEE

Marcus, Chairman Hudson, Vice Chairman
McKinney, Secretary Baugh
Blackshear Burton Calhoun Childers Clark, Betty Cox

Dover Harris, Sonny
Linder Mann
Noble Parham Randall Russell, John Richardson Smyre

HEALTH & ECOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEES

Clark, Betty, Chairman Burton, Vice Chairman Richardson, Secretary

GENERAL HEALTH
Harris, Sonny Linder Randall

NURSING HOMES & HOMES FOR AGED

Russell, John, Chairman Blackshear, Vice Chairman Noble, Secretary

Childers Cox

Lane, W. J., Chairman Sweat, Vice Chairman Adams, John, Secretary
Beck
Cole Collins Dean Dent Ham Harris, J. F. Hill, G. Johnson Kilgore
Leggett

HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE
Logan Matthews, Dorsey Oxford Parkman Parrish Phillips, R. T. Shanahan Stone Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Whitmire

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HIGHWAY SUBCOMMITTEES

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SHOPS & FACILITIES

Oxford, Chairman Dent, Vice Chairman Ham, Secretary

Phillips, R. T. Stone

INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM

Adams, John, Chairman
Harris, J. F., Vice Chairman Waddle, Secretary

Beck Hill, G.

STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM

Triplett, Chairman Twiggs, Vice Chairman Leggett, Secretary

Parrish

HUMAN RELATIONS & AGING COMMITTEE

Dent, Chairman Hill, Bobby, Vice Chairman Leggett, Secretary
Clark, Louie Lucas

Matthews, Dorsey
Smyre
Sheats Ray

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Mullinax, Chairman Brown, Vice Chairman Carr, Secretary
Bowman Childers Hawkins

Mostiler Phillips, Tom Richardson Scott Thomason White

INDUSTRY COMMITTEE

Horton, Chairman McDonald, Vice Chairman Harden, Secretary
Bailey Bargeron Burruss Carter Glanton Harrison

Kilgore Lee Parrish Petro Waddle Watson Wheeler Williams

INDUSTRY SUBCOMMITTEES

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION & COORDINATION

Bailey, Chairman Harden, Vice Chairman Petro, Secretary

Glanton Kilgore Parrish

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McDonald, Chairman Waddle, Vice Chairman Carter, Secretary

TOURIST RELATIONS Williams

INSURANCE COMMITTEE

McDonald, Chairman Waddle, Vice Chairman Carter, Secretary

Hosea Williams

INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEES

Ware, Chairman Greer, Vice Chairman Castleberry, Secretary
Banks Bargeron Carter Clifton Jessup Leonard

McCollum Parrish Peters Petro Smith, J. R. Taggart Tolbert Williams Wood

FIRE, CASUALTY & ALLIED LINES

Castleberry, Chairman Leonard, Vice Chairman Parrish, Secretary

Clifton McCollum Taggart

Peters, Chairman Petro, Vice Chairman Bargeron, Secretary

HEALTH, LIFE & ACCIDENT
Banks Williams

INTERSTATE COOPERATION COMMITTEE

Cole, Chairman Edwards, Ward, Vice Chairman Castleberry, Secretary

Jessup Collins

Nessmith, Chairman Milford, Vice Chairman
Smith, V. B., Secretary

JOURNALS COMMITTEE
Bowman Foster, P. W. Ray

Snow, Chairman Walker, Vice Chairman Alexander, Secretary
Bray Carnes Carter

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Childs Culpepper Daugherty Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Hatcher

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Hill, Bobby Irvin, Bob Karrh
King Lambert

Parkman Russell, Walter Sams
Taggart Tucker

JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEES

GENERAL LAW & PROCEDURE

Hill, Bobby, Chairman Evans, Billy, Vice Chairman Hatcher, Secretary

Evans, W. D. Karrh

Alexander, Chairman King, Vice Chairman Games, Secretary

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Carter Culpepper

PARDONS & PAROLES

Lambert, Chairman Russell, W. B., Vice Chairman Irvin, Bob, Secretary

Parkman Taggart

Tucker, Chairman Walker, Vice Chairman Sams, Secretary

TRUSTS & ESTATES Childs

LEGISLATIVE & CONGRESSIONAL REAPPORTIONMENT COMMITTEI

Wilson, Chairman Hamilton, Vice Chairman Sams, Secretary
Adams, G. D.

Battle Elliott Horton Jordan

MOTOR VEHICLES COMMITTEE

Smith, J. R., Chairman Jessup, Vice Chairman Hutchinson, Secretary
Dean Dixon Edwards, C. W. Poster, P. W. Harris, J. F. Jackson

Lucas Matthews, C. W. McDonald Milford Scott Sheats Smith, V. B. Williamson

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MOTOR VEHICLES SUBCOMMITTEES

TITLE & LICENSE AFFAIRS

Hutchinson, Chairman Smith, V. B., Vice Chairman Dean, Secretary

Edwards, C. W., Matthews, C. Scott

MOTOR CARRIERS

McDonald, Chairman Harris, J. F., Vice Chairman Jackson, Secretary

Lucas Milford Williamson

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Reaves, Chairman Phillips, L. L., Vice Chairman Chance, Secretary
Adams, Marvin Battle Carlisle Carr Cooper

Larsen, G. K. Long Noble Patten, G. C. Phillips, W. Randolph Smith, V. B. Thomason Tucker

NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEES

GAS, OIL, GEOLOGY & MINERALS

Carr, Chairman Noble, Vice Chairman Patten, G. C., Secretary

Battle Tucker

SOIL CONSERVATION & POLLUTION

Phillips, L. L., Chairman Carlisle, Vice Chairman Larsen, G. K., Secretary

Chance Long Thomason

RETIREMENT COMMITTEE

Buck, Chairman Townsend, Vice Chairman Johnson, Rudolph, Secretary
Bolster Childs Clark, Louie

Dean Harris, B. B. Ray Snow Williamson

RULES COMMITTEE

Lee, Chairman Connell, Vice Chairman
Edwards, Ward, Secretary Alexander Buck Burruss

Davis Egan
Johnson, Rudolph Greer Howard Howell

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Irwin, J. R. Lambert Matthews, C. Mullinax Nessmith Pinkston Russell, W. B. Sweat

Sams Triplett Townsend Vaughn Walker Wall Ware
RULES SUBCOMMITTEES

Triplett, Chairman Ware, Vice Chairman Howell, Secretary

PRIVILEGE RESOLUTIONS
Sams , Wall

Vaughn, Chairman Howard, Vice Chairman Greer, Secretary
Davis

RULES CHANGES
Russell, W. B. Sweat Walker

SPECIAL JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Thompson, Chairman

Larsen, W. W., Vice Chairman

Howard, Secretary

.

Carlisle

Fraser

Harris, B. B.

Irwin, J. R.

Johnson, Roger Knight Kreeger Nix Randall Williams

SPECIAL JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEES

CODE REVISION & CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Kreeger, Chairman Carlisle, Vice Chairman Knight, Secretary

Howard Johnson, Roger

INQUIRY & INVESTIGATION

Fraser, Chairman Irwin, J. R., Vice Chairman Nix, Secretary

Harris, B. B. Williams

STATE INSTITUTIONS & PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Colwell, Chairman Rush, Vice Chairman Toles, Secretary
Baugh Childs Clark, Betty

Coleman Cooper Edwards, C. W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L.

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Fraser Glover
Hays Irvin, J.
Johnson, Rudolph Jones
Leggett Linder Parham Rainey

Sigman Smyre
Sweat Taggart
Thompson Twiggs
Waddle Watson West White

STATE INSTITUTIONS & PROPERTY SUBCOMMITTEES

ELEEMOSYNARY INSTITUTIONS

Twiggs, Chairman Clark, Betty, Vice Chairman Childs, Secretary

Edwards, C. W. Glover

Hays, Chairman Irvin, J., Vice Chairman Jones, Secretary

PENAL INSTITUTIONS
Rush West White

Foster, R. L., Chairman Fraser, Vice Chairman Cooper, Secretary

PROPERTY CONTROL
Evans, W. D. Rainey

STATE INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTIES

Sweat, Chairman Johnson, Rudolph, Vice Chairman Taggart, Secretary

Parham Sigman Smyre

Jones, Chairman Coleman, Vice Chairman Thompson, Secretary
Baugh

STATE PORTS
Felton Leggett Watson

STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Adams, G. D., Chairman Knight, Vice Chairman Bailey, Secretary
Blackshear Bolster Brown
Clark, Betty Cox
Davis

Dover Edwards, C. W. Foster, R. L.
Gammage Ham Hill, G.
Holmes Johnson, Roger
Lane, Dick

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Larsen, G. K. Linder Mann Patten, G. C. Phillips, W. R.

Richardson Russell, W. B. Scott Stone Watson

STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEES

LOCAL LEGISLATION

Knight, Chairman Bailey, Vice Chairman Hill, G., Secretary

Ham Phillips, W. R.

STATE & FEDERAL RELATIONS

Patten, G. C., Chairman Russell, W. B., Vice Chairman Brown, Secretary

Bolster Holmes Stone

STATE OF REPUBLIC COMMITTEE

Howell, Chairman Bray, Vice Chairman Keyton, Secretary
Cooper Edwards, Ward Hawkins Holmes

King Larsen, W. W. Leonard McDonald Randall Sizemore Tolbert

TEMPERANCE COMMITTEE

Dixon, Chairman Evans, B., Vice Chairman Blackshear, Secretary
Banks Carnes

Glover Ham Leonard Miles Thompson

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA COMMITTEE

Matthews, C., Chairman Gignilliat, Vice Chairman Logan, Secretary
Adams, Marvin Alexander Battle Beck Beckham Bolster Bowman Burton Carrell Childers Connell Culpepper Glover Holmes

Irvin, Bob Jessup Karrh King Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lucas Nix Parkman Patten, Bob Phillips, R. T. Russell, J. Sheats Toles Walker West

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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA SUBCOMMITTEE

Logan, Chairman Walker, Vice Chairman
Adams, Marvin, Secretary

HIGHER FINANCE
Glover Karrh Nix

LONG RANGE PROGRAMS

King, Chairman Patten, Bob, Vice Chairman Russell, J., Secretary
Beckham

Bowman Parkman Sheats

WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE

Collins, Chairman " Miles, Vice Chairman , Adams, Marvin, Secretary
Bailey Berry Bray Burruss Carrell Castleberry Cole Egan Greer Hatcher

Hill, G. Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, Bob Irwin, J. R. Keyton Marcus Nix Rainey Ross Russell, J. Snow Wall

WAYS & MEANS SUBCOMMITTEES

INCOME & ESTATE TAXES

Adams, Marvin, Chairman Wall, Vice Chairman Bailey, Secretary

Marcus Snow

PUBLIC UTILITIES & TRANSPORTATIONS

Berry, Chairman Hutchinson, Vice Chairman Russell, J., Secretary

Nix Hill, G. Hudson

REAL & INTANGIBLE TAX

Hatcher, Chairman

Cole

Castleberry, Vice Chairman

Ross

Bray, Secretray

SALES TAX & TAX REVISION

Keyton, Chairman
Greer, Vice Chairman Egan, Secretary
Burruss

Bobby Carrell

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The following communication was received and read:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta

January 13, 1975

Mr. Glenn W. Ellard, Clerk House of Representatives General Assembly of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Ellard:
This is to certify that Representative Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr., of District 57 was duly elected Majority Leader of the Democratic Caucus of the House of Representatives at a meeting of the Democratic Caucus held on the llth day of November, 1974, at the State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia.

This certification is submitted pursuant to Rule No. 209 of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

So certified this the 13th day of January, 1975.

WLJ/nl

Sincerely,
/s/ W. J. Lee Democratic Caucus of the House of Representatives

The following communication was received and read:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta
November 18, 1974
The Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Clerk of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk:
This is to certify that on November 12, 1974, the Republican House

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members met in caucus at the State Capitol and elected the following Party officers:

Minority Leader:
Minority Whip:
Minority Caucus Chairman:
Minority Caucus Secretary

Michael J. Egan of District 25 George K. Larsen of District 27
Joe Burton of District 47
Bill Sams of District 90

With best regards, I am

Sincerely,
Is/ Joe Burton Minority Caucus Chairman

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Jimmy Carter, was received and read:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Atlanta 30334

April 5, 1974

Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House of Representatives
State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Speaker Murphy:

I have vetoed House Bills 1012, 336, 951, 1241, 1331, 1333, 1352, 1419, 1449, 1450, 1455, 1464, 1505, 1508, 1555, 1626, 1741, 1782, 1829, 1900, 1926, 1972, 2032, 2102, 455, 1316, 1334, 1372, 1446 and 2013, which were passed by the General Assembly of Georgia at the 1974 Regular Session. I have also vetoed portions of House Bills 1376 and 1377.

Article V, Section I, Paragraph XV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia requires that I transmit such bills to you together with a list of reasons for such vetoes. The bills and list of reasons for their veto are enclosed.

Sincerely,

JC :whc

/s/ Jimmy Carter

Enclosures cc: Honorable Glenn W. Ellard
Honorable Frank H. Edwards Honorable Arthur K. Bolton Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr.

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Veto No. 51--House Bill 1012 by Representative Atherton of the 19th.
This bill would authorize the imposition of a local sales tax. A sales tax is a regressive form of taxation and should not, for this reason, be extended.

Veto No. 52--House Bill 336 by Representative Bostick of the 123rd.
This bill was introduced for the purpose of permitting the Com missioner of the Department of Administrative Services to establish the pay for the Supervisor of Purchases, and inadvertently revived an old law increasing the salary of certain State officials.

Veto No. 53--House Bill 951 by Representatives Strickland and Harrison of the 116th.
This bill required an alien who was licensed to practice medicine to become a citizen of the United States within seven (7) years or lose his license. License conditions should relate only to a person's ability to perform the activity licensed.

Veto No. 54--House Bill 1241 by Representatives Lane of the 40th and Adams of the 36th.
This bill creates a State Boxing Commission. There does not appear to be any need for such a Commission at this time.

Veto No. 55--House Bill 1331 by Representative Smith of the 74th and others.
This bill purports to increase highway speed limits when the energy crisis ends, but inadvertently failed to provide punishment for violation of such limits.

Veto No. 56--House Bill 1333 by Representative Alexander of the 38th.
This bill would exempt certain persons from loan disclosure require ments, without any apparent benefits for the borrower.

Veto No. 57--House Bill 1352 by Representative Smith of the 74th and others.
This bill would have shifted to the State the court costs involved in the trial of escape cases. Counties now pay the cost of all cases tried within their jurisdiction and it would be inappropriate to shift this burden in a fragmented way. Funds were not provided for this additional expense.

Veto No. 58--House Bill 1419 by Representative Ritchie of the llth.
This bill would authorize local hospital authorities to acquire and operate office buildings for doctors. The construction and operation of office buildings should be undertaken by private enterprise.

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Veto No. 59--House Bill 1449 by Representative McDonald of the 12th.

Veto No. 60--House Bill 1450 by Representative McDonald of the 12th.
House Bills 1449 and 1450 transfer both rule making and enforce ment of motor carrier responsibility from the Public Service Commission to the Department of Public Safety. This would fragment the regula tion of motor carriers and would duplicate enforcement efforts.

Veto No. 61--House Bill 1455 by Representative Rush of the 104th and others.
This bill would change the composition of the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration. There is no need that can be served by such a change and the proposed composition would violate the separation of powers doctrine.

Veto No. 62--House Bill 1464 by Representative Groover of the 75th.
This bill would exempt from the State sales tax admission charges to certain athletic events, and charges for public and private school transportation. There would be a substantial State revenue loss.

Veto No. 63--House Bill 1505 by Representative Logan of the 62nd and others.
This bill would transfer the responsibility for consumer protection activities from the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Agriculture without any increase of benefits for the consumer and divide present consumer protection services.

Veto No. 64--House Bill 1508 by Representatives Ware of the 65th, Gignilliat of the 105th and others.
An unrelated amendment to this bill would have exempted certain motor vehicles from existing safety requirements.

Veto No. 65--House Bill 1555 by Representative Morgan of the 70th and others.
This bill would have created a separate State agency to assist District Attorneys and other prosecutors. The creation of new State Agencies should be discouraged. Needed services can be supplied by existing organizations and departments.

Veto No. 66--House Bill 1626 by Representative Jones of the 109th and others.
This bill would have shifted the cost of incarceration of inmates in county jails from the county to the State. No funds were provided. Senate Bill 482 will adequately provide for legitimate needs authorizing early transfer of inmates to the Department of Corrections when space is available.

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Veto No. 67--House Bill 1741 by Representatives Howard of the 19th, Adams of the 14th and others.
This bill would have given peace officers accused of criminal acts the right to appear before the Grand Jury and make statements and examine witnesses. Other citizens do not have these rights and they should not be extended in a discriminatory way. House Bill 1885 adequately protects law enforcement personnel by prohibiting the issuance of warrants for their arrest except by State and Superior Court Judges.

Veto No. 68--House Bill 1782 by Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Wilson and Howard of the 19th and others.
This bill authorizes an additional judge for the State Court of Cobb County. Senate Bill 706 passed this Session, also provided for an additional judge in said Court, and was signed earlier into law by me.
Veto No. 69--House Bill 1829 by Representatives Bohannon and Patterson of the 64th.
This bill would have eliminated charges for searches of vital records by the Department of Human Resources. Information supplied for private purposes should be on a cost reimbursement basis rather than at public cost.

Veto No. 70--House Bill 1900 by Representative Savage of the 30th and others.
This bill would have perpetuated by law the Motion Picture and Television Advisory Committee. The Reorganization Act authorizes the creation of advisory committees by Department Heads, and the State needs in this area can best be supplied in this way.

Veto No. 71--House Bill 1926 by Representatives Wall of the 61st and Russell of the 62nd.
This bill would have extended the city limits of Auburn, but inadvertently included therein the town of Carl.

Veto No. 72--House Bill 1972 by Representative Carrell of the 71st.
This bill would have provided for separate tax assessments for the City of Monroe. All other cities under general law must use the assessments made for State and County purposes. Duplication of these efforts is not needed.

Veto No. 73--House Bill 2032 by Representatives Smith and Adams of the 74th.
The authors requested that this bill be vetoed because of a typo graphical error which reduced the salary of the Sheriff of Lamar County.

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Veto No. 74--House Bill 2102 by Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th.
This bill would have made certain hunting and trapping activities illegal in Fannin, Union and Towns Counties. The regulation of these activities can best be accomplished by the Department of Natural Resources after a need is established.

Veto No. 96--House Bill 455 by Representatives Bennett, Reaves and Patten of the 124th.
This bill would require an almost prohibitive license fee for transient merchants and creates burdens upon the Department of Reve nue which are not justified by the slight protection to be afforded consumers from these retailers.

Veto No. 97--House Bill 1316 by Representatives Jordan of the 58th and Farrar of the 52nd.
This bill would require school superintendents to notify employees of their eligibility for retirement and make the superintendents personal ly liable for a failure of the employee to receive such notification. This bill would work an undue hardship on school superintendents because they would have no way of knowing the eligibility of certain employees who had left their System prior to the time they were eligible for retirement.

Veto No. 98--House Bill 1334 by Representative Lane of the 76th.
This bill would have permitted members of the Teachers Retirement System to establish credit for approved study leave after they had established credit for five years of current membership. Funds were not provided to effectuate this bill.

Veto No. 99--House Bill 1372 by Representative Oxford of the 101st.
This bill would authorize refund of taxes without requiring the taxpayer to protest the payment thereof or notify the County in the year of collection of his objection, thereby creating contingent liabilities up to four years, the extent of which cannot be determined by the local governments.

Veto No. 100--House Bill 1446 by Representative Adams of the 36th.
This bill would have provided for a lesser registration fee for a rental boat under the "Georgia Boat Safety Act" than the same boat being registered for personal use. There is no justification for the differentiation in fees between those citizens who are in the rental business and citizens who operate their own boats.

Veto No. 101--House Bill 2013 by Representative Wood of the 9th and others.
This bill provides for payment of property taxes in Hall County on an installment basis. A general bill (House Bill 409) passed this

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Session also authorizing the payment of property taxes on an install ment basis. Therefore, this local bill, if needed, is in conflict with general law.

In addition to the above vetoes, I have also vetoed certain ap propriation line items contained in House Bills 1376 and 1377. The particular appropriations were not, in my opinion, justified in view of the present economic condition of the State and its needs in the im mediate foreseeable future.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Jimmy Carter, was received and read:

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Atlanta 30334

January 13, 1975

Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives and Members of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In accordance with Article V, Section I, Paragraph XI, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, I report to you as follows:

Subsequent to the adjournment of the Regular Session of the General Assembly on February 26, 1974, to the date of this communi cation, there have been no convictions for treason in the State of Georgia. Therefore, I was not called upon to suspend the execution of a sentence for treason.

Subsequent to the adjournment of the Regular Session of the General Assembly on February 26, 1974, to the date of this communi cation, I have issued no stays of execution.

JC:wd

Sincerely, Is/ Jimmy Carter

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 14, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D., Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper
Cox
Culpepper
Davis
Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B., Sr. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B, L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Irwin
Jackson
Jessup
Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham
Parkman
Parrish
Patten, G. C.
Patten, R. L.

Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott

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Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker

Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler, Bobby White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Messrs.:

Beckham Coleman Daugherty

Horton Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Townsend

Prayer was offered by the Reverend A. J. Cooke, Pastor, Lake Pleasant Baptist Church, Pelham, Georgia.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.

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

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HB 1. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Connell of the 87th and Harris of the 8th:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 2. By Mr. Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to provide for the Department of Offender Rehabilitation a supplementary appropriation for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the Department and the purposes provided for herein; to confer certain responsibilities upon the Office of Planning and Budget; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 3. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the installation and maintenance of high-voltage lines, approved March 7, 1960, so as to prohibit certain changes in industry work practices, procedures, and standards applicable to energized high voltage lines; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 4. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to make unlawful certain acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings; to provide penalties for violation; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 5. By Mr. Adams of the 14th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937, so as to change the provisions relative to credit for prior service in connection with longevity increases in com pensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 6. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th: A Bill to repeal and replace the Charter of the City of Fairmount so as to create a new charter for said City; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 7. By Messrs. Pinkston of the 100th and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to regulate the automotive repair industry; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 8. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Ray of the 56th, McKinney of the 35th, Beckham of the 89th, and Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide for certain exemptions from the tax imposed by said Act, relating to drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 9. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Ray of the 56th, McKinney of the 35th and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide for certain exemptions from the tax imposed by said Act relating to the sale of drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians, and certain foods; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 10. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Lee, Johnson, West and Bailey of the 72nd, Nix of the 20th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 9-9903, relating to the punishment for the unlawful practice of law, so as to change the punishment for the unlawful practice of law; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 11. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, Nix of the 20th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 22-202, relating to the general powers of corporations so as to provide that corporations shall not have the right to appear in propria persona in any judicial action or proceeding but shall be represented by an attorney authorized to practice in the courts of this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 12. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 89-9908, relating to indictments, present ments or accusations for malpractice by certain public officers or of ficials and their appearance before a grand jury so as to abolish the right of such officers and officials to make an unsworn statement to the grand jury; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 13. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, and Irvin of the 23rd.
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other post trial procedure so as to provide for interlocutory appeals upon petition to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals; to prescribe the procedure for such appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 14. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", so as to change the provisions relating to providing for representation of indigent persons in criminal proceedings and for the payment of attorneys to represent such indigents; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 15. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; to provide that any member who retired with 35 or more years of creditable service whose retirement benefit was reduced because of his age having been less than the normal age of retirement in effect at the time he retired shall be entitled to an adjusted retirement; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 16. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that all named insureds in existing motor vehicle liability policies who have not previously responded to an offer to accept or reject the optional coverages required to be offered by the Act shall be given an opportunity to accept or reject, in writing, the optional coverages required to be offered; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 17. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insurance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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HB 18. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill relating to reenactment and re-establishment of a FAIR Plan to make essential property insurance available to all qualified ap plicants; to provide for an underwriting association of property insurers; to enable insurers to become eligible for federal reinsurance; to provide for a Riot Reinsurance Reimbursement Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 19. By Messrs, Ham of the 80th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the election and term of office of said judge; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 20. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act making it unlawful to alter the suspension system of any private passenger motor vehicle so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to operate any private passenger motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway or street if the suspension system of such vehicle has been altered more than two inches above or below the factory recommendation for such vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 21. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-602, relating to the probate of a will in solemn form so as to provide that probate in solemn form may be had by the proving of the will by one witness if no caveat is filed; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 22. By Messrs. Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, Hudson of the 137th, Toles of the 16th, and Patten of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt prescription drugs or medicines from the taxes imposed by said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 23. By Messrs. Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1411, relating to qualifications of real estate brokers and salesmen so as to change the provisions relative to such qualifications; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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HB 24. By Messrs. Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1006, relating to the examination of applicants for registration as nurses and meetings of the Board of Examiners of Registered Nurses and the issuance of temporary permits, so as to provide for certain requirements relative to examination of applicants for registration as nurses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 25. Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-113, relating to the application of the rules of pleading and practice in civil actions to actions for divorce, alimony and custody of minor children so as to provide that in all actions for divorce, if the respondent wants a trial by jury he must make written demand for such trial by jury at the time he files his answer to the petition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 26. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to change the policy of the State with respect to persons found incapacitated by alcohol in public places; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 27. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to change the date on which the provisions of said Act become effective; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 28. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, and Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Mar. 29, 1937, known as the "Unem ployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law), so as to decrease until Dec. 31, 1976, the percent required for the national rate of insured unemployment affecting the on and off indicator in regard to extended benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 29. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, and Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to provide for the Dept. of Labor a supplemental appropriation, pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Sections 9 and 13

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of the Employment Security Law of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Dept. of Labor of Ga. out of funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Sec retary of the Treasury of the U.S. of America, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 30. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, Carr of the 106th, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Mar. 29, 1937, known as the "Unem ployment Compensation Law", (now Employment Security Law), so as to increase maximum weekly amounts; to establish a new statewide reserve ratio table for application to employer tax rates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 31. By Messrs. Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an institution of purely public charity performing an essential government al function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 32. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34A-1204, relating to the time for open ing and closing polls in municipal primaries and elections, so as to change the time for closing the polls in certain municipalities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 33. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to create and establish the State Court of Claims; to provide that each of the superior courts shall be a division of the State Court of Claims; and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 34. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1304, relating to the time for opening and closing polls in primaries and elections, so as to change the time for closing the polls; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 35. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Civil Court of Fulton County (formerly the Municipal Court of Atlanta), so as to change the provisions relating to appeals to the Appellate Division of said court and to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Ga. in certain cases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 36. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for confirmation of sales under foreclosure proceedings on real estate so as to provide that no sale of real estate under powers contained in deeds to secure debt shall be valid unless notice of intent to sell such property has been mailed by the grantee, assignee or transferee of the deed to secure debt to the apparent owner by certified mail; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 37. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, and Davis and Tolbertof the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for confirmation of foreclosure sales, for limitation and abatement of deficiency judgments in foreclosure proceedings and for advertisement of foreclosure sales so as to provide written notice shall be given to persons holding certain liens on property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 3'8. By Mr. Jordan of the 58th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the method for allowing credit for service in the armed forces; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 39. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, and Hawking of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that any bill making a change in the amount of the compensation or allowances of any elected or appointed State official, department or agency head must be introduced in the General Assembly during the first ten days of any session thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 40. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, Mrs. Childs of the 51st, and Messrs. Davis and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate

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or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; to provide for an action for damages or equitable relief; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 41. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act", so as to prohibit selling or offering to sell within this State any personal flota tion device unless such device is U. S. Coast Guard approved; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HR 6-41. By Mr. Jordan of the 58th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to limit the amount appropriated in the General Appropriations Act for any given fiscal year in the amount appropriated for the immediately preceding fiscal year increased or decreased by the percentage which actual treasury receipts, less refunds, collected during the first six months of such immediately preceding fiscal year bears to actual treasury receipts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 7-41. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Paul Roach; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 42. By Mr. Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; to provide for the collection of all such fees, costs, and emoluments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 43. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 69-414 relating to municipal paving assessments so as to provide that installment payments for paving assessments shall bear interest at the rate of not exceeding ten per cent per annum; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 44. By Mr. Oxford of the 116th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to provide for refunds of taxes and license fees which have been errone ously or illegally assessed and collected by counties and municipalities or overpaid by taxpayers, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 45. By Mr. Oxford of the 116th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors so as to provide for the licensing of certain individuals as master or contracting plumbers without the necessity of taking an examination; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 46. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the composition of said Board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 47. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill providing an additional method for the exercise of the power of eminent domain before a special master so as to change the com pensation of the special master; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 48. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965" so as to change the provisions relative to fixing the compensation of elective members of municipal governing authorities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 8-48. By Mr. Oxford of the 116th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any county, municipality or subdivision to invest sinking funds held by it to pay off bonded indebtedness in accounts and certificates fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

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HR 9-48. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Resolution compensating Aetna Life and Casualty Company; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 10-48. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Townsend of the 24th, Burton of the 47th, Beckham of the 89th, Larsen of the 27th, Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Davis of the 56th, Phillips of the 59th, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the General Assembly shall receive such compensation and allowances as may be prescribed by law but no change in compensation and allowances shall become effective during the term at which such change is made; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 5. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th and others:
A Resolution calling a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and Senate; providing for other matters relative to the inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

The Speaker announced the House would be in recess until the hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 5, and that immediately after the inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the House of Representa tives will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

The hour of convening the Joint Session under the provisions of HR 5 having arrived, the members of the House and Senate appeared and pursuant to said Resolution, proceeded to the Atlanta Civil Center for the purpose of inaugurating the Honorable George D. Busbee as Governor and the Honorable Zell Miller as Lieutenant Governor.

The inaugural program was as follows:

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George Dekle Busbee was born August 7, 1927, in Vienna, Dooly County, the second of five children descended from a pioneer family of Georgia's middle coastal plains. His grandfather, George Washington Busbee, an attorney, born in the early nineteenth century, was the first Busbee to settle in the Vienna area. George's father, Perry Green Busbee was a farmer, housebuilder and mule trader.
His mother, Nell Dekle Busbee, was a descendent of the German Salzburgers who settled much of South Georgia.
George Busbee attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, Duke University and the University of Georgia.
Following service in the United States Navy, he graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in business in 1949.
The same year he married Mary Elizabeth Talbot of Ruston, Louisiana, a medical technologist at Athens General Hospital. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia in 1952.
The Busbee moved to Albany, Georgia and opened a law office where he has practiced law since 1952.
George Busbee won a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1956 at the age of 29. He has been re-elected for 9 terms, facing opposition only once.
From 1963 to 1965, he served as the Assistant Administration Floor Leader, and as Administration Floor Leader in 1966. In 1967, he served as the first Majority Leader of the House. He was re-elected to that position continuously for three terms without opposition. In 1974, he was voted one of the most effective members of the House.
The Busbees, have two sons, Buz and Jeff, and two daughters, Beth and Jan.
He has served as president of the Albany Jaycees and president of the PTA where his daughters attended elementary school.
The Busbees are charter members of the Sherwood Baptist Church near their home in Albany. He is a moderator of the church.
In his first bid for statewide office, George Busbee was elected Governor in 1974.

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Zell Bryan Miller is the only one of Georgia's eight lieutenant governors who has seryed as a member of the state senate, the body over which he will preside for four years.
Born 42 years ago in the small, mountain community of Young Harris, Zell was the youngest child of Birdie Bryan and Stephan Grady Miller. Both were teachers at Young Harris College. He at tended the public schools of Towers County and graduated from Young Harris College.
After a three year enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps, Zell graduated from the University of Georgia with a A.B. and M.A. Degrees. He later taught at the University and completed two years of graduate work toward the Ph.D. Degree.
In 1959 Zell returned to Young Harris College where he taught for five years. Four months after he was home he was elected mayor and the next year elected state senator. After reapportionment in 1962 he was re-elected to the senate. He was author of many progres sive pieces of legislation in the areas of education, criminal rehabilita tion, highway safety and the environment.
In 1965, then Governor Carl Sanders appointed Zell the Director of the State Board of Probation. Later he served as Deputy Director of the Department of Corrections and still later, under Governor Jimmy Carter, as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. He is the only Georgian to serve on a state level in all three of these areas of criminal rehabilitation and has long been recognized as one of the state's leading spokesman on law enforcement.
His experience in state government also includes two years as the Executive Secretary to Governor Lester Maddox and two years as the Executive Director of The Democratic Party of Georgia.
The front-runner in a crowded ten candidate field in the first pri mary, Zell was victorious in the run-off and then carried every county in the General Election.
Zell is married to the former Shirley Carver of Andrews, N.C., whom he met as a student at Young Harris College. They have two sons in college, Murphy, 19 and Matthew, 18.

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January 14,1974--The Civic Center--Atlanta, Georgia 11:30 A.M.
BAND SELECTIONS ...------......The Combined Georgia National Guard Bands JOINT SESSION --..--Called to order by HONORABLE LESTER MADDOX,
Lieutenant Governor INVOCATION --___-___-__-...__-____.___-___-___._______.___REVEREND CURTIS BURGE
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ------------------------------National Guard Band
RECOGNITION ........................of State House Officers and Distinguished Guests SONG: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC .....................Miss Sheri Holliday PRESENTATION __..____._ of HONORABLE JIMMY CARTER DELIVERY OF GREAT SEAL OF GEORGIA
TO GOVERNOR _________..._____.___..____...__._..HONORABLE BEN W. FORTSON, JR., Secretary of State
CHIMES ......................--.........--..-.......-----........------.-....DR. JOHN S. AUSTIN, JR. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO
GOVERNOR ELECT __...__--_.....--__........___.... CHIEF JUSTICE H. E. NICHOLS DELIVERY OF GREAT SEAL OF GORGIA TO
SECRETARY OF STATE .----..___--_._____--GOVERNOR GEORGE D. BUSBEE INAUGURAL ADDRESS ......_.____......_.___.........GOVERNOR GEORGE D. BUSBEE ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ---------------JUDGE CHARLES PANNELL ADDRESS _-_..--....._----...._---- LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ZELL MILLER BENEDICTION -..._.....--.......--_.......----_......--............REVEREND JOHN KAY DISSOLUTION OF JOINT SESSION ----LIEUTENANT GOV. ZELL MILLER
2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. RECEPTION ______ ----------_.--------.._......--...------------ Executive Mansion
9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. INAUGURAL BALL .--.......--..----......--.....-- --....- ...The Marriott Hotel
Sponsored by The Old Guard of the Gate City Guard and The Gate City Guard

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Governor __.--.____--___--.__--___--___--------GEORGE D. BUSBEE Lieutenant Governor ,,...........----.....----.--.,,...........--....ZELL MILLER Speaker of House of Representatives ------.THOMAS B. MURPHY Secretary of State _______________ BEN W. FORTSON, JR. Comptroller General ----------------------JOHNNIE L. CALDWELL Attorney General ......--.--....--..----...,,...--......ARTHUR K. BOLTON Superintendent of Schools ..........-..--------..--------..-JACK P. NIX Commissioner of Agriculture -_---------------------- TOMMY IRVIN Commissioner of Labor ----------------------.--SAM CALDWELL

Public Service Commissioners

BEN T. WIGGINS Chairman

WILLIAM H. KIMBROUGH

BOBBY PAFFORD

FORD SPINKS

MAC BARBER

Supreme L^ourt

Chief Justice _______________________H. E. NICHOLS

ROBERT H. JORDAN

WILLIAM B. GUNTER

G. CONLEY INGRAM

HIRAM K. UNDERCOFLER

ROBERT H. HALL

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Chief Judge _______________.JOHN SAMMONS BELL Presiding Judge --------.-------HOMER C. EBERHARDT Presiding Judge ----.------CHARLES A. PANNELL, SR. Judge _________________._H. SOL CLARK Judge ____________-_______IRWIN W. STOLZ, JR. Judge ______________BRASWELL D. DEEN, JR. Judge _____________.__J. KELLEY QUILLIAN Judge _________________-___.JULIAN WEBB Judge ____________ __RANDALL EVANS, JP

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ZELL MILLER, Lieutenant Governor

W. D. (Don) Ballard Peter L. Banks Ed Barker Roy E. Barnes Robert H. (Bob) Bell Julian Bond Haskew H. Brantley, Jr. Paul Broun M. Parks Brown Hugh Carter Paul D. Coverdell Nathan Dean Roscoe Emory Dean, Jr. Sam W. Doss, Jr. J. Ebb Duncan Frank Eldridge, Jr. W. W. (Bill) Fincher, Jr. John C. Foster Ed Garrard

Hugh Gillis, Sr.

Steve Reynolds

Bert Hamilton

John R. Riley

James R. "Duck" Hamilton Lee Robinson

Render Hill

Henry P. Russell, Jr.

R. Eugene Holley

Virginia Shapard

Al Holloway

Terrell A. Starr

Pierre Howard, Jr.

Jack L. Stephens

Floyd Hudgins

Lawrence (Bud)

Perry J. Hudson

Stumbaugh

Joseph E. Kennedy

E. G. Summers

Culver Kidd

Franklin Button

James Beverly Langford Horace E. Tate

Jimmy Lester

Joe Thompson

Preston B. Lewis, Jr.

Jimmy Hodge Timmons

Henry McDowell

Mell Traylor

E. M. "Pete" McDuffie Loyce Turner

Sam P. McGill

James W. (Jim) Tysinger

Howard T. Overby

George T. Warren, II

H. Norwood Pearce

Martin Young

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THOMAS B. MURPHY, Speaker

G. D. Adams

Charlie Carnes

John Adams

Tom C. Carr

Marvin Adams

Bobby Carrell

W. H. Alexander

Jack W. Carter

Frank I. Bailey, Jr.

Don Castleberry

Patrick (Pat) Banks

George Chance

Emory E. Bargeron

E. M. (Buddy) Childers

Joe Battle

Mrs. Mobley (Peggy)

Wilbur E. Baugh

Childs

James M. Beck

Betty J. Clark

Bob Beckham

Louie Clark

C. Ed Berry

A. D. Clifton

Jesse Blackshear

Jack Cole

Paul Bolster

Terry L. Coleman

James A. Bowman

Marcus Collins

Claude A. Bray, Jr.

Carlton Colwell

Ben Brown

Jack Connell

Thomas B. Buck, III

Bill Cooper

A. L. (Al) Burruss

Walter Cox

Joe Burton

Bryant Culpepper

Anne C. "Bootsie" Calhoun J. C. (Julius C.)

John R. Carlisle

Daugherty

Walt Davis Douglas C. Dean R. A. Dent Harry D. Dixon Bill Dover C. W. "Chuck" Edwards Ward Edwards Mike Egan Hank Elliot Billy L. Evans Warren D. Evans Mrs. Dorothy Felton
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Paul W. Foster R. L. Foster Donald H. Fraser Lynn Gammage Arthur Gignilliat, Jr. Tom Glanton Mildred Glover John W. Greer Benson Ham

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Continued,

Grace T. Hamilton Eston A. Harden B. B. Harris, Sr. James Gordon
"Sonny" Harris Joe Frank Harris Carl Harrison Charles Hatcher John Hawkins Forest Hays, Jr. Bobby L. Hill Guy Hill Robert A. "Bob" Holmes Gerald Talmadge Horton G. Robert (Bob) Howard Mobley Howell Ted Hudson R. S. "Dick" Hutchinson Jack Irvin Robert A. (Bob) Irvin John R. Irwin Jerry D. Jackson Ben Jessup Roger Johnson Rudolph Johnson Herb Jones Hugh Jordan Randy Karrh James W. Keyton Thomas "Mac" Kilgore Jack A. King Nathan G. Knight George H. Kreeger E. Roy Lambert Dick Lane W. Jones Lane George K. Larsen W. W. Larsen, Jr. William J. "Bill" Lee Gene Leggett

Gerald H. Leonard

Dewey D. Rush

John Linder

John D. Russell

Hugh Logan

Walter B. (Walt)

Bobby Long

Russell, Jr.

David E. Lucas

Bill Sams

Charles C. Mann

David Scott

Sidney J. Marcus

Tom L. Shanahan

Chappelle Matthews

Sam Sheats

Dorsey Matthews

Bobby Sigman

Bernard F. Miles

Earleen Sizemore

Billy Milford

J. R. Smith

John L. Mostiler

Virlyn B. Smith

Edwin G. "Ed" Mullinax Calvin Smyre

Thomas B. Murphy

Wayne Snow, Jr.

T. H. (Mac) McCollum R. Bayne Stone

Lauren (Bubba)

Ottis Sweat, Jr.

McDonald, Jr.

Tom Taggart

J. E. "Billy" McKinney Boyd Thomason

Paul E. Nessmith, Sr.

Albert W. Thompson

Ken Nix

Tommy Tolbert

Bill Noble

E. B. Toles

Ray D. Owen

Kiliaen V. R. Townsend

Oliver Oxford

Tom Triplett

Bobby Eugene Parham Ray M. Tucker

Ralph M. Parkman

Ralph Twiggs

Johnny Parrish

Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr.

Grover C. Patten

Ted W. Waddle

Robert Patten

Larry Walker

Robert G. Peters

Vinson Wall

George Petro

J. Crawford Ware

L. L. "Pete" Phillips

Roy H. (Sonny) Watson

Tom Phillips

Jim West

W. Randolph Phillips

Bobby A. Wheeler

Frank Pinkston

John White

Howard H. Rainey

Doug Whitmire

William C. (Billy) Randall Hosea L. Williams

George E. Ray

George B. Williamson

Henry L. Reaves

Joe Mack Wilson

Eleanor L. Richardson Joe T. Wood

Ben Barren Ross

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BOB FARRAR -- Chairman
FORD SPINKS -- Coordinator
MAJ. GENERAL JOEL B. PARIS III BEN W. FORTSON, JR. MRS. MARGE THURMOND COL. BENNIE F. WILKINS CHARLES GRAVES COL. J. H. GOFER MR. & MRS. DON TOMLINSON MRS. ALTON P. DRAUGHON MRS. GRACE T. HAMILTON MRS. BARBARA BLUM MRS. DAVE PADGETT BG. GENERAL ELI E. WHITE COL. JOHN B. TUGGLE MAJ. JOHN L. BLANDFORD PATRICIA REID MRS. NORMAL L. UNDERWOOD MRS. CHARLES G. BARTENFELD MRS. JACK SUMMERS MRS. ROY W. MOORE EDWARD ENOUS DON CARGILL MRS. WILLIAM T. DIVINE, JR. MRS. B. L. IVEY

C^-oo, mmittee

The following address was delivered by His Excellency, Governor George Busbee, immediately after the administration of the oath of office:
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF
GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE
The oath to which I have subscribed today confers a high honor and entrusts a high responsibility. I accept the honor with humility and gratitude. I pledge to you my every waking hour in fulfilling the respon sibility.
Seventy-six Georgians before me have served in this office. Many have united the state in purpose and vision and have written solid chapters of achievement in our state's history. Some have floundered on the reef of political strife.
Some were inaugurated in periods of peace and prosperity. Others began their administrations under the clouds of global war, civil war, and economic depression.
We commence our administration today in an hour of some un certainty about where we stand in history as a state and nation.

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Events of this decade have chipped away at the pride and confi dence which have been our heritage as Americans. Our national economy has lost its vitality. Too many citizens have lost their economic security.

Too many have lost confidence in the practical ability of govern ment to serve the public interest. Too many have lost confidence in the commitment of those in public office to serve the public interest.

I do not take the reins of state government today with any illusions of quick and easy answers to the problems which confront us.

But I do bring to this office a strong faith in the principles which have guided us in the past -- the principles of unity, high performance in public affairs, excellence in public service; the principles of forthrightness and openness in government and the enduring principle of fairness.

Policies change. These principles must not. They must mark the way for government in 1976 just as they have since 1776, and in our administration they will be applied to the practical realities of the present.

First, if we are to spend our energies and resources on the things that matter most to the people of Georgia we must work hard and above all we must work together.

Responsible and healthy debate over issues is a hallmark of our system, but the people are tired of personal bickering, petty in-fighting and political clatter.

That kind of gamesmanship has no place in the serious times in which we find ourselves today and I ask that we put it aside for the next four years.

We are no longer a provincial state with conflicting rural and urban interests. Each part of Georgia must now accept the other, take pride in its achievements and understand its special problems.

Any effect to pit one section of the state against another, or in any way to seek political profit from the problems of any section or city or county, will do injury to all of Georgia.

We must resolve to serve with equal devotion the aspirations of Atlanta and Alma, the hopes of Cobb County and Clinch County. In this administration we will not sow the seeds of division, but rather we will harvest the fruits of unity.

The second principle of policy in our administration will be that of high performance in the delivery of services to the people.

It is the state government which determines on a day-to-day basis how well our children read, what kind of roads we ride on, the quality

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of our natural environment, the fairness of our taxes and how we care for the mentally ill. These are practical considerations.

If we are to deal with them responsibly those of us in public office must understand that we are not elected to be political philosophers or entertainers.

Rather, we are elected to operate the machinery of government as efficiently and effectively as possible and to provide the services the people have a right to except for their tax dollars.

Too often government at all levels has over-promised, over-sold, and under-delivered. This has taken a heavy toll in the confidence of the people in their government.

We must bridge the gap between the promise and the practical performance of government. When the bureaucratic custom interferes with the orderly delivery of services, the custom must be changed.

The emphasis in our administration on the practical performance of government does not mean there will be an absence of vision.

As I read the history of this nation, the real visionaries in gov ernment have been men of practical deeds who were also of high purpose.

In this administration we will work hard. The machinery of govern ment is going to operate well. The people will be served.

The building of a state is never finished. We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us, and we build not just for today but for the future.

The programs we develop, the actions we take, the policies we adopt will have a ripple effect long after our administration has written its record in the pages of Georgia history.

My highest aspiration is to have it written in the history books of this state that our administration was concerned with the quality of life in Georgia and enriched it; that we were committed not just to education but to excellence in education; not just to economic develop ment but to orderly, planned economic development; not just to ef ficiency in government but to decency, fairness and vision in govern ment.

There are no short cuts to our aspirations as a state. The quality of Georgia life will be measured by the quality of Georgia government.

Our commitment to a better life must start with a commitment to excellence in education. Every child in Georgia must have the op portunity for the fullest development of his mind and skills no matter how poor his family, how great his handicap or where he lives. We

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can make a major movement forward in education in this administration and we must.

There can be no real hope for improving the quality of life in Georgia without a strong and healthy economy.

We begin our administration in the valley of a recession.

Most of the tools to reverse the downward drift of our economy are vested in Washington, but we will make a major effort to supply a new spirit and a flow of new jobs and dollars to economic development throughout the state.

Our program of economic development will be planned and orderly, and we must not lose sight of the fact that our state's most valuable resource is its 'natural environment. Our policy will be to protect it, preserve it and enrich it.

In many of our programs, if we are to make progress in its highest and truest form we will have to change old patterns.

In education we must measure our progress, not by saying "how much" but by asking, "how good?"

In economic development, we will ask not simply "how fast are we growing," but we will ask, "which way are we headed?"

I pledge a progressive administration, but there will be no frills.

I will recommend a program of action to serve the most urgent needs of the state without a tax increase and without shifting to future generations the cost of government services we use today.

Financial realities will limit the scale of some of the new programs I will propose.

Some will be only the first steps down a long road, but they are steps that must be taken in this administration if we are to keep our commitment to the future of Georgia.

Finally, I pledge an administration which is open, forthright, fair and inclusive of all Georgians.

In the conduct of the people's business I will not sugarcoat the facts nor shield the public's business from the public view. If we do not stand for openness in government we cannot hope to earn the trust and confidence of the people.

Our administration can stand for nothing less than full legal, social and economic justice for every Georgian.

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The political processes which led to this inauguration proclaim that Georgia has met the challenge of political maturity. The politics of race has gone with the wind.

Georgia is better for it. It will be better still when the fading stains of prejudice and fear are washed forever from the rich, full fabric of a great Georgia by the mutual trust and confidence of the people.

In summary, I will try to provide an administration which will let every Georgian have faith in his state government--not that it solves every problem but that it is fair.

We will try to do this with an administration of hard work, plain talk and common sense.

Eighteen years ago the people of Dougherty County sent me here to Atlanta to represent them in the Legislative process, and in doing so they let me sense the thrill, the excitement, the duty and the honor of public service.

I like to think that my basic ideals and beliefs have not changed from those of the freshmen representatives of 18 years ago.

Through those years I have often noticed a church a few blocks from the Capitol which was organized in 1867 and rebuilt in 1908. Its cornerstone bears the simple inscription: "For the good of man and the glory of God."

I would like to think of these words as the cornerstone of my administration.

I promise you that my programs will be designed to benefit the many, not the elite or a privileged few.

The programs of our administration will be solid and unselfish and designed to meet not only our needs but the needs of future generations of Georgians.

Finally, it is my prayerful pledge that the programs of my ad ministration will please a Higher Power.

I have never believed anything real or lasting could be accomplished otherwise.

Let us dedicate our administration, our efforts, our vision and our hopes to "the good of man and the glory of God."

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The following address was delivered by Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller:

The great British statesman, Edmund Burke, once said, "We sit upon a conspicuous stage and all the world marks our demeanor". His torically, the comparison may be a little farfetched, but truly we do sit today upon a "conspicuous stage" and certainly millions within and without the borders of this State will mark "our demeanor".

I have confidence in what the future holds for this administration and for the people of Georgia. This administration begins, not with self-serving motivations or partisan goals but, instead, as the recipients of a public trust. Our voters spoke overwhelmingly as to their choices for statewide leadership.

I believe that we are prepared for what lies ahead. But, however prepared we may be, there should be no mistake about the problems which face us.
I do not need to tell you of our problems. Your children attend our inadequate schools. You pay the cost of inflation and feel the squeeze of an inadequate tax structure. You are threatened by the rising crime rate. You feel the racial prejudice that is still too prevalent. You know those many who distrust all political leadership.

If we are to solve our problems--and solve them we must--we have to look first to our governmental institutions . . . for politics and government are the instruments through which we achieve our shared purposes. That is why, in my opinion, our greatest task is to restore confidence in our government . . . and with it hopefully restore faith in ourselves.

One of the most moving lines in the Declaration of Independence appears at the very end of that document. In support of the Declaration, the signers vowed, "We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor".

Down through the years, many Americans have followed them in that pledge. We have had our share of rascals and cynics in American history, but we have also had our share of those who gave their lives to make this nation a model for all mankind. They believed the words of the Declaration. They not only pledged but gave their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor.

We have always been proud of the opening words of the Preamble of the Constitution, "We, the people of the United States". Yet, clearly, most of our Citizens -- I say "most" because over half of our voters
have not cared enough in every election over the past twenty-five years to even vote. And many of those who do, leave the voting booth, pat themselves on the back for doing their duty and then go home and forget the whole thing.

Critics of this free society charge that the system has failed us. My friends, the evidence is that we have failed the system.

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As I campaigned throughout this State, from Young Harris to St. Marys, non-stop from Underground Atlanta at Midnight, New Years Eve, 1973, to meeting shifts at Atlantic Steel at 6:00 A.M. on election day, November 5, 1974, I made certain commitments to my fellow Georgians. I am convinced that it was on the basis of these promises that I was elected by the percentage of votes I received.

Yes, I have promises to keep, and the first is to approach the problems this State faces in a spirit of harmony with the Chief Execu tive, working not only with him but for him when requested . . . bearing in mind that no two men will always agree on every issue, but also fully understanding that the problems of this time are so many and so complex that teamwork is not only needed but is absolutely necessary. I will keep that promise!

Yes, I have promises to keep, and one is to improve the operations of the Georgia Senate and to preside over this legislative body with fairness, with dignity . . . and with openness! The veil of secrecy must be removed from all legislative deliberations concerning public policy, because you cannot limit the right to know without limiting democracy itself. I will keep that promise!

Yes, I have promises to keep, and one is to spend a day each week on a high school or college campus talking and listening to our young people who are struggling with themselves, searching for better answers than they now have. I look forward to helping answer these young persons who haven't lost their passion for justice or their capacity for love. I will keep that promise!

Yes, I have promises to keep, and one is to make every effort to reduce the influence money has on our political process by strengthening the disclosure act authored last year by our new Governor, by placing a reasonable limit on what a candidate can spend to run for statewide office and by opening up--but not necessarily limiting--the activities of professional lobbyists. I will keep that promise!

Yes, I have promises to keep, and one is to play a significant role in meeting the justifiably urgent needs of our Black citizens, a task that I say to you cannot be accomplished by poius lip service but posi tive action which will require the best in all of us. I will keep that

Yes, I have promises to keep, and one is to tell the people not merely what they want to hear, but what they need to know ... to help them overcome their fears and frustrations, not cater to them. I will keep that promise!
Again, I say that I am optimistic about the next four years. I do not shrink from the challenges that lie ahead ... I welcome them.
Someone has said that there is no such thing as an incurable disease. There are only diseases for which no cure has been found. I say to you that there are no problems that cannot be solved in this

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Nation and in this State. There are only problems for which we have yet to find a solution.

During the next four years, we will be searching for those solutions . . . and we will need your help . . . the help of those who have been, or still may be, unconcerned or distrustful . . . and we will need the help of Almighty God.

Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Joint Session of the General As sembly be now dissolved and the Senate and the House of Representatives adjourn to meet in regular session in their respective chambers in the State Capitol at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., on Wednesday, January 15,1975.

The motion prevailed.

The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 15, 1975.

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

Due to mechanical malfunction the roll call could not be verified.

Mr. Egan of the 25th moved that the Viva Voce call of the roll be dispensed with.

The motion prevailed and the Viva Voce call of the roll was dispensed with.

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bryon McEachern, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Quitman, Georgia.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 49. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, and Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to Hospital Authorities, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to make grants to hospital authorities; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall administer such grants; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 50. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to change the age of eligibility for enrollment in the general educational and occupational programs of the public schools of this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 51. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to require certain swimming pools to be surrounded by fences or barriers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Pish and Recreation.

HB 52. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
i A Bill to amend an Act relating to the licensing of dealers of firearms so as to prohibit the sale or transfer of handguns to certain persons; to provide for a waiting period in connection with the sale or transfer of handguns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 53. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to create a State Boxing Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 54. By Messrs. Phillips of the 120th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 55. By Mr. Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways so as to provide that the maximum speed limit on all streets and highways for all vehicles except certain busses shall be 55 miles per hour; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 56. By Messrs. Banks of the 104th, Greer of the 43rd, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill relating to the development of small businesses; declaring the legislative intent to encourage State purchases from small businesses; requiring the Department of Community Development to assist small businesses and to otherwise coordinate activities relating thereto; pro-

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viding that a meaningful percentage of State purchases and contracts be procured from small businesses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 57. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Early County so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 58. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Com missioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 59. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Early County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 60. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a health insurance plan for State Employees so as to provide that each tax commissioner, tax collector and tax receiver in this State shall be eligible to participate in such health insurance plan; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 61. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to reduce the penalty imposed upon profit and nonprofit corporations for the late filing of annual reports; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 62. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Miller County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 63. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Beckham of the 89th, and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that all named insureds in existing motor vehicle liability policies who have not previously responded to an offer to accept or reject the optional coverages required to be offered by the Act shall be given an opportunity to accept or reject, in writing, the optional coverages required to be offered; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 64. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles so as to provide that the sale and financing of mobile homes shall be regulated under the provisions of the law applicable to homes and not under the provisions of law regulating motor vehicles; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 65. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing how motorcycles shall be operated so as to regulate the operation of such motorcycles upon multi-laned highways; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 66. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-127, relating to custody of children in divorce proceedings so as to provide for visitation rights of parties to whom custody is not awarded; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 67. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission so as to require periodic and terminal billings for electric, gas and water services to note certain items in a conspicuous manner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 68. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to the nomination of candidates so as to provide that unopposed candidates in primaries shall not be listed upon the ballot and shall be certified by the political party as the nominee for that party for the office sought; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 69. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1005 relating to the qualification of candidates in a primary so as to change the time within which candidates may qualify for party nomination; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 70. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to prohibition of certain election campaign activities within two hundred fifty feet of polling places so as to change the distance at which such activities may be conducted; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 71. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th, Hatcher of the 131st, and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to create the Albany-Dougherty Payroll De velopment Authority so as to provide authority for the issuance of certain revenue anticipation bonds; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 72. By Mr. Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the duties of the supervisor of purchases so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to employ or designate a competent person or persons to compile the Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 73. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act limiting the liability of persons making land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes so as to provide an exception with respect to the attractive nuisance doctrine; to change the provision relating to charging admission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 74. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 75. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-23, relating to crimes involving abuse of governmental office so as to provide that the influencing of certain witnesses shall be unlawful; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 76. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act" so as to provide that the district attorney shall represent the plaintiff under the provisions of the said Act where the plaintiff is an applicant or recipient of public assistance or the obligee is a dependent child or the obligees are dependent children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 77. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to provide that the Commissioner of the Dept. of Administrative Services and such special assistants as he may designate shall be in the un classified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 78. By Messrs. Miles of the 68th, Sams of the 90th, and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend the Gasoline Marketing Practices Act so as to amend and add definitions, to provide additional requirements, limitations and restrictions upon the distribution of gasoline and special fuels; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 79. By Mr. Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County so as to provide that the Ben Hill County Commissioners may provide for a full time Administrative Officer for the County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 80. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to the limitation upon the ad valorem tax rate of municipal corporations so as to provide that the limitation shall not apply to the City of West Point; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 81. By Messrs. Adams of the 14th, Mullinax of the 69th, Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively governing the treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to repeal the provisions prohibiting counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing local laws, ordinances, resolutions or rules that include drinking, being a common drunkard, or being found in an intoxicated or incapacitated condition, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 82. By Messrs. Alexander of the 38th, and Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be the duties of all sheriffs, chiefs of police, and the heads of any other State law enforce ment agency to obtain, or cause to be obtained, the name, address and age of all persons arrested by law enforcement officers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 83. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide rules for the recognition and enforcement of moneyjudgments rendered in the courts of foreign states; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 84. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 85. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th.
A Bill to amend an Act providing that persons accused of crime, who have not been previously convicted of a felony, with their consent, may be placed on probation after a finding but before an adjudication of guilt, so as to provide for the destruction of certain records upon the completion of probation or upon release by the court prior to the termination of probation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 86. By Messrs. Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide for isolated schools; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HR 11-86. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, and Irwin of the 130th:
A Resolution compensating the Williams Brothers Grocery Company; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 12-86. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for compensating innocent victims of violent crimes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 13-86. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 14-86. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the restoration of all rights, privileges and immunities of citizenship which have been removed or impaired as a result of the conviction of any crime, without further proceedings, upon an un conditional release from prison following the completion of the sentence or upon the expiration of any period of parole or probation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 87. By Messrs. Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a tax on certain deeds, instru ments, or other writings transferring real estate so as to provide that said tax shall not apply to any transfer of real estate between a husband and wife in connection with a divorce case; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 88. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th, Noble of the 48th, Harden of the 154th, Larsen of the 27th, Glanton of the 66th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to prohibit any State board, body, agency, official, institution or other person or associations from discriminating against optometrists licensed under Code Chapter 84-11 for visual care services when the visual care services are within the scope of practice of optometrists licensed under said Chapter; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

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HB 89. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Electric Membership Corpora tions Act" so as to provide that directors of electric membership corporations may be compensated for their services rendered on behalf of such corporations; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 90. By Messrs. Cole and Foster of the 6th, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to change the provisions relating to salaries and compensa tion of secretaries for judges of the superior courts and district at torneys; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 91. By Messrs. Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to define the offense of criminal issuance of a bad check; to provide prima facie evidence of such offense; to provide punishments for such offense; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 92. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to provide compensation for Public Service Commissioners Em eritus; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 93. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (more than 500,000) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act, so as to change the pension provisions relating to beneficiaries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 94. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (more than 500,000) shall furnish pensions too officers and employees of such cities so as to change the provisions relating to the refund of amounts paid into the pension fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 95. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population of more than 150,000 by the U.S. Census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years, changing the population bracket to 300,000 or more according to the U.S. Census of 1970; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 96. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the employee and employer contributions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 97. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide that an accurate statement of accumulations in the pension fund shall be sent to each employee at the end of each year; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 98. By Mr. Greer of t^e ^3 -\:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the provisions relating to eligibility for retirement benefits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 99. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide credit for fractional years of service; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 100. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of

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such cities, so as to change the pension provisions for certain officers and employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 101. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide for the cost of living increases for certain employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 102. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish benefits to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 103. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68-502, relating to the definition of terms pertaining to the regulation of motor carriers so as to change the pro visions relative to the definition of the term "motor carrier"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 104. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68-602, relating to the exemption of certian motor vehicles from regulation as motor common carriers so as to change the provisions relative to the exemption of motor vehicles oper ating within the corporate limtis of municipalities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 105. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors so as to provide for the registration of electors by mail; to provide for the form of registration cards for use by applicants for registration by mail; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 106. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to the nomination of candidates, so as to provide that unopposed candidates in primaries

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shall not be listed upon the ballot and shall be certified by the political party as the nominee for that party for the office sought; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 107. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to create a Products Safety Unit in the Office of the Governor; to authorize officers of the unit to be commissioned as officers of the Consumer Products Safety Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 15-107. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that each county or group of counties shall have legislative power to establish a commission with the authority to protect the rivers and flowing streams within the said county or group of counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HB 108. By Mr. Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt the sale or use of drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians from the tax imposed by said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committtee on Ways and Means.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Connell of the 87th and Harris of the 8th:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes.

HB 2. By Mr. Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to provide for the Department of Offender Rehabilitation a sup plementary appropriation for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the Department and the purposes provided for herein; to confer certain responsibilities upon the Office of Planning and Budget; and for other purposes.

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HB 3. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the installation and maintenance of high-voltage lines, approved March 7, 1960, so as to prohibit certain changes in industry work practices, procedures, and standards applicable to energized high voltage lines; and for other purposes.

HB 4. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to make unlawful certain acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings; to provide penalties for violation; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 5. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937, so as to change the provisions relative to credit for prior service in connection with longevity increases in com pensation; and for other purposes.

HB 6. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to repeal and replace the Charter of the City of Fairmount so as to create a new charter for said City; and for other purposes.

HB 7. By Messrs. Pinkston of the 100th and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to regulate the automotive repair industry; and for other purposes.

HB 8. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Ray of the 56th, McKinney of the 35th, Beckham of the 89th, and Richardson of the 52nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide for certain exemptions from the tax imposed by said Act, relating to drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians; and for other purposes.
HB 9. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Ray of the 56th, McKinney of the 35th and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide for certain exemptions from the tax imposed by said Act relating to the sale of drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians, and certain foods; and for other purposes.
HB 10. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Lee, Johnson, West and Bailey of the 72nd, Nix of the 20th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 9-9903, relating to the punishment for

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the unlawful practice of law, so as to change the punishment for the unlawful practice of law; and for other purposes.

HB 11. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, Nix of the 20th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 22-202, relating to the general powers of corporations so as to provide that corporations shall not have the right to appear in propria persona in any judicial action or proceeding but shall be represented by an attorney authorized to practice in the courts of this State; and for other purposes.

HB 12. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 89-9908, relating to indictments, present ments or accusations for malpractice by certain public officers or offi cials and their appearance before a grand jury so as to abolish the right of such officers and officials to make an unsworn statement to the grand jury; and for other purposes.

HB 13. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, and Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other post trial procedure so as to provide for interlocutory appeals upon petition to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals; to prescribe the procedure for such appeals; and for other purposes.

HB 14. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", so as to change the provisions relating to providing for representation of indigent persons in criminal proceedings and for the payment of attorneys to represent such indigents; and for other purposes.

HB 15. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; to provide that any member who retired with 35 or more years of creditable service whose retirement benefit was reduced because of his age having been less than the normal age of retirement in effect at the time he retired shall be entitled to an adjusted retirement; and for other purposes.

HB 16. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that all named insureds in existing motor vehicle liability policies who have not previously responded to an

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offer to accept or reject the optional coverages required to be offered by the Act shall be given an opportunity to accept or reject, in writing, the optional coverages required to be offered; and for other purposes.

HB 17. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum in surance coverage for motor vehciles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 18. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill relating to reenactment and re-establishment of a FAIR Plan to make essential property insurance available to all qualified applicants; to provide for an underwriting association of property insurers; to enable insurers to become eligible for federal reinsurance; to provide for a Riot Reinsurance Reimbursement Fund; and for other purposes.

HB 19. By Messrs. Ham of the 80th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the election and term of office of said judge; and for other purposes.

HB 20. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act making it unlawful to alter the suspension system of any private passenger motor vehicle so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to operate any private passenger motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway or street if the suspension system of such vehicle has been altered more than two inches above or below the factory recommendation for such vehicle; and for other purposes.

HB 21. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-602, relating to the probate of a will in solemn form so as to provide that probate in solemn form may be had by the proving of the will by one witness if no caveat is filed; and for other purposes.

HB 22. By Messrs. Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, Hudson of the 137th, Toles of the 16th, and Patten of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt prescription drugs or medicines from the taxes imposed by said Act; and for other purposes.

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HB 23. By Messrs. Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1411, relating to qualifications of real estate brokers and salesmen so as to change the provisions relative to such qualifications; and for other purposes.

HB 24. By Messrs. Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1006, relating to the examination of applicants for registration as nurses and meetings of the Board of Examiners of Registered Nurses and the issuance of temporary permits, so as to provide for certain requirements relative to examination of applicants for registration as nurses; and for other purposes.

HB 25. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-113, relating to the application of the rules of pleading and practice in civil actions to actions for divorce, alimony and custody of minor children so as to provide that in all actions for divorce, if the respondent wants a trial by jury he must make written demand for such trial by jury at the time he files his answer to the petition; and for other purposes.

HB 26. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to change the policy of the State with respect to persons found incapacitated by alcohol in public places; and for other purposes.

HB 27. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to change the date on which the pro visions of said Act become effective; and for other purposes.

HB 28. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, and Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Mar. 29, 1937, known as the "Unem ployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law), so as to decrease until Dec. 11, 1976, the percent required for the national rate of insured unemployment affecting the on and off indicator in regard to extended benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 29. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, and Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to provide for the Dept. of Labor a supplemental appropriation, pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Sections 9 and 13 of

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the Employment Security Law of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Dept. of Labor of Ga. out of funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secre tary of the Treasury of the U.S. of America, and for other purposes.

HB 30. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, Carr of the 105th, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Mar. 29, 1937, known as the "Un employment Compensation Law", (now Employment Security Law), so as to increase maximum weekly amounts; to establish a new statewide reserve ration table for application to employer tax rates; and for other purposes.

HB 31. By Messrs. Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th, and Boss of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an insti tution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy; and for other purposes.

HB 32. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34A-1204, relating to the time for opening and closing polls in municipal primaries and elections, so as to change the time for closing the polls in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

HB 33. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to create and establish the State Court of Claims; to provide that each of the superior courts shall be a division of the State Court of Claims; and for other purposes.

HB 34. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1304, relating to the time for opening and closing polls in primaries and elections, so as to change the time for closing the polls; and for other purposes.

HB 35. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Civil Court of Fulton County (formerly the Municipal Court of Atlanta), so as to change the pro visions relating to apepals to the Appellate Division of said court and to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Ga. in certain cases; and for other purposes.

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HB 36. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for confirmation of sales under fore closure proceedings on real estate so as to provide that no sale of real estate under powers contained in deeds to secure debt shall be valid unless notice of intent to sell such property has been mailed by the grantee, assignee or transferee of the deed to secure debt to the apparent owner by certified mail; and for other purposes.

HB 37. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, and Davis and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for confirmation of foreclosure sales, for limitation and abatement of deficiency judgments in foreclosure proceedings and for advertisement of foreclosure sales so as to provide written notice shall be given to persons holding certain liens on property; and for other purposes.

HB 38. By Mr. Jordan of the 58th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employee Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the method for allowing credit for service in the armed forces; and for other purposes.

HB 39. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, David and Tolbert of the 56th, and Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that any bill making a change in the amount of the compensation or allowances of any elected or appoint ed State official, department or agency head must be introduced in the General Assembly during the first ten days of any session thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 40. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, and Davis and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; to provide for an action for damages or equitable relief; and for other purposes.

HB 41. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act", so as to prohibit selling or offering to sell within this State any personal flotation device unless such device is U. S. Coast Guard approved; and for other purposes.

HR 6-41. By Mr. Jordan of the 58th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to limit the amount appropriated in the General Appropriations Act for

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any given fiscal year in the amount appropriated for the immediately preceding fiscal year increased or decreased by the percentage which actual treasury receipts, less refunds, collected during the first six months of such immediately preceding fiscal year bears to actual treasury receipts, and for other purposes.

HR 7-41. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Paul Roach; and for other purposes.

HB 42. By Mr. Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; to provide for the collection of all such fees, costs, and emoluments; and for other purposes.

HB 43. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 69-414 relating to municipal paving assessments so as to provide that installment payments for paving as sessments shall bear interest at the rate of not exceeding ten per cent per annum; and for other purposes.
HB 44. By Mr. Oxford of the 116th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to pro vide for refunds of taxes and license fees which have been erroneously or illegally assessed and collected by counties and municipalities or overpaid by taxpayers, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily; and for other purposes.
HB 45. By Mr. Oxford of the 116th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors so as to provide for the licensing of certain indi viduals as master or contracting plumbers without the necessity of taking an examination; and for other purposes.
HB 46. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the composition of said Board; and for other purposes.
HB 47. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill providing an additional method for the exercise of the power of eminent domain before a special master so as to change the compensa tion of the special master; and for other purposes.

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HB 48. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965" so as to change the provisions relative to fixing the compensation of elective members of municipal governing authorities; and for other purposes.

HR 8-48. By Mr. Oxford of the 116th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any county, municipality or subdivision to invest sinking funds held by it to pay off bonded indebtedness in accounts and certifi cates fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation; and for other purposes.

HR 9-48. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Resolution compensating Aetna Life and Casualty Company; and for other purposes.

HR 10-48. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Townsend of the 24th, Burton of the 47th, Beckham of the 89th, Larsen of the 27th, Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Davis of the 56th, Phillips of the 59th, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the General Assembly shall receive such compensation and allowances as may be prescribed by law but no change in compensation and allowances shall become effective during the term at which such change is made; and for other purposes.

Mr. Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 16. Do Pass. HB 17. Do Pass. HB 18. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

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HE 16. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION

Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Sen ate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA that His Excellency, Governor George D. Busbee, is hereby invited to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 12:00 o'clock noon, January 15, 1975, in the Hall of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 11:45 o'clock a.m. on the aforesaid date for the pur pose of hearing an address from His Excellency, the Governor.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House to be named by the Speaker, and seven from the Senate to be named by the President, be appointed to escort His Excellency, the Governor, to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to the provisions of HR 16, the Speaker appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the House the following members:

Messrs. Hatcher of the 131st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, White of the 132nd, McCollum of the 134th, Colwell of the 4th, Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 17. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENREAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA that His Excellency, Governor George D. Busbee, is hereby invited to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 12:00 o'clock noon, January 17, 1975, in the Hall of the House of Representatives.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 11:45 o'clock a.m. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from His Excellency, the Governor.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House to be named by the Speaker, and seven from the Senate to be named by the President, be appointed to escort His Excellency, the Governor, to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to the provisions of HR 17, the Speaker appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the House the following members:

Messrs. Rush of the 121st, Wheeler of the 152nd, Gammage of the 17th, Leonard of the 3rd, McKinney of the 35th, Sweat of the 150th and Burruss of the 21st:

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 16. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th, and others:
A Resolution calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor:

The President has appointed as a committee to escort the Governor the fol lowing Senators: Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st, Bond of the 39th, Doss of the 52nd, Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd, and Langford of the 51st:
The Senate has adopted the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:
HR 17. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th and others: A Resolution calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor:
The President has appointed as a committee to escort the Governor the fol lowing Senators: Garrard of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Tate of the 38th, Holley of the 22nd, Gillis of the 20th, Broun of the 46th and Fincher of the 54th.
The Speaker announced the House would be in recess until 11:40 'clock, A. M.
The Speaker called the House to order.

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The hour of 11:45 having arrived, pursuant to HR 16, adopted by the House and Senate, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, called for the purpose of hearing an address by His Excellency Governor George D. Busbee, convened and was called to order by the Honorable Zell Miller, Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

Accompanied by the committee of escort and other distinguished guests, Gov ernor Busbee appeared upon the floor of the House and delivered the following address:
Lt. Gov. Miller; Speaker Murphy; My Former Colleagues in the General Assembly; New Members of this August Body; Distinguished Guests; My Fellow Georgians:
For the past 18 years ... I have sat in this chamber and listened to five distinguished Governors discuss the state of our great State.
Today .... as I make my first report as your Governor . . . the perspective is a lot different. I feel deeply the responsibilities that I have inherited . . . and I am beginning to appreciate more fully the leadership role required from the office with which I have been entrusted.
I pledge my complete devotion and commitment to serving every Georgian and ensuring that every action we take during the next four years is the best action possible for all our people.
During my 18 years as your colleague in the legislature . . . we made many improvements ... in which we can take justifiable pride. ... in the services provided by our State government.
Each Governor has taken a different approach. . . . charted a different course . . . pursued different ambitions. But all of them had one common goal. . . . providing the best services possible for the fewest tax dollars.
Needless to say . . . that is my goal as well. And I have some different ideas on how it can be done. In the next four years. ... I hope to provide the leadership and work hand in hand with the General Assembly and State Department heads in forming a partnership that will truly put meaning behind that goal.
We are looking toward four years of harmony and cooperation . . . not four years of dissention and working for opposite goals just for the sake of opposition.
We are now mid-way of the 1970's. While the decade of the 1960's was a decade of steady growth unhampered by sever inflation . . . the decade of the 1970s has been a turbulent period beset with continuing

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economic crises . . . the most prolonged period of inflation and possibly the worst recession since depression days of the 1930's.

Yet I can report to you that the state of our State is sound. It is true that unemployment is higher than in many decades. Yet employ ment is higher too.

It is true that our current growth of about 7.5 per cent this year in State revenue is being provided totally by inflation. Yet our econo mists say that within six months we will be on the road to recovery and that we are now in the midst of the worst to be expected. . . . barring an international catastrophe.

We all know that our State has many unmet needs. Yet we have new funds totaling $380 million to meet these needs without endangering the future security of our economic status or risking a tax increase.

On Friday ... I will spell out in my budget message how this is possible. Today ... I want to discuss the thrust of a "4-B" program my administration will pursue over the next four years to improve the quality of life for Georgians.

These "4-B's" will:
--Build quality into our education program;
--Boost the State's economy;
--Battle crime and provide increased protection for our citizens on a wide variety of fronts;
--Balance a budget that will meet our most pressing and urgent needs without building in a tax increase.

The number one priority of my administration is education.

Until this year . . . the State has emphasized a minimum level of education. This fact . . . combined with tremendous population growths in the forties, fifties and sixties . . . has not provided us with high educational attainment by our students despite dramatic increases in appropriations.

Georgia ranks among the national leaders in the rate of school dropouts. We are 47th in illiteracy. More than 67 per cent of our students in 1974 scored below the national average in reading and math achievement.

This is not a proud record.

The 1974 General Assembly moved to correct our educational prob lems with passage of the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act .... commonly called APEG . . . providing for an adequate rather than a minimum program for education.

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It would be an impossible task to fund an Adequate Program for Education in the next few years . . . without new taxes . . . except for one changing factor.

In the past . . . we have had a phenomenal growth in school at tendance. We have been pouring huge additional sums in our schools just to meet increases in enrollment . . . and without much improve ment in quality of education.
We are now in the fortuitous position of experiencing a decline in enrollment. This downturn in average daily attendance will continue with approximately 10,000 fewer students each year. This will result in more vacant . . . but available . . . classrooms and teachers.

We can now put a larger share of our money into educational im provement rather than just attempting to keep pace with growth. No longer need we finance a 10 per cent failure rate in the first grade . . . a dropout rate of 26,000 students per year.

No longer should be have children in the fourth and eighth grades who cannot read or write.
No longer need our children be denied a quality education and be relegated to the bottom of the stack when compared with children from other parts of the nation.

We can . . . and we must . . . begin implementing a kindergarten program this year. We must provide for remedial help in the elementary grades. We must reduce the pupil-teacher ratio.

By financing first things first . . . items of the highest priority . . . we can move forward without any additional State taxes during the next four years.
We no longer can afford to short-change Georgia children when it comes to a quality education.

Second only to educational advancement in my program for the coming four years is an aggressive economic development program for Georgia. To me . . . economic development means providing new jobs for Georgians . . . not just seeking new industry.

Statistics indicate that Georgia and the South will continue to grow in the future at a faster pace than the national average. We will direct this growth to every area of Georgia with initial emphasis on our rural areas . . . where many are being forced to abandon their homes and preferred lifestyles for welfare or a transfer to an un familiar and alien existence in larger cities.

Rural Georgia has mostly been bypassed by growth in recent decades. This situation has prompted a serious twofold problem . . . a manpower and financial drain on our rural areas and a growth rate faster than our urban areas have been able to accomodate.

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Georgia needs . . . and I will develop ... a growth policy that will direct growth where it can be sustained. From Lookout Mountain to Saint Marys . . . our towns . . . cities . . . and rural areas are crying for economic expansion.

Vocational education is the backbone of any effort to expand eco nomic development. Georgia is now doing an outstanding job of pre
paring our young men and women in specialized skills. We must continue to improve these capabilities.

Project Quick Start ... in which we provide training for pros pective employees to meet industry's need within a short time span . . . must be expanded.

We must provide greater job education opportunities by teaching our citizens how to secure a job . . . how to hold that job and how to perform once employed. This knowledge can be instilled through pro grams of vocational training . . . vocational rehabilitation . . . career education and job placement counseling.

If we increase opportunities by upgrading . . . and utilizing . . . the full range of economic development tools at our disposal . . . the benefits will have a domino effect through our entire society.

Adequate ground and water transportation facilities are basic to the economic development program I envision.

A modern highway system is essential . . . because industry locates where adequate roads are available for moving goods.

We have not completed a single major interstate highway in Geor gia. While some of our interstates are scheduled for completion during this administration .... we cannot afford to wait until the 1980's to finish Interstate Highways 16 and 185.
Therefore ... I am asking you to approve a major bond program through general funds to provide for early completion of the Interstate System. The principal will be repaid from the Federal Highway Trust Fund.
These vital interstates will allow the shipment of goods from our major port in Savannah and will provide the first interstate link with Columbus.
Ports are among the most vital assets any state can boast in pro moting economic development. While Georgia has some of the most accessible ports facilities on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts ... we have done little in recent years to expand and improve our competitive posi tion with Charleston . . . Jacksonville . . . and Mobile.

Recognizing this need ... I will seek major improvements in our port facilities at Savannah . . . and the building of a general cargo berth at Colonels Island near Brunswick.

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We must also continue our emphasis on attracting international investment in Georgia and building international trade opportunities for Georgia products.

World trade is increasingly important to Georgia and should be promoted vigorously. We have witnessed the impact of Japanese and West German investments in Georgia . . . and we all recognize the jobcreating benefits of foreign-based industry now located in Georgia.

In short ... I intend to use the full resources and import of the Governor's office in the economic development of this State.

But while seeking to bolster this State's economy to weather what ever economic pitfalls may lie ahead for the nation as a whole ... I wish to assure you that I intendent to guard against any deterioration our our precious environment.
Industry depends on a labor pool like you and me . . . and we are sophisticated enough to demand that our homes be situated where the air is clean . . . the water pure and plentiful.

While our State government is involved in the highly competitive game of industry-hunting . . . our most neglected role has been the building of a foundation that will make each and every Georgia com munity attractive for new and expanded industry.

Our administration is launching a series of important actions toward this goal.
In this . . . my first week ... in office ... I will sign an executive order creating the intergovernmental relations council to bring the Governor's office into day-to-day communication with city and county governments on the subject of preparing each Georgia community to compete for new industry.

Our communities will be developed to make them attractive places for industry to locate and for prospective employees to live. This will require a joint effort by local and state governments.

I am proposing that we continue the $4 million in grants for im provements in water and sewer facilities and solid waste disposal. It will require a broader tax base for local governments . . . without total dependency on property taxes.

Along with educating our people and providing them the best possible job opportunities . . . our administration will be vitally con cerned with protecting Georgians and their property.
One important area that needs additional emphasis is consumer protection.
We have talked about this subject for a long time but have shown little motivation to do anything meaningful about it.

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Some proposals in the past have advocated protection of the con sumer to the detriment of small businesses. I am seeking a functional balance between the rights of the consumer and the need . . . especially in the current economy ... to help our small businessmen keep their doors open. I believe there is a middle ground . . . and it will be found.

Crime is a problem that can strike any Georgia family at any time. During 1973 . . . the seven major crimes listed on the Federal Crime Index spiraled upward by about 13 per cent in Georgia. Preliminary statistics for the first nine months of 1974 indicate that crime continues to increase at an alarming rate.

I intend to meet this problem head-on with vigorous and innovative counter-action.

We will provide more and better-trained law enforcement officers. The Georgia Police Academy will be expanded to more than double the present level of training for local policemen.

To solve our problem with crime . . . our law officers must have better access to information about crime and criminals. Therefore . . . we are going ahead with full implementation of the Georgia Crime Information Center.

' There must be complete cooperation between State and local law enforcement. The State must support fully the efforts of local law enforcement.

Qiucker access to the expertise of our State Crime Laboratory is an urgent need. We are going to develop quick-response regional labo ratories at Savannah and Macon.

We must not let up on our battle against drugs. Local law enforce ment is calling upon the State for more and improved assistance in cornbatting the spread of illicit drugs. The full resources of State govern ment will be made available in this cause.

Law enforcement at all levels is now a profession . . . and it must be upgraded at every opportunity.

Law enforcement operates most effectively in a non-political at mosphere. Therefore . . . we are proposing that the Georgia State Patrol be placed under the State Merit System.

Upon my election ... I recognized that the first real crisis I had to overcome was the serious overcrowding in our prisons. We have experienced unprecedented growth in our prison population in recent months. This trend is projected to continue for the next few years.

We have a program now before the General Assembly to correct the overcrowding problems with a minimum outlay of funds. It is im perative that we get this program moving as quickly as possible.

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The Speaker of the House . . . Lieutenant Governor . . . and Legis lative Budget Officer ... as well as the Chairmen of your Appro priations Committees . . . are cognizant of the urgency of this situation.

They are going to propose enactment of an unprecedented separate amendment to the existing Appropriations Act during the first two weeks of the session . . . not only implementing my recommendations on prisons but including further modifications suggested by the Legis lative Budget Officer. These changes not only will solve the immediate crisis but will save money in the next four years.

I wish to pause at this point and observe that I consider this action by our legislative leaders a portent of the close and harmonious working relationship we are going to have in this State in the next four years.

Notwithstanding the many problems facing us and demanding our time and energies . . . the state of our State is good.

This is a new day in Georgia.

We are going to be free of the constant bickering and squabbling that have diverted us from our goals in the past.

For the next four years . . . we are going to have a governor working with an independent legislature . . . day-by-day . . . handin-hand . . . problem-by-problem . . . for a more effective and efficient State government

To provide these major programs in education . . . economic devel opment and protection of our people . . . we must do a better job of administering and managing our State government.

My goals as governor is to focus attention on providing improved services to the people . . . not on building a bureaucracy.

We have a bureaucratic nightmare in the Department of Human Resources. We have too many administrative layers. We have too many chiefs and not enough Indians.

Because of the demanding responsibilities of drafting a budget and organizing the administration ... I have not had the time to consider and explore fully the changes we need to make in this Department.

The Department must be streamlined in order that it might effi ciently render the services expected by our people. These structural and management changes cannot be made in haste and without research . . . consultation . . . and reflection.

I will need some latitude as Governor within the next few months to meet this challenge.

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Some of the programs within the Department of Human Resources are not fully funded in my budget recommendation.

This was deliberate . . . for the reason that I am confident this Department can be restructured and streamlined to generate sufficient funds to meet these shortages.

These are some important changes needed to operate all of State government on a more businesslike basis. I am proposing funds in the budget to finance Mental Health and Medicaid Management Information
Systems.

The two most significant improvements are programs called Facs and Pacs that will provide basic accounting and personnel information for State government managers.

We spend tens of millions of dollars each year on construction of new State buildings. We have no full-time professional guidance to assist the departments . . . the Governor . . . and the General Assembly in determining whether a building shuold be renovated or razed ... in developing the preliminary cost estimates needed to project budget requirements and in shaping the hard-line functional economic recom mendations necessary for decision-making.

I recommend that an architect and engineer be hired for the first time to oversee our building program and to assist the General As sembly and State Agencies in getting the most for our building program dollars.

My determination to place State government on a businesslike basis is not mere rhetoric. We are going to arrive at the point . . . and very soon . . . where our every decision is based on up-to-date . . . factual information.

We'll save millions of dollars in future years by making certain our tax monies are spent where needed and not wasted on projects born of political whimsey instead of practical reality.

If we provide the people of this State a dollar's worth of service for each dollar we spend ... all of the programs I have discussed can be financed with no additional taxes.

Instead of increasing taxes . . . we must provide at the State level a workable . . . and affordable . . . program of property tax relief.

There are agonizing problems to be faced in this complex world in which we live . . . but few easy answers. It will take a partnership of you and me and every concerned Georgian to solve those problems.

My office is open to every Georgian who wants to be a part of this partnership.

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My most compelling1 wish as I undertake four years of serving the people of this great State is that we should be united and achieve a better life for all our people.

I need your help. I implore your help and support in this endeavor.

Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Joint Session be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.

The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 26. By Messrs. Scott of the 37th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Lucas of the 102nd, Williams of the 54, Holmes of the 39th, Glover of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., was a native Georgian, born in Atlanta, and educated in its public schools and at Morehouse College; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., believed supremely in the Christian doctrine of love and practiced it in his dealings with all people, irrespective of race, and harboring no hatred in his heart toward any man; and
WHEREAS, he was America's chief exponent of the philosophy of nonviolence in a time when the advocates of violence were on the in crease; and
WHEREAS, he brought honor to the State of Georgia and to the City of Atlanta by being the first Georgian to become the recipient of the Nobel Peace Award; and
WHEREAS, by his works, America has been brought closer than ever before to the goal of justice and equality for all men.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the fifteenth day of January, 1975, is here by declared to be a day for honoring the memory of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., one of Georgia's most illustrious sons.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Speaker announced the House would be in recess until 3:30 o'clock, P.M.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Mr. Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropri ations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 2. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Harris of the 8th, Chairman.

The following communication was received from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State:
SECRETARY OF STATE State Capitol Atlanta 30334
January 15, 1975
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Glenn:

I am enclosing herewith certified copy of a list of those who have registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearances as of January 14, 1975, for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

With best wishes, I am
Enclosure Received: /s/ Glenn W. Ellard
Glenn Ellard

Sincerely your friend,
/s/ Ben Secretary of State

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STATE OF GEORGIA Office of Secretary of State

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the nine pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 1 through 158), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of Tuesday, January 14, 1975, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws 1970.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 15th day of January, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-five and of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Ninety-ninth.

/s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State

THOSE REGISTERED IN THE DOCKET OF LEGISLATIVE APPEARANCE 1975
1. Gene Dyson Georgia Business and Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
2. James N. Parkman Georgia Business and Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303'
3. George L. DeMore Georgia Business and Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
4. Roger L. Meredith Associates Financial Services 2528 Ash Lane South Bend, Indiana
5. Jerry R. Griffin Georgia Municipal Association 220-10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
6. Gerald N. Brunson Merck Sharp and Dohme 4940 Windhaven Court Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

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7. Raymond L. Hill Georgia Hotel-Motel Association 1410 Rhodes-Haverty Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
8. Talitha M. Russell Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Post Office Box 655 McDonough, Georgia 30253
9. William H. Burson National Federation of Independent Business 3004 -1 Buford Highway, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
10. Herman Spence Georgia Retail Furniture Association 14-G-2 Atlanta Merchandise Mart Atlanta, Georgia 30303
11. Frank L. Carter Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association, Inc. 2640 NBG Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
12. Charles R. Scherer Common Cause/Georgia 4290 Hidden Court College Park, Georgia 30349
13. Dexter Gatehouse Georgia Retail Food Dealers Association Post Office Box 10551 Atlanta, Georgia 30310
14. Ron Widener Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association Suite 129 3009 Rainbow Drive Decatur, Georgia 3'0034
15. Glint G. Sweazea Air Transport Association Delta Airlines Hartsfield International Airport Atlanta, Georgia 30320
16. Roy W. Sockwell Christian Science Committee on Publications 3379 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
17. Thomas C. Watson Independent Bankers Association of Georgia 350 East Paces Ferry Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305

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18. Cheatham E. Hodges, Jr. Georgia Catholic Conference 206 Seventh Street Augusta, Georgia 30903
19. Kathleen M. Mull Georgia Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Route Two, Box 1086 Hampton, Georgia 30228
20. John D. Prien, Jr. Georgia Society of Professional Engineers 770 - 1375 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
21. Mrs. John A. Dunaway Stop ERA 4904 Lake Dorrest Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
22. John F. Chambless Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (Georgia Bureau) 147 Harris Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
23. Carl T. Martin, Jr. United States Brewers Assn., Inc. 1655 Tullie Circle, N.E. Suite 101 Atlanta, Georgia 30329
24. Charles L. Jackson Laborers International Union of North America 1961 N. Druid Hills Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329
25. Kathy Knowles Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. 2064 Peachtree Industrial Ct. Suite 411 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
26. Marie Morris Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. 2064 Peachtree Industrial Ct. Suite 411 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
27. Marvin Tibbetts Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. 1531 Stone Ridge Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

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28. Judge G. Sisk National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. 390 Lake Drive Hapeville, Georgia 30354
29. Howard H. Burns Georgia Hearing Aid Society 615 Peachtree St., N.E. Suite 416 Atlanta, Georgia 30308
30. Joe Moylan Georgia Association of Independent Insurance Agents, Inc. 1252 W. Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
31. John H. Moss Georgia Restaurant Association 805 Peachtree Building Room 525 Atlanta, Georgia 30308
32. N. Seldon Brown Georgia Hospital Association 92 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
33. Rev. Fred Williams Laborers International Union of North America 1961 N. Druid Hills Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329
34. Jim Groome Mead Corporation P. 0. Box 4417 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
35. Don Rooks Georgia School Boards Assn. Sheraton Biltmore Hotel 817 West Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30383
36. Tom Parker Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 1300 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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36. Edward W. Killorin Registered Agent Georgia State Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Bar Association Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority 400 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
37. Ed Hiles Georgia Savings & Loan League 1616 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
38. Troy Athon Georgia Nursing Home Association 3250 Memorial Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032
39. A. L. Hogewood, Sr. Georgia Retail Association 1095 North Jamestown Road Apartment E Decatur, Georgia 30033
40. J. Robert Watson Fulton Federal Savings & Loan Assn. 1733 North Holly Lane, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
41. Judi Rogers Georgia Council - National Association of Social Workers 4734 Winthrop Drive College Park, Georgia 30337
42. Jay Bowman Georgia Right to Life Committee 3187 Francine Drive Decatur, Georgia 30033
43. Phil Paradice Georgia Savings & Loan League 1616 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
44. George L. Harris, Jr. Georgia Bankers Association P. O. Box 891 Atlanta, Georgia 30301
45. Cloyd K. Hall Capricorn Records 535 Cotton Avenue Macon, Georgia 31201

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46. Charles H. Lindsey Registered Agent Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council Georgia Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Georgia Sign Association 2689 Riderwood Drive Decatur, Georgia 30033
47. Harold Sheats Association County Commissioners of Georgia 2036 Headland Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
48. Earl T. Leonard The Coca Cola Company 310 North Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30301
49. William C. Talmadge The Coca Cola Company 310 North Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30301
50. Bob Bullington The United Transportation Union P. 0. Box 80763 Chamblee, Georgia 30341
51. Kenneth A. Dunphy Exxon Company, USA 22 Executive Park Drive West Atlanta, Georgia 30329
52. Jesse R. Moore Atlanta Association of Educators 201 Ashby Street, N.W. Suite 212 Atlanta, Georgia 30314
53. Wade E. Holland, Jr. Nationwide Insurance Companies & Affiliates Post Office Box 6498 Columbia, S.C. 29206
54. Rusty Kidd Medical Association of Georgia 938 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
55. Charlie Templeton Medical Association of Georgia 938 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
56. John Langsfeld Association County Commissioners of Georgia 1124 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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57. Jack W. Houston Georgia Association of Petroleum Retailers, Inc. P. O. Box 639 Decatur, Georgia 30031
58. Jack Acree Georgia School Boards Association Sheraton Biltmore Hotel 817 West Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30383
59. Jack Partridge General Telephone Company P. 0. Box 1440 Moultrie, Georgia 31768
60. J. Robert Benton Southeastern Counsel Wine Institute 1001 International Blvd. Suite 1104 Atlanta, Georgia 30354
61. William F. Morie Georgia Automobile Dealers Association 508 Hartford Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
62. Steve Nimmer Registered Agent, 3M Company Georgia Automobile Dealers Association Farm Equipment Association P. 0. Box 269 Blackshear, Georgia 31516
63. StewartHuey Registered Agent Georgia State Association of Life Underwriters DeKalb Association of Life Underwriters Building Owners & Managers of Atlanta American Subcontractors Association, Georgia Chapter 2200 Parklake Drive Suite 150 Atlanta, Georgia 30345
64. Hill R. Healan Association County Commissioners of Georgia Suite 1124 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
65. Harrison W. Bray Georgia Oilmen's Association 148 Cain Street, Suite 507 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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66. Wilton Hill Georgia School Bus Drivers Assn. Box 158 Reidsville, Georgia 30453
67. W. M. (Bill) Alexander City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303
68. Paul B. Owens Southern Christian Leadership Council 3390 Fairburn Road, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311
69. Wilbur T. Fitzgerald Georgia .Municipal Association 220 - 10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
70. Dr. DuPree Jordan, Jr. Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia 3330 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 557 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
71. Dorris Holmes League of Women Voters 346 Pinetree Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
72. Coy R. Johnson Registered Agent National Association of Independent Insurers The Prudential Life Ins. Co. 1976 Silvastone Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
73. Frank W. Laskowski The Retired Officers Association, Atlanta Chapter 685 North Superior Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30033
74. Bill Cummings Georgia Assn. of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
75. Glenn Newsome Georgia Assn. of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
76. Bruce E. Widener Registered Agent Georgia Utility Contractors Association Georgia Water & Pollution Control Association Suite 125, 3009 Rainbow Drive Decatur, Georgia 30034

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77. Blanche Clayton Centra Villa Community Club 1717 Centra Villa Drive, S.W. Apartment B-6 Atlanta, Georgia 30311
78. Walter L. Coleman, III Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Atlanta Branch 960 Hunter Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311
79. Joanna Hanes Georgia Beer Wholesalers Suite 1420, 2 Peachtree Street First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
80. Paul L. Hanes Registered Agent, Georgia Beer Wholesalers 100 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
81. Charles Fortson Communications Workers of America, Georgia Political Council B-6 Trail Creek Estates Athens, Georgia 30601
82. Emory Lipscomb Registered Agent National Association of Independent Insurers Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation Southeaster Fidelity Life Insurance Company 112 North Main Street Gumming, Georgia 30130
83. Clark Browne Registered Agent Youth Foundation of America Common Cause 205H Winding River Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30338
84. Monroe M. Smith, Jr. Communications Workers of America, Georgia Political Council 279 Logan Street Atlanta, Georgia
85. L. C. Gillespie, Jr. Communications Workers of America, Georgia Political Council P. 0. Box 431 Locust Grove, Georgia 30248
86. Charlie Brown Communications Workers of America, Georgia Political Council P. O. Box 2566 Columbus, Georgia 31902

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87. Wade D. King Communications Workers of America, Georgia Political Council 2792 Skyline Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
88. Eric Holmes, Jr. Petroleum Council of Georgia (A Division of American Petroleum Institute) Suite 506, 161 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
89. Elizabeth B. Duncan Common Cause 660 Elkmont Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
90. Dorothy L. Love Common Cause 2603 Winding Lane, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
91. Bill McBrayer Georgia Retail Association 8th Floor, Suite E2 Atlanta Merchandise Mart Atlanta, Georgia 30303
92. William Hollberg Common Cause 659 Elmwood Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
93. William Barnes Common Cause 1260 Zimmer Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
94. Douglas K. Smith Common Cause 2560 Delk Road, Apt. C-27 Marietta, Georgia 30062
95. Josephine C. Sisk Common Cause 1165 East Beehwood Dr., N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
96. Robert B. Symonette Georgia Power Co. P. O. Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
97. John A. Roberts Georgia Power Co. P. 0. Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302

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98. Sims Garrett Georgia Motor Trucking Assn. 500 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30308
99. C. W. Larcom Common Cause 2823 Kathryn Court East Point, Georgia 30344
100. Bill T. Hardman Hardman & Stuckey Suite 2547 100 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
101. George G. Neffinger Common Cause 130 - 26th Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
102. Henry Milhollin Georgia Department of Agriculture 19 Hunter Street Atlanta, Georgia 30334
103. John Tucker Legal Research Group, Inc. 52 Park Lane, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
104. W. F. Jackson Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Route 4, Box 247 Porsyth, Georgia 31029
105. James P. Martin, Jr. Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants 1504 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
106. James A. White, Jr. Registered Agent Georgia Industrial Loan Assn. Georgia Independent Meat Packers Georgia Mineral Producers Assn. Home Builders Assn. of Georgia Suite 320, 1100 Spring Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
107. EdBayley Professional Fire Fighters of Ga. P. O. Box 933 Marietta, Georgia 30060
108. Hubert L. Harris, Jr. C & S National Bank P. O. Box 4899 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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109. Rowanda M. Isaf American Association of University Women 993 Fairfield Drive Marietta, Georgia 30062
110. Gretta Dewald Democratic Party of DeKalb 2231 Kodiak Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
111. J. Lucius Black Georgia Farm Bureau Route 2 Preston, Georgia 31824
112. Jim McClure Professional Fire Fighters of Ga. P. O. Box 933 Marietta, Georgia 30060
113. Adron Harden Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Box 6870 Macon, Georgia 30295
114. John W. Cox Air Transport Association Hartsfield Int'l Airport Delta Airlines Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia 30320
115. Garland H. Williams Fulton County Board of Education 786 Cleveland Avenue, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia
116. Virginia Stringer Georgia League of Women Voters 3166 Maple Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30305
117. Jan Berry Georgia League of Women Voters 3166 Maple Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30305
118. Dorothy Tracy Georgia League of Women Voters 3166 Maple Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30305
119. John P. Stevens First National Bank P. 0. Box 4148 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
120. William E. Renouf Pacific Finance 3781 Northeast Expressway Suite 138 Atlanta, Georgia 30340

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121. Robert M. Gaines DeKalb Association of Educators 233 Linkwood Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
122. BufordC. Cole DeKalb Association of Educators 2756 Ridgepark Drive Tucker, Georgia 30084
123. L. A. Wood, Jr. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. 125 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia 30346
124. Hershel W. Farmer Seaboard Coast Line R. R. Co. 1800 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
125. James W. Kittrell Seaboard Coast Line R. R. Co. 1800 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
126. Dorothy P. Spence American Institute of Architects 2525 Peachtree Center Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
127. Harold Joiner Georgia Forestry Association 2829 Blue Grass Lane Decatur, Georgia 30034
128. Joseph Raymond Foerst Common Cause Route 4, Flower Drive Douglasville, Georgia 30174
129. L. Clifford Adams, Jr. Georgia Municipal Association P.O. Box 896 Elberton, Georgia 30635
130. Susan R. Hester Georgia Nurses Association 518 Park Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30316
131. Claude McGuinn Communications Workers of America, Georgia Political Council 830 Larry Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033
132. James Thompson United Auto Workers 1280 Winchester Parkway, S.E. Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080

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133. Herbert C. Green United Auto Workers 1280 Winchester Parkway, S.E. Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
134. Abit Massey Georgia Poultry Federation P. O. Box 763 Gainesville, Georgia 30501
135. Jane Yarn S. A. V. E. 881 West Conway Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
136. J. Lanier Bannister Concerned Taxpayers of Forsyth County Box 867 Gumming, Georgia 30130
137. John N. Booth Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. 125 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia 30346
138. W. Elmer George Georgia Municipal Association 220 -10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
139. Bryce W. Holcomb Georgia Soft Drink Association 2508 Carroll Avenue Suite 208 Chamblee, Georgia 30341
140. Dick Dorsey American Insurance Association 3445 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
141. E. C. Mitcham, Jr. Georgia Association of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
142. PhilHarrison Georgia Dental Association 3715 Northside Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30327
143. R. B. Edwards United Transportation Union 1653 Downing Circle Macon, Georgia 31206
144. Claude R. Glaze Brotherdhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks 525 North Hairston Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

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145. John B. Scott City of Forest Park, Georgia 4144 O'Hara Road Forest Park, Georgia 30050
146. Loraine Penn Licensed Practical Nurses Assn. of Georgia 2628 Godfrey Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
147. Joel Williams Savannah Foods and Industries, Inc. Box 339 Savannah, Georgia 31402
148. Wm. Padgett Trust Company of Georgia P.O. Box 4418 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
149. Mary Mize Licensed Practical Nurses of Georgia, Inc. 699 Willoughby Way, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
150. Roger T. Lane Georgia Pharmaceutical Assn. 1 LaVista-Perimeter Office Park Suite 108 Tucker, Georgia 30084
151. Jimmy Carter Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. 177 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
152. J. D. Finger Exxon Company, USA P.O. Box 7167 Macon, Georgia 31204
153. Charles L. Skinner Georgia Motor Trucking Assn. 500 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30308
154. Glenn M. Hogan Georgia Hospital Association 92 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 303'03
155. Ski Bashinski Registered Agent Georgia Funeral Directors Assn. Georgia Motorcycle Dealers Assn. Georgia Auto & Truck Wreckers Assn. Recreational Vehicle Dealers Assn.

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Georgia Utility Contractors Assn. Georgia Well Drillers Assn. Surveying & Mapping Society of Georgia Suite 123 3009 Rainbow Drive Decatur, Georgia 30034
156. Jim Whipkey Georgia Bankers Association William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia
157. Dr. Sid Williams Georgia Chiropractic Assn. 3220 Bankhead Highway Lithia Springs, Georgia
158. Albert M. Shaw Exxon Co. USA 2567 Central Avenue Augusta, Georgia 30904

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 16, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves

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Richardson Ross
Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman
Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre

Snow Stone
Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker
Twiggs Vaughn Waddle

Walker Wall
Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson
Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend J. A. Landers, Director of Missions, Concord Baptist Association, Clarkdale, Georgia.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 109. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Parrish of the 97th, Petro of the 46th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Peters of the 2nd, Greer of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Ware of the 68th, Tolbert of the 56th, Leonard of the 3rd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Re parations Act" so as to provide that in cases in which the minimum in-

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surance required by this Act is cancelled by the insurer, upon receipt of notification of such cancellation the Dept. of Public Safety shall send a notification to the owner of such motor vehicle that the Dept. has been informed of the fact of such cancellation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 110. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Petro of the 46th, Peters of the 2nd, Greer of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Ware of the 68th, Tolbert of the 56th, Leonard of the 3rd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that in cases in which the minimum insurance required by this Act is cancelled by the insurer, upon receipt of notification of such cancellation the Dept. of Public Safety shall send a notification to the owner of such motor vehicle that the Dept. has been informed of the fact of such cancellation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 111. By Messrs. White of the 132nd, and Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1103, relating to form of official elec tion ballots, as amended, so as to provide for the form in which constitu tional amendments are to appear on the ballot; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 112. By Messrs. Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to provide for the confiscation and sale of certain articles of tangible personal property used in the commission of a felony; to pro vide for proceedings in the superior court; to provide for disposition of proceeds from a sale; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 113. By Mr. Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-25, relating to sentences, so as to pro vide that a sentence for life imprisonment shall be a sentence for ninetynine years imprisonment; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 114. By Mr. Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that inmates serving life sentences shall become eligible for consideration for parole by the Board upon completion of the service of thirty-three years; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 115. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to the establishment of creditable service for service under another retirement system; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 116. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to regulate the automotive repair industry; to provide a short title; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 117. By Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, Sheats of the 28th, Hill of the 127th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying pistols with out a license, so as to make carrying a pistol without a license outside of certain areas a felony; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 118. By Mr. Petro of the 46th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, Beckham of the 89th, Mrs. Calhoun of the 88th, Messrs. Sams of the 90th, Williamson of the 45th, and Mrs. Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 119. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. Sheats of the 28th, and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years changing the population bracket to 300,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 120. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1314.2, relating to how an elector may cast his vote, so as to prohibit modified straight party ticket voting; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 121. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2904, relating to licenses to carry pistols, so as to increase the license fee; to provide that the sheriff must approve the bond required of an applicant for a pistol license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 122. By Messrs. Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in connection with the affairs of the employer only; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 123. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to death before retirement of members under certain circumstances; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 124. By Messrs. Russell of the 53rd, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to authorize members of the Board to issue a warrant for the arrest of a parolee or conditional releasee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 125. By Messrs. Russell of the 53rd, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that in considering certain cases the Board shall notify the sentencing judge and district attorney of the county where such person was sentenced; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 126. By Messrs. Russell of the 53rd, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, particularly as it provides for the power and method of grant ing clemency, pardon or parole or other relief from sentence, so as to provide for a written decision signed by Board members when granting relief from a sentence; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 127. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Karrh of the 106th, Howard of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:

A Bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to prescription and the obtaining of good title to realty by adverse possession so as to change the

provisions relating to the obtaining of good title by adverse possession in regard to certain classes of property; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 128. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Howard of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to traverse juries in general, so as to provide that all civil actions where the claim for damages is less than $3,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs, and all misdemeanor cases in the superior courts, shall be tried by a jury of six jurors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 129. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th:
A bill to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, as amended, so as to change the number of strikes which the accused and the State shall have in selecting juries to try felonies; to change the size of the jury panel in felony trials; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 130. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to repeal an Act repealing Section 59-705 of the Code of 1933 in its entirety, and to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to general pro visions relative to traverse juries so as to provide for the challenge of jurors for favor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 18-130. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that in the superior court a jury of six shall hear civil cases and certain criminal cases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 19-130. By Mr. Linder of the 44th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Billy R. German; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 20-130. By Mr. Davis of the 56th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. J. Fred Holland; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 21-130. By Messrs. Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Dennis M. Cox; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 22-130. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all City of Atlanta and City of Atlanta school ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Atlanta who are disabled and who have a net income not exceeding $8,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 23-130. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Newnan Development Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs-Local Affairs.
HR 24-130. By Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, and Petro of the 46th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that an increase in the compensation for any elective official in this State shall not apply to the current term of the official in office at the time the increase is approved; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 25-130. By Messrs. Randall of the 101st, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Banks of the 104th, and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for minimum quali fications for justices of the peace, candidates seeking the office of justice of the peace, and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 131. By Messrs. Greer of the 43rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Cole of the 6th, Egan of the 25th, Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Messrs. Russell of the 53rd, Brown of the 34th, Marcus of the 26th, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to preliminary provisions relative to banks and banking so as to define and redefine certain terms; to authorize the Commissioner of the Dept. of Banking and Finance to regulate the acquisition and control of stocks in banks and bank holding companies by bank holding companies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

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HB 132. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to provide that certain monies paid or deposited as security shall be placed in escrow or in a trust account and shall bear interest; to provide for the rate of such interest; to provide for the repayment of such money and interest; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 133. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-902, relating to amount of bail in mis demeanor cases and acceptance by sheriffs and constables, so as to provide that municipal police officials shall accept property bonds, bail and cognizance bonds in certain cases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 134. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising the adoption laws so as to provide that an adopted child may take by inheritance from relatives of the adopting parents; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 135. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education As sistance Authority so as to authorize the Authority to establish and administer a program of student incentive scholarships; to provide for veterans priority in the incentive scholarship program; to authorize the Authority to provide for a program of guaranteed loans to students; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 136. By Mr. Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to create the Appling Water Authority in Columbia County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 137. By Messrs. Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Nix, Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, and Howard, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new Charter for the City of Marietta so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 138. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1, relating to the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on certain transactions involving real property so as to create and preserve opportunities for Georgians to obtain loans to buy homes and to otherwise deal in and encumber real estate and interests therein by eliminating the legal maximum rate of interest in transactions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking:

HB 139. By Messrs. Greer and Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the retirement of the judges and solicitor-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Civil Court of Fulton County, and the judge of the Juvenile Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 140. By Messrs. Greer and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide for a Chief Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, and for a Director of the Traffic Violations Bureau of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, so as to provide for compensation of said Chief Deputy Clerk and Director; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 141. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to increase the number of members of the Board of Com missioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 142. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 143. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to change the method and procedures for filling vacancies in the membership of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 144. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill td create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 27-144. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, and the Coroner of Douglas County, or any member of the Douglas County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 145. By Messrs. Toles of the 16th, and Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of certain prac titioners of the business of auctioneering; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 146. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 133rd, Larsen of the 119th, Jones of the 126th, Jordan of the 58th, Chance of the 129th, Hudson of the 137th, Keyton of the 143rd, Carrell of the 75th, Walker of the 115th, Connell of the 87th, and others:
A Bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a health in surance plan for public school teachers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 147. By Messrs. Larsen of the 27th, Patten of the 146th, and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Scenic Trails Act" so as to change the definition of the term "Department"; to provide for bikeways; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Pish and Recreation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 49. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, and Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to Hospital Authorities, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to make grants to hospital

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authorities; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall administer such grants; and for other purposes.

HB 50. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program of Education in Georgia Act" so as to change the age of eligibility for enrollment in the general educational and occupational programs of the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.

HB 51. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to require certain swimming pools to be surrounded by fences or barriers; and for other purposes.

HB 52. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the licensing of dealers of firearms so as to prohibit the sale or transfer of handguns to certain persons; to provide for a waiting period in connection with the sale or transfer of handguns; and for other purposes.

HB 53. By Mr. Lane of the 40th: A Bill to create a State Boxing Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 54. By Messrs. Phillips of the 120th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school; and for other purposes.

HB 55. By Mr. Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways so as to provide that the maximum speed limit on all streets and highways for all vehicles except certain busses shall be 55 miles per hour; and for other purposes.

HB 56. By Messrs. Banks of the 104th, Greer of the 43rd, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill relating to the development of small businesses; declaring the legislative intent to encourage State purchases from small businesses; requiring the Department of Community Development to assist small businesses and to otherwise coordinate activities relating thereto; pro viding that a meaningful percentage of State purchases and contracts be procured from small businesses; and for other purposes.

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HB 57. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Early County so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 58. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner; and for other purposes.

HB 59. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Early County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 60. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a health insurance plan for State Employees so as to provide that each tax commissioner, tax collector and tax receiver in this State shall be eligible to participate in such health insurance plan; and for other purposes.

HB 61. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to reduce the penalty imposed upon profit and nonprofit corporations for the late filing of annual reports; and for other purposes.

HB 62. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Miller County; and for other purposes.

HB 63. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Beckham of the 89th, and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that all named insureds in existing motor vehicle liability policies who have not previously responded to an offer to accept or reject the optional coverages required to be offered by the Act shall be given an opportunity to accept or reject, in writing, the optional coverages required to be offered; and for other purposes.

HB 64. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles so as to provide that the sale and financing of mobile homes shall be regulated under the provisions of the law applicable to homes

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and not under the provisions of the law regulating motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 65. By Mr. Wall of the 61st: A Bill to amend an Act providing how motorcycles shall be operated so as to regulate the operation of such motorcycles upon multi-laned high ways ; and for other purposes.
HB 66. By Mr. Wall of the 61st: A Bill to amend Code Section 30-127, relating to custody of children in divorce proceedings so as to provide for visitation rights of parties to whom custody is not awarded; and for other purposes.
HB 67. By Mr. Wall of the 61st: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission so as to require periodic and terminal billings for electric, gas and water services to note certain items in a conspicuous manner; and for other purposes.

HB 68. By Mr. Wall of the 61st: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to the nomination of candi dates so as to provide that unopposed candidates in primaries shall not be listed upon the ballot and shall be certified by the political party as the nominee for that party for the office sought; and for other purposes.
HB 69. By Mr. Wall of the 61st: A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1005 relating to the qualification of candidates in a primary so as to change the time within which candidates may qualify for party nomination; and for other purposes.

HB 70. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to prohibition of certain election campaign activities within two hundred fifty feet of polling places so as to change the distance at which such activities may be conducted; and for other purposes.

HB 71. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th, Hatcher of the 131st, and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to create the Albany-Dougherty Payroll Develop ment Authority so as to provide authority for the issuance of certain revenue anticipation bonds; and for other purposes.

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HE 72. By Mr. Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the duties of the supervisor of pur chases so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to employ or designate a competent person or persons to compile the Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 73. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act limiting the liability of persons making land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes so as to provide an exception with respect to the attractive nuisance doctrine; to change the provisions relating to charging admission; and for other purposes.

HB 74. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women; and for other purposes.
HB 75. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-23, relating to crimes involving abuse of governmental office so as to provide that the influencing of certain witnesses shall be unlawful; and for other purposes.
HB 76. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act" so as to provide that the district attorney shall repre sent the plaintiff under the provisions of the said Act where the plain tiff is an applicant or recipient of public assistance or the obligee is a dependent child or the obligees are dependent children; and for other purposes.
HB 77. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to provide that the Commissioner of the Dept. of Administrative Services and such special assistants as he may designate shall be in the un classified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion; and for other purposes.
HB 78. By Messrs. Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend the Gasoline Marketing Practices Act so as to amend and add definitions, to provide additional requirements, limitations and restrictions upon the distribution of gasoline and special fuels; and for other purposes.

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HB 79. By Mr. Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County so as to provide that the Ben Hill County Commissioners may provide for a full time Administrative Officer for the County; and for other purposes.

HB 80. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to the limitation upon the ad valorem tax rate of municipal corporations so as to provide that the limitation shall not apply to the City of West Point; and for other purposes.

HB 81. By Messrs. Adams of the 14th, Mullinax of the 69th, Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively governing the treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to repeal the provisions prohibiting counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing local laws, ordinances, resolutions or rules that include drinking, being a common drunkard, or being found in an intoxicated or incapacitated condition, and for other purposes.

HB 82. By Messrs. Alexander of the 38th, and Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be the duties of all sheriffs, chiefs of police, and the heads of any other State law enforce ment agency to obtain, or cause to be obtained, the name, address and age of all persons arrested by law enforcement officers; and for other purposes.

HB 83. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide rules for the recognition and enforcement of moneyjudgments rendered in the courts of foreign states; and for other purposes.

HB 84. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes.

HB 85. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that persons accused of crime, who have not been previously convicted of a felony, with their consent, may be placed on probation after a finding but before an adjudication of guilt, so as to provide for the destruction of certain records upon the completion of probation or upon release by the court prior to the termi nation of probation; and for other purposes.

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HB 86. By Messrs. Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide for isolated schools; and for other purposes.

HR 11-86. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, and Irwin of the 130th:
A Resolution compensating the William Brothers Grocery Company; and for other purposes.

HR 12-86. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for compensating innocent victims of violent crimes; and for other purposes.

HR 13-86. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.

HR 14-86. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the restoration of all rights, privileges and immunities of citizen ship which have been removed or impaired as a result of the conviction of any crime, without further proceedings, upon an unconditional release from prison following the completion of the sentence or upon the expira tion of any period of parole or probation; and for other purposes.

HB 87. By Messrs. Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a tax on certain deeds, instruments, or other writings transferring real estate so as to provide that said tax shall not apply to any transfer of real estate between a husband and wife in connection with a divorce case; and for other purposes.

HB 88. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th, Noble of the 48th, Harden of the 154th, Larsen of the 27th, Glanton of the 66th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to prohibit any State board, body, agency, official, institution or other person or associations from discriminating against optometrists licensed under Code Chapter 84-11 for visual care services when the visual care services are within the scope of practice of optometrists licensed under said Chapter; and for other purposes.

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HB 89. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Electric Membership Corporations Act" so as to provide that directors of electric membership corporations may be compensated for their services rendered on behalf of such corporations; and for other purposes.

HB 90. By Messrs. Cole and Foster of the 6th, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to change the provisions relating to salaries and compensa tion of secretaries for judges of the superior courts and district at torneys ; and for other purposes.

HB 91. By Messrs. Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to define the offense of criminal issuance of a bad check; to provide prima facie evidence of such off ense; to provide punishments for such offense; and for other purposes.

HB 92. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to provide compensation for Public Service Commissioners Emeritus; and for other purposes.

HB 93. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (more than 500,000) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act, so as to change the pension provisions relating to beneficiaries; and for other purposes.

HB 94. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (more than 500,000) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities so as to change the provisions relating to the refund of amounts paid into the pension fund; and for other purposes.

HB 95. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 by the U.S. Census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years, changing the population bracket to 300,000 or more according to the U. S. Census of 1970; and for other purposes.

HB 96. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of

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such cities, so as to change the employee and employer contributions; and for other purposes.

HB 97. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000' or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide that an accurate statement of accumulations in the pension fund shall be sent to each employee at the end of each year; and for other purposes.

HB 98. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the provisions relating to eligibility for retirement benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 99. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide credit for fractional years of service; and for other purposes.

HB 100. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the pension provisions for certain officers and employees; and for other purposes.

HB 101. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide for the cost of living increases for certain employees; and for other purposes.

HB 102. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish benefits to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes.

HB 103. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68-502, relating to the definition of terms pertaining to the regulation of motor carriers so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of the term "motor carrier"; and for other purposes.

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HB 104. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68-602, relating to the exemption of certain motor vehicles from regulation as motor common carriers so as to change the provisions relative to the exemption of motor vehicles operating within the corporate limits of municipalities; and for other purposes.

HB 105. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code 34-6, relating to the registration of electors so as to provide for the registration of electors by mail; to provide for the form of registration cards for use by applicants for registration by mail; and for other purposes.

HB 106. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to the nomination ef candidates, so as to provide that unopposed candidates in primaries shall not be listed upon the ballot and shall be certified by the political party as the nominee for that party for the office sought; and for other purposes.

HB 107. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to create a Products Safety Unit in the Office of the Governor; to authorize officers of the unit to be commissioned as officers of the Consumer Products Safety Commission; and for other purposes.

HR 15-107. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that each county or group of counties shall have legislative power to establish a commission with the authority to protect the rivers and flowing streams within the said county or group of counties; and for other purposes.

HB 108. By Mr. Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt the sale or use of drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians from the tax imposed by said Act; and for other purposes.

Mr. Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 28. Do Pass.

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HB 30. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th, Chairman.

Mr. Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 10. Do Pass. HB 12. Do Pass. HB 43. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Mr. Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 47. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 75. Do Pass. HB 87. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Mr. Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Plan ning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under

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consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 6. Do Pass.
HB 42. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 6. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to repeal and replace the Charter of the City of Fairmount, Ga., as amended, to create a new charter for said City; to prescribe the corporate boundaries of said City; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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

HB 42. By Mr. Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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

Mr. Ray of the 56th requested that the following communication appear in the Journal:

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HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta

January 16, 1975

The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker's Office State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Due to a death in my family I respectfully request a leave of absence for Friday, January 17, 1975.

Sincerely,
/s/ George E. Ray Representative District 56, Post 2

Leave of absence was granted.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 28. By Messrs. Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th and Murphy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Miss Amanda Blake to appear before the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Amanda Blake is known throughout the world as a very talented and outstanding actress, having appeared as "Miss Kitty" in the Gunsmoke television series; and
WHEREAS, Miss Blake and her husband, Mr. Frank Gilbert, have been very active in promoting conservation and preservation of wildlife; and
WHEREAS, she attended Brenau Academy and is currently on the Board of Trustees of Brenau College in Gainesville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she is dedicated to helping the handicapped citizens of the United States, and is in Atlanta to participate in the Georgia Cham ber of Commerce's "Stay and See America in Georgia" bicentennial opening event, known as "Art in the Dark"; and

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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recog nize the many outstanding- accomplishments of the lovely and talented Miss Amanda Blake.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Miss Amanda Blake to appear before this body on Thurs day, January 16, 1975.

HR 29. By Messrs. Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th and Murphy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION.
Inviting Dr. Edgar Mitchell to appear before the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Edgar Mitchell has served his Country with dis tinction, dedication and ability as an astronaut; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mitchell was the sixth man to walk on the moon; and
WHEREAS, he is known for his research and work in extrasensory perception and psychic phenomena; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mitchell is participating in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's "Stay and See America in Georgia" bicentennial opening event, known as "Art in the Dark", which is an art show for the blind, visually handicapped and limited sighted citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recog nize the many outstanding accomplishments of this dedicated American.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Dr. Edgar Mitchell to appear before this body on Thursday, January 16, 1975.

Mr. Lambert of the 112th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and be referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary:

HB 78. By Messrs. Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend the Gasoline Marketing Practices Act so as to amend and add definitions, to provide additional requirements, limitations and restrictions upon the distribution of gasoline and special fuels; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted and HB 78 was referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 34. By Messrs. Stone of the 138th, Culpepper of the 98th, Lane of the 40th, Smith of the 42nd, Hill of the 41st and Irwin of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Miss Kathy Pales to address the House of Representatives; to invite Mr. Dave Lee, Miss Ann Patterson, Mr. Alien Pain, Miss Becky West, Mr. Tim Castellaw, Miss Lori Maxey and Mr. Stanley Smith to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Kathy Pales has recently been elected as State President of the 4-H Clubs of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she is the daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. W. D. Pales of Hazelhurst; and
WHEREAS, she has provided outstanding leadership to the youth of this State in her work in the 4-H Clubs of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she exemplifies the 4-H slogan "To Make The Best Better"; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recog nize the many outstanding accomplishments of Miss Kathy Pales; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dave Lee of College Park and Miss Ann Patterson of Gumming also serve as officers of this outstanding organization, and Mr. Alien Fain, Miss Becky West, Mr. Tim Castellaw, Miss Lori Maxey and Mr. Stanley Smith serve as members of the 4-H Board; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to recognize the many outstanding accomplishments of these dedicated citizens of the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Miss Kathy Pales to address this body on Monday, Febru ary 10, 1975, and does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mr. Dave Lee, Miss Ann Patterson, Mr. Alien Fain, Miss Becky West, Mr. Tim Castellaw, Miss Lori Maxey and Mr. Stanley Smith to appear before this body on Monday, February 10, 1975.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit ap-

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propriate copies of this Resolution to Miss Kathy Pales and to each person hereinabove named.

HR 35. By Mr. Linder of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION
Designating Georgia Dental Health Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a sound program of dental health is absolutely es sential to establish, maintain and preserve a vital and healthy popula tion in this State; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to focus the attention of the citizens of this State upon the importance and necessity of the establishment of a sound program of dental hygiene and health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA that February 10, 1975, is hereby desig nated as "Georgia Dental Health Day", and each and every citizen of this State is hereby urged to recognize the necessity of observing a sound program of dental health in order to maintain a vital and healthy population within this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a representative of the Geor gia Dental Association is hereby cordially invited to address the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of time not to exceed three minutes on February 10, 1975, on Georgia Dental Health Day.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 17. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum in surance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits; and for other purposes.

Mr. Ware of the 68th moved that further consideration of HB 17 be post poned until tomorrow, January 17, 1975, immediately after the period of unan imous consent.

The motion prevailed and HB 17 was postponed.

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HB 16. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved Feb. 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 113), so as to provide that all named insureds in existing motor vehicle liability policies who have not previously responded to an offer to accept or reject the optional coverages required to be offered by the Act shall be given an opportunity to accept or reject, in writing, the optional coverages required to be offered; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Hill of the 127th moves to amend HB 16 by adding a section (e) to read as follows: "Where the optional minimum coverage is selected under this Act the insuring company shall rebate the difference between the minimum coverage cost and the coverage cost of the original coverage selected by the policyholder. Said rebate shall be made payable to original named policyholder."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Alexander Banks Battle Baugh Blackshear Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Carrell Carter Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Cole
Coleman
Colwell
Cooper
Culpepper
Daugherty
Dover Edwards, C. W.
Egan
Elliott
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Glover

Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Karrh Keyton King
Lane, Dick
Larsen, G. K.
Leggett
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
McCollum
McDonald
Miles
Milford
Nix
Owens

Parham Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Sams Scott Sheats Sigman
Sizemore
Smyre
Sweat
Taggart
Townsend
Twiggs
Walker
Wall
Watson
White
Williams
Williamson

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Beck
Berry Bolster Buck Burruss Carlisle Carr Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Collins Connell Cox Davis Dixon Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harris, J. F. Hawkins Hays Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Kilgore Knight Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee, W. J. (Bill) Leonard Linder Marcus Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

Noble Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Stone Thompson Tolbert
Toles
Triplett Vaughn Waddle Ware West Wheeler, Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Beckham Bray Carnes Clifton Dean Dent Hamilton

Harris, J. G. Hatcher Horton Kreeger Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R.

McKinney Parrish Snow Thomason Tucker Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 77, nays 81.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawking Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble

Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Glover Holmes

Lucas Petro

Scott

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Carnes Clifton Dent Harris, J. G. Hatcher

Horton Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McKinney

Parrish Snow Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 5.

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

Mrs. Glover of the 32nd requested the following statement appear in the Journal:

January 16, 1975

Honorable Glenn W. Ellard, Clerk House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Ellard:

Will you please let the record show that my vote on HB 16 is "yea"? I inadvertently pressed the button to "nay".

Thank you.

/s/ Mildred Glover Representative District 32.

Mr. Holmes of the 39th requested that the following statement appear in the Journal:
Honorable Glenn W. Ellard, Clerk of House of Representatives:
Please let the record show that I wish to change my vote to "yea" on HB 16. Upon further reflection on the Bill after my vote was cast, and even though the amendment to require that the rebate be given to policy holders electing to reduce their coverage was defeated, I believe on the whole the Bill to be beneficial and therefore would like the record to show that I wish to vote "yea".
/s/ Bob Holmes Representative, District 39.

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Mr. Parrish of the 97th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when HB 16 was taken up for consideration and was therefore unable to have his votes recorded on the same.

He wished to have the Journal show that had he been present he would have voted "nay" on the amendment and "aye" on the passage of the Bill.

HB 2. By Mr. Colwell of the 4th:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for the Department of Offender Rehabilitation a supplementary appropriation for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the Department and the purposes provided for herein; to confer certain responsibilities upon the Office of Planning and Budget; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. There are here by appropriated to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the Department and the purposes provided for herein, the following sums of money:

A. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions ________-..,,__
Consolidated Branches Budget:
Personal Services ____--.-____,,,,,,,,_,,,,_,,,,,, Regular Operating Expenses --_.____.------_--_--- Travel __,,_,,__,,__,,_,,_,,,,,_,,,,-_,,,,,,,,,,,,_,,,,,, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______~..___ Publications and Printing _,,______.__,,__,,_,,______,,,, Equipment Purchases .--__.-------___------_--___-- Per Diem and Fees -------___.___-------__,,_-_--_--__.__,, Computer Charges ___.....,,,,._____..--..-.....__----.--______ Capital Outlay _.________.__-_._____.__.__.____-___-_._._-_____ Total Funds Budgeted _-_._..________.____-__.__-._-________ State Funds Budgeted __..________.__...______________._.___ Total Positions Budgeted __________________________

--0--
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--

The object classes applicable to this appropriation shall be in the amounts and for the purposes listed above.

B. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections __----_.,,__
Construction, Maintenance and Special Projects Budget: Personal Services ____.-.__,,__,,-.._,,_____-----__-_.

--0-- --0--

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Regular Operating Expenses ----_------.----._--__ Travel _._.....-..,,.._..._......__..-......_-..-..,,-...-.__...._._.... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_-.-_..._. Publications and Printing .____,,_._,,__--.___--____,,____ Equipment Purchases ___._,,.. _.__.- ,,__,,,,___..._ Per Diem and Fees ------.--------------------.._-__.-- Computer Charges .----.,,-.--_,,--.__.--__.--__..._,,.. Total Funds Budgeted __,,..._____...._...___.....__...__..___. State Funds Budgeted ...,,_--....--.._,,_.-_____.._....__..._ Total Positions Budgeted .--------------..---..____.

--0--

TOTAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION

F.Y. 1974-75

_..._._._.._-._,,__

--0--

Section 2. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropri ations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget shall cease to be an obligation of the State.

Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for the Department of Offender Rehabilitation a supplementary appropriation for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the Department and the purposes provided for herein; to confer certain responsibilities upon the Office of Planning and Budget; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1: Department of Offender Rehabilitation. There are here by appropriated to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the Department and the purposes provided for herein, the following sums of money:
A. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions --,,.__...__----$ 1,083,631

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1. Consolidated Branches Budget:
Personal Services ..._._____...........__-........__-.........._.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ......_____-.....-.____-_-.....$ Travel --_,,__.____-._-__..____--.._.._.___--..__..,,___---__..-_-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.-_--________$ Publications and Printing _...........___.........___......_$ Equipment Purchases _..--........-._._._......____.--..-_._.$ Per Diem and Fees __-.___...____,,_______.___.__._______._____,,___$ Computer Charges --.------_----,,--,,__._..------__.,,..$ Capital Outlay ___._____,,____,,___,,_______._.______________._______$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._..__........_.-.____._...........,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted _,,___,,_.___--_-_-____-__-_.___..$ Total Positions Budgeted

105,000 329,740
1,000 --0-- --0-- 150,000
5,000 --0--
75,000 665,740 665,740
40

2. Georgia State Prison Budget:
Personal Services ..___,,----_,,,,-----,,---_-------..--.$ Regular Operating Expenses .___....._____........_-______.$ Travel __..........--_.-............_..-........_-_......__--........__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..--,,_..__-.$ Publications and Printing .....,,__......__.__.--..,,_._,,$ Equipment Purchases ___,,-_____,,_.,,_.,,- -_,,___$ Per Diem and Fees -.,,........,,____-.......______.-......,,.__..$ Computer Charges ,,_--------.--.-----.,,.--------..--_-$ Capital Outlay _,,,,,,__________,,____,,._,,____,,_$ Total Funds Budgeted _-........-___-........-____-......_.$ State Funds Budgeted ._.....,,,,.......-._._._......._-..,,_-.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 335,400 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 335,400 335,400 --0--

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
Personal Services _______----.________,,_--___________.._._.__.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ------...-_.----_.--..$ Travel _^^..______^ ._,,_________,,_,,.______._._.__,,__,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --__----_--..$ Publications and Printing ....................................I Equipment Purchases ...._..___.--.--...._,,_--......._______$ Per Diem and Fees .___.........._____--.........__...........$ Computer Charges --.--.,,,,__--------_,,--.--.---__._--$ Capital Outlay -.___-_,,....._..__,,...._......,,,,..._.....,,$ Total Funds Budgeted _..,,,,-...........__...............__._.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._...,,___......-..___._...-........_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 82,491
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
82,491 82,491 --0--

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .-.__._____._,_,,,,______..______________.___...__$ Regular Operating Expenses .._.___.-.--.,,..-.-_____-..$ Travel ...................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._--_--___.--_$ Publications and Printing _____.__________,,____:_________$ Equipment Purchases _-,,.......,,....__..............,,_____,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ..........__--.........___.__-_-..._........$ Computer Charges ----------_.,,--------_----__..--.$ Capital Outlay ...._.......-...___..-....___......_....._....___$

105,000 747,631
1,000 --0-- --0-- 150,000
5,000 --0--
75,000

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The object classes applicable to this appropriation shall be in the amounts and for the purposes listed above. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $495,440 is designated and committed for the purpose of renovating, equipping, and operating the Kemper Building as a male correctional center.
B. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections ___.___...._....$ 1,207,300

1. Construction, Maintenance and Special Projects Budget:

Personal Services .................._..._ ..........._.___..__ $

Regular Operating Expenses --..--------------.--.$

Travel ....-.......................------------.----.---I

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................^

Publications and Printing ____,,......___._------.------$

Equipment Purchases ...........................$

Per Diem and Fees ........._._........_.-_._.._--.----.------$

Computer Charges ...................

......^

Capital Outlay ...................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted ... .,,---$

State Funds Budgeted ,,--.---,,$

Total Positions Budgeted

18,790 37,510
5,000 --0-- --0--
4,000 --0-- --0-- 1,112,000 1,177,300 1,177,300
3

2. General Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services ....... ..._.,, ......,,..-$

Regular Operating Expenses ,---------..--.$

Travel _:....................__._..___-......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.--___----_.$

Publications and Printing .,,.,,..__..,,......___.___.........$

Equipment Purchases ,,.--.,,._.---....._._----_-..------_$

Per Diem and Fees ................................................^

Computer Charges ................................................^

Capital Outlay ........................ .^

Total Funds Budgeted .___._.____.._______.....-.._._____--__-$

State Funds Budgeted .-,,

. ..........__..$

Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
30',000 --0--
30,000 30,000 --0--

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .._._.....__....._.._....$ Regular Operating Expenses ___--,,___.,,_._--______--$ Travel ......... ..^...... ..................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_..__.__--__.$ Publications and Printing _____......_______.__._____.....__._$ Equipment Purchases _----...-,,---.-------,,..--.,,---:$ Per Diem and Fees ................ ......._ .-......$ Computer Charges ....._..____-....__..__....._.,,_._._-....,,__.__.$ Capital Outlay ........................ ^

18,790 37,510
5,000 --0-- --0--
4,000 --0--
30,000 1,112,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $600,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of constructing an additional dormitory at the new Georgia Women's Correctional Institution in Baldwin County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $200,000 is designated

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and committed for the purpose of planning and land acquisition for a new correctional facility in Chatham County.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $172,000 is designated and committed for boiler replacement at Georgia Industrial Institute, condensate returns and boiler repairs at Georgia Diagnostic and Classi fication Center, and electrical renovations at Stone Mountain Correc tional Institution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $140,000 is designated and committed for the initial design work for the Glynco facility.
Provided, that the above $140,000 for initial design work of the Glynco facility shall only be available for expenditure therefor after the Department of Corrections has received written assurance that said facility and real estate will be transferred and deeded to the State at no cost to the State.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized to redirect the $2,331,446 unexpended balance of Georgia Building Authority (Penal) funds which were originally committed to construct the Atlanta Area Community Correctional facility, to build sufficient dormitories to house a total of 600 inmates each at the Columbus and Macon Correctional facilities and to off-set cost increases at the Macon Correctional facility.
TOTAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
F.Y. 1974-75 .__._.,,...$ 2,290,931

Section 2. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appro priations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget shall cease to be an obligation of the State.

Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 2, designating Mr. Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 2 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by Committee substitute.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson, A. W.
Tolbert

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Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler

White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Mr. Stone.

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Edwards, W. Harris, J. G. Hatcher

Horton Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Noble Thomason Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

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

Mr. Ray of the 56th requested leave of absence for Friday, January 17, 1975, in order that he might be able to attend the funeral services of his wife's grand
mother.

Leave of absence was granted.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, January 17, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D., Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks ' Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B., Sr. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiller Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parris Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Reaves

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Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre

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Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle

Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Coleman Harris, J. G. Hatcher

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton

Matthews, C. Ray Townsend

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Glenn Spivey, Pastor, Preston Baptist Church, Preston, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 148. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Burruss of the 21st, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Phillips of the 120th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to create the Heritage Trust Commission; to set forth the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 149. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Burruss of the 21st, Egan of the 25th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to regulate the drilling of any well other than wells drilled to a depth of less than 1800 feet for the purpose of tapping of or drawing from underground fresh water supplies or for the purposes of injecting any type of substance or substances into such wells; and for other pur pose.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 150. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th, Carrell of the 75th, Walker of the 115th, Knight of the 67th, Triplett of the 128th, Greer of the 43rd, Adams of the 14th, Peters of the 2nd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act," so as to authorize counties and certain munic ipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 151. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st, Stone of the 138th, Jones of the 126th, Russell of the 64th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitarians so as to authorize an applicant for a license to take the examination prior to completion of the experience requirement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 152. By Messrs. Randall of the 101st, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucus of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd, Walker of the 115th, White of the 132nd, Scott of the 37th, Dean of the 29th, and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 79A relating to pharmacists, Pharmacy and drugs so as to authorize the substitution of generic and brand name drugs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 153. By Messrs. White of the 132nd, Brown of the 34th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Randall of the 101st, and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide for the annual preparation and distribution of sum maries for certain public school students of general laws enacted and

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constitutional amendments proposed in each calendar year; to designate responsibility for such publication; to authorize cooperation by the Office of Legislative Counsel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 154. By Messrs. Carries of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Messrs. Ray of the 56th, Lane of the 40th, Marcus of the 26th, McKinney of the 35th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to the definition of "gross income", so as to provide that "gross income" shall not include amounts up to $5,000 received as retirement income under the provisions of the Federal Civil Service Retirement Law, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 155. By Mr. Hill of the 127th: A Bill to provide for the suspension of the duty to pay rent for dwellings certified to be unfit for human habitation by the county health depart ments in all counties of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 156. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th: A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relating to optional and compulsory service retirement benefits, so as to reduce the number of years of creditable service necessary for retirement under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 157. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th: A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, so as to change the provisions relating to the allowance on service retirement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 158. By Mr. Buck of the 95th: A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide for an additional postretirement benefit adjustment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 159. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to nomination of candi dates, so as to prohibit a candidate from qualifying in a primary if he

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has already qualified for the same office in the primary of another party; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 160. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-620, relating to permanency of registra tion, biennial revision of records, and re-registration, so as to require the biennial updating of voter registration records; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 161. Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to keeping of registration cards and other papers, voter registration places and office hours, so as to require voter registration places to post an appropriate sign indicat ing that applications for registration may be received and electors regis tered at such place; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 162. By Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Connell of the 87th, Jones of the 126th, Wheeler of the 152nd, Adams of the 14th, Toles of the 16th, Larsen of the 27th, Noble of the 48th, Ross of the 76th, and others.
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 163. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Lane of the 81st, Hill of the 127th, Nessmith of the 82nd, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 so as to provide for a certain exemption to the requirement that rescue organizations be licensed by the State Director of Civil Defense; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 164. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Hudson of the 137th, Eraser of the 139th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Toles of the 16th, Battle of the 124th, Childers of the 15th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Rush of the 121st, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act which comprehensively and exhaustively revises, supersedes and consolidates the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners so as to provide for the reimbursement of counties

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for the cost of maintaining certain prisoners in the county jails before such prisoners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 165. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for compulsory school attendance so as to provide that all children between the ages of five and sixteen years shall be enrolled in a public or private school; to eliminate the twelfth grade; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 166. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act" so as to change the composition of the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 30-166. By Messrs. Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Horace A. Veal; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 31-166. By Mr. Castleberry of the Ulth:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Georgetown, Quitman County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 32-166. By Mr. Adams of the 36th: A Resolution compensating Edward Robert Cash; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 33-166. By Mr. Adams of the 36th: A Resolution compensating Roy L. Cash; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 167. By Messrs. Williamson of the 45th, Glanton of the 66th, Irvin of the 23rd, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, Messrs. Larsen of the 27th, and Bolster of the 30th: A Bill to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to elections, so as to delete therefrom those provisions which permit the elector to cast a straight party vote; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 168. By Messrs. Williamson of the 45th, Burton of the 47th, Glanton of the 66th, Smith of the 42nd, Irvin of the 23rd, Mrs, Felton of the 22nd, and Mr. Bolster of the 30th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to provide for an automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 169. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th, Buck of the 95th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Ware of the 68th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved Apr. 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 170. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th, Buck of the 95th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Ware of the 68th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others:
A Bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 171. By Messrs. Cox of the 141st, Long of the 142nd, and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to provide for the grant of visitation rights to the grandparents of certain children; to provide for the enforcement of the grant of such rights; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 172. By Messrs. Cox of the 141st, Long of the 142nd, Linder of the 44th, Shanahan of the 7th, Ross of the 76th, Reaves of the 147th, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to require any law enforcement officer who arrests any person who appears to be intoxicated to ascertain if said person is wearing identification which indicates that he has a medical disability which would account for his actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 173. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Mr. Carrell of the 75th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Mrs. Glover of the 32nd, Messrs. Holmes of the 39th, Alexander of the 38th, Russell of the 64th, and others:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 174. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Phillips of the 120th, Larsen of the 27th, Carr of the 105th, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire of the 9th, Knight of the 67th, Patten of the 149th, Mostiler of the 71st, and Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to provide for the establishment and implementation of a State wide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to con serve and protect land, water, air and other resources of the State; to provide that certain land-disturbing activities may not be carried out without a permit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 175. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Meriwether County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 176. By Messrs. Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to prohibit the judge from engaging in the private practice of law; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 177. By Messrs. Burruss of the 21st, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to prohibit certain unauthorized transfers and reproductions of recorded material; to prohibit distribution and sale of such unauthorized transfers and reproductions of recorded materials; to provide certain exceptions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 178. By Mr. Buck of the 95th, and Mrs. Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia and creating a fund known as the "Firemen's Pension Fund" so as to delete that portion of Section 9 providing that the Attorney General shall act as legal advisor to the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Pension Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 179. By Mr. Buck of the 95th, and Mrs. Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide that certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia not now eligible for group term life insurance may become eligible for same under certain conditions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 180. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend the Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act so as to exempt from the taxes imposed by said Act the sale of material to a county or in the name of a county which is used for the repair, construction, improvement, extension or maintenance of a public roadway; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 181. By Messrs. Pinkston of the 100th, Evans of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd, and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 91-1126, relating to the use of certain publicly owned utilities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 36-181. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Edwin J. Odom; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 37-181. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Benjamin Wynn; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 38-181. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Charles F. Perry; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 182. By Messrs. Harden of the 154th, Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Walker of the 115th, Boss of the 76th, Leggett of the 153rd, Tucker of the 73rd, Hudson of the 137th, Shanahan of the 7th, Irvin of the 10th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System so as to make certain persons members of the retirement system and to allow such persons to establish prior service credits under the retirement system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 183. By Messrs. Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix and Edwards of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Pinkston of the 100th, King of the 96th, Shana han of the 7th, Hudson of the 137th, Snow of the 1st, and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement so as to create the crime of bail jumping; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 184. By Messrs. Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Murphy of the 18th, Edwards and Nix of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Pinkston of the 100th, King of the 96th, Shanahan of the 7th, Hudson of the 137th, Snow of the 1st, and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2502, relating to determinate sentences, so as to authorize the judge fixing a sentence to place certain conditions upon the suspension or probation of a sentence; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 39-184. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Buck of the 95th, Collins of the 144th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee so as to provide terms of the ap pointed members of the Committee; to provide for the appointment and terms of the chairman and the vice chairman of the Committee; to pro vide for filling vacancies; to remove the Legislative Counsel as an ex officio member of the Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 40-184. By Mr. Irvin of the 23rd, Mrs. Calhoun of the 88th, Messrs. Sams of the 90th, Harrison of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Williamson of the 45th, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, and Mr. Burton of the 47th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize and direct the General Assembly to provide by law for the consti tutional convention; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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HB 185. By Mr. Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to delete the provisions relative to required local support of the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia; to provide that said Adequate Program for Education shall be paid entirely from State funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 186. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107 relating to Georgia taxable net income so as to change the provisions relating to taxable net income; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:
HB 109. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Parrish of the 97th, Petro of the 46th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Peters of the 2nd, Greer of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Ware of the 68th, Tolbert of the 56th, Leonard of the 3rd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that in cases in which the minimum insurance required by this Act is cancelled by the insurer, upon receipt of notification of such cancellation the Dept. of Public Safety shall send a notification to the owner of such motor vehicle that the Dept. has been informed of the fact of such cancellation; and for other purposes.

HB 110. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Petro of the 46th, Peters of the 2nd, Greer of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Ware of the 68th, Tolbert of the 56th, Leonard of the 3rd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that in cases in which the minimum insurance required by this Act is cancelled by the insurer, upon receipt of notification of such cancellation the Dept. of Public Safety shall send a notification to the owner of such motor vehicle that the Dept. has been informed of the fact of such cancellation; and for other purposes.

HB 111. By Messrs. White of the 132nd, and Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1103, relating to form of official election ballots, as amended, so as to provide for the form in which constitutional amendments are to appear on the ballot; and for other purposes.

HB 112. By Messrs. Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to provide for the confiscation and sale of certain articles of tangible personal property used in the commission of a felony; to pro-

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vide for proceedings in the superior court; to provide for disposition of proceeds from a sale; and for other purposes.

HB 113. By Mr. Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-25, relating to sentences, so as to pro vide that a sentence for life imprisonment shall be a sentence for ninetynine years imprisonment; and for other purposes.

HB 114. By Mr. Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that inmates serving life sentences shall become eligible for consideration for parole by the Board upon completion of the service of thirty-three years; and for other purposes.

HB 115. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to the establishment of creditable service for service under another retirement system; and for other purposes.

HB 116. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to regulate the automotive repair industry; to provide a short title; and for other purposes.

HB 117. By Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, Sheats of the 28th, Hill of the 127th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying pistols with out a license, so as to make carrying a pistol without a license outside of certain areas a felony; and for other purposes.

HB 118. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, Beckham of the 89th, Mrs. Calhoun of the 88th, Messrs. Sams of the 90th, Williamson of the 45th, and Mrs. Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; and for other purposes.

HB 119. By Mrs. McKinney of the 35th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. Sheats of the 28th, and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees

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of such cities who have served 25 years changing the population bracket to 300,000; and for other purposes.

HB 120. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1314.2, relating to how an elector may cast his vote, so as to prohibit modified straight party ticket voting; and for other purposes.

HB 121. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2904, relating to licenses to carry pistols, so as to increase the license fee; to provide that the sheriff must approve the bond required of an applicant for a pistol license; and for other purposes.

HB 122. By Messrs. Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in conection with the affairs of the employer only; and for other purposes.

HB 123. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to death before retirement of members under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 124. By Messrs. Russell of the 53rd, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to authorize members of the Board1 to issue a warrant for the arrest of a parolee or conditional releasee; and for other purposes.

HB 125. By Messrs. Russell of the 53rd, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that in considering certain cases the Board shall notify the sentencing judge and district attorney of the county where such person was sentenced; and for other purposes.

HB 126. By Messrs. Russell of the 53rd, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, particularly as it provides for the power and method of granting clemency, pardon or parole or other relief from sentence, so as to pro-

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vide for a written decision signed by Board members when granting relief from a sentence; and for other purposes.

HB 127. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Karrh of the 106th, Howard of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to prescription and the obtaining of good title to realty by adverse possession so as to change the provisions relating to the obtaining of good title by adverse pssession in regard to certain classes of property; and for other purposes.

HB 128. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Howard fo the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to traverse juries in gen eral, so as to provide that all civil actions where the claim for damages is less than $3,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs, and all misdemeanor cases in the superior courts, shall be tried by a jury of six jurors; and for other purposes.

HB 129. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, as amended, so as to change the number of strikes which the accused and the State shall have in selecting juries to try felonies; to change the size of the jury panel in felony trials; and for other purposes.

HB 130. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to repeal an Act repealing Section 59-705 of the Code of 1933 in its entirety, and to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to general provi sions relative to traverse juries so as to provide for the challenge of jurors for favor; and for other purposes.

HR 18-130. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that in the superior court a jury of six shall hear civil cases and certain criminal cases; and for other purposes.

HR 19-130. By Mr. Linder of the 44th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Billy R. German; and for other purposes.

HR 20-130. By Mr. Davis of the 56th: A Resolution compensating Mr. J. Fred Holland; and for other purposes.

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HR 21-130. By Messrs. Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Dennis M. Cox; and for other purposes.

HR 22-130. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all City of Atlanta and City of Atlanta school ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Atlanta who are disabled and who have a net income not exceeding $8,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year; and for other purposes.
HR 23-130. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Newnan Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 24-130. By Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, and Petro of the 46th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that an increase in the compensation for any elective official in this State shall not apply to the current term of the official in office at the time the increase is approved; and for other purposes.
HR 25-130. By Messrs. Randall of the 101st, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Banks of the 104th, and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to provide by law for minimum qualifica tions for justices of the peace, candidates seeking the office of justice of the peace, and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace; and for other purposes.
HB 131. By Messrs. Greer of the 43rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Cole of the 6th, Egan of the 25th, Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Russell of the 53rd, Brown of the 34th, Marcus of the 26th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to preliminary provisions relative to banks and banks so as to define and redefine certain terms; to authorize the Commissioner of the Dept. of Banking and Finance to regulate the acquisition and control of stocks in banks and bank holding companies by bank holding companies; and for other purposes.

HB 132. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to provide that certain monies paid or deposited as security shall be placed in escrow or in a trust account and shall bear interest; to provide for the rate of such interest; to provide for the repayment of such money and interest; and for other purposes.

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HB 133. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-902, relating to amount of bail in mis demeanor cases and acceptance by sheriffs and constables, so as to provide that municipal police officials shall accept property bonds, bail and cognizance bonds in certain cases; and for other purposes.

HB 134. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising the adoption laws so as to provide that an adopted child may take by inheritance from relatives of the adopting parents; and for other purposes.

HB 135. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education As sistance Authority so as to authorize the Authority to establish and administer a program of student incentive scholarships; to provide for veterans priority in the incentive scholarship program; to authorize the Authority to provide for a program of guaranteed loans to students; and for other purposes.

HB 136. By Mr. Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to create the Appling Water Authority in Columbia County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 137. By Messrs. Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Nix, Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, and Howard, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new Charter for the City of Marietta so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 138. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1, relating to the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on certain transactions involving real property so as to create and preserve opportunities for Georgians to obtain loans to buy homes and to otherwise deal in and encumber real estate and interests therein by eliminating the legal maximum rate of interest in transactions; and for other purposes.

HB 139. By Messrs. Greer and Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the retirement of the judges and solicitor-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Civil Court of Pulton County, and the judge of the Juvenile ourt of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

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HB 140. By Messrs. Greer and Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide for a Chief Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, and for a Director of the Traffic Violations Bureau of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, so as to pro vide for compensation of said Chief Deputy Clerk and Director; and for other purposes.

HB 141. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to increase the number of members of the Board of Com missioners; and for other purposes.

HB 142. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Com missioners; and for other purposes.

HB 143. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to change the method and procedures for filling vacancies in the membership of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 144. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; and for other purposes.
HR 27-144. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the recall of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, and the Coroner of Douglas County, or any member of the Douglas County Board of Educa tion; and for other purposes.
HB 145. By Messrs. Toles of the 16th, and Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of certain practitioners of the business of auctioneering; and for other purposes.
HB 146. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 133rd, Larsen of the 119th, Jones of the 126th, Jordan of the 58th, Chance of the 129th, Hudson of the 137th, Keyton of the 143rd, Carrell of the 75th, Walker of the 115th, Connell of the 87th, and others:
A Bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a health

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insurance plan for public school teachers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 147. By Messrs. Larsen of the 27th, Patten of the 146th, and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Scenic Trails Act" so as to change the definition of the term "Department"; to provide for bikeways ; and for other purposes.

Mr. Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Plan ning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 57. Do Pass. HB 58. Do Pass. HB 59. Do Pass. HB 71. D'o Pass. HB 79. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 57. By Mr. Howell of the 140th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Early County, so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 58. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 59. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Early County; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 71. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th, Hatcher of the 131st and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to create the Albany-Dougherty Payroll Develop ment Authority, (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 2870), so as to provide authority for the issuance of certain revenue anticipation bonds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 79. By Mr. Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, (Ga. Laws 1914, p. 232), as amended, so as to provide that the

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Ben Hill County Commissioners may provide for a full time Administra tive Officer for the County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read:

HR 42. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Buck of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable James H. "Sloppy" Floyd; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on Friday, December 20, 1974, the members of the General Assembly and the citizens of the State of Georgia lost an out standing friend with the untimely passing of Honorable James H. "Sloppy" Floyd, the distinguished Representative from Chattooga Coun ty; and
WHEREAS, he served with distinction as a member of the House of Representatives from 1953 until the time of his death; and
WHEREAS, throughout his service as a member of the House of Representatives and as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, he worked diligently and with untiring dedication to foster and maintain a program of sound fiscal management for the State; and
WHEREAS, he constantly fought to improve the quality of the services which the State provides to its citizens and the manner in which those services are provided; and
WHEREAS, his knowledge of State government and the legislative process made him a man whose advice was constantly sought by his colleagues in the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, he was known as a man who was firm in his beliefs but who was both fair and honest with his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, while his influence will be felt for decades to come, his presence during future deliberations by the General Assembly will be sorely missed; and

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WHEREAS, he was the devoted husband of Mrs. Doris Floyd and the father of three outstanding children.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby express their deepest regrets at the passing of Honorable James H. "Sloppy" Floyd and hereby express their sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Floyd and the members of his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Floyd.

HR 43. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Coiling of the 144th, Buck of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Honorable Daniel K. Grahl; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Honorable Daniel K. Grahl, a distinguished member of the House of Representatives since 1965 recently passed away; and

WHEREAS, he was held in the highest esteem by his colleagues in the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, he was one of the most respected and influential mem bers of the House of Representatives and served with great effectiveness as Chairman of the Education Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, Vice Chairman of the Education Committee and Chairman of the State Fisheries Subcommittee of the Recreation Committee; and

WHEREAS, he was an outstanding businessman and civic leader in Fort Valley and Warner Robins, having organized the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce and having served as the editor, publisher and owner of The Leader Tribune of Fort Valley; and

WHEREAS, his wise counsel and warm friendship will be deeply missed by all members of the General Assembly.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby express their sincerest and deepest regret at the passing of Honorable Daniel K. Grahl.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the family of Honorable Daniel K. Grahl.

Eulogies were spoken in honor and memory of the late Representatives James H. Floyd and Daniel K. Grahl by the following members of the House:

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Messrs. Matthews of the 145th, Greer of the 43rd, Patten of the 146th, Snow of the 1st, Culpepper of the 98th, Wood of the 9th, Egan of the 25th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th and Murphy of the 18th, Speaker
of the House.

On the adoption of the Resolutions, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight

Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Rush

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Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Carlisle Coleman Hatcher

Hill, B. L. Horton Jessup

Matthews, C. Phillips, R. T. Ray

On the adoption of the Resolutions, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Resolutions were adopted.

Mr. Howell of the 140th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Com munity Affairs and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 62. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Miller County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted and HB 62 was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 44. By Messrs. Lucas of the 102nd, Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the "Golden Boots" Precision Drill Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the beauty, grace and discipline of human movement in tandem is a matter of art and of tireless effort; and

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WHEREAS, no finer example of this art and effort may be found than in the precision drills of the Macon Central High School "Golden Boots" Precision Drill Team; and

WHEREAS, the "Boots" have won the national championship honors for drill teams for the past five years, as sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at its annual Drill Meet; and

WHEREAS, the "Boots" are ably coached by Retired Sgt. Maj. Oscar Sapp, Jr., and led by Cadet Tony K. Martin; and

WHEREAS, the members of the "Boots" are James Spencer, Jeffrey Morris, Tony Martin, Jimmy Windham, Keith Hulett, Phillip Scott, Edgar Cook, David Greene, William Jackson, Roy Barrineau, Gary Fellows, William Cater, William Trowbridge, Gregory Fellows, Steven Chancellor, Robert Skipper, Ronnie Greene and Bob Jacobs; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the fine young men of the "Golden Boots" Precision Drill Team be recognized for their outstanding achievements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Macon Central High School "Golden Boots" Precision Drill Team is hereby commended for its outstanding accomplishments and achievements.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to send appropriate copies of this resolution to Captain Tony K. Martin for the Team; Retired SGM Oscar Sapp, Jr., and to Macon Central High School.

HR 46. By Mr. Coleman of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. E. T. Methvin; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. E. T. Methvin has recently retired from his posi tion as Editor and Publisher of The Times-Journal in Dodge County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, prior to becoming Editor and Publisher in 1941, he served as Assistant Editor for eleven years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Methvin is known throughout Dodge County and the State of Georgia for the ability, incisiveness and dedication to the highest standards of professional journalism which he has displayed throughout his years with The Times-Journal and for his active in terest and participation in the economic, social and cultural life of his community and State.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby recognize and commend Mr. E. T. Methvin for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Dodge County and the State of Georgia while serving as Editor and Publisher of The Times-Journal.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. E. T. Methvin.

HR 47. By Messrs. Phillips of the 91st, Hutchinson of the 133rd and Patten of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets at the passing of the Honorable Zade Kenimer; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on September 12, 1974, the State of Georgia lost one of its most outstanding citizens in the passing of the Honorable Zade Kenimer, of Waverly Hall, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he was born in White County, Georgia, on July 12, 1905; attended White County public schools and Tenth District A.&M.; and graduated from Young Harris College, 1929; University of Georgia, 1933; and Piedmont College, 1935; and
WHEREAS, he was an outstanding attorney and public-spirited citizen of Harris County for many years, devoted to his neighbors, church, and community, and possessed of the virtues of honesty, patience, intelligence, tolerance, and compassion for his fellow human beings in high degree; and
WHEREAS, he made immeasurable contributions to the people of Georgia in the field of education as a teacher in the public schools, coauthor of the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, Super intendent of Harris County Schools, 1951-58; President of the Georgia Education Association, 1957-58; and member of the Sibley Commission, which was instrumental in saving public education in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, his ability as a public servant was further attested by the offices of trust and responsibility to which he was elected, including Mayor of Waverly Hall, 1936-45; State Representative from Harris County, 1945-49; and Judge of the Small Claims Court of Harris County, 1967-74; and
WHEREAS, his presence, wisdom, and experience will be missed by aillll wwVhion kIfnnpeww7 hViiimm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sincere regrets are hereby expressed in the passing of the Honorable Zade Kenimer, and deepest sympathy is hereby

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extended to Mrs. Estelle Mathis Kenimer and other members of his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the family of the Honorable Zade Kenimer.

HR 48. By Mr. Phillips of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing appreciation to Honorable Earl J. Phillips; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable Earl J. Phillips, an outstanding citizen and businessman from Pine Mountain, Harris County, has been active in civic, religious, and political affairs for many years; and
WHEREAS, he served the people of Harris County for more than twenty-six years as a member of the Harris County Board of Education, having been a continuous member from the time of his appointment in January, 1948, until his resignation on March 4, 1974; and
WHEREAS, he served with distinction as Chairman of the Board from August, 1960, until June, 1972; and
WHEREAS, during his years of tenure as a member and Chairman of the Board of Education he exhibited an unselfish devotion and in formed dedication to the needs and challenges of public education, thereby performing innumerable services to the people of Harris County and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby expresses its appreciation to the Honorable Earl J. Phillips for the services he has rendered to the people of Harris County and the State of Georgia in behalf of education.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Earl J. Phillips.

HR 49. By Mr. Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable George Bunyon Belflower; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the backbone and heart of governmental service is

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found in no more direct nor evident manner than in service at the local level; and

WHEREAS, during the period beginning July, 1948, and extending through July, 1974, the Honorable George Bunyon Belflower served well and honorably as the Executive Director of the Dodge County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service; and

WHEREAS, the exemplary service and efficiency of George Bunyon Belflower have already been recognized by several awards in Dodge County and in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body also recog nize the achievements and service of George Bunyon Belflower.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body expresses to the Honorable George Bunyon Belflower its deepest and most sincere appreciation for his years of dedication and exemplary service to the people of Dodge County and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable George Bunyon Belflower.

HR 50. By Mr. Waddle of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Northside High School Air Force Junior ROTC, Warner Robins, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Northside High School Air Force Junior ROTC, Warner Robins, Georgia, has been nationally recognized for its out standing academic and leadership program and for its community assistance and citizenship; and
WHEREAS, the "National Honor Unit" has been chosen to post the colors for the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, and to conduct a special presentation called the "Parade of Flags"; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia 62 "Eagle" Drill Team has won the Georgia State Championship for the last two years; and
WHEREAS, over the past year, the ROTC Unit has performed at football games, parades, the Houston County Fair and numerous civic functions; and
WHEREAS, the ROTC Unit is under the supervision and direction of Lieutenant Colonel C. E. Mahaffey and CMSgt. Don B. Davis.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend the Northside High School Air Force Junior ROTC, Warner Robins, Georgia, for its many achievements and outstanding contribu tions to its community and especially for being honored to post the colors for the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Lieutenant Colonel C. E. Mahaffey.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 45. By Mr. Vaughn of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that House Rule 20 is hereby amended by striking therefrom the words "State Treasurer" and substituting in lieu thereof the words "Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services."

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 28. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Carr of the 105th, Richardson of the 52nd and Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 806, ea seq.), as amended, so as to decrease until Dec. 31, 1976, the percent required for the national rate of insured unemployment affecting the on and off indicator in regard to extended benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 132, nays 0.

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

HB 87. By Messrs. Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a tax on certain deeds, instru ments, or other writings transferring real estate, approved April 18,

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1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 788), as amended, so as to provide that said tax shall not apply to any transfer of real estate between a husband and wife in connection with a divorce case; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.

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

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 47. By Messrs. Egan of the 25th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill providing an additional method for the exercise of the power of eminent domain before a special master so as to change the compensation of the special master; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend HB 47 by striking the figure "$100.00" wherever it appears and substituting the figure "$50.00",
and adding Section 3 to read as follows:
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming laws without his approval and shall apply to any proceedings then pending or thereafter instituted in the courts of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 92, nays 24.

The Bill, having received the requisite consitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Mr. Childers of the 15th wished to be recorded as voting "nay" on the passage of HB 47, as amended.

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HB 43. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 69-414 relating to municipal paving as sessments so as to provide that installment payments for paving assessments shall bear interest at the rate not exceeding ten per cent per annum; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:
The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 43 as follows:
(1) By striking the Word "ten" in the caption and inserting in lieu thereof the word "nine"
(2) By striking'the word "ten" on line 5 of Section 1 and inserting the word "nine"
(3) By striking the word "10" on line 15 of Section 1 and inserting the word "9", and
(4) By striking the word "ten" on line 18 of Section 1 and inserting the word "nine".
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Messrs. Ham of the 80th, Walker of the 115th and Snow of the 1st move to amend HB 43 by striking the word "ten" on lines 4, 10 and 22 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the word "nine". And by adding words "simple interest" after the word "cent" on lines 4 and 23 of page 1.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 43, as amended, was postponed until Monday, January 20, 1975, immediately after the period of un animous consents.
The hour of convening the Joint Session having arrived, pursuant to the provisions of HR 17, adopted by the House and Senate, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, called for the purpose of hearing an address from the Governor, convened and was called to order by the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, His Excellency, Governor George Busbee appeared before the Joint Session and delivered the following address:
GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE BUDGET MESSAGE TO
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The job of writing a state budget is getting harder every year be cause of an erratic economy that has been plagued in recent times by an

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oil crisis, inflation, recession, and even some fear that a depression might be lurking around the corner.

The General Assembly met in 1974 during the middle of the worst energy crisis this nation has ever experienced. This year we are faced with the worst recession in four decades and a rate of inflation approach ing 12 percent.

Because of fear of the energy crisis last year, Georgia's state gov ernment is now operating on a budget $10 million smaller than the previous year.

Although there are some people who would sharply curtail our future spending because of economic uncertainty, I do not think our future is quite as gloomy as some alarmists would have us believe.

Including surplus funds of $116 million, federal revenue sharing and projected income on hand July 1, 1974, we have a total of $380 million in new funds to appropriate over the next 18 months.

Projected revenues are $1.658 billion for the current fiscal year and $1.844 billion during 1976.

The revenue projection for the current year is an increase of $50 million over the original projection when the budget was passed last year. The increase is a result of the energy crisis not lasting as long as we thought possible.

I have already trimmed $36 million from planning revenue estimates, $18 million in each fiscal year to be fiscally responsible.

This may sound like a lot of money in view of the said state of our economy, but I believe our revenue projections are very conservative and sound and will be met.

To be ultra-cautious, I have worked with your legislative budget leaders to hold off any actions on perfecting the budgets until January revenue collections are in. If a reduction in the revenue estimates seems justified we will take action at that time. But I do not believe sub stantial--if any--revisions will be necessary.

During my campaign I promised there would be no general state tax increase during my administration. I can assure you that I am not going to jeopardize that pledge by proposing a program of overspending in my first year in office.
I am recommending an amended budget for fiscal year 1975 totaling $1,716,498,693. For fiscal year 1976, a budget of $1,955,576,269 is recom mended.

We are not starting a lot of new programs with these new budgets. These are tight spending programs that attempt to mostly upgrade existing programs and provide services needed in Georgia.

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Just because my name is on the budget document, I am not inflexible about making changes. I only had four weeks to prepare the budget and have already suggested some changes myself. I will work with the General Assembly over the next several weeks to produce a budget that truly meets our critical needs within the funds available for ex penditure.

In summary, most of the funds in this budget are recommended to meet critical needs such as upgrading education, providing property tax relief, stimulating economic development through improving our ports facilities and providing better highways to transport goods, meeting a crisis in Medicaid funding, relieving overcrowdedness in our prisons, providing a cost of loving adjustment for state employees, teachers and University System personnel and other similar needs.

These are not frills. They are immediate needs and concerns. My recommended budget meets only the minimum needs.

This budget accomplishes one important goal that I intend to abide by for four years--stopping the rapid increase in state employees.

Excluding teachers and University System personnel, we are recom mending a net increase of only 191 new employees.

To accommodate needs for new employees in many departments, we are reducing total employment in other departments. For instance, the Department of Transportation deleted 396 budgeted positions and will use the $5.1 million saved for critical highway resurfacing needs.

One new problem we are faced with this year was caused by the Fair Labor Standards Act which requires overtime pay for most state employees. No estimate of cost has been tabulated but it is substantial. For instance, manned park operations are now open only six days a week because of the law. We are providing sufficient new employees in the 1976 budget to open all park operations seven days a week.

This budget also applies the brakes to rampant bond financing. We are recommending new bond programs only for ports, the Inter state highway speed up and public schools.

Property tax relief is one program I feel we must fund next year. I have included $35 million in my budget for this purpose.

I realize this will not provide as much relief as some of us had hoped for this year, but we are proposing a ceiling on how much any Georgian can receive to stretch the dollars as far as possible for home owners and small farmers. The relief would be provided through state income tax rebates or refunds.

Although my administration has several major thrusts as I have previously stated on several occasions, the number one priority must be education.

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We are proposing the expenditure of $115 million in new education funds over the next 18 months to provide a better program of education by starting to finance the new Adequate Program for Education law which takes effect next July 1.

This total of $115 million includes bond funds for construction but does not include the $38 million which I have recommended for teacher pay raises.

The most important educational need is the expansion of the present ly limited kindergarten program into a full program that ultimately will serve every five-year-old child in the state.

I recognize that there are some who in good faith would like to defer this program. And, I am sure there are others who would like to spend the money on other projects. But I don't think any of us seriously question the need for this program. The evidence is becoming more and more compelling that this is a key to achieving excellence in education.

There will be some who say we can't afford to spend $18 million for kindergarten. I say if we are serious about excellence in education, we can't afford not to spend it.

One reason for the high degree of failures, dropouts, and poor achievement in Georgia schools is the lack of preparation for schools. Statistics show that children who attend kindergarten perform better in school.

My kindergarten proposal initially will serve some 26,000 students-- or one-third of all five-year-olds -- by continuing the existing program for handicapped children and expanding to include 25 percent of other five-year-olds on the basis of one teacher and an aide for each 20 students in average daily attendance.

Half-day sessions would be funded with double sessions held to make maximum use of classrooms.

The determination of which eligible students would be served first is left to the State Board of Education but it is anticipated that the Board will establish criteria to serve first those children who need help the most. Funds for testing to determine the five-year-olds with the greatest need are provided.

I sincerely hope that this program will not be scuttled by misguided values. We must improve our educational system and I know of no better way than to start our children off right in school.

It is also important that we provide additional help to those students who are already in school and are having difficulty. A state compen satory education program is recommended for grades 3, 4 and 5 at an increased cost of $5.2 million. A compensatory program is now in

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existence, but its funds are distributed on a per teacher basis and not placed where students need help.

My goal is to ensure that the funds are u^sed for no other purpose than to help students who are at least one and one-half years behind in academic achievement. Including funds already available, this program will be funded at a level of $12.3 million.

I am also recommending $14.3 million to provide 1,477 new teachers to reduce the pupil-teacher ratios in classrooms 4 to 7 from 28 to 25 students per teacher.

In the past, our funding for pupil-teacher ratio decreases has been diverted in many instances to fund such specialists as art, music and physical education teachers.

While these specialty teachers are important to our educational system, we also need smaller classes for the teachers who stay with one class all day. Therefore, language is included in the appropriations bill to make sure teacher allotments are used for this purpose.

Because art, music and physical education specialists are needed, I am proposing the first state funds ever to provide 291 of these specialists in grades 1 to 7 at a ratio of one for every 75 teachers. The cost is $2,362,817.

We're also asking $11.4 million in new funds for vocational educa tion, $7.1 million for special education, $1.9 million for instructional equipment, the first state funds for this specific purpose; $4.5 million for school lunch increases, including one cent per meal increases each year, and almost $25 million for local school construction through a new general obligation bond issue and direct capital outlay funds.

In addition, we are recommending $11.3 million to fund increased needs in such important areas as pupil transportation, instructional media, maintenance and operation and sick and personal leave.

For the University System, we are requesting $28.8 million in new funds. We are fully funding the formula which we approved several years ago. Included will be 613 academic personnel.

While the number of freshmen and sophomores is increasing only slightly, we are experiencing a large increase in graduate enrollment, which costs many times as much.

Direct capital outlay funds totaling $13.5 million will provide for rehabilitation of existing buildings for new use, new construction, land purchases and renovations. By providing direct capital outlay funds they will be available to the Regents in the first quarter of 1976 and will allow them to save money by speeding the projects along.

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In keeping with my promise, to make economic development one of the top priorities of my administration, I am recommending a $50 million bond program to improve our ports facilities.
Through better ports we can attract more international trade, establish a firmer base as a major distribution center even beyond southeastern borders, and provide a greater lure for industry to locate here.

We need to renovate our existing ports facilities, provide new facili ties to meet increasing demands, and purchase water-front land for future expansion. These improvements will yield $14 million in new state revenues and bolster our economy many times that amount.

I am also supporting a move to add $12 million in additional bonds for constructing a general purpose port on Colonels Island if the Corps of Engineers approves dredging of the channel to the island. This proposal is not in the printed budget, but I am working with legislators to locate the funds.
One key to economic expansion is good transportation. Therefore, I am recommending a $92 million bond program to speed up completion of our Interstate highway system. The bond program would be funded with an $8 million allocation from the general treasury because motor fuel funds are increasing less than one percent each year.

The principal will be repaid from the Federal Highway Trust Fund.

Our plan is to complete 1-16 with this bond program and start work on 1-185, which is the spur to Columbus from 1-85 near LaGrange.

1-16 is important because it connects north and middle Georgia with the coast and state ports operations, and 1-185 is important because it will put our second largest city -- Columbus -- on the Interstate system and open up the western part of the state to industrial expansion.

In addition to funding the Interstate speedup from the general treasury, we need to do more to help the Department of Transportation because its appropriation is tied to a constitutional allocation of motor fuel revenue. The fuel crisis has created a funding crisis for our high ways.
We must, however, protect our highway investments. To remain on a cycle of resurfacing our roads at least once every 10 years, I am requesting that $16 million be appropriated from the general treasury for this purpose in the current year's amended budget.

We will need a total of $31 million to meet resurfacing needs in 1976. This need will be met with $22.7 million in capital outlay and $8.3 million from a $27 million bond issue that is anticipated.

An equally important function of government is the care of our less fortunate citizens who need social and health services assistance.

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I am proposing $44.6 million in new funds for the Department of Human Resources, mostly to meet increased needs in programs already underway. Of this total, $20.5 million is earmarked to meet a crisis in the Medicaid program. Without help, Medicaid funding will end in May.

To meet remaining needs we are going to try and reduce abuses in the program. Before I took office I asked Governor Carter to provide $20,000 in emergency funds to initiate a computer program to identify abuses in the program to accomplish this goal.

Increased applications for food stamps have caused delays of up to 60 days for applicants seeking certification. An additional $2.9 million is recommended for personnel to speed up determination of eligibility for food stamps and to remove ineligibles from the rolls.

We also need to provide an increase for those Georgians who care for foster children in their homes. An additional $267,000 will increase compensation from $110 to $115.50 per child each month.

We are facing a very critical problem of overcrowdedness in our state prisons. In less than two years the number of inmates has in creased by some 1,500 with a prediction of further sharp increases to some 12,433 inmates in 1976.

But I am happy to report to you that we have developed a plan to house all of these inmates. As you know, a supplemental appropriations bill already is moving through the General Assembly to get a head start on this program.

An appropriation of $1,843,550 is urged to implement recommenda tions in criminal justice standards and goals that affect our correctional institutions. These funds would provide for four marginal risk centers to house those inmates whose offenses are not serious enough to be imprisoned but yet whom the judges feel should not be released im mediately, nine pre-release centers for reorienting inmates for a return to society, and a diagnostic team at the new women's prison.

Conservation measures that resulted from the fuel crisis last year caused Georgia motorists to slow down. An immediate result was a reduction of fatalities on our highways.

Now that a breakthrough has been achieved we must continue our efforts. One way to accomplish this is better patrolling of our highways. Therefore, I am asking you to fund 45 new troopers.

At the same time I am recommending 45 new radio operators. These are needed to keep our troopers from working overtime to man head quarters radios at night.

For a long time we have been gradually weeding politics from our state patrol. We need to take the final step and place all troopers on the State Merit System. This will help us retain our troopers and recruit

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better troopers in the future by providing better pay and better job protection.

To provide better training, we propose expansion of the Georgia Police Academy and regional academies. This will enable us to increase the hours of training for local law enforcement officers, new troopers and GBI agents from 114 to 240 hours.

For the Department of Natural Resources we are recommending $5.1 million in new funds, mostly to improve in programs currently underway.

These funds will provide for renewal of the fluoridation grant pro gram, hire personnel to keep parks open seven days a week, hire nine new internal administration employees to exert better control over fees collected at parks and through other programs, expand coastal marsh lands protection, and finance a $750,000 capital outlay program of maintenance at existing parks.

The Heritage Trust Program will be continued with an appropria tion of $1 million while a study is conducted to identify exact long-range needs of the program.

Although Georgia retains its ranking as the nation's leading poultry producing state when all aspects of the industry are included, we have dropped to number two in broiler production. Part of the reason for this decline is our distance from the big midwestern grain feed producers.

While there is little we can do about this problem, we can strengthen our position in broiler production by continuing to fund research.

For this purpose I am requesting an appropriation of $890,000 to the Department of Agriculture in 1976.

We are also requesting $600,000 in the amended budget for 1975 to build additional facilities at the farmers markets in Thomasville and Augusta.

With inflation now rising at a rate of almost 12 percent a year it is important that we provide a cost of living adjustment for our state employees, school teachers, and University System personnel. I am recommending $75 million spread over two fiscal years for this purpose.

The adjustment I am proposing for state employees places emphasis on the lower pay grades under the State Merit System and non-academic personnel in the University System. These are the people who are hurt most by inflation and who need help the most.

State employees will receive a $400 across the board increase or four percent of their gross salary -- whichever is greater -- effective April 1. The $400 across the board increase will address 75 percent of the Merit System personnel.

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State teachers will receive a four percent increase in the teachers' pay index on April 1 and an additional two and one-half percent increase on September 1.

In the University System, non-academic personnel will receive a $400 increase on April 1. Academic personnel will receive a four percent increase on April 1 and an additional two and one-half percent on September 1.

In 1976 we propose to undertake a comprehensive classification and salary structure study for state employees. Such a study has not been done since 1965. This is the first of several steps to correct the many deficiencies in this area.

Included in my proposed budget is $1.6 million to fund preliminary engineering and architectural work for the first phase of the Capitol Hill master plan, which is a recommendation on how the state can meet its growth needs between now and the year 2000.

Because of the early building of the MARTA station north of the Capitol, it is essential that this planning money be appropriated now for the state to protect its interest.

For our judicial branch we are asking $900,000 to permit the state to pick up the cost of a local defender system which now is paid by county governments.

We also need to take other actions to improve our sentencing pro cedures. I am asking $750,000 to fund pre-sentence diversion programs. The details of these programs have not been worked out but the goal is to give judges alternatives to incarceration. With the overcrowded conditions in our corrections system, we do not need to confine anyone if there is a better alternative.

Although these are big budget increases it must be kept in mind that we are operating on a base that has doubled in size in five years and is now. four times the size it was when the new budget laws were passed in 1962.

With fiscal year 1976 viewed as a recovery year, an 11.2 percent increase in collections is really not a very good performance. This will produce only $186 million in new funds for that year.

We collected $169 million in new funds -- just $17 million less -- in fiscal year 1974, a year in which the fuel crisis was at its peak and in which the current recession started and lasted eight months.

My spending proposals are conservative and carefully take into consideration the economic problems now existing.

This is a budget low on new programs and big on expanding those programs that actually get services down to the people who need them.

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Considering the economic uncertainties facing us, I feel this is a budget we can all be proud of in the knowledge that we have met the state's most pressing needs in the most fiscally responsible manner possible.

When you pass this budget you can go home and tell your constitu ents that even in these hard times you have adopted a budget which contains no fat and no frills, but yet provides the services they need.

Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.

The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A. M., Monday, January 20, 1975, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 20, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton

Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson

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Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre

Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Walker Wall Ware West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Messrs.:

Edwards, C. W. Hatcher Horton Larsen, W. W.

Leonard Matthews, C. Randall

Townsend Waddle Watson

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend Ronald A. Botsford, Pastor, Commerce Presbyterian Church, Commerce, Georgia:
Almighty God, we stand in Your presence in this hour to offer You our grateful praise for life and all its blessings; for the opportunity to serve You and our State in these days; and for the abundance of your blessings to us as individuals and as a people.
We pray especially for the Governor of our State and for each elected Representative of the people here assembled. Grant each one a keen sense of responsibility for the task that is before them in this session of the legislature. Grant them wisdom, courage and honor so that this day's work and that in the days to come may add to your glory before all peoples. Give them, we pray, the discernment and the strength to seek out and to do that which is right and well pleasing in your sight.
Where we fail, forgive us. Where we succeed, accept it as the gift of obedient servants to a loving Father. Grant each one the gift of humility and openness in service as we pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
AMEN.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HR 41-186. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date for the submission of proposed amendments to the Constitution or proposals for a new Constitution from the date of the general election in even-numbered years to the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 187. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (population 55,110-56,000) ; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.
HB 188. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act to fix the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to place secretaries of district attorneys under the State Merit System; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 189. By Messrs. Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Sunny Side and pro viding a new charter for the government so as to change the provisions relative to the governing body of said City; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

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HB 190. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to include additional persons as members of the System; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 191. By Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th, Adams of the 14th, Wheeler of the 152nd, and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket in surance so as to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy or contract or certificate provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 192. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Leonard of the 3rd, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, so as to pro vide for a system of registration of party affiliation; to allow electors to change party affiliation at certain times; to require the registrars to designate the electors' party affiliations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 193. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, so as to pro vide that the registration list for any general primary or general elec tion shall close thirty (30) days prior to said primary or election; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 194. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, McDonald of the 12th, Tolbert of the 56th, Bray of the 70th, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to campaign activities within two hundred fifty feet (250) of the polling place, so as to pro hibit campaign activity by all persons, including candidates; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 195. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-629, relating to voting from a list of electors so as to repeal the provision allowing voters in counties of less

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than 50,000 to vote at polling place of the election district containing the county courthouse; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 196. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Burton of the 47th, and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505 relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to provide for an automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 197. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, McDonald of the 12th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code 34-1313, relating to regulations in force at polling places, so as to prohibit the carrying of firearms except by certain peace officers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 198. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-807, relating to special elections held at the time of a general election, so as to provide the regulations by which such special elections shall be held; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 199. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall not serve as the Clerk of the board of commissioners; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 200. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Miller County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 201. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Miller County so as to place the solicitor of said court upon an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

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HB 202. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Miller County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 203. By Messrs. Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Mann of the 13th, and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, so as to change definitions relating to persons authorized to pre scribe drugs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 204. By Messrs. Bargeron of the 83rd, and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing a new Charter for the City of Louisville so as to change the qualifying fees of candidates for Mayor and Councilman; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 205. By Messrs. Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth so as to extend the corporate limits of said City and annex and incorporate certain additional land into said City; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs -- Local Legislation.

HB 206. By Mr. Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing counties and certain municipalities to levy a local income tax under certain conditions so as to change the provisions providing for a referendum; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 207. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-203, relating to the manner of drawing grand jurors and the number of names that may be drawn, so as to increase from 36 to 60 the maximum number of names that may be drawn; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 208. By Mr. Gignilliat of the 122nd:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to provide that officers, officials and employees of the Georgia Commission for National Bicentennial Celebration shall be in the unclassified service except those officers, officials and employees already covered by the State Merit System; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 209. By Messrs. Howard, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, and Nix, Harrison and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System, so as to change certain provisions relating to vested rights; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 210. By Messrs. Lane of the 81st, Battle of the 124th, Greer of the 43rd, Triplett of the 128th, and Daugherty of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to add a new Code Chapter 84-68, relating to licensed, public accountants; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 51-210. By Mr. Phillips of the 120th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Montgomery County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 52-210. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Alfred L. Knox; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 53-210. By Messrs. Johnson, Bailey, West, and Lee of the 72nd:
A Resolution to create the "Constitution Revision Commission"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 54-210. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Thrift; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 55-210. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. James H. Bohannon; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 211. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th, Coleman of the 118th, Burruss of the 21st, Irwin of the 130th, Carrell of the 75th, Irvin of the 23rd. Mrs. Childs of the 51st, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, and others:
A Bill to establish an Executive Center Pine Arts Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules:

HB 212. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to create the Meriwether County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 213. By Mrs. Childs of the 51st, and Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to nomination of candi dates, as amended, so as to require a candidate when qualifying in a primary to sign an oath that he is not at that time a candidate in any other primary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 148. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Burruss of the 21st, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Phillips of the 120th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to create the Heritage rust Commission; to set forth the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.

HB 149. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Burruss of the 21st, Egan of the 25th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to regulate the drilling of any well other than wells drilled to a depth of less than 1800 feet for the purpose of tapping of or drawing from underground fresh water supplies or for the purposes of injecting any type of substance or substances into such wells; and for other purposes.

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HB 150. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th, Carrell of the 75th, Walker of the 115th, Knight of the 67th, Triplett of the 128th, Greer of the 43rd, Adams of the 14th, Peters of the 2nd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act," so as to authorize counties and certain municipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 151. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st, Stone of the 138th, Jones of the 126th, Russell of the 64th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sani tarians so as to authorize an applicant for a license to take the exami nation prior to completion of the experience requirement; and for other purposes.

HB 152. By Messrs. Randall of the 101st, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucus of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd, Walker of the 115th, White of the 132nd, Scott of the 37th, Dean of the 29th, and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 79A relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs so as to authorize the substitution of generic and brand name drugs; and for other purposes.

HB 153. By Messrs. White of the 132nd, Brown of the 34th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Randall of the 101st, and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide for the annual preparation and distribution of sum maries for certain public school students of general laws enacted and constitutional amendments proposed in each calendar year; to designate responsibility for such publication; to authorize cooperation by the Office of Legislative Counsel; and for other purposes.
HB 154. By Messrs. Games of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, Mrs. Richardson the 52nd, Messrs. Ray of the 56th, Lane of the 40th, Marcus of the 26th, McKinney of the 35th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to the definition of "gross income", so as to provide that "gross income" shall not include amounts up to $5,000 received as retirement income under the provisions of the Federal Civil Service Retirement Law; and for other purposes.
HB 155. By Mr. Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to provide for the suspension of the duty to pay rent for dwelings certified to be unfit for human habitation by the county health depart ments in all counties of this State; and for other purposes.

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HB 156. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relating to optional and compulsory service retirement benefits, so as to reduce the number of years of creditable service necessary for retirement under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 157. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, so as to change the provisions relating to the allowance on service retirement; and for other purposes.

HB 158. By Mr. Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide for an additional postretirement benefit adjustment; and for other purposes.

HB 159. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to nomination of candi dates, so as to prohibit a candidate from qualifying in a primary if he has already qualified for the same office in the primary of another party; and for other purposes.

HB 160. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-620, relating to permanency of registra tion, biennial revision of records, and re-registration, so as to require the biennial updating of voter registration records; and for other purposes.

HB 161. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to keeping of registration cards and other papers, voter registration places and office hours, so as to require voter registration places to post an appropriate sign indicating that applications for registration may be received and electors registered at such place; and for other purposes.

HB 162. By Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Connell of the 87th, Jones of the 126th, Wheeler of the 152nd, Adams of the 14th, Toles of the 16th, Larsen of the 27th, Noble of the 48th, Ross of the 76th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors; and for other purposes.

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HB 163. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Lane of the 81st, Hill of the 127th, Nessmith of the 82nd, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 so as to provide for a certain exemption to the requirement that rescue organizations be licensed by the State Director of Civil Defense; and for other purposes.

HB 164. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Hudson of the 137th, Fraser of the 139th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Toles of the 16th, Battle of the 124th, Childers of the 15th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Rush of the 121st, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act which comprehensively and exhaustively revises, supersedes and consolidates the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners so as to provide for the reimbursement of counties for the cost of maintaining certain prisoners in the county jails before such prisoners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.

HB 165. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for compulsory school attendance so as to provide that all children between the ages of five and sixteen years shall be enrolled in a public or private school; to eliminate the twelfth grade; and for other purposes.

HB 166. By Mr. Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act" .so as to change the composition of the Georgia Correctional In dustries Administration; and for other purposes.

HR 30-166. By Messrs. Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Horace A. Veal; and for other purposes.

HR 31-166. By Mr. Castleberry of the lllth:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Georgetown, Quitman County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 32-166. By Mr. Adams of the 36th: A Resolution compensating Edward Robert Cash; and for other purposes.

HR 33-166. By Mr. Adams of the 36th: A Resolution compensating Roy L. Cash; and for other purposes.

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HB 167. By Messrs. Williamson of the 45th, Glanton of the 66th, Irvin of the 23rd, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, Messrs. Larsen of the 27th, and Bolster of the 30th:
A Bill to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to elections, so as to delete therefrom those provisions which permit the elector to cast a straight party vote; and for other purposes.

HB 168. By Messrs. Williamson of the 45th, Burton of the 47th, Glanton of the 66th, Smith of the 42nd, Irvin of the 23rd, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, and Mr. Bolster of the 30th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to provide for an automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 169. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th, Buck of the 95th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Ware of the 68th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved Apr. 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; and for other purposes.

HB 170. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th, Buck of the 95th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Ware of the 68th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others:
A Bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such appro priations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities, and for other purposes.
HB 171. By Messrs. Cox of the 141st, Long of the 142nd, and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to provide for the grant of visitation rights to the grandparents of certain children; to provide for the enforcement of the grant of such rights; and for other purposes.

HB 172. By Messrs. Cox of the 141st, Long of the 142nd, Linder of the 44th, Shanahan of the 7th, Ross of the 76th, Reaves of the 147th, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to require any law enforcement officer who arrests any person who appears to be intoxicated to ascertain if said person is wearing

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identification which indicates that he has a medical disability which would account for his actions; and for other purposes.

HB 173. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Mr. Carrell of the 75th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Mrs. Glover of the 32nd, Messrs. Holmes of the 39th, Alexander of the 38th, Russell of the 64th, and others:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; and for other purposes.

HB 174. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Phillips of the 120th, Larsen of the 27th, Carr of the 105th, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire of the 9th, Knight of the 67th, Patten of the 149th, Mostiler of the 71st, and Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to provide for the establishment and implementation of a State wide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to con serve and protect land, water, air and other resources of the State; to provide that certain land-disturbing activities may not be carried out without a permit; and for other purposes.

HB 175. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Meriwether County; and for other purposes.

HB 176. By Messrs. Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to prohibit the judge from engaging in the private practice of law; and for other purposes.

HB 177. By Messrs. Burruss of the 21st, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to prohibit certain unauthorized transfers and reproduction of recorded material; to prohibit distrbiution and sale of such unauthorized transfers and reproductions of recorded materials; to provide certain exceptions; and for other purposes.

HB 178. By Mr. Buck of the 95th, and Mrs. Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia and creating a fund known as the "Firemen's Pension Fund so as to delete that portion of Section 9 providing that the Attorney General

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shall act as legal advisor to the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Pension Fund; and for other purposes.

HB 179. By Mr. Buck of the 95th, and Mrs. Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide that certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia not now eligible for group term life insurance may become eligible for same under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 180. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend the Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act so as to exempt from the taxes imposed by said Act the sale of material to a county or in the name of a county which is used for the repair, construction, improvement, extension or maintenance of a public roadway; and for other purposes.

HB 181. By Messrs. Pinkston of the 100th, Evans of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd, and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 91-1126, relating to the use of certain publicly owned utilities; and for other purposes.

HR 36-181. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Edwin J. Odom; and for other purposes.

HR 37-181. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Benjamin Wynn; and for other purposes.

HR 38-181. By Mr. Pinkston of the 100th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Charles F. Perry; and for other pur poses.

HB 182. By Messrs. Harden of the 154th, Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Walker of the 115th, Ross of the 76th, Leggett of the 153rd, Tucker of the 73rd, Hudson of the 137th, Shanahan of the 7th, Irvin of the 10th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System so as to make certain persons members of the retirement system and to allow such persons to establish prior service credits under the retirement system; and for other purposes.

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HB 183. By Messrs. Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix and Edwards of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Pinkston of the 100th, King of the 96th, Shanahan of the 7th, Hudson of the 137th, Snow of the 1st, and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement so as to create the crime of bail jumping; and for other purposes.

HB 184. By Messrs. Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Murphy of the 18th, Edwards and Nix of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Pinkston of the 100th, King of the 96th, Shanahan of the 7th, Hudson of the 137th, Snow of the 1st, and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2502, relating to determinate sentences, so as to authorize the judge fixing a sentence to place certain conditions upon the suspension or probation of a sentence; and for other purposes.

HR 39-184. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Buck of the 95th, Collins of the 144th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee so as to provide terms of the ap pointed members of the Committee; to provide for the appointment and terms of the chairman and the vice chairman of the Committee; to provide for filling vacancies; to remove the Legieslative Counsel as an ex officio member of the Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 40-184. By Mr. Irvin of the 23rd, Mrs. Calhoun of the 88th, Messrs. Sams of the" 90th, Harris on of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Williamson of the 45th, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, and Mr. Burton of the 47th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize and direct the General Assembly to provide by law for a con stitutional convention; and for other purposes.

HB 185. By Mr. Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to delete the provisions relative to required local support of the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia; to provide that said Adequate Program for Education shall be paid entirely from State funds; and for other purposes.
HB 186. By Messrs. Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107 relating to Georgia taxable net income so as to change the provisions relating to taxable net income; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Plan ning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 136. Do Pass.
HB 137. Do Pass.
HB 141. Do Pass. HB 142. Do Pass
HB 143. Do Pass.
HR 23-130. Do Pass.
HR 27-144. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 136. By Mr. Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to create the Appling Water Authority in Columbia County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 137. By Messrs. Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Nix, Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, Howard, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new Charter for the City of Marietta so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 141. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to increase the number of members of the Board of Com missioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 142. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 143. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to change the method and procedures for filling vacancies in the membership of the Board of Commissioners; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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By unanimous consent, the following Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 23-130. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Newnan Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or re jection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly shall be authorized to create in and for the City of Newnan, the Downtown Newnan Development Authority for the purpose of redevelopment of the downtown Newnan area. Said Authority shall have the power to employ engineers and planners, to contract for the construction, remodeling and altering of buildings, and to contract with the City of Newnan for the construction, reconstruction, altering and changing and closing of streets and alleys. The General Assembly shall be authorized to empower the Authority to create special tax districts within the City of Newnan and to levy and collect taxes within said districts based on values of real property fixed by the Tax Digest of the City of Newnan, to defray the costs of the foregoing. The Authority shall have the power to issue bonds and/or revenue certificates, and to pledge revenues and to levy and collect taxes within said districts for the retirement of said indebtedness. No taxes shall be levied by said Authority for any purpose against property used exclu sively for residential purposes or property used for school or church purposes. The Authority shall have the right and power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring property in the carrying out of its aims and objectives.
The General Assembly shall provide for all matters relating to the composition of the members of the Authority, their terms of office and related matters and the geographical limits within the City of Newnan which shall be subject to the provisions of amendment."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Newnan Devel-
( ) NO opment Authority and to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of said Authority?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The Report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun
Games Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole

Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett

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Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman

Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow

Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, John Carlisle Carr Coleman Edwards, C. W. Hatcher Hill, G.

Horton Irvin, R. Matthews, C. Peters Rainey Randall Rush

Sams Scott Toles Townsend Walker Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-third constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 27-144. By Messrs. Kilgore of the 65th, Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, and the Coroner of Douglas County, or any member of the Douglas County Board of Education; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

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Section 1. Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

" The Clerk of the Superior Court, Judge of the Probate Court, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, or Coroner of Douglas County, or any mem ber of the Douglas County Board of Education shall be subject to recall at any time after their election or appointment upon petition in writing. The petition for such recall election shall be signed by not less than 30 percent of the registered voters of the County who are registered to vote on the date the notice required by this paragraph is given to the Judge of the Probate Court. The persons sponsoring such petition shall address such petition ot the Judge of the Probate Court, petitioning him to call for a special election to submit the question of whether any such official shall be recalled. Prior to obtaining any signatures on any such petition, a blank copy of the proposed petition shall be submitted to the Judge of the Probate Court of Douglas County with a notice that a petition is to be circulated seeking the signatures for a special election for the recall of one of the above named officials. The petition shall be submitted to the Judge of the Probate Court with the required signatures within 45 days following the date on which the notice of the proposed petition is given to the Judge of the Probate Court. If such petition is not submitted within the 45-day time limit, it shall be void and of no force or effect. Upon submission of the petition to the Judge of the Probate Court it shall be the duty of the Judge to determine whether such petition bears the proper percentage of names and to determine the sufficiency of the petition. Such determinations shall be made by the Judge within 15 days following the date on which the petition is sub mitted to the Judge. In the event he determines that the petition is in order, it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court to issue the call for an election, and such call shall be issued within 5 days following the date that he determines that the petition is in order. He shall set the date of the election for not less than 30 nor more than 45 days following the issuance of the call. It shall be his further duty to publish the date and purpose of such election once a week for 2 weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the County in which the Sheriff's advertisements appear. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:

'( ) YES Shall (name of officeholder), (name of office) be ( ) NO recalled and removed from office?'

Those persons desiring to vote in favor of recall shall vote 'Yes' and those desiring to vote against recall shall vote 'No'. If a majority of those voting in such election vote in favor of recall, the office in ques tion shall be vacated from the date of such recall election. If a majority of those voting vote against recall, the official shall remain in office. It shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court to hold and conduct the election and to declare and certify the results. It shall be his further duty to certify the results to the Secretary of State. If a petition is denied as not having a sufficient number of signatures, or if a majority of those voting in a recall election vote against recall, no new petition shall be presented to the Judge of the Probate Court within 1 year from the date of the submission of the previous petition. Vacancies created by recall shall be filled in the same manner as otherwise provided by

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law for the filling of vacancies in the office concerned. Any person who is recalled from office under the provisions of this paragraph shall be eligible to fill the vacancy created by such recall."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

" ( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for a procedure for the recall of the Clerk of
( ) NO the Superior Court, Judge of the Probate Court, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Coroner or members of the Board of Education of Douglas County?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton

Calhoun Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty

Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer

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Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.

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Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray-
Reaves

Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs. :

Adams, John Carlisle Carr Coleman Edwards, C. W. Hatcher Hill, G.

Horton Irvin, R. Matthews, C. Peters Rainey Randall Rush

Sams Scott Toles Townsend Walker Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-third constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 75. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-23, relating to crimes involving abuse of governmental office so as to provide that the influencing of certain witnesses shall be unlawful; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 75 by striking from Line 12 all but the first two words.

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole

Golem an Collins Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann

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Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L.

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Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs. Banks and B. Evans.

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Colwell Connell Edwards, C. W. Hatcher Hutchinson Lambert

Lucas Matthews, C. Patten, G. C. Peters Pinkston Rainey

Randall Townsend Vaughn Walker Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 2.

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

Messrs. Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57 and Hutchinson of the 133rd stated that they had each been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 75, as amended, and that, had they been present, would have each voted "aye" thereon.

HB 30. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, Carr of the 105th and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Mar. 29, 1937, known as the "Unem ployment Compensation Law", (now Employment Security Law), so as to increase maximum weekly amounts; to establish a new statewide reserve ratio for application to employer tax rates; and for other pur poses.

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Mr. Carries of the 43rd moved that HB 30 be placed upon the table.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Banks Bargeron Calhoun Carnes Carter Clifton Cox Culpepper Dover Evans, B. Felton Foster, P. W.

Fraser Hill, G. Holmes Hudson Irvin, R. Jackson Lane, W. J. Leonard Linder McDonald Parkman Phillips, L. L.

Sams Scott Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Twiggs Walker Watson Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Collins Col well Connell Cooper Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, W.

Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Larsen, G. K.

Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson

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Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Snow

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Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett

Tucker Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware West White Wilson

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Beckham Buck Burruss Cole Coleman Daugherty Edwards, C. W.

Foster, R. L. Glover Greer Hamilton Hatcher Irvin, J. Lambert

Lane, Dick Matthews, C. Nessmith Randall Ross Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 36, nays 121.

The motion was lost.

Mr. Lee of the 72nd moved that the previous question be ordered on HB 30.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers

Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton
Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson

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Irwln Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford

Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan

Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson Wheeler Whitmire Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Banks Baugh Beckham Bowman Calhoun
Cox Culpepper Egan

Evans, B. Hill, G. Horton Irvin, R. Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder McKinney

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Bargeron Carlisle Games Cole

Coleman Edwards, C. W. Greer Hatcher Irvin, J.

Parham Parkman Petro Twiggs White Williams Wood
Jackson Lane, Dick Matthews, C. West Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 141, nays 23.

The motion prevailed and the previous question was ordered on HB 30.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

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The Committee on Industrial Relations moves to amend H. B. No. 30 as follows:

Strike the figure "2,249.90" as it appears on line 23 of Page 5 and substitute in lieu thereof the words "and over".

The following amendment was read:

Messrs. Games of the 43rd and Hudson of the 137th move to amend HB 30 by adding a new section to be numbered Section 7 to read: "Provided an employee resigns voluntarily, said employee shall not be entitled to any unemployment benefits". Renumber Sections 7, 8 and 9.

The following amendment to the Carnes and Hudson amendment was read and adopted:

Mr. Howard of the 19th moves to amend the Carnes and Hudson amendment to HB 30 by adding "except where such resignation is caused by duress and/or threats of the employer."

On the adoption of the Carnes and Hudson amendment, as amended by the Howard amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Beck Beckham Bowman Buck Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Clark, L. Collins Colwell Cox Culpepper Davis Dover Egan
Elliott Evans

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hays Hill, G. Horton Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore
Knight Lane, Dick

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L.
Rainey Randall

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Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R.

Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker

Twiggs Walker Watson Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Bailey Battle Baugh Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Burruss Burton Chance Childers Childs Clark Clifton Connell Cooper Dean Dixon Edwards Evans

Gammage Glover Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Irwin Johnson, W. R. Karrh King Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Lucas McKinney

Mostiler Noble Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Richardson Russell, J. Scott Sheats Sizemore Smyre Taggart Thomason Thompson Townsend Vaughn Waddle Wall West Wilson

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Alexander Carlisle Cole Coleman Daugherty Dent

Edwards Hatcher Howell Irvin, J. Matthews, C. Peters

Pinkston Ware White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Games and Hudson amendment, as amended, the ayes were 100, nays 63. :

The amendment, as amended, was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinney of the 35th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Mr. Egan of the 25th moves to amend HB 30 by striking Section 6 and by striking the words in Title from word "to" on line 9 through the word "occurs" on line 10; and by renumbering Sections 7, 8 and 9 to 6, 7 and 8.

An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinney of the 35th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Childs of the 51st, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Berry
Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, W.

Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore

King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey

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Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman

Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett

Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Banks Bargeron Beck Beckham Calhoun Carter Clark, L. Cox Culpepper

Dover Felton Foster Fraser Hill, G. Johnson, R. Keyton Leonard Linder

Logan Mann Parham Phillips, L. L. Smith, V. B. Twiggs Williams Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D., Jr. Carlisle Cole

Edwards, C. W. Greer Hatcher

Lane, Dick Matthews, C. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 27.

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

Mr. Logan of the 62nd stated that his vote was improperly recorded as "nay" on the passage of HB 30, as amended. He intended to vote aye.

HB 10. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Lee, Johnson, West and Bailey of the 72nd, Nix of the 20th and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 9-9903, relating to the punishment for the unlawful practice of law, so as to change the punishment for the un lawful practice of law; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D., Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton
Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus

McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigma Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware

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Watson West Wheeler White

Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Childers Cox

Davis Matthews, D. R.

Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Cole Edwards, C. W. Foster, P. W. Hatcher

Johnson, R. Lambert Matthews, C. Patten, R. L.

Phillips, W. R. Thomason Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 5.

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

HB 18. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill relating to reenactment and re-establishment of a FAIR Plan to make essential property insurance available to all qualified applicants; to provide for an underwriting association of property insurers; to enable insurers to become eligible for federal reinsurance; to provide for a Riot Reinsurance Reimbursement Fund; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear

Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell

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Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan

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Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L, L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Eigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs. :

Adams, G. D., Jr.
Beck Carlisle Coleman Cox Edwards, C. W.
Elliott Evans, W. D.

Foster, P. W. Fraser Hatcher Hill, G. Irwin Jackson Knight Lambert

Lucas Matthews, C. Pinkston Ross Sams Whitmire Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 64. By Messrs. Beck of the 184th, Murphy of the 18th, Bowman of the 103rd, Cox of the 141st and Evans of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Governor George Busbee has proclaimed today, Monday, January 20, 1975, "Georgia Mayors' Day" in honor of mayors, other officials and employees of municipalities in our state; and,
WHEREAS, citizen participation in municipal government provides basic expressions of the American Democratic process; and,
WHEREAS, municipalities have the responsibility of providing basic services to foster the health, safety, welfare, comfort and convenience of the citizens who live in our urban areas; and,
WHEREAS, municipalities provide the fundamental services neces sary for business and industry, which provide employment for a vast majority of Georgia citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the municipalities of this state provide centers of religious, educational, cultural, social and recreational activity where civilized progress flourishes; and,
WHEREAS, the city officials of Georgia have voluntarily sought public office to serve their communities and through them, their fellow man toward the end that each Georgian may enjoy a full, happy and productive life; and,
WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives are fully aware of the contributions of municipal officials and employees to the State of Georgia and its people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the State of Georgia does hereby recognize and pay tribute to the mayors and other municipal officials and em ployees of Georgia for their valued and trusted service upon this, the occasion of the Seventeenth Annual Georgia Mayors' Day, this 20th of January, 1975.

HR 65. By Mr. Dean of the 29th: A RESOLUTION
Relative to the present economic conditions in the country; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the unemployment picture across the country is very bleak with many heads of households without jobs; and

WHEREAS, such condition is also true in the State of Georgia, especially in the Metro Atlanta Area as recently evidenced by the thousands of applications for a small number of public service jobs; and

WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this Body that many families of varying income backgrounds are suffering financial hard ships due to the economic conditions prevalent throughout the country; and

WHEREAS, because of inflation, unemployment and other economic conditions, some of our finest citizens may lose their homes or suffer a discontinuance of utilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby recognize the hard ships being suffered by so many citizens and would encourage landlords and utility companies to exercise leniency and restraint before taking actions which would cause further harm and suffering to such victims of the present economic situation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby support the efforts of the Consumer Cooperative in attempting to have a mora torium declared on any further evictions of families or disruption of utilities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby urge that such a moratorium be declared and remain in force until emergency funds or other measures can be used to assist such families.

HR 66. By Messrs. Lane of the 81st and Elliott of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the appropriation of adequate funds for the Georgia State Patrol to take over the complete responsibility for law enforcement on all or part of the Interstate Highways of this State; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, currently in this State, law enforcement on the Inter state Highways is fragmented among numerous police agencies; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for uniform law enforcement on the Interstate Highways of this State in order to expedite the flow of traffic and the handling of accidents; and
WHEREAS, uniform law enforcement on the Interstate Highways by the Georgia State Patrol would alleviate public uncertainty about law enforcement, would enhance the maximum efficient use of the Inter state Highways, and would engender public cooperation and support for traffic laws and traffic safety programs on the Interestate Highways; and

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WHEREAS, although the need is Statewide, an urgent need exists for uniform law enforcement on the Interstate Highways within the Metropolitan Atlanta area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby urges the Governor and all other appropriate State officials to include in the appropriations for fiscal year 1976 an appropriation of funds adequate for the Georgia State Patrol to take over the complete responsibility for law enforce ment on the Interstate Highways of this State. If funds are not available to cover the costs of uniform law enforcement by the Georgia State Patrol on the entire Interstate System, enough funds should be ap propriated to allow the Georgia State Patrol to take over this respon sibility on the Interstate Highways within the Metropolitan Atlanta area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the Governor, to the Commissioner of Public Safety, and to the Chairmen of the House and Senate Ap propriations Committees.

HR 67. By Messrs. Gignilliat of the 122nd, Wheeler of the 152nd and Irvin of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Department of Human Resources to participate in certain programs relating to the toxoplasmosis disease; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Toxoplasmosis Study Committee of the Georgia House of Representatives has reported that the toxoplasmosis disease poses a serious problem to the health of many Georgian; and
WHEREAS, this danger is particularly acute in the case of children whose mothers are exposed to the disease during pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, the disease has been found to be a cause of birth defects such as chorioretinitis, cerebral calcifications, microcephaly and hydrocephaly, as well as of encephalitis and rickettsial spotted fevers; and
WHEREAS, few members of the general public, and particularly expectant mothers, are aware of the possible dangers of toxoplasmosis; and
WHEREAS, additional research must be accomplished in order to determine the actual incidence of danger posed by the toxoplasmosis disease to the people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Human Resources

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is hereby directed to conduct a public information program to inform the medical profession, general public, and particularly, the expectant mother as to the recognition, dangers and treatment of toxoplasmosis. Such program should include the preparation and distribution of informa tion directly to members of the medical profession and to expectant mothers.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Human Resources is directed to initiate a pilot program to determine the actual incidence of toxoplasmosis among the population of Georgia. Such pilot program should provide for the taking of blood samples from expectant mothers for examination by the Department's Parasitology Laboratory. Counties selected as the pilot area should reflect an equal sample of rural and urban areas.

Mr. Edwards of the 20th requested the following communication appear in the Journal:
House of Representatives
January 13, 1975
The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker House of Representatives Room 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Speaker Murphy:
As previously discussed, I am requesting permission to be absent from the Legislature on Monday, January 20th.
I regret to ask for this excuse due to its being my freshman year, but I serve as Vice-Chairman of State and Government Affairs for the National Association of Home Builders. I will depart for Dallas, Texas, on Friday, January 17th, and shall return for Session on Tuesday, Jan uary 21st.
Best personal regards,
C. W. (Chuck) Edwards House District 20th--1 CWE:ks cc: Chairman, Cobb County Delegation

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 21, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush

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Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

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Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle

Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not answering were Messrs.:

Foster, R. L. Hamilton Hill, G.

Matthews, C. Patten, G. C. Petro

Sheats Mr. Speaker

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend Charles Dennis, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Butler, Georgia:
Eternal God, Our Heavenly Father:
We give Thee thanks for the light of this day. It is a good day because it is a day You have made. We give Thee thanks for a work to do and the strength to do it. Guide us, we pray, by Thy truth; uphold us by Thy power and lead us by Thy might.
Bless, Our Father, we pray, Thy servants in this House today; grant them Thy love and favor, rule their hearts and make prosperous their endeavors. Bless their families from which they are separated during their service here.
Bless, we pray Thee, in a special way all of us today, for we ask all of this in the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
AMEN.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:

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1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 214. By Mr. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend an Act approved February 27, 1962, which granted specified powers and authority to municipalities so as to authorize the several sheriffs and others to serve certain municipal notices, orders, and other official documents under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 215. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend Section 23-1705 (3) of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to increase from $1,000 to $5,000 the amount of total contract price below which no payment or performance bond is required on certain public works contracts of the state, counties and municipalities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 216. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, creating a new charter for such city and for other purposes, approved March 16, 1973, relating to refunds on revenue; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 56-216. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal an amendment ratified June 12, 1937, directing certain counties to levy a county wide tax not exceeding 1% mills for educational purposes when requested to do so by the Board of Education of such counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 217. By Messrs. Karrh of the 106th, Snows of the 1st, Phillips of the 91st, Sams of the 90th, Buck of the 95th, Bray of the 70th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Larsen of the 119th, Wall of the 61st, Adams of the 14th, and Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to create the Prosecuting Attorney's Council of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 218. By Messrs. Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-7601, relating to interest on executions issued for taxes, so as to provide that such executions shall bear interest at the maximum rate of interest allowed within this State; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 219. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Eraser of the 139th, and Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to provide that the State shall pay the costs of incarcerating persons convicted of a felony; to provide for the reimbursement of counties for certain costs incurred in incarcerating and caring for such persons; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 220. By Messrs. Adams of the 36th, McKinney of the 35th, and Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 221. By Messrs. Hill of the 127th, Petro of the 46th, Patten of the 149th, Lucas of the 102nd, McKinney of the 35th, Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 37th, Sheats of the 28th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Mr. Alexander of the 38th, and others:
A Bill to create a State Racing Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 222. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Ga., so as to provide that the assets of said Board, whether in the form of cash, securities, or real property, shall be deemed to be public property and exempt from any and all taxation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 223. By Messrs. Battle of the 124th, and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Fire Fighter's Mediation Act" so as to provide that a majority decision of the mediation board shall be binding upon the parties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 224. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Harden of the 154th, Smith of the 78th, Harris of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Phillips of the 91st, Foster of the 152nd, Colwell of the 4th, Fraser of the 139th, Lane of the 81st, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide the basis for the allotment of funds for the payment of sick and personal leave expenses of school bus drivers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 225. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Auburn so as to change the residency requirement for voting in the elections of said town; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 226. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 227. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Dade County, formerly known as the Ordinary, on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis of compensation, so as to change the maximum amount of compensation for deputies and clerks of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 228. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the provisions relating to the expenses of the Commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 229. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the deputy clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 230. By Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Larsen of the 27th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide standards for the siting, construction, abandoning and approval of individual domestic water wells; to create a Water Well Standards Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 231. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, so as to require the board of registrars to notify electors affected by a change in the bounds of an election district; to change the provisions relating to changes in polling places; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 232. By Messrs. Holmes of the 39th, and Scott of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, so as to prohibit election districts containing less than 100 electors; to require the board of registrars to petition the judge of the probate court to consolidate election districts which contain less than 100 electors; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 233. By Mr. Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Sugar Hill; to provide for the incorporation of said City; to provide for corporate boundaries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 234. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 235. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, Messrs. Irvin of the 23rd, Marcus of the 26th, Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Phillips of the 120th, McDonald of the 12th, Howell of the 140th, Ware of the 68th, and others:
A Bill to create the Georgia Commission on the Metropolitan Atlanta Region; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 236. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Buck of the 95th, Oxford of the 116th, Irwin of the 130th, Matthews of the 145th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Rainey of the 135th, Reaves of the 147th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to authorize employees of the Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 237. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th, Chance of the 129th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold office in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 238. By Messrs. Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Milledgeville so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 239. By Messrs. Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 240. By Messrs. Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the city of Cairo so as to change the date of the municipal election; to provide for runoff elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 241. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-3309, realting to attorneys as bail or security, so as to provide that the prohibition contained in said Section refers only to attorneys acting in certain capacities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 242. By Mr. Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berkeley Lake; to pro vide for the incorporation of said city; to provide for corporate bounda ries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 57-242. By Mr. Toles of the 16th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Hugh M. Toles; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 58-242. By Mr. Culpepper of the 98th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 59-242. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of residents of the Town of Auburn shall be granted a homestead exemption of $2,000 from all ad valorem taxation by said town; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 60-242. By Mr. Burton of the 47th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. A. E. Najjar; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 61-242. By Mr. Kreeger of the 21st:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Roy M. Lingefelt; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 243. By Messrs. Thompson of the 93rd, and Parrish of the 97th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-1, relating to the Joint-Secretary of State Examining Boards, so as to provide that one member of each

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examining board may be authorized to attend, at State expenses when approved by the Joint-Secretary, trade or professional conventions or seminars; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 244. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to provide that no State officer shall be empowered or authorized to waive any right, contractual or otherwise, unless so empowered or authorized by law, by prohibiting oral waivers and limiting written waivers to those approved by the Attorney General; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 245. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change the method of condemn ing private property and interest therein for public road purposes by the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 246. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 53-314 and 53-315 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the duty of the Attorney General to institute criminal proceedings under certain circumstances against the parents of a racially mixed marriage; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 247. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Burruss of the 21st, Lambert of the 112th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Dept. of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by em ployees of the State or any agency thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 248. By Messrs. Marcus of the 26th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Greer of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Cole of the 6th, Sams of the 90th, Carlisle of the 71st, Beck of the 148th, Mostiler of the 71st, and others:
A Bill to authorize certain counties and municipalities to impose, levy and collect certain excise taxes; to provide a condition precedent for authority to levy such taxes following the initial year; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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HB 249. By Messrs. Scott of the 37th, Brown of the 34th, Holmes of the 39th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Mr. Dean of the 29th, Mrs. Glover of the 32nd, Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Horton of the 43rd, White of the 132nd, and Lucas of the 102nd:
A Bill to regulate handguns; to define certain terms; to provide that it shall be unlawful to possess or control certain handguns without a license and without registering the handgun; to provide that it shall be unlawful to sell or otherwise transfer certain handguns to persons who do not possess a license and who do not comply with certain registration requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 250. By Messrs. Larsen of the 27th, Elliott of the 49th, Burton of the 47th, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Bolster of the 30th, and Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, so as to prohibit the smoking of tobacco in any form in certain public places; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 251. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Judges' and Solicitor Generals' Retirement Fund of Fulton County so as to change the conditions of eligibility for membership and pension benefits of the district attorney of the Superior Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 62-251. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Fulton County to provide for the regulation of horse and dog racing and pari-mutuel wagering and offtrack betting thereon; in Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 63-251. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Atlanta to conduct lotteries in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 252. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24-18, relating to clerks of the Judges of the Probate Courts, so as to change the provisions relating to the

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keeping of books, records, dockets, and files by the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 253. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 27-1301, which provides that the cases on the criminal docket shall be called in the order in which they stand on the docket, unless the defendant be in jail, or otherwise in the sound discretion of the court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 254. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to regulate the manner in which the judges of multi-judge cir cuits of the superior courts shall dispose of the business of their court; to provide for the selection and terms of an administrative judge for each multi-judge judicial circuit within the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 255. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Wall of the 61st, and Knigbt of the 67th:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 256. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, and Beck of the 148th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 92-40, relating to the determination of fair market value for municipal ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide the circumstances under which the fair market value of the property for the immediately preceding calendar year shall be used for municipal taxation purposes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 257. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Peace-Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, 1950, so as to change the amount to be received by the Fund from certain fines and bond forfeitures; to change the provisions relating to benefits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 258. By Mr. Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act", so as to provide for reciprocal enforcement of support with any province or territory of the Dominion of Canada; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 259. By Mr. Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 260. By Mr. Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to entitle Dept. of Natural Resources Law Enforcement personnel to certain payments for a disability due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in line of duty; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 69-291. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Lee of the 72nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Burruss of the 21st, Edwards of the 110th, and Cole of the 6th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the General Assembly shall receive such compensation and allowances as shall be provided for by law but no change in such compensation or allowances shall become effective prior to the end of the term during which such change is made; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HR 41-286. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date for the submission of proposed amendments to the Con stitution or proposals for a new Constitution from the date of the general election in even-numbered years to the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years; and for other purposes.

HB 187. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (population

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55,110-56,000) ; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; and for other purposes.

HB 188. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act to fix the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to place secretaries of district attorneys under the State Merit System; and for other purposes.

HB 189. By Messrs. Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Sunny Side and pro viding a new charter for the government so as to change the provisions relative to the governing body of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 190. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to include additional persons as members of the System; and for other purposes.

HB 191. By Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th, Adams of the 14th, Wheeler of the 152nd, and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket insurance so as to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy or contract or certificate provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement; and for other purposes.

HB 192. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Leonard of the 3rd, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, so as to pro vide for a system of registration of party affiliation; to allow electors to change party affiliation at certain times; to require the registrars to designate the electors' party affiliations; and for other purposes.

HB 193. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, so as to pro vide that the registration list for any general primary or general election shall close thirty (30) days prior to said primary or election; and for other purposes.

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HB 194. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, McDonald of the 12th, Tolbert of the 56th, Bray of the 70th, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to campaign activities within two hundred fifty feet (250) of the polling place, so as to pro hibit campaign activity by all persons, including candidates; and for other purposes.

HB 195. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-629, relating to voting from a list of electors so as to repeal the provision allowing voters in counties of less than 50,000 to vote at polling place of the election district containing the county courthouse; and for other purposes.

HB 196. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Burton of the 47th, and Tolbert of the S6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505 relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to proivde for an automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 197. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, McDonald of the 12th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code 34-1313, relating to regulations in force at polling places, so as to prohibit the carrying of firearms except by certain peace officers; and for other purposes.

HB 198. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-807, relating to special elections held at the time of a general election, so as to provide the regulations by which such special elections shall be held; and for other purposes.

HB 199. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall not serve as the Clerk of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 200. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Miller County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer; and for other purposes.

HB 201. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Miller County so as to place the solicitor of said court upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

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HB 202. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Miller County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 203. By Messrs. Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Mann of the 13th, and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, so as to change definitions relating to persons authorized to prescribe drugs; and for other purposes.
HB 204. By Messrs. Bargeron of the 83rd, and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing a new Charter for the City of Louisville so as to change the qualifying fees of candidates for Mayor and Councilman; and for other purposes.
HB 205. By Messrs. Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth so as to extend the corporate limits of said City and annex and incorporate certain additional land into said City; and for other purposes.
HB 206. By Mr. Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing counties and certain municipalities to levy a local income tax under certain conditions so as to change the provisions providing for a referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 207. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-203, relating to the manner of drawing grand jurors and the number of names that may be drawn, so as to increase from 36 to 60 the maximum number of names that may be drawn; and for other purposes.
HB 208. By Mr. Gignilliat of the 122nd:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to pro vide that officers, officials and employees of the Georgia Commission for National Bicentennial Celebration shall be in the unclassified service except those officers, officials and employees already covered by the State Merit System; and for other purposes.
HB 209. By Messrs. Howard, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, and Nix, Harrison and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System, so as to change certain provisions relating to vested rights; and for other purposes.

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HB 210. By Messrs. Lane of the 81st, Battle of the 124th, Greer of the 43rd, Triplett of the 128th, and Daugherty of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to add a new Code Chapter 84-68, relating to licensed public accountants; and for other purposes.

HR 51-210. By Mr. Phillips of the 120th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Montgomery County; and for other purposes.

HR 52-210. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Alfred L. Knox; and for other purposes.

HR 53-210. By Messrs'. Johnson, Bailey, West, and Lee of the 72nd:
A Resolution to create the "Constitution Revision Commission"; and for other purposes.

HR 54-210. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Thrift; and for other purposes.

HR 55-210. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. James H. Bohannon; and for other purposes.

HB 211. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th, Coleman of the 118th, Burruss of the 21st, Irwin of the 130th, Carrell of the 75th, Irvin of the 23rd, Mrs. Childs of the 51st, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, and others:
A Bill to establish an Executive Center Fine Arts Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 212. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to create the Meriwether County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 213. By Mrs. Childs of the 51st, and Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relating to nomination of candi dates, as amended, so as to require a candidate when qualifying in a primary to sign an oath that he is not at that time a candidate in any other primary; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 54. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th, Chairman.

Mr. Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 35. Do Pass.
HB 36. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 128. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Mr. Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Reso lution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 35. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

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Mr. Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 66. Do Not Pass.
HB 48. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 207. Do Pass.
HB 91. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 21. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Mr. Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Plan ning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 175. Do Pass. HB 176. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 175. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Meriwether County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 176. By Messrs. Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to prohibit the judge from engaging in the private practice of law; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 1. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 68-1, relating to licenses, registration and operation of motor vehicles, as amended, so as to add a new code Section 68-101.2 defining the term "motorized bicycle".

SB 2. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved January 11, 1954, as amended, so as to exempt certain motorized bicycles from motor vehicle equipment and inspection requirements.

By unanimuos consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:

SB 1. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 68-1, relating to licenses, registration and operation of motor vehicles, so as to add a new Code Section 68-101.2 defining the term "motorized bicycle"; and for other purposes.

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SB 2. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to exempt certain motorized bicycles from motor vehicle equipment and inspection requirements; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HE 35. By Mr. Linder of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION
Designating Georgia Dental Health Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a sound program of dental health is absolutely essen tial to establish, maintain and preserve a vital and healthy population in this State; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to focus the attention of the citizens of this State upon the importance and necessity of the establishment of a sound program of dental hygiene and health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that February 10, 1975, is hereby designated as "Georgia Dental Health Day", and each and every citizen of this State is hereby urged to recognize the necessity of observing a sound program of dental health in order to maintain a vital and healthy population within this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a representative of the Geor gia Dental Association is hereby cordially invited to address the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of time not to exceed three minutes on February 10, 1975, on Georgia Dental Health Day.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 12. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 89-9908, relating to indictments, present ments or accusations for malpractice by certain public officers or offi cials and their appearance before a grand jury so as to abolish the right of such officers and officials to make an unsworn statement to the grand jury; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read:

Mr. Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 12 as follows, to wit:

1.
By striking all of Section 1 after line 15, page 1, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"from said Section all of the first sentence thereof after the word 'complaint' and all of the remainder of the said Code Section except the last sentence thereof; and the said Code Section is further amended by placing a period after the word 'complaint' in the first sentence thereof; and the said Code Section is further amended by inserting the words, "or if an accusation is filed", after the word "jury" in the last sentence of the said Code Section; so that when so amended the said Code Section shall read as follows:

"89-9908. Indictment for malpractice. Trial by jury.--A pro posed indictment, presentment, or accusation under the preceding Section shall specifically set forth the merits of the complaint. If a true bill is returned by the grand jury or if an accusation is filed, the case shall proceed to trial as in other criminal cases."

2.
By striking the last four words on line 5, page 1, by striking all of lines 6 and 7, page 1, and by striking the first word on line 8, page 1, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following, to wit:

"repeal all provisions of said Code Section except that portion of the first sentence setting forth wherein the merits of the com plaint shall be set forth and except the last sentence thereof; to amend the last sentence so as to contemplate accusations therein;"

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

Voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Bailey Banks Bray Burton Calhoun Carnes Childers Clifton Coleman Culpepper Dent Dixon
Edwards, W.

Egan Elliott Evans, B. Felton Gignilliat Glover Hatcher Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Irvin, R. Irwin
Jackson

Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan King Knight Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Marcus Miles
Mullinax

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Noble Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Taggart Tucker Waddle Walker

Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Collins, M. Connell Cooper
Cox
Dean Dover Edwards, C. W. Evans, W. D. Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage

Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore Lambert Lane, W. J. Leggett Linder Long Lucas Mann McCollum McKinney Milford Mostiler Nessmith

Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Tolbert Toles Twiggs Wall Watson West White

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Bargeron Beckham Bowman Buck Burruss Carlisle Chance Colwell Daugherty Davis Greer

Hamilton Harris, J. F. Kreeger Leonard Logan Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McDonald Parrish Petro Rush

Sams Scott Sizemore Thompson Townsend Triplett Vaughn Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 56, nays 91.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes H orton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.

Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L.

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Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats

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Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett

Tucker Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Beckham Burruss Carr Colwell Daugherty Elliott Hamilton

Leonard Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. Petro Rush Sams Sizemore

Townsend Twiggs Vaughn
Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 17. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum in surance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits; and for other purposes.

Two amendments, offered by Mr. Petro of the 46th, were read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Irvin of the 23rd, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

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The following amendments were read and adopted:

Mr. Bolster of the 30th moves to amend HB 17 by striking (d) under Section Five p. 9 lines 12 through 14 and substituting the follow ing: "resulting from the explosion of any nuclear device.".

Mr. Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend HB 17 as follows:

By striking beginning on line 7 of page 2 the following:

"adding at the end of Section 2 two new subsections, to be designated subsections (m) and (o) to read as follows:
'(m)'",

and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"striking subsection (d) of Section 2 in its entirety and in serting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
'(d)"'.

By inserting between liens 18 and 19 on page 2 the following:
"and by adding at the end of Section 2 a new subsection to be designated subsection (m) to read as follows:".
By striking on line 19 Page 2 the following: "(o)",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(m)".

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Leggett of the 153rd moves to amend HB 17 by placing a period after the word "monthly" on Line 22, by striking "and" on Line 22 and by striking Lines 23 through 32 on page 5; and by placing a period after "monthly" on Line 18 and by striking "and" on Line 18 and by striking Lines 19 through 28 on page 7.
The following amendment to the Leggett amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Adams of the 14th moves to amend the Leggett amendment to HB 17 by placing a period after the word "monthly" on page 3, line 27 and by striking the remaining sentences in the section.

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On the adoption of the Leggett amendment, as amended by the Adams amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, John Alexander Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.

Voting in the negative were Messrs. :

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin

Bargeron Castleberry

McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West Williamson Wilson
Connell Davis

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Edwards, W. Egan
Greer Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. F. Howell Irwin Jackson Jessup Larsen, G. K.

Linder McCollum
Milford Owens Parkman Peters
Petro Pinkston
Rainey Shanahan

Smith, J. R. Thomason Tolbert
Townsend Tucker Wall Ware Wheeler Whitmire
Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Bailey Carr Cox Leonard

Matthews, C. McDonald Patten, R. L. White

Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Leggett amendment, as amended by the Adams amendment, the ayes were 133, nays 36.

The amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. King of the 96th moves to amend HB 17 as follows:
On page 9, line 8, add after semicolon in Section 5 (b), "further provided, an injured party, other than the owner of the occupied vehicle not insured, shall be entitled to benefits under such injured party's insurance policy if his policy so provides.".

An amendment, offered by Mr. King of the 96th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. King of the 96th moves to amend HB 17 by adding a new Sec tion after Section 5, page 9 to be numbered Section 6 and to read as follows: "If the insurer does not promptly pay benefits justly due, the insurer shall be subject to punitive damages." And renumbering all other sections accordingly.

The following amendment to the King amendment was read:
Mr. Carter of the 146th moves to amend the King amendment to HB 17 by adding after "pay", the words "within thirty days".

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On the adoption of the Carter amendment to the King amendment to HB 17, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Carnes Carrell Carter Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Felton

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Hudson Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McKinney

Mostiler Nessmith Noble Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Twiggs Walker Watson West Wheeler White Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Bargeron Beckham Blackshear Calhoun Carlisle Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Collins

Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan Evans, W. D. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harris, B. B. Harrison

Hays Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Jones Karrh Knight Kreeger

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Lambert Larsen, G. K. Long McCollum Miles Milford Mullinax Nix Owens Oxford Parkman

Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ross Sams Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R.

Snow Sweat Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Buck Burruss Carr Cox

Howell Leonard Matthews, C. McDonald

Townsend Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Carter amendment to the King amendment, the ayes were 103, nays 65.

The amendment to the amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the King amendment, as amended, by the Carter amend ment the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Alexander Banks Baugh Beckham Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton Games Carter Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty

Davis

Dean

Dent

Dover

Edwards, C. W.

Elliott

Evans, B.

Felton

Foster, P. W.

Foster, R. L.

Glanton

Glover

Ham

Hamilton

Harden

Harrison

Hawkins

'

Hays

Hill, B. L.

Hill, G.

Holmes

Horton

Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Logan Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McKinney Miles Mostiler Nessmith Nix

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Noble Owens Parham Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Richardson

Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smyre Stone

Sweat Taggart Tolbert Triplett Twiggs Wheeler White Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Calhoun Carlisle Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Collins Connell Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Greer Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Linder Long Marcus McCollum Milford Mullinax Oxford Parkman Parrish

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Buck Carr Cox

Leonard Matthews, C. McDonald

Patten Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Rush Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Thomason Thompson Toles Townsend Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Wood
Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the King amendment, as amended by the Carter amend ment, the ayes were 05, nays 76.

The amendment, as amended, was adopted.

Three amendments, offered by Messrs. Howard of the 19th and Karrh of the 106th, were read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

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The following amendment was read:

Mr. Alexander of the 38th moves to amend HB 17 by adding on line 26 of page 6 after the word "paid" and before the word "without", the following: "as determined by the insured".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun Games Carrell
Carter Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Colwell Connell
Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Glanton Glover

Ham Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McKinney Miles Mullinax Nessmith Nix

Noble Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker Watson West White Williamson Wilson

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Bailey Banks Bargeron Beck Castleberry Childers Cole Collins Dixon Edwards, W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Greer

Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Howell Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Lambert McCollum Milford Mostiler Oxford

Peters Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Ross Shanahan Smith, J. R. Sweat Waddle Wall Ware Wheeler Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Buck Burruss Carlisle Carr

Cox Leonard Matthews, C.

McDonald Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 126, nays 43.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Walker of the 115th moves to amend HB 17 by changing "twelve (12) months" on line 11, page 2, Section 2 to "twenty four (24) months" and changing "twelve months" to "twenty four (24) months" in Section 2. Definitions, (d) of the original 1974 Act.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Hill of the 127th moves to amend HB 17 by adding a section to read as follows: "Anyone who has purchased insurance under this Act which exceeds the minimum required coverage and who subsequently converts said coverage to a lesser amount shall be entitled to a rebate adjusted to reflect the difference between the original policy purchased and the converted cost coverage.".

On the aoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler

Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle
Walker
Wall
Watson
West
Wheeler
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Banks Bargeron Castleberry Greer Howell Jessup

Linder McCollum Nessmith Peters Rainey

Ross Shanahan Smith, J. R. Ware Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Buck Carr Cox

Leonard Matthews, C. McDonald

Townsend Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 154, nays 16.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter

Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes HortoH Howard Howell Hudson

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Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney

Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan

Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Karrh King

Larsen, W. W. Phillips, W. R.

Russell, W. B. Sizemore

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Cox Matthews, C.

McDonald Williams

Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 6.

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

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 22, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty

Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup

Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

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Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan

Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker

Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Messrs.:

Horton

Matthews, C.

Rush

Prayer was offered by Dr. Guy K. Hutcherson, District Superintendent of the Columbus District of United Methodist Churches, Columbus, Georgia.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 261. By Mr. Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Ga. so as to provide for a change in benefits for certain retired em ployees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 262. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to change the venue for bringing suits against foreign corporations; to provide that dividends on preferred stock need not be cumulative; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 263. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide that the board of education of each county and inde pendent school system of this State shall employ or designate a person as safety officer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 264. By Mr. Bargeron of the 83rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes, so as to provide that retirement income received from a Federal retirement, pension or annuity plan will not be included within net taxable income for Georgia income tax pur poses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 265. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Larsen of the 119th, Lane of the 40th, and Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools for the use of State offi cials and employees so as to change the amount the State shall pay per mile for travel expenses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 266. By Messrs. Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the District Attorneys of the Superior Courts of this State upon an annual salary so as to provide for the pay ment of certain expenses incurred by the District Attorneys and certain Assistant District Attorneys in the performance of their official duties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 267. By Messrs, Pinkston of the 100th, and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia to provide that the Board of Commissioners may accept certain applications for reinstatement in said Fund from prior members who have withdrawn the total sum which they have paid into the fund in dues; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 268. By Messrs. Thompson of the 93rd, Foster and Cole of the 6th, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to provide that secretaries employed by judges of the supe rior courts and district attorneys under the provisions of said Act shall be employees of the judicial branch of State government and shall be in the unclassified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Ad ministration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 269. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th, Matthews of the 145th, Long of the 142nd, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to add one additional Judge of the Superior Courts of the South ern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 270. By Mr. Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-202, relating to the number of grand jurors, so as to provide for two alternate grand jurors; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 271. By Mr. Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-13, relating to absentee voting in municipal primaries and elections, so as to provide the procedures for voting by absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 272. By Mr. Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System so as to authorize the retirement of members with 31 years or more of creditable service regardless of their age; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 273. By Mr. Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 274. By Messrs. Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Williamson of the 45th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of marshals of the Recorder's Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 275. By Messrs. Reaves of the 147th, Hudson of the 137th, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System so as to provide that any member who was an employee of a State department as reflected in the State Auditor's Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1970, who was a member of the General Assembly between January 1, 1954 and January 1, 1967, may receive membership service credit for same; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 276. By Messrs. Sigman of the 74th, Gammage of the 17th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, so as to define the offense of theft of a grave marker; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 277. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to provide for the submission and approval of annual budgets for the office of the sheriff in each county; to provide for the content of a proposed budget; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affair--Local Legislation.
HB 278. By Messrs. Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Tattnall County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Tattnall County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 279. By Messrs. Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of personnel of the clerk's office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 280. By Messrs. Shanahan of the 7th, Miles of the 86th, Hudson of the 137th, Ross of the 76th, Castleberry of the lllth, Bargeron of the 83rd, Triplett of the 128th, Peters of the 2nd, Buck of the 95th, Evans of the 84th, and others:
A Bill to permit the charging of interest by such institutions on loans secured by a time or savings deposit or savings account in a bank, federal savings and loan association, or State chartered building and loan association; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 281. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relating to minimum retirement benefits for certain members; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 282. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Ross of the 76th, Carrell of the 75th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Mr. Russell of the 64th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia and creating a fund known as the "Firemen's Pension Fund"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 283. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th, Parrish of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, King of the 96th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Larsen of the 27th, Bolster of the 30th, and Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to own or use a trapping device commonly known and referred to as "steel trap" for the purpose of capturing wild animals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

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HB 284. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, Cole of the 6th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the State Auditor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 285. By Messrs. Vaughn of the 57th, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972", so as to end the confusion, redundancy and possible conflict between the information requirements of the Ga. Land Sales Act and those of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 286. By Messrs. Games and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a 'popula tion of more than 150,000 so as to increase the amount of payment to be made by such officers and employees in the pension fund; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 287. By Mr. Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act approved August 20, 1927, providing that cities having a certain population (150,000 or more) shall furnish benefits to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act so as to change the composition of the Board of Trustees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 288. By Messrs. Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Buck of the 95th, Milford of the 13th, Connell of the 87th, Walker of the 115th, Logan of the 62nd, Horton of the 43rd, and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-108, relating to jury boxes, so as to provide for the creation of plans for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechanical or electronic means; to provide for rules of the superior courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 289. By Messrs. Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Buck of the 95th, Milford of the 13th, Connell of the 87th, Walker of the 115th, Logan of the 62nd, Horton of the 43rd, and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-101, relating to the appointment, num ber, qualifications, terms and removal of jury commissioners, so as to provide that members of the board of jury commissioners shall be appointed by the senior judge of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 290. By Messrs. Adams of the 36th, and Games and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend the Act approved Aug. 13, 1924, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000, so as to provide increased pension benefits for such members and their dependents; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 291. By Mr. Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide the procedures whereby a judge of the probate court of any county with a population of not less than 145,000 nor more than 165,000 shall be eligible to become a judge emeritus of such probate court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 68-291. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, Cole of the 6th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution proposing a new Constitution for the State of Georgia to be presented to the people for ratification or rejection at the general election in 1976; to provide for all matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to provide for submission of this Constitution for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 292. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds so as to change the amount of such minimum salaries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 293. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to change certain provisions relating to disability benefits;

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to provide a procedure for determining eligibility for disability benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 294. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to provide that the assets of said Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Ga., whether in the form of cash, securities, or real property, shall be deemed to be public property and exempt from any and all taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 295. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th and Karrh of the 106th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Edwards and Harrison of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to provide that before an indictment against a peace officer charging such officer with a crime which is alleged to have occurred while he was in the performance of his duties shall be laid before a grand jury, the rights provided in Code Section 89-9908, relating to certain officials, shall be afforded such officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 296. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement, so as-to change the provisions relating to obstruction of officers; to provide for the offense of resisting or obstructing an officer with violence to his person; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 297. By Messrs. Matthews of the 145th, Buck of the 95th, Karrh of the 106th, Baugh of the 108th, Carrell of the 75th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to provide for and declare the rights of blind and visually handi capped persons to equal public accommodations and housing; to autho rize blind and visually handicapped persons to be accompanied by guide dogs in certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Human Relations and Aging.

HB 298. By Messrs. Chance of the 129th, Hays of the 1st, Jones of the 126th, Wood of the 9th, Fraser of the 139th, Wall of the 61st, Adams of the 14th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to provide for a decal containing certain information to be placed on honorary drivers' licenses; to provide for placing said decal on current licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 299. By Messrs. Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Elliott of the 49th, Jordan of the 58th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-9, relating to county boards of educa tion, so as to provide for certain qualifications of members of the county boards of education of certain counties (population 400,000-500,000); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 300. By Messrs, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to recount or recanvass of votes, so as to provide procedures for requesting a recount or recanvass of votes cast for a member of the General Assembly who rep resents certain multi-county districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 301. By Messrs. Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1005, relating to qualification of candidates, so as to change the period of time for qualifying for primary elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 302. By Messrs. Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to elec tions, so as to change the date of general and run-off primary elections; to change certain provisions relating to the filing of notices of can didacy; to change certain provisions relating to the filing of nomination petitions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 303. By Messrs. Gignilliat of the 122nd, Coleman of the 118th, Wood of the 9th, Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Re organization Act of 1955", so as to provide for retirement benefits for certain members of the Georgia National Guard; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs.

HB 304. By Messrs. Lee, Johnson, West and Bailey of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Riverdale, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 305. By Mr. Bi-ay of the 7<0th:
A Bill to amend an, Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordi nary) and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensa tion provisions relating to the clerk of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & 'Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 306. By Messrs. Carlisle of the 71st and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-101, relating to how divorces are granted, so as to provide requirements relating to demands for jury trial; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 307. By Messrs. Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd, Watson of the 114th and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill relating to education; requiring all public high schools to give instruction to all students on the essentials and benefits of the free enterprise system; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 308. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Howard of the 19th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Marcus of the 26th, Carlisle of the 71st, Games of the 43rd, Greer of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to create the Superior Court Judges Retriement System; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 309. By Messrs. Coleman of the 118th and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to formu late and implement a Statewide plan to regulate Public Safety Radio Services; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 310. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend the Employees' Retirement System, so as to permit certain members to borrow money from their accumulated contributions to the Retirement System; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HR 70-310. By Mr. Jordan of the 58th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a homestead exemption of $4,000 from all ad valorem taxation

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for State, county and county school purposes except ad valorem taxation to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness and to delete the homestead exemption of $4,000 for elderly persons with a limited income; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 71-310. By Messrs. Gignilliat of the 122nd, Coleman of the 118th, Wood of the 9th, Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the payment of retirement benefits to eligible members of the Georgia National Guard; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs.
HR 72-310. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Resolution authorizing the lease of certain real property located in Meriwether County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HR 73-210. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to estab lish minimum qualifications for sheriffs and candidates for sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HR 74-310. By Mr. Sigman of the 74th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. John Henry Autry; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 75-310. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract or parcel of land located in Coweta County, to Harrison Ward and Alma Lilly Ward; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HR 76-310. By Mr. Kilgore of the 65th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Lynch; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 77-310. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 311. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to change the minimum monthly retirement benefits; to provide that a member may retire upon completion of 25 years of creditable service regardless of age; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 312. By Messrs. Adams of the 14th, Walker of the 115th, Shanahan of the 7th, Toles of the 16th, and Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System so as to provide that certain periods of service shall be deemed as fulltime State employment for certain members; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 313. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to provide that the sale of certain beverages for consumption on the premises now lawful in municipalities over 300,000 shall be autho rized during certain hours on certain days in certain places; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 314. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, Karrh of the 106th, Howard of the 19th, Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-207, relating to bank holding companies so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for bank holding companies in existence on April 1, 1975, to acquire any of the voting stock of any state or national bank located in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 315. By Messrs. Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, Clifton of the 107th, Dixon of the 151st, Harris and Stone of the 138th, and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-1403, relating to the taxation of motor fuel, particularly by an Act known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", so as to change the provisions relative to certain exemptions for motor fuel of a type other than gasoline used for nonhighway purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 316. By Mr. Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating retirement benefits for employees of Richmond County so as to provide for a cost of living adjustment of benefits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 317. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, Cox of the 141st, Toles of the 16th, Harris of the 60th, Harden of the 154th, Triplett of the 128th, Thomason of the 8th, Phillips of the 120th, Irvin of the 10th, Rush of the 121st, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 318. By Messrs. Greer of the 43rd, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Marcus of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, Adams of the 14th, Beck of the 148th, Knight of the 67th, Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, Mr. Elliott of the 49th, and others:
A Bill to authorize municipal corporations and counties to levy and impose an excise tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 319. By Mr. Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Trustees of the Joint Municipal Employees' Retirement System and providing for the estab lishment of a Joint Municipal Retirement System approved March 31, 1964, so as to change the definition of the term 'employee' under said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 320. By Mr. Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Oglethorpe; to provide for incorporation of the City; to provide for corporate limits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 321. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, Sweat of the 150th, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to regulate the servicing of consumer electornic products; to create the Consumer Electronic Products Service Dealer Registration and Technician Licensing Board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HB 322. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Gammage of the 17th, Watson of the 114th, Horton of the 43rd, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to authorize the Dept. of Administrative Services to permit Area Planning and Development Commissions to make purchases through the State and to issue purchase orders for Area Planning and Development Commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Plannng & Community Affairs.

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HB 323. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Gammage of the 17th, Watson of the 114th, Horton of the 43rd, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for employees of the State of Georiga so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the various Area Planning and Development Commissions to contract for the inclusion within any health insurance plan of the employees of any such Area Planning and Development Commission desiring so to do; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 324. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 27-406, which provides that a committing court shall, if the charge be a felony, cause an abstract of all the evidence to be made and returned to Superior Court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 325. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 38-1711, relating to privilege of witnesses against giving certain testimony, so as to provide that no witness in a criminal case or a proceeding connected therewith shall be required to testify as to any matter which may incriminate or tend to incriminate himself, or which shall tend to work a forfeiture of his estate; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 78-325. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th, Culpepper of the 98th, Tucker of the 73rd, Irvin of the 23rd, King of the 96th, and Russell of the 53rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relative to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 79-325. By Mr. Harris of the 8th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Robert H. Simpson for the death of his son, Mr. Robert Dale Simpson; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 80-325. By Mr. Harris of the 8th: A Resolution compensating Mr. S. E. Baggett; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 326. By Mr. Buck of the 95th: A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System

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of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the duties of the Actuary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 327. By Mr. Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relative to credit for service in the armed forces; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Retirement:

HB 334. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System so as to authorize certain members of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund to transfer service credits as a member of such fund to the credit of his membership in the Employees Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 335. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and providing for a retirement system for the Sheriffs of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 349. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to correct a typographical error; to amend the definition of the term "peace officer"; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 214. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend an Act approved February 27, 1962, which granted specified powers and authority to municipalities so as to authorize the several sheriffs and others to serve certain municipal notices, orders, and other official documents under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 215. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend Section 23-1705 (3) of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to increase from $1,000 to $5,000 the amount of total contract price below which no payment or performance bond is required on certain public works contracts of the state, counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

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HB 216. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, creating a new charter for such city and for other purposes, approved March 16, 1973, relating to refunds on revenue; and for other purposes.

HE 56-216. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal an amendment ratified June 12, 1937, directing certain counties to levy a county wide tax not exceeding 1% mills for educational purposes when requested to do so by the Board of Education of such counties; and for other purposes.

HB 217. By Messrs. Karrh of the 106th, Snow of the 1st, Phillips of the 91st, Sams of the 90th, Buck of the 95th, Bray of the 70th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Larsen of the 119th, Wall of the 61st, Adams of the 14th, and Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to create the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 218. By Messrs. Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-7601, relating to interest on executions issued for taxes, so as to provide that such executions shall bear interest at the maximum rate of interest allowed within this State; and for other purposes.

HB 219. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Fraser of the 139th, and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to provide that the State shall pay the costs of incarcerating persons convicted of a felony; to provide for the reimbursement of counties for certain costs incurred in incarcerating and caring for such persons; and for other purposes.

HB 220. By Messrs. Adams of the 36th, McKinney of the 35th, and Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more; and for other purposes.

HB 221. By Messrs. Hill of the 127th, Petro of the 46th, Patten of the 149th, Lucas of the 102nd, McKinney of the 35th, Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 37th, Sheats of the 28th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Mrs. Alexander of the 38th, and others:
A Bill to create a State Racing Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 222. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Ga., so as to provide that the assets of said

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Board, whether in the form of cash, securities, or real property, shall be deemed to be public property and exempt from any and all taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 223. By Messrs. Battle of the 124th, and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Fire Fighter's Mediation Act" so as to provide that a majority decision of the mediation board shall be binding upon the parties; and for other purposes.

HB 224. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Harden of the 154th, Smith of the 78th, Harris of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Phillips of the 91st, Foster of the 152nd, Colwell of the 4th, Fraser of the 139th, Lane of the 81st, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide the basis for the allotment of funds for the payment of sick and personal leave expenses of school bus drivers; and for other purposes.

HB 225. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Auburn so as to change the residency requirement for voting in the elections of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 226. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 227. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Dade County, formerly known as the Ordinary, on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis of compensation, so as to change the maximum amount of compensation for deputies and clerks of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

HB 228. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the provisions relating to the expense of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 229. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions realting to the compensation of the deputy clerk; and for other purposes.

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HB 230. By Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Larsen of the 27th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide standards for the siting, construction, abandoning and approval of individual domestic water wells; to create a Water Well Standards Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 231. By Mr. Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, so as to require the board of registrars to notify electors affected by a change in the bounds of an election district; to change the provisions relating to changes in polling places; and for other purposes.
HB 232. By Messrs. Holmes of the 39th, and Scott of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, so as to prohibit election districts containing less than 100 electors; to require the board of registrars to petition the judge of the probate court to consolidate election districts which contain less than 100 electors; and for other purposes.

HB 233. By Mr. Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Sugar Hill; to provide for the incorporation of said City; to provide for corporate boundaries; and for other purposes.
HB 234. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 235. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, Messrs. Irvin of the 23rd, Marcus of the 26th, Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Phillips of the 120th, McDonald of the 12th, Howell of the 140th, Ware of the 68th, and others:
A Bill to create the Georgia Commission on the Metropolitan Atlanta Region; and for other purposes.

HB 236. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Buck of the 95th, Oxford of the 116th, Irwin of the 130th, Matthews of the 145th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Rainey of the 135th, Reaves of the 147th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to authorize employees of the Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 237. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th, Chance of the 129th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to

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the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold office in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less; and for other purposes.

HB 238. By Messrs. Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Milledgeville so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 239. By Messrs. Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

HB 240. By Messrs. Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the city of Cairo so as to change the date of the municipal election; to provide for runoff elections; and for other purposes.

HB 241. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-3309, relating to attorneys as bail or security, so as to provide that the prohibition contained in said Section refers only to attorneys acting in certain capacities; and for other purposes.

HB 242. By Mr. Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berkeley Lake; to provide for the incorporation of said city; to provide for corporate boundaries; and for other purposes.
HR 57-242. By Mr. Toles of the 16th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Hugh M. Toles; and for other purposes.

HR 58-242. By Mr. Culpepper of the 98th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.

HR 59-242. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of residents of the Town of Auburn shall be granted a homestead exemption of $2,000 from all ad valorem taxation by said town; and for other purposes.

HR 60-242. By Mr. Burton of the 47th: A Resolution compensating Mr. A. E. Najjar; and for other purposes.

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HE 61-242. By Mr. Kreeger of the 21st:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Roy M. Lingefelt; and for other purposes.

HB 243. By Messrs. Thompson of the 93rd, and Parrish of the 97th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-1, relating to the Joint-Secretary of State Examining Boards, so as to provide that one member of each examining board may be authorized to attend, at State expense when approved by the Joint-Secretary, trade or professional conventions or seminars; and for other purposes.

HB 244. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to provide that no State officer shall be empowered or authorized to waive any right, contractual or otherwise, unless so empowered or authorized by law, by prohibiting oral waivers and limiting written waivers to those approved by the Attorney General; and for other purposes.

HB 245. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change the method of condemn ing private property and interest therein for public road purposes by the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.

HB 246. By Mr. Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 53-314 and 53-315 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the duty of the Attorney General to institute criminal proceedings under certain circumstances against the parents of a racial ly mixed marriage; and for other purposes.
HB 247. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Burruss of the 21st, Lambert of the 112th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Dept. of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof; and for other purposes.
HB 248. By Messrs. Marcus of the 26th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Greer of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Cole of the 6th, Sams of the 90th, Carlisle of the 71st, Beck of the 148th, Mostiler of the 71st, and others:
A Bill to authorize certain counties and municipalities to impose, levy and collect certain excise taxes; to provide a condition precedent for

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authority to levy such taxes following the initial year; and for other purposes.

HB 249. By Messrs. Scott of the 37th, Brown of the 34th, Holmes of the 39th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Mrs. Dean of the 29th, Mrs. Glover of the 32nd, Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Horton of the 43rd, White of the 132nd, and Lucas of the 102nd:
A Bill to regulate handguns; to define certain terms; to provide that it shall be unlawful to possess or control certain handguns without a license and without registering the handgun; to provide that it shall be unlawful to sell or otherwise transfer certain handguns to persons who do not possess a license and who do not comply with certain regis tration requirements; and for other purposes.

HB 250. By Messrs. Larsen of the 27th, Elliott of the 49th, Burton of the 47th, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Bolster of the 30th, and Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, so as to prohibit the smoking of tobacco in any form in certain public places; and for other purposes.
HB 251. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Judges' and Solicitor Generals' Retirement Fund of Fulton County so as to change the conditions of eligibility for membership and pension benefits of the district attorney of the Superior Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HR 62-251. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Fulton County to provide for the regulation of horse and dog racing and pari-mutuel wagering and offtrack betting thereon; in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HR 63-251. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Atlanta to conduct lotteries in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HB 252. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24-18, relating to clerks of the Judges of the Probate Courts, so as to change the provisions relating to the keeping of books, records, dockets, and files by the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.
HB 253. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to repeal Code Chapter 27-1301, which provides that the cases on

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the criminal docket shall be called in the order in which they stand on the docket, unless the defendant be in jail, or otherwise in the sound discretion of the court; and for other purposes.

HB 254. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to regulate the manner in which the judges of multi-judge circuits of the superior courts shall dispose of the business of their court; to provide for the selection and terms of an administrative judge for each multi-judge judicial circuit within the State; and for other purposes.

HB 255. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Wall of the 61st, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to'.provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes.

HB 256. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, and Beck of the 148th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 92-40, relating to the determination of fair market value for municipal ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide the circumstances under which the fair market value of the property for the immediately preceding calendar year shall be used for municipal taxation purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 257. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, 1950, so as to change the amount to be received by the Fund from certain fines and bond forfeitures; to change the provisions relating to benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 258. By Mr. Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act", so as to provide for reciprocal enforcement of support without any province or territory of the Dominion of Canada; and for other purposes.

HB 259. By Mr. Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue; and for other purposes.

HB 260. By Mr. Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to entitle Dept. of Natural Resources Law Enforcement personnel to certain payments for a disability due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in line of duty; and for other purposes.

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HR 69-291. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Lee of the 72nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Burruss of the 21st, Edwards of the 110th, and Cole of the 6th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the members of the General Assembly shall receive such compensation and allowances as shall be provided for by law but not change in such compensation or allowances shall become effective prior to the end of the term during which such change is made; and for other purposes.

SB 1. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 68-1, relating to licenses, registration and operation of motor vehciles, so as to add a new Code Section 68-101.2 defining the term "motorized bicycle"; and for other purposes.

SB 2. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to exempt certain motorized bicycles from motor vehicle equipment and inspection requirements; and for other purposes.
Mr. Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 23. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 181. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Harden of the 154th, Secretary.
Mr. Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 13. Do Pass. HB 127. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 62. Do Pass.

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HB 14. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Mr. Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 211. Do Pass. HR 39-184. Do Pass. HR 69-291. Do. Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Mr. Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 187. Do Pass.

HB 199. Do Pass.

HB 200. Do Pass.

HB 201. Do Pass.

HB 202. Do Pass.

HB 204. Do Pass.

HB 205. Do Pass.

HB 212. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 187. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (population 55,110 - 56,000) ; to define its power and duties concerning primaries and elections; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 199. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall not serve as the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 200. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Miller County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 201. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Miller County so as to place the solicitor of said court upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 202. By Mr. Howell of the 140th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Miller County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 204. By Messrs. Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing a new Charter for the City of Louisville so as to change the qualifying fees of candidates for Mayor and Councilman; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 205. By Messrs. Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th and others: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth so as to extend the corporate limits of said City and annex and incorporate certain additional land into said City; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 212. By Mr. Bray of the 70th: A Bill to create the Meriwether Comnty Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 6. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Carter of the 14th, and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 32-942, relating to the keeping of school funds separate from other funds, as amended by an Act approved April 25, 1969, so as to provide that said funds may be used for certain extra curricular athletic and interscholastic activities.

SB 8. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school.

SB 16. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety; to provide that members shall be subject to the rules of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
SR 7. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, as amended, so as to make certain changes in the membership thereof.

SR 8. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution to repeal a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, as amended; to provide for effectiveness.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

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SB 6. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Carter of the 14th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 32-942, relating to the keeping of school funds separate from other funds, so as to provide that said funds may be used for certain extracurricular athletic and interscholastic activities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SR 7. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution to repeal a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, approved February 12, 1963, as amended by a Resolution approved March 25, 1964, so as to make certain changes in the membership thereof; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 8. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school; and for other purposes. Reffered to the Committee on Education.
SR 8. By Seantor Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution to repeal a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, approved February 12, 1963, as amended by a Resolution approved March 25, 1964; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 16. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for a Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide that members shall be subject to the rules of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:
HB 16. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the llth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident

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Reparations Act" so as to provide that all named insureds in existing motor vehicle liability policies who have not previously responded to an offer to accept or reject the optional coverages required to be offered by the Act shall be given an opportunity to accept or reject, in writing, the optional coverages required to be offered.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 54. By Messrs. Phillips of the 120th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Education Committee moves to amend H.B. 54 as follows:
By striking everything on page 2, line 16, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"for preschool education is fully implemented and funded on a Statewide".

The following amendment was read:
Messrs. Wheeler of the 152nd and Larsen of the 119th move to amend HB 54 by inserting on page 2, line 17, after the word "basis", the following:
"or in any event not later than September 1, 1978".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Beck Childers Childs Clifton Coleman
Culpepper Dent Dixon Elliott
Foster, P. W. Gammage Glanton Glover
Ham

Harris, J. G. Hawkins Hill, G. Hudson Hutchinson
Jordan Karrh King Knight
Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder

Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Nessmith
Richardson Russell, W. B. Smyre Thompson
Walker Wheeler White Williams

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Davis Dean Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gignilliat Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann McCollum McKinney Mile;; Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford

Those not voting were Messrs. :

Bolster Carlisle Irvin, J.

Matthews, C. Ross Rush

Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood
Townsend Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 130.

The amendment was lost.

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Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Mr. Toles of the 16th was not recorded on the adoption of the amendment.

The following amendment was read:

Mr. Jordan of the 58th moves to amend HB 54 as follows:
By striking subsection (b) of quoted Section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) Beginning with the first fiscal year following the fiscal year that Section 7 of this Act, providing for preschool education is implemented on a Statewide basis, but by not later than the 1978 fiscal year, all children shall have attained the age of six by Sep tember 1 of a fiscal year in order to be eligible for enrollment in the general education and occupational programs provided for by this Act. Until such time, any local unit of administration, at its option, may require children to have attained the age of six by any date not earlier than September 1 or later than December 31 of a fiscal year in order to enroll in the local unit's general education and occupational program."

The following amendment to the Jordan amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Williamson of the 45th moves to amend the Jordan amendment to HB 54 by striking in line 12 of subsection (b) "until such time" and substituting "after January 1, 1976".

The Jordan amendment, as amended, was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Jordan of the 58th moves to amend HB 54 as follows:
By adding a new subsection at the end of quoted Section 4 of Section 1 to be designated subsection (c) and to read as follows:
"(c) Whenever a local unit of administration exercises the option provided by subsection (b) hereof by the selection of a date other than September 1 of a fiscal school year, a school entrance readiness test must be provided for any child whose birthday falls between September 1, and December 31. The parent or guardian of such child shall apply in writing to the local board of education for such school readiness test for such child by not later than June 1 immediately preceding the child's sixth birthday, and such school readiness test shall be given to the child by not later than August 15 immediately preceding the child's sixth birthday. If the child's performance on the school readiness test indicates that such child is prepared to begin school, then such child may be enrolled, at the discretion of the parent or guardian, when school begins immediately following the child's taking the school readiness test. The school readiness test provided for herein shall be promulgated by the State Board of Education pursuant to its rules and regulations, and such

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rules and regulations shall prescribe the level of performance neces sary on such school readiness test for a child qualified to take such test to begin school. The State Board of Education shall further provide by rule or regulation for the earliest dates that the school readiness test may be applied for and administered, but the latest dates for such application and the administration of such test shall be as specified herein."

The following amendments to the Jordan amendment were read and adopted:
Mr. Burton of the 47th moves to amend the Jordan amendment to HB 54 in Section (c) on page 1, line 8, by deleting the words "other than September 1" and by substituting the words "prior to December 31"
And on page 1, line 11, by deleting the words "September 1" and substituting the words "the date selected".
Mr. Leggett of the 153rd moves to amend the Jordan amendment to HB 54 on line 14 by striking "June 1" and by substituting therefor "July 31".

An amendment to the Jordan amendment, offered by Mr. Holmes of the 39th, was read and lost.

The following amendment to the Jordan amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Petro of the 46th moves to amend the Jordan amendment to HB 54 by adding following the word "school" on line 28 of page 1, the following:
"Such test shall be given at the school that such child shall attend.".

An amendment to the Jordan amendment, offered by Messrs. Irvin of the 23rd and Russell of the 53rd, was read and lost.

An amendment to the Jordan amendment, offered by Messrs. Hill of the 127th and White of the 132nd, was read and lost.

On the adoption of the Jordan amendment, as amended, to HB 54, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Baugh Beckham Bolster Bray

Burton Calhoun Chance Childers

Childs Clifton Culpepper Davis

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Dover Elliott Felton Fraser Gammage Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hawkins Hill, G. Hutchinson Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Jordan

Kilgore King Knight Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Mann McCollum Nessmith Noble Owens Parham Parkman Petro Phillips, R. T.

Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sigman Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart Thomason Tolbert Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bowman Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole
Coleman
Collins
Connell
Cooper
Cox
Daugherty
Dean
Dent
Dixon

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.
Jones
Karrh
Keyton
Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, Dick
Lee
Leonard
Logan

Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Reaves Russell, J. Sams Scott
Shanahan
Sheats
Sizemore
Smith, J. R.
Smyre
Stone
Sweat
Thompson
Toles

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Triplett Vaughn Ware

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West Wheeler White

Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Cowell Irvin, J. Matthews, C.

McKinney Ross Rush

Townsend Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Jordan amendment, as amended, to HB 54, the ayes were 63, nays 108.

The amendment, as amended, was lost.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Leggett of the 153rd, was read and lost.

The following substitute, offered by Mr. Lane of the 40th, was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1045), so as to change the age of eligibility for enrollment in the general educational and occupational programs of the public schools of this State; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, page 1045), is hereby amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. General and Occupational Education.--All children who have attained the age of six (6) by December 1st of the 1975-76 school year; age six (6) by November 1st of the 1976-77 school year; age six (6) by October 1st of the 1977-78 school year; age six (6) by September 1st of the 1978-79 school year and all youth who have not yet received a high school diploma or its equivalent shall be eligible for enrollment in the general education and occupational programs, including teenage students who are married, a parent, or pregnant. The local units of administration shall have the authority to assign students who are married, pregnant, and/or a parent to programs of instruction within its regular daytime educational program; provided, that a local unit of administration may develop and implement special programs of instruction limited to such students within the regular daytime educational program. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Georgia that

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general and occupational education be integrated into a comprehen sive educational program which will contribute to the total develop ment of the individual. Therefore, it is in the student's best interest to promote coordination and cooperation between the schools and the community, including business and industry, to provide the students an opportunity to participate in and learn from community life. It is declared further that the major goal of this integrated program shall be to prepare students for adult life, including preparation for a job and/or advanced study in. his chosen career field."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the Lane substitute to HB 54, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Beckham Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carr Childers Culpepper Daugherty Davis Egan Elliott

Felton Ham Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Hutchinson Irvin, R. Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett

Noble Owens Parkman Petro Phillips, R. T. Sams Smith, V. B. Tolbert Wall Wheeler Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Games Carrell Carter

Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes

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Horton Howard Howell Hudson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lee Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus

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Matthews, D.R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Bolster Colwell Irvin, J. Matthews, C.

Nix
Ross Rush Townsend

Twiggs Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Lane substitute, the ayes were 34, nays 134.

The substitute was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey

Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck

Beckham
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman

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Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover
Greer
Ham
Hamilton
Harden
Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G.
Harris, J. F.
Harrison

Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix
Noble
Owens
Oxford

Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West
Wheeler
White
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Messrs.:

Matthews, C. Rush

Townsend

Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 175, nays 0.

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

Mr. Walker of the 115th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary for further study:

HB 43. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th and Culpepper of the 89th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 69-414 relating to municipal paving assessments so as to provide that installment payments for paving assessments shall bear interest at the rate of not exceeding ten per cent annum; and for other purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton

Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

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Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Linder Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble

Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Baugh Beckham Carter

Clark, Betty Howard Jones

Parham Thompson White

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Bailey Buck Burton Colwell Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Irvin, J.

Johnson, W. R. Jordan Lee Logan Matthews, C. Phillips, W. R.

Ross Rush Thomason Townsend West Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 9.

The motion prevailed and HB 43 was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Horton of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary:

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HB 210. By Messrs. Lane of the 81st, Battle of the 124th, Greer of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to add a new Code Chapter 84-68, relating to licensed public accountants; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted and HB 210 was referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following communication and Resolution from the Republican Caucus were received and read by Caucus Secretary, Mr. Sams of the 90th:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta
January 21,1975
The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Speaker:
After only a week of work in the House, the good effects of your efforts to bring more decorum to the House already are apparent. The lack of distractions on the House floor is truly conducive to a more responsible and effective consideration of our work. You are to be congratulated.
It is likely that new members cannot fully appreciate what a meaningful change this is. Those of us who have been through former sessions can see the excellent effects it has had on the conduct of our business. There is every reason to believe that more work will be done, and in a better atmosphere, than at any time in our memories. The people of Georgia will be the winners.
This has been needed for a long time. The credit is yours for making it a reality.
With our sincere thanks, we are
Very truly yours,
/s/ Michael J. Egan Minority Leader
/s/ George K. Larsen Minority Whip
/s/ Joe Burton Caucus Chairman
/s/ Bill Sams Caucus Secretary

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A RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has made known his intention to improve decorum of said body; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy has acted to eliminate distractions from the House Chamber during the conduct of public business; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy has brought a more efficient and business-like atmosphere to the proceedings of the House; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy has acted to enable House Members to consider public business in a more responsible and effective manner; and

WHEREAS, As a result of the actions of The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, the people of Georgia will be better served by their elected Representatives.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives that we do hereby commend The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy for his successful efforts to improve the efficiency, productivity, and decorum of the House.

And Further, Be It Resolved, that said Caucus does hereby direct that a copy of this Resolution be delivered to The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy and other interested parties.
Adopted January 22, 1975

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 83. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th, Murphy of the 18th, Lee of the 72nd and others:

A RESOLUTION
Wishing a happy birthday to the Honorable Clarence R. Vaughn; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, we are all human beings and, as such, are all liable in our busy lives to overlook the things for which we should be thankful; and
WHEREAS, on this date of January twenty-second this Body desires to recall things to be thankful for; and

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WHEREAS, Clarence Vaughn is thankful that on this day fiftyfour years ago a bouncing baby boy was born to his parents; and

WHEREAS, Clarence's parents were thankful that Clarence became a lawyer and his relatives even more thankful that he never tried to charge them too much more than the going rate; and

WHEREAS, Clarence's two sons can be thankful that breeding cattle is not Clarence's only diversion; and

WHEREAS, this House can be thankful that Clarence has resisted temptation and never challenged us with his favorite quote, "The wicked fleeth, but the righteous stand forth bold as a lion"; and

WHEREAS, the people of this State can be thankful that Clarence has never tried to sell his orchids with the jingle, "An orchid from Vaughn is pretty as the dawn", or the even less popular, "An orchid from Clarence makes a better appearance"; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that we all express how thankful we are that Clarence Vaughn has been among us and our friend for these fifty-four years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body wishes the Honorable Clarence R. Vaughn the happiest of birthdays.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to enter upon the Journal that upon the adoption of this Resolution the membership arose as one, with tears in our eyes and songs in our hearts, to com memorate these things for which we are thankful.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Clarence R. Vaughn.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 23, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford . Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J.

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Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle

Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Messrs.:

Carr Dover Horton

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Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Rush White

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Terry Taylor, Pastor, Green Acres Baptist Church, Warner Robins, Georgia.

The Speaker requested the following devotion, offered by the Reverend Taylor immediately preceding the prayer, appear in the Journal:
Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House: Thank you for this opportunity that I may have the honor to share with you a part of God's Word this morning. Our text this morning is the first three verses from the thirteenth chapter of Romans which declares: "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same."
God is concerned about good government. Our text declares that it is ordained of God. You are a part of government and therefore you are ordained. As we observe our bicentennial as a nation, let us remember Who made us great. Our forefathers had faith in God and in the Bible. The constitution is still working after 200 years because its principles were taken from the Bible. At many crucial points in the past two centuries it seemed our nation would not survive but God intervened and preserved us for a purpose. As legislators you can be especially used of God that His purposes and plans for our nation and State might be fulfilled.
God Himself is a law-giver. God governs the entire universe. Chaos and disorder are alien to His nature. The Lord has established laws by which He runs the universe. His natural laws are critically important for the well-being of all of man-kind and his environment. For example, most liquids freeze from the bottom to the top but water freezes from the

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top, insulating the water below that remains liquid and permits the preservation of fresh-water fish in even the coldest climates. The axis upon which the earth rotates is tilted twenty-three and one-half degrees from what it would be if the earth rotated in the plane of its orbit. This is vital for if it were otherwise, the vapors about the earth would collect and condense at either the North or South Pole causing great masses of ice and depriving our lands of essential moisture. The temperature of the surface of the sun is constant at 12,000 degrees Fahrenheit. If this temperature were the product of natural combustion it would not be constant. Were it not constant; if it were the product of natural combus tion, the surface temperatures of earth would vary beyond the limits at which we could survive. The speed of the earth in its orbit is one-thousand miles per hour. If it were not so, our planet would long ago have been thrown from its orbit or drawn toward and finally into the sun. God is the great giver of natural laws.

God has also established laws regarding man's relationship with man and those laws are found in the Bible. I challenge you to use the Word of God as your guide. Any person, State or nation that obeys God's Word will be blessed. But men rebel from the will of God. The reason laws have to be legislated is sin. The Bible describes one of the signs preceding the return of Christ to earth as "lawlessness." Rebellion against authority is worldwide today. Its origin is an awesome creature called Satan. Evil may appear to have the upper hand but God will write the last page of history.

History tells of people whom God brought to power for a purpose. When Israel was enslaved in Egypt, God elected Moses and annointed him with wisdom. Israel later arose to its zenith of success because of the wisdom of Solomon, a good ruler. Your positions in government today demand a wisdom beyond yourselves. The same God Who annointed Moses and Solomon will help you. From the book of James we read that if any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God. The people thank God for a State legislature that begins each day with prayer. Many are praying for you.

When Haman plotted to destroy the Jews, God brought a woman to the throne to save them from destruction. Esther was made queen to help deliver her people. Her uncle had said, "God has raised you up for such a time as this." Ladies and gentlemen, God has likewise raised you up among the people that you might govern wisely in such a time as this!

Hezekiah at the age of twenty-five began to rule Judah. From the very beginning he sought God's help and thereby instituted many reforms and led the people to an era of peace and prosperity.

Let me close by challenging you to make history for God and for the people of this State. First, make sure you have the right government in your heart. Such a rule exists when Christ lives within you. He alone can make you the whole person He wants you to be. Second, seek to know the mind of God on every issue. We have instruction from the book of Proverbs that we ought not to neglect the presence and help of God in the tasks of this day: "Lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." There are

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three things that will fall into line to let us know God's will. To illustrate, a Captain was guiding his ship into a narrow and dangerous port. A myriad of lights shone upon the shore. A passenger, realizing the danger, asked the Captain how he knew the path the ship must follow. The Captain explained that among the innumerable lights upon the shore, three were brighter and different from the others. He assured the pas senger saying, "When those three great guiding lights merge and appear as one the path of our ship is sure and safe." In times of uncertainty we also have three great guiding lights. When you must make a decision, seek the light of the Holy Spirit, the light of the Holy Bible and the light God makes evident in the external events surrounding the situation. May God help you to guide our Ship of State in the right channel toward the right harbor.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the followiing was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor George Busbee, was received and read:
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 22, 1975
Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Clerk of House of Representatives Room 309 - State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia, 30334
Dear Mr. Ellard:
Attached hereto is a copy of an Executive Order executed by Cover-

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nor Busbee designating Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Ad ministration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives.

NLU/sl Enclosures

Very truly yours,
/s/ Norman L. Underwood Norman L. Underwood

EXECUTIVE ORDER

By the Governor:

ORDERED:

That Honorable Roy Lambert of the 112th Representative District be and he is hereby appointed Administration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:

That Honorable John Carlisle of the 71st Representative District, Post 1, be and he is hereby appointed Assistant Administration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

This 14th day of January, 1975.

George Busbee Governor

Attest:
Norman Underwood Executive Secretary

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the chair.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 328. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Irvin of the 10th, and Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to prohibit State and local law enforcement officers from concealing themselves from the view of the motoring public when enforcing any laws fixing speed limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

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HB 329. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Toles of the 16th, Colwell of the 4th, Triplett of the 128th, and Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to provide for the impoundment of motor vehicles driven by per sons arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 330. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court (formerly Ordinary) of Gordon County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of said officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 331. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the tax commissioner of Gordon County and establishing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of said officer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
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HB 332. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Gordon County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 333. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of said commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 336. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Wall of the 61st, Sweat of the 150th, Ray of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Parkman of the 66th, Matthews of the 145th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Food Act" so as to prohibit certain sales or offers for sale of food unless the price is marked; to prohibit the increase of such marked price after the food is displayed for sale; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

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HB 337. By Messrs. Bolster of the 30th, Noble of the 48th, Foster of the 152nd, Walker of the 115th, Howard of the 19th, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 21, 1967, which provided grants to certain municipalities for specified purposes, so as to require certain additional grants under certain circumstances to every municipality with population over 300,000; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 338. By Messrs. Smith of the 42nd. Smith of the 78th, and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to revise, classify, consolidate, and modernize present laws relat ing to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating thereto; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 339. By Messrs. Lucas of the 102nd, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Vaughn of the 57th, Thompson of the 93rd, Randall of the 101st, Bow man of the 103rd, Matthews of the 145th, and Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act to be known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change certain provisions relating to proof of insurance; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 340. By Messrs. Randall of the 101st, and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-11, relating to ballots, so as to provide that the names of unopposed candidates need not appear on the ballot; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 341. By Messrs. Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, Bolster of the 30th, Larsen of the 27th, and Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to require a refund value for certain beverage containers sold or offered for sale in this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 342. By Messrs. Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Gammage of the 17th, Johnson of the 8th, Hill of the 127th, and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Ga., in general, so as to provide that all colleges and universities sustained or in any manner supported by public funds shall give instruction in the history of the U.S., and in the history of Georgia, and in the essentials of the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

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HB 343. By Mr. Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilkinson County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 344. By Mr. Baugh of the 108th.
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Wilkinson County so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 345. By Mr. Baugh of the 108th.
A Bill to provide that the tax liability for each ad valorem property taxpayer within Wilkinson County shall, as a minimum, be not less than the sum of $1.00; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 81-345. By Mr. Bolster of the 30th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to include certain types of cooperative ownership within the term "home stead" as that term is used for purposes of determining certain exemp tions from taxation in Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 82-345. By Messrs. Banks of the 104th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Randall of the 101st, and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that an individual who holds an elective public office shall not qualify as a candidate for another elective public office unless first tendering his resignation from the office he then holds and to provide for the effective date of such resignation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 346. By Messrs. Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth so as to extend the corporate limits of said city and annex and incorporate certain additional land into said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 347. By Messrs. West, Johnson, Bailey and Lee of the 72nd:
A Bill to authorize any peace officer to stop any person whom he has reason to suspect is committing, has committed or is about to commit a crime and to demand certain information from the suspect; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 348. By Mr. Linder of the 44th:
A Bill to amend that Act which provides for the examination and licensing of dental hygienists so as to change the minimum age for qualification; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 350. By Messrs. Matthews of the 145th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Patten of the 146th, Davis of the 56th, Phillips of the 120th, Lane of the 81st, Castleberry of the lllth, Greer of the 43rd, Collins of the 144th, and others:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 351. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, Russell of the 53rd, Colwell of the 4th, Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Junior College Act of 1958" so as to change the provisions relative to payments by the Board of Regents to certain local operating authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia:

HB 352. By Messrs. Carter of the 146th, Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 146th, Hudson of the 137th, and Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to enlarge the membership; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

HB 353. By Mr. Cole of the 6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-306 relating to the State Transporta tion Board so as to provide that the great seal of the State shall be affixed to the commissions of the members of said Board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

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HB 354. By Messrs. Johnson of the 72nd, Knight of the 67th, Tucker of the 73rd, and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, so as to provide for certain limitations relative to deeds to secure debt on real property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 355. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a board of registration and elec tions in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000 so as to change the provisions relative to the elections super visor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 356. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Code of Public Trans portation so as to require the transfer of all rights-of-way acquired for the Lower Wall Street Project to the City of Atlanta for certain con sideration; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 84-356. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to ex empt from ad valorem taxation the property of certain nonprofit corpo rations which are used exclusively to house students attending a college or university in this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 357. By Mr. Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act to provide refunds of payments by dealers on projects operated by the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Stadium Authority to the City of Atlanta and to Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 85-357. By Mrs. Childs of the 51st, Mr. Hawkins of the 50th, and Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 358. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Coleman of the 118th, Carr of the 105th, Russell of the 64th, Greer of the 43rd, Carlisle of the 71st, Bray of the 70th, Mullinax of the 69th, Knight of the 67th, Carrell of the 75th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to health insurance coverage for State employees so as to change the definition of the term "employee" or "employees"; to authorize the State Personnel Board to expand the health insurance coverage of State employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 261. By Mr. Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Ga. so as to provide for a change ir benefits for certain retired employees; and for other purposes.

HB 262. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to change the venue for bringing suits against foreign corporations; to provide that dividends on preferred stock need not be cumulative; and for other purposes.

HB 263. By Mr. Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide that the board of education of each county and inde pendent school system of this State shall employ or designate a person as safety officer; and for other purposes.

HB 264. By Mr. Bargeron of the 83rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes, so as to provide that retirement income received from a Federal retirement, pension or annuity plan will not be included within net taxable income for Georgia income tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 265. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Larsen of the 119th, Lane of the 40th, and Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the Department Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools for the use of State offi cials and employees so as to change the amount the State shall pay per mile for travel expenses; and for other purposes.

HB 266. By Messrs. Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the District Attorneys of the Superior Court of this State upon an annual salary so as to provide for the pay-

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ment of certain expenses incurred by the District Attorneys and certain Assistant District Attorneys in the performance of their official duties; and for other purposes.

HB 267. By Messrs. Pinkston of the 100th, and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia to provide that the Board of Commissioners may accept certain applications for reinstatement in said Fund from prior members who have withdrawn the total sum which they have paid into the fund in dues; and for other purposes.

HB 268. By Messrs. Thompson of the 93rd, Foster and Cole of the 6th, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to provide that secretaries employed by judges of the superior courts and district attorneys under the provisions of said Act shall be employees of the judicial branch of State government and shall be in the unclassified service of the State Merit System and Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.

HB 269. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th, Matthews of the 145th, Long of the 142nd, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to add one additional Judge of the Superior Courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 270. By Mr. Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-202, relating to the number of grand jurors, so as to provide for two alternate grand jurors; and for other purposes.

HB 271. By Mr. Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-13, relating to absentee voting in municipal primaries and elections, so as to provide the procedures for voting by absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elections; and for other purposes.

HB 272. By Mr. Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System so as to authorize the retirement of members with 31 years or more of creditable service regardless of their age; and for other purposes.

HB 273. By Mr. Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

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HB 274. By Messrs. Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Williamson of the 45th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of marshals of the Recorder's Court; and for other purposes.

HB 275. By Messrs. Reaves of the 147th, Hudson of the 137th, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System so as to provide that any member who was an employee of a State department as reflected in the State Auditors' Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1970, who was a member of the General Assembly between January 1, 1954 and January 1, 1967, may receive membership service credit for same; and for other purposes.
HB 276. By Messrs. Sigman of the 74th, Gammage of the 17th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, so as to define the offense of theft of a grave marker; and for other purposes.

HB 277. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to provide for the submission and approval of annual budgets for the office of the sheriff in each county; to provide for the content of a proposed budget; and for other purposes.
HB 278. By Messrs. Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Tattnall County into the office of Tax Commissioners of Tattnall County; and for other purposes.
HB 279. By Messrs. Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of personnel of the clerk's office; and for other purposes.

HB 280. By Messrs. Shanahan of the 7th, Miles of the 86th, Hudson of the 137th, Ross of the 76th, Castleberry of the lllth, Bargeron of the 83rd, Triplett of the 128th, Peters of the 2nd, Buck of the 95th, Evans of the 84th, and others:
A Bill to permit the charging of interest by such institutions on loans secured by a time or savings deposit or savings account in a bank, federal savings and loan association, or State chartered building and loan association; and for other purposes.

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HB 281. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relating to minimum retirement benefits for certain members; and for other purposes.

HB 282. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Ross of the 76th, Carrell of the 75th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Mr. Russell of the 64th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia and creating a fund known as the "Firemen's Pension Fund"; and for other purposes.

HB 283. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th, Parrish of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, King of the 96th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Messrs. Egan of the 25th, Larsen of the 27th, Bolster of the 30th, and Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to own or use a trapping device commonly known and referred to as "steel trap" for the purpose of capturing wild animals; and for other purposes.

HB 284. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, Cole of the 6th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the State Auditor; and for other purposes.

HB 285. By Messrs. Vaughn of the 57th, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972", so as to end the confusion, redundancy and possible conflict between the information requirements of the Ga. Land Sales Act and those of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act; and for other purposes.
HB 286. By Messrs. Carnes and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a system of pensions and other bene fits for member of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 so as to increase the amount of payment to be made by such officers and employees in the pension fund; and for other purposes.

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HB 287. By Mr. Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Aug. 20, 1927, providing that cities having a certain population (150,000 or more) shall furnish benefits to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act so as to change the composition of the Board of Trustees; and for other purposes.

HB 288. By Messrs. Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Buck of the 95th, Milford of the 13th, Connell of the 87th, Walker of the 115th, Logan of the 62nd, Horton of the 43rd, and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-108, relating to jury boxes, so as to provide for the creation of plans for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechanical or electronic means; to provide for rules of the superior courts; and for other purposes.

HB 289. By Messrs. Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Buck of the 95th, Milford of the 13th, Connell of the 87th, Walker of the 115th, Logan of the 62nd, Horton of the 43rd, and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-101, relating to the appointment, number, qualifications, terms and removal of jury commissioners, so as to provide that members of the board of jury commissioners shall be appointed by the senior judge of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 290. By Messrs. Adams of the 36th, and Carnes and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend the Act approved Aug. 13, 1924, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000, so as to provide increased pension benefits for such members and their dependents; and for other purposes.

HB 291. By Mr. Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide the procedures whereby a judge of the probate court of any county with a population of not less than 145,000 nor more than 165,0000 shall be eligible to become a judge emeritus of such probate court; and for other purposes.

HR 68-291. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, Cole of the 6th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution proposing a new Constitution for the State of Georgia to be presented to the people for ratification or rejection at the general election in 1976; to provide for all matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to provide for submission of this Constitution for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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HB 292. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds so as to change the amount of such minimum salaries; and for other purposes.

HB 293. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to change certain provisions relating to disability benefits; to provide a procedure for determining eligibility for disability benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 294. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to provide that the assets of said Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Ga., whether in the form of cash, securities, or real property, shall be deemed to be public property and exempt from any and all taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
* HB 295. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th and Karrh of the 106th, Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th, Messrs. Edwards and Harrison of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to provide that before an indictment against a peace officer charging such officer with a crime which is alleged to have occurred while he was in the performance of his duties shall be laid before a grand jury, the rights provided in Code Section 89-9908, relating to certain officials, shall be afforded such officer; and for other purposes.

HB 296. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement, so as to change the provisions relating to obstruction of officers; to provide for the offense of resisting or obstructing an officer with violence to his person; and for other purposes.

HB 297. By Messrs. Matthews of the 145th, Buck of the 95th, Karrh of the 106th, Baugh of the 108th, Carrell of the 75th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to provide for and declare the rights of blind and visually handi capped persons to equal public accommodations and housing; to autho rize blind and visually handicapped persons to be accompanied by guide dogs in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 298. By Messrs. Chance of the 129th, Hays of the 1st, Jones of the 126th, Wood of the 9th, Fraser of the 139th, Wall of the 61st, Adams of the 14th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to provide for a decal containing certain information to be placed on

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honorary drivers' licenses; to provide for placing said decal on current licenses; and for other purposes.

HB 299. By Messrs. Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Elliott of the 49th, Jordan of the 58th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. Burton of the 47th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-9, relating to county boards of educa tion, so as to provide for certain qualifications of members of the county boards of education of certain counties (population 400,000500,000) ; and for other purposes.

HB 300. By Messrs. Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to recount or recanvass of votes, so as to provide procedures for requesting a recount or recanvass of votes cast for a member of the General Assembly who represents certain multi-county districts; and for other purposes.

HB 301. By Messrs. Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1005, relating to qualification of candidates, so as to change the period of time for qualifying for primary elections; and for other purposes.

HB 302. By Messrs. Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to elec tions, so as to change the date of general and run-off primary elections; to change certain provisions relating to the filing of notices of candi dacy; to change certain provisions relating to the filing of nomination petitions; and for other purposes.

HB 303. By Messrs. Gignilliat of the 122nd, Coleman of the 118th, Wood of the 9th, Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Re organization Act of 1955", so as to provide for retirement benefits for certain members of the Georgia National Guard; and for other purposes.

HB 304. By Messrs. Lee, Johnson, West and Bailey of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Riverdale, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 305. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordi-

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nary) and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu if the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the clerk of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

HB 306. By Messrs. Carlisle of the 71st and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-101, relating to how divorces are granted, so as to provide requirements relating to demands for jury trial; and for other purposes.

HB 307. By Messrs. Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd, Watson of the 114th and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill relating to education; requiring all public high schools to give insrtuction to all students on the essentials and benefits of the free enterprise system; and for other purposes.

HB 308. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Howard of the 19th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Marcus of the 26th, Carlisle of the 71st, Carnes of the 43rd, Greer of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to create the Superior Court Judges Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 309. By Messrs. Coleman of the 118th and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to formu late and implement a Statewide plan to regulate Public Safety Radio Services; and for other purposes.

HB 310. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend the Employees' Retirement System, so as to permit certain members to borrow money from their accumulated contributions to the Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HR 70-310. By Mr. Jordan of the 58th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a homestead exemption of $4,000 from all ad valorem taxation for State, county and county school purposes except ad valorem taxation to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness and to delete the homestead exemption of $4,000 for elderly persons with a limited income; and for other purposes.

HR 71-310. By Messrs. Gignilliat of the 122nd, Coleman of the 118th, Wood of the 9th, Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the payment of

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retirement benefits to eligible members of the Georgia National Guard; and for other purposes.

HR 72-310. By Mr. Bray of the 70th:
A Resolution authorizing the lease of certain real property located in Meriwether County; and for other purposes.

HR 73-310. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish minimum qualifications for sheriffs and candidates for sheriff; and for other purposes.

HR 74-310. By Mr. Sigman of the 74th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. John Henry Autry; and for other purposes.

HR 75-310. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th: A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract or parcel of land located in Coweta County, to Harrison Ward and Alma Lilly Ward; and for other purposes.
HR 76-310. By Mr. Kilgore of the 65th: A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Lynch; and for other purposes.

HR 77-310. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any. law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty; and for other purposes.

HB 311. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to change the minimum monthly retirement benefits; to provide that a member may retire upon completion of 25 years of creditable service regardless of age; and for other purposes.

HB 312. By Messrs. Adams of the 14th, Walker of the 115th, Shanahan of the 7th, Toles of the 16th, and Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System so as to provide that certain periods of service shall be deemed as fulltime State employment for certain members; and for other purposes.

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HB 313. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to provide that the sale of certain beverages for consumption on the premises now lawful in municipalities over 300,000 shall be autho rized during certain hours on certain days in certain places; and for other purposes.

HB 314. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, Karrh of the 106th, Howard of the 19th, Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-207, relating to bank holding companies so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for bank holding companies in existence on April 1, 1975, to acquire any of the voting stock of any state or national bank located in this State; and for other purposes.

HB 315. By Messrs. Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, Clifton of the 107th, Dixon of the 151st, Harris and Stone of the 138th, and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-1403, relating to the taxation of motor fuel, particularly by an Act known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", so as to change the provisions relative to certain exemptions for motor fuel of a type other than gasoline used for nonhighway purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 316. By Mr. Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating retirement benefits for employees of Richmond County so as to provide for a cost of living adjustment of benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 317. By Messrs. Howard of the 19th, Cox of the 141st, Toles of the 16th, Harris of the 60th, Harden of the 154th, Triplett of the 128th, Thomason of the 8th, Phillips of the 120th, Irvin of the 10th, Rush of the 121st, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 318. By Messrs. Greer of the 43rd, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Marcus of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, Adams of the 14th, Beck of the 148th, Knight of the 67th, Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st, Mr. Elliott of the 49th, and others:
A Bill to authorize municipal corporations and counties to levy and impose an excise tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink under certain cricumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 319. By Mr. Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Trostees of the Joint Municipal Employees' Retirement System and providing for the estab-

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lishment of a Joint Municipal Retirement System approved March 31, 1964, so as to change the definition of the term 'employee' under said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 320. By Mr. Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Oglethorpe; to provide for incorporation of the City; to provide for corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 321. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, Sweat of the 150th, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to regulate the servicing of consumer electronic products; to create the Consumer Electronic Products Service Dealer Registration and Technician Licensing Board; and for other purposes.

HB 322. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Gammage of the 17th, Watson of the 114th, Horton of the 43rd, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to authorize the Dept. of Administrative Services to permit Area Planning and Development Commissions to make purchases through the State and to issue purchase orders for Area Planning and Development Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 323. By Messrs. Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Gammage of the 17th, Watson of the 114th, Horton of the 43rd, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to pro vide a health insurance plan for employees of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the various Area Planning and Development Commissions to contract for the inclusion within any health insurance plan of the employees of any such Area Planning and Development Commission desiring so to do; and for other purposes.

HB 324. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 27-406, which provides that a committing court shall, if the charge be of a felony, cause an abstract of all the evidence to be made and returned to Superior Court; and for other purposes.
HB 325. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 38-1711, relating to privilege of witnesses against giving certain testimony, so as to provide that no witness in a criminal case or a proceeding connected therewith shall be required to testify as to any matter which may incriminate or tend to incrimi nate himself, or which shall tend to work a forfeiture of his estate; and for other purposes.

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HR 78-325. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th, Culpepper of the 98th, Tucker of the 73rd, Irvin of the 23rd, King of the 96th, and Russell of the 53rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relative to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals; and for other purposes.

HR 79-325. By Mr. Harris of the 8th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Robert H. Simpson for the death of his son, Mr. Robert Dale Simpson; and for other purposes.

HR 80-325. By Mr. Harris of the 8th: A Resolution compensating Mr. C. E. Baggett; and for other purposes.

HB 326. By Mr. Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the duties of the Actuary; and for other purposes.

HB 327. By Mr. Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relative to credit for service in the armed forces; and for other purposes.

HB 334. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th, and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System so as to authorize certain members of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund to transfer service credits as a member of such fund to the credit of his membership in the Employees Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 335. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and providing for a retirement system for the Sheriffs of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 349. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to correct a typographical error; to amend the definition of the term "peace officer"; and for other purposes.

SB 6. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Carter of the 14th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 32-942, relating to the keeping of school funds separate from other funds, so as to provide that said funds may

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be used for certain extracurricular athletic and interscholastic activities; and for other purposes.

SR 7. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution to repeal a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, ap proved February 12, 1963, as amended by a Resolution approved March 25, 1964, so as to make certain changes in the membership thereof; and for other purposes.

SB 8. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school; and for other purposes.

SR 8. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution to repeal a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, approved February 12, 1963, as amended by a Resolution approved March 25, 1964; and for other purposes.

SB 16. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for a Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide that members shall be subject to the rules of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other pur poses.

Mr. Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 258. Do Pass. HB 217. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

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Mr. Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 148. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 174. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th, Chairman.

Mr. Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Reso lution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 34. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Mr. Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 39. Do Pass. HB 177. Do Pass. HB 61. Do Pass. HB 25. Do Pass. HB 246. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

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Mr. Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Plan ning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 189. Do Pass. HB 225. Do Pass. HB 226. Do Pass. HB 227. Do Pass. HB 228. Do Pass. HB 238. Do Pass. HB 239. Do Pass. HB 240. Do Pass. HR 59-242. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Adams of the 36th,
Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 189. By Messrs. Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Sunny Side and pro viding a new charter for the government so as to change the provisions relative to the governing body of said City; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 225. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Auburn so as to change the residency requirement for voting in the elections of said town; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 226. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 227. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Dade County, formerly known as the Ordinary, on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis of compensation, so as to change the maximum amount of compensation for deputies and clerks of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 228. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st: A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the provisions relating to the expenses of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 238. By Messrs. Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Milledgeville so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 239. By Messrs. Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 240. By Messrs. Long of the 142nd and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the city of Cairo so as to change the date of the municipal election; to provide for runoff elections; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HR 59-242. By Mr. Wall of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of residents of the Town of Auburn shall be granted a homestead exemption of $2,000 from all ad valorem taxation by said town; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

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Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following :

"The homestead of each resident of the Town of Auburn is hereby granted an exemption of $2,000 from all ad valorem taxes levied by said town. The exemption provided by this paragraph shall not apply to any homestead which is not actually occupied by the owner as a residence. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affidavit with the governing authority or a person designated by the governing authority of the Town of Auburn, attesting his residence in said town and upon the property for which the exemption is sought, and giving such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such homestead exemption as will enable the governing authority or a person designated by the governing authority of the Town of Auburn, to make a determination as to whether such resident and owner is entitled to such exemption. The value of the homestead in excess of the exemption authorized herein shall remain subject to ad valorem taxation by the Town of Auburn. The exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1976."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to grant a $2,000 homestead exemption from
( ) NO municipal taxes to the residents of the Town of Auburn?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry

Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

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Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins

Hays Hill, B. L, Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Burruss Carlisle Carrell Clifton Connell Daugherty

Felton Hatcher Jessup King Matthews, C. Miles

Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, R. T. Rush Sams Sigman

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Townsend Wheeler Williams

Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 86. By Mr. Adams of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the West Rome "Chieftains" Foothall Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the West Rome "Chieftains" have completed the 1974 high school football season with an admirable 8-1-1 record, becoming the Region 7AA and North Georgia A A Champions; and
WHEREAS, during this 1974 season the "Chieftains" have displayed in their play a character, discipline and maturity which should serve as a fine example to the other young people of this State; and
WHEREAS, the "Chieftains" were ably coached by Coach Robert Green, in his first year as head coach, and by Assistant Coaches Larry Parker, Owen Blanton and Gene Clonts; and
WHEREAS, Coach Green's talent and accomplishments have been recognized by his being named Floyd County Coach of the Year by the Kiwanis Club and AA Coach of the Year in Georgia by the Atlanta Journal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the Coaches and Men of the West Rome High School "Chieftains" Football Team for their outstanding 1974 season.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit approp riate copies of this resolution to Coach Robert Green; Assistant Coaches Larry Parker, Owen Blanton and Gene Clonts; the Athletic Department of West Rome High School; and the Student Body of West Rome High School.

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HR 87. By Messrs. Hudson of the 137th, Reaves of the 147th, Murphy of the 18th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Commending TV Station WALB in Albany, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, for many years, TV Station WALB in Albany has been providing residents of Southwest Georgia with news coverage of the deliberations of their General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, in providing such coverage, TV Station WALB main tains a news staff in Atlanta to get up-to-date information about the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, TV Station WALB provides its viewers with in-depth coverage of issues before the General Assembly by conducting a prelegislative forum and constant coverage of the General Assembly while in session; and
WHEREAS, TV Station WALB has been broadcasting since 1954 and during that time has been a valuable asset to Southwest Georgia and to the State; and
WHEREAS, it is-only fitting and proper that TV Station WALB be recognized for its outstanding service to its viewers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend TV Station WALB in Albany for its outstanding service to its viewers and to the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to TV Station WALB in Albany.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 35. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Civil Court of Fulton County, so as to change the provisions relating to appeals to the Appellate Division of said court and to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia in certain cases; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L.

Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins . Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus

Matthews, D. R. McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix
Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Carter

Foster, P. W.

McCollum

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Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, John Burruss Carlisle Carr Colwell Connell Daugherty Hamilton Harris, B. B. Hatcher Jones King

Linder Matthews, C. McDonald Nessmith Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Rainey Rush Scott Sigman

Smith, V. B. Stone Thomason Toles Townsend Triplett Twiggs Wall Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 3.

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

HB 36. By Mr. Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for confirmation of sales under fore closure proceedings on real estate so as to provide that no sale of real estate under powers contained in deeds to secure debt shall be valid unless notice of intent to sell such property has been mailed by the grantee, assignee or transferree of the deed to secure debt to the ap parent owner by certified mail; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 36 as follows:
By deleting the word "apparent" and substituting the word "record" on line 7, page 1.
By deleting the word "apparent" and substituting the word "record" on line 9, page 1.
By deleting the word "apparent" and substituting the word "record" on line 19, page 1.
By deleting the word "apparent" and substituting the word "record" on line 5, page 2.
By deleting the word "apparent" and substituting the word "record" on line 6, page 2.
By striking lines 18 through 21 of page 2 and substituting the following:

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"herein 'record owner' means the person having the equitable title as reflected on the public records maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county wherein the real estate is located."

The following1 amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Evans of the 84th moves to amend HB 36 by adding to line 5, page 2, after the word "certified" the words "or registered". And by adding to line 12, page 2, before the word "receipt" the word "postal"; and after the word "receipt" and before the word "certified" the phrase "reflecting the mailing of such"; and by striking the word "for" on line 12.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered but could not be verified due to mechanical malfunction.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 5.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 48. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965" so as to change the provisions relative to fixing the compensation of elective members of municipal governing authorities; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend HB No. 48 as follows: by adding on line 11, page 2 after the word "the" the following
words "taking of office of those elected at the"

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, C. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.

Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles

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Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware

Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Carlisle Colwell Connell Daugherty Greer Harris, J. G.

Hatcher Matthews, C. Patten, G. C. Rainey Rush

Scott Thomason Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ays were 163, nays 0.

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

HR 69-291. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Lee of the 72nd, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the General Assembly shall receive such compensation and allowances as shall be provided for by law but no change in such compensation or allowances shall become effective prior to the end of the term during which such change is made; tp provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking Paragraph I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph I to read as follows:
"Paragraph I. Compensation and Allowances. The members of the General Assembly shall receive such compensation and allowances as shall be provided for by law but no change in such compensation or allowances shall become effective prior to the end of the term during which such change is made."

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Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to pro vide that the members of the General Assembly shall receive such compensation and allowances as
( ) NO shall be provided for by law but no change in such compensation or allowances shall become effective prior to the end of the term during1 which such change is made?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the Viva Voce call of the roll was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes

Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dent Dixon

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison

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Hatcher Hawking Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

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Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.
McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J.

Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Berry Brown Daugherty Dean

Foster, P. W. Hamilton Matthews, C.

Rush Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

Mr. Ware of the 68th, Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st and Mr. Daugherty of the 33rd each stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the

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Viva Voce call of the roll was ordered and had they been present would each have voted "aye".

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 211. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th and others:
A Bill to establish an Executive Center Fine Arts Committee; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mrs. Felton of the 22nd moves to amend HB 211 by adding the following at line 2, page 2 as the first sentence: "Members of this Com mittee should be appointed by disciplines: Architecture, Artist (painting and sculpture), Decorative Arts, History, Landscape Design, Restoration and Preservation." Also, add at the end of line 21, page 2, the following: "No acquisition shall be made without approval of the Chairman and the Chief Curator."

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, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 0.

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

HB 127. By Messrs. Snow and Hays of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to prescription and the obtaining of good title to realty by adverse possession so as to change the provisions relating to the obtaining of good title by adverse posses sion in regard to certain classes of property; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 127 as follows:
By striking line 17, page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"reserved. Whenever: (1) mineral rights are conveyed; or, (2) real"

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Messrs. Snow of the 1st and Sams of the 90th move to amend HB 127 by adding the following language on line 2, page 2, under Section (1) after the word "nor"; "returned said mineral rights for taxes, nor".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bar^eron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham
Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr
Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox

Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.

Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble

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Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson

Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles

Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Blackshear Burruss Daugherty Fraser

Harris, B. B. Lambert Matthews, C. Rush

Scott Thomason Townsend Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

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

HB 128. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to traverse juries in general, so as to provide that all civil actions where the claim for damages is less than $3,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs, and all misdemeanor cases in the superior courts, shall be tried by a jury of six jurors; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Howard of the 19th moves to amend HB 128 by striking "Three Thousand ($3,000)" on page 1, line 18 and page 2, line 25 and substitut ing in lieu thereof, "Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00)".

The following amendment to the Howard amendment was read:
Mr. Jordan of the 58th moves to amend the Howard amendment to HB 128 by amending the caption accordingly.

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On the adoption of the Jordan amendment to the Howard amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Bowman Buck Burton Calhoun Carnes Childers Childs Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Davis Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Jordan King Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Long Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Nessmith Nix Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow Sweat Thompson Toles Townsend Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Alexander Bailey Banks Beck Bolster Bray Brown Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Clark, L. Collins Culpepper Dean

Dent Dover Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Glover Ham Hamilton Hatcher Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R.

Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Kilgore Knight Lambert Lee Leonard Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Miles Mostiler Mullinax Noble

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Owens Oxford Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves

Ross Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Taggart

Thomason Tolbert Triplett Ware West Wheeler White Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Berry Blackshear Burruss Carlisle Clark, Betty Clifton

Daugherty Greer Horton Karrh Keyton Lane, W. J.

Matthews, C. McKinney Rush Smith, J. R. Stone Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Jordan amendment to the Howard amendment, the ayes were 89, nays 72.

The amendment to the amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the Howard amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Battle Baugh Beckham Calhoun Carnes Childers Cole Cooper Cox Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

Harrison Hays Hill, G. Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jordan Kreeger Lane, Dick Leggett Linder Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Nix Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L.
Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Snow Stone Sweat Toles Townsend Tucker Vaughn Wall Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Beck Bolster Bowman
Bray Brown Buck Burton Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Culpepper Dean Dent Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W.

Fraser Glover Ham Hamilton
Harden Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McKinney

Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Oxford Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Scott Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Taggart Thompson Tolbert Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Ware Watson West Wheeler White Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Berry Blackshear Burruss Carlisle Daugherty

Greer Horton Jessup Keyton Lane, W. J.

Matthews, C. Rainey Rush Thomason Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Howard amendment, as amended, the ayes were 67, nays 97.

The amendment, as amended, was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Jordan of the 58th moves to amend HB 128 by changing the figures on page 1, line 4 from "$3,000.00" to "$10,000.00" and by changing

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on page 1, line 18 from "three thousand" to "ten thousand" and also by changing on page 2, line 25, "three thousand" to "ten thousand".

On the adoption to the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Battle Baugh Beckham Bowman Calhoun Carnes Childers Cole Connell Cooper Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

Harrison Hays Hill, G. Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Jordan Kilgore Kreeger Lane, Dick Leggett Linder Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald ' Milford Nix Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Sigman Sizemore Snow Stone Sweat Tolbert Toles Townsend Tucker Vaughn Wall West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs. :

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Beck Berry Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burton Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs

Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cox Culpepper Dean Dent Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Fraser Glover Ham

Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Karrh King Knight Lambert

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Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

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Noble Owens Oxford Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Reaves Ross Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R.

Smith, V. B. Smyre Taggart Thomason Thompson Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Ware Watson Wheeler White Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Blackshear Burruss Carlisle Daugherty

Greer Horton Keyton Matthews, C.

Rush Scott Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 71, nays 97.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Alexander of the 38th moves to amend HB 128 by deleting "Three Thousand ($3,000.00)" and inserting in lieu thereof, "Five Thousand ($5,000.00)".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Bolster Bowman Bray

Buck Burton Calhoun Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Olifton

Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper Cox Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

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Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight

Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mos tiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall West Wheeler Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Blackshear Carter Culpepper Foster, P. W. Glover Ham Harris, J. F.

Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Irwin, J. R. Leonard Peters Ross

Scott Taggart Walker Watson White Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Berry Brown Burruss Carlisle Games

Daugherty Dean Greer Horton Keyton Lane, W. J. Matthews, C.

Parham Patten, R. L. Rush Triplett Ware Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 139, nays 20.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Knight of the 67th moves to amend HB 128 by adding on line 5, page 1 after the word "courts" the following: "and State Courts which presently operate under Superior Court rules" and by deleting on line 6 and line 24, page 2 and on line 3, page 3 the word "Superior" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "said".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell

Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G.

Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann

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Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat

Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Blackshear Carter Colwell Poster, P. W.

Hill, B. L. Irwin, J. R. Leonard

Ross White Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, Marvin Brown Burruss Carlisle

Daugherty Dean Greer Horton

Matthews, C. Rush Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 158, nays 10.

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

HR 39-184. By Messrs. Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Lee of the 72nd and others:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee so as to provide terms of the ap pointed members of the Committee; to provide for the appointment and terms of the chairman and the vice chairman of the Committee; to pro vide for filling vacancies; to remove the Legislative Counsel as an ex officio member of the Committee; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan

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Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason

Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams. Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Clifton Daugherty Holmes Horton

Lambert Matthews, C. Parkman

Rush White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

Mr. Holmes of the 39th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the adoption of HR 39-184 and that had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 91. By Messrs. Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to define the offense of criminal issuance of a bad check; and for other purposes.

Mr. Fraser of the 139th moved that HB 91 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Alexander Beck Brown Childs Fraser
Glover

Ham Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hudson Lambert

Petro Scott Sheats Taggart White

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Calhoun Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Harden

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mos tiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

Noble Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten , R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Berry Burruss Burton

Carlisle Carnes Coleman

Daugherty Dean Greer

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Hamilton Horton Jessup Matthews, C.

McKinney Parham Parkman Rush

Sizemore Smith, V. B. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 16, nays 142.

The motion to table HB 91 was lost.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend HB 91 as follows:
By striking the words "this Section" on page 2, line 19 and sub stituting therefor the words, "Subsection (c)".

Mr. Ham of the 80th moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Alexander Bailey Banks
Bargeron Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Childs

Colwell Dean Evans, B. Fraser Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B.
Hudson Johnson, R. Knight
Lane, Dick

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Battle Baugh Beckham Blackshear Burton Calhoun Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark
Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper

Linder Lucas Marcus Phillips, R. T. Randall Scott Sheats Taggart Ware White
Cox Culpepper Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D.

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Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J.

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Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiller Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves

Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Berry Burruss Carlisle Carnes Clark, Betty Daugherty

Glover Greer Hill, B. L. Horton Matthews, C.

Parkman Pinkston Rush Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 130.

The motion was lost.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Mr. Toles of the 16th was not recorded on the motion to reconsider the House's action in ordering the previous question.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Egan of the 25th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Evans of the 84th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Culpepper of the 98th moves to amend HB 91 by striking on page 2, line 17, all the language thereon and inserting therefor the following:
"up to one thousand dollars, or both.".

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 91 by changing "shall" to "may" on line 19, page 2.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Coleman Collins Connell Culpepper Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, W. Elliott

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Karrh King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.

Lee Leggett Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus McDonald Nessmith Noble Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Townsend Triplett

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Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall

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Watson West Wheeler

White Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Battle Baugh Beckham Blackshear Clark, L. Cole Colwell
Cooper Cox Davis Edwards, C. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat
Harden Harris, B. B.

Harrison Hays Howard Irvin, R. Jackson Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Leonard Long Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax

Nix Owens Parham Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Rainey Randall Reaves Sams Sigman Sizemore Tolbert Tucker Twiggs Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Buck Burruss Carlisle Carnes Daugherty Dover Egan

Greer Horton Matthews, C. Parkman Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rush

Shanahan Smith, J. R. Snow Thomason Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 103, nays 56.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. Hill of the 127th moves to amend HB 91 by adding on line 15 after the word "imprisonment" the words: "up to five years,".

The following amendment to the Hill amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Alexander of the 38th moves to amend the Hill amendment to HB 91 by deleting "5 years" and inserting in lieu thereof "2 years".

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The Hill amendment, as amended, was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Mr. Carter of the 146th moves to amend HB 91 by adding after the word "after" on line 1, page 2, "receiving notice of that refusal or after".
Mr. King of the 96th moves to amend HB 9 by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows:
Section 2. In event any part, clause, sentence, section is de clared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect other sections, clauses, sentences or sections.
Mr. Adams of the 14th moves to amend HB 91 by striking the number "30" on page two, line one, and inserting the number "10".
Mr. Adams of the 14th moves to amend HB 91 by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and by inserting following Section 1 a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed nor construed to repeal or amend in any manner the provisions of Code Section 13-9933."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Bolster Bowman Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter

Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dent Dixon

Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison

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Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann

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Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Alexander Beck Blackshear Brown Childs Dean Evans, B. Glover

Ham Hamilton Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Johnson, R. Knight Lambert

Larsen, G. K. Lucas Parrish Pinkston Smyre Taggart White Williams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Beckham Berry Bray Buck Burruss

Daugherty Edwards, W. Greer Horton Matthews, C.

Parkman Rush Scott Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 141, nays 24.

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

By unanimous consent, the Clerk was directed to make typographical correc tions so as to properly number the section of HB 91, as amended.

Mr. Beckham of the 89th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 91, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

Mr. Leggett of the 153rd served notice that at the proper time, he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 91, as amended.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 88. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Electing Honorable D. B. Howe, Sr. of Haralson County as a member of the "State Election Board"; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that pursuant to Code Section 34-201 (a) of the "Georgia Election Code", Honorable D. B. Howe, Sr. of Haralson County, is hereby elected by the House of Representatives as a member of the "State Election Board".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolu tion to the Governor, to the Secretary of State and to Honorable D. B. Howe, Sr.

Pursuant to HR 88, Mr. Gammage of the 17th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable D. B. Howe, Sr. of Haralson County, which nomination was seconded by Mr. Lambert of the 112th.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nomination be closed and the Honor able D. B. Howe, Sr. be declared elected.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh

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Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton
Glover
Greer
Ham
Harden
Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G.
Harris, J. F.
Harrison

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Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix
Noble
Owens
Oxford
Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
Wheeler
White
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Messrs.:

Bray Burton Carlisle Coleman Culpepper

Daugherty Fraser Hamilton Horton Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Reaves Rush Thomason Mr. Speaker

On the election of Mr. Howe as a member of the State Election Board, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

Mr. Howe was declared elected and HR 88 adopted by the House.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 92. By Mr. Linder of the 44th, Mrs. Childs of the 51st, Mr. Russell of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the DeKalb County Study Commission on Law Enforce ment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the DeKalb County Study Commission on Law Enforcement, to be composed of ten members, to be appointed as follows:
Two members to be appointed by the members of the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly representing DeKalb County or any part thereof, of which one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Republicans and one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Democrats;
Two members to be appointed by the members of the Senate of the Georgia General Assembly representing DeKalb County, of which one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Republicans and one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Democrats;
Two members, one of whom shall be a Republican and one of whom shall be a Democrat, to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County; the Chairman of the Board shall select such members, subject to the approval of the Board;
Two members to be appointed by the Chairman of the DeKalb County Democratic Party; and
Two members to be appointed by the Chairman of the Republican Party of DeKalb County.

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The Commission shall undertake an examination and study of the law enforcement functions being performed within DeKalb County with particular emphasis upon the activities, functions, duties and responsi bilities of the DeKalb County Police Department and Office of the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The Commission is authorized to consult with persons possessing particular expertise in the fields of law enforce ment and shall be authorized to hold such number of public hearings in relation to the scope of the Commission's study as it shall deem neces sary and advisable. The Commission shall make a report of its findings and recommendations prior to December 31, 1975.

HR 93. By Messrs. Bailey of the 72nd, Milford and Clark of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Mrs. Prank Britt to appear before the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frank Britt is the President of the Georgia Con gress of Parents and Teachers Association; and
WHEREAS, February 11 has been designated as "Georgia PTA Day at the Legislature"; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frank Britt has served with outstanding devo tion and ability as President of the PTA for the last two years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Britt has worked tirelessly on behalf of achieving the worthy goals of the Georgia PTA; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this boady to recog nize the many outstanding accomplishments of Mrs. Britt and the Georgia PTA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mrs. Frank Britt to appear before this body on Tuesday, February 11, 1975.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 94. By Mr. Vaughn of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing appreciation and commending Mr. W. M. "Dick" Wil liams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on March 1, 1975, Mr. W. M. Williams, Secretary of the State Department of Transportation Board and Treasurer of said Department, will officially retire from his State duties; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Williams began work with the State Highway Department on January 2, 1932, and has served continuously since, this being a total of 43 years and two months; and

WHEREAS, among his many other duties, Mr. Williams was elected to and served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System from February, 1964, through June 30, 1974, for a total of ten years and five months; and

WHEREAS, also in addition to his many other duties, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Georgia State Highway Authority and the Georgia Rural Roads Authority on November 7, 1961. These Authorities became the Georgia Highway Authority on May 10, 1967, and Mr. Williams has continued as Secretary-Treasurer to date; and

WHEREAS, also in addition to his many other duties, Mr. Williams was elected October 15, 1962, to be Assistant Secretary of the State Toll Bridge Authority, and he served in this capacity until April 24, 1963, when he was elected Secretary. He has served as Secretary until July 31, 1968, when he was elected Secretary-Treasurer. He has served in this capacity to date; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has held various and sundry titles and has performed many duties during his long years of service starting as a Material Checker and advancing through the years to his present positions; and

WHEREAS, during the period of time of his service, the Depart ment of Transportation, formerly State Highway Department, has had an astronomical growth, for example, during calendar year 1932, the State Highway Department had cash disbursements of only $16,946,000 compared with the fiscal 1975 budget for the Department of Transporta tion which is over $329,500,000. This represents an increase of 1,845 percent; and

WHEREAS, during his years of service with the State, he has expended untold hours in attending to the duties of his office; and

WHEREAS, while serving the State of Georgia, he has always demonstrated superior ability, rare initiative, superb intelligence, a most pleasing and excellent personality, and has extended many courtesies to his colleagues, the members of the General Assembly, and to the general public, often accomplishing difficult and complex tasks unequaled by others and always willing to go beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, it is seldom one finds so dedicated and loyal a public servant as W. M. "Dick" Williams.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the General Assembly of Georgia, that this body does hereby commend and congratulate W. M. "Dick" Williams for the outstanding manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office, and extend to him from this body an expression

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of appreciation and gratitude, together with the best of wishes for a long and happy life for a well earned retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives and/or the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to W. M. "Dick" Williams.

HR 95. By Mr. Toles of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. James W. "Jimmy" Waters; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. James W. "Jimmy" Waters has recently been elected President of the Georgia Baptist Convention; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Waters is an outstanding leader of this State's religious community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Waters has devoted many long and unselfish hours of public service, both to the enhancement of the religious endeavors of this State as well as to the improvement of State services; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Waters is the Pastor of the Mabel White Baptist Church, one of this State's largest church groups; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize the many outstanding accomplishments and contributions of one of Georgia's most distinguished citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and con gratulate Dr. James W. "Jimmy" Waters upon his many accomplish ments, and, in particular, upon his ascendancy of the Presidency of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and instructed to send an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Dr. James W. "Jimmy" Waters.

HR 96. By Messrs. Edwards of the 110th and Connell of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to take immediate steps to determine the feasibility of establishing a Georgia college of optometry and to explore other alternatives to satisfy the need for optometrists in this State; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, a Subcommittee of the House University System of Georgia Committee has studied Georgia's needs relative to optometric manpower; and

WHEREAS, the report submitted by said Subcommittee clearly and convincingly documents the fact that Georgia currently faces a serious shortage of optometrists and that this shortage will become critical in the near future unless steps are taken to increase the supply of op tometrists in our State; and

WHEREAS, it is an obligation of the State to insure that the visual care needs of our citizens are not neglected.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL AS SEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is hereby urged to take immediate steps to determine the feasibility of establishing a Georgia college of optometry and to ex plore other alternatives that may effectively satisfy the need for op tometric manpower in this State.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in studying the need for estab lishing a college of optometry that said Board of Regents examine care fully the information provided by the Allied Medical Affairs Subcom mittee of the University System of Georgia Committee in its report sub mitted to said full Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives send a copy of this resolution to the Chancellor and each member of the Board of Regents, along with a copy of the report hereinabove mentioned.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 24,1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty

Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters

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Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinks ton Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan

Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Messrs.:

Cox Hatcher Hill, G.

Horton Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Rush Williams

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend George J. White, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, Georgia:
Our Father in Heaven, we are grateful today that we have the op portunity of living in a free nation. May our memories continually bring our minds into sharp focus, that this nation is a nation that was founded upon Christian principles.
We pray your blessings upon these that have been chosen by the people of this State. May they have your wisdom giving them direction through their knowledge, enabling them to be the leaders that will advance the kingdom of God, strengthen the good causes of mankind and enable our State to be recognized as one that strives unto God for not only progress but for programs that will be of service to all people.
May we in accordance with the scriptures realize that it is the duty of man to love God and to love his country. May we realize that the opportunity of man is to serve God, and to serve his country. Enable us, as citizens of this State, to make the decisions that we must make in accordance with what is best for all and in accordance with our convic tions under God.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee of Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

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

The Journal was confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 359. By Mr. Williamson of the 45th, Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Messrs. Phillips of the 59th, Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Sigman of the 74th and Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to provide for a course of instruction in consumer affairs in every public high school in this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 360. By Messrs. Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Lnder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and Jordan of the 58th:
A Bill to provide for a Board of Registrations and Elections in certain counties (population 250,000 -- 500,000); and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 361. By Messrs. Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary so as to provide a housing and utility allowance for the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 362. By Messrs. Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th: A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6201, relating to the time to make tax

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returns, so as to change the time for making tax returns in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 363. By Messrs. Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the McDuffie County Small Claims Court so as to change certain of the costs prescribed for various pro ceedings in said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 364. By Messrs. Tolbert and Davis of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to elections, so as to delete therefrom those provisions which permit the elector to cast a straight party vote; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 365. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the provisions relating to rate of interest on unpaid taxes on Dec. 20th in each year; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 366. By Mr. Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to de-annex a certain parcel of land from the City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 367. By Messrs. Logan of the 62nd, Lane of the 81st, Adams of the 79th, Shanahan of the 7th, Buck of the 95th, Russell of the 64th, Milford of the 13th, Walker of the 115th, Ham of the 80th, Hutchinson of the 133rd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide that certain earned interest shall not be taxable; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 368. By Mr. Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta so as to change the salaries of the Mayor of said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 369. By Mr. Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24-1, relating to general miscellaneous provisions concerning courts, so as to provide for the disqualification of judges in certain cases or proceedings of a result of bias or prejudice; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 370. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitor-general of said circuit so as to provide that the compensation of the assistant district attorneys shall be fixed by the district attorney within specified limits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 371. By Messrs. Logan of the 62nd, Sigman of the 74th, Lane of the 81st, Berry of the 94th and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend Code Section 41A-2201, relating to the board of direc tors of a bank or trust company, so as to provide that the president of the bank or trust company shall be a member of the board of directors; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 372. By Messrs. Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Howard of the 19th, Sigman of the 74th, Lane of the 81st, Berry of the 94th, Castleberry of the lllth and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", so as to prevent the creation of a monopoly, or which would be in furtherance of any combination or conspiracy to monopolize or attempt to monopolize the business of banking in any part of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 373. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, Phillips of the 91st, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd and King of the 96th:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Chapter 88-18, relating to hospital au thorities, so as to provide that any provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, in any consolidated city-county government wherein a hospital authority created pursuant to this law operates, the Council or other governing body of such consolidated city-county governments shall have exclusive authority to determine by what method the members of the boards of such hospital authorities are selected and appointed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HR 89-373. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th, Phillips of the 91st, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd and King of the 96th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Georgia Constitution so as to provide that the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Ga. shall provide by ordinance for the method of selection and appointment of members of the Muscogee County Airport Commis sion, and may amend such ordinance from time to time as said Council may deem proper; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HR 90-373'. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit certain increases in retirement or other benefits from any pension system maintained by certain municipalities (population 300,000 or more) except under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HR 91-373. By Mr. Vaughn of the 57th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. William H. Sheperd; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 374. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-3009, relating to renewal premiums for policies of accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide additional circumstances under which the provisions of said Section are inappli cable; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 375. By Messrs. Davis of the 56th, Larsen of the 27th, Elliott of the 49th, Lane of the 40th, Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Petro of the 46th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Mrs. Calhoun of the 88th and others:
A Bill to provide for the reporting of economic interests by certain State officials; to provide for statements of economic interests and for the filing of same by State officials and candidates for election or ap pointment as State officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 376. By Messrs. McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Dept. of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety

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of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 377. By Messrs. McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend Title 68 of the Code of Ga., relating to motor vehicles, so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the drivers and equipment of motor contract carriers and motor common carriers which conflict with the rules and regulations of the Ga. Public Service Commission pertaining to motor carrier safety; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 378. By Messrs. Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "The Driver Training School License Act" so as to provide for fingerprinting of driver training applicants; to change the licensing fees for driver training schools; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 379. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to create the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority; to create the Downtown LaGrange District; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 380. By Messrs. Burruss of the 21st, Marcus of the 26th, Mrs. Felton of the 22nd, Messrs. Evans of the 99th, Sams of the 90th, Games of the 43rd, McKinney of the 35th, Egan of the 25th, Greer of the 43rd, Hawkins of the 50th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the preparation and implementa tion of comprehensive plans for the protection of major streams which are the primary source of drinking water for certain metropolitan areas so as to correct certain definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 381. By Messrs. Matthews of the 145th, Patten and Carter of the 146th and Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to exempt the Authority from certain taxes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.

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HB 382. By Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Petro of the 46th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Mr. Evans of the 99th, Mrs. Glover of the 32nd and Mr. Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions used in describing gambling and related offenses, so as to exclude participation in a nonprofit bingo game from the definition of the word "bet"; to exclude nonprofit bingo games from the definition of the word "lottery"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 383. By Mr. Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for homestead exemption for certain taxation so as to eliminate the application fee for homestead exemptions in certain counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 384. By Mr. Sheats of the 28th:
A Bill to authorize certain municipalities to impose and collect an excise tax on the storage or parking of motor vehicles under certain circum stances; to provide for procedures, limitations, exemptions and exclu sions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 385. By Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd, Messrs. Hawkins of the 50th, Linder of the 44th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Mrs. Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Ray of the 56th, Noble of the 48th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the County Board of Education shall be elected so as to change the provisions relative to school board districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 386. By Messrs. Beck of the 148th and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to establish the Municipal Fiscal Standards Council; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 387. By Messrs. Bailey and Johnson of the 72nd, Beck of the 148th and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide an alternative method, cumulative to existing methods, for extending municipal boundaries of municipalities, to provide stan dards and conditions under which such method shall be applicable; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

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HB 388. By Mr. Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101 relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives so as to change the apportionment of certain districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HR 97-388. By Mr. Keyton of the 143rd:
A Resolution compensating Boston Farm Center, Inc.; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 389. By Mr. Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 390. By Mr. Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Fuel Tax Law to grant to all political sub divisions of this State periodic refunds of part of such tax under certain circumstances and procedures administered by the State Revenue Com missioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 391. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5902 of the Code of Georgia relating to tax returns by railroads and public utilities, so as to provide that said Code Section shall not be applicable to those persons or companies doing a water business; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 392. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to increase the interest rate on delinquent taxes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 393. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3107 relating to the allowable standard deduction; to amend Section 92-3108, of the Code of Georgia of 1933, defining terms of the Code relating to the taxation of net income, so as to conform their meaning to the meanings such terms have in the U. S.

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Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on Jan. 1, 1975; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 394. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act of 1889 providing for the payment of interest upon executions issued for taxes due the State, any county thereof, or any municipal corporation therein, so as to change the rate of interest to be paid; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 395. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-2902 relating to the annual fees for operating motor vehicles so as to provide for a single class license plate fee of $8.50 for all passenger vehicles; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 396. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the amount of interest charged a taxpayer for income tax purposes and the amount of interest paid to a taxpayer for income tax purposes; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 98-396. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution to authorize the Department of Revenue to write off uncollected check balances covering motor fuel highway use permits and taxes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 99-396. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that those taxpayers required to return intangible property annually to the State Revenue Commissioner for taxation whose total tax liability does not exceed five dollars ($5.00) shall be exempt from the payment of intangible property tax liability resulting therefrom; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 100-396. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution to authorize the Department of Revenue to write off uncollected check balances covering Motor Vehicle License fees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Com mittee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HB 397. By Messrs. Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th and Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to create an Area Planning and Development Commission in the most populous County of each Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area of this State having a population of more than 185,000 but less than 190,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future United States Census; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:
HB 328. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Irvin of the 10th and Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to prohibit State and local law enforcement officers from concealing themselves from the view of the motoring public when enforcing any laws fixing speed limits; and for other purposes.

HB 329. By Messrs. Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Toles of the 16th, Colwell of the 4th, Triplett of the 128th and Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to provide for the impoundment of motor vehicles driven by per sons arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquors; and for other purposes.

HB 330. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court (formerly Ordinary) of Gordon County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compen sation of said officers; and for other purposes.

HB 331. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the tax commissioner of Gordon County and establishing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of said officer; and for other purposes.

HB 332. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Gordon County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

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HB 333. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of said commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 336. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Wall of the 61st, Sweat of the 150th, Ray of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Parkman of the 66th, Matthews of the 145th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Food Act" so as to prohibit certain sales or offers for sale of food unless the price is marked; to prohibit the increase of such marked price after the food is displayed for sale; and for other purposes.

HB 337. By Messrs. Bolster of the 30th, Noble of the 48th, Foster of the 152nd, Walker of the 115th, Howard of the 19th and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 21, 1967, which provided grants to certain municipalities for specified purposes, so as to require certain additional grants under certain circumstances to every municipality with population over 300,000; and for other purposes.

HB 338. By Messrs. Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to revise, classify, consolidate, and modernize present laws relat ing to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating thereto; and for other purposes.

HB 339. By Messrs. Lucas of the 102nd, Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Vaughn of the 57th, Thompson of the 93rd, Randall of the 101st, Bow man of the 103rd, Matthews of the 145th and Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act to be known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change certain provisions relating to proof of insurance; and for other purposes.

HB 340. By Messrs. Randall of the 101st and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-11, relating to ballots, so as to provide that the names of unopposed candidates need not appear on the ballot; and for other purposes.

HB 341. By Messrs. Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, Bolster of the 30th, Larsen of the 27th and Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to require a refund value for certain beverage containers sold or offered for sale in this State; and for other purposes.

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HB 342. By Messrs. Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Gammage of the 17th, Johnson of the 8th, Hill of the 127th and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Ga., in general, so as to provide that all colleges and universities sustained or in any manner supported by public funds shall give instruction in the history of the U. S., and in the history of Georgia, and in the essentials of the U. S. Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 343. By Mr. Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilkinson County on an annual salary so as'to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 344. By Mr. Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Wilkinson County so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 345. By Mr. Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to provide that the tax liability for each ad valorem property taxpayer within Wilkinson County shall, as a minimum, be not less than the sum of $1.00; and for other purposes.

HR 81-345. By Mr. Bolster of the 30th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to in clude certain types of cooperative ownership within the term "home stead" as that term is used for purposes of determining certain exemp tions from taxation in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HR 82-345. By Messrs. Banks of the 104th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Randall of the 101st and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that an individual who holds an elective public office shall not qualify as a candidate for another elective public office unless first tendering his resignation from the office he then holds and to provide for the effective date of such resignation; and for other purposes.

HB 346. By Messrs. Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth so as to extend the corporate limits of said city and annex and incorporate certain additional land into said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 347. By Messrs. West, Johnson, Bailey and Lee of the 72nd:
A Bill to authorize any peace officer to stop any person whom he has reason to suspect is committing, has committed or is about to commit a crime and to demand certain information from the suspect; and for other purposes.

HB 348. By Mr. Linder of the 44th:
A Bill to amend that Act which provides for the examination and licensing of dental hygienists so as to change the minimum age for qualification; and for other purposes.

HB 350. By Messrs. Matthews of the 145th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Patten of the 146th, Davis of the 56th, Phillips of the 120th, Lane of the 81st, Castleberry of the lllth, Greer of the 43rd, Collins of the 144th and others:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes.

HB 351. By Messrs. Jordan of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, Russell of the 53rd, Colwell of the 4th, Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Junior College Act of 1958" so as to change the provisions relative to payments by the Board of Regents to certain local operating authorities; and for other purposes.

HB 352. By Messrs. Carter of the 146th, Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 146th, Hudson of the 137th, and Mrs. Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to enlarge the membership; and for other purposes.

HB 353. By Mr. Cole of the 6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-306 relating to the State Transporta tion Board so as to provide that the great seal of the State shall be affixed to the commissions of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.

HB 354. By Messrs. Johnson of the 72nd, Knight of the 67th, Tucker of the 73rd and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, so as to provide for certain limitations relative to deeds to secure debt on real property; and for other purposes.

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HB 355. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a board of registration and elections in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000 so as to change the provision relative to the elections super visor; and other purposes.

HB 356. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Code of Public Transporta tion so as to require the transfer of all rights-of-way acquired for the Lower Wall Street Project to the City of Atlanta for certain consideration; and for other purposes.
HR 84-356. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of certain nonprofit corporations which are used exclusively to house students attending a college or university in this State; and for other purposes.
HB 357. By Mr. Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act to provide refunds of payments by dealers on projects operated by the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Stadium Authority to the City of Atlanta and to Fulton County; and for other purposes.
HR 85-357. By Mrs. Childs of the 51st, Mr. Hawkins of the 50th and Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes.
HB 358. By Messrs. Ware of the 68th, Coleman of the 118th, Carr of the 105th, Russell of the 64th, Greer of the 43rd, Carlisle of the 71st, Bray of the 70th, Mullinax of the 69th, Knight of the 67th, Carrell of the 75th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to health insurance coverage for State employees so as to change the definition of the term "employee" or "employees"; to authorize the State Personnel Board to expand the health insurance coverage of State employees; and for other purposes.

Mr. Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agricul ture, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture has had under consideration the following Bill

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of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 352. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th, Chairman.

Mr. Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 86. Do Pass. HB 146. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th, Chairman.

Mr. Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, sub mitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 134. Do Pass. HB 324. Do Not Pass. HR 78-325. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Mr. Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under

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consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 273. Do Pass. HB 278. Do Pass. HB 279. Do Pass. HB 304. Do Pass. HB 305. Do Pass. HB 320. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 273. By Mr. Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 278. By Messrs. Rush of the 121st and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Tattnall County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Tattnal) County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 279. By Messrs. Rush of the 121st and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of personnel of the clerk's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 304. By Messrs. Lee, Johnson, West and Bailey of the 72nd: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Riverdale, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 305. By Mr. Bray of the 70th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 320. By Mr. Walker of the 115th: A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Oglethorpe; to provide for incorporation of the City; to provide for corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 35. By Mr. Linder of the 44th: A Resolution designating Georgia Dental Health Day.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit:
HB 2. By Mr. Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to provide for the Department of Offender Rehabilitation a supplementary appropriation for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the Department and the purposes provided for herein; to confer certain responsibilities upon the Office of Planning and Budget.
HB 28. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th and Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved March 29th, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law), so as to decrease until December 31, 1976, the percent required for the national rate of insured unemployment affecting the on and off indicator in regard to extended benefits.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 7. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-120, relating to the compensation of court bailiffs and payment of expense allowance to jurors, as amended, so as to change the maximum compensation of bailiffs.

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SB 13. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th and Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Ga. Election Code", relating to the nomination of candidates, as amended, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with any political party as a candidate for nomination to any public office when such person has previously qualified, during the same calendar year, with another political party as a candidate for nomination by the party for any public office.

SB 24. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Overby of the 49th and Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to require all warranty deeds recorded in this State to include a derivation clause; to provide the procedure connected therewith.

SB 26. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 27th:
A Bill to repeal Code Chapter 23-24, relating to relief for poor Con federate soldiers.

SB 28. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-20, relating to peddlers, as amended, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to Confederate soldiers.

SB 38. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6202.1, return of property for taxation and claiming certain exemptions, as amended by an Act approved March 12, 1970, so as to provide for the automatic return of property for taxation and the claiming of certain exemptions.

SB 39. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Ballard of the 45th:
A Bill to provide for proof of publication of legal notices or advertise ments; to define certain terms; to provide procedures connected there with; to provide exceptions.

SB 62. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Lewis of the 21st, Barnes of the 33rd and others:
A Bill to create the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Geor gia; to provide for the membership of the council, their qualifications, appointment, election, compensation, expenses, terms, powers, authority and responsibilities.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

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SR 4. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th, Senator Riley of the 1st, and Senator Broun of the 46th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change certain provisions relating to sessions and procedures of the General Assembly; to provide for submission of the amendment for ratification or rejection.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:
SB 7. By Senator Starr of the 44th: A Bill to amend Code Section 59-120, relating to the compensation of court bailiffs and payment of expense allowance to jurors, so as to change the maximum compensation of bailiffs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
SB 13. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Howard of the 42nd: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Ga. Election Code", relating to the nomination of candidates, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with more than one political party during the same calendar year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
SB 24. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Overby of the 49th and Langford of the 51st: A Bill to require all warranty deeds recorded in this State to include a derivation clause; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
SB 26. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 7th: A Bill to repeal Code Chapter 23-24, relating to relief for poor Confederate soldiers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 28. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-20, relating to peddlers, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to Confederate soldiers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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SB 38. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 92-6202.1, relating to the automatic return of property for taxation and claiming certain exemptions, so as to provide for the automatic return of property for taxation and the claiming of certain exemptions; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 39. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Ballard of the 45th:
A Bill to provide for proof of publication of legal notices or advertise ments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 62. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Lewis of the 21st, Barnes of the 33rd and others:
A Bill to create the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 4. Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st and Broun of the 46th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change certain provisions relating to sessions and procedures of the General Assembly; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

Mr. Coleman of the 118th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Industrial Relations and be referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property:

HB 309. By Messrs. Coleman of the 118th and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to formulate and implement a Statewide plan to regulate Public Safety Radio Services; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted and HB 309 was referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 23. By Messrs. Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd: A Bill to amend Code Section 84-411, relating to qualifications of real

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estate brokers and salesmen so as to change the provisions relative to such qualifications; and for other purposes.

The following committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Industry moves to amend HB 23 as follows:
Strike the word "five" as it appears on line 4 of page 2 and sub stitute in lieu thereof the word "ten".

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Mrs. Clark of the 55th moves to amend HB 23 by deleting the words "without further hearing" on line 13, page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof: "for a period of 30 days, after which time, the applicant may re-apply for the examination".
Mr. White of the 132nd moves to amend HB 23 by adding on line 50 and 6, page 2, "vocational technical school" after the word "ac credited".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Bailey Banks Bargeron Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Carlisle Carr Carrell Childs Clark, L. Collins, Colwell Connell Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Glanton Greer

Ham Harden Harris, J. F. Hawkins Horton Howell Jackson Johnson, R. Jordan Kilgore King Knight Lee Long McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Parkman

Parrish

Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L.

Richardson

Ross

Russell, J.

Russell, W. B.

Sheats

Sigman

Toles

Tucker

,

Twiggs

Vaughn

Waddle

Walker

Ware

Watson

West

Whitmire

Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Games Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Egan Evans, B. Felton Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Eraser

Gammage Gignilliat Glover Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harrison Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin,R. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.

McKinney Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Sams Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Wall Wheeler White Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, Marvin Burruss Cox Harris, J. G. Hatcher

Lambert Matthews, C. Miles Petro Phillips, L. L.

Rush Scott Townsend Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 61, nays 103.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Mr. Johnson of the 72nd served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional
majority to HB 23.

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HB 148. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Burruss of the 21st, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Phillips of the 120th and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to create the Heritage Trust Commission; to set forth the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend HB 148 as follows:
Delete from Section 5 (b) and insert in lieu of the following:
(b) To acquire Heritage Areas in the name of the State of Georgia as otherwise provided by law.

The following amendment was read:
Mr. King of the 96th moves to amend HB 148 by adding on page 2, line 27, after "qualified." the following: "Each congressional district of Georgia shall have at least one member appointed to the commission."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh
Berry Bowman Bray Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Colwell Culpepper Dixon Dover Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.
Foster, P. W.

Gammage Ham Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hays
Hill, G. Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. King Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Logan Lucas Mann McCollum Milford

Nessmith Oxford Parham Peters Pinkston
Rainey Richardson Ross Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Watson Wheeler

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Battle Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Childs Clark, Betty Cole Collins Connell Cooper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harrison Hawkins Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Irvin, R. Jackson Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler

Mullinax Nix Noble Parkman Parrish Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sizemore Snow Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Vaughn Wall Ware West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs. :

Buck Cox Greer Harden Hatcher Hill, B. L.

Karrh Matthews, C. Owens Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Randall

Rush Smith, V. B. Taggart Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 70, nays 92.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Mr. Adams of the 79th moves to amend HB 148 as follows:
By striking from the title, beginning on line 3 of page 1, the following:

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"to set forth the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"to set forth the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources including restrictive powers".

By adding at the end of Section 5, between lines 8 and 9 on page 4, the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that the Board shall not have any power of purchase, condemnation, lease, agreement, gift or devise which would have the effect of preventing, blocking, or in any manner hindering the construction of the Spewrell Bluff Dam Project authorized by P. L. 88-233, approved December 30, 1963."

Mr. Burruss of the 21st moves to amend HB 148 as follows:

By adding a new sentence on line 21 of page 2 beginning after the word "qualified.".
"Five of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of office of two years and until their respective successors are duly appointed and qualified."

Mr. Leggett of the 153rd moves to amend HB 148 by adding a comma after the word "land", line 19, page 3 and inserting the word "marsh".

An amendment, offered by Mr. Evans of the 99th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry

Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman

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Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson

Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Banks

Bowman

Evans, B.

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Cox Greer Hill, B. L.

Lucas Matthews, C. Randall

Rush Thomason Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 167, nays 3.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 30. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, Carr of the 105th, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Mar. 29, 1937, known as the "Unem ployment Compensation Law", (now Employment Security Law), so as to increase maximum weekly amounts; to establish a new statewide reserve ratio table for application to employer tax rates.

Mr. Townsend of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following Resolu tion of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HR 63-251. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the governing authority of the City of Atlanta to conduct lotteries in the City of Atlanta; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted and HR 63-251 was referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.
Mr. Townsend of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following Resolu tion of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and be referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HR 62-251. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the regulation of horse and dog racing and pari-mutuel wagering and off-track betting thereon, in Fulton County; to provide that all of the taxes derived by Fulton County from pari-mutuel wagering and offtrack betting on horse and dog racing shall be allocated and appropriated by the governing authority of Fulton County to support health delivery services of Grady Hospital; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Larsen of the 119th objected.

Mr. Townsend of the 24th moved that HR 62-251 be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.

On the motion by Mr. Townsend of the 24th that HR 62-251 be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Alexander Bargeron Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Burton Carnes Carrell Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Coleman Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Felton Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harris, J. G. Hatcher Holmes Horton Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Kilgore Knight Lambert Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney
Miles

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Adams, John Aadams, Marvin
Banks Battle Beckham Bowman Bray Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carr Chance Childers Clark, L.

Cole Connell Cooper Culpepper Dixon Dover Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins

Noble Parkman Petro Phillips, R. T. Ray Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Thompson Tolbert Townsend Watson White Williams Williamson
Hays Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irwin, J. R. Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Kreeger Lane, Dick

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Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Long Mann McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

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Nix

Oxford

Parrish

Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston

Rainey

Reaves

.

Richardson

Sizemore

Snow

Sweat

Thomason Triplett Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D.

Greer

Bailey



Harris, B. B.

Baugh

Hill, B. L.

Buck

Howell

Carter

Johnson, R.

Clifton

Lucas

Collins

Matthews, C.

Colwell

Owens

Cox

Parham

Foster, P. W.

Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L. Peters Randall Rush Sigman Taggart Tucker Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion by Mr. Townsend of the 24th, the ayes were 71, nays 77.

The motion was lost.

Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Mr. Toles of the 16th was not recorded on the motion to withdraw HR 62-251 from the Committee on Industry and refer the same to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Mr. Carter of the 146th stated that when the roll call was ordered on the Townsend motion relative to HR 62-251 he was escorting Dr. Bob White, who this day served the House as Doctor of the Day, to the Speaker's office. Mr. Carter of the 146th further stated that had he been present he would have voted "aye" on the motion by Mr. Townsend.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:

HB 30. By Messrs. Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, Carr of the 105th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unem ployment Compensation Law", so as to increase maximum weekly amounts; to establish a new statewide reserve ratio table for application to em ployer tax rates; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate amendments were read:

Senate Amendment 1 to HB 30:

Amend HB 30 by striking Section 6 in its entirety and renumbering Sections 7, 8 and 9 as Sections 6, 7 and 8.

Senate Amendment 2 to HB 30:

Amend HB 30 by striking on Page 2, line 23, the following: "--2,249.99"

and Inserting in lieu thereof the words "and over",,

Mr. Mullinax of the 69th moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ments to HB 30.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance

Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gammage Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan

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Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax

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Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. .Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Mr. Banks.

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Clifton Cox Gignilliat Glover Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L.

Irvin, R. Lane, W. J. Matthews, C. Nessmith Petro Randall

Rush Tolbert Townsend Watson Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendments to HB 30 were agreed to.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 62. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Miller County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 0.

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

HB 181. By Messrs. Pinkston of the 100th, Evans of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd and others:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 91-1126, relating to the use of certain publicly owned utilities; and for other purposes.

Mr. Lane of the 40th moved that further consideration of HB 181 be postponed until Monday morning, February 10, 1975, immediately after the period of un animous consents.

Mr. Lee of the 72nd moved that the previous question be ordered on HB 181.

Mr. Lane of the 40th moved that HB 181 be placed upon the table.

On the motion to table, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Adams, G. D. Beckham Burton Calhoun Carter Childs Davis Dent Foster, P. W. Ham

Hudson Irvin, R. Irwin Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leggett McKinney Miles Nix Petro

Sams Sheats Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Tolbert Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Bolster Bowman

Bray Brown Burruss Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Dean

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Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Glanton Glover Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

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Johnson, R. Jordan Keyton Kilgore
King Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Snow Sweat Thomason Thompson Townsend Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Wheeler Williams Wilson

Those not voting were Messrs. :

Bailey Berry Blackshear Buck Carnes Clifton Cox Dixon Edwards, W. Elliott Gammage Gignilliat Greer

Harden Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Jones Karrh Lane, W. J. Lucas Mann Matthews, C. Nessmith Owens Peters Phillips, W. R.

Rainey Randall Rush Scott Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Taggart Toles Triplett Ware White Mr. Speaker

On the motion to table, the ayes were 29, nays 111.

The motion to table HB 181 was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D., Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman
Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gammage Glanton Glover Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax

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Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Childs

Lane, Dick

Ham

Sams

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Bailey Blackshear Clifton Cox Edwards, W. Elliott Gignilliat Greer Harden

Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Lane, W. J. Lucas Matthews, C. Miles Nessmith Owens Phillips, W. R.

Randall Rush Russell, W. B. Scott Sigman Smith, J. R.
White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 4.

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

HB 207. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-203, relating to the manner of drawing grand jurors and the number of names that may be drawn, so as to in crease from 36 to 60 the maximum number of names that may be drawn; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 0.

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

HB 61. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to reduce the penalty imposed upon profit and nonprofit corporations for the late filing of annual reports; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Howell of the 140th moves to amend HB 61 as follows:
By renumbering Section III and Section IV as Sections IV and V, respectively, and by inserting between Section II and IV a new Section III to read as follows:

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"Section III. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 22-4602 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 22-4602 to read as follows: '22-4602 Penalty for Non Compliance.--Upon a failure or refusal of any corporation to make said report, the corporation shall be penalized $25.00 for each year in which it so fails or refuses. The Attorney General, at the direction of the Secretary of State, shall bring proceedings in the name of the state to enforce the penalty imposed by this Section.' "

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry
Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis

Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson

Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.

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Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.
Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Vaughn
Waddle Walker Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson
Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Bargeron Bolster Bowman Childers

Glover Harris, B. B. Lambert

Linder Phillips, R. T. Wall

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Blackshear Clifton Cox Elliott Gammage Hill, B. L.

Johnson, R. Leggett Logan Lucas Matthews, C.

Pinkston Rush Sams Thomason Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 10.

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

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 101. By Messrs. Howard, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Designating Georgia Spinal Health Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a sound program of spinal health is absolutely essential to establish, maintain and preserve a vital and healthy population in this State; and

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WHEREAS, it is desirable to focus the attention of the citizens of this State upon the importance and necessity of the establishment of a sound program of spinal health.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that February 20, 1975, is hereby des ignated as "Georgia Spinal Health Day", and each and every citizen of this State is hereby urged to recognize the necessity of observing a sound program of spinal health in order to maintain a vital and healthy population within this State.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a representative of the Geor gia Chiropractic Association is hereby cordially invited to address the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of time not to exceed three minutes on February 20, 1975, on Georgia Spinal Health Day.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 102. By Mr. Lambert of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION
Appointing Representative E. B. Toles to represent the House of Representatives at the National Prayer Breakfast; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, members of the U. S. House of Representatives and the U. S. Senate have jointly hosted the National Prayer Breakfast at Washington, D. C., for twenty-two years; and
WHEREAS, the National Prayer Breakfast for 1975 is scheduled for January 30, 1975, in Washington, D. C.; and
WHEREAS, Representative E. B. Toles is recognized by his col leagues as well as citizens throughout Georgia as having a deep and abiding religious faith; and
WHEREAS, Representative Toles has been personally invited by the President of the United States to attend the 1975 National Prayer Breakfast; and
WHEREAS, Representative Toles would be an ideal member to represent the Georgia House of Representatives at the National Prayer Breakfast; and
WHEREAS, Representative Toles should be excused from his duties in the current session of the General Assembly in order to at tend said National Prayer Breakfast.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Representative E. B. Toles is hereby ex cused from his duties during the current session of the General As sembly to the extent necessary to allow him to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D. C., on January 30, 1975, and he is hereby urged to attend said Prayer Breakfast on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Representative E. B. Toles.

HR 103. By Messrs. Wood of the 9th and Coleman of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the firemen of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia there are 12,000 firemen who man 475 fire departments; and
WHEREAS, the goals of each and every one of these firemen are proudly stated to be prevention, life safety, and fire suppression; and
WHEREAS, the firemen of Georgia have dedicated themselves to the protection of life and property from the beginning of their training at the Georgia Fire Institute through their cooperation with the State Fire Marshal in the investigation of fires and their causes; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the firemen of Georgia be recognized for their outstanding and courageous service to the people of this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that each and every fireman in this State is commended for his outstanding and courageous service to the people of this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appro priate copies of this Resolution to Chief David Hilton as President of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and to Chief Robert Hammond as President of the Georgia State Firemen's Association.

HR 104. By Mr. Hudson of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Radio Station WBHB in Fitzgerald, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, for many years, Radio Station WBHB in Fitzgerald has been providing residents of South Central Georgia with news cover age of the deliberations of their General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, in providing such coverage, Radio Station WBHB checks twice daily with Atlanta to get up-to-date information about the General Assembly, conducts interviews by long distance telephone, and cooperates and works closely with the General Assembly and its members; and
WHEREAS, Radio Station WBHB provides its listeners with indepth coverage of issues before the General Assembly by conducting interviews with members of the General Assembly from the local listen ing area; and
WHEREAS, Radio Station WBHB has been broadcasting since 1946 and during that time has been a valuable asset to South Central Georgia and to the State; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Radio Station WBHB be recognized for its outstanding service to its listeners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend Radio Sta tion WBHB in Fitzgerald for its outstanding service to its listeners and to the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Paul Reid, the Station Manager of Radio Station WBHB in Fitzgerald.

HR 105. By Mr. White of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Benjamin B. White; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, State participation in the development and availability of vocational training has become vitally important in this age of in creasing specialization; and
WHEREAS, the public institutions providing this training would be of little benefit if their curricula and methods were not suited to the realities of modern life; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 1961, Mr. Benjamin B., White began almost singlehandedly the planning and development of curriculum for the State's vocational-technical schools; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of Mr. William Hicks and the Honorable Jack Nix, Mr. White was able to change the concept of

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vocational training to a meaningful and valuable experience for young people; and

WHEREAS, Mr. White's effort extended even to providing guid ance counselors with curriculum plans directed toward preparing for successful vocational-technical training; and

WHEREAS, Mr. White has spent his valuable time and personal funds to encourage development of and participation in vocational training programs in this State; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body com mend Mr. White for his contributions to and tireless efforts for the improvement of vocation-technical training in this State.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mr. Benjamin B. White is hereby com mended for his contributions to and tireless efforts for the improve ment of vocational-technical training in this State.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Benjamin B. White.

HR 106. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION
Providing for the election of a member of the State Properties Commission; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Code Section 91-104a provides that during the regular session of the General Assembly in the odd-numbered years, the House of Representatives shall elect a member of the House as a member of the State Properties Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that an election of a member of the House of Representatives as a member of the State Properties Commission shall be held by the House of Representatives on February 11, 1975.

HR 107. By Messrs. Cooper of the 19th, Howard of the 19th and Nix of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Dr. John Horace (Jack) Henderson, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, on Thursday, July 25, 1974, the State of Georgia lost one of her most prominent citizens and one of her most dedicated public servants, Dr. John Horace (Jack) Henderson, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jack Henderson was born on March 11, 1932, in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, the son of Dr. John Horace Henderson, Sr., and Evelyn York Henderson; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson attended the University of Georgia and graduated in 1956 with a DVM degree, and

WHEREAS, while a student at the University of Georgia, Dr. Henderson distinguished himself as a leader in a variety of collegiate activities; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was a dedicated husband, having married Miss Martha Jayne Boone on February 7, 1957, and a dedicated father to his three fine sons: John Horace, III; Hanley Scott; and Keith York; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson served as Secretary-Manager of the North Georgia Fair Association, and he was a leader in numerous civic and fraternal organizations; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was elected to the House of Repre sentatives in 1965, and he served as a member of the House until his election to the State Senate in 1970; and

WHEREAS, during the course of his distinguished service as a member of this body, he served on the Agriculture Committee and was vice chairman of the General Agricultural Matters Subcommittee; he served on the Highways Committee; and was vice chairman of the Highway Authorities Subcommittee; and he served on the Appropria tions and Banks and Banking Committees; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was reelected to the State Senate in 1972, and he was serving the last year of his second term when his untimely death occurred; and

WHEREAS, he served as an original member of the Executive Board of the Georgia World Congress Center and later as a member of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority; and

WHEREAS, all Georgians mourn his passing but take pride in the memory of the high ideals which he exemplified.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body, as a group and individually, do hereby express their deepest and most profound regrets at the passing of Dr. John Horace (Jack) Henderson, Jr., and extend their heartfelt sympathy to his widow and sons.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to forward an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Jayne Henderson and Messrs. John Horace, III; Hanley Scott; and Keith York Henderson.

HR 108. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION
Welcoming the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, -will be.visiting this State on the 3rd of February; and
WHEREAS, it is an honor and a privilege for this State and for the City of Atlanta to host the President during the White House Con ference on Domestic and Economic Affairs; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House extend its most cordial and sincere welcome to the President of the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body extends to President Gerald R. Ford its most cordial and sincere welcome to the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Gerald R. Ford.

HR 34. By Messrs. Stone of the 138th, Culpepper of the 98th, Lane of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Miss Kathy Fales to address the House of Representatives; to invite Mr. Dave Lee, Miss Ann Patterson, Mr. Alien Fain, Miss Becky West, Mr. Tim Castlellaw, Miss Lori Maxey and Mr. Stanley Smith to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Kathy Fales has recently been elected as State President of the 4-H Clubs of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she is the daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. W. D. Fales of Hazelhurst; and

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WHEREAS, she has provided outstanding leadership to the youth of this State in her work in the 4-H Clubs of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, she exemplifies the 4-H slogan "To Make The Best Better"; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recog nize the many outstanding accomplishments of Miss Kathy Fales; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dave Lee of College Park and Miss Ann Patterson of Gumming also serve as officers of this outstanding organization, and Mr. Alien Fain, Miss Becky West, Mr. Tim Castlellaw, Miss Lori Maxey and Mr. Stanley Smith serve as members of the 4-H Board; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to recognize the many outstanding accomplishments of these dedicated citizens of the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Miss Kathy Fales to address this body on Monday, Feb ruary 10, 1975, and does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mr. Dave Lee, Miss Ann Patterson, Mr. Alien Fain, Miss Becky West, Mr. Tim Castlellaw, Miss Lori Maxey and Mr. Stanley Smith to appear be fore this body on Monday, February 10, 1975.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appro priate copies of this Resolution to Miss Kathy Fales and to each person hereinabove named.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, Monday, February 10, 1975 and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday, February 10, 1975.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 10, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones

Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

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Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman
Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre
Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker
Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Not answering was Mr. C. Matthews.

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Edgar M. Crosby, Director of Missions, Sarepta Baptist Association, Athens, Georgia.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 398. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", so as to provide that certain persons shall not be entitble to benefits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 399. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", so as to change the provisions relating to correlation of benefits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 400. By Messrs. Petro of the 46th, Burton of the 47th, Sams of the 90th, Larsen of the 27th, Smith of the 42nd, Noble of the 48th and Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to provide legal and ethical standards for members of the General Assembly; to prohibit legislators from engaging in lobbying; to require legislators to disclose certain activities of persons who maintain a close economic association with such legislators; to prohibit legislators from accepting certain compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 401. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Toles of the 16th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to provide that it is unlawful to remove, steal, or abandon shopping carts in certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 402. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof" so as to pro vide that a majority of the votes cast by electors shall be required for election to the office of Mayor, Alderman, and Recorder of the Recorder's Court for the City of Athens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 403. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof" so as to define the duties and powers of the mayor; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 404. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to authorize each municipality, county and other political sub division of this State to purchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying law enforcement officers and personnel employed by or within such municipality, county or other public body; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 405. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Sheats of the 28th, Scott of the 37th, Holmes of the 39th, Clark of the 55th, Marcus of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, Glover of the 32nd, Brown of the 34th and Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages and liquors during certain hours in certain establish ments on Sundays in all municipalities in this State having populations of not less than 300,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 406. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Clark of the 55th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to change the provisions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages and liquors on Sunday; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 407. By Representatives Wood of the 9th, Snow of the 1st, Cole of the 6th, Marcus of the 26th, Toles of the 16th, Phillips of the 59th, Williamson of the 45th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, classify, modernize and supersede present laws related to accountants and public accounting; to enact and establish new laws relating thereto to be known as the "Public Accountancy Act of 1975"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 408. By Representative Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Effingham County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 409. By Representative Chance of the 129th: A Bill to amend an Act creating a charter for the Town of Rincon so as

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to change the qualifications of candidates for mayor or alderman of said town; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 410. By Representatives Wall of the 61st and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Section 34-1102, relating to the form of the official primary ballot, so as to provide that whenever any candidate for party nomination is unopposed, his name shall not be voted on by the electors, but shall be listed on the bottom of the ballot as unopposed and certified as the party nominee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 411. By Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Lambert of the 112th, Walker of the 115th, McKinney of the 35th and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 39-1105, relating to rates to be allowed to publishers for publishing legal advertisements, so as to change the rates to be allowed to the publishers for publishing legal advertisements under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 412. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 413. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be sold by a retail licensee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Temperance.
HB^414. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to place a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be possessed in any county of this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 415. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th and Knight of the 67th:
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so as to provide for the payment of attorney's fees in certain instances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 416. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt from the taxes imposed the retail sale of burial supplies and equipment; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 417. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide for an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of any room, rooms or loding furnished by any person or legal entity operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regu larly furnished for value; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 418. By Representatives Noble of the 48th, Felton of the 22nd, Richardson of the 52nd, McKinney of the 35th, Hawkins of the 50th and Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to prohibit the imposition or collection of any charge upon the use of restroom facilities in certain public facilities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 419. By Representatives Noble of the 48th and Burton of the 47th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2802, relating to cruelty to animals, so as to prohibit the sale or offer for sale of baby chicks, ducklings, rabbits and turtles as pets or novelties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 420. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Georgia Election Code", relating to the nomination of candidates, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with any political party as a candidate for nomination to any public office when such person has previously qualified, during the same calendar year, with another political party as a candidate for nomination by that party for any public office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 421. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to provide for waiving governmental tort immunity for certain

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acts of law enforcement officers of certain counties and municipalities of this State; to provide for the protection of such local law enforcement officers from personal liability arising out of acts committed during the performance of their activities, or in the conduct of their office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 422. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Larsen of the 27th, and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to create the State Board of Examiners of Water Well Con tractors; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 423. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1 realting to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to change the method of determining the number of bank offices or bank facilities which may be established by a parent bank or branch bank; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 424. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Egan of the 25th, Russell of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Carlisle of the 71st, Sams of the 90th, Marcus of the 26th, Felton of the 22nd, Burruss of the 21st and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to provide a short title; to enumerate the findings of the General Assembly with regard to flood hazard areas; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 425. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Carlisle of the 71st, Felton of the 22nd, Burruss of the 21st, Oxford of the 116th, Bolster of the 30th and Marcus of the 26th:
A Bill to amend Title 26 of the Code of Georgia, relating to crimes, so as to provide for the punishment of criminal sexual conduct; to repeal certain Code Sections relating to sexual crimes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 426. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of West Point so as to authorize and empower the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of West Point to grant, bargain, sell and convey upon such terms and for such sums as may be agreed upon, at any time and from time to time, any real property owned by the City of West Point which is not needed for municipal purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 427. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of West Point so as to authorize the mayor and aldermen of the City of West Point to prescribe by ordinance for the assessment and collection of an ad valorem tax on real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of West Point; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 428. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Culpepper of the 98th, Evans of the 99th and Smith of the 42nd:
A Bill to establish the Georgia Justice Courts Training Council; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 429. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Patten of the 146th, Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 37th, Childers of the 15th, Wheeler of the 152nd, Gammage of the 17th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Greer of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to provide for the continuation of community action agencies in the State; to provide for the administration of this Act by the Executive Office of the Governor; to provide for the distribution of funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 430. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Collins of the 144th Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to be known as the "Buying Services Act of 1975"; to regulate and control buying services and buying clubs; to provide that any person who is elected to become a member of a buying service or buying club may cancel such membership under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 431. By Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 432. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 99th, Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to provide that secretaries employed by judges of the

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superior courts and district attorneys under the provisions of said Act shall be employees of the judicial branch of State government, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 433. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Wood of the 9th, Buck of the 95th and Logan of the 62nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-207, relating to bank holding companies, so as to authorize and require the Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Finance to regulate, control and examine bank holding companies, its subsidiaries and affiliates thereof; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.
HB 434. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, Wood of the 9th, Oxford of the 116th and Logan of the 62nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-207, relating to bank holding companies, so as to provide that out-of-state bank holding companies doing business in this State and their subsidiaries shall be subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Commissioner of the Dept. of Banking and Finance and subject to the same laws and regulations which regulate bank holding companies in Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.
HR 109-434. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to prescribe by law applicable to Newton County the time for making levies and assessments, the manner in which tax bills and notices shall be prepared, the number, form and content of tax bills and notices, the time for payment of taxes and other charges; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 110-434. By Representative Buck of the 95th:
A Resolution compensating Mrs. Margaret C. Ruppel; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 111-434. By Representative Logan of the 62nd: A Resolution compensating Mr. David Ledet; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 112-434. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie G. Cantrell; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 113-434. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution authorizing and empowering the State Properties Commis sion to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Ga. with respect to certain transaction involving State-owned real property located in Atlanta, Ga., along the Western and Atlantic Railroad within an area bounded generally by the following streets, on the southeast by Central Ave., on the northeast by Decatur St. and Marietta St., on the northwest by Simpson St., on the west by Elliott St., and on the south west by Hunter St., and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 114-434. By Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd and Lane of the 40th:
A Resolution creating the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HB 435. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to create and establish the State Court of Houston County pur suant to Article VI, Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 436. By Representative Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved March 21, 1974, relating to investiga tive grand juries in counties having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 600,000, so as to provide these investigative grand juries with subpoena powers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 437. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, so as to provide that the official electors list shall contain the address of each elector whose name appears thereon; to provide that the registrars must certify to the clerk of the superior court and Secre tary of State the total number of names appearing on each county's electors list; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 115-437. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a special election in each odd-numbered year for the purpose of

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submitting constitutional amendments and proposals for a new Con stitution to the electors for ratification; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 438. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Lane of the 40th and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to provide for waiving governmental tort immunity for certain acts of law enforcement officers; to provide for the protection of State and local law enforcement officers from personal liability arising out of acts committed during the performance of their activities, or in the conduct of their office, or within the scope of their employment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 439. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to provide that all municipalities of this State shall be authorized to regulate consumer affairs under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 440. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violations of traffic laws, so as to include within the purview of said Act violation of litter laws; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 116-440. By Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Irvin of the 23rd, Hawkins of the 50th and Bolster of the 30th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to add a student member to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 441. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County, so as to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Gordon County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 442. By Representative Battle of the 124th: A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the tax commissioner

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of Chatham County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 443. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' & Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt from the taxes imposed by the Act the rental, sale, lease or other disposition or use of video tape, recording tape and other similar property used to broadcast audio, visual or audio-visual programming by licensed radio, television and cable television systems located in the State of Georgia; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 444. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 67-9901, relative to the wrongful sale or removal of mortgaged property, so as to increase the punishment there for; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 445. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 117-445. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to ex clude retirement, pension or disability benefits, up to a certain maximum amount, as income for the purpose of persons 65 years of age or over qualifying for a homestead exemption of $4,000 from ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Perry; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 446. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700 per year, instead of the commissions heretofore allowed by law.", so as to change the compen sation of the treasurer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 447. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the provision relating to the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 448. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lee County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Lee County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 449. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth and Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to be known as the "Georgia Title Insurance Act"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 118-449. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Kinard Chestnut; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 450. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide certain requirements in connection with blasting or excavating in the vicinity of certain underground utility facilities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 119-450. By Representatives Lane of the 40th and Adams of the 36th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that all motor vehicles used primarily for noncommercial purposes, the legal title to which is in a person 62 years of age or older and who has a net income, from all sources of $8,000 per annum or less, shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation levied by or on behalf of the State or any county, municipality, or school system; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 451. By Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Rush of the 121st, Lane of the 81st and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road Act",

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so as to prescribe vehicle speed restrictions for any street, road, or high way of this State; to provide maximum lawful vehicle speeds in various defined areas; to provide a method for the establishment of State speed zones; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 452. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-207, relating to arrests without a warrant, so as to provide for the degree of force that may be used to effectuate a lawful arrest; to provide for a distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor in connection with the force used to effectuate a lawful arrest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 453. By Representatives West of the 72nd and Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relating to crimes involving dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that a person commits a misdemeanor when he knowingly has or carries about his person any firearm for which no license has been obtained; to change the qualifications and requirements for obtaining a license to carry a pistol or revolver; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 454. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th :
A Bill to require all taxes due to the State of Georgia on taxable prop erty in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, and all taxes due to Hall County on taxable property in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, to be paid in two equal installments, at least one-half of the total amount thereof shall be paid by August 1; and the balance shall be paid by December 1; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 455. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Stone of the 138th, Larsen of the 119th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 23-3, relating to changes of county lines, so as to provide for a copy of the survey and plat evidencing a change in county lines to be filed with the Secretary of State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 456. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act prescribing an additional procedure for the exercise of the power of eminent domain, so as to change the compen sation of the special master; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 457. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Toombs County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 458. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Toombs County into the office of Tax Commissioner, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 459. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County (formerly known as the City Court of Thomasville in and for the County of Thomas), so as to change the salaries of the judge and solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 460. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-5102 to require separate executions for separate parcels of land in the City of Athens for delinquent municipal taxes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 461. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved February 15, 1952 creating a Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors in counties containing the greater part of a City of 300,000 or more to require the Board Chairman to certify, file and furnish the original and copies of the Tax Digest and to provide for supplemental digests; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 462. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to provide for a limitation on the amount of interest which the City of Atlanta may charge for delinquent municipal taxes, fees, service charges and assessments; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 463. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Chapter 92-59 of the Code of Georgia, which pertains to the property tax returns of certain persons or companies so as to provide for the time for payment of certain taxes levied and collected on the basis of such returns; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 120-463. By Representative Childs of the 51st:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Carl Perrin; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 464. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Evans of the 99th and Lucas of the 102nd:
A Bill to amend an Act reenacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to abolish the Board of Water Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 465. By Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Snow of the 1st and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post-trial pro cedures in civil cases, so as to change the provisions of said Act relative to the consolidation of actions involving a common question of law or fact; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 466. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to limit the effect of and time for enforcing conveyance of real property to secure debt by providing for a reversion of title, when title shall revert, when powers of sale shall be exercised and when suits to recover the property under such conveyance shall be brought. . .", so as to require that certain additional information shall be recorded in the deed records of the county upon foreclosure of a mortgage and the subsequent sale of such property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 467. By Representative Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the classification of motor vehciles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to provide that when lists are used by the State Revenue Commissioner to establish the value for a particular motor vehicle, two or more such lists shall be used; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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HB 468. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Quitman County, so as to change the terms of office of members; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 469. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Treasurer of Quitman County, so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 470. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Sheriff of Upson County; to provide for said salary to be in lieu of the fee system of compen sation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 471. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act changing the terms of office of the Commission ers of Roads and Revenues of Upson County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 472. By Representative Adams of the 79th: A Bill to provide that at the expiration of the term of office of the present Upson County School Superintendent, the Board of Education shall appoint the school superintendent; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 121-472. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st: A Resolution authorizing the lease of a certain tract of State-owned property located in the City of Kennesaw; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 473. By Representatives Williams of the 54th and Sigman of the 74th: A Bill to provide that no gas or electric utility company or electric membership corporation shall cut off or suspend gas or electric service

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in any residence because the resident has failed to pay for or has failed to make timely payments for any appliance purchased from or any appliance repaired by such company or corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 474. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Phillips of the 120th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend The Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to provide that vehicles transporting portable buildings, regardless of whether the nature of such buildings is such that the load can be readily dismantled or separated, may exceed the maximum length and width limits specified by law provided that a valid special permit has been issued; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 475. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the salary of said court reporter; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 476. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to create a public use area within the Town of Fort Oglethorpe; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 477. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5 relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide that a petition for judicial hospitalization shall be accompanied by a certificate of a physician or an affidavit that due to the patient's condition, the petitioner is unable to get the alleged patient to see a doctor; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 122-477. By Representative Snow of the 1st, King of the 96th and Hatcher of the 131st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to confer the authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies to the Secretary of State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 478. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th: A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the

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Coroner of Houston County and providing for an annual salary so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the coroner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 479. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 92-40, relating to the determination of fair market value for municipal ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide the circumstances under which the fair market value of the property for the immediately preceding calendar year shall be used for municipal taxation purposes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 480. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Houston County, so as to provide that vacancies in the membership of the Hos pital Authority shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 481. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to authorize and direct the State Office of Housing to provide outreach workers to the Farmers Home Administration; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 482. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Judicial Council of the State of Georgia, so as to provide that the Judicial Council shall promulgate rules and regulations which shall provide for and set the fees to be charged by all official court reporters in this State in all criminal and civil cases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 483. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2306 relating to officers or employees selling to governments or political subdivisions, so as to change the amounts which local government officers or employees may sell; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 484. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to the correction and

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amendment of vital records, so as to provide for a procedure for the obtaining of orders from the superior courts requiring the change of a year of birth, the correction of a delayed birth certificate or the removal of the name of a father from a birth certificate on file; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 485. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Lamar County and providing for an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of said tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 486. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly Ordinary) of Lamar County, so as to change the compensation of said judge; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 487. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Tucker of the 73rd and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives, so as to change the composition of certain Representative Districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.
HB 488. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Ga. Laws 1937, as amended, relating to the taxable net income of a nonresident for income tax purposes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 489. By Representative Miles of the 86th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that a claim for refund shall constitute a waiver of the period of limitations for the taxable months for which the claim is filed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 490. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3106 (a) of the Code of Georgia, relating to personal exemptions for income tax purposes, so as to provide for a

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more explicit explanation of the allowable personal exemptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 491. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3002 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of the word "nonresident" for income tax purposes, to clarify the definition of the word "nonresident"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 492. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3201 of the Code of Georgia to provide a definition of who must file an income tax return; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 493. By Representatives Miles of the 86th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to clarify the provisions of existing law which allow to each dealer a deduction equal to three per cent (3%) of the amount of tax due under said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 494. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, Hutchinson of the 133rd and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend an Act designating certain public and legal holidays so as to provide that whenever the observance of a public and legal holiday shall fall upon a Saturday, the Friday immediately preceding such Saturday shall be observed as a public and legal holiday; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 495. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to create a public corporation, to be known as the "Metropolitan Airports Commission"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 123-495. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the establishment within Fulton County of a part-time and voluntary police force; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 496. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hudson of the 137th and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5, relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide for hearings for persons who are involun tarily committed to state facilities because of mental illness; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 497. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hudson of the 137th and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend an Act which repealed Code Section 84-1009 relating to dental nurses, and which provided for the licensing of dental hygienists, so as to change the age at which a person may be issued a license as a dental hygienist; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HR 124-497. By Representative White of the 132nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that a Representative shall be a resident of the district from which he is elected; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 498. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1010, relating to nomination petitions, so as to change the provisions relative to the form of nomination peti tions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 499. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1401, relating to the definition of an absentee elector, so as to provide that the definition of an absentee elector shall include, at the option of the elector, any elector of this State who is 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 500. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", so as to change the minimum amount for contributions that must be reported under the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 501. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A Bill to require that municipalities having a population in excess of

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300,000 consent to certain portions of public road projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 502. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", so as to add county and municipal elective officials to the list of offices for which public disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures is required; to provide for depositing anonymous contri butions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 503. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1405, relating to the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Real Estate Commissioner, so as to change the composition of the Commission; to add members to the Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 504. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to change the time for opening and closing polls in counties of certain populations (500,000 or more) ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 125-504. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish grants to local governments and public authorities for the construction and operation of mass transportation facilities in the amount of 5% of the money derived from the motor fuel tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 126-504. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 54th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Davis of the 56th, Ray of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Jordan of the 58th and Richardson of the 52nd:
A Resolution creating the DeKalb County School Property Utilization Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 359. By Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Richardson of the 52nd, Phillips of the 59th, Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Sigman of the 74th and Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to provide for a course of instruction in consumer affairs in every public high school in this State; and for other purposes.

HB 360. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and Jordan of the 58th:
A Bill to provide for a Board of Registrations and Elections in certain counties (population 250,000 - 500,000) ; and for other purposes.

HB 361. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary so as to provide a housing and utility allowance for the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 362. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6201, relating to the time to make tax returns, so as to change the time for making tax returns in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 363. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the McDuffie County Small Claims Court so as to change certain of the costs prescribed for various pro ceedings in said court; and for other purposes.

HB 364. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to elections, so as to delete therefrom those provisions which permit the elector to cast a straight party vote; and for other purposes.

HB 365. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend Code Ttitle 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the provisions relating to rate of interest on unpaid taxes on Dec. 20th in each year; and for other purposes.

HB 366. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to de-annex a certain parcel of land from the City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes.

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HB 367. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Lane of the 81st, Adams of the 79th, Shanahan of the 7th, Buck of the 95th, Russell of the 64th, Milford of the 13th, Walker of the 115th, Ham of the 80th, Hutchinson of the 133rd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide that certain earned interest shall not be taxable; and for other purposes.

HB 368. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta so as to change the salaries of the Mayor of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 369. By Representative Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24-1, relating to general miscellaneous provisions concerning courts, so as to provide for the disqualification of judges in certain cases or proceedings of a result of bias or preju dice; and for other purposes.
HB 370. By Representative Townsend of the 24th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitor-general of said circuit so as to provide that the compensation of the assistant district attorneys shall be fixed by the district attorney within specified limits; and for other purposes.
HB 371. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Sigman of the 74th, Lane of the 81st, Berry of the 94th and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend Code Section 41A-2201, relating to the board of di rectors of a bank or trust company, so as to provide that the president of the bank or trust company shall be a member of the board of di rectors; and for other purposes.

HB 372. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Howard of the 19th, Sigman of the 74th, Lane of the 81st, Berry of the 94th, Castleberry of the lllth and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", so as to prevent the creation of a monopoly, or which would be in furtherance of any combination or conspiracy to monopolize or attempt to monopolize the business of banking in any part of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 373. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Phillips of the 91st, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd and King of the 96th:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Chapter 88-18, relating to hospital authorities, so as to provide that any provision of law to the contrary

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notwithstanding, in any consolidated city-county government wherein a hospital authority created pursuant to this law operates, the Council or other governing body of such consolidated city-county governments shall have exclusive authority to determine by what method the mem bers of the boards of such hospital authorities are selected and ap pointed; and for other purposes.

HR 89-373. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Phillips of the 91st, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd and King of the 96th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Georgia Constitution so as to provide that the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Ga. shall provide by ordinance for the method of selection and appointment of members of the Muscogee County Airport Com mission, and may amend such ordinance from time to time as said Council may deem proper; and for other purposes.

HR 90-373. By Representative Townsend of the 24th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit certain increases in retirement or other benefits from any pension system maintained by certain municipalities (population 300,000 or more) except under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HR 91-373. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. William H. Sheperd; and for other purposes.

HB 374. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-3009, relating to renewal premiums for policies of accident and accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide additional circumstances under which the provisions of said Section are inapplicable; and for other purposes.
HB 375. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Larsen of the 27th, Elliott of the 49th, Lane of the 40th, Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Petro of the 46th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Calhoun of the 88th and others:
A Bill to provide for the reporting of economic interests by certain State officials; to provide for statements of economic interests and for the filing of same by State officials and candidates for election or appoint ment as State officials; and for other purposes.
HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Dept. of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety

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of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers; and for other purposes.

HB 377. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend Title 68 of the Code of Ga., relating to motor vehicles, so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the drivers and equipment of motor contract carriers and motor common carriers which conflict with the rules and regulations of the Ga. Public Service Commission pertaining to motor carrier safety; and for other purposes.

HB 378. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Hutchin son of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "The Driver Training School License Act" so as to provide for fingerprinting of driver training applicants; to change the licensing fees for driver training schools; and for other purposes.

HB 379. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to create the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority; to create the Downtown LaGrange District; and for other purposes.

HB 380. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Marcus of the 26th, Pelton of the 22nd, Evans of the 99th, Sams of the 90th, Carnes of the 43rd, McKinney of the 35th, Egan of the 25th, Greer of the 43rd, Hawkins of the 50th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the preparation and implementa tion of comprehensive plans for the protection of major streams which are the primary source of drinking water for certain metropolitan areas so as to correct certain definitions; and for other purposes.
HB 381. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten and Carter of the 146th and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to exempt the Authority from certain taxes; and for other purposes.
HB 382. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Petro of the 46th, Clark of the 55th, Evans of the 99th, Glover of the 32nd and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions used in describing gambling and related offenses, so as to exclude participation in a nonprofit bingo game from the definition of the word "bet"; to exclude nonprofit bingo games from the definition of the word "lottery"; and for other purposes.

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HB 383. By Representative Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for homestead exemption for certain taxation so as to eliminate the application fee for homestead exemp tions in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 384. By Representative Sheats of the 28th:
A Bill to authorize certain municipalities to impose and collect an excise tax on the storage or parking of motor vehicles under certain circumstances; to provide for procedures, limitations, exemptions and exclusions; and for other purposes.

HB 385. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Linder of the 44th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Ray of the 56th, Noble of the 48th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the County Board of Education shall be elected so as to change the provisions relative to school board districts; and for other purposes.

HB 386. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to establish the Municipal Fiscal Standards Council; and for other purposes.

HB 387. By Representatives Bailey and Johnson of the 72nd, Beck of the 148th and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide an alternative method, cumulative to existing methods, for extending municipal boundaries of municipalities, to provide stand ards and conditions under which such method shall be applicable; and for other purposes.

HB 388. By Representative Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101 relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives so as to change the apportionment of certain districts; and for other purposes.

HR 97-388. By Representative Keyton of the 143rd:
A Resolution compensating Boston Farm Center, Inc.; and for others purposes.

HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic

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corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective; and for other purposes.

HB 390. By Representative Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Fuel Tax Law to grant to all political sub divisions of this State periodic refunds of part of such tax under certain circumstances and procedures administered by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 391. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5902 of the Code of Georgia relating to tax returns by railroads and public utilities, so as to provide that said Code Section shall not be applicable to those persons or companies doing a water business; and for other purposes.

HB 392. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to increase the interest rate on delinquent taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 393. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3107 relating to the allowable standard deduction; to amend Section 92-3108, of the Code of Georgia of 1933, defining terms of the Code relating to the taxation of net income, so as to conform their meaning to the meanings such terms have in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on January 1, 1975; and for other purposes.

HB 394. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act of 1889 providing for the payment of interest upon executions issued for taxes due the State, any county thereof, or any municipal corporation therein, so as to change the rate of interest to be paid; and for other purposes.

HB 395. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-2902 relating to the annual fees for operating motor vehicles so as to provide for a single class license plate fee of $8.50 for all passenger vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 396. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the amount of interest charged a taxpayer for income tax purposes and the amount of interest paid to a taxpayer for income tax purposes; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

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HR 98-396. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution to authorize the Department of Revenue to write off uncollected check balances covering motor fuel highway use permits and taxes; and for other purposes.

HR 99-396. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that those taxpayers required to return intangible property annually to the State Revenue Commissioner for taxation whose total tax liability does not exceed five dollars ($5.00) shall be exempt from the payment of intangible property tax liability resulting therefrom; and for other purposes.

HR 100-396. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution to authorize the Department of Revenue to write off uncollected check balances covering Motor Vehicle License fees; and for other purposes.

HB 397. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th and Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to create an Area Planning and Development Commission in the most populous County of each Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area of this State having a population of more than 185,000 but less than 190,000; and for other purposes.

SB 7. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-120, relating to the compensation of court bailiffs and payment of expense allowance to jurors, so as to change the maximum compensation of bailiffs; and for other purposes.

SB 13. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Ga. Election Code", relat ing to the nomination of candidates, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with more than one political party during the same calendar year; and for other purposes.

SB 24. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Overby of the 49th and Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to require all warranty deeds recorded in this State to include a derivation clause; and for other purposes.

SB 26. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 27th:
A Bill to repeal Code Chapter 23-24, relating to relief for poor Con federate soldiers; and for other purposes.

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SB 28. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-20, relating to peddlers, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to Confederate soldiers; and for other purposes.

SB 38. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 92-6202.1, relating to the automatic return of property for taxation and claiming certain exemptions, so as to provide for the automatic return of property for taxation and the claiming of certain exemptions; and for other purposes.

SB 39. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Ballard of the 45th:
A Bill to provide for proof of publication of legal notices or advertise ments; and for other purposes.

SB 62. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Lewis of the 21st, Barnes of the 33rd and others:
A Bill to create the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 4. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st and Broun of the 46th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change certain provisions relating to sessions and procedures of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the follow ing Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 169. Do pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Oxford of the 116th, Secretary.

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Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 131. Do pass.

Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th, Chairman.

The following Minority Report was received and read:
MINORITY REPORT ON
HOUSE BILL 131
The undersigned members of the Banks and Banking Committee disagree with the favorable recommendation of House Bill 131 for the following reasons:
1. The passage of House Bill 131 will substantially reduce the competition among banks in the State of Georgia and create bank ing monopolies.
2. The passage of House Bill 131 will allow banking holding companies to do indirectly what they cannot do directly, i.e. estab lish banking operations under the bank holding companies in each county of this State.
3. The banking services to local communities provided by locally owned and operated unit banks will be greatly reduced if House Bill 131 is passed by the General Assembly.
4. Interest rates to customers of unit banks acquired by bank holding companies will invariably increase if House Bill 131 is passed by the General Assembly.
5. Bank holding companies are authorized to engage in several nonbanking business operations. The minority members of this committee believe that banks should be operated as banks and not as the financial arm and muscle of bank holding companies. Recent large bank failures indicated rather strongly that bank holding

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companies do not possess the depth in management necessary to operate banks and a dozen other business entities.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bill Milford of the 13th /a/ Hugh Logan of the 62nd /s/ Randy Karrh of the 106th /s/ G. Robert Howard of the 19th /s/ George Kreeger of the 21st

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 31. Do pass, by Substitute. HB 53. Do pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 229. Do Pass. HB 233. Do Pass. HB 242. Do Pass. HB 330. Do Pass. HB 331. Do Pass. HB 332. Do Pass. HB 333. Do Pass. HB 343. Do Pass.

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HB 344. HB 345. HB 346.

Bo Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 129. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and many others:
A RESOLUTION
To amend the rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES that House Rule 211 is hereby amended by striking the last paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Except as hereinafter provided, all meetings of any committee or subcommittee of the House, including interim committees, with the exception of the Committee on Rules when fixing the Calendar, shall be open to the public. Provided, however, when a Conference Committee has been appointed and has begun meeting, if two Senate members of the committee and two House members of the committee shall decide that the efficiency of the committee is being impeded or the committee is unable to make sound fiscal recom mendations, resulting from public meetings, a report of this decision shall be made by the House conferees to the full House. The full House shall then vote, and if a majority of the members elected to the House vote to adopt said report, the Conference Committee shall continue its deliberations in Executive Session. The Confer ence Committee shall continue its deliberations in Executive Ses sion. The Conference Committee may establish rules for the conduct of its meetings not in conflict with the provisions of this rule. By a majority vote of a quorum of the committee or subcommittee, a meeting may be closed to the public when the committee or sub committee is: (1) discussing the future acquisition of real estate, or (2) discussing the appointment, employment, disciplinary action or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or (3) hearing com plaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests that the meeting be open to the public."

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 94. By Mr. Vaughn of the 57th: A Resolution expressing appreciation and commending Mr. W. M. "Dick" Williams.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:
SB 11. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Brown of the 47th: A Bill to provide for the confiscation and sale of certain articles of tangible personal property used in the commission of a felony; to provide for proceedings in the superior court.
SB 36. By Senator Riley of the 1st: A Bill to amend Section 89-811 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the designation of solvent banks as depositories of all county monies and monies belonging to the school funds of the counties and of school districts therein.
SB 37. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A Bill to amend an Act providing for the registration and regulation of cemeteries, approved April 4, 1969, as amended, so as to provide that assets of trust funds held by banks qualified to act as fiduciaries may be invested in common trust funds.
SB 52. By Senator Holloway of the 12th: A Bill to amend Code Section 113-1508, relating to priority of claims against the estate of a decedent, so as to include the funeral expenses of a deceased person who leaves a surviving spouse as a claim against the estate.
SB 60. By Senators Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, Sutton of the 9th and Eldridge of the 7th: A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the South ern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of suc cessors to the judge initially appointed.

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SB 65. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-622, relating to management of real property acquired for public road purposes, so as to provide that the Department, county, or municipality may negotiate a lease with State or federal authorities without the requirement of sealed bids or leasing to the former owner.

SB 67. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Overby of the 49th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-606 relating to probate of wills in common form in vacation, so as to provide that the order admitting a will to record shall be granted at any time during vacation when the probate of the will in common form is taken.

By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 130. By Representative Lane of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and inviting the Honorable Bo Ginn to make a pre sentation before the House; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Bo Ginn represents the First District of the State of Georgia in the Congress of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Representative Ginn is desirous of making a certain presentation before the members of the House of Representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Honorable Bo Ginn is hereby authorized and invited to make a certain presentation before the House of Repre sentatives at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 17, 1975, in the Chamber of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of the House of Representatives be suspended for a period not to exceed ten minutes so as to permit said presentation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of three, to be named by the Speaker, be appointed to escort the Honorable Bo Ginn to the Chamber of the House of Representatives.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

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SB 11. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Brown of the 47th:
A Bill to provide for the confiscation and sale of certain articles of tangible personal property used in the commission of a felony; to provide for proceedings in the superior court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 36. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Section 89-811 of the Code of Georgia relating to the designation of solvent banks as depositories of all county monies and monies belonging to the school funds of the counties and of school districts therein; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 37. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the registration and regulation of cemeteries, so as to provide that assets of trust funds held by banks qualified to act as fiduciaries may be invested in common trust funds; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 52. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-1508, relating to priority of claims against the estate of a decedent, so as to include the funeral expenses of a deceased person who leaves a surviving spouse as a claim against the estate; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 60. By Senators Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, Button of the 9th and Eldridge of the 7th:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the South ern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 65. By Senator Button of the 9th.
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-622, relating to management of real property acquired for public road purposes, so as to provide that the Department, county, or municipality may negotiate a lease with State or federal authorities without the requirement of sealed bids or leasing to the former owner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 67. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Overby of the 49th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-606 relating to probate of wills in common form in vacation, so as to provide that the order admitting a

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will to record shall be granted at any time during vacation when the probate of the will in common form is taken; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 23. By Representatives Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1411, relating to qualifications of real estate brokers and salesmen so as to change the provisions relative to such qualifications; and for other purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bailey Banks Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Buck Burruss Calhoun Carnes Carrell Castleberry Childs Cole Coiling Connell
Culpepper Da vis Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Harden Hatcher Hawkins Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Linder Logan Marcus McCollum McDonald Miles

Mostiler Mullinax Owens Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sigman Taggart Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn West Whitmire Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bargeron Baugh Bowman

Brown Carr Carter Chance Childers Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Daugherty Dean Dixon

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Dover Elliott Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glover Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin

Jessup Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leonard Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. Nessmith Parham Parrish
Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burton Carlisle Colwell Cooper Cox Dent Edwards, W. Egan Hays Horton

Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jordan Lambert Larsen, G. K. Matthews, C. McKinney Milford Nix Noble Patten, R. L.

Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Rush Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thompson Toles Wall Watson Williams Williamson
Ross Scott Smith, V. B. Thomason Waddle Walker Ware Wheeler White Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 76.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its action in failing to pass HB 23.

Representative Harris of the 60th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" on the motion to reconsider the action of the House on HB 23 and that he had intended to vote "aye" thereon.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 146. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Larsen of the 119th, Jones of the 126th and others:
A Bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school teachers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Education Committee moves to amend HB No. 146 as follows:

By inserting in line 13 on page 1 between, "plan;" and the word,

"to" the following: "to provide that local boards of education shall have

the option of determining whether or not teachers within their respective

systems shall be covered under the provisions of this Act; to provide

1

for separate insurance programs and for certain funds relative thereto;".

By redesignating Sections 13, 14, 15 and 16 as Sections 14, 15, 16 and 17, respectively, and by adding a new Section 13 to read as follows:

"Section 13. Local school boards shall have the option to determine whether or not the teachers within their respective systems shall be covered under the provisions of this Act. Any system desiring to maintain or establish their own insurance pro gram shall receive their pro rata share of the funds which would otherwise be available to them under the provisions of this Act to defray expenses incurred in connection with maintaining or estab lishing a separate insurance program."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey
Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry
Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle

Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry
Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

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Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard

Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.
Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Greer Matthews, C. McKinney

Scott Townsend Williams

Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 172, nays 0.

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

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 86. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Sweat of the 150th and Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide for isolated schools; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis

Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell
Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson

Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman

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Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

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Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend

Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Burruss Carr Coleman Cox

Evans, B. Greer Hill, B. L. Lambert Lucas

Matthews, C. Rush Sams Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

The Speaker assumed the chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills, of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 258. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act", so as to provide for reciprocal enforcement of support with any province or territory of the Dominion of Canada; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan
Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus

Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles
Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs

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Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware

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Watson West Wheeler White

Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Hill, B. L. Lucas

Matthews, C. Sams

Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 172, nays 0.

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

HB 177. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to prohibit certain unauthorized transfers and reproductions of recorded material; to prohibit distribution and sale of such unauthorized transfers and reproductions of recorded materials; to provide certain exceptions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 177 by adding after the word "article" on line 16, page 1, the following: "without the consent of the person who owns the master phonograph record, master disc, master tape, or other device or article from which the sounds are derived."

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh

Beck Beckham
Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss

Burton Calhoun
Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance

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Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G.
Holmes
Horton
Howard

Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham
Parkman
Parrish
Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Philliph, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Matthews, C.

Townsend Williams

Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

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

HB 174. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Phillips of the 120th and others:
A Bill to provide for the establishment and implementation of a State wide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to con serve and protect land, water, air and other resources of the State; to provide that certain land-disturbing activities may not be carried out without a permit; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for the establishment and im plementation of a Statewide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to conserve and protect land, water, air and other resources of the State; to provide that certain land-disturbing activities may not be carried out without a permit; to provide for the issuance of permits and the conditions under which such permits shall be issued; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide the procedures connected with the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975."
Section 2. It is hereby found that soil erosion and sediment de position onto lands and into waters within the watersheds of this State are occurring as a result of widespread failure to apply proper soil erosion and sedimentation control practices in land clearing, soil move ment and construction activities, and that such erosion and sediment deposition result in pollution of State waters and damage to domestic, agricultural, recreational, fish and wildlife, and other resource uses. It is, therefore, declared to be the policy of this State and the intent of this Act to strengthen and extend the present erosion and sediment control activities and programs of this State and to provide for the establishment and implementation of a Statewide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to conserve and protect land, water, air and other resources of the State.
Section 3. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, as used in this Act, are defined as follows:
(a) "Land-disturbing activity" means any land change which may result in soil erosion from water or wind and the movement of sedi-

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ments into State water or onto lands within the State, including, but not limited to, clearing, dredging, grading, excavating, transporting and filling of land, other than federal lands, except that the term shall not include the following:

(1) "surface mining", as same is defined in subsection (a) of Section 3 of the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968" (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 9), as amended;

(2) such minor land-disturbing activities as home gardens and individual home landscaping, repairs, maintenance work, and other related activities which result in minor soil erosion;

(3) the construction of single-family residences when such are constructed by or under contract with the owner for his own oc cupancy;

(4) agricultural practices involving the establishment, cultiva tion or harvesting of products of the field or orchard, forestry land management practices including harvesting, farm ponds, diary operations, and livestock and poultry management practices, and the construction of farm buildings;

(5) any project carried out under the technical supervision of the soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture;

(6) any project involving land change to five acres or less or the movement of not more than 500 cubic yards of land; provided, however, this exemption should not apply to any land-disturbing activity within 200 feet of the bank of any major stream or river which drains at least a land area of 100 square miles.

(b) "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, State agency, municipality or other political subdivision of this State, any interstate body, or any other legal entity.

(c) "Erosion and sediment control plan" or "plan" means a plan for the control of soil erosion and sediment resulting from a landdisturbing activity.

(d) "State waters" includes any and all rivers, streams, creeks, branches, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, drainage systems, springs, wells and other bodies of surface or subsurface water, natural or artificial, lying within or forming a part of the boundaries of the State which are not entirely confined and retained completely upon the property of a single individual, partnership or corporation.

(e) "Committee" means the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee.

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(f) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources.
(g) "Division" means the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources.
(h) "District" means any one of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of the State of Georgia.
(i) "Soil and Water Conservation District approved plan" means an erosion and sediment control plan approved in writing by a Soil and Water Conservation District.
(j) "Issuing Authority" shall mean the governing authority of any county or municipality which has in effect the ordinance provided for in Section 5, and the Division in those instances where an application for a permit is submitted to the Division in those instances wherein such ordinances 'are not in effect.

Section 4. The rules and regulations, ordinances or resolutions adopted pursuant to the provisions of this Act, provided for hereinafter, for the purpose of governing land-disturbing activities shall require as
a minimum that:

(a) Stripping of vegetation, regarding and other development ac tivities shall be conducted in such a manner so as to minimize erosion.

(b) Cut-fill operations must be kept to a minimum.

(c) Development plans must conform to topography and soil type so as to create the lowest practical erosion potential.

(d) Whenever feasible, natural vegetation shall be retained, pro tected and supplemented.

(e) The disturbed area and the duration of exposure to erosive elements shall be kept to a practicable minimum.

(f) Disturbed soil shall be stabilized as quickly as practicable.

(g) Temporary vegetation or mulching shall be employed to protect exposed critical areas during development.

(h) Permanent vegetation and structural erosion control measures must be installed as soon as practicable.

(i) To the extent necessary, sediment in run-off water must be trapped by the use of debris basins, sediment basins, silt traps, or similar measures until the disturbed area is stabilized.

(j) Adequate provisions must be provided to minimize damage from surface water to the cut face of excavations or the sloping surfaces of fills.

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(k) Cuts and fills may not endanger adjoining property.

(1) Fills may not encroach upon natural water courses or con structed channels in a manner so as to adversely affect other property owners.

(m) Grading equipment must cross flowing streams by the means of bridges or culverts except when such methods are not feasible and provided, in any case, that such crossings are kept to a minimum.

Section 5. The governing authority of each county and each municipality shall adopt a comprehensive ordinance establishing the procedures governing land-disturbing activities which are conducted within their respective boundaries. Such ordinances shall contain pro visions which conform to the minimum requirements set forth in Section 4 of this Act. Provided, however, that Local Governing Authori ties shall have the authority, by such ordinance, to delegate in total or in part the responsibilities of the governing authorities as set forth in this Act, to any constitutional or statutory local planning and zoning commission.

Section 6. Two years after the effective date of this Act, the Board, by appropriate rules and regulations, shall adopt the procedures governing land-disturbing activities which are conducted in those counties and municipalities which do not have in effect an ordinance conforming to the provisions of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall be developed by the Division with the advice and consent of the Committee and shall contain provisions which meet those minimum requirements set forth in Section 4 of this Act.

Section 7. No land-disturbing activities shall be conducted in this State, except those land-disturbing activities provided for in Section 11, without first securing the permit required herein. In those counties and municipalities which have adopted and shall have in force and effect the approved ordinances provided for in Section 5, the application for such permit shall be made to and the permit shall be issued by the governing authority of the county wherein such land-disturbing activities are to occur in the event such activities will occur outside the corporate limits of a municipality; and in those instances where such activities will occur within the corporate limits of any municipality, the applica tion for such permit shall be made to and the permit shall be issued by the governing authority of the municipality in which such landdisturbing activities are to occur. In those counties and municipalities wherein no such ordinance is in force and effect, the application for such permit shall be made to and the permit shall be issued by the Division. In each instance, no permit shall be issued unless the erosion and sediment control plan shall be approved by the appropriate District as is required by Section 9.

Section 8. Applications for permits shall be submitted in accord ance with the provisions of this Act, the rules and regulations, or dinances and resolutions adopted in pursuance thereof. Such applica tions shall be accompanied by the applicant's erosion and sediment

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control plans and by such supportive data as will affirmatively demon strate that the land-disturbing activity proposed will be carried out in such a manner that the minimum requirements required by this Act shall be met. No permit shall be issued to any applicant unless the issuing authority shall affirmatively determine that the plan embracing such activities meets such requirements. Permits shall be issued or denied as soon as practicable after the application therefore is filed with the issuing authority, but in any event not later than 45 days.

Section 9. Immediately upon receipt of an application for a permit, the application and plan for sediment and erosion control shall be referred to the appropriate District wherein such land-disturbing ac tivities are proposed to take place for its review and recommendations concerning the adequacy of the erosion and sediment control plan proposed by the applicant.

Section 10. Within the time specified by Section 8, the issuing authority shall issue or deny the permit. The issuing authority shall, upon denial of a permit, state its reasons for the denial setting forth specifically wherein such application is found to be deficient. Any land-disturbing activity permitted under this Act shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the ordinance, resolution, or rules and regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant to this Act. The issuing authority shall specify on the permit the conditions under which the activity may be undertaken. No land-disturbing ac tivity subject to the provisions of this Act shall be undertaken or conducted by any person without the permit first having been issued. Said permit may be suspended, revoked or modified by the issuing authority upon a finding that the holder is not in compliance with the approved erosion and sediment control plan; or that the holder is in violation of permit conditions; or that the holder is in violation of any ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation adopted or promulgated pur suant to this Act.

Section 11. A permit for land-disturbing activities to be conducted by any governmental agency shall not be required.
Section 12. The Division, Committee and Soil and Water Conserva tion Districts are authorized to employ additional personnel and technically trained inspectors as may be necessary for implementation and enforcement of the soil erosion and sediment control program provided for herein. Said Division, Committee and Districts are further authorized to contract with and to enter into cooperative agreements with counties, municipalities, the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, or other Federal or State agencies or subdivisions having technically trained personnel, for assistance in carrying out the provisions of the Act.
Section 13. Any person aggrieved by a decision or order of the issuing authority, after exhausting his administrative remedies, shall have the right to appeal de novo to the Superior Court of the county wherein such land-disturbing activities are proposed to occur.

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Section 14. No provision of this Act shall authorize any person to violate, or to pollute any waters of this State as defined by, any provisions of the "Water Quality Control Act," approved March 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 416) as amended by the rules and regulations promulgated and approved thereunder.

Section 15. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 16. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the previous question be ordered on HB 174.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes
Carr Carrell
Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Clifton Cole Coleman Connell

Cooper Culpepper
Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer
Hamilton Harden
Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays
Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell

Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leonard
Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax

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Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams
Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart

Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Walker Wall Ware West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Bargeron Bray Colwell Cox Dixon Egan

Elliott Ham Howard Irwin Keyton

Leggett Linder McDonald Twiggs Waddle

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Collins Hill, B. L. Matthews, C.

McKinney Parham Sweat

Townsend Watson Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 16.

The motion prevailed and the previous question was ordered.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Glanton of the 66th moves to amend the Committee sub stitute to HB 174 as follows:
(1.) Delete Section 11, page 8 and renumber remaining sections accordingly.
(2.) Delete from Section 7, page 6, all of the language beginning on line 5 after the word "State" through the words "Section II" on line 6.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Culpepper Dean Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Glover Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hays Hill, G. Horton Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Long Lucas Mann Marcus McKinney Miles Milford Mullinax Nessmith

Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall
Reaves Richardson Ross Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R, Smyre Snow Sweat Thomason Thompson Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Watson West Whitmire Williams William son Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Battle Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Clark, Betty

Coleman Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Edwards, W.

Felton Foster, P. W. Greer Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Holmes Howard Howell

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Jordan Lambert Lane, Dick Leggett Linder Logan Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald

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Mostiler Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Smith, V. B.

Taggart Tolbert Toles Vaughn Wall Wheeler White Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Blackshear Bray Ham Hamilton Hill, B. L.

Leonard Matthews, C. Peters Pinkston Rainey Ray

Scott Stone Townsend Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 110, nays 52.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative King of the 96th was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read:
Representative King of the 96th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 174 by deleting on page 8, lines 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and through "herein." on line 12 and inserting therefor: "No new State em ployees shall be employed to implement or carry out the provisions of this Act." "Any needed employees shall be acquired from existing de partments from current employees and such acquired employees shall not be replaced with new employees."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beckham Blackshear

Bowman Bray Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Cole Coleman

Collins Colwell Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dixon Dover

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Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat . Ham Harris, J. G. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan

Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long McCollum Miles Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, R. L. Petro

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Stone Sweat Thomason Tolbert Townsend Triplett Twiggs West Wheeler White

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Battle Beck Berry Bolster .Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Clark, L. Connell
Cooper
Daugherty
Dent
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Fraser
Glanton
Glover

Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hill, B. L. Horton Howard Howell Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, G. K. Lucas Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McDonald
McKinney
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith
Owens

Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart Thompson Toles Tucker Vaughn
Waddle
Wall
Watson
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Clark, Betty Clifton Harris, J. F.

Matthews, C. Pinkston Walker

Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 91, nays 80.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative King of the 96th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Sweat of the 150th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 174 by striking on line 11, page 4, the words "as a minimum"; by striking the word "minimum" on line 19, page 5; by strik ing the word "minimum" on line 1, page 7 and on line 2, page 6.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Baugh Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Carter Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Culpepper Davis Dixon Dover Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jessup Jones Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas

Matthews, D. R. Miles Milford Nessmith Oxford Parham Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Stone Sweat

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Thomason Tolbert Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Waddle

Walker Wheeler White

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Battle Beck Berry Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Childers Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Felton . Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Glover Greer Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, G. K. Lee Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald

McKinney Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Richardson Rush Russell, J. Scott Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart Thompson Toles Townsend Vaughn Wall Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Matthews, C.

Pinkston Ware

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 84, nays 90.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Mann and Milford of the 13th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 174 by amending Section 3A to add subsection 1A to include Granite Quarrying and land clearing for such quarrying.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Black shear Bowman Bray Buck Calhoun Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Connell
Cox Dixon Dover Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Glanton Ham

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Holmes
Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones, Herb Jordan Keyton King Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mullinax Nessmith Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, R. L.

Peters
Petro Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Sweat Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D.
Alexander Battle Bolster Brown Burton Carlisle
Games Chance Childs Colwell Cooper

Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Felton Fraser Gammage

Gignilliat
Glover Greer Hamilton
Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

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Horton Howard Howell Irvin, R. Karrh Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Linder

Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Mostiler Nix Owens Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Sizemore

Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart Thomason Townsend Tucker Vaughn Wall White Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Clifton Matthews, C.

Noble Pinkston Stone

Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 101, nays 70.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 174 by adding after "orchard," on line 27 of page 2 the words, "preparing and planting of pasture land,".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bowman Bray Buck Calhoun Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hays Holmes Howard

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Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

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Long Lucas Mann McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mullinax Owens Oxford
Parham Parkman . Peters Petro Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Ross

Rush Sams Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Thomason
Tolbert Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Battle Bolster Brown Burton Carlisle Carnes Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Connell
Cooper
Cox
Culpepper
Dent
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan

Elliott Gammage Gignilliat Greer Harden Hatcher Hawkins Hill, G. Horton Howell Irvin, R. Jordan Karrh
Kreeger
Larsen, W. W.
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McKinney
Mostiler
Nessmith

Nix Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Taggart
Toles
Townsend
Vaughn
Wall
Watson
White
Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Burruss Hill, B. L. Matthews, S. C.

Noble Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Stone

Thompson Ware Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 108, nays 60.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Colwell of the 4th and others move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 174 as follows:
On page 9, strike everything on lines 2 and 3 and substitute in lieu thereof the following:
"the inclusion of funds in the General Appropriations Act sufficient to carry out the provisions of this Act."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Banks Baugh Blackshear Bowman Castleberry Cole Collins Colwell Culpepper Davis Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Glanton Harrison

Hudson Jessup Johnson, R. Keyton King Lane, W. J. Leonard Long Mann Miles Milford Oxford Parham Parkman

Patten, R. L. Randall Ray Reaves Sheats Smith Stone Sweat Thomason Tolbert Twiggs Wheeler White

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bolster
Bray Buck Burruss Burton

Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman

Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B.

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Evans, W. D. Felton Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore

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Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. TMcCollum McDonald McKinney Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey

Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson
Toles
Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Bailey Brown Harris, J. F.

Irvin, J. Matthews, C. Pinkston

Sizemore Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 128.

The amendment was lost.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bolston Bowman Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Connell Cooper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Jordan Karrh Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble

Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall
Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Wheeler White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Beckham Bray Calhoun Carter Castleberry Cole

Collins Colwell
Cox
Culpepper Dixon Edwards, C. W. Evans, W. D.

Foster, R. L. Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harrison Hudson Irwin

498
Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard

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McDonald Miles Milford Mullinax Owens Parham Patten, R. L. Rainey Reaves

Sams Sigman Stone Thomason Tucker Twiggs Watson West Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Matthews, C.

Ware

Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 128, nays 48.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 134. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Wishing Miss Hallie Ward Edwards a happy birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Hallie Ward Edwards, the daughter of Repre sentative and Mrs. Ward Edwards, was born on February 10, 1962, in Columbus, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, February 10, 1975, she will celebrate her 13th birthday with a mayonnaise sandwich, having been raised on mayonnaise sandwiches; and
WHEREAS, she is known to the members of this body for her lifelong political ambitions, having served as Vice-President of her Sun day School class, President of the 4-H Club in the 6th grade, and having diligently given out watermelons during her father's many campaigns; and
WHEREAS, she has taken second place honors in public speaking at Demonstration Project Achievement in Americus in 1973, fourth place in Talent Recreation-Art at Demonstration Project Achievement in 1974, and is known for her musical abilities, having participated as a singer at Christmas programs for the Woman's Club in Reynolds, and for singing Christmas carols for shut-ins at Christmas, 1974; and

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WHEREAS, she has established herself as an athlete and sports fan by having been one of two girls first accepted to play Little League baseball, in which she made the first team and played third base; by holding the chain at Taylor County Vikings football games; and by digging elephant holes for Honda jumping.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend Miss Hallie Ward Edwards on her 13th birthday, and hereby extend to her their sincerest best wishes for a very happy birth day.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Miss Hallie Ward Edwards.

HR 135. By Representatives Patten of the 149th, Burruss of the 21st, Murphy of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Honorable J. W. Hickman; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable J. W. Hickman moved to Lakeland, Georgia, in 1948, to open a grocery store, and after two years he was elected to the city council; and
WHEREAS, in 1971 and 1973 he was elected Mayor of Lakeland, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, through his exemplary leadership and personal com mitment, Recreation and Industrial Authorities were established, an Industrial Park was built, a Recreation Park is almost complete, services to the residents of the city have been greatly improved, salaries of city employees have been raised, all city equipment has been replaced and paid for; and yet after such accomplishments in this economic period, Mr. Hickman left office with the city in very good financial condition; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Hickman's leadership has provided the guidance that has made the Lakeland community a highly desirable place to live, work and play; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to his community is second only to his love and dedication to his wife, Ann, and their wonderful family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Honorable J. W. Hickman on his outstanding public service and achievements, and wishes him continued success 'and good will.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable J. W. Hickman.

HR 136. By Representatives Toles of the 16th and Nessmith of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Sarah Ware; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sarah Ware, a member of the Georgia Rehabilita tion Center for the Deaf, has recently received national recognition for her significant contributions in the area of services to adults with hearing defects; and
WHEREAS, at a recent convention of the National Association of the Deaf, Mrs. Ware was awarded the Claveau-Dixon Memorial Award for her outstanding contributions to the fight to abolish illiteracy among the deaf; and
WHEREAS, during Mrs. Ware's distinguished career with the Georgia School for the Deaf and the Georgia Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf, she has gained the recognition of her co-workers throughout the country for her accomplishments and achievements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend its warmest congratulations to Mrs. Sarah Ware upon receiving the Claveau-Dixon Memorial Award sponsored by the National Association of the Deaf.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Sarah Ware.

HR 137. By Representatives Randall of the 101st, Banks of the 104th, Bowman of the 103rd and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. J. T. Thomas; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the members of this House have taken great pride in the accomplishments and achievements of young men and women in this State; and
WHEREAS, no greater pride is taken by this House in any of these young people than that felt for J. T. Thomas; and
WHEREAS, J. T. Thomas' athletic career began at Macon's Sidney Lanier High School and continued brilliantly on the varsity foot ball team at Florida State University; and

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WHEREAS, J. T. Thomas has completed his second successful year with professional football's world champion Pittsburg Steelers; and

WHEREAS, the City of Macon has declared Friday, February 14, 1975, as "J. T. Thomas Day"; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House recognize the accomplishments and achievements of J. T. Thomas.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body commends J. T. Thomas for his outstanding career in athletics and extends to him its best and most sincere wishes for an even more successful future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. J. T. Thomas.

HR 138. By Representative Keyton of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Lee E. Kelly; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Lee E. Kelly of Thomasville, Georgia, recently celebrated his 80th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kelly has provided 60 years of dedicated leader ship to his community, having served in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1943-44 and as Chairman of the Thomas County Democratic Executive Committee for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, as publisher of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise, he spearheaded many projects for his community, including the establish ment of a State Farmers Market, reestablishment of a tobacco market, the continued operation of an Army hospital after World War II which today serves as Southwestern State Hospital, and the construction of Veterans Memorial Stadium in Thomasville; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman is active in the religious, civic, fraternal and political affairs of his community and is highly respected and loved by the people of Thomas County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby express their deepest and most sincere appreciation to Mr. Lee E. Kelly for his many years of dedicated service to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Lee E. Kelly.

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HR 139. By Representative Colwell of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION

Expressing regrets upon the passing of Mrs. Nina McClure Head; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Nina McClure Head, a longtime resident of Lumpkin County, recently passed away; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Head, during her long and eventful life, became one of Lumpkin County's most distinguished citizens; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Head was active in the civic, religious and business community of her county and State; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Head accumulated over her lifetime an impressive array of awards and achievements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest and sincerest sympathy upon the passing of Mrs. Nina McClure Head, one of this State's most outstanding and distinguished citizens.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Nina McClure Head's daughter, Mrs. James A. Green.

HR 140. By Representative Colwell of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. J. D. Anthony; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. J. D. Anthony has recently received the First Citizen Award of Lumpkin County; and
WHEREAS, as a recipient of this award, recognition has been bestowed upon this outstanding Georgian for her many services to her community, county and State; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. J. D. Anthony has been an active and outstanding leader in the civic and religious life of her community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and con gratulate Mrs. J. D. Anthony upon her receipt of the First Citizen Award of Lumpkin County in recognition of her many outstanding con tributions to her community and State.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. J. D. Anthony.

'HR 141. By Representatives Hays of the 1st, Toles of the 16th and Colwell of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to modify facili ties at Stone Mountain Park to accommodate handicapped persons; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of members of the General Assembly that certain facilities at Stone Mountain Park cannot be used without difficulty by physically handicapped persons; and
WHEREAS, the facilities of this Park should be as reasonably available to handicapped persons as to other visitors to this outstanding attraction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL AS SEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Stone Mountain Memorial Association is hereby urged to modify existing facilities and plan any future fa cilities to accommodate physically handicapped persons in order that these persons may enjoy the facilities at this outstanding attraction as other visitors to the Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:
HR 142. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Evans of the 99th, Randall of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Betty J. Lewis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Betty Lewis of Macon, Georgia, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1975; and
WHEREAS, she was named Teacher of the Year at the November meeting of the Georgia Board of Education and honored at a dinner hosted by Southern Educators Life Insurance Company, co-sponsor of the Georgia Teacher of the Year Program; and

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WHEREAS, she was selected as a finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis is an eleventh and twelfth grade American government and foreign relations teacher at Macon's Lanier B. High School; and

WHEREAS, she did her undergraduate work and received her masters degree from Mercer University; and

WHEREAS, she feels that her role as a teacher is to impart knowl edge, encourage independent thought and boost self-confidence among her students; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis makes foreign relation topics come alive by involving her students in international diplomacy and strategy games; and

WHEREAS, for the past eight years, Mrs. Lewis and her foreign relations students have participated in Georgetown University's simu lated United Nations conference in Washington, D. C.; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis helped establish the Macon Council on World Affairs, which seeks to improve community involvement and understanding of world affairs; and

WHEREAS, she helps residents of Macon's Transitional Center for Offender Rehabilitation prepare for their high school equivalency tests; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis will compete with teachers from Colorado, Minnesota and Pennsylvania for the title of National Teacher of the Year which will be announced in the spring at a ceremony at the White House.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Mrs. Betty Lewis of Macon, Georgia, for being named Geor gia's Teacher of the Year for 1975 and finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program, and the members wish her every success in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Betty Lewis.

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The following communication was received from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State:

SECRETARY OF STATE STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA 30334

February 7, 1975

Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Glenn:

1 am enclosing herewith certified copy of a list of those registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearances as of February 6, 1975, for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

With best wishes, I am

Enclosure

Sincerely your friend,
/s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

STATE OF GEORGIA Office of Secretary of State

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the seven pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 159 through 273), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of Thursday, February 6, 1975, in accordance with Act
No. 1294, Georgia Laws 1970.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capital, in the City of Atlanta, this 7th day of February, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-five and of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Ninety-ninth.

Seal.

/s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

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159. W. Thad McDaniel ITT Rayonier, Inc. Post Office Box 528 Jesup, Georgia 31545
160. W. A. Binns Union Camp Corporation Post Office Box 570 Savannah, Georgia 31402
161. Arnold Moore DeKalb Association of Educators 30 LeParc Fontaine Decatur, Georgia 30034
162. James D. King, Jr. MARTA 1300 Equitable Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
163. Heywood C. Gay Georgia Electric Membership Corp. 148 Cain Street, Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
164. Louis Trousdale Owens-Illinois 346 San Juan Drive Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
165. W. E. Cobble Georgia State Legislative Board, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 2427 Shenandoah Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia
166. John T. Anderson, Jr. Babcock & Wilcox Company Post Office Box 923 Augusta, Georgia 30903
167. Marie J. McGlaun Georgia School Food Service 2917 Edgewood Road Columbus, Georgia 31906
168. D. Douglas Barnard, Jr. Georgia Railroad Bank & Trust Co. Augusta, Georgia 30906
169. Lamar Northcutt County Officers Association 1631 Phoenix Boulevard Suite 3 Atlanta, Georgia 30349
170. James A. Cody County Officers Association 1631 Phoenix Boulevard Suite 3 Atlanta, Georgia 30349

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171. Joy R. Huie Georgia School Food Service 5170 Woodland Drive Forest Park, Georgia 30050
172. EdMcGill Georgia Alcohol Dealers Association Suite 330 3'951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia
173. Virtor J. Impeciato Georgia Restaurant Association 805 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
174. Barbara Blum SAVE 205 River North Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
175. Betsy Loyless SAVE 560 West Paces Ferry Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
176. John E. Jones Consumer Cooperatives, Inc. 811 Capitol Avenue, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
177. Celia Doremus SAVE 81 Spruce Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
178. Beverly Adams Stop ERA Post Office Box 462 Macon, Georgia 31202
179. Mrs. Sylvia Howell Stop ERA Route 4 Dublin, Georgia 31021
180. Mrs. Karyle Parkerson Stop ERA Post Office Box 311 Eastman, Georgia 31023
181. Mrs. Lovona Powell Stop ERA Post Office Box 2046 Dublin, Georgia
182. Mrs. Lousue Evans Stop ERA Post Office Box 548 Dublin, Georgia

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183. Wallace Baldwin, Jr. Registered Agent Georgia State AFL-CIO Atlanta Labor Council P. T. A. American Postal Workers Union--Atlanta Local 3465 Fairlane Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331
184. J. H. Hudson Eli Lilly and Company 5944 Peachtree Corners East Norcross, Georgia 30071
185. Gregory C. Kergosien The Upjohn Company 1554 North Springs Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
186. Michael Dowling Various Georgia Banking Interests 100 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
187. Conrad J. Sechler Registered Agent Georgia Consumer Finance Assn. Empire Mortgage & Investment Central Underwriters, Inc. Post Office Box 87 Tucker, Georgia 30084
188. M. C. Petersen Oilman Paper Company Box 878 St. Marys, Georgia 31558
190. Tom Watson Brown Registered Agent MARTA Georgia Broadcasters Assn. 800 Fulton Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
191. Bert H. Hatch Georgia Association of Broadcasters 6065 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328
192. Joe W. Andrews, Jr. Registered Agent Home Builders Association of Georgia Georgia Independent Meat Packers Association Georgia Association of Mineral Producing Industries

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Georgia Industrial Loan Assn. Menswear Retailers of Georgia Georgia Retail Jewelers Assn. Post Office Box 801 Macon, Georgia 31202
193. William M. Bates Interstate Paper Corporation 814 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
194. Merle Lefkoff SAVE 1337 Kittredge Court Atlanta, Georgia 30329
195. Alien H. Douglas Registered Agent GID A Georgia Chamber of Commerce Southern Railway 134 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
196. W. M. Goodson Self 2127 Kilarney Road Deratur, Georgia 30032
197. Michael D. Manning Stop ERA 2042 Mt. Vernon Road Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
198. Roy J. Nicholson Georgia Professional Barbers Assn. 255 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
199. Bob Cohn Various Georgia Banking Interests 100 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
200. Betty Godwin Georgia State AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street Atlanta, Georgia 30312
201. John C. Harper Fulton County 165 Central Avenue, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
202. Dot Farthing DeKalb Association of Educators 3712 Sexton Woods Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341

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203. LilaAnnDunn Independent Bankers Association 149 Maribeau Square Atlanta, Georgia 30327
204. Bruce Gruber Organization of DeKalb Educators 921 Briarcliff Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
205. J. Paul Copeland DeKalb Association of Educators 2980 Appling Circle Chamblee, Georgia 30341
206. John B. Johnstone General Telephone of the Southeast Post Office Box 249 Dalton, Georgia 30720
207. Richard J. Burrell Household Finance Corporation 1977 Farris Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032
208. Patricia Ford-Roegner Georgia Council of N O W 1440 A Southland Vista Court Atlanta, Georgia 30329
209. James M. Bell Sears Roebuck 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30395
210. A. B. Reddick Allstate Insurance Go's. 3585 Northside Parkway, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
211. Glenn Anthony Georgia Chamber of Commerce 1200 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
211. W. E, Headrick, Sr. International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 709 Clay Street Marietta, Georgia 30060
212. Jim Major International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 709 Clay Street Marietta, Georgia 30060

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213. Clyde Dameron International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 709 Clay Street Marietta, Georgia 30060
214. Jesse W. Curlee Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association 2640 National Bank of Georgia Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
215. Bob Short Hoffmann-LaRoche 3543 Kingsboro Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
216. Frank P. Lindsey, Jr. Georgia Bankers Association 1020 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
217. Cynthia Hlass Georgia State Council NOW 682 Belmont Ridge Lawrenceville, Georgia 30245
218. Herbert H. Mabry Georgia State AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
219. R. F. Hewatt Georgia Taxicab Association 563 Trabert Avenue, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
220. W. H. Hosch Fulton National Bank Post Office Box 4387 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
221. Charles E. Campbell Georgia Chamber of Commerce Heyman and Sizemore 310 Fulton Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
222. Agnes Gambill Georgia Catholic Conference Box 128 McAuley Hall 265 Ivy Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
223. Tim Mirshak Georgia Catholic Conference Box 21840 Emory University Atlanta, Georgia 30322

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224. Kay Hoffman League of Women Voters 321 Milledge Heights Athens, Georgia 30601
225. Gloria Singleton Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Georgia, Inc. 3404 McCrary Macon, Georgia 31201
226. George C. Spence Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association 150 Maison Place, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
227. Joyce Brown Laborers International Union of North America - AFL-CIO 582 Blake Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30316
228. Rudolph Clark Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. 177 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
229. Mrs. Emily C. Payne Georgia Public Librarians Post Office Box 277 Rome, Georgia 30161
230. Carol Holliday National Organization for Women 225 Hillcrest Avenue, Apt. 1 Decatur, Georgia 30030
231. Molly Segal National Organization for Women 361 Camden Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
232. Allida Black National Organization for Women 1106 Austin Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
233. James M. Christian CIBA Pharmaceutical Co. 4439 Shelborne Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341
234. Sue Tolleson Rinehart National Organization for Women 3572-F Clubhouse Circle East Decatur, Georgia 30032

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235. Jack K. Callaway Registered Agent The American Legion Department of Georgia Rainbow Division Veterans World War I Veterans - Barracks 948 AARP - Association of Retired Persons #403 Association of Citizens Council of Georgia 535 Old Ivy Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
236. Joe Sloan General Motors Corporation Suite 305 Landmark Building 880 Johnson Perry Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342
237. Frances B. Smith Georgia School Food Service 3200 Lenox Road, N.E. Apt. 215 F Atlanta, Georgia 303'24
238. Grace M. Smith Georgia School Food Service 4707 Elam Forest Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
239. William P. Trotter Association County Commissioners of Georgia 1014 Country Club Road LaGrange, Georgia 30240
240 Tom Flynn Georgia Restaurant Association 1003 Hill Street Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
241. MaryShugart Georgia School Food Services Assn. 117 JoAnn Drive Marietta, Georgia 30062
242. Richard Fowler Georgia School Food Services Assn. 210 Rutland Circle LaGrange, Georgia 30240
243. Dorothy Slauson Georgia School Food Services Assn. 2743 Laurelwood Road Atlanta, Georgia 30340
244. Sarah Rozar DeKalb Assn. of Educators 4135 Thunderbird Trail Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

245. Howard B. James Mountain Services P. O. Box 483 Gainesville, Georgia 30501
246. Larry K. Butler National Organization for Women 2000 Clay Road Austell, Georgia 30001
247. Linda Hughes National Organization for Women 1205 Cumberland Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
248. Leslie Morris National Organization for Women 887 Argonne Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30306
249. Marsharee Chastain National Organization for Women 382 Southerland Terrace, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
250. Timothy Scott Smith Motor Vehicles Manufacturers Association 1909 "K" Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20006
251. LeeHarty Georgia Restaurant Assn. 95 Tall Pines Court, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
252. Martha True Georgia State AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street Suite 549 Atlanta, Georgia 30312
253. Wayne T. Elliott Registered Agent Society of Professional Optometrists, Inc. SMW Atlanta, Inc. Suite 340 3390 Peachtree Rd., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
254. James C. Pratt National Organization for Women 50 Lakeland Drive, N.E. Apartment D-8 Atlanta, Georgia 30305
255. James C. Dyer Fraternal Order of Police 3028 Empire Blvd., S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30315

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256. John D. Milne 3M Company 5925 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Chamblee, Georgia
257. Jason Gilliland Life Insurance Company of Georgia Life of Georgia Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30308
258. Josephine Bridgman Common Cause 715 Kirk Road Decatur, Georgia 30030
259. Deedy Bartenfeld Self 3631 Tuxedo Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
260. Franklin Shumake Georgians for Quality Public Education 4268 Rocking Chair Lane Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
261. W. FredOrr, II Registered Agent Georgia State Employees Assn. Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists 540 One West Court Square Decatur, Georgia 30030
262. E. C. Kerr, Jr. Exxon Company, USA 399 Dorsey Circle Lilburn, Georgia 30247
263. P. K. Kelly Exxon Company, USA 22 Executive Park West, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
264. Mrs. Frances M. Milam DeKalb Association for Better Government 2957 Cravey Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
265. John S. Prickett, Jr. The Georgia Rehabilitation Association 1162 Berkeley Road Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
266. W. Fred Orr Georgia State Employees Association 2280 Campbellton Road Apartment 423 Atlanta, Georgia 30311

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267. Paul A. Lutz Georgia State Association of Life Underwriters Suite 305 1801 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
268. Felton H. Gordon Georgia Optometric Association 3384 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 875 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
269. Tom Raynor Georgia Business and Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
270. Frank D. Roberts Fraternal Order of Police 1181 Morley Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30302
271. Styles C. Adamson, Jr. Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association of Georgia Harlech Farm Plainville, Georgia 30733
272. Irvin H. Beavers Fraternal Order of Police Route One, Box 2325 Newnan, Georgia 30263
273. Richard H. Kimberly Kimberly-Clark Corporation 3390 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 11, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton, G. T. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan

Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

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Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Egan

Matthews, C.

Prayer was offered by the Reverend James R. Webb, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Americus, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 505. By Representative Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Columbia County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 506. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County so as to provide for an operating budget for the county; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 507. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerk of the commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 508. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Long County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 509. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 510. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 511. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to declare unfair methods of competition, false, misleading or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to

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be unlawful; ("Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act"); to provide for a short title; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 512. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act" so as to clarify certain provisions relating to the definition of "board" and "polygraph"; to provide for a minimum number of hours of instruction; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 513. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, White of the 132nd, Hatcher of the 131st and McCollum of the 134th:
A Bill to provide for the creation of the office of County Administrator of Dougherty County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 514. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof the annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 515. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Treasurer of Crawford County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 516. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Crawford County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 517. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 518. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordinary), of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the provisions relat ing to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 519. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 520. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County so as to change the compensation of the members of said board of commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 521. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Elliott of the 49th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Sams of the 90th, Burton of the 47th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd, Beckham of the 89th and Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, so as to substantially revise, modernize and supersede Code Chapter 47-10 relating to lobbying and efforts to influence legislative action, so as to provide for the regulation and disclosure of efforts to influence legisla tive action or administrative action; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 522. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd, Elliott of the 49th, and Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to add a new Code Chapter to provide for a maximum limitation of campaign expenditures and obligations in all general, special and runoff elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 523. By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd, Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th and Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Twiggs County on an

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annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 127-523. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Peach County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 524. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County so as to change the method of electing the chairman of the said board of commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 525. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act of 1889 providing for the payment of interest upon executions issued for taxes due the State, any county thereof, or any municipal corporation therein, so as to change the rate of interest to be paid; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 526. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Aug. 20, 1917 relating to the rate of interest on unpaid taxes due the State or any county so as to change the rate of interest to be charged on such unpaid taxes; to provide for a minimum interest payment on such unpaid taxes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 527. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3303 of the Code of Ga. of 1933 so as to reduce from two years to ninety days the time within which taxes may be assessed or refunds claimed as to any taxable period for which corrections have been made by the Federal Internal Revenue Service; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 528. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia relating to the amount of interest

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charged a taxpayer for income tax purposes and the amount of interest paid to a taxpayer for income tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 529. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to clarify the credit to be allowed for returned property; to provide a procedure for granting of such credit; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 530. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (popula tion, 32,300 - 32,500) ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 531. By Representatives Knight of the 67th and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology so as to permit certain persons to be appointed to the board; to place certain restric tions upon acceptable apprenticeship training; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 532. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to increase the interest rate on delinquent taxes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 533. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3105 of the Code of Ga. relating to the definition of the term "exempt organization" for income tax purposes, to clarify the definition of the word exempt organization; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 534. By Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Villa Rica in the counties of Carroll and Douglas; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 535. By Representatives Lane of the 81st and Nessniith of the 82nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Screven County, known as the fee system, so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 128-535. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education of Coweta County to enter into certain leases, contracts, and lease agreements for a term not exceed ing 30 years; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 536. By Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Adams of the 36th, Games of the 43rd, Adams of the 79th, Hudson of the 137th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-103 relating to definitions of words and terms used in the "Georgia Election Code" so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of "November election"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 537. By Representatives Sizemore of the 136th and Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Turner County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 538. By Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Harris of the 60th, and McKinney of the 35th and Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to change the maximum permissible loan; to change the maxi mum loan period; to provide for monthly maintenance charges; to exclude such maintenance charges from certain interest rate limita tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 539. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 100th, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to authorize the Governor to convene a committee to be composed of himself, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Judicial Council of Georgia to ascertain whether or not the

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Attorney General is incapacitated and unable to perform the duties of his office by reason of sickness or other providential cause and thus unable to perform the duties of his office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 540. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 100th, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to be known as the "Georgia Records Act of 1975"; to provide for the management of records in the State of Georgia; to create a State Records Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 541. By Representative Ham of the 80th:

A Bill to provide for the manner and method of disclosure of fees and reimbursable expenses paid by the city, county, municipality or muni cipal corporation, or by any authority, created, authorized, or provided for by State law, or by any board, bureau, commission, committee, department, institution, office, retirement system, or any other agency of the State of Ga., etc; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 542. By Representatives Egan of the 25th, Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Pro perty Act" so as to change the period of time after which certain property shall be presumed abandoned; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 543. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the provisions relating to qualifications of Council members; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 544. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Unliquidated Damages Interest Act" so as to remove the limitation on the sum of unliquidated damages to which the interest shall apply; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 545. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 546. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, Karrh of the 106th, Long of the 142nd, Owens of the 77th and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission, so as to change the amount of commission allowed upon the sale of certain licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HB 547. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County so as to provide for a county man ager; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 548. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Lowndes County, (formerly City Court of Valdosta), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the court; to provide for secretarial as sistance for the solicitor; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 549. By Representatives Patten of the 149th, Long of the 142nd, Keyton of the 143rd and Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile tags to disabled veterans so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to any veteran who has been certified as being a 100 percent serviceconnected disabled veteran by the U.S. Veterans Administration; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 550. By: Representatives Hill of the 41st, Mann of the 13th, Hudson of the 137th, Lane of the 40th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to authorize State, county and municipal law enforcement of ficers to employ legal counsel for their representation in civil and criminal actions brought as a result of acts in the discharge of their duties; to provide for the payment of reasonable costs of such repre sentation by the State or the county or municipality involved; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 551. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2306, relating to officers or employees selling to governments or political subdivisions, so as to repeal the

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provisions relating to local government officers or employees selling to political subdivisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 552. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Attapulgus; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 553. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Climax; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 554. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Decatur County and creating in lieu thereof the office of Tax Commissioner of Decatur County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 555. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Decatur County (formerly the City Court of Bainbridge) so as to change the compensation of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 556. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Parrish of the 97th, Berry of the 94th, Smyre of the 92nd, King of the 96th, Phillips of the 91st and Thompson of the 93rd:
A Bill to authorize the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Ga. (hereinafter "Columbus, Ga.") to purchase, construct, maintain, repair and establish certain drainage projects and improvements and to acquire by eminent domain, purchase, gift or other transaction, such easements and rights of way necessary or useful in such projects or improvements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 557. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Atkinson County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 558. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to create and establish a small claims court for Lamar County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Lamar County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 559. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 560. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the deputy tax com missioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 561. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Marion County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 562. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the Office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion into the Office of Tax Commis sion of Marion County so as to change the compensation of the tax commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HR 131-562. By Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Ham of the 80th, Bray of the 70th, Brown of the 34th, Hamilton of the 31st, Alexander of the 38th, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Scott of the 37th, Sheats of the 28th and others:
A Resolution creating the Obsolete Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 132-562. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the Speaker, or in the event the Speaker succeeds to the executive power; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 133-562. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution to compensate Miss Carole K. Brown; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 563. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or security deed so as to change the provisions relative to the interest that may be charged on the principal amount of the loan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 564. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Eliott of the 49th, Jordan of the 58th and Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5703, relating to the levy of ad valorem taxes, so as to require certain information to be included on notices of taxes due sent to taxpayers of counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 565 By Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Parham of the 109th, Culpepper of the 98th, Carter of the 146th, Hays of the 1st and Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to authorize the use of the compound bow for hunting; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

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HB 566. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to change the number of members of the County Board of Edu cation of Taylor County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 567. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st, Harrison, Nix and Edwards of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-508.2, relating to expenses for hearings held as a part of incompetency proceeding, so as to change certain fees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Snow of the 1st and Lane of the 81st:
A Bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 569. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to require notice of real estate bonds given by executors, adminis trators and guardians to be entered upon the deed records of the county; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 570. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd, Phillips of the 59th, Felton of the 22nd and others:
A Bill to provide for standards of conduct for State officials and em ployees; to provide for a short title ("Standards of Conduct for State Public Service Act") ; to provide for standards of conduct relative to the purchase of real property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 571. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Noble of the 48th, Elliott of the 49th, Clark of the 55th, Carnes of the 43rd and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1218 relating to the installation, cus tody and number of vote recorders so as to change the minimum num-

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her of vote recorders which shall be required in each polling place using vote recorders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 572. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to bar civil liability of law enforcement officers in certain civil actions for false arrest and false imprisonment under certain circum stances and conditions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 573. By Representative Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Edison; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 574. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Twiggs of the 4th, Dover of the llth, Tucker of the 73rd and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission so as to change the maximum amount licensed agents are authorized to receive for issuing licenses for hunting and fishing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HB 575. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Tolbert of the 56th, Twiggs of the 4th, Dover of the llth and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Title 12 of the Code of Georgia, relating to bailments, so as to prohibit the acceptance of pawns by pawnbrokers or their employees unless the pawnor establishes his identity; to provide for the keeping of records by pawnbrokers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 576. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Colquitt, Ga.; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 577. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Miller County; to provide for an annual salary for said Judge; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 578. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Miller County so as to remove the Judge of the Probate Court as a member and chairman of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Dept. of Natural Resources to contract for or provide itself neces sary water transportation and essential services for its employees, other State employees, their families and other permanent residents of certain coastal islands; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HB 580. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to provide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 398. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", so as to provide that certain persons shall not be entitled to benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 399. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", so as to change the provisions relating to correlation of benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 400. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Burton of the 47th, Sams of the 90th, Larsen of the 27th, Smith of the 42nd, Noble of the 48th and Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to provide legal and ethical standards for members of the General Assembly; to prohibit legislators from engaging in lobbying; to require legislators to disclose certain activities of persons who main tain a close economic association with such legislators; to prohibit legislators from accepting certain compensation; and for other purposes.

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HB 401. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Toles of the 16th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to provide that it is unlawful to remove, steal, or abandon shopping carts in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 402. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof" so as to provide that a majority of the votes cast by electors shall be required for election to the office of Mayor, Alderman, and Recorder of the Recorder's Court for the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 403. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof" so as to define the duties and powers of the mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 404. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to authorize each municipality, county and other political sub division of this State to purchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying law enforcement officers and per sonnel employed by or within such municipality, county or other public body; and for other purposes.

HB 405. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Sheats of the 28th, Scott of the 37th, Holmes of the 39th, Clark of the 55th, Messrs. Marcus of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, Glover of the 32nd, Brown of the 34th and Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages and liquors during certain hours in certain establishments on Sundays in all municipalities in this State having populations of not less than 300,000; and for other purposes.

HB 406. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Clark of the 55th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to change the provisions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages and liquors on Sunday; and for other purposes.

HB 407. By Representatives Wood of the 9th, Snow of the 1st, Cole of the 6th, Marcus of the 26th, Toles of the 16th, Phillips of the 59th, Williamson of the 45th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, classify, modernize and supersede present laws related to accountants and public account-

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ing; to enact and establish new laws relating thereto to be known as the "Public Accountancy Act of 1975"; and for other purposes.

HB 408. By Representative Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Effingham County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 409. By Representative Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a charter for the Town of Rincon so as to change the qualifications of candidates for mayor or alderman of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 410. By Representatives Wall of the 61st and Greer of the 43rd: A Bill to amend Georgia Code Section 34-1102, relating to the form of the official primary ballot, so as to provide that whenever any candi date for party nomination is unopposed, his name shall not be voted on by the electors, but shall be listed on the bottom of the ballot as unopposed and certified as the party nominee; and for other purposes.
HB 411. By Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Lambert of the 112th, Walker of the 115th, McKinney of the 35th and Parkman of the 66th: A Bill to amend Code Section 39-1105, relating to rates to be allowed to publishers for publishing legal advertisements, so as to change the rates to be allowed to the publishers for publishing legal advertisements under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
HB 412. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th: A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 413. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be sold by a retail licensee; and for other purposes.
HB 414. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to place a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be possessed in any county of this State; and for other purposes.

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HB 415. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 36-6, relating to appeals and final judgments in proceedings for the taking of property by eminent domain, so as to provide for the payment of attorney's fees in certain instances; and for other purposes.

HB 416. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt from the taxes im posed the retail sale of burial supplies and equipment; and for other purposes.

HB 417. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide for an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of any room, rooms or lodging furnished by any person or legal entity operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value; and for other purposes.

HB 418. By Representatives Noble of the 48th, Felton of the 22nd, Richardson of the 52nd, McKinney of the 35th, Hawkins of the 50th and Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to prohibit the imposition or collection of any charge upon the use of restroom facilities in certain public facilities; and for other purposes.

HB 419. By Representatives Noble of the 48th and Burton of the 47th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2802, relating to cruelty to aminals, so as to prohibit the sale or offer for sale of baby chicks, ducklings, rabbits and turtles as pets or novelties; and for other purposes.

HB 420. By Representatives Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Georgia Election Code", relating to the nomination of candidates, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with any political party as a candidate for nomination to any public office when such person has previously qualified, during the same calendar year, with another political party as a candidate for nomination by that party for any public office; and for other purposes.

HB 421. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to provide for waiving governmental tort immunity for certain acts of law enforcement officers of certain counties and municipalities

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of this State; to provide for the protection of such local law enforce ment officers from personal liability arising out of acts committed during the performance of their activities, or in the conduct of their office; and for other purposes.

HB 422. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Larsen of the 27th and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to create the State Board of Examiners of Water Well Con tractors; and for other purposes.

HB 423. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1 relating to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to change the method of determining the number of bank offices or bank facilities which may be established by a parent bank or branch bank; and for other purposes.

HB 424. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Egan of the 25th, Russell of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Carlisle of the 71st, Sams of the 90th, Marcus of the 26th, Felton of the 22nd, Burruss of the 21st and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to provide a short title; to enumerate the findings of the General Assembly with regard to floor hazard areas; and for other purposes.

HB 425. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Carlisle of the 71st, Felton of the 22nd, Messrs. Bur russ of the 21st, Oxford of the 116th, Bolster of the 30th and Marcus of the 26th:
A Bill to amend Title 26 of the Code of Georgia, relating to crimes, so as to provide for the punishment of criminal sexual conduct; to repeal certain Code Sections relating to sexual crimes; and for other purposes.

HB 426. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of West Point so as to authorize and empower the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of West Point to grant, bargain, sell and convey upon such terms and for such sums as may be agreed upon, at any time and from time to time, any real property owned by the City of West Point which is not needed for municipal purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 427. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of West Point so as to authorize the mayor and aldermen of the City of West Point to prescribe by ordinance for the assessment and collection of an

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ad valorem tax on real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of West Point; and for other purposes.

HB 428. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Culpepper of the 98th, Evans of the 99th and Smith of the 42nd:
A Bill to establish the Georgia Justice Courts Training Council; and for other purposes.

HB 429. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Patten of the 146th, Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 37th, Childers of the 15th, Wheeler of the 152nd, Gammage of the 17th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Greer of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to provide for the continuation of community action agencies in the State; to provide for the administration of this Act by the Executive Office of the Governor; to provide for the distribution of funds; and for other purposes.

HB 430. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Collins of the 144th and Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to be known as the "Buying Services Act of 1975"; to regulate and control buying services and buying clubs; to provide that any person who is elected to become a member of a buying service or buying club may cancel such membership under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 431. By Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 432. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 99th, Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to provide that secretaries employed by judges of the superior courts and district attorneys under the provisions of said Act shall be employees of the judicial branch of State government, and for other purposes.

HB 433. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Wood of the 9th, Buck of the 95th and Logan of the 62nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-207, relating to bank holding com panies, so as to authorize and require the Commissioner of the Depart ment of Banking and Finance to regulate, control and examine bank holding companies, its subsidiaries and affiliates thereof; and for other purposes.

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HB 434. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, Wood of the 9th, Oxford of the 116th and Logan of the 62nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-207, relating to bank holding com panies, so as to provide that out-of-state bank holding companies doing business in this State and their subsidiaries shall be subject to super vision, regulation and examination by the Commissioner of the Dept. of Banking and Finance and subject to the same laws and regulations which regulate bank holding companies in Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 109-434. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to prescribe by law applicable to New ton County the time for making levies and assessments, the manner in which tax bills and notices shall be prepared, the number, form and content of tax bills and notices, the time for payment of taxes and other charges; and for other purposes.

HR 110-434. By Representative Buck of the 95th:
A Resolution compensating Mrs. Margaret C. Ruppel; and for other purposes.

HR 111-434. By Representative Logan of the 62nd: A Resolution compensating Mr. David Ledet; and for other purposes.
HR 112-434. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie G. Cantrell; and for other purposes.
HR 113-434. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A Resolution authorizing and empowering the State Properties Com mission to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Ga. with respect to certain transactions involving State-owned real property located in Atlanta, Ga., along the Western and Atlantic Railroad within an area bounded generally by the following streets, on the southeast by Central Ave., on the northeast by Decatur St. and Marietta St., on the northwest by Simpson St., on the west by Elliott St., and on the southwest by Hunter St., and for other purposes.
HR 114-434. By Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd and Lane of the 40th: A Resolution creating the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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HB 435. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to create and establish the State Court of Houston County pur suant to Article VI, Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 436. By Representative Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved March 21, 1974, relating to investiga tive grand juries in counties having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 600,000, so as to provide these investigative grand juries with subpoena powers; and for other purposes.

HB 437. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, so as to provide that the official electors list shall contain the address of each elector whose name appears thereon; to provide that the registrars must certify to the clerk of the superior court and Secretary of State the total number of names appearing on each coun ty's electors list; and for other purposes.

HR 115-437. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a special election in each odd-numbered year for the purpose of submitting constitutional amendments and proposals for a new Con stitution to the electors for ratification; and for other purposes.

HB 438. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Lane of the 40th and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to provide for waiving governmental tort immunity for certain acts of law enforcement officers; to provide for the protection of State and local law enforcement officers from personal liability arising out of acts committed during the performance of their activities, or in the conduct of their office, or within the scope of their employment; and for other purposes.

HB 439. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to provide that all municipalities of this State shall be authorized to regulate consumer affairs under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 440. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violations of traffic laws, so as to include within the purview of said Act violation of litter laws; and for other purposes.

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HR 116-440. By Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Irvin of the 23rd, Hawkins of the 50th and Bolster of the 30th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to add a student member to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 441. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County, so as to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Gordon County; and for other purposes.

HB 442. By Representative Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the tax commissioner of Chatham County, so as to change the compensation of the tax com missioner; and for other purposes.

HB 443. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' & Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt from the taxes imposed by the Act the rental, sale, lease or other disposition or use of video tape, recording tape and other similar property used to broadcast audio, visual or audio-visual programming by licensed radio, television and cable television systems located in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 444. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 67-9901, relating to the wrongful sale or removal of mortgaged property, so as to increase the punishment therefor; and for other purposes.

HB 445. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HR 117-445. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to ex clude retirement, pension or disability benefits, up to a certain maximum amount, as income for the purpose of persons 65 years of age or over qualifying for a homestead exemption of $4,000 from ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Perry; and for other purposes.

HB 446. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700 per year, instead of

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the commissions heretofore allowed by law.", so as to change the com pensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 447. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the provision relating to the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 448. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lee County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Lee County; and for other purposes.

HB 449. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth and Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to be known as the "Georgia Title Insurance Act"; and for other purposes.

HR 118-449. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Kinard Chestnut; and for other pur poses.

HB 450. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide certain requirements in connection with blasting or excavating in the vicinity of certain underground utility facilities; and for other purposes.
HR 119-450. By Representatives Lane of the 40th and Adams of the 36th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all motor vehicles used primarily for noncommercial pur poses, the legal title to which is in a person 62 years of age or older and who has a net income, from all sources of $8,000 per annum or less, shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation levied by or on behalf of the State or any county, municipality, or school system; and for other purposes.

HB 451. By Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Rush of the 121st, Lane of the 81st and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road Act", so as to prescribe vehicle speed restrictions for any street, road, or highway of this State; to provide maximum lawful vehicle speeds in various defined areas; to provide a method for the establishment of State speed zones; and for other purposes.

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HB 452. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-207, relating to arrests without a warrant, so as to provide for the degree of force that may be used to effectuate a lawful arrest; to provide for a distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor in connection with the force used to effect uate a lawful arrest; and for other purposes.

HB 453. By Representatives West of the 72nd and Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relating to crimes involving dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that a per son commits a misdemeanor when he knowingly has or carries about his person any firearm for which no license has been obtained; to change the qualifications and requirements for obtaining a license to carry a pistol or revolver; and for other purposes.

HB 454. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to require all taxes due to the State of Georgia on taxable pro perty in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, and all taxes due to Hall County on taxable property in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, to be paid in two equal installments, at least one-half of the total amount thereof shall be paid by August 1; and the balance shall be paid by December 1; and for other purposes.

HB 455. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Stone of the 138th, Larsen of the 119th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 23-3, relating to changes of county lines, so as to provide for a copy of the survey and plat evidencing a change in county lines to be filed with the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

HB 456. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act prescribing an additional procedure for the exercise of the power of eminent domain, so as to change the compen sation of the special master; and for other purposes.

HB 457. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Toombs County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the compen sation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 458. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Toombs County into the office of Tax Commissioner, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 459. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County (formerly known as the City Court of Thomasville in and for the County of Thomas), so as to change the salaries of the judge and solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes.

HB 460. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-5102 to require separate executions for separate parcels of land in the City of Atlanta for delinquent municipal taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 461. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved February 15, 1952 creating a Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors in counties containing the greater part of a City of 300,000 or more to require the Board Chairman to certify, file and furnish the original and copies of the Tax Digest and to provide for supplemental digests; and for other purposes.

HB 462. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to provide for a limitation on the amount of interest which the City of Atlanta may charge for delinquent municipal taxes, fees, ser vice charges and assessments; and for other purposes.

HB 463. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Chapter 92-59 of the Code of Georgia, which pertains to the property tax returns of certain persons or companies so as to provide for the time for payment of certain taxes levied and collected on the basis of such returns; and for other purposes.

HR 120-463. By Representative Childs of the 51st: A Resolution compensating Mr. Carl Perrin; and for other purposes.

HB 464. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Evans of the 99th and Lucas of the 102nd:
A Bill to amend an Act reenacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to abolish the Board of Water Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 465. By Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Snow of the 1st and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post-trial pro cedures in civil cases, so as to change the provisions of said Act relative

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to the consolidation of actions involving a common question of law or fact; and for other purposes.

HB 466. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to limit the effect of and time for enforcing conveyances of real property to secure debt by pro viding for a reversion of title, when title shall revert, when powers of sale shall be exercised and when suits to recover the property under such conveyance shall be brought . . .", so as to require that certain additional information shall be recorded in the deed records of the county upon foreclosure of a mortgage and the subsequent sale of such property; and for other purposes.

HB 467. By Representative Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to provide that when lists are used by the State Reveue Commissioner to establish the value for a particular motor vehicle, two or more such lists shall be used; and for other purposes.

HB 468. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Quitman County, so as to change the terms of office of members; and for other purposes.

HB 469. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Treasurer of Quitman County, so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 470. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Sheriff of Upson County; to provide for said salary to be in lieu of the fee system of compen sation; and for other purposes.

HB 471. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act changing the terms of office of the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Upson County; and for other pur poses.

HB 472. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to provide that at the expiration of the term of office of the present Upson County School Superintendent, the Board of Education shall appoint the school superintendent; and for other purposes.

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HR 121-472. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st:
A Resolution authorizing the lease of a certain tract of State-owned property located in the City of Kennesaw; and for other purposes.

HB 473. By Representatives Williams of the 54th and Sigtnan of the 74th:
A Bill to provide that no gas or electric utility company or electric membership corporation shall cut off or suspend gas or electric service in any residence because the resident has failed to pay for or has failed to make timely payments for any appliance purchased from or any appliance repaired by such company or corporation; and for other purposes.

HB 474. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Phillips of the 120th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend The Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to provide that vehicles transporting portable buildings, regardless of whether the nature of such buildings is such that the load can be readily dismantled or separated, may exceed the maximum length and width limits specified by law provided that a valid special permit has been issued; and for other purposes.

HB 475. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the official court re porter of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the salary of said court reporter; and for other purposes.

HB 476. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to create a public use area within the Town of Fort Oglethorpe; and for other purposes.

HB 477. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5 relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide that a petition for judicial hospitaliza tion shall be accompanied by a certificate of a physician or an affidavit that due to the patient's condition, the petitioner is unable to get the alleged patient to see a doctor; and for other purposes.

HR 122-477. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, King of the 96th ano Hatcher of the 131st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to confer the authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies to the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

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HB 478. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Coroner of Houston County and providing for an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the coroner; and for other purposes.

HB 479. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 92-40, relating to the determination of fair market value for municipal ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide the circumstances under which the fair market value of the property for the immediately preceding calendar year shall be used for municipal taxation purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 480. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Houston County, so as to provide that vacancies in the membership of the Hospital Authority shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 481. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to authorize and direct the State Office of Housing to provide outreach workers to the Farmers Home Administration; and for other purposes.

HB 482. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Judicial Council of the State of Georgia, so as to provide that the Judicial Council shall promulgate rules and regulations which shall provide for and set the fees to be charged by all official court reporters in this State in all criminal and civil cases; and for other purposes.

HB 483. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2306 relating to officers or employees selling to governments or political subdivisions, so as to change the amounts which local government officers or employees may sell; and for other purposes.

HB 484. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to the correction and amendment of vital records, so as to provide for a procedure for the obtaining of orders from the superior courts requiring the change of a year of birth, the correction of a delayed birth certificate or the removal of the name of a father from a birth certificate on file; and for other purposes.

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HB 485. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Lamar County and providing for an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of said tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 486. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly Ordinary) of Lamar County, so as to change the compensation of said judge; and for other purposes.

HB 487. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Tucker of the 73rd and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives, so as to change the composition of certain Representative Districts; and for other purposes.

HB 488. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Ga. Laws 1937, as amended, relating to the taxable net income of a nonresident for income tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 489. By Representative Mile of the 86th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that a claim for refund shall constitute a waiver of the period of limitations for the taxable months for which the claim is filed; and for other purposes.

HB 490. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3106 (a) of the Code of Georgia, relating to personal exemptions for income tax purposes, so as to provide for a more explicit explanation of the allowable personal exemptions; and for other purposes.

HB 491. By Representatives Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3002 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of the word "nonresident" for income tax purposes, to clarify the definition of the word "nonresident"; and for other purposes.

HB 492. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3201 of the Code of Georgia to provide a definition of who must file an income tax return; and for other purposes.

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HB 493. By Representative Miles of the 86th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to clarify the provisions of existing law which allow to each dealer a deduction equal to three percent (3%) of the amount of tax due under said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 494. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, Hutchinson of the 133rd and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend an Act designating certain public and legal holidays so as to provide that whenever the observance of a public and legal holiday shall fall upon a Saturday, the Friday immediately preceding such Saturday shall be observed as a public and legal holiday; and for other purposes.

HB 495. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to create a public corporation, to be known as the "Metropolitan Airports Commission"; and for other purposes.

HR 123-495. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the establishment within Fulton County of a part-time and voluntary police force; and for other purposes.

HB 496. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hudson of the 137th and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5, relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide for hearings for persons, who are involuntarily committed to state facilities because of mental illness; and for other purposes.

HB 497. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hudson of the 137th and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend an Act which repealed Code Section 84-1009 relating to dental nurses, and which provided for the licensing of dental hygienists, so as to change the age at which a person may be issued a license as a dental hygienist; and for other purposes.

HR 124-497. By Representative White of the 132nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that a Representative shall be a resident of the district from which he is elected; and for other purposes.

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HB 498. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1010, relating to nomination petitions, so as to change the provisions relative to the form of nomination petitions; and for other purposes.

HB 499. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1401, relating to the definition of an absentee elector, so as to provide that the definition of an absentee elector shall include, at the option of the elector, any elector of this State who is 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes.
HB 500. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", so as to change the minimum amount for contributions that must be reported under the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes.
HB 501. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to require that municipalities having a population in excess of 300,000 consent to certain portions of public road projects; and for other purposes.

HB 502. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", so as to add county and municipal elective officials to the list of offices for which public disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures is required; to provide for depositing anonymous contributions; and for other purposes.

HB 503. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1405, relating to the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Real Estate Commissioner, so as to change the composition of the Commission; to add members to the Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 504. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to change the time for opening and closing polls in counties of certain populations (500,000 or more); and for other purposes.

HR 125-504. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish grants to local governments and public authorities for the

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construction and operation of mass transportation facilities in the amount of 5% of the money derived from the motor fuel tax; and for other purposes.

HR 126-504. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 54th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Davis of the 56th, Ray of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Mrs. Childs of the 51st, Messrs. Williams of the 54th, Jordan of the 58th and Mrs. Richardson of the 52nd:
A Resolution creating the DeKalb County School Property Utilization Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SB 11. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Brown of the 47th:
A Bill to provide for the confiscation and sale of certain articles of tangible personal property used in the commission of a felony; to provide for proceedings in the superior court; and for other purposes.

SB 36. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Section 89-811 of the Code of Georgia relating to the designation of solvent banks as depositories of all county monies and monies belonging to the school funds of the counties and of school districts therein; and for other purposes.

SB 37. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the registration and regulation of cemeteries, so as to provide that assets of trust funds held by banks qualified to act as fiduciaries may be invested in common trust funds; and for other purposes.

SB 52. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-1508, relating to priority of claims against the estate of a decedent, so as to include the funeral expenses of a deceased person who leaves a surviving spouse as a claim against the estate; and for other purposes.

SB 60. By Senators Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, Sutton of the 9th and Eldridge of the 7th:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 65. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-622, relating to management of real property acquired for public road purposes, so as to provide that the Department, county, or municipality may negotiate a lease with

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State or federal authorities without the requirement of sealed bids or leasing to the former owner; and for other purposes.

SB 67. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Overby of the 49th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-606 relating to probate of wills in common form in vacation, so as to provide that the order admitting a will to record shall be granted at any time during vacation when the probate of the will in common form is taken; and for other purposes.

Representative Dent of the 85th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Human Relations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 297. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 83. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 85. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 124. Do Pass. HB 126. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 125. Do Pass. HB 262. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 62. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

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Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 129. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations.
HB 268. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 183. Do Pass. HB 295. Do Pass. HB 296. Do Not Pass. HB 74. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Chairman.

Representative Triplett of the 28th District, Chairman of the Sub-Com mittee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 93. Do Pass.
HR 101. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 299. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 361. Do Pass.
HB 363. Do Pass.
HR 89-373. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 229. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the deputy clerk; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 330. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court of Gordon County upon an annual, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 331. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the tax commissioner of Gordon County and establishing in lieu thereof an annual salary (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 3066) so as to change the provi sions relative to the compensation of said officer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 332. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Gordon County upon an annual salary, (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 3214), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 333. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County, (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2522), so as to change the pro visions relative to the compensation of said commissioner; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 343. By Representative Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilkinson County on an annual salary, (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2551), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 344. By Representative Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Wilkinson County, so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 345. By Representative Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to provide that the tax liability for each ad valorem property taxpayer within Wilkinson County shall, as a minimum, be not less than $1.00; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 346. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, as

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amended, so as to extend the corporate limits and annex certain addi tional land into said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 233. By Representatives Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Ga., in the county of Gwinnett; to provide for the incorporation of said City; to provide for corporate boundaries; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes'.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 242. By Representatives Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, Georgia, in the county of Gwinnett; to provide for the incorporation of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 299. By Representatives David, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-9, relating to county boards of educa tion, so as to provide for certain qualifications of members of the county boards of education of certain counties (population 400,000 500,000); and for other purposes.

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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community affairs moves to amend HB 299 as follows:
By striking the date "July 1, 1975" in quoted Section 32-903.2 of Section 1 wherever the same shall appear and inserting in lieu thereof the date "December 1, 1975".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 361. By Representatives Evans of the 48th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary so as to provide a housing and utility allowance for the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 363. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the McDuffie County Small Claims Court so as to change certain of the costs prescribed for various proceedings in said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HE 89-373. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Phillips of the 91st, Berry of the 94th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Georgia Constitution so as to provide that the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia shall provide by ordinance for the method of selection and appointment of members of the Muscogee County Airport Commission, and may amend such ordinance from time to time as said Council may deem proper.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Paragraph I, Section VI, Article V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended by an amendment proposed by House Resolution Number 487-1050 (Ga. L. 1968, 1655) is hereby amended by deleting from the second paragraph thereof, as set forth in said Ga. L. 1968, 1655, the following:

"All members appointed after the first five members are named must first be recommended for appointment by the Airport Commission to the Board of Commissioners. In the event the Board of Commissioners shall refuse to name said appointee named by the Airport Commission, the Airport Commission shall recommend another name or names and continue to recommend a name or names until some nominee is approved by the Board of Commissioners of Muscogee County. All nominations for members of the Airport Commission are to be submitted to the Board of Commissioners not later than the last meeting of the Board of Commissioners prior to the date appointments on the Airport Commission expire so that said Board of Commissioners then in office shall have sufficient time to act upon said recommended nomination. When ever a vacancy occurs on said body, it shall become the duty of the remaining members of said Commission at a meeting to select a person to be recommended to the Board of Commissioners of Muscogee County for appointment to fill said vacancy.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"The Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia shall provide by ordinance for the method of selection and appointment of members of said Airport Commission, and may amend such ordinance from time to time as said Council may deem proper."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to each of the two (2) branches of the General Assembly, and the same have been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, said proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as

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provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the Council of Columbus, Georgia
( ) NO shall provide by ordinance for the method of selection and appointment of members of the Muscogee County Airport Commission?"

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation
theron.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the .Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance

Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Pelton Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson

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Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
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McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L.
Pinkston
Rainey
Randall
Ray
Reaves
Richardson
Ross
Rush
Russell, J.
Russell, W.. B.
Shanahan

Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Ware
Watson
West
Wheeler
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Bargeron Blackshear Burruss Dover Harden Harris, B. B. Hill, G.

Irvin, J. Kreeger Lambert Matthews, C. Miles Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

Sams Scott Toles Townsend Wall White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Kreeger of the 21st stated that due to mechanical malfunction his vote did not record on the adoption of HR 89-373. He wished to be recorded
as voting "aye" thereon.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 21. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Barber Act", approved April 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1450), so as to change the requirements for the issuance of licenses to practice barbering.

SB 41. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-29, known as the Georgia Medical Consent Law, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the care and treatment of the mentally ill; to provide that incompetent persons shall not be authorized to consent to any surgical or medical treatment or procedures.

SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th:
A Bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose.

SB 76. Senators Bell of the 5th and Stumbaugh of the 55th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that a person eighteen years of age or over may donate his blood, approved Mar. 4, 1970, so as to change the age required for making such donation.

SB 50. By Senators Eldridge of the 7th and Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the indemnification for honey bees or bee keeping fixtures ordered destroyed by the State Entomo logist because of infection by contagious disease, approved March 10, 1970, so as to increase the amount of indemnification paid to owners of property so destroyed.

SB 51. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to provide for the inspection and regulation of the sale of anti freeze substances and preparations; to provide for definitions; to state what constitutes adulteration and misbranding; to provide for inspection, analysis and permit for sale of anti-freeze.

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SB 70. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Lester of the 23rd, Thompson of the 32nd and others:
A Bill to prohibit municipal or county governments from requiring applicants for employment or employees to be residents of the muni cipality or county.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 38. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th:
A Resolution urging the State Department of Transportation to con tinue design and actual work studies on the West Georgia Tollway.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to increase the fees of coroners for services in connection with the holding of inquests in counties having a population of not less than 66,000 or more than 73,000, according to the 1970 United States Decennial census, or any such future census.

SB 30. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in each county in the State having a population of not less than 18,200 nor more than 18,300, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future census.

SB 58. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation and removal of its members.

SB 71. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide that the chairman of the board of commissioners in certain counties shall be elected by the qualified voters of the entire county.

HB 6. By Mr. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to repeal and replace the Charter of the City of Pairmount so as to create a new charter for said City.

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HB 42. By Mr. Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall became the property of the county; to provide for the collection of all such fees, costs, and emoluments.

HB 57. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Early County so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court.

HB 58. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner.

HB 59. By Mr. Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Early County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary.
HB 71. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th, Hatcher of the 131st and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to create the Albany-Dougherty Payroll De velopment Authority so as to provide authority for the issuance of certain revenue anticipation bonds.

HB 79. By Mr. Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County so as to provide that the Ben Hill Commissioners may provide for a full-time administrative officer for the county.

HB 136. By Mr. Owens of the 77th: A Bill to create the Appling Water Authority in Columbia County, Georgia.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate and House, to-wit:

SR 11. By Senators Riley of the 1st, McDowell of the 2nd and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to create the Chatham County Utility Services Authority; to provide for

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the powers authority and duties of such Authority; to authorize the Authority to issue its revenue bonds and to provide for the method and manner of such issuance and for the validation thereof.

HR 23-130. By Messrs. Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Newnan Development Authority.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and referred to the Com mittee on Highways:

SR 38. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the State Department of Transportation to continue design and actual work studies on the West Georgia Tollway; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, design and actual work studies on the West Georgia Tollway were suspended toward the end of 1974 as a result of some governmental officials losing interest in the project due to poor economic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the feasibility of the West Georgia Tollway has been approved by many State and federal transportation officials; and
WHEREAS, the West Georgia Tollway, when completed, will alleviate the congestion on Interstate 75; and
WHEREAS, the completion of the West Georgia Tollway will stimulate the growth and economy of the counties in West Georgia from Tennessee to Florida; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the present work schedule on the West Georgia Tollway be continued and accelerated if possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this Body do hereby urge the State Department of Transportation to continue design and actual work studies on the West Georgia Tollway so if funds for the project become available in the near future construction of the tollway could begin immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to forward an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of the State Department of Trans portation and to each member of the State Board of Transportation.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 93. By Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Milford and Clark of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Mrs. Frank Britt to appear before the House of Representa tives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frank Britt is the President of the Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers Association; and
WHEREAS, February 11 has been designated as "Georgia PTA Day at the Legislature"; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frank Britt has served with outstanding devotion and ability as President of the PTA for the last two years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Britt has worked tirelessly on behalf of achieving the worthy goals of the Georgia PTA; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recognize the many outstanding accomplishments of Mrs. Britt and the Georgia PTA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mrs. Frank Britt to appear before this body on Tuesday, February 11, 1975.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 21. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Barber Act", so as to change the requirements for the issuance of licenses to practice barbering; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to increase the fees of coroners for service in connection with the holding of inquests in counties having a population of not less than 66,000 or more than 73,000; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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SB 30. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in each county in the State having a population of not less than 18,200 nor more than 18,300; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 41. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-29, known as the Georgia Medical Consent Law, so as to change the provisions relating to the care and treatment of the mentally ill; to provide that incompetent persons shall not be authorized to consent to any surgical or medical treatment or procedures; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 50. By Senators Eldridge of the 7th and Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the indemnification for honey bees or bee-keeping fixtures ordered destroyed by the State Entomologist because of infection by contagious disease, so as to increase the amount of indemnification paid to owners of property so destroyed; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 51. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to provide for the inspection and regulation of the sale of antifreeze substances and preparations; and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 58. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (popula tion 55,110--56-000); and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 70. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Lester of the 23rd, Thompson of the 32nd and others:
A Bill to prohibit municipal or county governments from requiring applicants for employment or employees to be residents of the municipal ity or county; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 71. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A Bill to provide that the chairman of the board of commissioners in

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certain counties (population 6,520--6,600) shall be elected by the quali fied voters of the entire county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th:
A Bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 76. By Senators Bell of the 5th and Stumbaugh of the 55th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that a person eighteen years of age or over may donate his blood, so as to change the age required for making such donation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SR 11. By Senators Riley of the 1st, McDowell of the 2nd and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Chatham County Utility Services Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 148. By Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Brown of the 34th, Holmes of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Black History Week; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this State and this nation have grown strong through the many proud traditions and heritages which her people have brought together for the enrichment and appreciation not only of a single culture or people, but for all people; and
WHEREAS, there exists no richer tradition and heritage than that brought to this nation, and proudly evolved upon these shores, by black people; and
WHEREAS, not only have black people in Georgia greatly con tributed to the cultural, artistic, educational, religious, scientific and social betterment of our society, but they have brought forth patriots and heroes for the defense of our liberties in war and in peace, including such Blacks as: Dr. Samuel Nabrit, born in Macon, Georgia, 1905, first

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Black to serve on the Atomic Energy Commission; Georgia Douglas Johnson, poet, born in Atlanta, 1894; Ossie Davis, actor and playwright, raised in Waycross; Robert W. Kitchen, native of Brunswick, Georgia, Director of the Office for International Training Agency for Internal Development; renowned singers, Gladys Knight of Atlanta and James Brown of Macon; Frank Yerby, novelist, born in Augusta in 1916; Martin Luther King, Jr., Nobel Peace Prize laureate; renowned sports personalities, Jim Brown, born 1936 on St. Simon's Island and Hank Aaron, currently of Atlanta, holder of the highest lifetime batting average of any player in the major leagues; Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Black Muslims; such distinguished congressmen as Jeremiah
Haralson of the 44th Congress, Jefferson F. Long of the 41st Congress and William L. Dawson of the 78th Congress; and Henry McNeil Turner, member of the Georgia General Assembly during reconstruction; and

WHEREAS, the second week in February in each year, this year falling from the tenth to the fourteenth of February, has been designated Black History Week; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body recognize Black History Week and that the culture and contributions for which Black History Week so proudly stands be presented in the State's display during the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes the week of February tenth through fourteenth as Black History Week and commends to all Georgians the culture and contributions for which Black History Week so proudly stands.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 39. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th and Hawkins of the 50th: A Bill to amend an Act providing that any bill making a change in the amount of the compensation or allowances of any elected or appointed State official, department or agency head must be introduced in the General Assembly during the first ten days of any session thereof; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.

Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald

Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Carlisle Glover Harris, J. G. Horton Karrh Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

McKinney Parrish Petro Phillips, W. R. Sams Scott Smyre

Thomason Thompson Townsend West Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an institu tion of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an institution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy and to acquire, construct, and equip all property and things necessary or convenient for the purposes of such projects and the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation thereof; to confer powers, including, among others, the power of eminent domain, and impose duties on the Authority; to provide for the membership of the Authority; to authorize the Authority and certain political subdivisions of the State to execute contracts for the use of such projects and facilities or the services thereof and enforce the performance thereof; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority payable from the revenues and other funds of the Authority to pay the cost of such projects; to authorize the collect ing and pledging of revenues and other funds and assets of the Authority for the payment of such bonds and for the cost of operating, maintain ing, and repairing such projects; to authorize the execution of trust and security instruments relating to the Authority's property to secure the payment of such bonds; to provide rights for the owners of such bonds; to provide that such bonds shall not constitute a debt of the State nor of any political subdivision thereof; to make such bonds legal

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investments and exempt the same and the income therefrom and interest thereon along with all property of the Authority from taxation; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds; to provide for validation of such bonds and the security therefor; to authorize the issuance of bond anticipation notes and provide for the payment and terms thereof; to fix the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide an effective date for this Act; to provide for the severability of the provisions of this Act; to repeal all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:

Section 1. Declaration of Need.
WHEREAS, certain political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, now own and operated electric distribution systems to serve their citizens, inhabitants, and customers by providing them electricity for all purposes, and

WHEREAS, if such political subdivisions are to furnish, and if the members of the public in the areas they serve are to receive adequate service, such political subdivisions must have an adequate, dependable, and economical source or sources and supply of bulk electric power,

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby declared that there exists in the State of Georgia a need for an Authority to function without profit in developing and promoting for the public good in this State an adequate, dependable, and economical source or sources and supply of bulk electric power and energy for the purposes aforesaid.

Section 2. Creation of the Authority.
There is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, which shall be a public corporation of the State of Georgia, and shall have perpetual existence. Said Authority, however, shall not be a State institution nor a department or agency of the State, but shall be a State Authority, a mere creature of the State, having distinct corporate entity and being exempt from the provisions of the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission Act, I Ga. L. 1973, p. 750, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 87-1A. Said Authority shall have its principal office in Fulton County, and its legal situs or residence for the purpose of this Act shall be Fulton County.
Section 3. Purpose.
The purpose of the Authority shall be to acquire or construct, or to acquire and construct, and operate and maintain or cause to be constructed, operated, and maintained electric generation and trans mission facilities, and to take all other necessary or desirable action, in order to provide or make available an adequate, dependable, and economic supply of electric power and energy and related services for such of said political subdivisions of the State of Georgia as are herein after identified in Section 27, as may desire the same and, incidentally

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and so as to take advantage of economies of scale in the generation and transmission of electric power and energy, to other persons and
entities.

Section 4. Members.
(a) (i) Election Committee. The Authority shall consist of nine members who shall be eligible to succeed themselves and who shall be elected by the duly designated representatives of those political sub divisions of the State of Georgia, which are authorized and directed to designate a member to the Election Committee as hereinafter provided in this Section 4. On or before the ninetieth day following the effective date of this Act, each of those political subdivisions which shall have, prior to such ninetieth day, by proper resolution of its governing body, declared its intention to contract with the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority for the purchase of electric power and energy, (other than for short term purchases) provided there shall be as many as five of such political subdivisions, shall designate one person who shall be a resident of such political subdivision as its representative on the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Membership Election Committee which may be herein designated as the Election Committee. All such resolutions of declaration of intention to contract with the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority shall be presented to the Election Com mittee at its first meeting which shall be held in the office of the Georgia Municipal Association at eleven o'clock in the morning on the first Monday following such ninetieth day. At such meeting the Election Committee shall organize and elect a chairman and such other officers as may be desirable in the determination of the Election Committee. The Election Committee shall then determine the sufficiency of the resolutions presented to it and shall determine the number of votes (including fractions thereof) which each member of the Election Committee shall be entitled to cast in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(a) (ii), hereof. Nominations for membership on the Authority shall then be received by the Election Committee prior to adjournment of its first meeting. The Election Committee shall then meet for the second time one week later at the same time and place to receive any other nominations that may be made to the Authority and shall elect nine members of the Authority. Each member shall be a resident of one of said political subdivisions represented on the Election Committee, but, insofar as is mathematically possible, no more than one member shall be a resident of any one of such political sub divisions. Each member of the Authority shall hold office until the adjournment of the annual meeting of the Authority held at, or nearest to, the expiration of this term of office for which provision is herein after made and until his successor is elected.

(ii) Distribution of Votes.

(A) In elections held by the Election Committee to elect members to the Authority, beginning with the first election of such members, each political subdivision entitled to representation on the Election Committee shall have, and shall be entitled to have its representative on the Election Committee cast, one whole vote, plus an additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to be determined as follows: The percentage which is arrived at by dividing the number of kilowatt

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hours taken from Georgia Power Company by each such political sub division during the immediately preceding calendar year by the total number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company by all such political subdivisions suring the immediately preceding calendar year shall be determined, and each such percentage shall then be applied to a total number of votes equal to the total number of political subdivisions entitled to representation on the Election Committee. The resulting figure, calculated to the nearest one thousandth, shall be the additional vote of votes (including fractions thereof) to which each respective political subdivision is entitled.
(B) At such time as facilities of the Authority are placed in commercial operation as determined by the Authority and energy is being supplied by the Authority to political subdivisions contracting with the Authority, then and thereafter, each such political subdivision entitled to representation on the Election Committee shall have, and shall be entitled to have its representative on the Election Committee cast, one whole vote, plus an additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to be determined as follows: The percentage which is arrived at by dividing the number of kilowatt hours taken from the Authority by each such political subdivision during the immediately preceding calendar year by the total number of kilowatt hours taken from the Authority by all such political subdivisions during the immediately preceding calendar year shall be determined, and each such percentage shall then be applied to a total number of votes equal to the total number of political subdivisions entitled to representation on the Election Com mittee. The resulting figure, calculated to the nearest one thousandth, shall be the additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to which each respective political subdivision is entitled by reason of energy taken, provided, however, that at the meeting of the Election Committee in the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which such facilities of the Authority are first placed in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy is being supplied by the Authority to such political subdivisions (provided said facilities have been in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy has been supplied for a minimum of six months in the immediately preceding calendar year) the period of time upon which the determination shall be made of the additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to which the members of the Election Committee shall be entitled at such meeting shall be the remainder of the calendar year in which energy was first supplied to such political subdivisions. If such facilities of the Authority have not been in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy has not been supplied for a minimum of six months in the immediately pre ceding calendar year, such additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) shall be determined upon the number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(a)(ii)(A), hereof.
(C) The presence at any meeting of the Election Committee of representatives entitled to cast two-thirds of the total votes to which the Election Committee shall be entitled shall constitute a quorum of the Election Committee. The nine nominees to membership on the Authority receiving the largest number of votes cast by a quorum of the Election Committee shall be declared to be elected as the first nine members of the Authority.

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(b) Meetings of Authority. The Authority shall meet at the same place and hour, on the first Monday following the second meeting of the Election Committee, as aforesaid, and elect officers, decide upon a place, date, and hour for its next meeting or meetings, and shall pro ceed with the transaction of such business as may come before the Authority.

(c) Additional Members of Election Committee. Each political sub division contracting with the Authority for the purchase of electric power and energy (other than for the short term purchases) after the ninetieth day following the effective date of this Act, but on or prior to the election of the first nine members of the Authority, shall designate one person who shall be a resident of such political subdivision as an additional member of said Election Committee. The term of each additional member of the Election Committee so designated shall begin with the first meeting of the Election Committee following the meeting held for the purpose of electing the first nine members of the Authority. The Election Committee shall meet on a date not more than thirty days prior to each annual meeting of the .Authority and elect members to fill the terms which will begin at the conclusion of such meeting. Each political subdivision contracting with the Authority (other than for short term purchases) following the election of the first nine members of the Authority shall designate its representative on the Election Committee no more than thirty days following the execution of such contract by and between the Authority and such political subdivision. The term of such additional members shall begin with the next meeting of the Election Committee. Members of the Election Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the political subdivision from which they were appointed.

(d) Term of Office. Three members of the Authority shall be elected for terms of one year, three for two years, and three for three years. Each election thereafter shall be for a term of three years. All terms, however, shall extend through the annual meeting of the Au thority held at, or nearest to, the expiration of the number of years for which the member was elected and until his successor shall be elected. In the event it should be mathematically necessary in the election of the members of the Authority for more than one member of the Authority to be a resident of the same political subdivision, then and in that event, one of the two members who are residents of the same political subdivision shall be elected for an initial term of one year, and, in the event there should be four political subdivisions from which two residents must be elected, one of the residents of one of such political subdivisions shall be elected for an initial term of two years, provided, however, that insofar as may be consistent with the foregoing provisions of this Section 4(d), in the election of the first nine members of the Authority, the three nominees receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of three years, the three nominees receiving the next highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of two years, and the three nominees receiving the next highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of one year. Any tie votes shall be resolved by lot in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Election Committee. Members of the Election Committee shall not be eligible for membership on the Authority.

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(e) Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Authority shall be held on the anniversary date of the first meeting of the Authority unless the date, time, and place of such annual meeting shall otherwise be fixed by resolution of the Authority. Any such date so fixed, however, shall be in reasonable proximity to the anniversary date of such first meeting.

(f) Vacancies. Any vacancy in the membership of the Authority shall be filled by a new member to be elected by the remaining members of the Authority to serve until the next meeting of the Election Com mittee. At the first meeting of the Election Committee following the filling of such vacancy, the Election Committee shall elect a member to fill the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term for which such vacancy was filled. Upon such election by the Election Committee, the membership on the Authority of the member elected to fill such vacancy by the remaining members of the Authority shall terminate.

(g) Officers. The Authority shall elect one of its members as Chairman and one as Vice-Chairman and shall elect a Secretary-Trea surer and an Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected from the membership of the Authority. Such officers shall serve for such terms as shall be prescribed by resolution of the Authority or until their successors are elected and qualified.

(h) Majority. At all meetings of the Authority, the presence in person of a majority of the members in office shall be necessary for the transaction of business, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members then in office shall be necessary for any action of the Authority. No vacancy in the membership of the Authority shall impair the right of such majority to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority. If at any meeting there is less than a majority present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting to a fixed time and place, and notice of such time and place shall be given in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(j), hereof, provided, however, that if the time element of said Section 4(j), cannot reasonably be com plied with, such notice, if any, of such adjourned meeting shall be given as is reasonably practical.

(i) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Authority may be called by resolution of the Authority or by the Chairman or Vice-Chair man or upon the written request of at least three members of the Authority.

(j) Notice of Meetings. Written notice of all meetings shall be delivered to each political subdivision contracting with the Authority (other than for short term purchases) and to each member of the Authority not less than ten days prior to the date of such meeting in the case of regular meetings and not less than three days in the case of special meetings.

(k) Waiver of Notice. Notice of a meeting of the Authority need not be given to any member who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Attendance of a member at a meeting shall con-

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stitute a waiver of notice of such meeting and a waiver of any and all objections to the place or time of the meeting or to the manner in which it has been called or convened, except when a member states at the begin ning of the meeting any such objection or objections to the transaction of business. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Authority need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meetings.

(1) Other Meetings. In addition to the annual meeting of the Authority, regular meetings of the Authority me be established by resolution of the Authority, and no notice, other than notice of the adoption of such resolution to any member of the Authority who was absent when it was adopted, shall be required for such meeting, except for the notice required by the provisions of Section 4(j), hereof.

(m) Compensation. The members of the Authority shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses properly incurred in the per formance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regula tions for its own government and may retain, employ, and engage all necessary staff and personnel, including professional and technical supervisors, assistants, and experts and other agents and employees, temporary or permanent, as it may require, and any one or more of such persons so engaged may be designated as one or more additional Assistant Secretary-Treasurers of the Authority and may be given the duties of keeping the books, records, and minutes of the Authority and of givihg all notices required by the provisions hereof, and, in the absence of or in lieu of the Secretary-Treasurer, of performing all other functions of the Secretary-Treasurer. Officers designated by the Au thority pursuant to the provisions of this Section 4(m), shall serve at the pleasure of the Authority.

(n) Books and Records. The Authority shall keep suitable books and records of all its obligations, contracts, transactions, and under takings, and of all income and receipts of every nature and all expendi tures of every kind.
(o) Removal From Office. The Election Committee shall have the power to remove any member of the Authority for cause after written notice and public hearing.

Section 5. Definitions.
As used in this Act the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(a) "Authority" shall mean the Georgia Municipal Electric Au thority hereby created and any successor or successors thereto. Any change in name or composition of the Authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under the provisions of this Act or im pair the obligations of any contracts existing under this Act.

(b) "Project," "undertaking," and "facility" or "facilities" may be used interchangeably and shall mean electric generation and transmis-

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sion lands and works and all property, real and personal, of every kind and nature material or pertinent thereto or necessary therefor which may be used or useful in the development of electric power and energy and in the supplying of such electric power and energy to all those con tracting with the Authority therefor and may include a divided or un divided interest in any electric generation or transmission facility in which the Authority shall participate as an owner in common with others.

(c) "Cost of project" or "cost of construction" shall mean all costs of construction; all costs of real and personal property required for the purposes of such project and facilities related thereto, including land and any rights or undivided interest therein, easements, franchises, water rights, fees, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates and the securing of such permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates and the prepara tion of applications therefor, all machinery and equipment, including equipment for use in connection with such construction, and initial fuel supply acquired for such project; financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and during such additional period as the Authority may reasonably determine to be necessary for the placing of such project in operation; costs of engineering, architectural, and legal services; cost of plans and specifications and all expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; administrative expenses and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to the financing herein authorized. All funds paid or ad vanced for any of the purposes aforesaid by political subdivisions con tracting with the Authority prior to the issuance of any of the Au thority's bonds or notes may be refunded to such political subdivisions out of the proceeds of any bonds or notes so issued. The costs of any project may also include a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, a fuel reserve, and such other reserves as may be reasonably required by the Authority for the operation of its projects and as may be authorized by any bond resolution or trust agreement or indenture pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any such bonds may be authorized. Any ob ligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds or notes issued under the provision of this Act for such project.

(d) "Bonds" or "revenue bonds" as used in this Act shall mean any bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this Act, including refunding bonds.

(e) "Bond anticipation notes" or "notes" shall mean short term obligations issued after validation of bonds and in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds as validated.

Section 6. Public Property.
It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the creation of the Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this State and that the Authority is an institution of purely public charity performing an essential govern-

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mental function and all property of said Authority is hereby declared and shall in all respects be considered to be public property and title to such property shall be held by the Authority only for the benefit of the public and the use of such property pursuant to the terms of this Act shall be and is hereby declared to be for essential public and governmental purposes, that is, for the promotion of public general welfare in the matter of providing an adequate, dependable, and economic electric power supply in an effort to better the general condition of society residing in the State of Georgia, which promotion is hereby declared to be a public beneficence for the good of humanity and for the general improvement and happiness of society, and all of the property of and income, obligations, and interest on the bonds and notes of the Authority and the transfer thereof shall be and hereby are declared to be nontaxable for any and all purposes by the State or any of its political subdivisions.

Section 7..Powers.
The Authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this Act, includ ing, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power:

(a) Litigation. To sue and be sued in contract and in tort and to complain and defend in all courts of law and equity;

(b) Seal. To adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(c) Acquisition of Property. To acquire in its own name by purchase on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper or by exercise of the power of eminent domain in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws of the State of Georgia applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, including the power to proceed as a condemning body under the provisions of the Special Master Act of 1957, Ga. L. 1957, p. 387, as amended, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 36-6A, or by gift, grant, lease, or otherwise, real property or rights and easements therein and franchises and personal property necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and to insure the same against any and all risks as such insurance may, from time to time, be available, and use such property and rent or lease the same to or from others or make contracts with respect to the use thereof or to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any such property in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority and the purposes thereof. The powers to acquire, use, and dispose of property herein con tained shall include the power to acquire, use, and dispose of any interest in such property, whether divided or undivided, which acquisition may result in the ownership of such property or any part thereof in common with any other party or parties, public or private. Title to any such property of the Authority, however, shall be held by the Authority exclusively for the benefit of the public. The Authority shall be under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this Act except from the funds provided under the authority of this Act, and, in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the action as may be just to the authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned. If the Authority shall

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deem it expedient to construct any project on lands which are subject to the control of the State or of any political subdivision or public corpora tion of the State, the Governor, in the case of the State, or the govern ing authorities of such political subdivisions or such public corporations are hereby authorized to convey such lands to the Authority for such consideration, not exceeding reasonable value, as may be agreed upon by the Authority, as grantee, and by the Governor or by the governing body of such political subdivision or by such public corporation, as grantor, taking into consideration the public benefit to be derived from such conveyance;
(d) Officers and Agents. To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and fix their compensation;

(e) Electric Power. To acquire, by purchase or otherwise, in whole or in part, as aforesaid, and to place into operation and operate or cause to be placed into operation and operated, either as owner of all (or of any part in common with others) or as agent, electric generation and transmission lands, works, facilities, and projects; to provide, by sale or otherwise, an adequate, dependable, and economic electric power supply to political subdivisions of the State of Georgia contracting with the Authority pursuant to authority of Section 27, thereof, and, through such political subdivisions, to the members of the public in the areas served by them, and, as agent for such political subdivisions, to secure power supply contracts and arrangements with other persons. The Authority shall, also, have the power, which may be exercised either as principal or agent, to manufacture, generate, store, and transmit electric current for light, heat, power, and energy; to manufacture, buy, sell, import, export, lease, or otherwise acquire and generally deal in electrical apparatuses of all kinds and machinery and devises and nuclear or fossil fuels for the manufacture, generation, storage, and transmission of electric current for light, heat, power, and energy; to purchase power at retail or wholesale from any other person; and to purchase or construct part of the capacity of generation or transmission projects sponsored and owned by or in common with others, making any such purchase at wholesale or retail within or without the State of Georgia; to contract for the purchase of power and energy from, or the sale of power and energy to, the United States of America and electric utility systems either privately or publicly owned, within or without the State of Georgia; to execute long or short term power purchase or sale contracts on terms which may include agreements with respect to resale rates and the disposition of revenues; to interchange, exchange, and purchase power and energy from any person; to erect, buy, lease, or otherwise acquire, operate, and maintain electric lighting, heating, and power projects; to transmit power both for itself and on behalf of others; to erect, buy, sell, lease, or otherwise acquire, main tain, and operate or cause to be maintained and operated plants, under ground subways, conduits, poles, and wires above, upon, and under the streets, alleys, lands, and territories of political subdivisions, public or private corporations, or individuals, and to continue to sell electric power to political subdivisions of the State of Georgia which are authorized to contract with the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 27, hereof, and to other persons and entities and, as agent for any or all of the same, to make power and energy otherwise avail-

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able to them through arrangements with other persons, all in the exercise of the powers of the Authority and to effectuate the purposes of this Act;

(f) Contracts. To contract with the State of Georgia and its agencies, instrumentalities, departments, and with those political sub divisions of the State which are authorized to contract with the Au thority pursuant to the provisions of Section 27, hereof, and with private persons and corporations including contracts for construction of projects which contracts for construction may be made either as sole owner of the project or as owner in common with other public or private persons, of any divided or undivided interest therein;

(g) Agreement Relating to Construction, Operation, and Mainte nance. To exercise any one or more of the powers, rights, and privileges conferred hereby either alone or jointly or in common with one or more other parties or utilities, public or private. In any such exercise of such powers, rights, and privileges jointly or in common with others with respect to the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric gen eration or transmission facilities, the Authority may own an undivided interest in such facilities with any other party or parties, public or private. The Authority may enter into an agreement or agreements with respect to any such electric generation or transmission facility with the other party or parties participating therein, and any such agreement may contain such terms, conditions and provisions consistent with the provisions of this Act as the parties thereto shall deem to be in their best interests. Any such agreements may include, but need not be limited to, provisions for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such electric generation or transmission facility by any one or more of the parties to such agreement which party or parties shall be desig nated in or pursuant to such agreement as agent or agents on behalf of itself and one or more of the other parties thereto or by such other means as may be determined by the parties thereo, and may include provisions for a method of methods of determining and allocating, among or between the parties, costs of construction, operation, mainte nance, renewals, replacements, improvements and disposals with respect to such facility. In carrying out its functions and activities as such agent with respect to construction, operation and maintenance of such a facility, such agent shall be governed by the laws and regulations applicable to such agent as a separate legal entity and not by any laws or regulations which may be applicable to any of the other participating parties. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law to the contrary, pursuant to the terms of any such agreement the Authority may delegate its power and duties with respect to the construction, operation, and maintenance of such facility to the party acting as agent; and all actions taken by such agent in accordance with the provisions of such agreement may be made binding upon the Authority without further action or approval by the Authority;

(h) Gifts, Grants, and Disposal of Property. To accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, appropriations, and donations of money, materials, and property of any kind, including loans and grants from the United States of America or the State of Georgia or any agency, depart ment, authority, or instrumentality of either upon such terms and

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conditions as the United States of America, the State of Georgia, or such agency, department, authority, or instrumentality shall impose, and to administer trusts, and to sell, lease, transfer, convey, appropriate, and pledge, any and all of its property and assets;

(i) Investment. To invest any accumulation of its funds and any sinking fund or reserves in any manner that public funds of the State
of Georgia or its political subdivisions may be invested and to purchase its own bonds and notes;

(j) General. To do any and all things necessary or proper for the accomplishment of the objectives of this Act and any amendments hereto and to exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the Consti tution and laws of this State, including employment of professional and administrative staff and personnel and retaining of legal, engineering, and other professional services, the purchasing of all kinds of insurance including, without limitation, insurance against tort liability and against risks of damage to property, including the power to borrow money for any of the corporate purposes of the Authority, provided, however, that obligations of the Authority other than revenue bonds, for which pro vision is herein made, shall be payable from the general funds of the Authority and shall not be a charge against any special fund allocated to the payment of revenue bonds, and including the power to indemnify and hold harmless any parties contracting with the Authority or its
agents from damage to persons or property and the power to act as self-insurer with respect to any loss or liability;

(k) Revenue Bonds. To issue its revenue bonds as hereinafter pro vided in evidence of its indebtedness incurred with respect to the powers above described payable from the revenues, receipts, and earnings of the projects of the Authority and other available funds thereof, to execute trust agreements or indentures; to sell, convey, pledge, and assign any and all of its funds, assets, property, and income as security for the payment of such revenue bonds and to provide for the payment
of the same and for the rights of the owners thereof.

Section 8. Issuance of Revenue Bonds.
(a) Security for Bonds. When the Authority shall desire to issue revenue bonds as permitted by this Act, the Authority shall, prior to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, enter into one or more contracts with no less than five political sub divisions which are authorized to contract with the Authority in ac cordance with the provisions of Section 27, of this Act. All such contract or contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, hereof.

(b) Procedure for Authorization of Bonds. The acquisition, con struction, reconstruction, improvement, equipment, alteration, repair, or extension of any project, and the issuance, in anticipation of the col lection of the revenues from such project, of bonds to provide funds to pay the cost thereof, may be authorized under this Act by resolution or resolutions of the Authority. Unless otherwise provided therein,

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such resolution or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted. The Authority in determining such cost may include all costs and estimated costs of the issuance of said bonds; all engineering, inspection, fiscal, and legal expenses, and interest which it is estimated will accrue during the construction period and during such additional period as the Authority may reason ably determine to be necessary for the placing of such project in operation on money borrowed or which it is estimated will be borrowed pursuant to this Act, and all costs included in the definition of "cost of project" as herein defined. Such bonds may also be issued to pay off, refund, or refinance any outstanding bonds or other obligation of any nature owed by the Authority, whether or not such bonds or other obligations shall then be subject to redemption, and the Authority may provide for such arrangements as it may determine for the payment and security of the bonds being issued or for the payment and security of the bonds or other obligations to be paid off, refunded, or refinanced.

(c) Bond Provisions. Revenue bonds may be issued under this Act in one or more series; may hear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times, not exceeding 50 years from their respective dates; may bear interest at such rate or rates, payable at such time or times; may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places; may be in such denomination or denominations; may be in such form either coupon or fully registered without coupons; may be issued in any specific amounts; may carry such registration, conversion, and exchangeability privileges; may be declared or become due before the maturity date thereof; may provide such call or redemption privileges; may have such rank or priority, and may contain such other terms, covenants, assign ments, and conditions as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide. The Au thority may sell such bonds in such manner, at such price or prices, and upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Authority.

(d) Execution of Bonds. The bonds shall be signed by the Chair man of the Authority and the corporate seal of the Authority shall be thereunto impressed, imprinted, or otherwise reproduced and attested by the signature of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority. The signatures of the officers of the Authority and the seal of the Authority upon any bond, note, or other debt security issued by the Authority may be by facsimile if the instrument is authenticated or countersigned by a trustee other than the Authority itself or an officer or employee of the Authority. All bonds or notes issued under authority of this Act bearing signatures or facsimiles of the signatures of officers of the Authority in office on the state of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof, and payment therefor, such officers whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to be officers of the Authority. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts, in such form and with such provisions as the Authority may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or pur chasers of bonds to be issued under this Act.

(e) Covenants in Resolutions. Any bond resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds and any indenture or trust agreement entered into under this Act to finance in whole or in part the acquisition, construe-

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tion, reconstruction, improvement, equipment, alternation, repair, or extension of any project may contain covenants, as to:

(1) The rates, fees, tolls, or charges to be charged for the services, facilities, and commodities of said project;

(2) The use and disposition of the revenue to be derived from said project;

(3) The creation and maintenance of reserves of sinking funds and the regulation, use and disposition thereof, including debt service reserve, renewal and replacement or other capital improvement reserve, including reserves for the provision of fuel, and such other reserves as may be reasonably required by the Authority for the operation of its projects and as may be authorized by the Bond resolution or trust agreement or indenture pursuant to which the issuance of such bonds may be authorized.

(4) The purpose or purposes to which the proceeds of the sale of said bonds may be applied, and the use and disposition of such proceeds;

(5) Events of default and the rights and liabilities arising there upon, the terms and conditions upon which bonds issued under this Act shall become or may be declared due before maturity, and the terms and conditions upon which such declaration and its consequences may be waived;

(6) The issuance of other additional bonds or instruments payable from or a charge against the revenue of such project;

(7) The insurance to be carried thereon, and the use and disposition of insurance proceeds;

(8) Books of account and the inspection and audit thereof;

(9) Limitations or restrictions as to the leasing or otherwise dis posing of the project while any of the bonds or interest thereon remain outstanding and unpaid; and

(10) The operation and maintenance of the project and of the Authority.

(f) Act Constitutes a Contract. The provisions of this Act and of any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement shall be a con tract with every holder of said bonds; and the duties of the Authority under this Act and under any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement shall be enforceable by any bond holder by mandamus or other appropriate suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity.

(g) Notice to district attorney. The Authority shall give notice to the district attorney of the Atlanta judicial circuit of its intention to

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issue its revenue bonds, setting forth service of such notice, the principal
amount of bonds to be issued, the purpose for which the same are issued, whether the bonds are to be issued in separate series or installments from time to time, the interest rate or rates which such bonds are to bear, the amount of principal to be paid in each year during the life of the bonds or the method or formula by which such amounts shall be deter mined, the date by which all bonds are to be paid in full, and the security to be pledged to the payment of said bonds; provided, however, that said notice, in the discretion of the Authority, in lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which said bonds are to bear, may state that the bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate not exceeding a maximum per annum rate of interest specified in the notice or that in the event the bonds or any series or installment thereof are to bear different rates of interest for different maturity dates that none of such rates will exceed the maximum rate specified in the notice, provided, further, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the right of the Authority to sell said bonds at a discount, even if in so doing the effective interest cost resulting therefrom would exceed the maximum per annum interest rate specified in the notice to the district attorney. Such notice, signed by the chairman, vice chairman, or secretary-treasurer, shall be served upon the district attorney of the Atlanta judicial circuit.

(h) District Attorney to File Suit. Within 20 days from the date of service of the required notice, the district attorney shall prepare and file in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County a com plaint directed to the Fulton Superior Court in the name of the State, and against the Authority, setting forth service of such notice, the amount of the bonds to be issued, for what purpose to be issued, whether the bonds are to be issued in separate series or installments from time to time, what interest rate or rates they are to bear, or the maximum rate or rates of interest, how much principal and interest is to be paid annually or the method or formula by which the amount of such pay ments shall be determined, and the date by which all bonds are to be paid in full; and shall obtain from the judge of the said court an order requiring the Authority by its proper officers to appear at such time and place either in term or chambers within 20 days from the filing of the complaint, as the judge may direct, and show cause, if any exist, why the bonds should not be confirmed and validated. Such complaint and order shall be served upon the Authority in the manner provided by law, and to such complaint the Authority shall make sworn answer at or before the date set in said order for said hearing.

(i) Notice of hearing. Prior to the hearing of said cause, the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall publish in a newspaper once during each of the two successive weeks immediately preceding the week in which the hearing is to be held, a notice to the public that on the day specified in order providing for the hearing of said cause the same will be heard. Such newspaper shall be the official organ of Fulton County in which the sheriff's advertisements appear.

(j) Trial of case, parties, judgment, appeal. Within the time pre scribed in the order, or such further time as he may fix, the judge of said Superior Court shall proceed to hear and determine all questions of

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law and of fact in said cause, including the question of whether the con tractual obligations have been properly incurred which contractual obli gations are made a condition precedent to the issuance of such bonds by the provisions of Section 8(a), of this Act, and shall render judgment thereon. Any citizen of this State may become a party to said pro ceedings at or before the time set for the hearing, and any party thereto dissatisfied with the judgment of the court confirming and validating the issuance of said bonds, or refusing to confirm and validate the issuance of said bonds, and the security therefor may appeal from said judgment under the procedure provided by law as codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 6-8. No appeal may be taken by any person who was not a party at the time the judgment appealed from was rendered.

(k) Judgment conclusive. In the event no appeal is filed within 30 days of the date of the judgment of validation, or, if filed, the judgment shall be affirmed on appeal, the judgment of the Superior Court, so confirming and validating the issuance of said bonds and the security therefor, shall be forever conclusive upon the validity of said bonds and the security therefor.
(1) Validation Certificate. Bonds, when issued under the provisions of this Act, shall bear a certificate of validation signed with the facsimile or manually executed signature of the clerk of the Fulton County Supe rior Court stating the date on which said bonds were validated as herein provided and such entry shall be original evidence of the fact of judg ment and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this State.

(m) Costs. The Authority shall reimburse the district attorney for his actual costs of said case, if any. The fees payable to the clerk of the Fulton County Superior Court for validation and confirmation shall be as follows:

For every $5,000 in principal amount of bonds or portion thereof:

First $500,000 $501,000 -- $2,500,000 All over $2,500,000

$1.00 .25 .10

(n) Civil claims and suits. Any other provisions of law to the con trary notwithstanding, the provisions of this Act shall govern all civil claims, suits, proceedings, and actions respecting debt of the Authority
evidenced by such bonds.

Section 9. Validation of Contracts.
When payments required by the provisions of Section 8(a), of this Act, to be made by any political subdivisions authorized by the provisions of Section 27, of this Act, to contract with the Authority, are pledged as security for the payment of bonds sought to be validated, the petition for validation shall make party defendant the said Authority and shall also make parties defendant to such action every political subdivision which has contracted with said Authority for the use of the facilities, commodities, and services of the project for which bonds shall be sought to be validated and issued. Also, every other party, public or private, contracting with the Authority in any manner with relation to the

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operation of such project, and particularly with relation to any common ownership of such project or to the supplying of electric energy to the Authority or the taking or purchase of electric energy from the project, shall be made parties defendant, and all such parties defendant shall be served and shall be required to show cause, if any exists, why such con tract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof deter
mined and the matters and conditions imposed on the parties to such contract or contracts and all such undertakings thereof adjudicated to be valid and binding on the parties thereto. Notice of such proceedings shall be included in the notice of validation hearing heretofore required to be issued and published by the clerk of the Fulton Superior Court and, in addition to such notice heretofore required to be published in Fulton County, such notice shall also be published in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published once a week during each of the two successive weeks immediately preceding the week of the hear ing in each county in which any portion of any of said defendant polit ical subdivisions shall lie. Any citizen resident of this State may inter vene in the validation proceedings which shall be conducted in the Fulton Superior Court, as aforesaid, at or before the time set for the validation hearing and assert any ground or objection to the validity and binding effect of such contract on his own behalf and on behalf of any political subdivision and of all citizens, residents, and property owners of the State. No appeal may be taken by any person who was not a party at the time the judgment appealed from was rendered. An adjudication as to the validity of any such contract, unexcepted to within 30 days of the date of the judgment of validation, or if an appeal is filed, which shall be confirmed on appeal, shall be forever conclusive and binding upon such political subdivisions and the resident citizens and property owners
of this State.

Section 10. Failure of District Attorney to File Proceedings.
In all cases where the Authority shall have adopted a resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds, and where notice has been duly served upon the district attorney for the purpose of securing a judicial valida tion of such bonds and the security therefor, and where, in such case, there has been a failure on the part of such district attorney or other officer to proceed within the time prescribed by this Act, it shall be competent for the Authority to represent such facts in writing to the court, and to represent further that such failure has been without fault on the part of the Authority. In such case it shall be the duty of the court, and it shall have power and authority to inquire into the facts and, upon being satisfied that such failure has not arisen from any fault or neglect on the part of the Authority, to pass an order directing such district attorney to proceed within 10 days to file a complaint as au thorized by this Act, and thereafter the proceedings shall be held in the same manner as would have been followed had such petition been duly and promptly filed in the first instance.

Section 11. Further Provisions of Bonds.
(a) Destroyed Bonds. If any bond becomes mutilated or is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the Authority may execute and deliver a new bond of like date of issue, maturity date, principal amount, and interest rate

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per annum as the bond so mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed which new bond shall have attached thereto coupons corresponding in all respects to those, if any, on the bond mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, provided
that (1) in the case of any such mutilated bond, such bond together with all unmatured coupons appertaining thereto is first surrendered to said Authority, (2) in the case of any such lost, stolen, or destroyed bond,
there is first furnished evidence of such loss, theft, or destruction satis factory to said Authority together with indemnity satisfactory to said Authority, (3) all other reasonable requirements of the Authority are complied with, and (4) expenses in connection with such transaction are paid. In the event any coupon is mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, said Authority may issue a duplicate coupon upon the same terms and con ditions as those provided for the replacement of mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed bonds. Any bond or coupon surrendered for exchange shall be cancelled. The Authority shall be authorized to print the new bond with the validation certificate bearing the facsimile signature of the clerk of the Superior Court then in office and such certificate shall have the same force and effect as in the first instance. All responsibility with respect to the issuance of any such new bonds shall be on the Authority and not on said clerk, and said clerk shall have no liability in the event an over-issuance occurs.

(b) Interest. Interest shall cease to accrue on any bond on the date that such bond becomes due for payment if said payment is made or duly provided for, but liability for such bond and for the accrued interest thereon shall continue until such bond is 20 years overdue for payment. At that time, unless demand for payment has been made, such obliga tion shall be extinguished and shall be deemed no longer outstanding.

(c) Cancellation. Unless otherwise directed by the Authority, every evidence of indebtedness and interest coupon paid or otherwise retired shall forthwith be marked "cancelled" and shall be delivered by the paying agent making payment thereof to the Authority where the same shall be destroyed and a certificate of destruction shall be filed in the records of the Authority.

(d) Records. The fiscal officer of the Authority or his agent shall maintain records containing a full and correct description of each evi dence of indebtedness issued, identifying it and showing its date, issue, amount, interest rate, payment dates, payments made, registration, cancellation, destruction, and every other relevant transaction.

(e) Paying Agent. The Authority may appoint one or more paying agents for each issue or series or installment of bonds. Every such pay ing agent shall be an incorporated bank or trust company authorized by the laws of the United States or of the state in which it is located to do a banking or trust business. The Authority may make such provisions respecting paying agents as it deems necessary or useful and may enter into a contract with any paying agents containing such terms, including its compensation, and conditions in regard to the paying agents as it deems necessary or useful.

(f) Audits. The Authority together with all funds established in connection with its debt shall be audited no less frequently than annually

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by an independent certified public accountant to be selected by the Au thority. Copies of such audit shall be available upon request to interested parties including, specifically but without limitation, the holders of the
Authority's bonds and all parties contracting with the Authority.

Section 12. Rates and Charges.
The Authority shall not operate or construct any project for profit except insofar as any such profit will inure to the benefit of the public. It shall fix rates, fees, and charges consistent with this declaration of policy such as will produce revenues only in amounts sufficient, together with all other funds of the Authority, to pay principal and interest on bonds and obligations of the Authority, to provide for maintenance and operation of the Authority and of its project or projects, and to maintain such reserves as shall have been created in amounts sufficient in the judgment of the Authority for the security of the bonds and to maintain such reserves as shall have been created in amounts sufficient in the judgment of the Authority for the improvement, replacement, or expan sion of the facilities or services of the Authority or to provide fuel for its generating projects.

Section 13. Immunity Prom Liability.
(a) Authority Members. Neither the members of the Authority nor any person executing bonds or notes on behalf of the Authority shall be personally liable thereon by reason of the issuance thereof.

(b) Credit Not Pledged. Neither the revenue bonds nor notes issued under provisions of this Act nor the instruments evidencing the obliga tions which constitute the security therefor shall constitute a debt or a loan or pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or of any political subdivision thereof, but such bonds and notes shall be payable from the revenues of the Authority as provided in the resolutions or trust agreements or indentures authorizing or securing the issuance and payment of such bonds or notes. The issuance of such bonds or notes shall not obligate the State or any political subdivision thereof to levy or pledge any form of taxation whatever for the payment thereof. No owner of any such bond or notes or receiver or trustee in connection therewith shall have the right to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the State or of any political subdivision thereof nor shall any such bond or note constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any such property.

(c) Recital. All such bonds and notes shall contain on their face a recital setting forth the complete immunity of the State and any such political subdivisions from liability thereon which recital shall contain substantially the foregoing provisions of this section.

Section 14. Right to Receivership Upon Default.
(a) Receiver. In the event that the Authority shall default in the payment of the principal or interest on any of the revenue bonds after the same shall become due, whether at maturity or upon call for redemp tion, and such default shall continue for a period of 30 days, or in the event that the Authority or the officers, agents, or employees thereof

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shall fail or refuse to comply with the essential provisions of this Act or shall default in any material respect in any agreement made with the holders of the revenue bonds, any holders of revenue bonds, or trustee therefor, shall have the right to apply in an appropriate judicial pro ceeding to the Fulton Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver of the undertaking, whether or not all revenue bonds have been declared due and payable and whether or not such holder, or trustee therefor, is seeking or has sought to enforce any other right or exercise any remedy in connection with such revenue bonds. Upon such application the Superior Court, if it deems such action necessary for the protection of the bondholders, may appoint and, if the application is made by the holders of 25 percent in principal amount of such revenue bonds then outstanding or any trustee for holders of such revenue bonds in such principal amount, shall appoint a receiver for the undertaking.

(b) Duties of Receiver. The receiver so appointed shall forthwith, directly or by his agents and attorneys, enter into and upon and take possession of the project or of such portion thereof or interest therein as is owned by the Authority and, if the court so directs, may exclude the Authority, its officers, agents, and employees and all persons claiming under them wholly therefrom and shall have, hold, use, operate, manage, and control the same and each and every part thereof, and, in the name of the Authority or otherwise, as the receiver may deem best, shall exercise all the rights and powers of the Authority with respect to the undertaking as the Authority itself might do. Such receiver shall maintain, restore, insure, and keep insured the project or such portion or interest therein as is owned by the Authority and from time to time shall make all such necessary or proper repairs as to such receiver may seem expedient and shall establish and maintain rates and collect such fees, tolls, and other charges in connection with the project as such receiver may deem necessary or proper and reasonable and shall collect and receive all revenues and shall deposit the same in a separate account and apply such revenues so collected and received in such manner as the court shall direct; Provided, however, that the foregoing duties of the receiver so appointed shall be performed in a manner consistent with any and all existing contractual arrangements to which the Authority may be a party, and the powers of the receiver shall be no greater than the powers of the Authority.

(c) Termination of receivership. Whenever all that is due upon the revenue bonds, and interest thereon, and upon any other notes, bonds, or other obligations, and interest thereon, having a charge, lien, or encum brance on the revenues of the project under any of the terms of any covenants or agreements with holders of revenue bonds shall have been cured and made good and it shall appear to the court that no default is ' imminent, the court shall direct the receiver to surrender possession of the project to the Authority, and the same right of the holders of the revenue bonds to secure the appointment of a receiver shall exist upon any subsequent default as hereinabove provided.

(d) Court's jurisdiction. Such receiver shall in the performance of the powers hereinabove conferred upon him, act under the direction and supervision of the court making such appointment and shall at all times be subject to the orders and decrees of such court and may be removed

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thereby. Nothing herein contained shall limit or restrict the jurisdiction of such court to enter such other and further orders and decrees as such court may deem necessary or appropriate for the exercise by the re ceiver of any functions specifically set forth herein.

Section 15. Negotiability.
Every evidence of indebtedness issued under the provisions of this Act shall have all the rights and incidences of negotiable instruments, subject to provisions for registration, anything in law to the contrary notwithstanding.

Section 16. Le.gal Investments.
The bonds herein authorized are hereby made securities in which all public officers and bodies of this State and all political subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, build ing and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obliga tions of the State may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also hereby made securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this State and all political subdivisions for any purpose for which the deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this State is now or may hereafter be authorized.

Section 17. Contracts For Use Of Projects.
Said Authority may contract with any political subdivision of this State which is authorized by the provisions of Section 27, of this Act, to make such contracts for the payment of such rates, tolls, fees, and charges, as may be prescribed by the Authority for the use by such subdivisions or the residents thereof of the services and facilities of the project or projects and facilities of the Authority, and any such political subdivision shall have and hereby is given the right and power by resolu tion of its governing body, to make such contract, and the amounts con tracted to be paid by such political subdivision to the Authority under such contract or contracts entered into pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall constitute general obligations of such political subdivision for the payment of which the full faith and credit of such political sub division may be pledged to provide the funds required to fulfill all obliga tions arising under any such contract. Any such political subdivision which shall have entered into such a contract pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall annually in each and every fiscal year during the term of such contract include in a general revenue or appropriation measure, whether or not any other items are included, sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year by such contract until all payments required under such contract have been paid in full. In the event for any reason any such provision or appropriation is not made, then the fiscal officers of such political subdivision are hereby authorized and directed to set up as an appropriation on their accounts in each

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fiscal year the amounts required to pay the obligations called for under any such contract. The amount of the appropriation in each fiscal year to meet the obligations of such contract as authorized and required hereby shall be due and payable and shall be expended for the purpose of paying and meeting the obligations provided under the terms and conditions of such contract, and such appropriation shall have the same legal status as if the contracting political subdivision had included the amount of the appropriation in its general revenue or appropriation measure. Such fiscal officers shall make such payment to the Authority if for any reason such appropriation is not otherwise made, and any such political subdivision may obligate itself and its successors to use only such project and none other.

Section 18. Revenue.
(a) Rates. For the purpose of earning sufficient revenue to make possible the financing of the construction of the project or projects of the Authority with revenue bonds, the Authority is authorized and em powered to fix and revise rates and collect fees, tolls, and charges on each project which it shall cause to be acquired or constructed. Such rates, fees, tolls, and charges to be paid for the use of the facilities or services of such project or projects shall be so fixed and adjusted from time to time as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenue, if any, of such project or projects or of said Authority:

(1) To pay the costs of operating, maintaining, and repairing the project or projects, including reserves for insurance and extraordinary repairs, reserve for fuel and other reserves required by the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to such bonds and the issuance thereof unless such costs shall be otherwise provided for; the cost of operating and conducting the business of the Authority, includ ing salaries, fees for professional services, including legal, engineering, and others, and all expenses properly relating to the conduct of the affairs of the Authority; the cost of power, whether generated by the Authority or acquired from others, and all other costs associated with the operation of the Authority and its projects and facilities;

(2) To pay the principal of and interest on such revenue bonds, as the same shall become due, including call premium, if any, the proceeds of which shall have been or will be used to pay the cost of such project or projects, which costs shall include all elements of cost authorized by the provisions of this Act, including acquisition of property, real and personal, and any interest in property, clearing and preparing land for the purposes hereof, architectural, engineering, financial, and legal services, construction of projects authorized hereby, administration ex penses, funds for initiating the operation of the project, and interest prior to and during construction and during such period of time there after as may be reasonably determined by the Authority necessary to put the project into operation;
(3) To comply with any sinking fund requirements contained in the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to the issuance of and security for such bonds;

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(4) To perform fully all provisions of such resolution and trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of or security for such bonds to the payment of which such rental is pledged;

(5) To accumulate any excess income which may be required by the purchasers of such bonds or may be dictated by the requirements of such resolution or trust agreement or indenture or of achieving ready marketability of and low interest rates on such bonds, and

(6) To pay any expenses in connection with such bond issue or such project or projects including but not limited to trustees and fiscal fees.

(b) Payment of charges. Such rates, fees, tolls, and charges shall be payable at such intervals as may be agreed upon and set forth in the contract providing therefor and any such contract may provide for the commencement of payments not necessarily based directly on rates, to the Authority prior to the completion of the undertaking by the Au thority of any such project, and it may provide for the making of pay ments during such times as such project or projects may be partially or wholly not in use and whether or not the project has been completed, is then operable, or is operating, and may provide that such payments shall not be subject to any reduction whether by offset or otherwise and shall not be conditioned upon the performances or nonperformance by any party of any agreement.

(c) Indemnity. Such contract may obligate the political subdivision to indemnify and save harmless the Authority from any and all damage to persons and property occurring on or by reason of the project and to undertake, at the expense of the political subdivision or corporation, the defense of any action brought against the Authority by reason of injury or damages to persons or property occurring on or by reason of the project.

(d) Enforcement of performance. In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of the political subdivision to perform punctually any covenant or obligation contained in any such contract, the Authority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process, including specific performance.

(e) Assignment to trustee. The Authority shall be permitted to assign any payments due or to become due to the Authority, pursuant to any such contract, to a trustee or paying agent as may be required by the terms of the resolution or trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of and security for such bonds.

(f) Use of revenue. The use and disposition of the Authority's revenue shall be subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or of the trust agreement or indenture, if any, securing the same.

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Section 19. Pledge of Revenues.
All or any part of the gross or net revenues and earnings derived from any particular project or projects and any and all revenues and earnings received by the Authority, regardless of whether or not such revenues and earnings were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued, may be pledged by the Authority to the pay ment of the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as may be provided in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in any trust instrument pertaining to such bonds, and such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, may include funds re ceived from one or more or all sources and may be set aside at regular intervals into sinking funds for which provision may be made in any such resolution or trust instrument, which sinking funds may be pledged to and charged with the payment of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall become due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall mature, (3) the necessary charges of any trustee or paying agent or registrar for such bonds, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired upon call or purchase, and the use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to regulations for which provision may be made in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument or indenture securing the payment of the same.

Section 20. Trust Agreement.
In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the Authority with a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank hav ing the powers of a trust company within or without the State of Geor gia. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenue, receipts, and earnings to be received by the Authority and any proceeds which may be derived from the disposition of any real or personal prop erty of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon. The resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds and such trust agreement or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and en forcing the rights and remedies of the bond owners, including the right of appointment of a receiver upon default in the payment of any princi pal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rates, fees, tolls, charges, or revenues for the use of the services or facilities of the project necessary to pay all costs of operation and all reserves provided for, the principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs rea sonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the Authority. Such resolution and trust agreement or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties of the Author ity in relation to the acquisition of property for and construction of the project and to the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the Authority, including any proceeds derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon, and covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of the project and may contain provisions concern ing the conditions, if any, upon which additional bonds may be issued. Such resolution and trust agreement or indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bond owners and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of any bond owner as is customary

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in securing bonds and debentures of corporations and may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bond owners. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, opera tion, and repair of the project affected by such trust.

Section 21. Proceeds of Bonds.
Proceeds of the bonds issued under authority of this Act shall be used solely for the payment of the costs of the project or combined projects, and shall be disbursed upon requisition or order of such person and under such restrictions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or the trust agreement or indenture may provide. If the pro ceeds of such bonds, including all series or installments of such issue, by error of calculation or otherwise, shall be less than the cost of the project or combined projects, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust agreement or inden ture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued, subject to the re quirements of Section 8 (a), hereof, to provide the amount of such deficit, which unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issu ance of the bonds, or in the trust agreement or indenture, shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into the fund provided for the payment of principal and interest of such bonds. In the discretion of the Author ity, revenue bonds of a single issue or series or installment of such issue may be issued for the purpose of paying the cost of any one or more projects, including a combination of projects.

Section 22. Bond Anticipation Notes.
The Authority shall have the power and is hereby authorized, when ever revenue bonds of the Authority shall have been validated as afore said, to issue, from time to time, its negotiable notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds as validated and to renew from time to time any such notes by the issuance of new notes, whether the notes to be renewed have or have not matured. The Authority may issue notes only to provide funds which would otherwise be provided by the issuance of the bonds as validated. The notes may be authorized, sold, executed, and delivered in the same manner as bonds. Any resolution or resolutions authorizing notes of the Authority or any issue thereof may contain any provisions which the Authority is authorized to include in any resolu tion or resolutions authorizing bonds of the Authority or any issue there of, and the Authority may include in any notes any terms, covenants, or conditions which it is authorized to include in any bonds. All notes shall be general obligations of the Authority payable out of any of its funds or revenues, subject only to any contractual rights of the holders of any of its notes or other obligations then outstanding, provided, however, that there may be specially pledged to the payment of such notes the proceeds to be derived from the issuance of the validated bonds in anticipation of the issuance of which notes shall have been issued. Validation of such bonds shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of such notes, but it shall not be required that such notes be judicially

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validated. Bond anticipation notes shall not be issued in an amount exceeding the par value of the bonds in anticipation of which they are to be issued.

Section 23. Trust Funds.
All funds received pursuant to authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as revenues, fees, tolls, charges, or other earnings or as gifts, grants, or other contributions, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as pro vided in this Act, and the bond owners entitled to receive the benefits of such funds shall have a lien on all such funds until applied as provided in any such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture of the Authority.

Section 24. Venue of Actions, Jurisdiction.
Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act brought in the courts of the State of Georgia, shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and any action pertain ing to validation of the bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and of the contracts constituting the security for bonds shall be brought in said court which shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of such action, provided, however, that any action on any contractual obligation brought against the Authority by any political subdivision contracting with the Authority may be brought in the county containing all or the largest part of the area of the political subdivision involved or in Fulton County at the option of the party bringing the action.

Section 25. Open Meetings.
Meetings of the Authority shall be subject to the provisions of Ga. L. 1972, p. 577, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 40-33, and to the pro visions of Ga. L. 1959, p. 88, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 40-27.

Section 26. Public Service Commission Law Not Applicable.
The rates, services, and practices relating to the generation, trans mission, and sale by the Authority of power to be generated from the projects authorized by this Act shall not be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Public Service Commission law nor to regulation by nor jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Section 27. Political Subdivisions.
Political subdivisions with which the Authority shall be authorized to contract, pursuant to the provisions of this Act to provide an electric power supply, shall be those political subdivisions of the State of Georgia which, on the date on which this Act becomes law, own and operate an electric distribution system.

Section 28. Construction.
This Act, being for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

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Section 29. Powers Declared Supplementary.
The provisions of this Act shall be regarded as supplementary and additional to and cumulative of powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as being in derogation of any powers now existing.

Section 30. Irrevocable Contract.
While any of the bonds or notes issued by the Authority shall re main outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the Authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished, impaired, or affected in any manner which will affect adversely the interest and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes, and no other authority, instrumentality, or body will be created or empowered to compete with the Authority so as to affect adversely the interests and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes nor will the State, itself, so compete with the Authority. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the State, the Authority, and every owner of the Authority's bonds and notes and, upon and after the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of this Act, shall constitute an irrevocable contract by the State with the owners of such bonds and notes.

Section 31. Severability, Inconsistent Laws Superseded.
The provisions of this Act are severable, and if any of its pro visions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdic tion, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the re maining provisions, and notwithstanding any other evidence of legisla tive intent, it is hereby declared to be the controlling legislative intent that if any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and the applica tion of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. Whenever any provision of law shall be found to be in conflict with the provisions of this Act or inconsistent with the purposes hereof, such conflicting law shall be deemed to be superseded, modified, or repealed by the pro visions of this Act as the case may require.

Section 32. Effective Date.
This Act shall be effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval, without regard to the provisions of Ga. L. 1968, p. 1364, as amended, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Sec. 102-111.

Section 33. Repeal.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby re pealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G .D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carter Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.
Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton
Glover

Greer Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Long Lucas Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith

Nix Noble Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Tucker Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Wall
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Chance.

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Brown Burton Carrell Castleberry Colwell Cooper Daugherty Edwards, W. Egan Foster, R. L.

Harden Harris, J. P. Hawkins Irvin, R. Jones Jordan King Logan Matthews, C. Owens Oxford

Pinkston Rainey Russell, W. B. Triplett Walker Ware Wheeler White Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 146, nays 1.

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

Representatives King of the 96th and Wilson of the 19th each stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 31, by substitute, and that had they been present would each have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 134. By Representative Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising the adoption laws so as to provide that an adopted child may take by inheritance from relatives of the adopting parents; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, nays 7.

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

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 246. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 53-314 and 53-315 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the duty of the Attorney General to institute criminal proceedings under certain circumstances against the parents of a racially mixed marriage; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cox Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Foster, P. W.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton

Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald

Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Wall
Ware

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Williams Williamson

Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative V. B. Smith.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham
Berry Blackshear Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Clark Collins Cooper Culpepper Dixon Egan

Felton
Foster, R. L. Glover Harris, J. G. Irvin, R. Jordan Keyton Lambert Larsen, G. K. Matthews, C. McKinney Miles

Milford
Mostiler Peters Petro Rainey Sigman Sweat Toles Walker Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 1.

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

HB 53. By Representative Lane of the 40th: A Bill to create a State Boxing Commission; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to create a State Boxing Commission; to pro vide the jurisdiction, duties and authority of said Commission; to provide for membership and meetings; to require each person, firm or corpora tion desiring to act as a matchmaker for or to hold a professional boxing match to first obtain any required local license and a license from the State Boxing Commission; to provide for fees; to provide penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. There is hereby created a State Boxing Commission (hereafter, the Commission) which shall have concurrent jurisdiction with county and municipal governments to license the promotion or holding of each and every professional boxing match promoted or held

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in Georgia. The Commission shall be composed of five voting members. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor (two from the field of professional athletics and one experienced in reporting professional athletic events) for initial terms of office of three, four and five years, respectively. One member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate to an initial term of office of three years. One member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to an initial term of office of three years. After initial terms of office have been served, appointments shall be made by the above appointing officers, as stated above, for terms of five years each. Each vacancy shall be filled by the officer making the original appointment, for the remainder of the vacating member's unexpired terms. The appointments made by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. Each member of the Commission shall receive $25.00 per diem for each day spent on Commission business, plus ten cents per mile traveled on official busi ness. The Commission shall elect a Chairman from among its membership for a term of two years. A Chairman may succeed himself. The Attorney General shall serve as an ex officio member in a nonvoting capacity.

Section 2. Before any person, firm or corporation (hereafter called "applicant" or "holder") shall promote or hold a professional boxing match in the State of Georgia, it shall first be necessary to obtain, in addition to any license (hereafter called "local license") now or here after required to be obtained by the governing authority of the county or municipality in which such match is to be held before such match can be held, a State license from the Commission. The applicant shall make application to the Commission on a form provided by the Commission. The Chairman of the Commission, upon receiving such an application accompanied by due proof that any required local license has been issued to the applicant and by a cashier's check made out to the State Boxing Commission for $100.00 which shall be a nonrefundable fee, shall, within ten days of receiving same, call a meeting of the Commission for the purpose of approving or rejecting the application. The monies derived from said fees shall be kept and used by the Commission for carrying out its duties, except that any monies not used at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and become a part of the general funds of the State. At the discretion of the Commission, the $100.00 fee may be waived if the major portion of the gross receipts of any boxing match goes to charity. The meeting shall be held at a place designated by the Chairman within 20 days of his call (or at a place designated by the four calling members within 20 days of their call).
Section 3. The Commission shall meet on call of the Chairman (or upon the call of any four members) and shall decide by majority vote whether or not to issue any State license requested. The Commission is hereby authorized to inquire into the financial backing of any profes sional boxing match, and to obtain answers to written or oral questions propounded to the applicant or others associated with such match. The Commissioner shall not issue the requested State license unless: (1) Any required local license has first been issued to the applicant, which local license remains valid unrevoked thereafter, and (2) The Com mission has determined, on the basis of facts submitted or available to it, that no harm to the health, welfare, morals or safety of the citizens of Georgia will result from the holding of such match. The Commission may, by majority vote of those members present (and including the vote

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of any members not present who have submitted a written vote on such question) and after prior notice to the holder of the State license and after affording such holder an opportunity to be heard on the question of revocation of the State license, revoke the State license.

Section 4. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to promote or hold any professional boxing match without having first obtained a State license from the Commission or to continue to promote or to hold such match without valid, current State and required local licenses covering such match.

Section 5. As used in this Act, anyone acting as a matchmaker, an agent of a matchmaker and those having a direct financial interest in the gross or net receipts from the boxing match who have worked actively to encourage interest in the match or to arrange for presentation thereof shall be deemed to be promoters.

Section 6. Violations of this Act shall be punished as for a misde meanor.

Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Baugh Berry Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carnes Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Davis

Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Pelton Foster, R. L. Gammage Greer Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.

Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Leonard Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Nessmith Nix

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Owens Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray

Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Thomason

Tolbert Toles Tucker Twiggs West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Bargeron Beck
Blackshear Bowman Brown Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Clark, Betty Coleman
Cooper
Cox
Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dixon Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W.

Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harrison Hill, B. L. Horton Irwin, J. R. Jessup Keyton Knight Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mostiler

Mullinax Oxford Parkman Parrish Pinkston Randall Reaves Scott Sigman Smyre Stone Sweat Thompson Triplett Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson White Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Battle Beckham Bolster Burruss Carrell Dent Edwards, C. W. Egan

Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Matthews, C. Noble Petro Ross

Sams Shanahan Taggart Townsend Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 92, nays 65.

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

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Representative Larsen of the 27th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 53, by substitute. Had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 352. By Representatives Carter of the 146th, Matthews of the 145th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to enlarge the membership; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Carter of the 146th moves to amend HB 352 by in serting on page 2 on line 6 after the word "from" the following:
"the district encompassing".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle
Carnes Carr
Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance

Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox
Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott
Evans, B. Evans, W. D.
Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage

Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. P. Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones

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Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble

Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.

Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Connell

Kreeger

Ross

Those not voting were Representatives:

Battle Burruss Cole Edwards, C. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Greer

Harrison Horton Knight Lambert Lane, W. J. Leonard Matthews, C.

Nix Phillips, L. L. Randall Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 3.

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

HB 13. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other post trial procedure so as to provide for interlocutory appeals upon peti tion to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals; to prescribe the pro cedure for such appeals; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Beck Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Colwell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jordan King Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Linder
Logan Lucas Marcus Mathews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney

Miles Mostiler Nessmith Owens Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Smyre Snow Sweat Thomason Toles Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Baugh Beckham Bowman Calhoun Carter Chance Dover Edwards, C. W.

Foster, P. W. Ham Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Jessup Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lane, Dick Leggett Long Mann

Milford Mullinax Nix Oxford Parham Parrish

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Peters Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ross Shanahan Sheats

Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Twiggs West

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Battle Berry Buck Burruss Castleberry Clifton Coleman Celling Connell Dent Dixon Elliott

Gignilliat Greer Harris, J. F. Jones Knight Lambert Lane, W. J. Leonard Matthews, C. Noble Petro Phillips, W. R. Randall

Sams Sizemore Stone Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Wall Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 97, nays 44.

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

Representative Leonard of the 3rd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 13. Had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 25. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-113, as amended, so as to provide that in all actions for divorce, if the respondent wants a trial by jury he must make written demand for such trial by jury at the time he files his answer to the petition; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Alexander of the 38th moves to amend HB 25 by deleting "at the time he files his answer to the petition" on lines 16 and 17 and "within 15 days following the date on which the answer to the petition is served on the petitioner or his attorney;", on lines 19, 20 and 21, and inserting in lieu thereof:
"within 15 days before the case is placed on the trial calendar".

An amendment, offered by Representative Ham of the 80th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 25 by adding after "attorney" on lines 4 and 21, page 2, the following:

"provided that either side may demand jury trial at any time within 10 days after the filing of any amendment to pleading by either side,".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Bargeron Beck Bolster Bray Davis Egan Evans, B. Ham

Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Kilgore King Milford Nix

Noble Phillips, W. R. Richardson Sigman Tolbert Tucker West

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Baugh Beckham Berry Bowman Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Hamilton Harden

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Knight Kreeger

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Lambert Lane, Dick
Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan Long
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum
McDonald McKinney Miles
Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Owens

Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Battle Blackshear Burruss Carr Clark, Betty Clark, L. . Edwards, C. W.

'Gignilliat Greer Harrison Lane, W. J. Matthews, C. Pinkston

Sams Townsend Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 22, nays 138.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 149. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION
Commending the Georgia State Patrol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia State Patrol sets an outstanding example as an efficient and effective State law enforcement agency; and WHEREAS, the members of the Georgia State Patrol through their

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manner, appearance and dedication bring honor and distinction to the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the effectiveness of the Georgia State Patrol has been particularly apparent during the last year by the dramatic reduction in the number of fatalities resulting from automobile accidents on Georgia's highways; and

WHEREAS, the personnel of the Georgia State Patrol should be recognized and commended for their ability and devotion to duty.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby com mend the personnel of the Georgia State Patrol for bringing honor and distinction to their State by setting an outstanding example for State law enforcement agencies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Colonel J. H. Gofer, Commissioner, Georgia Depart ment of Public Safety and Lieutenant Colonel Porter Weaver, Com
mander, Georgia State Patrol.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 12, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell
Connell
Cooper
Cox
Culpepper

Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton .Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Irwin
Jackson
Jessup

Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King . Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford
Parham
Parkman
Parrish
Patten, G. C.

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Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, E. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan

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Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles ' Townsend Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Daugherty Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Matthews, C. Petro

Scott Williams

Prayer was offered by the Reverend W. Felix Haynes, Jr., Pastor, First Baptist Church, St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General
Calendar in any order that he desires.

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By unanimous consent, the followings Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 581. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Monroe County so as to change the provisions relating to who is to perform the duties of judge of the small claims court when the regular judge shall be unable to discharge his duties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 582. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Jones County so as to change the civil jurisdiction of the Small; Claims Court of Jones County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 583. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing superior court clerks in certain counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court so as to authorize superior court clerks in all counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 584. By Representatives Clifton of the 107th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Cobbtown so as to provide for staggered terms of office for the mayor and couneilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 585. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority Act" so as to provide for construction contracts based on the competi tive bids; to provide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 586. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act pertaining to the administration of taxing laws and particularly compromise settlements of suits so as to provide

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for the release of property subject to a State tax lien in certain cir cumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 587. By Representatives Sams of the 90th and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to provide for the recall of the Mayor and members of the City Council of Augusta; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 588. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Games of the 43rd and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2503, relating to presentence hearings for the determination of punishment to be imposed in felony cases, so as to provide for sentencing procedure in all cases in which the death penalty may be imposed and which are tried by a jury; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 589. By Representative Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-25, relating to sentences in criminal cases, so as to provide for indeterminate sentences in criminal cases; to amend an Act relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, so as to change the provisions relating to eligibility for parole and for consideration for parole; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 590. By Representative Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a felony so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 591. By Representatives Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives, so as to change the apportionment of certain districts (Districts 14, 15 and 16) ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 592. By Representatives Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, consolidating and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Danielsville and providing a new

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charter therefor so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 593. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68A-903, relating to homicide by a vehicle, so as to redefine the offense of homicide by a vehicle in the first degree; to redefine the offense of homicide by a vehicle in the second degree; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 594. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Helen so as to authorize the governing authority to exercise the power of eminent domain; to change the provisions relating to the city clerk; to authorize the governing authority to regulate and tax the sale of alcoholic beverages; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 595. By Representatives Long of the 142nd and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County and to abolish the present system of funding the operation of the Sheriff's Office of Grady County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 596. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, White of the 132nd, Leggett of the 153rd, Carr of the 105th, Carrell of the 75th, Battle of the 124th, Mostiler of the 71st, Richardson of the 52nd and Thomason of the 8th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be engaged in a busi ness operated for gain or profit; to provide for uniform coverage of all county and school district employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 597. By Representative Linder of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-702.1, relating to rules and regulations affecting dental hygienists, dental assistants or other persons so as to clarify the power of the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia to adopt rules and regulations affecting dental hygienists, dental assistants and other persons; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

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HB 598. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia State Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act" so as to provide additional circumstances under which a license may be granted to certain applicants; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 599. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1513, relating to requirements for nomination and election in certain elections, so as to provide that certain candidates in primary and general elections are not qualified to be eligible as a write-in candidate in a run-off election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 600. By Representatives Sams of the 90th and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Richmond County so as to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 601. By Representative Parrish of the 97th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107 relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes so as to provide that interest paid on certain savings shall not be included within taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 602. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Knight of the 67th, Reaves of the 147th and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of "fair market value", so as to redefine the meaning of "fair market value"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 603. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to prohibit the Public Service Commission from approving rate schedules which include tolls for telephone calls between two phones within the same county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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HB 604. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to authorize certain members of the Uniform Division of the Depart ment of Public Safety to retain their weapons and badges upon leaving the service of the division under honorable conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Ray of the 56th, Lane of the 40th, Davis of the 56th and Clark of the 55th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a con tract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same; so as to provide certain exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 606. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordi nary) and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HR 143-606. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th and White of the 132nd:
A Resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the new Judge of the Superior Court of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit with certain books; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 144-606. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County of Crisp to issue revenue anticipation obligations under certain conditions and without an election for electric generating, transmission and distribution systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HR 145-606. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit discrimination on account of sex; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HR 146-606. By Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; to repeal a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 147-606. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of each resident of Georgia actually oc cupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, but not to exceed $10,000 of its value, is exempt from all ad valorem taxation for State, county and school purposes except certain taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Commission on Ways and Means.

HB 607. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-102, relating to disqualification of judges, justices, judges of the probate court, justices of the peace and presiding officers of inferior judicatures or commissions, so as to enlarge and redefine the grounds of disqualification; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 608. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County so as to stagger the terms of the members of the board; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 609. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to provide for the assignment of substitute and emeritus judges by the director of the administrative office of the courts; to amend Code Section 24-2623, relating to procuring a substitute judge so as to conform said Section to the purpose of this Act; and for other purposes. Referred' to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 610. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Davis of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Tolbert of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Williams of the 54th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County) so as to provide for the appointment of investigators by the Solicitor of said

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State Court; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 611. By Representatives Dean of the 29th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Greer, Horton and Games of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Scott of the 37th, Holmes of the 39th and others:
A Bill to amend the "Hospital Authorities Law" included to authorize an annual grant of at least Five (5) Million Dollars to the FultonDeKalb Hospital Authority for certain purposes; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 612. By Representatives Lee, West, Bailey and Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to provide for the disposition of public property; to provide for allocation of funds for the promotion and advertisement of Clayton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 613. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43rd, Bray of the the 70th and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-12 relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal elections, so as to prohibit all campaigning within two hundred fifty feet of polling place and to prohibit the carrying of firearms within two hundred fifty feet except by certain peace officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 614. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-7 relating to the dates for municipal primaries and elections so as to provide for the procedures for holding municipal primaries and elections at the time of the general primary and election; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 615. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, so as to provide that the superior court judge may order the State Election Board to supervise or conduct a primary or election; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 616. By Representatives Foster of the 152nd, Stone and Harris of the 138th and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives so as to change the apportionment of certain districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 617. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-1417, relating to the procedures for the collection of delinquent taxes on motor fuel, so as to provide that under certain circumstances the sale of motor fuel to an ultimate consumer who has both highway and nonhighway uses of such fuel shall not be subject to the motor fuel tax; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 618. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Lambert of the 112th, Vaughn of the 57th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Howell of the 140th, Ross of the 76th, Lane of the 81st, Colwell of the 4th, Cole of the 6th, Whitmire of the 9th, McDonald of the 12th and many others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-959 relating to the weight and load limitations for vehicles using the public roads of this State so as to change the provisions for the maximum permissible gross loads for certain vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

Mr. Smith of the 78th moved that HB 618 be ordered engrossed.

The motion prevailed and HB 618 was ordered engrossed.

HR 150-618. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned prop erty; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Condominium Act") ; to provide for separate titles and taxation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 620. By Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Felton of the 22nd, Clark and Mann of the 13th, Glover of the 32nd and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to require persons dealing in secondhand goods to keep a record of purchases and sales; to require certain information in such records;

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to authorize law enforcement officers to inspect such records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 621. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 622. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to malt beverage taxes so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner shall provide for the collection of taxes imposed on malt beverages through the use of a reporting system rather than through the use of revenue stamps or tax paid crowns; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 623. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 624. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 625. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Education of Newton County so as to change the provisions relative to the Chairman of the Board of Education of Newton County; to change the compensa tion of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 505. By Representative Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Columbia County; and for other purposes.

HB 506. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Praser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County so as to provide for an operating budget for the county; and for other purposes.

HB 507. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Praser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an. Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerk of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 508. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Long County; and for other purposes.

HB 509. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 510. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 511. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to declare unfair methods of competition, false, misleading or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; ("Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act") ; to provide for a short title; and for other purposes.

HB 512. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act" so as to clarify certain provisions relating to the definition of "board" and "polygraph"; to provide for a minimum number of hours of instructing; and for other purposes.

HB 513. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, White of the 132nd, Hatcher of the 131st and McCollum of the 134th:
A Bill to provide for the creation of the office of County Administrator of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

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HB 514. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof the annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 515. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Treasurer of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

HB 516. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Crawford County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

HB 517. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration con cerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.

HB 518. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court (former ly known as the Ordinary), of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other pur poses.
HB 519. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.

HB 520. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Craw ford County so as to change the compensation of the members of said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 521. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Elliott of the 49th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Sams of the 90th, Burton of the 47th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd, Beckham of the 89th and Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, so as to substantially revise, modernize and supersede Code Chapter 47-10

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relating to lobbying and efforts to influence legislative action, so as to provide for the regulation and disclosure of efforts to influence legislative action or administrative action; and for other purposes.

HB 522. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd, Elliott of the 49th and Phillips of the 59th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to add a new Code Chapter to provide for a maximum limitation of campaign expenditures and obligations in all general, special and runoff elections; and for other purposes.

HB 523. By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd, Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th and Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Twiggs County on an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensa tion of the sheriffs; and for other purposes.

HR 127-523. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Peach County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.

HB 524. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County so as to change the method of electing the chairman of the said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 525. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act of 1889 providing for the payment of interest upon executions issued for taxes due the State, any county thereof, or any municipal corporation therein, so as to change the rate of interest to be paid; and for other purposes.

HB 526. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved August 20, 1917 relating to the rate of interest on unpaid taxes due the State or any county so as to change the rate of interest to be charged on such unpaid taxes; to provide for a minimum interest payment on such unpaid taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 527. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3303 of the Code of Ga. of 1933 so as to reduce from two years to ninety days the time within which taxes may

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be assessed or refunds claimed as to any taxable period for which corrections have been made by the Federal Internal Revenue Service; and for other purposes.

HB 528. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia relating to the amount of interest charged a taxpayer for income tax purposes and the amount of interest paid to a taxpayer for income tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 529. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to clarify the credit to be allowed for returned property; to provide a procedure for granting of such credit; and for other purposes.

HB 530. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (popula tion, 32,300-32,500) ; and for other purposes.

HB 531. By Representatives Knight of the 67th and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology so as to permit certain persons to be appointed to the board; to place certain restric tions upon acceptable apprenticeship training; and for other purposes.

HB 532. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to increase the interest rate on delinquent taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 533. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3105 of the Code of Ga. relating to the definition of the term "exempt organization" for income tax purposes, to clarify the definition of the word exempt organization; and for other purposes.

HB 534. By Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Villa Rica in the counties of Carroll and Douglas; and for other purposes.

HB 535. By Representatives Lane of the 81st and Nessmith of the 82nd: A Bill to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating

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the coroner of Screven County, known as the fee system, so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.

HR 128-535. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education of Coweta County to enter into certain leases, contracts, and lease agreements for a term not exceeding 30 years; and for other purposes.

HB 536. By Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Adams of the 36th, Carnes of the 43rd, Adams of the 79th, Hudson of the 137th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-103 relating to definitions of words and terms used in the "Georgia Election Code" so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of "November election"; and for other purposes.
HB 537. By Representatives Sizemore of the 136th, and Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Turner County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 538. By Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Harris of the 60th, and McKinney of the 35th and Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to change the maximum permissible loan; to change the maximum loan period; to provide for monthly maintenance charges; to exclude such maintenance charges from certain interest rate limitations; and for other purposes.
HB 539. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 100th, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to authorize the Governor to convene a committee to be com posed of himself, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chair man of the Judicial Council of Georgia to ascertain whether or not the Attorney General is incapacitated and unable to perform the duties of his office by reason of sickness or other providential cause and thus unable to perform the duties of his office; and for other purposes.

HB 540. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 100th, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to be known as the "Georgia Records Act of 1975"; to provide for the management of records in the State of Georgia; to create a State Records Committee; and for other purposes.

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HB 541. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to provide for the manner and method of disclosure of fees and reimbursable expenses paid by the city, county, municipality or munic ipal corporation, or by any authority, created, authorized, or provided for by State law, or by any board, bureau, commission, committee, department, institution, office, retirement system, or any other agency of the State of Ga., etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 542. By Representatives Egan of the 25th, Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Prop erty Act" so as to change the period of time after which certain prop erty shall be presumed abandoned; and for other purposes.

HB 543. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the provisions relating to qualifications of Council members; and for other purposes.

HB 544. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Unliquidated Damages Interest Act" so as to remove the limitation on the sum of unliquidated damages to which the interest shall apply; and for other purposes.

HB 545. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent; and for other purposes.

HB 546. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, Karrh of the 106th, Long of the 142nd, Owens of the 77th and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission, so as to change the amount of commission allowed upon the sale of certain licenses; and for other purposes.

HB 547. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County so as to provide for a county manager; and for other purposes.

HB 548. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Lowndes County, (formerly City Court of Valdosta), so as to change the compensation

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of the judge and solicitor of the court; to provide for secretarial assistance for the solicitor; and for other purposes.

HB 549. By Representatives Patten of the 149th, Long of the 142nd, Keyton of the 143rd and Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile tags to disabled veterans so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to any veteran who has been certified as being a 100 percent serviceconnected disabled veteran by the U.S. Veterans Administration; and for other purposes.
HB 550. By Representatives Hill of the 41st, Mann of the 13th, Hudson of the 137th, Lane of the 40th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to authorize State, county and municipal law enforcement officers to employ legal counsel for their representation in civil and criminal actions brought as a result of acts in the discharge of their duties; to provide for the payment of reasonable costs of such repre sentation by the State or the county or municipality involved; and for other purposes.
HB 551. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2306, relating to officers or employees selling to governments or political subdivisions, so as to repeal the provisions relating to local government officers or employees selling to political subdivisions; and for other purposes.
HB 552. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Attapulgus; and for other purposes.
HB 553. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Climax; and for other purposes.

HB 554. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Decatur County and creating in lieu thereof the office of Tax Commissioner of Decatur County so as to change the compensa tion of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 555. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Decatur County (formerly the City Court of Bainbridge) so as to change the compensation of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

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HB 556. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Parrish of the 97th, Berry of the 94th, Smyre of the 92nd, King of the 96th, Phillips of the 91st and Thompson of the 93rd:
A Bill to authorize the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Ga. (hereinafter "Columbus, Ga.") to purchase, construct, maintain, repair and establish certain drainage projects and improvements and to ac quire by eminent domain, purchase, gift or other transaction, such ease ments and rights of way necessary or useful in such projects or im provements; and for other purposes.

HB 557. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Atkinson County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 558. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to create and establish a small claims court for Lamar County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Lamar County; and for other purposes.

HB 559. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 560. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the deputy tax com missioner; and for other purposes.
HB 561. By Representative Edwards of the 110th: A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Marion County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 562. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the Office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion into the Office of Tax Com mission of Marion County so as to change the compensation of the tax commission and for other purposes.

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HR 131-562. By Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Ham of the 80th, Bray of the 70th, Brown of the 34th, Hamilton of the 31st, Alexander of the 38th, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Scott of the 37th, Sheats of the 28th and others:
A Resolution creating the Obsolete Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 132-562. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the Speaker, or in the event the Speaker succeeds to the executive power; and for other purposes.

HR 133-562. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution to compensate Miss Carole K. Brown; and for other purposes.

HB 563. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or security deed so as to change the provisions relative to the interest that may be charged on the principal amount of the loan; and for other purposes.

HB 564. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Elliott of the 49th, Jordan of the 58th and Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5703, relating to the levy of ad valorem taxes, so as to require certain information to be included on notices of taxes due sent to taxpayers of counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

HB 565. By Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Parham of the 109th, Culpepper of the 98th, Carter of the 146th, Hays of the 1st and Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to authorize the use of the compound bow for hunting; and for other purposes.

HB 566. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to change the number of members of the County Board of Edu cation of Taylor County; and for other purposes.

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HB 567. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st, Harrison, Nix and Edwards of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-208.2, relating to expanses for hearings held as a part of incompetency proceedings, so as to change certain fees; and for other purposes.

HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Snow of the 1st and Lane of the 81st:
A Bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents; and for other purposes.

HB 569. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to require notice of real estate bonds given by executors, admin istrators and guardians to be entered upon the deed records of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 570. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd, Phillips of the 59th, Felton of the 22nd and others:
A Bill to provide for standards of conduct for State officials and employees; to provide for a short title ("Standards of Conduct for State Public Service Act") ; to provide for standards of conduct relative to the purchase of real property; and for other purposes.

HB 571. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Noble of the 48th, Elliott of the 49th, Clark of the 55th, Games of the 43rd and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1218 relating to the installation, custody and number of vote recorders so as to change the minimum number of vote recorders which shall be required in each polling place using vote recorders; and for other purposes.

HB 572. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to bar civil liability of law enforcement officers in certain civil actions for false arrest and false imprisonment under certain circum stances and conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 573. By Representative Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Edison; and for other purposes.

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HB 574. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Twiggs of the 4th, Dover of the llth, Tucker of the 73rd and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission so as to change the maximum amount licensed agents are authorized to receive for issuing licenses for hunting and fishing; and for other purposes.

HB 575. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Tolbert of the 56th, Twiggs of the 4th, Dover of the llth and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Title 12 of the Code of Georgia, relating to bailments, so as to prohibit the acceptance of pawns by pawnbrokers or their em ployees unless the pawnor establishes his identity; to provide for the keeping of records by pawnbrokers; and for other purposes.

HB 576. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Colquitt, Ga., and for other purposes.
HB 577. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Miller County; to provide for an annual salary for said Judge; and for other purposes.
HB 578. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Miller County so as to remove the Judge of the Probate Court as a member and chairman of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Dept. of Natural Resources to contract for or provide itself neces sary water transportation and essential services for its employees, other State employees, their families and other permanent residents of certain coastal islands; and for other purposes.

HB 580. By Mr. Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to provide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund; and for other purposes.

SB 21. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Barber Act", so as to

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change the requirements for the issuance of licenses to practice barbering; and for other purposes.

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to increase the fees of coroners for service in connection with the holding of inquests in counties having a population of not less than 66,000 or more than 73,000; and for other purposes.

SB 30. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in each county in the State having a population of not less than 18,200 nor more than 18,300; and for other purposes.

SB 41. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-29, known as the Georgia Medical Consent Law, so as to change the provisions relating to the care and treatment of the mentally ill; to provide that incompetent persons shall not be authorized to consent to any surgical or medical treatment or procedures; and for other purposes.

SB 50. By Senators Eldridge of the 7th and Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the indemnification for honey bees or bee-keeping fixtures ordered destroyed by the State Entomolo gist because of infection by contagious disease, so as to increase the amount of indemnification paid to owners of property so destroyed; and for other purposes.

SB 51. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to provide for the inspection and regulation of the sale of anti freeze substances and preparations; and for other purposes.

SB 58. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (population 55,110-56,000) ; and for other purposes.

SB 70. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Lester of the 23rd, Thompson of the 32nd and others:
A Bill to prohibit municipal or county governments from requiring applicants for employment or employees to be residents of the municipal ity or county; and for other purposes.

SB 71. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A Bill to provide that the chairman of the board of commissioners in

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certain counties (population 6,520-6,600) shall be elected by the quali fied voters of the entire county; and for other purposes.

SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th:
A Bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 76. By Senators Bell of the 5th and Stumbaugh of the 55th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that a person eighteen years of age or over may donate his blood, so as to change the age required for making such donation; and for other purposes.

SR 11. By Senators Riley of the 1st, McDowell of the 2nd and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Chatham County Utility Services Authority; and for other purposes.

Representative Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 419. Do Pass. HB 430. Do Pass. HB 481. Do Pass. HB 381. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th Chairman.

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 40. Do Pass, by substitute.

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HB 280. Do Pass. HR 8-48. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Daugherty of the 33rd, Secretary.

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 162. Do Not Pass. HB 263. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th, Chairman.

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 145. Do Pass, by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman.
Representative Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 4. Do Pass. HB 20. Do Pass.

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HB 376. Do Pass. HB 377. Do Pass. HB 7. Do Not Pass. HB 116. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th, Chairman.

Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the follow ing bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 147. Do Pass. HB 149. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th, Chairman.

Representative Buck of the 95th District Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 308. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th, Chairman.

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bill

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of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 284. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 379. Do Pass, as amended. HB 385. Do Pass, as amended. HB 402. Do Pass. HB 403. Do Pass. HB 408. Do Pass. HB 409. Do Pass. HB 412. Do Pass, as amended. HB 426. Do Pass. HB 431. Do Pass. HB 435. Do Pass. HB 441. Do Pass. HB 446. Do Pass. HB 447. Do Pass. HB 448. Do Pass. HB 454. Do Pass. HB 457. Do Pass. HB 458. Do Pass. HB 464. Do Pass. HB 468. Do Pass. HB 469. Do Pass. HB 470. Do Pass. HB 471. Do. Pass.

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HB 472. Do Pass. HB 476. Do Pass. HB 478. Do Pass. HB 480. Do Pass. HB 485. Do Pass. HB 486. Do Pass. HR 109-434. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 214. Do Pass, by substitute. HB 215. Do Pass. HB 337. Do Pass, by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 382, Do Pass. HB 413. Do Pass. HB 414. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st, Chairman.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 379. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to create the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority; to create the Downtown LaGrange District; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 379 as follows:
By striking the word "taxable" where it appears in line 10 on page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the word "real".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 385. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Linder of the 44th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the County Board of Education shall be elected; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendments were read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 385 as follows:
By striking in their entirety lines 6 through 13 of page 7 and sub stituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 5. It shall be the duty of the Board of Elections of DeKalb County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the DeKalb County School District for approval or rejection. The Board of Elections shall set the date of such election for that date upon which the Presidential Preference Primary shall be conducted within DeKalb County in 1976. The Board of Elections".

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The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 385 as follows:

By striking from quoted Section 9 of Section 4 the figure, "$300.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure, "$400.00".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 412. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 412 as follows:
By adding in Section 2 following the words "the duty of the" on line 12 of page 2, the following:
"election".
By adding after the words "of the" on line 16 of page 2, the following:
"election".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 412, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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HB 402. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof: so as to provide that a majority of the votes cast by electors shall be required for election to the office of Mayor, Alderman and Recorder of the Recorder's Court for the City of Athens"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 403. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof" so as to define the duties and powers of the mayor; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 408. By Representative Chance of the 129th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Effingham County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 409. By Representative Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a charter for the Town of Rincon so as to change the qualifications of candidates for mayor or alderman of said town; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 426. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of West Point so as to authorize and empower the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of West Point to grant, bargain, sell and convey upon such terms and for such sums' as may he agreed upon, at any time and from time to time, any real property owned by the City of West Point which is not needed for municipal purposes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 431. By Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 435. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to create and establish the State Court of Houston County pur suant to Article VI, Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 441. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County, so as to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Gordon County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 446. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700 per year, instead of the commissions heretofore allowed by law.", so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 447. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the provision relating to the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 448. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lee County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Lee County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 454. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to require all taxes due to the State of Georgia on taxable property in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, and all taxes due to Hall County on taxable property in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, to be paid in two equal installments; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 457. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Toombs County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the compensa tion of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 458. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Toombs County into the office of Tax Commissioner, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 464. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Evans of the 99th and Lucas of the 102nd:
A Bill to amend an Act reenacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to abolish the Board of Water Commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 468. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Quitman County, so as to change the terms of office of members; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 469. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Treasurer of Quitman County, so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 470. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Sheriff of Upson County; to provide for said salary to be in lieu of the fee system of compensa tion; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 471. By Representative Adams of the 79th: A Bill to amend an Act changing the terms of office of the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Upson County; and for other pur poses.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 472. By Representative Adams of the 79th: A Bill to provide that at the expiration of the term of office of the present Upson County School Superintendent, the Board of Education shall appoint the school superintendent; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 476. By Representative Snow of the 1st: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to create a public use area within the Town of Fort Oglethorpe; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 478. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Coroner of Houston County and providing for an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the coroner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 480. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Houston County, so as to provide that vacancies in the membership of the Hos pital Authority shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 485. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Lamar County and providing for an annual salary so as to change the compensation of said tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 486. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Lamar County, so as to change the compensation of said judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HR 109-434. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to prescribe by law applicable to Newton County the time for making levies and assessments, the manner in which tax bills and notices shall be prepared, the number, form and content of tax bills and notices, the time for payment of taxes and other charges, either in installments or in one sum, the time default shall occur, and the manner in which tax payments shall be apportioned in Newton County; to authorize the General Assembly to delegate certain such powers; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifica tion or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII of the Constitution of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section to be appropriately numbered and to read as follows:
"Paragraph I. The General Assembly of Georgia shall have the power, by general, local or special law applicable to Newton County, to:
(a) Prescribe the date or time when the fiscal authorities of said county shall make or fix the levy of ad valorem taxes and the amount of assessments and other charges to be made for any purpose against property or property owners;

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(b) Prescribe the manner in which bills and notices covering taxes or assessments or other charges, including those due to the State of Georgia and Newton County, shall be prepared, the number of such bills or notices, and the information to be shown thereon, or to delegate authority to determine such matters;

(c) Provide when the payment of taxes or assessments or other charges, including those due to the State of Georgia and Newton County, shall be due, either in installments or in one sum, and when default in such payment shall occur; and

(d) Authorize payments or partial payments of taxes, assess ments or other charges, or installments thereof, to be apportioned between the State of Georgia and Newton County, in the same proportions that the taxes, assessments or other charges due each shall bear to the whole bill or bills reserving to the taxpayer the right to- direct how money paid by taxpayer shall be applied."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to prescribe by law applicable to Newton County the time for making levies and assessments, the manner in
( ) NO which tax bills and notices shall be prepared, the number, form and content of tax bills and notices, the time for payment of taxes and other charges, either in installments or in one sum, the time default shall occur, and the manner in which tax payments shall be appor tioned in Newton County; and to authorize the General Assembly to delegate certain suf#i powers?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron
Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clifton Cole Celling Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Poster, R. L. Fraser Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Har risen Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Linder Long
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble

Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston
Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert
Toles
Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall
Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Burton

Carter Clark, Betty Clark, L.

Coleman Daugherty Dover

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Felton Foster, P. W. Greer Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Karrh

Kilgore Leggett Logan Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Miles Mullinax Parkman Petro

Phillips, L. L. Ross Russell, J. Smith, J. R. Stone Townsend Ware White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 141, nays 0.

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

Representative Carter of the 146th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the adoption of HR 109-434. Had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 47. By Representatives Egan of the 25th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill providing an additional method for the exercise of the power of eminent domain before a special master so as to change the compensa tion of the special master.

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

HB 18. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill relating to reenactment and re-establishment of a FAIR Plan to make essential property insurance available to all qualified appli cants; to provide for an underwriting association of property insurers; to enable insurers to become eligible for federal reinsurance; to provide for a Riot Reinsurance Reimbursement Fund.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

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SB 9. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the introduction of bills relative to retirement, pension and emeritus systems and requiring fiscal notes therefor, approved March 16, 1966, as amended, so as to provide for the attachment of fiscal notes to the enrolled copy of such bills.

SB 19. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting persons, firms or corporations engaged in the purchase of junk and commonly known as junk dealers, to enter upon the lands of another for the purpose of soliciting busi ness or buying junk, without the written permission of the owner or the tenant.
SB 53. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to prohibit the obtaining of or attempt to obtain certain settle ments, releases or statements from certain injured persons.

SB 96. By Senators Howard of the 42nd, Shapard of the 28th, Barnes of the 33rd and others:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status.
SB 105. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Holley of the 22nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of "fair market value", as amended, so as to provide that the tax assessors shall consider certain criteria in determining fair market value of real property.

SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allow ances of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act approved March 16, 1966, so as to provide for compensation for Senate and House of Representatives Administration and Assistant Adminis tration Floor Leaders.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 21. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Howard of the 42nd, and Starr of the 44th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the term(s) of office, election, nomination, and appointment

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of certain judges and justices; to provide for a Judicial Nominating Commission and the members, powers, duties, qualifications and terms thereof.

SR 36, By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Reynolds of the 48th and Dean of the 31st:
A Resolution creating a special Study Commission to inquire into and propose solutions to all matters related to a potential fluctuation of State gasoline tax revenues; to provide for appointments to the Com mission; to prescribe the duties of the Commission; to provide for the dissolution of the Commission.

SR 41. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Reynolds of the 48th and Holloway Of the 12th:
A Resolution relative to the installation of protective devices at railroad crossings.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 9. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the introduction of bills relative to retirement, pension and emeritus systems and requiring fiscal notes therefor, so as to provide for the attachment of fiscal notes to the enrolled copy of such bills; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 19. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting persons, firms or corporations en gaged in the purchase of junk and commonly known as junk dealers, to enter upon the lands of another for the purpose of soliciting business or buying junk, without the written permission of the owner of the land or permission of the tenant thereof, and requiring junk dealers to register with the judge of the probate court of the county in which such business is conducted; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 53. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to prohibit the obtaining of or attempt to obtain certain settle ments, releases or statements from certain injured persons; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 96. By Senators Howard of the 42nd, Shapard of the 28th, Barnes of the 33rd and others:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 105. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Holley of the 22nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of "fair market value", so as to provide that the tax assessors shall consider certain criteria in determining fair market value of real property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allow ances of members of the General Assembly, so as to provide for com pensation for the Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Admin istration Floor Leaders of the Senate and Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Floor Leaders of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SR 21. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Howard of the 42nd and Starr of the 44th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the term(s) of office, election, nomination, and appointment of certain justices and judges; to provide for a Judicial Nominating Com mission and the members, powers, duties, qualifications and terms there of; to provide for eligibility for nomination or election as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Judge of the Superior Court; to provide for the retirement of justices and judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SR 36. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Reynolds of the 48th and Dean of the 31st:
A Resolution creating a special Study Commission to inquire into and propose solutions to all matters related to a potential fluctuation of State gasoline tax revenues; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and referred to the Com mittee on Highways:

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SR 41. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Reynolds of the 48th and Holloway of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to the installation of protective devices at railroad cross ings; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, as a result of efforts of the General Assembly and Department of Transportation, electronic protective devices are being installed at 100 railroad crossings this year, where only 20 were installed two years ago and 56 last year; and

WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly are still con cerned at the number of accidents and IOPS of life at railroad crossings in this State and at the possibility of additional accidents involving school buses; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, enacted by the General Assembly in 1973, provides procedures for the installation of protective devices at railroad crossings when such protection is reasonably necessary for the safety of the traveling public; and

WHEREAS, any municipal or county governing authority may order the protection of a grade crossing by the installation of such devices; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation provides for a division of cost of acquisition and installation and maintenance responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this Body do hereby express their concern over the number of accidents and loss of life at railroad crossings and at the possibility of additional accidents involving school buses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each county board of educa tion and the board of education of each independent school district is hereby requested to send to the Department of Transportation and to their respective county or municipal governing authority a listing of all railroad crossings which their school buses use and which have no electronic protective devices. The said boards of education should identi fy which railroad crossings they consider the most dangerous.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the chairman of each county board of education and board of education of each indepenednt school district.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

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HB 47. By Representatives Egan of the 25th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill providing an additional method for the exercise of the power of eminent domain before a special master so as to change the compensation of the special master; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:
Senate Amendment to HB 47:
Amend HB 47 by.changing on page 1, line 25, the amount "$250.00" to "$150.00".

Representative Egan of the 25th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 47.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 47 was disagreed to.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 21. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-602, relating to the probate of a will in solemn form so as to provide that probate in solemn form may be had by the proving of the will by one witness if no caveat is filed; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray

Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance

Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper

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Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones

Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.
Pinkston Rainey Randall

Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative were Representatives Egan and Larsen, G. K.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Baugh Beck Blackshear Childs Glanton

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Horton Jessup Lambert Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. McDonald Parham Parkman Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 2.

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

HR 129. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION
To amend the rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that House Rule 211 is hereby amended by striking the last paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Except as hereinafter provided, all meetings of any committee or subcommittee of the House, including interim committees, with the ex ception of the Committee on Rules when fixing the Calendar, shall be open to the public. Provided, however, when a Conference Committee has been appointed and has begun meeting, if two Senate members of the committee and two House members of the committee shall decide that the efficiency of the committee is being impeded or the committee is unable to make sound fiscal recommendations, resulting from public meetings, a report of this decision shall be made by the House con ferees to the full House. The full House shall then vote, and if a majority of the members elected to the House vote to adopt said report, the Con ference Committee shall continue its deliberations in Executive Session. The Conference Committee may establish rules for the conduct of its meetings not in conflict with the provisions of this rule. By a majority vote of a quorum of the committee or subcommittee, a meeting may be closed to the public when the committee or subcommittee is: (1) dis cussing the future acquisition of real estate, or (2) discussing the appointment, employment, disciplinary action or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or (3) hearing complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee re quests that the meeting be open to the public."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron

Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster

Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun

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659

Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Greer
Ham
Hamilton
Harden
Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G.
Harris, J. F.
Harrison
Hatcher
Hawkins
Hays

Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard
Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nix
Noble
Owens
Oxford
Parham
Parkman
Parrish

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles
Townsend Triplett Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
Wheeler
White
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Hill, B. L. Holmes

Scott Sigman

Stone

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Blackshear Brown Clifton Dean

Glanton Glover Horton Karrh Lane, W. J.

Matthews, C. Nessmith Phillips, W. R. Tolbert Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite majority of a quorum voting, pursuant to the rules of the House, was adopted.

HB 131. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Cole of the 6th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to preliminary provisions relative to banks and banking so as to define and redefine certain terms; to authorize the Commissioner of the Dept. of Banking and Finance to regulate the acquisition and control of stocks in banks and bank holding companies by bank holding companies; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Egan of the 25th moves to amend HB 131 by adding subparagraph (c) to Section 3 as follows:
"(c) Nothing contained in this Section shall affect the obli gation of any person or company to comply with the provisions of any order of any Court or the Commissioner entered prior to the effective date of this Act."

The following amendment was read:
Representative Patten of the 146th moves to amend HB 131 by adding at the end of Section 3 (after line 19, page 7) as following:
"The Commissioner shall have no authority to grant approval of acquisition of any bank located in any county of less than 30,000 population.", such to be an appropriately lettered paragraph of new Code Section 13-207.1.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks

Bargeron Bray Buck

Burruss Carlisle Carr

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661

Carter Castleberry Childers Clifton Collins Colwell Cox Culpepper Dover Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Gammage Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hays Howard Howell Hudson

Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Johnson, W. R. Karrh Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Leonard Logan Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Mostiler Nix Noble Oxford Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Toles Twiggs Walker Wall Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Connell
Cooper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Long Lucas Mann

Marcus McKinney Miles Milford Mullinax Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall
Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Smyre Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle

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White Whitmire Williams

Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Jordan Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Nessmith

Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 65, nays 107.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Irwin of the 130th moves to amend HB 131 by adding in Section 3 of said Bill, on page 7, thereof, a new subsection designated (d), to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding anything in sub-sections (a) and (b) hereof to the contrary, the commissioner's authority to approve an acqui sition shall expire on June 30, 1980.", and a new subsection desig nated (e) to read as follows:
"No bank holding company shall acquire control over more than 2 banks in any one calendar year.".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Bowman Bray Buck
Burruss Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Childers
Clark, L. Clifton
Coleman Collins

Colwell Cox Culpepper Dover Evans, B. Felton Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Ham Harris, B. B.
Harrison Hays
Howard Howell

Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Karrh Kilgore Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leonard
Logan Mann

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663

Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Noble Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Rainey Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Snow Stone Toles Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Cole Connell Cooper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Gignilliat
Glover

Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Jackson Jones Keyton King Knight Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leggett Linder Long Lucas Marcus McKinney Miles Milford Nix Owens Parham
Parrish
Peters

Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Beckham Jordan

Matthews, C.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 80, nays 95.

The amendment was lost.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 131 by adding to the end of Section 3 thereof and thereby to the new Code Section 13-207.1 an additional paragraph (d) as follows:

"(d) The Commissioner shall not grant any such contemplated approval until he shall first cause reasonable public notice of the proposed action to be given in the area to be affected and until he shall first afford to the public an opportunity to submit for the Commissioner's consideration information, objections and opinion as to the proposed action and its effect.".

The following amendment was read:
Representative Logan of 62nd moves to amend HB 131:
By striking the date July 1, 1975, wherever the same shall appear and inserting in lieu thereof the date July 1, 1978.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bargeron Beckham Bray Buck Carlisle Carr
Castleberry Childers Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell Cooper Cox
Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, W. Evans, B. Felton Poster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glanton Ham

Harris, B. B. Harrison Hays Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.
Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Kilgore Kreeger
Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler

Mullinax Nessmith Noble Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L.
Rainey Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Snow Stone Toles Twiggs Walker Wall Ware Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

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665

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Carter Chance Childs Clark, Betty Cole Coleman Connell Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D.

Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Jones Keyton King Knight Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leggett Linder Long Lucas Marcus McKinney Miles Nix Owens Parham

Parrish Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Watson Wheeler White Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Jordan

Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 81, nays 92.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Buck of the 95th moves to amend HB 131 as follows:
By inserting in the title, following the word "exercised", on line 8 of page 1, the following:
"; to provide that bank holding companies and subsidiaries or affiliates thereof shall be regulated, controlled and examined by the

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Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Finance; to pro vide for rules, regulations, practices and procedures".
By striking the material quoted in Section 4 as subsections (d) and (e) of Code Section 13-207.2, on lines 17 through 31 of page 8, in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) Bank Holding Companies and subsidiaries or affiliates thereof shall be regulated, controlled and examined by the Commis sioner of Banking to the same extent that he regulates, controls and examines State Banks and other financial institutions under his jurisdiction, which would be in addition to the authority of the Federal Reserve Board as fixed by the laws of the United States. The Commissioner of Banking is hereby authorized, directed and required to promulgate, with precision, rules and regulations and investment procedures in the regulation, examination and control of Bank Holding Companies doing business in this State.".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Beckham Berry Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, W. Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage

Glanton Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford

Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Toles Twiggs Walker Wall Ware Whitmire Wilson Wood

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

667

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Chance Clark, Betty Cole Connell Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glover

Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Jones Keyton King Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leggett Linder Long Lucas Marcus McKinney Miles Parham
Parrish Peters
Petro Phillips, R. T.

Pinkston Randall Ray Richardson Russell, W, B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplet* Tucker Vaughn Waddle Watson West Wheeler ' White Williams Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bolster Jordan

Matthews, C.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 92, nays 83.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Buck of the 95th moves to amend HB 131 as follows:
By striking the material quoted in Section 3 as subsection (b) of Code Section 13-207.1, on lines 15 through 19 of page 7, in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The Commissioner shall not approve:
(1) any acquisition or merger or consolidation under this Sec tion which would result in a monopoly, or which would be in fur-

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therance of any combination or conspiracy to monopolize or to at tempt to monopolize the business of banking in any part of the State of Georgia, or

(2) any other proposed acquisition or merger or consolidation under this Section whose effect in any section of the State may be substantially to lessen competition, or to tend to create a monopoly, or which in any other manner would be in restraint of trade, unless it finds that the anticompetitive effects of the proposed transaction are clearly outweighed in the public interest by the probable effect of the transaction in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be served.

In every case, the Commissioner shall take into consideration the fiancial and managerial resources and future prospects of the company or companies and the banks concerned, and the convenience and needs of the community to be served."

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Games Carr Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Cole Connell Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan Eliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Jones Keyton King Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.

Leggett Linder Long1 Lucas Marcus McKinney Miles Mullinax Owens Parham Parrish Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Sweat

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

669

Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle West

Wheeler White Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bergeron Bray Buck Burruss Carlisle Carter Castleberry Childers Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Culpepper Dover Edwards, W. Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glanton Ham Harris, J. F.

Harrison Hays Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Kilgore Knight Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler Nessmith

Nix Noble Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Thomason Toles Walker Wall Ware Watson Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Jordan Kreeger

Matthews, C.

Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 92, nays 82.

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

Representative Kreeger of the 20th stated that his vote was not recorded due to mechanical malfunction. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" on HB 131, as amended.

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Representative Hawkins of the 50th stated that his vote was not recorded due to mechanical malfunction. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" on HB 131, as amended.

Representative Twiggs of the 4th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" but intended to vote "nay" on the passage of HB 131, as amended.

Representative Jordan of the 58th requested the following appear in the Journal:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta, Georgia

February 12, 1975

Mr. Speaker:

I request to be excused from voting on House Bill 131 under rule 194 or 195. I am the owner of approximately 5,000 shares of stock in three different independent banks and one C&S correspondent bank. Either an affirmative vote or a negative vote might be construed as a self serving vote. Upon this basis, I make my request.

HJ:da

Sincerely
/s/ Hugh Jordan District 58th

Representative Buck of the 95th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 131, as amended.

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975: known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia:

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Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975, known as the "Gen eral Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 1508), is hereby amended by changing the revenue estimate so that it now shall be $1,658,000,000, and striking the following:

PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH,

and Sections 1 through 48, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

"PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch ._....,,.._.__..__..

Legislative Branch Object Classes:

Operations _____._.......__,,____,,_.-..._....___._.,.....

Election Blanks and Other Election

Expenses ___.........____.___._..--......__.___.,,..,,..

Georgia Education Improvement

Council ______.....,,.______.,,........,,__.__......____.

1. Operations .----.-.,,.--.----.___.---.----.._..

Total Funds Budgeted _.,,__________,,_-_____.

State Funds Budgeted .

.

2. For election blanks and other

election expenses ..--_.__.--._---......

Total Funds Budgeted _....,,._.._.........

State Funds Budgeted _.-___--._----_-___

3. Georgia Education Improvement

Council ._.._.___........._.__,,._.__.....__.__._...

Total Funds Budgeted _.....____._.._._..____.

State Funds Budgeted .._.........._..__.....

7,786,000
7,000,000
700,000
86,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000
700,000 700,000 700,000
86,000 86,000 86,000

For compensation, expenses, mileage, allow ances, air travel expense and benefits for mem bers of the General Assembly, and for the of ficials, employees, and committees of the General Assembly, and each branch thereof; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Governor and Speakers of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uni form State Laws; National Conference of Legis lative Leaders, Conference of Insurance Legis lators, and Marine Fisheries Compact; for equip ment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the Legislative Branch; for the necessary cost of renovating and repair ing the housing and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for cost of compiling, pub lishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of

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the General Assembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee, Office of Legislative Counsel, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as authorized by law.

The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legisla tive Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regula tions relative to the expenditure of funds ap propriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended with out prior approval of the Committee. The Com mittee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appro priations.

Section 2. Department of Audits ,,,,_.-.........$
Department of Audits Object Classes:
Operations __._.....-..........-.......-.-._-..._........ ..$ Tax Ratio Study ...,,..,,........_..-_....,,_...._.........$ 1. Operations -.......................---_..__._._...-$
Total Funds Budgeted ....,,__.................$ State Funds Budgeted ..................___._._.$ 2. Tax Ratio Study __,,_._..___-__-___-_--...._,,.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted _____...__..__.___._,,.__,,$ State Funds Budgeted ,,...._............._._...$

2,186,000
1,861,000 325,000
1,861,000 1,861,000 1,861,000
325,000 325,000 325,000

PART II.
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court .....--....-................$
For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each addi tional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allocated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent

976,601

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defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess. pp. 478-479.
Section 4. Superior Courts .-...........,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,$
For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage autho rized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges authorized to attend the Na tional College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
For payment of salaries, contingent expense allowances, the payment of mileage and other ex penses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.
Provided, however, that the listed appropria tion shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of -$6,000 per annum for each addi tional District Attorney Emeritus position estab lished during the fiscal year.
Provided, further, that the listed appropria tion shall be increased by the amount of $32,500 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the 1974 session of the General Assembly.

673 6,810,056

Section 5. Court of Appeals ._._..._...__..__.......$
For the cost of operating the State Court of Appeals, including salaries and retirement contri butions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Pro vided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

1,042,140

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court .,,.,,.-...._.-___-....--.._,,.-,,-.-__,,---$

118,980

For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.
Section 7. Appellate Court Reports ._.........,,$

62,000

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For the cost of printing and distributing the report of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission ..____.___.._---..............._______.._.

5,000

For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting

15,065

For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

PART III.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative

Services

_-,,.,,.----$ 9,639,883

Department of Administrative Services Object Classes:
Personal Service -...,,_.__..._---_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ______....-...._....$ Travel __.___..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.___$ Publications and Printing __....-.-__-____--...$ Equipment Purchases .....,,_...__..._._......__-__.$ Per Diem and Fees ..___.___..,,........_______.....,,..$ Computer Charges _.......__.__.,,____.____._....__..._.$ Workmen's Compensation _..,,_.__.___..__.........$ Direct Payments to Authority for
Operations ____..__.__..______________.___.____.__-..___-_-_$ Capital Outlay .._.__.-_...-..-_...__._.._._.._.__.._.......$ General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund __..$ Authority Lease Rentals ,,...._..__._._.._.._._.....$ Telephone Billings ...._..__._._.._..._......_...__.___.$

11,754,312 9,095,663
108,350 164,000 317,442 197,812 42,000 780,983 740,000
1,595,699 548,000 240,000
3,112,753 8,620,365

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:
Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ,,..,,..--,,$
Capital Outlay ......_____._._-.._........_...____..$ General Obligation Debt Sinking
Fund ,,-,,__----.$ Authority Lease Rentals ...__.__..._........_.$ Total Funds Budgeted _...-.._._.-_.__..._.._...$ State Funds Budgeted _...._........_..__._._.....$
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $458,000 is designated

1,595,699 548,000
240,000 3,112,753 5,496,452 5,496,452

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
and committed for implementation of the Capital Hill Master Plan.
2. Departmental Administration Budget:
Personal Services _.--______...______,,...-___,,__._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .--...----.$ Travel -__........._--_.........__-.._..-..__....___._.._.__.$ Publications and Printing _____.____._.______--$ Equipment Purchases ._.._--..__._--____----.$ Per Diem and Fees ..___.....-___......._.___..._.$ Computer Charges .___..._.--......----....---$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.__,,____.__-_____,,__-$ State Funds Budgeted .._......__.._..-_.........$ Total Positions Budgeted ._............__._.._._.

675
518,158 54,000
9,000 6,300 5,100 2,700 18,300 613,858 593,738
35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ......_-_...._-......_.--...__._:..$ Regular Operating Expenses .--,,......--.$ Travel _._,,__...._..$ Publications and Printing _._....,,..._....__.$ Equipment Purchases ....__--_...__-....__.._..$ Computer Charges _,,__.,, __.___$ Total Funds Budgeted .___...______._______.._-$ State Funds Budgeted ...._......_.__....__._..$ Total Positions Budgeted _.___..._.___......_-

326,348 35,000
2,000 12,500 1,000 656,792 1,033,640 1,033,640
21

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $277,327 is des ignated and committed for the operations of the uniform statewide personnel and payroll account ing system (PACS) ; and $374,625 is designated and committed for the development of a uniform statewide financial accounting system (FACS).
4. Self Insurance Administration Budget:
Personal Services __...._.__...,,_.-._....___....,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses _--._------.? Travel _......_.-._.___-......____,,._.._.__-.,,__-__...._,,..? Publications and Printing ,,_____._._______.$ Equipment Purchases ___..._______--____,,_--_$ Computer Charges _.....,,_--__.,,__.-.,,___...,,.$ Workmen's Compensation ___._.________________..$ Total Funds Budgeted _._._.___._-___...._.....j State Funds Budgeted _..._..._......__._.....-.$ Total Positions Budgeted ....._.--...._----.;

218,708 12,000 26,000 3,000 1,000 1,000
740,000 1,001,708
972,691 17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:
Personal Services _._,,_......__.........,,.,,._.-.$ Regular Operating Expenses _....._.___.__..$ Travel _.._........._.......___-.._____......._..-...__-..$ Publications and Printing __....___....,,.._..$

681,305 66,861 12,600 30,400

676

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Equipment Purchases ,,._______.__._.._.......$ Computer Charges _.---._--_--_,,--____________$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_.............._..$ State Funds Budgeted ............................I Total Positions Budget _... ,,

6,000 35,000 832,166 832,166
53

6. General Services Administration Budget:
Personal Services ..............,,..................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........._.,,.$ Travel ___.............,,...__.._...__.._,,.._.._.,,__.._.,,__$ Publications and Printing ___________,,_,,__._$ Equipment Purchases ............,,.._,,..,,.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ...,,..,,-........._....$ State Funds Budgeted ____--.____,,.______.__.._$ Total Positions Budgeted ..,,_......,,..-......

162,681 14,158 3,000 1,220
866 181,925 93,747
13

7. Property Management Administrative Budget:

Personal Services

,,___._____.__$

Regular Operating Expenses ._..____________$

Travel ..............-.___-_..,,__,,_.,,,,__._...._.__.,,._$

Publications and Printing .........,,.........$

Equipment Purchases _-__-_______._______--____$

Computer Charges _._._._,,,,,,__.___._,,.__..$

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................$

State Funds Budgeted ____________.__,,__________$

Total Positions Budgeted -_.._.--.------,,_

106,998 167,883
1,500 1,350 4,000 12,000 293,731 153,848
9

8. Data Processing Services Budget:
Personal Services .,,.........,,................,,.....$ Regular Operating Expenses _____,,_.___.___$ Travel .._,,_.___.._....__.._._..._.$ Publications and Printing ___,,_________,,,,..$ Equipment Purchases ..____--._---_--_----__$ Per Diem and Fees ...-....._....-..............$ Total Funds Budgeted _________________.________$ State Funds Budgeted ......,,...,,.__......__._..$ Total Positions Budgeted _________......._..___.

7,570,277 6,929,208
25,400 51,000 54,336 2S.300 14,655,521 -0-
624

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:
Personal Services ___.________,,_________,,___________$ Regular Operating Expenses --.........,,..$ Travel -__.-___-i_-__.__..___-..__._--..____.___..__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..$ Equipment Purchases -_,,,,__,,----_------$ Computer Charges ..................................$ Total Funds Budgeted _______________,,___________$ State Funds Budgeted ....._................._....$ Total Positions Budgeted _.__......_..._.....

103,624 180,170
2,000 155,000
1,200 3,000 444,994 -0-
13

10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services ......________._-_,,-._____._.._..$ 1,067,682

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

677

Regular Operating Expenses ,,___,,.----,,$ Travel ................... ....^ Publications and Printing ,,......__,,.....___$ Equipment Purchases ...___._._......__-_-.....$ Computer Charges .__......__.._--._.__..__.--.$ Telephone Billings ___________.___.-.._--__.___,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted _____,,______._____,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ....,,..,,._.,,.__.....$ Total Positions Budgeted _.......-.,,......,,._

217,645 9,000
33,000 34,800 48,391 8,620,365 10,030,883 -0-
97

11. Printing Services Budget:
Personal Services ...................... .....^ Regular Operating Expenses __,,__________$ Travel ....................................$ Publications and Printing _,,_____._,,.,,____$ Equipment Purchases ._,,_------_,,--.-__-.$ Computer Charges ....................... ......^ Total Funds Budgeted .____.__.,,__._._____-__..$ State Funds Budgeted ............................I Total Positions Budgeted _._._--_._____._-____

818,322 730,688
14,000 167,672 45,825
4,000 1,780,507
-075

12. Central Supply Services Budget:
Personal Services .__-,,--.-.._--.......,,,,--..$ Regular Operating Expenses _.____--_--.__$ Travel ............................................... ....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..$' Publications and Printing -..,,,,--....,,.. $ Equipment Purchases ............................$ Computer Charges ...................^ Total Funds Budgeted ......... .........$ State Funds Budgeted _.-...-.-__.....,,..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted .--._.-....___--...

76,493 649,400
1,000 9,000 5,000 39,885 2,500 783,278 294,885
9

13. State Properties Commission Budget:
Personal Services .--,,--._--.----...------...$ Regular Operating Expenses .._.__......--.$ Travel --._..._-......_,,...-__-_.-.......__....--.$ Publications and Printing ...___--.......,_.$ Equipment Purchases _--_------_,,----_.$ Per Diem and Fees ---______._--_____,,--__$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,....,,.__._-_.-_.,,.$ State Funds Budgeted _.__.,,_--______._,,-._.$ Total Positions Budgeted --.--_,,..-..---..

71,450 31,000
1,000 1,500 2,000 14,000 120,950 120,950
4

14. Volunteer Services Budget:
Personal Services .............................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses .,,........__...$ Travel ...............................................$ Publications and Printing ....................$ Equipment Purchases __---_-__._--.__.--$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................^

32,266 7,650 1,850 4,500 1,500 47,766

678

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State Funds Budgeted ._,,_..,,___.____,,,,__.$ Total Positions Budgeted ...___.__._........_._

47,766 2

Section 11. Department of Agriculture ......$ 16,191,070

Department of Agriculture Object Classes:

Personal Services ..................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....___--..,,.._-.$ Travel .................. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._._.$ Publications and Printing ,,______,,_.__.____.___.$ Equipment Purchases __.__......._.___._-..-...._..$ Per Diem and Fees ................$ Computer Charges ................ ....^ Fire Ant Eradication ___.______.___,,,,$ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract ..$ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract _.$ Poultry Improvement Contract _---__._--_--$ Veterinary Fees ._._......__.__-.___-..._.__._-.._..--_.$ Poultry Research Contract with Georgia
Institute of Technology ....-.......-..--.......$ Contract with University of Georgia to
Study Asiatic New Castle Disease .,,.....$ Payments to Agrirama Authority for
Operations and Construction ----_____,,_._$ Indemnities .......................................$ Advertising Contract ..................^ Authority Lease Rentals ..-,,.........._._.._.....,,$ Capital Outlay ......................$

9,784,081 990,675 681,000 170,020 335,050 73,900 71,900 112,361
1,500,000 200,000 300,000 515,000 525,000
125,000
250,000
340,000 250,000
35,000 945,000 600,000

1. Plant Industry Budget:
Personal Services __._.....___..........__._.......$ Regular Operating Expenses ._........_.__..$ Travel ............................ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..$ Publications and Printing ......._..._....__._.$ Equipment Purchases ............................^ Per Diem and Fees ,,..._......___.._......_._.._..$ Fire Ant Eradication ............................^ Total Funds Budgeted __.......__..__.......__$ State Funds Budgeted ............................$ Total Positions Budget .._._._......-._._......

1,972,340 143,600 90,700 43,920 25,900 35,000 1,900
1,500,000 3,813,360 3,732,360
194

2. Animal Industry Budget:
Personal Services ......-......---..........-I Regular Operating Expenses -_--.------$ Travel ......................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..$ Publications and Printing ,,_,,....._.._.--.$ Equipment Purchases --,,...-------.,,_,,---$ Athens Veterinary Laboratory
Contract ...................................... ^

623,869 63,975 32,500 19,800
8,550 4,200
200,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

679

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract _._._..._..-.___..___-.-...-___----.......$
Poultry Improvement Contract ----...._.$ Veterinary Fees ,,___.,,___---_,,$ Poultry Research Contract with Georgia
Institute of Technology .__.,,__.__._.......$ Contract with University of Georgia
to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease .-.._.._..__-.-.....--____-........._..__-.-_..$ Indemnities _.__........____._._......._.______...._.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__._....._..___..____-___..$ State Funds Budgeted ___.._..........___.__-.....$ Total Positions Budgeted __....,,..--__....

300,000 515,000 525,000
125,000
250,000 250,000 2,917,894 2,901,644
51

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services ___.,,._.__-____.__._._.,,.-.._.____.$

Regular Operating Expenses ______...._..._.$

Travel

.._.._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.$

Publications and Printing _.______.._.________$

Equipment Purchases ..__.__.......__.__.......__.$

Per Diem and Fees .__._....._......_.___.........$

Capital Outlay .........__.______...._.,,_.._____......$

Advertising Contract ....___.__-......_.____.__.$

Authority Lease Rentals _____.______.._______.$

Total Funds Budgeted ._,,_____.__.____...__.__.$

State Funds Budgeted ___.....___.__.___-......$.

Total Positions Budgeted ......._...._.__..._..

1,042,336 182,650 41,200 20,700 10,000 3,200 5,000 600,000 35,000 945,000
2,885,086 2,724,086
97

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $600,000 State Funds is designated and committed to construction at the Augusta and Thomasville State Farmers' Markets only.

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget:

Personal Services ...--_.--.___..._.------_,,._. Regular Operating Expenses _--...--_.__.. Travel .______,,___._______.___.___.__,___.___.______________. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . Publications and Printing ........_____..._. Equipment Purchases _,,____._,,--_,,--,,___-. Total Funds Budgeted ..___.._..........._._._.. State Funds Budgeted ......-------.--..... Total Positions Budgeted .--.-------..__..

1,237,775 53,700
155,000 23,460
1,500 6,000 1,477,435 1,477,435
126

5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ______._______.___,,_______,,.____$ Regular Operating Expenses .-------.....$ Travel .................. ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .$ Publications and Printing ___.___----._._.__$

759,698 65,950 18,700
4,000 18,600

680

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Equipment Purchases .-......----------.--.$ Per Diem and Fees ......_..._...--..............$ Computer Charges ................._______,,,,_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......-..---,,_-_.$ State Funds Budgeted ........,,-..._._-.._-._.$ Total Positions Budgeted ..____--..--__---

5,000 1,000 112,361 985,309 968,309
55

6. Information and Education Budget:
Personal Services ......,,,,....._...-..------$ Regular Operating Expenses ................$ Travel .._......_..,,..,,._.,,....._..___..._.._.-.._-__.-$ Publications and Printing .__-----------$ Equipment Purchases --..----------_--,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted .......__------$ State Funds Budgeted .........................^ Total Positions Budgeted __,,.,,._..._--..._..

104,874 232,100
1,000 254,500
3,000 595,474 595,474
11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget:
Personal Services ... ........._.......-.-..-.-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ....--.---_.$ Travel ........._.........,,..._................._...._..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..$ Publications and Printing ......-...,,.--....$ Equipment Purchases --.-..--,,----------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............-..-..-.....-$ State Funds Budgeted ._..._.....---.--.$ Total Positions Budgeted .._._...._...........-

635,030 9,400 63,700
22,980 6,600 12,500 833,210 833,210
61

8. Consumer Protection Budget:
Personal Services ,,..,,....,,........-------$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._--.----.$ Travel ......................... ...^.........^....^ Publications and Printing ...................$ Equipment Purchases .._,,....------------$ Per Diem and Fees ..............,,--,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ State Funds Budgeted ._,,.,,...,,.----$ Total Positions Budgeted ....,,...-,,.,,--

497,010 37,100
29,400 2,500 2,000 1,000 569,010 569,010
38

9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget:

Personal Services ,,,,___.,,-...,,..-._..-......$ Regular Operating Expenses .--............$ Travel .-.-.-.....-..-.--...--....--.---I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases - $ Publications and Printing ......,,._..,,.--.$ Equipment Purchases .._........--.......,,,,...$ Total Funds Budgeted .___-......_.--..$ State Funds Budgeted ...-.......-...---$ Total Positions Budgeted ......................

1,217,476 57,200
115,000 35,160 3,700 2,000
1,430,536 1,252,536
107

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

681

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services ..,,...._...--...--.--..._,,.--$

Regular Operating Expenses ,,--_----...$

Travel .______._._._______.,,.,,__.,,_.._...,,._,,_,,_..._ $

Publications and Printing .--.,,..,,--.-.,,$

Equipment Purchases __,,._--------_--__..$

Per Diem and1 Fees ..........

$

Total Funds Budgeted ......__..................$

State Funds Budgeted .....................$

Total Positions Budgeted -_.,,.--.__________

1,693,673 62,000 133,800 3,200 1,000 63,000
1,956,673 797,006 144

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget:

Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations _._________--_,,_.,,_._--._,, _____$
Total Funds Budgeted ,,__.._..-_________$ ' State Funds Budgeted ......................... ^
Total Positions Budgeted ____________

340,000 340,000 340,000
3

Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance ..........................................________$ 1,307,843

Department of Banking and Finance Object Classes:

Personal Services ................................ ....^ Regular Operating Expenses ________.___$ Travel ___._._ ,,,,._.,,___,, _._.__ ._.....__..__$ Publications and Printing _,,,,,,,,,_,,_,,,,____,,$ Equipment Purchases ,,,,_,,__________,,_,,,,,,$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................^ Computer Charges --------__---------------$

1,038,623 34,484
195,856 10,500 5,880 4,500 23,000

1. Administrative Budget:
Personal Services ........................ .........$ Regular Operating Expenses ..,,---,,__.$ Travel ._,,______________________.__...._._._......._.$ Publications and Printing ----------.--.$ Equipment Purchases ............................$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................4 Computer Charges .-....-...-....._.,,_.___,,-? Total Funds Budgeted ,,_,,.,,-_...__..__-..-$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................i Total Positions Budgeted _..________,,,,__-

288,743
27,760 4,700
10,500 1,500 4,500 23,000 360,703 355,703
20

2. Examination Budget:
Personal Services ....................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,,,.,,..,,..$ Travel ....__....._.._......__....-__...__._..$ Equipment Purchases ...__--.--_....----.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._..._-_..--__,,-.,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................^ Total Positions Budgeted .___..,,.._._

749,880 6,724
191,156 4,380
952,140 952,140
57

682

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Section 13. Department of Community Development

A. Department of Community Development ... $ 7,797,797

Department of Community Development Object Classes:

Personal Services ..........................^

Regular Operating Expenses .,,_____________..__.$

Travel .................................

..^,

Publication and Printing ..........__._............_.$

Equipment Purchases ..-.--.----.....--....----$

Per Diem and Fees ....................$

Computer Charges ............................. ..^

Advertising _.__...__.___,,_______.,,______,,..._..__.__......$

Grants to Area Planning and Development

Commissions ................. ..........$

HUD-701 Planning Grants ......._....___.._..._..$

Authority Lease Rentals .__._-..........-._-_.$

1,957,700 898,052 148,002 37,348 11,315 290,934 43,741 750,000
1,170,000 1,098,000 2,850,000

1. Industry Budget:
Personal Services ............ ....^ Regular Operating Expenses .._.___------$ Travel _,,__.______.._._--._.--$ Publications and Printing .___.______._...____$ Per Diem and Fees ___.____.__-_.___._._.._-__-$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-_........__.___-__..$ State Funds Budgeted ..........._._..__..........$ Total Positions Budgeted _..........._.__...__.

253,217 30,450 35,225 2,000 4,500 325,392 325,392
15

2. Research Budget:
Personal Services ...............$ Regular Operating Expenses ____.._.,,----$ Travel _.._..._-.---.,,.-$ Publications and Printing .___..........,,._,,.$ Equipment Purchases ,,...--.._._,,.._..-..--.-$ Per Diem and Fees ................................^ Computer Charges .._._....._....._...___._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........__..........-._.$ State Funds Budgeted __.._-_......._...._._-$ Total Positions Budgeted __.__________._...__.-

226,245 45,061 5,239 2,100 2,000 26,800 17,741 325,186 284,325
17

3. Tourist Budget:
Personal Services .................. ^ .......$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,___.------$ Travel .................. ^ Publications and Printing ._..._..........__..$ Equipment Purchases .------...--.-------I Per Diem and Fees .............................I Computer Charges ............... ...........^ Total Funds Budgeted ..................$ State Funds Budgeted _..........___......._....$ Total Positions Budgeted ....___...........__.

629,465 413,624 30,398
300 6,100 42,300 4,000 1,126,187 1,126,187
70

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

683

4. Community Affairs Budget:

Personal Services ___,,..-,,__.__-___--...,,..__.$

Regular Operating Expenses --_--__-,,__,,$

Travel

.... ......._,,._$

Publications and Printing __._,,...._._......$

Equipment Purchases .--______,,_----..----.$

Per Diem and Fees ._....,,.__.._..-...._......__-$

Total Funds Budgeted _____..-___-.____-_-.$

State Funds Budgeted .....__........_._-._.._.__.$

Total Positions Budgeted -..----__.__----

298,702 44,667 13,340
6,448 1,215 35,549 399,921 155,530
18

5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services -............,,._....._,,_.._...,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____,,______..$ ' Travel ...._._......._..,_.........._-.,,..._.__..__.._....._.$ Publications and Printing ........___.___.__..$ Per Diem and Fees _._......._.__........__..___._.$ Computer Charges .___._,,._....____.__-.........$ Total Funds Budgeted -_._.........._.____.....$ State Funds Budgeted _._______.___._._____.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted ._..___.,,......,,_

493,599 301,350
26,200 25,500 68,185
2,000 916,834 842,791
34

6. International Budget:
Personal Services .._.__.....__.._,,_,,_.$ Regular Operating Expenses .--__.,,-.,,.$ Travel -._..-...._._...,,__,,$ Publications and Printing ______,,..,,______.$ Equipment Purchases -- .,,.----.----..,,._.$ Per Diem and Fees __.....,,__..__.....___.__._...$ Computer Charges ....._.__......._-_.___......._$ Total Funds Budgeted .-.._._.......,_____....$ State Funds Budgeted -.....___...-.....__.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted ......._..__...__.__-

56,472 62,900 37,600 1,000 2,000 113,600 20,000 293,572 293,572
3

7. Advertising Budget:
Advertising __.._._________._____.,,____,,___._.__.______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__,,.....__-_......._.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._,,.__...........____,,$

750,000 750,000 750,000

8. Community Planning and Development Budget:
HUD-701 Planning Grants ...._._...........$ 1,098,000 Grants to Area Planning and Development
Commissions __....,,-______....-.._.-__-_._......__.$ 1,170,000 Total Funds Budgeted ...,,__.......___._._....$ 2,268,000 State Funds Budgeted ._......__.__._...._._,,_.$ 1,170,000

9. Georgia Ports Authority Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals ___.___..__..__________.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_._-_-_........__$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................I

2,850,000 2,850,000 2,850,000

684

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B. State Crime Commission ................................ ^ 1,048,751

State Crime Commission Object Classes:
Personal Services ......_.._..__..........,,_.._._._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................^ Travel ........................................$ Publications and Printing ___.._.___.._____,...__.$ Equipment Purchases ------..---.....,............$ Per Diem and Fees _.__._..____..___-._--_________._.$ Computer Charges .......--....--...----.....--.--$ LEAA Action Local ..........$ LEAA Action State ..........--......--.-.......-$ LEAA State Buy In _._......._.._...$ LEAA Discretionary ..- -- .-...$ LEAA Planning .......,,._...__.._.,,.........._..._.....$

615,409 243,997 26,760
10,800 2,000 221,335 7,155 11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062 507,809 460,000

1. State Crime Commission Budget:

Personal Services .......................^

Regular Operating Expenses _..__._______.$

Travel .................

$

Publications and Printing .....................i

Equipment Purchases .__._._.___-__-.__._....__..$

Per Diem and Fees .........................$

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................^

State Funds Budgeted ............................^

Total Positions Budgeted .......,,.,,_.........

532,361 234,950
21,000 10,300 2,000 218,927 1,019,538 65,001
35

2. Crime Statistics Data Center Budget:
Personal Services ...........................^ Regular Operating Expenses .,,--..----.$ Travel .............................................$ Publications and Printing __,,_,,....___.___..$ Computer Charges ...............,........$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_-__.........--.$ State Funds Budgeted _....................._.$ Total Positions Budgeted .__-_..._.__,,_....--

52,533 7,120 3,600
500 7,155 70,908 -0-
4

3. Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget:

Personal Services ..................... ..........J$
Regular Operating Expenses .,,......_._...$ Travel .................................$
Per Diem and Fees -._.....-.,,.,,....--_..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................^ State Funds Budgeted ..........................^ Total Positions Budgeted -.......,,_._._.....

30,515
1,927 2,160
2,408 37,010 -0-
2

4. LEAA Grants
LEAA Action Local ................... ...........$ LEAA Action State ................................i LEAA State Buy-In ...._........_....__........_.$

11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

685

LEAA Discretionary ________.______..--._,,____$ LEA A Planning ,,........___........._......_......_.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__..__..........._.____? State Funds Budgeted .......-......-_._.....$

507,809 460,000 23,061,752 983,750

Section 14. Office of Comptroller General _ $ 2,826,0-96

Office of Comptroller General Object Classes:
Personal Services .__._._....____.__,,____.___.___._____._$ Regular Operating Expenses ________._,,_,,____$ Travel _.____......___.,,.....,,__.__......._.___.._......____._..$ Publications and Printing ____.__.____.__________.$ Equipment Purchases ................___..._.....___.$ Per Diem and Fees .-.,,_________..__...-..---_.___.$ Computer Charges _..__._...............___..__..........$

2,312,226 164,370 252,000 55,200 3,100 14,200 25,000

1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services - .___.__........._._.-__.........$ Regular Operating Expenses ........._..___.$ Travel .__....._____........__._......__-__._........___._...$ Publications and Printing _____,,_,,__________$ Equipment Purchases ____--__.______----_..,,_$ Per Diem and Fees .-......,,_,,__.........__.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._..,,........-_..__.....$ State Funds Budgeted .._.._...._.___.._......._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted .._.__........_._.._._

315,122 52,975 12,300 4,400 275 8,000
393,072 393,0'72
21

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services ___.________._______________________$

Regular Operating Expenses .__.__----.--$

Travel

...._._._$

Publications and Printing ___..........__.__..$

Equipment Purchases --..----.--_---,,--..$

Per Diem and Fees ._..____..,,....__.._......___.$

Computer Charges __._.,,...._.____._......_._._.$

Total Funds Budgeted ............_._......._.__..$

State Funds Budgeted .__.-____......_...._.......$

Total Positions Budgeted _..__._.__.............

3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget:
Personal Services _..........-_..__....._,,___._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ....__...._....$ Travel ___.__........_.____.__........_.... ..__.........._._.$ Publications and Printing ___.._...,,......_..$ Total Funds Budgeted _..._..._.._._..._...._..$ State Funds Budgeted __._._._...__.... ._......$ Total Positions Budgeted .......__.,,__....._.

462,850 21,350
7,000 26,700
500 6,200 25,000 549,600 549,600
40
205,099 19,200 14,500 1,600
240,399 240,399
16

4. Information and Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services _._.__.._.........__..........._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _._.------.$

331,324 26,545

686

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Travel _...__.$ Publications and Printing _______,,___________$ Equipment Purchases ______.._....,,.,,,,,,.._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...--_..._._._.___..__._._.$ State Funds Budgeted .........._.._._.__.._._._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted .__,,._......._..._.._._

14,000 5,000 375
377,244 377,244
32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget:

Personal Services ...__.,,._.__-__._.___..._.......$

Regular Operating Expenses ......--.--...$

Travel ................. ^.

4

Publications and Printing ___..........._._...$

Equipment Purchases .-----_._.__._.__.._..._..$

Total Funds Budgeted ._.._.....,,..............__.$

.State Funds Budgeted _.__..................,,.$

Total Positions Budgeted ___-_.............._._.

997,831 44,300 204,200 17,500
1,950 1,265,781 1,265,781
113

Section 15. Department of Defense .._.._... .._.$

Department of Defense Object Classes:

Personal Services ........................... ........._.$

Regulate Operating Expenses _._._._._..____._.$

Travel

---------.----..$

Publications and Printing ._...____._____________.$

Equipment Purchases _________.._,,.__._._._._______$

Per Diem and Fees ......................................^

National Guard Units Grants ......_......_.._._.$

Georgia Military Institute Grant ._......__..$

1,648,523
2,187,422 447,578 42,000 28,000 83,100 8,600 200,000 16,000

1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget:

Personal Services .._.___._._________._._._....._._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses --,,_----._-$ Travel _______.____.__.__,,-__.___-__-_-_,,............._.._...$ Publications and Printing _._.._..............$ Equipment Purchases .......__._.........._._.._..$ Per Diem and Fees ___.___.__..___._._.....__......$ National Guard Units Grants ._...._._.....$ Georgia Military Institute Grant .....__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....__.__._._..__._._.__..$ State Funds Budgeted ......_..........._.....$ Total Positions Budgeted .__.._...__.___.___.

520,795 84,600
5,500 21,500 26,100
8,500 200,000
16,000 882,995 882,995
36

2. Civil Defense Budget:
Personal Services _.___..__.._.___.._.,,_.._._______$ Regular Operating Expenses _....... -- ---$ Travel ._._______._._..,,............................ ,,___,,__$ Publications and Printing ........_...._..._.$ Equipment Purchases ....--.__.._._.__....._._._.$ Per Diem and Fees ................................I Total Funds Budgeted __..__--..._...,,..........$

446,740 67,400 20,000
6,500 50,000
100 590,740

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687

State Funds Budgeted _________._.__.,,._________$ Total Positions Budgeted .__________________.

310,198 33

3. Community Shelter Planning Budget:
Personal Services __________.__________.__.._._.____,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses ________________$ Travel __._..,,.,,....._.$ Equipment Purchases --..........--.-....-.--.if Total Funds Budgeted __.___,,__________________,,$ State Funds Budgeted ._._.______________________.$ Total Positions Budgeted ________________________

93,221 3,500 12,500 2,000 111,221 -0-
7

4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget:
Personal Services ___.__..__._____________.___.___.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___._._._______.$ Travel -_--_-_--,,--___--_..___.._._..__..__.$ Equipment Purchases ____________________________$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__...____..._.__.___,,._$ State Funds Budgeted _______._______..______.____$ Total Positions Budgeted _______________________

61,060 145,270
3,000 5,000 214,330 214,330
5

5. Service Contracts Budget:
Personal Services .._.__._____._________.._______,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________,,____$ Travel ,,___________.____.________________________$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................I State Funds Budgeted _-____.___._______________.$ Total Positions Budgeted ________________________

1,065,606 146,808 1,000
1,213,414 241,000 112

Section 16. State Board of Education-- Department of Education _..______..__.,,....,,___.___.$ 602,798,584

State Board of Education--Department of Education Object Classes:
Personal Services ._...:....._.-..........._........,,....$ Regular Operating Expenses __._.__.___.___.___.$ Travel ..................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.._..$ Publications and Printing __.....__._...._......___.$ Equipment Purchases .._......._..._..____.___.__..__.$ Per Diem and Fees ._.._.__...._...,,..._...,,.......,,..$ Computer Charges ._--_.:___..___._...__.__..__.._._..__.$

18,022,272 4,640,280
637,315 51,500
406,304 457,253 330,594 1,486,827

MFPE Grants:
Section 11 Teachers' Salaries ._................$ 273,383,000 Section 12 Teachers' Salaries __.........._..$ 46,869,000 Section 13 Maintenance, Operation and
Sick Leave .,,..__.______..__---...-......................$ 47,997,000 Section 15 Instructional Materials ...........$ 9,248,000 Section 17 Isolated Schools ......................I 130,000

688

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Section 18 Pupil Transportation-- Regular ._......,,,,,,....._...._..._.......,,.........$
Section 18 Pupil Transportation-- Special .__...,,,,,,.,,..............._,,.,,-.._....,,._..__.$
Section 19 Travel -_,,-...-..-.........._,,.............$ Section 19 Travel--Special _____,,___.___--_____.$ Section 20 Teachers' Salaries ,,.......__.,,_.$ Section 48 Mid-Term Adjustment __.__,,.__$

26,133,000
1,745,220 941,000 85,000
35,550,000 2,585,477

Non-MPPE Grants:

Teacher Retirement ._,,.._._.__..___.,,-_--__..__.$ 32,905,500

Driver. Education ......_.__.._..........._.........f 375,000

Corporative Educational Service

Agencies ,,__,,_____--._.__,,.____....._...__..._.$ 2,502,000

Superintendents' Salaries ___,,.--------___--$ 2,913,000

Instructional Assistance _._--.--------___--$ 7,000,000

Education of Children from Low-Income

Families .-.__,,--..--..........,,,,,,......--........$ 57,168,937

High School Program .,,,,............_____.._.,,....$ 17,777,199

Teachers Training and Research _,,-___.__..$ 1,094,853

Adult Education ,,__.____________________.___.,,.,,.$ 2,279,000

Area Vocational-Technical Schools -..._..$ 28,311,570

Manpower Development and Training ,,...$ 3,160,000

Comprehensive Employment and

Training _.....,,_...-.._..........__,,._._.........._$ 1,319,471

Instructional Services for the

Handicapped ----.__.___.----~~__.,,..$ 843,942

Preparation of Professional Personnel

in Education of Handicapped

Children .--,,--_.--------$

93,072

Educational Training Services for

the Mentally Retarded ,,...........,,_-___._...$ 250,000

Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped ....,,__..$ 622,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ._...........$ 4,036,800

Strengthening Instruction in Critical

Subjects _......-_._--.

$ 1,707,947

School Library Resources and

Other Materials .._.-...............-.__---.........$ 1,925,000

Summer Library Supervisory Program ..$

59,252

Educational Television __.._,,_,,________..._-_______$

56,186

Psychological Services _........._.........._,,..,,$

48,000

Guidance, Counseling and Testing .._......$ 200,000

School Lunch __....,,.._,,......,,.,,_......_.._._.....$ 67,125,000

Supervising Teachers ........._..__-_.-...._..$ 145,000

Supplementary Education Centers and

Services ._._._.-_....-__.__,,..........--..-.-......_.$ 2,504,951

Teacher Scholarships .....,,..,,....--......,,__-$ 131,000

In-Service Grants ..___-_.....-.......,,-,,..-.....,,$ 490,000

Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians,.? 2,435,000

Public Library Construction ............_-._...$ 1,725,000

Public Library Services and Materials ..._$ 2,080,917

Pre-School Training _._._...._.,,.__........_$ 5,252,427

Pupil Transportation (Pre-School) ,,.,,..$ 260,000

Capital Outlay _..-._.._..-._.,,-_.--...._,,._,,_..$ 2,075,303

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689

Authority Lease Rentals _.....,,_..,,......_......$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ._...._..,,._..-.....-....._...$
Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools) ................^ .........$
Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes _........_.--_.__..__..$

460,669 2,650,000
26,804,591 624,243

1. General Education Budget:
Personal Services -.......______.._.........._._..._$ Regular Operating Expenses -------...--$ Travel ................ ^ Publications and Printing ___.____..______.__.$ Equipment Purchases _______-__---......_.__,,__.$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,_..,,.........--_._._.....$

791,286 212,551
48,819 68,504 7,600 37,683

MFPE Grants:
Section 11 Teachers Salaries .....___.-........$ 273,383,000 Section 12 Teachers Salaries __._________._,,___.$ 46,869,000 Section 13 Maintenance, Operations, and
Sick Leave ..........................$ 42,276,000 Section 17 Isolated Schools ............,,,,.._..$ 130,000 Section 19 Travel ............................................^ 941,000

Non-MFPE Grants:

Mid-term Adjustments ................................$ 2,585,477

Teacher Retirement .......................... ^ 27,669,500

Driver Education ._________-,,___,,_-____,,.__-__.,,_.$ 375,000

Cooperative Educational Service

Agencies ....................................................I 2,502,000

Superintendents' Salaries .__............--_..._..$ 2,913,000

Instructional Assistance ......................... ^ 7,000,000

Education of Children from Low-Income

Families (Migratory) _,,____._.._____...______..$ 431,000

Total Funds Budgeted ............. ^ 408,241,420

State Funds Budgeted ................. ^ 407,154,076

Total Positions Budgeted ...._.......,,.._.___.....

43

2. Early Childhood Education Budget:
Personal Services ..^......................^ Regular Operating Expenses --,,---_--_,,$ Travel ...........................................I Publications and Printing ..,,.._..........._.$ Equipment Purchases ......,,--.....,,_-_..--.$ Per Diem and Fees _-_._.......__...----_....__-$ Grants:
Pre School Training ...__,,,,........,.,,_...$ Pre-School Pupil Transportation ... $ Education of Children of Low-
Income Families ..............................I

106,320 10,871 11,750 4,700
500 600
5,252,427 260,000
13,950

690

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Total Funds Budgeted ..._........_......__.....$ State Funds Budgeted -__________.___.___._______.$ Total Positions Budgeted ___._____._____._._.__._

5,661,118 5,645,985
7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services ....................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ,,_________._...$

Travel

.

$

Publications and Printing .....................$

Equipment Purchases ._....... .____________._._.$

Per Diem and Fees ....,,_..._.._............_.._..$

Computer Charges ..............__.._._....._.......$

Grants:

High School Program ........................$

Teacher Retirement ..........................I

Teacher Training and Research .____.$

Adult Education ...,,.$

Area Vocational-Technical Schools __$

Manpower Development and

Training .___.___'.___________._______._..__...__.$

Comprehensive Employment and

Training

,,,,

$

Total Funds Budgeted ..___.....................$

State Funds Budgeted ..........................^

Total Positions Budgeted

.

1,796,166 151,519 133,428 24,330 12,890 13,200 766,685
17,777,199 2,018,000 1,094,853 2,279,000 28,311,570
3,160,000
1,319,471 58,858,311 38,904,171
123

4. Special Education Budget:

Personal Services ._..._......,,......._.._...._.___.$ 365,142

Regular Operating Expenses _______________.$

51,200

Travel __............_.._.._...._._._......._...............__.$

41,900

Publications and Printing .._.._......_._.._..$

2,791

Equipment Purchases _.___.._.______________..____$

3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..._......................_.....$

3,000

MFPE Grants:

Section 13 Maintenance, Operation

and Sick Leave ....._.._......................$ 5,721,000

Section 18 Transportation ................$ 1,745,220

Section 19 Travel ................................^

85,000

Section 20 Teachers' Salaries .... .....$ 35,550,000

Non-MFPE Grants:

Instructional Services for the

Handicapped ._...__._._.__...__._...............$ 843,942

Preparation of Professional Personnel

in Education of Handicapped

Children .........^-______^__.___.^.__..._..$

93,072

Educational Training Services for the

Mentally Retarded _......._.._..___.__...__.$ 250,000

Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped $ 622,000

Severely Emotionally Distributed _._.$ 4,036,800

Teacher Retirement _________.______.__._.__..$ 3,021,000

Total Funds Budgeted .._.._.._._.__..._..__..$ 52,435,567

State Funds Budgeted _._......_.._._._..-__.$ 51,280,774

Total Positions Budgeted _.._......._._._.____

25

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691

5. Compensatory Education Budget:
Personal Services _____._..______...________________..$ Regular Operating Expenses .............if Travel _______._______.____________._____.____._...__________$ Publications and Printing _______ _____ $ Equipment Purchases ,,___.---.. -- . - ....... $ Per Diem and Fees _-_____---___---___$ Education of Children of Low-Income
Families ________________________.____ __ ___. . ____ $ Total Funds Budgeted ____________ ._________$ State Funds Budgeted ____________ ______ __$ Total Positions Budgeted ___________ _____--

287,170 40,491 21,200
6,750 822 100
56,723,987 57,080,520
43,904 23

6. Instructional Materials Budget:

Personal Services __ _________________________ .._....$

Regular Operating Expenses __ ..... ..$

Travel

.....

....... _$

Publications and Printing ... ____ _ $

Equipment Purchases ............. ....... $

Per Diem and Fees ____ _____

... __$

MFPE Grants:

Instructional Media ___.________________$

Non-MFPE Grants:

School Library Resources and

Other Materials _____.______...___________$

Strengthening Instruction in

Critical Subjects _.____________.________-$

Total Funds Budgeted _.__________________$

State Funds Budgeted ___________ ________$

Total Positions Budgeted _....... _.... --

123,394 64,373 11,265 20,988 10,000
1,000
9,248,000
1,925,000
1,707,947 13,111,967 9,316,361
10

7. Educational Media Budget:
Personal Services __________._._______.._____._______$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________$ Travel _._____.._____.-______.-___.-.--__---.---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _ $ Publications and Printing _____.____.______._$ Equipment Purchases ......... _____._______._.__$ Per Diem and Fees ___..______._______-___.--- $ Authority Lease Rentals ............._....$ Grants:
Summer Library Supervisory Program __________________ ___________ ___________$
Educational Television __________________$ Total Funds Budgeted ______________ ....$ State Funds Budgeted _.._.._......... ....... _$ Total Positions Budgeted ___________

2,219,606 1,330,691
64,001 4,800
104,571 13,943
150,333 333,204
59,252 56,186 4,336,587 4,089,587
193

8. Pupil Personnel Services Budget:
Personal Services ....................................I Regular Operating Expenses ______________$ Travel ________________________ _____________________ .._...$

255,417 33,917 19,300

692

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Publications and Printing ....................if Equipment Purchases _.---.____________,,__.___.$ Per Diem and Fees ..........._.-.._.............._..$

1,400 250
3,919

Grants:
Psychological Services ..___.__..........__..$ Guidance, Counseling and Testing... .$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._.--_..........-.._..$ State Funds Budgeted ,,__......_._______.._-_-.$ Total Positions Budgeted _.______________,,----

48,000 200,000 562,203 523,856
15

9. Ancillary Services Budget:

Personal Services _._______._-.._.._,,_______.._--__.$

Regular Operating Expenses ......_..--....$

Travel .

................$

Publications and Printing ____________________$

Equipment Purchases ......_..__________._._____.$

Per Diem and Fees .______............___._____----_.$

650,622 69,461 57,498 12,433
3,984 6,699

MFPE Grant: Section 18 Pupil Transportation .__.$ 26,133,000

Non-MFPE Grant:

School Lunch ....__._._$ 67,125,000

Grants to School Systems for Authority

Lease Rentals Payments to Georgia

Education Authority (Schools) __.,,...$ 26,804,591

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ...-.-_..__.........-.$ 2,650,000

Grants Direct to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes ____._______._..___.$ 624,243

Total Funds Budgeted _.._.._.__._........_.___.$ 124,137,531

State Funds Budgeted _..__._._...._..._._.._..$ 65,805,208

Total Positions Budgeted ....................

48

10. Statewide Leadership Budget:
Personal Services ....................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..........___.$ Travel _.__.._..__.__..........._..__._............_..._.......$ Publications and Printing ._......._.... ......$ Equipment Purchases ....--............ ........$ Per Diem and Fees _...._...._......._._...........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,......_.._...._..........$ State Funds Budgeted ......_.._......_...........$ Total Positions Budgeted ................... ...

604,432 51,346 42,100 5,739 6,000 23,300
732,917 658,561
37

11. Financial Services Budget:
Personal Services ..............._.._............__._$ Regular Operating Expenses ._._______. ....$

248,716 19,194

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Travel ..........................$ Publications and Printing __.____._._...______$ Equipment Purchases .--.----....-----.....$ Total Funds Budgeted _.......___..........___._..$ State Funds Budgeted .._.__._.-_._-........_.$ Total Positions Budgeted ......,,....__......

693
17,939 12,376 2,148 300,373 220,541
17

12. Program and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services . .................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .....__._.......$ Travel .................. .._..__.....$ Publications and Printing ......_......_....,,$ Equipment Purchases .......--...--------....$ Per Diem and Fees .__........._._._........_.....$

740,834 388,421
29,901 14,467
4,947 13,360

Grants:

Supervising Teachers ________._..________....$ Supplementary Education Centers and
Services ............................................$ Teacher Scholarships __._......-_.___.......$ In-Service Grants _.,,.,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................i State Funds Budgeted ___-........_._......._.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted .,,_,,

145,000
2,504,951 131,000 490,000
4,462,881 1,694,604
58

13. Public Library Services Budget:
Personal Services ....................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ___._..._______.$ Travel ............... .^ Publications and Printing _____.,,________...$ Equipment Purchases ...........................^ Per Diem and Fees .---_-.._...._-......--_..$

603,529 219,559
9,007 9,255 43,967
600

Grants:
Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ....,,....,,...-_........-$
Public Library Services and Materials .....................$
Teacher Retirement ._...._..-_.--......._.--.$ Public Library Construction ............$ Total Funds Budgeted ......._..................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................^ Total Positions Budgeted ____.___.._______..__

2,435,000
2,080,917 197,000
1,725,000 7,323,834 6,583,447
59

14. Staff Services Budget:
Personal Services .......................^ Regular Operating Expenses .--_.__.-_-$ Travel ............................. ^ Publications and Printing ...._......._._.....$ Equipment Purchases ............................^

1,516,566
161,420 31,907 89,900 10,546

694

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Per Diem and Fees ___.._.._..._ ._..._...$ Computer Charges __.-...__._--__._...--_.____._..$ Total Funds Budgeted __.._..._..____________ $ State Funds Budgeted ___.___.__.... ..__..._____..$ Total Positions Budgeted .......__....__...._.

1,000 720,142 2,531,481 1,982,331
121

15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget:

Personal Services ..........._.__---.....___..__---$

Regular Operating Expenses ..........--..if

Travel

..

_.,,._______...,,..______.$

Publications and Printing ____...________.__.$

Equipment Purchases .......-.--............----If

Per Diem and Fees _...________.__......______.___.$

Total Funds Budgeted ._......._......_.........$

State Funds Budgeted .... ......_..._...._._ $

Total Positions Budgeted ................_..

156,645 56,841 10,500 11,100
1,000 66,200 302,286 202,522
9

16. Surplus Property Budget:
Personal Services ........_._......_..._......_...._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._...__._._._...$ Travel .....$ Publications and Printing ....__.........._.__$ Equipment Purchases .......... ..._..._.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ...__.-..............._.$ State Funds Budgeted _......-..._.__.._.,,.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted ._...._._........_..

394,208 142,319 16,000
2,500 12,000 567,027 -0-
40

17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget:
Personal Services ...__._._......._..,,_._._.._.-.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _.........----$ Travel ........._...__.__......__._...._........_.._...._.....$ Publications and Printing .....__._......._..$ Equipment Purchases ,,._.._._........._..__.....$ Total Funds Budgeted __....._...._._._._.......$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................$ Total Positions Budgeted ....................

160,393 6,686 18,500 750 500
186,829 100,817
14

18. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services .............._...._........_.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ......_._._.._..$ Travel .....,,..________._........._.....___.___.__........_.$ Publications and Printing .._..._........._...$ Equipment Purchases _._........._._.___.........$ Capital Outlay ._.............._._._._......._..._._...$ Authority Lease Rentals ......_._._._.........._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................I State Funds Budgeted ......_..._..........._.....$ Total Positions Budgeted ...._.._..___.........

1,169,943 366,264 13,500 4,150 82,000 720,000 54,750
2,410,607 1,564,562
95

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

695

19. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:

Personal Services _._.._.._._.______._.._.__._....$

Regular Operating Expenses _____ _____.$

Travel -___ ..

. .___________..________.___$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases $

Publications and Printing .................. ^

Equipment Purchases _________ _____ $

Capital Outlay ......................................^

Authority Lease Rentals ___________ ..___.$

Total Funds Budgeted _________ ______________ $

State Funds Budgeted .......................... ^

Total Positions Budgeted ________________

1,025,664 298,720 12,000 12,000 3,300 110,000 963,803 49,315
2,474,802 1,370,374
82

20. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget:

Personal Services ...

_ ___$

Regular Operating Expenses ___..----.__...$

Travel _________.____________...___________..__________...._____$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases $

Publications and Printing __ _____ .......... $

Equipment Purchases ._.._....._.._..........._..$

Per Diem and Fees ..,________..___________.__$

Capital Outlay .__.._____...._________...___.._____..._.$

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................^

State Funds Budgeted _____________________ _____$

Total Position Budgeted ____________

1,208,983 212,557 8,500 8,500 4,240 37,712 6,600 313,500
1,800,592 1,641,838
151

21. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:

Personal Services _____________________________ .___$

Regular Operating Expenses _____ _______$

Travel

..

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . $

Equipment Purchases ___....._.____....._._______$

Per Diem and Fees __.._______..,_______ ___._$

Capital Outlay ___..________._....__________$

Authority Lease Rentals __________ ........$

Total Funds Budgeted ______ ___________$

State Funds Budgeted _______________________.$

Total Positions Budgeted __________________

2,347,442 394,296 4,000 2,200 20,000 1,000 35,000 23,400
2,827,338 2,521,552
284

22. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services ................._........_.........$ Regular Operating Expenses ______ ._.__.$ Travel .................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases $ Publications and Printing .____________$ Equipment Purchases ............_._._...........$ Per Diem and Fees ___.__________...__._____._._$ Capital Outlay __...________..._________._.._______$ Total Funds Budgeted ______._.._______.__ _____.$ State Funds Budgeted ...................... ..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted .._______.,,_________._

492,061 226,062
4,300 24,000
500 40,122 2,000 43,000 832,045 787,446
51

696

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23. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget:
Personal Services ................._..._..._...._..._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .--.,,..----.$ Travel ........................................................I Publications and Printing ....._.........._...$ Equipment Purchases ____.___._._._____..________$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................I State Funds Budgeted .........................._..$ Total Positions Budgeted ._._.................

757,733 131,521
10,000 1,560 32,822 933,636 706,067
58

Provided, that none of the State funds ap propriated above may be expanded to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the cur rent funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General As sembly.

Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System applicable to such salary.

Provided, that the amount of $7,000,000 in Grants to Local School Systems for supple mental instructors and aides shall be used to provide assistance in the elementary grades in the form of additional certificated and noncertificated personnel to assist classroom teachers in providing intensive instruction and training in order to enable all students to achieve in the various subject matter areas in accordance with their potential abilities.

Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini-buses" transportation program for Special Education Students.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to department operations, $75,000 is designated and committed for the Professional Practices Commission.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education, $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston Coun ty Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is de signated and committed for payment to the Hous-

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

697

ton County Board1 of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.

Provided, that State funds appropriated to match federal Manpower Development and Train ing funds may be utilized in a State approved adult basic education program if federal require ments do not necessitate the use of these funds for matching Manpower Development and Train ing funds.

Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Section 11, 12 and 20 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.

Provided, that of the funds appropriated in this Section, the Department is authorized to utilize up to $5,000,000 to fund the Equalization Program authorized in HB 57, subject to prior approval by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees.

Provided, that of the above appropriation for department operations, relative to Pre-school Training for the Handicapped, the Diagnostic Classification and Testing Services Program initi ated in FY 1973 under Act No. 1234, Ga. L. 1972, p. 722, shall be funded at the continuation level in FY 1975, the remainder of such appropria tion shall be used and expended for a half-day Pre-school Training program for five-year-old children who are mentally, physically, or emo tionally handicapped, and for no other purpose.

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,650,000 is specifically ap propriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

Of the $2,650,000 appropriated above, $300,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of constructing comprehensive high schools. The allo cation of funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current increased aver age daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolidated within a system, renovations, out-

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standing local effort of school systems, age and conditions of existing school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that class room need is the basis of distribution.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System ___.$ 805,000

Employees' Retirement System Object Classes:

Personal Services ...

.. .........$

Regular Operating Expenses ._...--....._._._..$

Travel _._._.._._._______________....._.___.__._______.__..___.__..$

Publications and Printing ________.______.._....__.$

Equipment Purchases ______.____._._..___.._____..__.$

Per Diem and Fees _..._..._-.______________.._..-..--._-.$

Computer Charges _._.._..... _...__..._________.........$

Employer Contributions _______.____.__.._..__..__..$

Employer Contributions .. ..... ._________.$

514,577 77,000 7,000 8,000 3,000 65,000 108,000
805,000 805,000

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:
Personal Services __............ ....... ...._......_..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._......_.......$ Travel .__._.__.__._._.__........._..._.______...__....... .....$ Publications and Printing __..............._..$ Equipment Purchases _______._.________.__.._...$ Per Diem and Fees _._._._.._..._.....................$ Computer Charges ____.._._._______________._______.$ Employer Contributions .__.............._...._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... ...$ State Funds Budgeted ___________.._..__________.$ Total Positions Budgeted .......................

514,577 77,000
7,000 8,000 3,000 65,000 108,000 805,000 1,587,577 806,000
43

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $800,000 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 58.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $5,000 is de signated and committed to fund House Bill 346.

Section 18, Forest Research Council __....._._...$
Forest Research Council Object Classes:
Personal Services _._.._..........._..__...._.............$ Regular Operating Expenses ......_.__..._.._...$ Travel ......--.-.....$ Publications and Printing .._......_...__......_..$ Equipment Purchases ._..._... .._........$ Per Diem and Fees ......................................I Contractual Research Expense __.._...........$

617,631
99,615 32,550
4,364 18,000
1,000 500
485,910

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

1. Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services _.. ..._____...._..,,______..-.______.$

Regular Operating Expenses ..--._.. ..._..$

Travel

.

.

_ ._$

Publications and Printing ____.__._......__._$

Equipment Purchases ....._._.... ______ _____$

Per Diem and Fees _____._.______.._____..___$

Contractual Research ........................ ^

Total Funds Budgeted ...----.-.---.. __$

State Funds Budgeted .. ________.____._...__$

Total Positions Budgeted ___________________

699
99,615 32,550
4,364 18,000
1,000 500
485,910 641,939 617,631
7

Section 19. Forestry Commission ____ .........$ 9,073,047

Forestry Commission Object Classes:
Personal Services . ______ .____._.._.__. _ $ Regular Operating Expenses _____.. _____ $ Travel _ .................................................. .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.. $ Publications and Printing _ ____________ .___.$ Equipment Purchases ________________________$ Per Diem and Fees _____.________._____._____...______.$ Computer Charges ___________________ _______._.__$ Ware County Ad Valorem Tax ...... ......$

8,994,593 1,955,126
81,354 1,004,057
32,444 168,716 165,438 71,667
50,200

1. Reforestation Budget:
Personal Services ...................... ..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ....... ...... $ Travel ___.._______..______._________.__________.._______..___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases $ Publications and Printing ___ ________ ....$ Equipment Purchases ...................._.....$ Per Diem and Fees .............................. ^ Computer Charges _____ .................. ._ .$ Total Funds Budgeted ........ ... ... $ State Funds Budgeted ......_._............... $ Total Positions Budgeted _ ____ . .....

399,964 291,630
2,566 38,160
426 16,845 20,458 7,386 777,435 276,812
26

2. State Forests Budget:

Personal Services _ .____. ________________ __._.$

Regular Operating Expenses .... .... ..$

Travel ._......_.. _______.__.____.__._____.._______._..__._$

Publications and Printing .....

...$

Equipment Purchases _ _____________ .... ......$

Per Diem and Fees .._______.._.___________-__$

Ware County Ad Valorem Tax ...........$

Total Funds Budgeted ____.._____...._ _._.-$

State Funds Budgeted .........._.._.........--$

Total Positions Budgeted ______________

75,313 10,481
92 665 4,420 2,400 50,200 143,571 -0-
6

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3. Field Services Budget:
Personal Services __________ ___,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ......-..........$ Travel ......__________.._._________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases $ Publications and Printing ......,,..........._,,$ Equipment Purchases _----___,,,,_-.._----___$ Per Diem and Fees ..-_..-.-_._.__....--....._.$ Computer Charges ._...__-_._.........--_.._.._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._...._.._...........$ State Funds Budgeted .._...-._........--__.....$ Total Positions Budgeted ...._........._.._..

8,130,137 1,576,221
68,684 962,397 12,995 140,390 140,580 23,481 11,054,885 8,314,820
806

4. General Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services .........__...-__..___--........,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses .____.._...,,.$ Travel ...._.,,.._.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..$ Publications and Printing _........__.._...._.$ Equipment Purchases _--._____..__-__.----__.$ Per Diem and Fees __......_...___-.........--____$ Computer Charges ._........-_.._..__.__....-_._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.--.........__----....$ State Funds Budgeted ...._-........__..__-...$ Total Positions Budgeted ... . .

389,179 76,794 10,012 3,500 18,358
7,061 2,000 40,800 547,704 481,415
25

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation..? 6,825,600

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Object Classes:

Personal Services __.,,,,..._.,,..__.__............__._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________.__--__.$ Travel .............. ...^ ...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --... $ Publications and Printing _____._,,__.___________.$ Equipment Purchases ,,____..,,_.___.._____.._._-__.$ Per Diem and Fees ........,,...._.........._.........$ Computer Charges ...._._........._.__........__.__-_..$ Evidence Purchase ..........._......,,_..__.-..-.._-_..$

4,954,616 1,447,871
167,456 246,200
58,067 331,250
62,250 1,293,979
75,000

1. General Administration Budget:
Personal Services -....._-___-,,-.......-_.,,_.-...$ Regular Operating Expenses .__........-._.$ Travel .._..........__.._...._.......__....-.........._-...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..$ Publications and Printing _._......._.._-,,..$ Equipment Purchases ........_._...........__-_..$ Per Diem and Fees .,, . ......._.__..........$ Computer Charges _______._.,,____.________.__-___$ Total Funds Budgeted ._._...._______._.__._.___$ State Funds Budgeted .__..........._._._..-..-$ Total Positions Budgeted ..,,........--.......

339,925 83,338 10,350 19,200 2,650 18,780 5,500 7,500 487,243
438,591 30

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2. Operations Budget:
Personal Services _._._______.__..__........._.,,__.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________.___.$ Travel _________.___._.___._._........._._.,,_.._._,,._____.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . $ Publications and Printing ___._.._._..._.._..$ Equipment Purchases .._.__...__.._......... __..$ Per Diem and Fees ..............................^ Computer Charges .^..............................^ Evidence Purchased _._--........... ..-....--.$ Total Funds Budgeted _---..._... .. ......$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................^ Total Positions Budgeted ...................

701
2,463,071 637,694 103,856 194,200 10,300 73,220 38,000 10,000 75,000
3,605,341 3,352,904
177

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:
Personal Services ._...._.........__................._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _.___.___...__..$ Travel ..._________________.______.___.____...__.__________._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.$ Publications and Printing .....,..............$ Equipment Purchases ............._._____________$ Per Diem and Fees ______..__.............___.__.$ Computer Charges .._._.._...._......_......,,......$ Total Funds Budgeted ........._._..............$ State Funds Budgeted __........................_.$ Total Positions Budgeted .._._._...._.__.._...

980,963 191,175
32,250 20,800
6,500 209,250
8,750 41,095 1,490,783 1,336,338
68

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget:

Personal Services _._.___.__............_._._.._.._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..... ... . ..$ Travel ................. .........._....._. __.....__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.$ Publications and Printing _...._.._........ ..$ Equipment Purchases ..........__..._.__......._..$ Per Diem and Fees __.._.........................$ Computer Charges ............_..........._.........$ Total Funds Budgeted .............. ........_..$ State Funds Budgeted ..................... ...$ Total Positions Budgeted ........_.__......_..

1,170,657 535,664 21,000 12,000 38,617 30,000 10,000
1,235,384 3,053,322 1,697,767
138

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission . ........_._..._....._...-..._._..__..._..._.._.._...$

27;698

Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Object Classes:

Personal Services .__.___.___._________.._._.__...__..__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .................... $

Travel

........ ^

Publications and Printing ..........____.__..._.._..$

Equipment Purchases _....__..,,._,,........,,_.....$

Per Diem and Fees ............^

19,698 9,500 2,000 3,500 3,000 5,000

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1. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget:
Personal Services ____________...__.__.___________$ Regular Operating Expenses ............ .__.$ Travel .__..._.___.___.._________________.._.______._________$ Publications and Printing _____ .....$ Equipment Purchases ... _............. $ Per Diem and Fees __________________ _____$ Total Funds Budgeted ________---__$ State Funds Budgeted .................... $ Total Positions Budgeted ........ ...........

19,698 9,500 2,000 3,500 3,000 5,000 42,698 27,698
2

Section 22. Georgia Residential Finance Agency _________ ___________---_._____________________________$

69,000

Georgia Residential Finance Agency Object Classes:

Personal Services _____________ ______.__________________$ Regular Operating Expenses ..... . .....$ Travel _____________________________________________ .... _$ Publications and Printing ____________$ Equipment Purchases ....._......._.............----$ Per Diem and Fees __________________________._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _______....._______________$ State Funds Budgeted ______________.___________$ Total Positions Budgeted _________________________

25,095 8,255 3,020
200 6,300 26,130 69,000 69,000
7

1. Georgia Residential Finance Agency:
Personal Services __..._........_.._...__._._..._.._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ............ ..$ Travel ____________.._____________.______._____._______________$ Publications and Printing __ ..... ..........$ Equipment Purchases ___...__._________.._.._--_.$ Per Diem and Fees _______._______.$ Total Funds Budgeted __._________________.___$ State Funds Budgeted _______ ............... $ Total Positions Budgeted ____________________

25,095 8,255 3,020 200 6,300
26,130 69,000 69,000
7

Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission __......._.,,._.___..........--$

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Object Classes:

Personal Services ..... _____________________ -_---_$

Regular Operating Expenses . _____________.__$

Travel

.

.

.

$

Publications and Printing .___.________.___.__$

Equipment Purchases .-..___.._....-..,,_------.$

Per Diem and Fees _____.._____________._..-.-__--$

Computer Charges ..________.._______........-_---$

-0-
685,953 359,500
11,500 30,000 15,000 29,000 8,000

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Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services __._.._.___________.__________________._$ Regular Operating Expenses ....________________$ Travel _______________________________________ ..__.__.._________$ Publications and Printing ................... _____$ Equipment Purchases .............................._.$ Per Diem and Fees .......... _____________ ____$ Computer Charges ___.____________.-__________..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....__..__..__...._._______.___.$ State Funds Budgeted .. .._..... __________________$ Total Positions Budgeted ._......_..._............_..

685,953 359,500
11,500 30,000 15,000 29,000
8,000 1,138,953
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Section 24. Office of the Governor A. Governor's Office ..........._......_...._...._.. ....._...$

Governor's Office Object Classes:

Personal Services .....................................^

Regular Operating Expenses ........... ______$

Travel ... _

..

$

Publications and Printing __________________$

Equipment Purchases ..----..--......... ...... $

Per Diem and Fees _______ ________________________.__._$

Computer Charges ......_._......._. ._________________$

Mansion Allowance ____.______________________..___$

Intern Stipends .___________________._..____.____________$

Gubernatorial Transition Allowance ... $

955,664
909,167 273,543 40,169
12,100 14,600 28,840
1,700 25,000 30,000 25,000

1. Governor's Office Budget:
Personal Services _____________ ..._..... __________ $ Regular Operating Expenses __ .........$ Travel ..... _________________....._.__.______________________$ Publications and Printing __________________ $ Equipment Purchases .....__........._.........$ Per Diem and Fees _ _________________ _ ____$ Computer Charges ...... _ ................9 Mansion Allowance ........__.....__...............$ Gubernatorial Transition Allowance__ $ Total Funds Budgeted __ ... .. . ........... $ State Funds Budgeted ......._.._........:.. ..$ Total Positions Budgeted _ __ __ ________

571,506 188,500
19,500 5,000 5,000
20,000 1,000
25,000 25,000 860,506 860,506
36

2. Intern Program Budget:
Personal Services ______________________________ _ __$ Regular Operating Expenses _____________$ Travel ._______________..__.__________________.._____________$ Publications and Printing ____________ _.___$ Equipment Purchases _________-________________$ Computer Charges . _______________...______________$ Intern Stipends ______..__.______________________._.._$ Total Funds Budgeted _______________.___.__$

55,158 3,000 4,000 1,500
800 700 30,000 95,158

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State Funds Budgeted ,,,,____.................._.$ Total Positions Budgeted _,,_----___.--.____

95,158 4

3. Georgia Employment and Training Council:

Personal Services ..............

^

Regular Operating Expenses _,,--_.._...._.$

Travel ....._._.._.-------.-$

Publications and Printing ................^

Equipment Purchases .........._...-------- $

Per Diem and Fees _______.__,,___--...........,,.$

Total Funds Budgeted ...._.,,_........._.,,-__.$

State Funds Budgeted _._..........._.__-_--...$

Total Positions Budgeted --,,,,-..

282,503 82,043 16,669 5,600 8,800 4,840 400,455 -0-
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B. Office of Planning and Budget ._.__.-.-.______$ 2,230,672

Office of Planning and Budget Object Classes:

Personal Services . I ...................^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................$ Travel _._.____$ Publications and Printing .,,,,............._._,,_..$ Equipment Purchases ........................... ^ Per Diem and Fees .-..........-.,,.__-_._-.-......$ Computer Charges ___--,,--------.-- -$ Payments to Regional Commissions ........$

2,004,810 553,376 79,394 56,554 12,175 337,662 29,600 95,141

1. General Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services ....................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................^ Travel ....................$ Publications and Printing ...._--_...--.....$ Equipment Purchases ......._---.------.--.$ Per Diem and Fees .__-_-..-........._.__.__,,_..$ Computer Charges ..................................$ Payments to Regional Commissions .._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__..__.............-_..$ State Funds Budgeted .....__._.__._..............$ Total Positions Budgeted ___..-_--._--___

296,297 29,805
9,000 2,950 2,500 57,500 5,600 95,141 498,793 485,793
19

2. Council of the Arts Budget:
Personal Services .,,.__----....--,,------._..$ Regular Operating Expenses .....--.,,.,__.$ Travel ,.....,,_...__...._............_____-.--....$ Publications and Printing --_._,,_--__--__.$ Equipment Purchases .__,,...----....--.,,__.$ Per Diem and Fees ............................^ Total Funds Budgeted ......__.,,-.--.....$ State Funds Budgeted ........ ......^ Total Positions Budgeted ......,,..._.,,...-.

51,432 379,458
2,750 1,400
300 500 435,840 161,105
3

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

3. Budget Division Budget:
Personal Services .........__.___.____....,,__....____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ......._,,.....$ Travel ............................................. ........$ Publications and Printing ....................if Equipment Purchases ........... ..._.........$ Per Diem and Fees .__.__,,__,,----_--.----.$ Computer Charges _._______._.____..___._...._.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.._.__.._._._.__._.._...$ State Funds Budgeted ........................$ Total Positions Budgeted --.-----_--

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services ...................._.....--......$

Regular Operating Expenses ,,_--.--.--..$

Travel .... ..........................

$

Publications and Printing .................$

Equipment Purchases ....--,,-_----------$

Per Diem and Fees ._....._.__._._.____...____..$

Total Funds Budgeted ..... ___._..__ ........$

State Funds Budgeted ............... ..._.$

Total Positions Budgeted .----------

5. Management Review Budget:
Personal Services ....-...............-.-........-$ Regular Operating Expenses ... __------$ Travel .__.___._._._._.___._._.__._...._.. ._......._.....$ Publications and Printing ....................$ Equipment Purchases ..........--...----.--if Computer Charges --......--.....--.,,.---....$ Total Funds Budgeted --.....................$ State Funds Budgeted ......_.-...._..-_.--$ Total Positions Budgeted ...-....--......--..

6. Policy Planning Budget:
Personal Services ....................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................$ Travel ................-.......................,,_...........$ Publications and Printing ....................$ Equipment Purchases _.........................$ Per Diem and Fees ..............--.-.._. .-....$ Computer Charges -.-,,.....-........-...........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........-......-..-..$ State Funds Budgeted ..-..-......_...-....-$ Total Positions Budgeted ...._.-............

7. Fuel Allocation Office Budget:
Personal Services ..........-......_.-.--...._......$ Regular Operating Expenses .........._...$ Travel ...................................................I Publications and Printing ............__..$

705
317,756 15,100 7,500 9,000 1,250 1,000
1,000 352,606 239,606
16
313,505 19,589 21,500 3,950
1,000 500
360,044 335,044
21
282,374 10,910 5,000 1,250 600 500
300,634 250,634
16
423,936 23,266 18,000 19,500
1,000 172,164 20,000 677,866 297,866
25
176,058 42,366
9,200 10,000

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Equipment Purchases ._____...__._______________.$

Per Diem and Fees .._._._.__..._...,,.,,...__.___.$

Total Funds Budgeted .._______..__.___.____.__.$

State Funds Budgeted .......-....._.._._....._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

.

2,000 82,000 321,624 321,624
23

8. Postsecondary Education Commission Budget:

Personal Services -__,,,,,,.,,_.,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._._.._......$ Travel _.-,,...-..-$ Publications and Printing ___.___________..,,_$ Equipment Purchases .-----_.,,_...._------.$ Per Diem and Fees _._..........__..........._..._.$ Computer Charges ..._.._._........._._.__..........$ Total Funds Budgeted ._._-.........._--_..$ State Funds Budgeted _______._.,,.________.______.$ Total Positions Budgeted _............._..._.

67,452 12,882
5,444 7,504 2,525 23,998 2,500 122,305 40,000
4

9. Planned Growth and Development:
Personal Services .._.__.._._-_-.._..........._--_..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._........--__.$ Travel ......$ Publications and Printing .._.._.._._._..._..$ Equipment Purchases _._.._.......,,.___..._._,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._-_....__......._____.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._..___..__...,,..._-__.$ Total Positions Budgeted .._____________,,.__-

76,000 20,000
1,000 1,000 1,000 99,000 99,000
5

C. Governor's Emergency Fund _..___.__________.____$ 2,000,000

Governor's Emergency Fund Object Classes: Transfers to State Agencies _._.___________.___.$

2,000,000

Governor's Emergency Fund Budget:
Transfers to State Agencies ___..._..........._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _______._.________________..__..$ State Funds Budgeted .._._...,_..........._..........$

2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000

There is hereby appropriated a General Emer gency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emer gencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine requires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expenditures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.
Provided, however, that the listed appro priation shall be increased by the amount in curred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion,

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

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disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

Section 25. Grants to Counties and Municipalities .........._._._-_............-_--......__..__..$ 6,800,000

Grants to Counties and Municipalities

Object Classes:
Grants to Counties ..............._.........__... Grants to Municipalities _._......_.........._ 1. Grants to Counties ____..__-_-__._.____..___
Total Funds Budgeted ___..__.__...__.._... State Funds Budgeted ------_.._______ 2. Grants to Municipalities ..----.._._.. Total Funds Budgeted . . State Funds Budgeted ____._...,,..,.......

2,600,000 4,200,000 2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000

Provided, that the above sums shall be distri buted and disbursed to the various counties and municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter.

Section 26. Department of Human

Resources

........

4 340,481,390

Department of Human Resources Object Classes:

Personal Services

,,.

,,_ $ 164,142,402

Regular Operating Expenses _.........__...__.__.$ 85,782,162

Travel ........................$ 3,662,555

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...__.$ 199,065

Publications and Printing ...._ ......$ 810,664

Equipment Purchases ................................$ 1,781,198

Per Diem and Fees ..........

..^ 2,208,896

Computer Charges ....................--...............$ 4,648,170

Benefits:

Crippled Children ....................................^ Kidney Disease .._.....__.......__.___._........___.__.$ Cancer Control ........................................^

2,890,120 300,000 420,000

Maternal Health/Family Planning ...__.$ 2,462,750

Work Incentive ................... ..^ 2,750,000

Child Care

..................^ 6,500,758

Medicaid ................... ^ 246,474,370

Cuban Refugee ._________.__.____-_______.....___.__-$ 100,000

SSI-Supplements ................ ..^ 4,385,814

AFDC ........ ^ 133,800,000

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Grants:

Facilities Construction .._.___._____...._____.,,_.$

DeKalb M. R. Project ......................^

Chatham M. R. Project ,,_,,_______..___.______..$

Grants-in-Aid to Counties _,,__._____._.__..__.$

Local Alcoholism Treatments __,,________._,,$

Child Mental Health ......,,..........__._..._.___.$

Adult Mental Health

. .... ....,,.$

M. R. Group Homes __.____.__...-_____..__________.$

Fulton County Emergency Social

Services

................

4

Area-wide and Community ___..........._.....$

Nutrition .._.___,,___._____....,,._......._.,,..___..._.._..$

Nephrology Centers -__--_-_-_-_,,__._._.....__.__.$

Local Services Benefits Payments _.._..__.$

To Counties for Social Services ____________$

County Detention Centers ..__.._......_....__.$

10,013,000 97,300 92,800
8,331,748 2,743,391
700,032 3,844,169 1,322,354
123,900 2,097,000 2,688,500
175,000 22,463,621 21,601,724
400,000

Contracts:
M. R. Day Care ........................................^ Indigent Legal Services ,,.-.....___..___._._____.$ Capital Outlay ______________.__-_____._,,_,,_.,,_.__,,$ Authority Lease Rentals ,,_..____.__________._____$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund/Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................I

21,450,718 1,000,000 1,792,304 5,545,000
373,000

1. General Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services __. ........................,,..___.$ 8,381,916

Regular Operating Expenses __...._.___.__.$ 1,546,014

Travel

--.---.._____..$ 296,651

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.$

8,300

Publications and Printing .........._...__.__.$ 156,266

Equipment Purchases ------..._,,.__--.....-$

81,538

Per Diem and Fees ...._.._.____.._.._._.._.._._.$

71,639

Computer Charges .....,,..._..__,,.._._..... .......$ 3,537,078

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund ......_...__.__._____.._._......__...$ 190,000

Total Funds Budgeted ._.............._.__..__.$ 14,269,402

State Funds Budgeted _._.___-.._............._.$ 8,130,972

Total Positions Budgeted .-_._...............

637

2. Physical Health--Program Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services ._____......__..,........,,..__.____$

Regular Operating Expenses -...-....._.--$

Travel ...

.........^ ...... ...^

Publications and Printing _._._,,..,,_____.__._$

Equipment Purchases ..----,,...--._.--.--.$

Per Diem and Fees ___.____.._____.______.__._...___-$

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................^

972,621 115,570 28,450 23,000
4,000 200
1,143,841

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

709

State Funds Budgeted ___._....__._.._____.____,,$ 1,143,841

Total Positions Budgeted ..._.__._.-.__..____.

82

3. Physical Health--Family Health Budget:

Personal Services .._._____.__......__.____....._1..__$ Regular Operating Expenses ._____________.$ Travel ..__._._.______.___._____._.__...___.,,._..._________ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . $ Publications and Printing __________________.$ Equipment Purchases ___..._-_._______-.._,,____$ Per Diem and Fees ..____.._.....__,,__._..._...__.$ Computer Charges ____.,,.___$ Crippled Children Benefits .....__.__..._..___.$ Kidney Disease Benefits _----.-.___--__.--.$ Cancer Control Benefits -....-._--.._._-.$ Maternal Health/Family Planning
Benefits _-_--.....__.___-_.._....__.___.___...._.______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__....._____......____.$ State Funds Budgeted .....__-_._....-.___._......$ Total Positions Budgeted ...______..._.,,_.__..

3,981,982 3,503,756
386,136 20,000 82,307 92,710 503,685 2,000
2,890,120 300,000 420,000
2,462,750 14,645,446 8,440,038
412

4. Physical Health--Community Health Budget:

Personal Services ._-........_--..._.._-__-..--.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .._.--..._.___.$ Travel .......... ..__ _._..__.__...__..,,__..._._.___........._.. $
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . $ Publications and Printing ____.___,,._____,,$ Equipment Purchases _-_--___----..-_-----$ Per Diem and Fees __.____.._.___,,....____......$ Computer Charges ,......_._-...._.,,_--..._,,..$ Facilities Construction Grants ._-._..._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ___....__......__.._...,,$ State Funds Budgeted ....._._...._._-....__..$ Total Positions Budgeted ..___.__..._-_....,,

4,719,794 1,122,001
360,212
4,400 68,088 59,544 155,118 31,692 10,013,000 16,533,849 10,023,755
378

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $5,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority upon the approval by the Federal Government of the application for funding of a new medical college for the training of medical doctors and other allied medical per sonnel under the provisions of Public Law 92-157 known as the "Comprehensive Health Manpower Training Act" of 1971.

5. Physical Health--Local Services Budget:

Personal Services -........._.-_.__--_-.----? Regular Operating Expenses _-._.-.-.$ Travel ___._--____--.__--__..-._-...._-$ Publications and Printing ._.,,....__.._...$ Equipment Purchases _....--.........--_.......$ Per Diem and Fees .....,,.._._......--..._...$

5,412,719 1,003,296
497,130 4,360
111,000 170,510

710

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges ..._..--..,,.._..__...._._.. Grant for DeKalb County Mental
Retardation Project _____________________ Grant for Chatham County Mental
Retardation Project ..--...._--____.___ Grant-In-Aid To Counties _______.._._._. Total Funds Budgeted ..................... State Funds Budgeted __.._._._._.___.._.._.. Total Positions Budgeted

15,000
97,30'0
92,800 8,331,748 15,735,863 12,179,087
447

Provided, that from funds appropriated to the Physical Health--Local Services Budget, a total of not less than $100,000 will be made available to the Community Cardiovascular Coun cil in Savannah for continuation of stroke screen ing.

6. Mental Health--Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ....................._.._......._ $ Regular Operating Expenses .._...,,.........$ Travel ......._..........._.$ Publications and Printing ....................$ Equipment Purchases _______..__.___.___.___.____$ Per Diem and Fees ...._..$ Computer Charges ..................................$ Total Funds Budgeted _._.__..___._..._._._._._.$ State Funds Budgeted ..--_-..._............. $ Total Positions Budgeted

1,140,373 1,342,250
130,000 9,200 5,000
32,000 2,000
2,660,823 1,841,505
88

7. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abate ment Budget:

Personal Services .__._...___..__.___......._.........$

Regular Operating Expenses . - ...... $

Travel _ .

$

Publications and Printing ....................$

Equipment Purchases _._____________.___________.$

Per Diem and Fees .,, .

$

Computer Charges --.....--.--..................$

Total Funds Budgeted _.____._._._...___.._.._.$

State Funds Budgeted ........-_..........__._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,667,071 3,203,927
57,617 20,280 11,388 86,720 1,040 5,048,043 1,234,841
153

8. Mental Health--Local Services Budget:

Personal Services ..............................--_..$

Regular Operating Expenses -.-..-....--.$

Travel

........

$

Contracts with Day Care Centers for

the Mentally Retarded ..._.__..__._._..___..$

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs _................... .... $

246,320 34,608 25,956
21,450,718
2,743,391

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

711

Grants for Child Mental Health ___._____.$
Grants for Adult Mental Health _..___,,.$ Grants to Group Homes for the Men
tally Retarded ._......-._-...___.._._.__.._.__..$ Total Funds Budgeted _._.._............,,........$ State Funds Budgeted ,,_.________.____________...$ Total Positions Budgeted

700,032 3,844,169
1,322,354 30,367,548 15,818,312
14

9. Economic and Consumer Affairs Budget:

Personal Services __._______,,_______-____._________$

Regular Operating Expenses ....._....-..$

Travel

.,,._,,...,,,,_. .....................I

Publications and Printing ,,_____________.___.$

Equipment Purchases ......_..__..______.__._,, $

Per Diem and Fees .___.._._..........._._...-....$

Computer Charges .___.______..__.____._,,.__._._._.$

Total Funds Budgeted ....___.__._.__.__.._.___.$

State Funds Budgeted .__.......-......-.._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

316,990 106,359
31,000 26,200 11,000 16,600
6,450 514,599 514,599
23

10. Work Incentive Program Budget:
Personal Services ................._-.________.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___-______,,__,,.$ Travel ___._._._.._..______.$ Publications and Printing _________,,.__,,.,,..$ Equipment Purchases ._--..__--..--------$ W. I. N. Benefits ,,...__...._._._.._...._._._.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................I State Funds Budgeted .._._._....... ..._..._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

972,859 204
80,500 2,000 50,000
2,750,000 3,855,563
385,556 101

11. Child Care Budget:
Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services ___._._____.___.$
Benefits for Child Care ____._.._.................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....-.....-..._-__-..__.$ State Funds Budgeted ________________._..___.___.$

123,900 6,435,958 6,559,858 3,596,163

12. Programs for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults Budget:
Personal Services .___,,______.__.______._____________$ Regular Operating Expenses _____.__._....._.$ Travel _._.__..,,............__......._._.._._____.___.__-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .$ Publications and Printing ......_..._......_._._.$ Equipment Purchases ,,_-..___--.............,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ..-..__.,,...._..__-_..__.___-_ $ Benefits for Child Care ...._...-........._..__.? Georgia Indigent Legal Services
Contracts .,,._._......_._...__.._.__..__................$ Total Funds Budgeted .........__..__._._-__--$

5,827,075 28,072,706
473,556 12,200 89,335 33,060 21,060 64,800
1,000,000 35,593,792

712

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted ---,,,,.--......--....--.....$ 5,239,343

Total Positions Budgeted

545

13. Services to the Aged Budget:
Personal Services .-------------.-..-,,-___-_._.._...._.._..._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........................if Travel ......-...-..............................................................$ Publications and Printing ...................................$ Equipment Purchases .......................^...................^ Per Diem and Fees _,,.--..._,,..-_..-......_-..--.-...-..... $ Areawide and Community Grants _..,,................$ Nutrition Grants ____-__________,,_.._____,,_,,.________,,_______.__. $ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................$ State Funds Budgeted .....................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

530,824 80,100 37,600 5,000 4,800 2,500 2,097,000 2,688,500 5,446,324 353,234
40

14. Vocational Rehabilitation--Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services .........,,_......._............................... $ Regular Operating Expenses .............................^ Travel .....--......---_._..._...._-........._....._......_...._... $ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ......--........................................$ Grants' for Nephrology Centers ............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

858,535 9,203,965
26,347 9,500 34,711 32,123 175,000 10,340,181 2,579,080
65

15. Vocational Rehabilitation--Facilities Budget:
Personal Services _____________________________,,______.,,____________,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses .............._....,,............$ Travel ............................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. $ Publications and Printing ._.,,,,..__...-...,,.....,,_,,.,,$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................$ Capital Outlay ___.___.___..__.___.___.__._.._.___.___.__........_......$ Total Funds Budgeted .-.,,_....,,-.-..-...................._...$ State Funds Budgeted ............................._.............$ Total Positions Budgeted

7,709,537 4,545,918
135,704 24,370 12,005 192,241 127,690 750,000 13,497,465 2,233,514
684

16. Vocational Rehabilitation--Services Budget:
Personal Services ._...,,_.......................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel .-.---._.-....-.-...........^..-...........................$ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases ..........................--...... ......^ Per Diem and Fees .........._..........,,......._......._......$ Total Funds Budgeted -.--......-........_...__.............-...$ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

10,744,856 4,930,551
535,615 42,536 128,072 241,771 16,623,401 1,671,847
917

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

713

17. Medicaid Benefits Budget:
Medicaid Benefits ....................................$ 246,474,370 Total Funds Budgeted ..............................i....i 246,474,370 State Funds Budgeted ............................$ 79,135,132

18. Public Assistance Budget:

Cuban Refugees Benefits

-_,,,,,,_______.._,,_ $ 100,000

SSI-Siipplement Benefits ............................... $ 4,385,814

AFDC Benefits ............................................$ 133,800,000

Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ 138,285,814

State Funds Budgeted ,,_____..___._______,,____________________.$ 38,560,000

19. Local Services--Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget:
Local Services Benefits Payments Grants --_--$ Grants to Counties for Social Services _,,,,...,,_,,__.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.._,,-___.___._..._..__,,,,.,,_._$ State Funds Budgeted _.___________._,,_.__,,...___$

22,463,621 21,601,724 44,065,345 19,454,619

20. Benefits Payments--Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ........ ...................^..................$ Regular Operating Expenses ........_...........,,,,_....,,..$ Travel .................._,,__._______________________,,,,_,,_____.___. $ Publications and Printing _.._._._...______________________$ Equipment Purchases .............................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................$ State Funds Budgeted ........._,,....__.__....,,...............$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,375,422 2,459,446
211,025 173,870 37,380 5,257,143 2,419,238
229

21. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget:
Personal Services ............................................... $ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ......................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................$ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases ._..,,,,--....._,,,,_........_...........$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................ ...^ Computer Charges .........................................^ Authority Lease Rentals .......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

4,519,484 897,792 20,500
4,000 4,782
13,834 75,600 70,000 387,000 5,992,992 5,477,734
540

22. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget:
Personal Services .......................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ,,._._._.__....,,_._._____._.__..___.___.___.,,_._____,,_,,_..____...__.,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_..___--,,,,_.$ Publications and Printing _.._.._.___-,,.__.,,...,,__......_...$

5,824,110 1,378,993
10,500 10,000
8,750

714

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases

. . ,, ,,$

Per Diem and Fees

.,,___,,.,,$

Computer Charges .....................$

Capital Outlay __...__.___.___.._,,______________..______..___._________ $

Authority Lease Rentals ........-_....__.......................$

Total Funds Budgeted

.

$

State Funds Budgeted

.,,,,..$

Total Positions Budgeted

32,372 105,072 82,000 100,000 513,000 8,064,797 7,367,623
662

23. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget:

Personal Services

.,,...._...,,,,.......$

Regular Operating Expenses ______________.__._._________.$

Travel .__,,_._....__,,.__ $

Publications and Printing ................... 4

Per Diem and Fees ..,,,,...._.._._._...__._..___..........,,...... $

Computer Charges ............................^

Authority Lease Rentals _._._._-.....___................._._._...$

Total Funds Budgeted

..................$

State Funds Budgeted .................__-.-_._...._._-___-..$

Total Positions Budgeted

4,315,450 747,780 17,000 2,000 72,000 69,000 500,000
5,723,230 5,384,393
551

24. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget:

Personal Services

..........................,.^

Regular Operating Expenses _,,________._______________..__._.$

Travel __.__.._.,,.,,-.-----,,,,----$

Publications and Printing .........

.....^

Equipment Purchases .......................... ^

Per Diem and Fees

.......................$

Computer Charges ..................$

Authority Lease Rentals .................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted ................... ^

State Funds Budgeted ...............^

Total Positions Budgeted

2,729,340 693,040 20,000 8,000 21,000 34,000 65,000 646,500
4,216,880 4,141,880
551

25. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget:
Personal Services ...................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ___._...._____________._______.!? Travel ................^ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__________.___.,,_.$ Publications and Printing .....................$ Equipment Purchases ................. ..^. Per Diem and Fees ...._...,,......_._.__._._.___.._..___.............$
Computer Charges ............-....-........-..--..--..--.-.I Capital Outlay _.........-.-.-..___.._-.-..--...----- $
Authority Lease Rentals _._.__... .....................^ Total Funds Budgeted .............. .^ State Funds Budgeted ...................^
Total Positions Budgeted

5,062,915 1,268,435
20,000 7,245 12,935
57,975
25,935
75,000
178,744
853,500
7,562,684
6,703,940
779

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

715

26. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget:

Personal Services

.................$

Regular Operating Expenses ....___.___.._....__.__.___,,...$

Travel -----_,,_--.______..__,,$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_.__.,,..--.. $

Publications and Printing ,,......___._.._....___.__._,,.......$

Equipment Purchases .____....-...,,._.-.__--.....,,__.___-._....$

Per Diem and Fees .................................^

Computer Charges __.......__.._-......_....._...____.___.............$

Capital Outlay ......____._._....-...,,___-.._........_...__..__....$

Authority Lease Rentals ...........................$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................. ^

State Funds Budgeted ._.._._-__.-..-..._...________....-_-_..$

Total Positions Budgeted

13,266,025 3,005,220
30,900 19,425 7,912 131,133 64,622 71,000 444,560 117,000 17,157,797 13,510,795
1,602

27. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services ___-___,,_.___.___._____---____________.._._.--__.$

Regular Operating Expenses .....__.___.__...._..__.__........$

Travel .........

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._._.-.,,...--_._.$

Publications" and Printing ._.__..........,,__,,_._........_._.$

Equipment Purchases .,,.--_--_,,...-.--.----.----,,--...$

Per Diem and Fees ................................4

Computer Charges .............................. ^

Total Funds Budgeted ..................... ^

State Funds Budgeted ................... ^

Total Positions Budgeted

6,745,670 1,129,102
29,954 7,725 1,300
34,551 36,231 70,000 8,054,533 6,991,423
838

28. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:
Personal Services __._-______,,__.____,,__._____.__._______.__.____.$ Regular Operating Expenses .....-____--_..,,._._..__-....$ Travel --------------$ Publications and Printing _____...._..__._.._...__..____.....$ Equipment Purchases .___....-._.._._.-_.--.,,.,,__.__-__.-......$ Per Diem and Fees .......................^ Computer Charges ....................... ^ Authority Lease Rentals ....__.........___,,__...._._____......$ Total Funds Budgeted ______..___..,,_______..__.______,,____._____.$ State Funds Budgeted .-..-.__,,_.-..,,.__.__-.._..-...__,,....$ Total Positions Budgeted

9,716,985 2,655,753
35,301 11,410 21,500 63,238 122,100 794,000 13,420,287 12,495,110 1,118

29. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget:
Personal Services ._._______,,___.__-____._-____-.____._-_.__-____.$ Regular Operating Expenses __,,__-......._____.__....-._..$ Travel .....__-_-......-____-........._.__.._-......__.._.....-,,____.-..-.$ Publications and Printing __......._..._...._-__..-.......-__..$ Equipment Purchases ...... ........--........... ^ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges ........................... ...^ Authority Lease Rentals ___,,....._..-.....-_,,-.-....-.._.__.$

6,925,421 1,601,595
40,773 9,870 33,745 77,170 60.S10 450,000

716

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

9,199,384 8,596,658
710

30. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services

........................ 4

Regular Operating Expenses ___._____-__.____,,_____-____..$

Travel ........................ .^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._____..___.___.___ $

Publications and Printing ____.___--_,,_____._______________._ $

Equipment Purchases .....,,..._--_-_...._-.,,...._........,,.. $

Per Diem and Fees ........................................... $

Computer Charges .....-.___.....,,-,,-.,,-.-...............-....$

Capital Outlay ........................................... $

Authority Lease Rentals ............................%

State of Georgia Obligation Debt Sinking

Fund/Authority Lease Rentals ___.___..__._...._._____._ $

Total Funds Budgeted ...................$

State Funds Budgeted ....................... .^

Total Positions Budgeted

40,940,196 9,241,821
79,022 40,000 14,408 509,118 104,012 360,000 175,000 1,284,000
183,000 52,930,577 44,690,490
4,919

31. State Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services .................-....,,,,-.,,_,,.................. $ Regular Operating Expenses ....................$ Travel .............-.......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.....,,.._-......$ Publications and Printing ___..............._......_..__.__.._.$ Equipment Purchases ............ ............ ._....,,,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ...._-.-...................._..._,,__-...........$ Computer Charges .............................. ^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted ................$ Total Positions Budgeted
32. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services .................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ........................ ..^ Travel ...................-..................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..,,..........$ Publications and Printing -...-...-..-,,--.--........------$ Equipment Purchases ..-..----.................................$ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................$ Grants to County-owned Detention Centers ___..__.$ Capital Outlay ....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............-.-................----.I State Funds Budgeted ._......-...............__-.....-.......... $ Total Positions Budgeted
Section 27. Department of Labor ._,,_............._..__._..$

6,159,549 1,360,499
26,736 29,400 3,900 38,581 37,300 8,000 7,663,965 7,078,559
646
2,078,363 531,461 18,370 12,000 1,450 30,945 52,100 400,000 144,000
3,268,689 3,088,109
275
2,387,708

Department of Labor Object Classes:
Personal Services .................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$

21,888,119 22,406,197

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

717

Travel -.---...........,,.._._,,__$ Publications and Printing ___,,._______________,,______________ $ Equipment Purchases ....._..._......-_-.__.____._________________$ Per Diem and Fees __________________________________________________ $ W.I.N. Grants ..-.............__._....._._____._____.._____________._..._.$ Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ..._. $

662,259 149,685 331,061
10,100 1,769,000
450,000

1. Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services ....................................................I

Regular Operating Expenses _.-.._......__-.______.._,,___.$

Travel __..........................._..._.._._.__________________________,,_..__.$

Publications and Printing .__.___.________________________,,____$

Equipment Purchases ______________-.-.____-__.__________-________.$

Per Diem and Fees ___________..__...__._._.________..__._.._.__.____ $

Total Funds Budgeted

..

$

State Funds Budgeted ............ .._......_.$

Total Positions Budgeted

358,854 25,230 60,000 3,000 1,500 600 449,184 449,184 30

2. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services .

.,,

,,$

Regular Operating Expenses ...._._.._.._._......_.._.$

Travel ................ $

Publications and Printing .................................I....?

Equipment Purchases ....... ,,...,,..$

Per Diem and Fees

,,,,... ^ $

Total Funds Budgeted ......................... $

State Funds Budgeted __...._.___.._._._._.._.._..__..._.._...._..$

Total Positions Budgeted

12,801,467 1,385,622 248,400 110,250 119,028 6,000
14,670,767 -01,008

3. State Administrative Fund Budget:
Personal Services _........_,,,,,,.__...._.___._._...,,$ Regular Operating Expenses _._._...._.._._..___._..___._____.$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,....-._-_.__........_.-.-.-_...__..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._................._.._..........._.._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

103,108 80,497 183,605 183,605
5

4. Manpower Training Budget:
Personal Services .-.___.._-____..._._._._.__..._.____-_...._..____._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..............._.............. $ Travel __...._.-___._.._._..__.,,..___.,,,,___..._..................._......_..$ Publications and Printing ._.._._._._.___.._.._._.______...__.. $ Equipment Purchases .-..--...-------..,,---...._.......,,....$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._........_._______..__._._.___.._..... $ State Funds Budgeted ......................___......._. .._......$ Total Position Budgeted

2,008,991 224,700 50,400 12,600 5,250
2,301,941 -0216

5. Other Manpower Services Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses _----._.-.......__._______.$ Travel ..............,,...._._.........._.._____._....._ ............,,.__.__.$

3,231,665 16,942,741
185,40

718

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases .......................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ......._______________..__....__..______.__.___._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,.._....,,.,,....._$ State Funds Budgeted .___.___._________......____....__________...$ Total Positions Budgeted

23,835 151,283
3,500 20,538,484
-0273

6. Correctional Manpower Program:
Personal Services ..........................4 Regular Operating Expenses .__.__........_.___.__...._..__.$ Travel ....................... ...^, Total Funds Budgeted .__............._______...._.._.__.__......$ State Funds Budgeted ......_____._...__.._........______._._.....$ Total Position Budgeted

616,453 207,407
17,999 841,859 491,736
58

7. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget:

Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ...._$

Total Funds Budgeted

.......... $

State Funds Budgeted _............_..____._..___.__........_.__..$

450,000 450,000 450,000

8. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services .............................$

Regular Operating Expenses ___..............______.........$

Travel ................ ^

Equipment Purchases .............................. ^

W.I.N. Grants

_..._.$

Total Funds Budgeted ....__..........____....__..__..........___.$

State Funds Budgeted ......_.__.._._._........__..__.__.._..._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,767,581 3,540,000
100,000 54,000 1,769,000 8,230,581 813,183
232

Section 28. Department of Law .............................^ 1,994,219

Department of Law Object Classes:

Personal Services ....................................................I

Regular Operating Expenses .............. $

Travel ._...._.__........_.___.._............_____.._.-........_.____.._.........$

Publications and Printing ......_.____.___._..........._.._._._.$

Equipment Purchases ....................... ^

Per Diem and Fees

......$

Computer Charges ......................^

Books for State Library ...._._.._...............___._.._.......$

1,753,909 160,000 60,000 24,000 20,000 30,000 700 28,000

1. Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services .__.__...._.____.........__...__^...........__..___..$

Regular Operating Expenses ..____....-...__.__.._____........$

Travel

................ ^

Publications and Printing ........._.......___.____.._..........$

Equipment Purchases .............. ..^

Per Diem and Fees

.............. ^>

Computer Charges ................. ...._.._.__.._._........__..___-.$

1,621,521 155,000 59,860 23,750 18,000 29,450 640

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

719

Total Funds Budgeted _____..___________.._.___.______________.$ State Funds Budgeted ______._....______..__.__...____________$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,908,221 1,825,831
83

2, State Library Budget:
Personal Services ____..-.._.___--.......__.__._........_._.....__.$ Regular Operating Expenses _________________.._____._._._.$ Travel -_-_._____...._.______.._$ Publications and Printing _________.________.________.._______.$ Equipment Purchases ___.____,,___.___________,,_____.____________.$ Per Diem and Fees --,,....--_--.__.._--_...______..--__.__...$ Computer Charges .----.____......-_______.____._....________..__..$ Books -____.-...__-___......_-_____.....__.___.__.__..._.__________.. $ Total Funds Budgeted ...____.______.______________._._______...$ State Funds Budgeted ___....._-_.___.__....._______....._.._____.$ Total Positions Budgeted

132,388 5,000 140i 250 2,000 550 60 28,000
168,388 168,388
11

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant At torneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reim bursement to the Department of Law as provided by Law.

Section 29. Merit System of Personnel Administration Merit System of Personnel Administration (No direct
State General Fund Appropriation is required) _.$ --0--

Merit System of Personnel Administration Object Classes:

Personal Services ___._..___.__...__._____...____.__..-______....$ Regular Operating Expenses _....____...._____--_..._.__-$ Travel _...,,____....._.$ Publications and Printing _.________________________-_________-$ Equipment Purchases ...______....._____.__.,,______....____.__.._.$ Per Diem and Fees ._-__..-...___-_...___-_-_.._._._____...___.$ Computer Charges ___..._._____...._____._....____..___-____..__.-$

1,532,876 321,847 21,725 41,425 13,080 179,674 400,685

1. Applicant Services Budget:
Personal Services ._-.___._....___.__....___......____.....__.$ Regular Operating Expenses _..______._.___,,,,.______.$ Travel ....... __...,,$ Publications and Printing ,,,,..___...__.__.______._._.___.$ Equipment Purchases _____ _--_....__----..__--____--.--$

359,542 15,850
1,500 16,100 3,830

720

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees ,,,,_._-...,,..........-._.-_....._,,_._.._.$ Computer Charges ..._.........,,.__..._._,,______________.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,.......-..--.._....._-.-..-...-,,$ State Funds Budgeted ...-.-....._._..,,-__.._,,___...-.,,...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,000 188,800 587,622 --0--
31

2. Classification and Compensation Budget:
Personal Services ..............._,,_._._.._..___.___...,,....$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_.._....__,,,,,..........._..$ Travel ---...--.--_._.._..__..,,_-...---.,,_._...---$ Publications and Printing ........_._,,.._....__.........$ Equipment Purchases __--,,-----------_.__.--__----...$ Per Diem and Fees ____._,,___________________,,______-________-$ Computer Charges ..........._._....,,.._._._._.....,,,,_..,,$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,..-........--.._-..-...___,,.._.$ State Funds Budgeted ...-..........__.,,-_..-_-._......_....$ Total Positions Budgeted

280,851 7,850 2,400 6,675 1,500
140,500 96,685 536,461 -0-
21

3. Employee Services Budget:
Personal Services --._.________-_,,_____..___.___...___.____._____-_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ...--_,,--_.--.--.._--.--.$ Travel .1. ..----.______.-----______,,---.$ Publications and Printing .............._.__.............,,..$ Equipment Purchases --__..,,--------__--_,,._----$ Per Diem and Fees ..__..........._.--_,,-_-_.____--_..__,,--$ Computer Charges ..............,,._,,-.-_-....-_..,,,,..___,,.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,.________._,,_____,,._..........,,_,,$ State Funds Budgeted -..,,__-.__.___---.-.-.-.___-.--..$ Total Positions Budgeted

229,868 7,450 2,500 5,750 1,950 3,674
85,000 336,192 -0-
20

4. Training and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services ......,,.___........-.-._-.,,,,....-......-,,-,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,------.--___--_----$ Travel .,,.,,.................-........-....___....-..---._-_-._.-- $ Publications and Printing ......_.___-___,,.............,,_-..$ Equipment Purchases .....,,-...-..-.----.--.,,.----_--.,,-$ Per Diem and Fees -........_-.-.___............-,,-----$ Computer Charges .......,,_-.-_-......._........._-...._......_.--$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,_................_.__...........-__$ State Funds Budgeted .......-.....__-_..._....._.-......__-_--$ Total Positions Budgeted

179,753 15,150 2,400 5,300 300 25,000 200
230,153 -0-
13

5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Budget:
Personal Services ._......._-..-._...........,,.-_.-...._.........$ Regular Operating Expenses --,,----_--_--..--_----$ Travel ----....... .........----.....-.----------..I Publications and Printing _______.__-_--__------__..___--$ Equipment Purchases ...--..---.-..-------...-----------I Per Diem and Fees ___.____.___,,._.,,.___..__,,________________-_-$ Computer Charges ._.__..........._..--_-........_.-...--$

166,314 13,075 1,575 2,550
1,100 6,000 18,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Total Funds Budgeted _------__.___---__--__,,___,,,,,,__.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................... ..^ Total Positions Budgeted

721
208,614 -0-
15

6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget:

Personal Services --.,,--.---..-- ---......_......$

Regular Operating Expenses _...----_--___,,____________.$

Travel .,,..._..._....,,._.........._...__.._.,,.,,,,___$

Publications and Printing .-,,.----------..,,.,,.,,.,,_....$

Equipment Purchases ,,.......,,.--..,,.----....._..............$

Per Diem and Fees -__-_----___-_----._.___.___.___,,__.__,,_.$

Computer Charges ................................................$

Total Funds Budgeted

.......................... ^

State Funds Budgeted ....--..__-_._.._.._--_.__,,__._________.$

Total Positions Budgeted

87,430 249,897
4,300 650
1,300 400
6,000 349,977 -0-
5

7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget:
Personal Service ........$ Regular Operating Expenses --.,,--.,,_..____---_.,,..$ Travel ................................................................$ Publications and Printing _.____.__,,,,_,,__.___._.__.___.___.$ Equipment Purchases .......................................$ Per Diem and Fees ___.____,,__,,__,,_.______.,,.________________.$ Computer Charges ,,_.._._.______.._.__.__._._..___-_._____...___.____.$ Total Funds Budgeted -- -..----.___..._._.,,.._$ State Funds Budgeted __.......--...._.__._._____._______________.$ Total Positions Budgeted

131,618 6,230 400 1,700 2,900 300 6,000
149,148 -0-
12

8. Director's Office Budget:

Personal Services ............................. ...^

Regular Operating Expenses

.....................$

Travel ...............................................$

Publications and Printing

...........$

Equipment Purchases .................. ................._.$

Per Diem and Fees ................. .....^

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^

State Funds Budgeted .........._.._..___.._--......._........._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

97,500 6,345 4,600 2,700 200 1,800
113,145 -0-
5

Section 30. Department of Natural Resources .......$ 30,477,063

Department of Natural Resources
Personal Services .... _._.__...................__._..._...............$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._----........--......_.$ Travel ..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..___.____.___.__..$ Publications and Printing ................ ^ Equipment Purchases ._...........__--------...._.....__..._.$ Per Diem and Fees ._..._...............__..__.....,,-..............$ Computer Charges ..........__..._.................__..._.___._._.__..$ Fluoridation Grants ................... .^

15,321,614 5,656,104
426,690 869,200 535,244 909,217 221,500 381,156 250,000

722

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Land and Water Conservation Grants .............. $ Recreation Grants ................_._.__..._---_._-_.----...._.__..$ Solid Waste Grants ....................-....-.........._.............$ Water and Sewer Grants ......_.....___.___....._._.__.._..__...$ Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for
Ground Water Resources Research ...__..._..._.._. $ Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for
Topographic Mapping ..........._..___.____......_...,,._._.....$ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development
Authority for Operations and Construction ... $ Capital Outlay ................$ Authority Lease Rentals ......._.....__._._.._..-_.._._._...-.$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt
Sinking Fund -..._......._........._...-_..-..._...._....-.--$

4,000,000 200,000
2,000,000 2,000,000
176,000
1,585,000
685,000 2,481,700 2,526,000
329,000

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services ._........_.$

Regular Operating Expenses ........................._......$

Travel

.......

^..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........._..._._..$

Publications and Printing ......................................if

Equipment Purchases _._._.._........---_------.,,_..----....$

Per Diem and Fees ....... ... ........................_._.._........_.$

Computer Charges .....$

Total Funds Budgeted

$

State Funds Budgeted ._...._.__.....,,........_-_._.___.__...__...$

Total Positions Budgeted

2. Public Relations and Information Budget:

Personal Services

._............$

Regular Operating Expenses ....__..._....____...__._._.__..$

Travel

.........._.--... ......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_.._..._...__.$

Publications and Printing _.._......_._.._...._.__......_._._.. $

Equipment Purchases _......._.,,....----.--.......-..........-$

Per Diem and Fees ..._......._..__....-......--....-._--........_.$

Total Funds Budgeted ..._.............._._.._.._....._.-..._..._$

State Funds Budgeted _........_..........._...._........._.-...$

Total Positions Budgeted

3. Planning and Research Budget:
Personal Services ... ._..._...__.._...._......_..____..._._.._.........$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,......_._.._...._.____.__.$ Travel _............__.._.._._.._..___.._........._.................._......... ..$ Publications and Printing ._.__........_._.._._.._._...._.._.......$ Equipment Purchases ......-...._....,,----.--------------$ Per Diem and Fees ._......._...._...._,..._._.._._..................$ Computer Charges ........................___.._.._...._...._..._.._..$ Land and Water Conservation Grants ................$ Recreation Grants ._..........................._.._........__._._.._..$ Total Funds Budgeted __.........._.-.__._._..._..._...._......_..$ State Funds Budgeted ...............-.....-.-........._......$ Total Positions Budgeted

848,552 261,822
8,600 3,400 68,000 12,5!50 30,000 145,942 1,378,866 1,378,866
70
311,576 63,400 6,200 7,500
250,000 15,000 13,000
666,676 666,676
25
849,060 257,213
65,500 74,850 28,800 98,500
3,000 4,000,000
200,000 5,576,923 1,345,244
64

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

723

4. Unicoi Budget:

Personal Services .

..

.. $

Regular Operating Expenses --..........--.--_........ $

Travel ....... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _... ............. $

Publications and Printing ......_............_._.._......_.......$

Equipment Purchases _____..___._._______._..__.__________________.$

Per Diem and Pees ..._.----._._..-------..,,...-.----_________ $

Total Funds Budgeted ...__._.__._...______________..._.,,_____.$

State Funds Budgeted __.......___..... ... .....______._..._..___.$

Total Positions Budgeted

581,398 324,500
19,000 30,500 20,000 36,200 35,300 1,046,898 662,483
58

5. Game Management Budget:

Personal Services ......__...._.__________.._.._____.______,,.._____.___.$

Regular Operating Expenses . ..___________...--______._._.$

Travel ._-___________.....____________....________.___.___..__________.__...____ $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.._..________..___.$

Publications and Printing _____..______... ......____._......_..$

Equipment Purchases _____________________________________ .._____.$

Per Diem and Fees ____...______________..._______._................$

Total Funds Budgeted __.____.__...__________._____________.. ... $

State Funds Budgeted .

._...

$

Total Positions Budgeted __.._..____.__.. ___._..._. .... $

1,282,822 489,700 9,100 154,090 15,000 86,600 3,000
2,040,312 1,142,176
112

6. Fisheries Management Budget:
Personal Services ..____________...._..___.______.__.._____________..-$ Regular Operating Expenses ____..___________...__.____..._$ Travel _.__________...._____________..,,..,,._____._.___...______.___...__.._____$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._.._________... _$ Publications and Printing _____._____..______.______.__..._____.$ Equipment Purchases _.--_______...--,,___._ _..----_______.--$ Per Diem and Fees ________._.____________.__...____.__....________$ Computer Charges _.....____.__..___..________.__ ___.___.__._.__.$ Capital Outlay ___._______.___._______.___._...______......._.______._$ Total Funds Budgeted _____._._.._.__.__. ..._..._._._...$ State Funds Budgeted __._._ ...-_..__.___ ..._._____.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,326,371 488,094 32,000 117,450 10,500 114,955 3,000 6,327 290,000.25
2,388,697.25 1,907,759.25
111

7. Law Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services _ ____________.._________._..._________....._ ____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ________ __..__..-_._ __.__$ Travel __......____________..._..._._________..,,__._________._...__________.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.___..............$ Publications and Printing .........__.__...__________...__ .___.$ Equipment Purchases ..______..____________...-_______.__.__ $ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt
Sinking Fund ......__________..____________..__.______.__.__... .. $ Total Funds Budgeted ..........______.___....._._-__.___.___.....$ State Funds Budgeted ..___._.....____._______.. ,,_____.______... $ Total Positions Budgeted

2,921,143 759,535 49,101 248,280 29,394 164,092
27,000 4,198,545 4,001,990
242

724

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

8. Project Evaluation Budget:

Personal Services ...._...$

Regular Operating Expenses __.._________.___________________.$

Travel

.._........_____$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--_.------_.__$

Publications and Printing .__._._._$

Equipment Purchases

................................I

Total Funds Budgeted _._.___..._.___.___-.______.,,--..._...___-.$

State Funds Budgeted ___________________.______..___.___..__..___..$

Total Positions Budgeted

63,705 8,575 2,300 3,40'0
600 2,500 81,080 81,080
4

9. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services

... .._--..--.$

Regular Operating Expenses ._.....................-...$

Travel

....... ...._.._.-- .,,$

Equipment Purchases __.....-._.___.-.._..-....$

Per Diem and Fees

.

.

..$

Total Funds Budgeted .......................... ^

State Funds Budgeted

.

$

Total Positions Budgeted

31,939 1,600 2,500 500 2,400
38,939 38,939
2

10. Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services

.................................. ^

Regular Operating Expenses _...__________________________.$

Travel

....__.........._.._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______.___________.$

Publications and Printing

.......$

Equipment Purchases

......................_.$

Per Diem and Fees . .

.$

Capital Outlay ....................._.........$

Authority Lease Rentals ...........................I

Total Funds Budgeted .__...______._______________,,_____._______.$

State Funds Budgeted _......._........_...................._.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

3,214,183 2,066,102
49,875 265,030
15,200 281,249 24,400 1,780,200 2,526,000 10,222,239 8,397,239
321

11. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget:

Personal Services . ...

$

Regular Operating Expenses ....... ___.__.____$

Travel

_

.._

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .

.$

Publications and Printing ............._.............._...._._..$

Equipment Purchases .............._._.__...._._.._........__..._..$

Per Diem and Fees . ....._.........._._._.__.......,,_._........._..$

Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey - ....._..............$

Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps ._...__.______________________________.$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................ _._-..-...$

State Funds Budgeted ................................... ..........$

Total Positions Budgeted

474,672 57,475 23,203. 29,550 26,000 64,072 6,400
176,000
1,585,000 2,442,372 2,159,372
33

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

725

12. Water Supply Budget:

Personal Services .______________._______.___.__......___...._...._.._..$

Regular Operating Expenses __.___.._.______..___.....__.__.$

Travel

..........$

Publications and Printing ____.___________._..___.._.._...._._..$

Equipment Purchases ___._...___....._....._.......__.___.._._____.$

Computer Charges ....._.._..._______________._______..___.._..._..___$

Fluoridation Grants ............._._,,_..__.___._._......_.._.........$

Total Funds Budgeted ____.__________._......._..._.._.._________.$

State Funds Budgeted .........._...........__.._._..........._..$

Total Positions Budgeted

427,055 37,800 26,004 5,000 21,500 20,000 250,000 787,359 787,359 35

13. Water Quality Budget:

Personal Services

-...,,...$

Regular Operating Expenses _._.-..------_______.,,....... $

Travel ........................ ......_,,........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_____.______..... $

Publications and Printing ......................................I

Equipment Purchases ........... $

Computer Charges _______.___.____......_._.....--__..__._______._. $

Water and Sewer Grants .._.__...._.__......................... $

Total Funds Budgeted ........_.__.__.__-___.__................... $

State Funds Budgeted ...._...._..........._.............._..._...... $

Total Positions Budgeted

1,340,904 70'5,400 40,000 10,000 7,000 30,000 105,289
2,000,000 4,238,593 2,983,756
49

14. Air Quality Budget:

Personal Services ......................................................I

Regular Operating Expenses ,,_..____...__............ ____.$

Travel .._..................-,,-..

$

Publications and Printing _._.__...__________.___.._......__..___.$

Equipment Purchases .........._.__......_..............._...._... $

Computer Charges

.---...$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I

State Funds Budgeted __.........................._.......... $

Total Positions Budgeted

1,005,291 64,300 54,000 3,000 41,774 58,092
1,226,457 726,457 77

15. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services

.-..

$

Regular Operating Expenses ....._...__.................__..$

Travel ........_.........._....______..__......_...-............._.._..._........$

Publications and Printing .......................................I

Equipment Purchases ..............................................if

Per Diem and Fees _...._................_.......-...................__.$

Solid Waste Grants ................................................ ^

Total Funds Budgeted ......................_-................. ...$

State Funds Budgeted .. ..._................... .............. $

Total Positions Budgeted

16. Land Reclamation Budget:
Personal Services ........_.................-..----.................. $ Regular Operating Expenses ..,,_................_...........$

500,592 44,088 29,532 8,200 8,000 1,500
2,000,000 2,591,912 2,580,110
35
142,351 26,500

726

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Travel ______________________________________________________________ ......... $ Publications and Printing ..__________________________..__.__$ Equipment Purchases ._..._..._......__.._...._.._._......----...$ Per Diem and Fees ............. ...................._...._......_....$ Computer Charges ......._........._..._...__..__.._....._....,,.....$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,...._....._._._._.__..............._......$ State Funds Budgeted ___.__.._.,,._.._.._. ................... ..^ Total Positions Budgeted

9,775 2,500 1,425 4,000 42,506 229,057 229,057
9

17. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay

..._.$

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund ______ _._______________....._____________________$

Total Funds Budgeted _______.___.._____________________________$

State Funds Budgeted . .

. . .....$

411,499.75
302,000 713,499.75 713,499.75

18. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Lake Islands Development Authority for Operations and Construction _.. $
Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$ State Funds Budgeted __...._...______________,,-..----___$

685,000 685,000 675,000

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $302,000 is specifically appropriated for the Heri tage Trust Program through the issuance of not to ex ceed $3,473,000 in principal amount of General Obliga tion Debt.

Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation

A. Department of Corrections _._....._.........._._......_._.....$

Department of Corrections Object Classes:

Personal Services

......... .^

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel

....._..--.-$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._____________....__$

Publications and Printing ........_......___._............--_.$

Equipment Purchases __..____._________..___._..-._--_-----.__$

Per Diem and Fees

......... $

Computer Charges ...._...._...._.._..........____._.-.....---_..$

Inmate Release Fund--Payments and

Clothing _________________________________________________________ $

Direct Benefits ........................................................^

Capital Outlay ........................................................^

4,458,890
3,741,562 1,159,755
263,689 8,627 58,616
198,037 239,957 259,155
370,000 34,948 45,000

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services _______________...____________________________.___._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........._--...... ..... ..... $

2,531,070 566,884

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

727

Travel

............ _..^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______.._..._______.$

Publications and Printing .. .____.___..._.....__________.._.$

Equipment Purchases ............ ..............................^

Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^

Computer Charges ______.____.__________.__..__..______________...___$

Inmate Release Fund--Payments and

Clothing ....................................... .___.______________.__._._$

Total Funds Budgeted .._.__..._.._.________.......__...________...$

State Funds Budgeted ..... .... .................... ._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

144,630 4,500 32,300
133,480 100,500 236,036
370,0'00 4,119,400 4,119,400
204

2. Facilities Engineering Budget:

Personal Services ...._.................._...._..........._...._......$

Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^

Travel .........

...._.._... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........... .. $

Equipment Purchases .............................................if

Per Diem and Fees _______________.._____________.._.__________...$

Capital Outlay ............................................. .......... ^

Total Funds Budgeted ........ ................. _____ _ $

State Funds Budgeted

_______

$

Total Positions Budgeted

143,934 112,856
14,700 4,000 7,000 12,000 45,000 339,490 339,490
15

3. Grants--Corrections Budget:
Personal Services _ .. ...............................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _ ......................... ...$ Travel ...... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____________$ Publications and Printing ..................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ............................................^ Per Diem and Fees _________._._______...__________.__._____.__$ Computer Charges ____._...._.___._.._...._______.....______._......$ Direct Benefits _______.__________._._______________________$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... .............$ State Funds Budgeted ...................... ______ . ...$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,066,558 480,015 104,354 127 26,316 57,557 127,457 23,119 34,948
1,920,451 --0--
110

B. Correctional Institutions ....................................^ 20,017,614

Correctional Institutions Object Classes:
Personal Services .................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses _ _____ ........ . ...... $ Travel _____ ..................................................... .. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ...... ......... $ Publications and Printing __ .................................$ Equipment Purchases ______ ...................................^ Per Diem and Fees __.._____.__________._______________$ Capital Outlay __.___________..________________________________$ Authority Lease Rentals ___________ ._______._. .............^ Atlanta Area Community Correctional
Center _____ ......... ......... .................... _______.. ........$

15,014,132 8,179,835
75,645 367,410
6,643 341,028 395,064 1,085,000 840,000
372,156

728

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget:
Personal Services ._--_.--......._--___........_.,,...______..._.._ $ Regular Operating Expenses ..-,,..,,,,..__,,_......,,.....$ Travel -_.-_-____._-...............____..,,___.____..._._.__._...._..._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... ^ Publications and Printing .__..........,,.._.,,......_.......... $ Equipment Purchases __.._._...__..__._____.______.____...___.____ $ Per Diem and Fees ___.____.,,.____.__.,,_..___..,,____,,.__.._.._. $ Total Funds Budgeted ............................ ^ State Funds Budgeted .................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted

978,853 453,582
2,240 17,000
102 38,516 16,378
1,506,671 1,317,188
85

2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget:
Personal Services ................-...._..............,,,,.........,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses ---___---_._.-_,,.__.__._.._.$ Travel ._,,.._..,,..._...,,......,,..__.....,,.........___...............,,....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._._--_--_----$ Publications and Printing ....,,._......_................_..... $ Equipment Purchases ___.-_.--.-_............................... $ Per Diem and Fees ....................... ^ Capital Outlay .............................................. ^ Total Funds Budgeted .................................i State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

2,144,338 1,329,552
11,142 58,800
615 33,015 17,283 204,000
3,798,745 3,798,745
225

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services ............................... $

Regular Operating Expenses ...._._.,,,,,,__ $

Travel .......... ................^. .............................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,_-,,------- $

Publications and Printing _.,,_._._.,,......_.........,,.._,,..$

Equipment Purchases ..................._.............$

Per Diem and Fees ............................... ...^

Capital Outlay .........................................^

Authority Lease Rentals

.............. ..^

Total Funds Budgeted .............................. ^

State Funds Budgeted ___._,,.._...._.__._.__._,,_.__________.___.$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,273,108 899,316 4,094 128,500 819 39,900 55,275
68,000 640,000 4,109,012 4,10'9,012
225

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services ...............................$

Regular Operating Expenses ............___.._,,............$

Travel .................. ..^^^^^^^$

Motor Vehicle Purchases ..........-.._..__-___-.-......-....._.$

Publications and Printing ......................... $

Equipment Purchases ....................

4

Per Diem and Fees ................................$

Capital Outlay .........,,_.__..._...-............_.,,_.-..................$

Total Funds Budgeted ........................^ ... ^

4,795,450 2,601,664
9,165 54,000 1,535 129,621 135,075 80,000
7,806,510

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State Funds Budgeted Total Positions Budgeted

......................^ 7,741,510 469

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services ____.._.--.__,,____________.._.___..___._........_...$

Regular Operating Expenses .............................. $

Travel ._....,,......._......_.................._.......,,.._............... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.______...._...___.$

Publications and Printing --------....----,,,,..............$

Equipment Purchases ...._.__...................._...........,,...$

Per Diem and Fees -.-----_-_

$

Capital Outlay .,,_.,,.,,,,.,,____.... ....,,.,,$

Authority Lease Rentals .-..........-.-......_..._...__..,,.....$

Total Funds Budgeted

_ .. ,,

.$

State Funds Budgeted ............... . $

Total Positions Budgeted

4,822,383 2,895,721
49,004 109,110
3,572 99,976 171,053 733,000 200,000 9,083,819 8,679,003
515

6. Atlanta Area Community Correctional Center Budget:
Atlanta Area Community Correctional Center .._ $ Total Funds Budgeted ............................... k State Funds Budgeted ............................................$

372,156 372,156 372,156

C. Department of Offender Rehabilitation _____________ $ 4,727,751

Department of Offender Rehabilitation Object Classes:

Personal Services .-..___._...._------_--__.----.................I

Regular Operating Expenses ___._____....__,,,_____.___.__..$

Travel _ _ .

-.

$

Publications and Printing .................___....._.,,__.._.._ $

Equipment Purchases ....-....-...._-_._._.-._-..._............$

Per Diem and Fees .......................... ^

Computer Charges ....._..._......__..._...................__.........$

Direct Benefits _............__._........-.........-..................$

6,245,767 880,162 485,495 37,083 136,942 125,034 7,490 58,000

1. Offender Rehabilitation Budget:
Personal Services ............... .^..,... ....... .^ Regular Operating Expenses _______...__...._.__..__..._.._.$ Travel __._...,,._____.,,.___..___.____._____.______.__._____.,,___.___.____..$ Publications and Printing ........_.,,--.__................... $ Equipment Purchases ................-...--.......................if Per Diem and Fees .............$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._......................._...._.._..........$ State Funds Budgeted ............................... $ Total Positions Budgeted

4,105,963 250,082 308,276 1,542 46,600
11,318 4,723,781 4,708,481
376

2. Grants--Offender Rehabilitation Budget:
Personal Services ...........--.._..---_...-................ $ Regular Operating Expenses ................._.._............ $

2,139,804 630,080

730

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Travel ...........................$

Publications and Printing _......_.,,_.,,......_.______....... $

Equipment Purchases -...._....

$

Per Diem and Fees .........._.,,. $

Computer Charges __...........,,..._._._.__..._.._.......___.._..._..$

Direct Benefits ..........................................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ..._.._.__.-.._..___.__..._..___-__.._......?

State Funds Budgeted _._..__.........___.._.........._..........$

Total Positions Budgeted ....................................... ^

177,219 35,541 90,342 113,716 7,490 58,000 3,252,192 19,270
247

D. Board of Pardons and Paroles .... $ 438,847

Board of Pardons and Paroles Object Classes:

Personal Services ......................................................$

Regular Operating Expenses _______.,,_____.__._.._..__.___.$

Travel

.

_.

$

Publications and Printing ...._..._...._..___._._.....,,..._...$

Equipment Purchases __.___-.___.________.__,,__.__.___.___._____.$

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^

418,394 20,547 28,750 2,000 13,980 2,500

1. Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services ......................................................I

Regular Operating Expenses ........... $

Travel

...$

Publications and Printing ....

$

Equipment Purchases ....._._._.._..-__--........____-.._..._...$

Per Diem and Fees _______._..________._._-_._____._..._.-_____._.-.$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$

State Funds Budgeted ............_........_.._.......__..........$

Total Positions Budgeted

418,394 20,547 28,750 2,000 13,980 2,500 486,171 438,847
25

Section 32. Department of Public Safety ,,..,,_.._..... $ 22,124,869

Department of Public Safety Object Classes:
Prsonal Services .......................................................4 Regular Operating Expenses ._____..._________._.,,_______-- $ Travel ..........................................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,...--._.....--.$ Publication and Printing ....._.._..................._...._......$ Equipment Purchases ...._...._.... .___.__,,,,__.______..._._____.$ Per Diem and Fees ._..._......_._._._..............._..__.__........$ Computer Charges __. .._......_...........................__.........$

15,350,657 3,101,559
118,563 1,545,284
984,447 290,829 197,590 1,159,180

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:
Personal Services ........._......._........_..........._..........-... $ Regular Operating Expenses .---._._------_,,._.----$ Travel .......................^^^ Publications and Printing .....................................$ Equipment Purchases ......,,_._......---._._.-..,,.,,_-_.._..... $ Per Diem and Fees ,, .......... ...................................I

244,236
24,600 14,000 7,000 3,000 7,000

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Computer Charges ....................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... $ State Funds Budgeted ................................^...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,000 301,836 --0--
16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services ...___.______..._..____.___..____._......__.__.___._.$

Regular Operating Expenses ____.__....___...__ ..._._........ $

Travel

.....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........._.....-..$

Publications and Printing ._..........._..._.........._.........$

Equipment Purchases ._........__._..._..__.............._._..._..$

Per Diem and Fees ._...........__._...._...-._._..__.............. $

Total Funds Budgeted .

.. .

$

State Funds Budgeted ................._........................ $

Total Positions Budgeted

263,242 40,238 9,380 10,200 16,105 2,800 2,810
344,775 294,775
16

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services ..-._._.__..........__..._........_.._...............$

Regular Operating Expenses ._...._......_...._..._...........$

Travel .....

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...._......_...... $

Publications and Printing ...._...._...._.._._._......_...........$

Equipment Purchases .....................^......................$

Per Diem and Fees ._........_.._..........._..._........__...._.... $

Computer Charges ........._..........._.............._..........._._.$

Total Funds Budgeted ........._................................... $

State Funds Budgeted _............_....... ......... .......... $

Total Positions Budgeted

610,055 864,662
2,750 6,800 69,441 120,360 10,660 158,210 1,842,938 1,842,938
66

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services ...._............._.............._......._..........$

Regular Operating Expenses ......_........._..._.. ......_...$

Travel ........

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^

Publications and Printing .._..... ............. ......_...... $

Equipment Purchases ....._........_........._._.._......._.......$

Per Diem and Fees _..........__._:........................._....... $

Computer Charges ........................_................_......._. $

Total Funds Budgeted _......___._....--__.__... ...............$

State Funds Budgeted ..... ... ....... .......... ........ $

Total Positions Budgeted

13,896,799 2,090,801
79,448 1,520,984
884,103 153,594 130,000 998,970 19,754,699 19,614,583
1,118

5. Mandate Training Budget:

Personal Services ............................. ......................4

Regular Operating Expenses .............................. ^

Travel .......

..^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................. ^

Publications and Printing ..................................... ^

Equipment Purchases ....--._....-----....,,-----_ ...........$

Per Diem and Fees .....................................^........ &

140,619 18,258 6,710 7,300 818 3,071 100

732

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Total Funds Budgeted ,,,,.,,.,,.._,,,,._........,,$ State Funds Budgeted ____.._.___._.....................-._-...$ Total Positions Budgeted

176,876 120,608
11

6. Police Academy Budget:

Personal Services

.................... $

Regular Operating Expenses ,,.....,,._......_.,,_...._.__..$

Travel ..,,......._...__...,,--..__.

...--$

Publications and Printing .......,,._.__.._._...._......_.___._ $

Equipment Purchases __...__.,,...--.__,,....-.....--.--...-- $

Per Diem and Fees .................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted

-....,,...,,--$

State Funds Budgeted .,,..,,,,.,,..$

Total Positions Budgeted

195,706 63,000
6,275 6,980 8,004 47,000 326,965 251,965
18

Section 33. Public School Employees' Retirement

System ......

-----...-.$ 7,396,000

Public School Employees' Retirement System Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses ..__...............___..-._..-.$

Employer Contributions .............

$

137,000 7,259,000

1. Public School Employees' Retirement System Budget:
Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Employer Contributions _........-._.__.__......__-.............. $ Total Funds Budgeted .................$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ^

137,000 7,259,000 7,396,000 7,396,000

Section 34. Public Service Commission _.__..--.........-.$ 2,068,947

Public Service Commission Object Classes:
Personal Services .............................^ Regular Operating Expenses -_.-.--.....$ Travel _,,__,,,,,,.._._.,,_-.-.__.,,_._._,,.,,..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_--__--_,,._.$ Publications and Printing .................^ Equipment Purchases ....---.--..--..--...........-------- $ Per Diem and Fees .........................^

1,643,997 202,650 66,500 19,000 20,200 46,750 94,850

1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services ._,,....----------.--....--,,.____,,.,,,,....$ Regular Operating Expenses .........................$ Travel .............................. .^ Publications and Printing .................... .....^ Equipment Purchases .........................................--..$ Per Diem and Fees .....................$

446,115 26,050 4,500 1,500 3,200 15,000

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733

Total Funds Budgeted --..,,-- ._.._...$ State Funds Budgeted .-------___-_-_-.___....._..._.._____.__$ Total Positions Budgeted

496,365 496,365
27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services ..._.,,_.__....

$

Regular Operating Expenses __...-.___,,__________________$

Travel ..........._..._...._.._......._....... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........ $

Publications and Printing .....

$

Equipment Purchases ___----__....--,,_--____________________ $

Per Diem and Fees ....______..._..__..___.___.______..___._._.__..___.$

Total Funds Budgeted

.............if

State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

486,042 99,050 35,000 12,000
9,700 13,500
3,000 658,292 658,292
44

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services ................ $

Regular Operating Expenses ................................%

Travel

........_.___--..._.....__..._ $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................%

Publications and Printing

_.$

Equipment Purchases

................$

Per Diem and Fees ................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted

........_.$

State Funds Budgeted

__._-. ....... $

Total Positions Budgeted

711,840 77,550 27,000 7,000 9,000 30,050 76,850 939,290
914,290 53

Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia $ 259,959,207

Regents, University System of Georgia Object Classes:

Personal Services

.............

$ 268,499,171

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor

Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications

and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment

Purchases, and Computer Charges .............. ._..$ 78,012,950

Teachers' Retirement .............................................^ 16,200,500

Medical Scholarships _...._...__._...._..........................._..$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships ...............................................J$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges

.... __..._..$ 3,031,000

Capital Outlay _._.............._..___._____._.._........_...............$ 3,962,404

Authority Lease Rentals _..................._..___._....__.....$ 22,739,136

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund ...................._........_._........._...............$ 2,000,000

1. Resident Instruction Budget:
Personal Services ..............._._.._....__........._........._.._._..$ 219,297,643 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ............_._...$ 62,143,000

734

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Teachers' Retirement . .

$ 16,200,500

Capital Outlay

.

$ 3,962,404

Authority Lease Rentals .... ......... ........................ $ 22,739,136

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sink

ing Fund .........._.__......_._.._.._._..._._................_......... $ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ....... $ 326,342,683

State Funds Budgeted ....................................... $ 223,492,166

Total Positions Budgeted

15,287

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of general obligation debt.

Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever.

Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an ap portionment of funds to the various units of the Univer sity System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitu tion. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing.

Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution ap plicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement System.

No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Govern ment, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act as amended.

Provided, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount used

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

735

does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original bud get estimate.

Provided, that revenue from student fees which ex ceeds the budget estimate of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget:
Personal Services ......................:^............................^ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ..... ...._......_.. $ Total Funds Budgeted ._..._...................._..................$ State Funds Budgeted _.....__._____. ._.....--________..._....$ Total Positions Budgeted

231,000
103,956 334,956 324,000
19

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ................_. $ Total Funds Budgeted ............ ............___............$ State Funds Budgeted .......................... ......._..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

725,000
575,000 1,300,000
537,000 38

4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ........ ......... $ Total Funds Budgeted .. .................... ..... ........_...$ State Funds Budgeted ....... .........____.... . ..... - ...$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,528,749
1,994,200 8,522,949 2,204,000
201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget:
Personal Services ............._.._._._..._....................._.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ... ............. $ Total Funds Budgeted .........._.__...__.._......................$ State Funds Budgeted ._...................._.._......_...._.._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

659,000
315,500 974,500 358,500
60

736

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6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget:
Personal Services .,,_..__....___,,........_...................._...$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases and Computer Charges ..........,,--.,,...$ Total Funds Budgeted .___._.,,-_-_______.___.____..__._...___..$ State Funds Budgeted .__..-...........__,,_.__..__._.,,_....... $ Total Positions Budgeted

9,841,976
4,643,745 14,485,721 8,894,000
848

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget:
Personal Services ..............._.....,,_..,,._......_.....-....,,$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ....._-_-,,..,,....$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.._.--_.___....__,,........-.............$ State Funds Budgeted ..,,____.__..__-......-...............,,_-.._$ Total Positions Budgeted

14,113,099
2,320,787 16,433,886
8,243,041 944

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget:
Personal Services _,,,,---,,,,,,,,,,__.._.___...,,_,,_.,,,,,,$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges .........._..._..._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........._-....,,.__._._-__......-......$ State Funds Budgeted .-__,,-_,,.-.-................._...___._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

14,453,304
4,922,262 20,375,566
9,689,000 1,864

9. Regents Central Office Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................I Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ............--.....$ Medical Scholarships _...-....-..................._...._..._-.__.$ Regents Scholarships ___________,,________,,_______$ Grants to Junior College __,,___.___.__.._._____._,,._,,____.___$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.,,___,,.....,,,,_._._._,,.,,.,,$ State Funds Budgeted __...__.-._.................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,649,400
994,500 345,000 200,000 3,031,000 6,219,900 6,217,500
102

Provided, that from the above appropriation relat ing to Regents Central Office, $4,000 is designated and committed for two additional student grants for the Southern College of Optometry in SREB payments.
Section 36. Department of Revenue .__..._.,,..,,_._.__._..$ 23,110,487

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Department of Revenue Object Classes:
Personal Services .,,___,,_,,.___,,_,,,,,,_,,.__,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ........................ .^ Travel ......_._.-_......._.._.__............_._,,.......,,_._._.__........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,....._______ $ Publications and Printing ._...,,.....,,_........,,_.._........$ Equipment Purchases ...............................^ Per Diem and Fees ...............................% Computer Charges ......................... ......^ Loans to Counties Property Reevaluation .._..__.. $ Grants to Counties Appraisal Staff ................... ^ Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases __,,.._.____.--...,,....___.$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ...................4 Intangible Tax Equalization Fund __.._...,,_.__..__._.$

11,903,915 1,669,631
487,433 145,502 771,054
77,473
84,100 4,847,479
325,000 860,000 1,860,000 279,400
500

1. Executive Administration Budget:
Personal Services ......._..._....................._.______,,___$ Regular Operating Expenses ----...-..----_......_---$ Travel __-.......-.___._.........__-............._-........_._-,,...........$ Publications and Printing ____........,,_.__..._.......,,,,..$ Equipment Purchases .................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............................ ^ Computer Charges ...........___,,......_.__.,,........,,_-........$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................L.^ State Funds Budgeted ...L.. ............................^ Total Positions Budgeted

869,455 750,011
12,000 194,173
1,000
20,800 30,000 1,877,439 1,877,439
32

2. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services .__--_...._.___.__.......,,.,,._......_....,,.__$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ...... ^ '....... ........^..^ ................................^ Publications and Printing _........__,,.......,,..,,_,,.......$ Equipment Purchases ----.._----------__-_----.------.$ Per Diem and Fees ................. ^........ ......... ^ Computer Charges ...._._ .............................. ..^ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ..........^...............^ State Funds Budgeted ................... ......4 Total Positions Budgeted

797,506 56,295
1,500 2,736 2,500
500 62,859 923,896 923,896
70

3. Property Taxation Budget:
Personal Services ........__--....,,.,,-.._..__----.........__-__$ Regular Operating Expenses --._.__...--.--_._._,,.--.-.$ Travel ........... ^.......^.............^.........^^........... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -....._._..___..--$ Publications and Printing _____,,__,,.__________._.___.__,,__,,$. Equipment Purchases .......................................$ Per Deim and Fees ..........................................^ Computer Charges ................................................ ^ Loans to Counties Property Reevaluation ,,------.$ Grants to Counties Property Reevaluation _..._,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ............. ..^.......^

781,415 19,885 44,682 77,000 77,000 3,600
45,000
1,285,000 325,000 860,000
3,458,582

738

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State Funds Budgeted ... Total Budgeted Positions

3,257,582 66

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as original ly appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F. Y. 1975. Such amount shall be available for further tax evalua tion loans to counties.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:
Personal Services .._..__---------_______.___.._--___._____________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._.___...._._._..,,..,,.... $ Travel .........__.____..........,,____._.___..___................__..___.____..$ Publications and Printing ._.._._._____._.___._._.._..........$ Equipment Purchases ........__.._...____.._..___............___._ $ Computer Charges ............__..___._____.._..,,....._.._._.______..$ Total Funds Budgeted _._..............._.__._._.._._._______..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ......_...,,.._.._.__._._.__._._._.._........$ Total Budgeted Positions

734,772 66,420
4,000 42,400
5,000 260,875 1,113,467 1,113,467
74

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:
Personal Services .......-___.___________.__............_..___.__..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._._.._.._._.___..,,..._.....$ Travel ..........................................................................I Publications and Printing _______.._.________..___________________.._$ Equipment Purchases ----....--.----.-..--..._.__..._..___._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...._......___._..._.___..___..___.._......_..__$ Computer Charges _._..._....................._._..._.._.._._______...$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................___.$ State Funds Budgeted .............._......._..._.__.._._.._..._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

338,205 4,740 2,000 43,384 2,000 100 78,437
468,866 468,866
36

6. Income Taxation Budget:
Personal Services ...................._._..____....___.._._._.._.._._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._._..--_._._._.........,,..$ Travel _._.__..___..._.....................__.._._.__..____.........__._._..__...$ Publications and Printing _._..__._._.._.._._.......,, _....._._.$ Equipment Purchases ___.._.._._.__...._....._._._._____._._.._....$ Computer Charges ....,,...--._.._._.._.._._................._._..._.$ Total Funds Budgeted -...,,..._......_._.___._.,,___...._.._......$ State Funds Budgeted -...................................._..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,150,381 140,624 3,507 178,843 2,500
1,455,192 2,931,047 2,931,047
113

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget:
Personal Services _._.___...................-.....___,,_..____.._......,,$ Regular Operating Expenses .._.................___.___._.__$ Travel -____..___.._.......................-_....._..._.....__................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__...__.__._._._.$ Publications and Printing ___________.____________,,__,,...$

1,544,367 206,868 47,032 114,000 13,472

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

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Equipment Purchases _--.____.__._._,,___,,___________________.__$

Per Diem and Fees ............... .^

Computer Charges ___-_________..___________..________________..,,____.$

Total Funds Budgeted --__-__--...._.._$

State Funds Budgeted

_.. $

Total Positions Budgeted

7,500 15,200 69,796 2,018,235 2,018,235
123

Provided, however, that from the appropriation to the Department of Revenue, $75,000 is designated and committed for payments in accordance with House Bill 1526.

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:

Personal Services ..___$

Regular Operating Expenses _______________________________ $

Travel ______-___..___-__.___________.__________..___.....__...._.._......_.... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............--..$

Publications and Printing __,,.,,_____.__.____..______.._________$

Equipment Purchases .___________________._..__________..__,,__.___$

Computer Charges

-__.,,-_........_.._.$

Total Funds Budgted . . .

_

$

State Funds Budgeted __________________..__...._.___________._.__$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,776,332 241,745 5,212 14,502 207,128 12,800
1,595,320 3,853,039 3,853,039
209

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services ,, ._

_$

Regular Operating Expenses ________._____.._..___....__._$

Travel _____._...__$

Publications and Printing ________...._...._.____..___.._..._._$

Equipment Purchases ...._...____________,,__._..__________________$

Per Diem and .Fees

_._..__ _.___.______.____.$

Computer Charges __.______-...._-..._.._..._.,,_,,__,,__.___,,______$

Total Funds Budgeted _ _

.

$

State Funds Budgeted _______________.___._________._.....____.._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,082,272 43,493 148,500 3,000 16,000 500 5,000
1,298,765 1,298,765
76

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services ___________________________._______.________________$

Regular Operating Expenses ___.___.._..___._.___,,...,,_...$

Travel

._

$

Publications and Printing ___________.______..__....._..._.._,,.$

Equipment Purchases ..............................................^

Per Diem and Fees __._._________________.________________________._.$

Computer Charges _._______________._..,,.___.__.....___.._..__._.___ $

Total Funds Budgeted __............._____.____._________________.$

State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

2,829,210 139,550 219,000 8,918 24,573 2,000 5,000
3,228,251 3,228,251
239

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget:
Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ______..__._..__.....__._......$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ..._________________________?

1,860,000 279,400

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Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

2,139,400 2,139,400

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to Motor Vehicle Tax Purchases, $1,860,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the pro duction of at least 3,100,000 motor vehicle tags.

Any such contract may provide for partial, ad vance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag produc tion, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

12. Intangible Tax Equalization Fund Budget:

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund1 ___.____________-__.___.$

500

Total Funds Budgeted

.............. .^

500

State Funds Budgeted ._.__----,,-,,,,$

500

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $500 is designated and committed for the cost of the Intanigble Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act ap proved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein.

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission _______.___.$ 8,399,082

State Scholarship Commission Object Classes:

Personal Services ...................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses ............. ^

Travel _.,,.,,...,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,._...,,._$

Publications and Printing ,,_,,_,,$

Equipment Purchases ___ ..........,,. ..........................^

Per Diem and Fees ...____.__.___.___..........__.....................$

Computer Charges ................. .^ ....... ^

Payment of Interest

....... ........ ._,,_..,,_,,$

Direct Guaranteed Loans _.........._.,,.$

Tuition Equalization Grants ............._____._.______..__.$

State Student Incentive Scholarships ................^

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarships .........................._...........L...................$

588,730 114,727
18,440 15,050 5,765 12,200 248,838 296,000 1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000
40,000

1. Internal Administration Activity Budget:
Personal Services .................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ___________.________.___________$ Travel .........................................................................I Publications and Printing ......,,...__._______._--.__._--.._..$

588,730 114,727
18,440 15,050

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Equipment Purchases .............................................I Per Diem and Fees _,,,,__,,-__,,,,__,,,,..$ Computer Charges ...----_-....----..,,_..--_-..._..____--..$ Total Funds Budgeted ._............_._..._....._.__........_.__ $ State Funds Budgeted ._........_-_......_._,,._....._._-_......$ Total Positions Budgeted

741
5,766 12,200 248,838 1,003,750 641,150
50

2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget:
Payment of Interest __-.,,__--__._...,,_--,,...__..___._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_........._.,,._.....,,.____.._...... $ State' Funds Budgeted ._..__......._.____._,__..__......._.__..$

296,000 296,000 121,000

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget:
Direct Guaranteed Loans .._.__-.....--_---....__.._-_....__ $ Tuition Equalization Grants -....__........._._..._...,,.___ $ State Student Incentive Scholarships _.......____..,,. $ Total Funds Budgeted ,,...__-.__......-__-_.....,,____-......_.$ State Funds Budgeted .._____........_-....__._-__..-....___....$

1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000 8,071,932 7,596,932

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget:
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships ..-...,,...._.._...-.._.....-.-__._........__-.__-... $
Total Funds Budgeted ___________.____.________,,._____.,__..___$ State Funds Budgeted .__..-...._-_-...,,.--,,....___.._......$
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to direct guaranteed loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committed for the pur pose of providing stipends for training recruitment and counselor personnel in health career fields.

40,000 40,000 40,000

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to direct guaranteed loans an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed stu dent loan program to students in paramedical, profes sional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of employment approved by the Scholarship Com mission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to scholarships $40,000 is designated and com mitted solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.

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Provided, that from the above amount $5,046,932 is appropriated for tuition equalization grants to stu dents attending private colleges as provided in Ga. L. 1971, p. 906.

Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to State student incentive scholarships is designated and committed for the purpose of provid ing incentive scholarships of not more than $450 per academic year to students at the undergraduate level pursuant to provisions of Section 415 (A through D) of Subpart 3, Part A of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended particularly as amended by the Education Amendment of 1972 (P. L. 92-318), and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority. Residents of Georgia for a period of at least twelve months immediately preceding their date of regis tration in a branch of the University System of Georgia, a private college or university which is an approved institution under Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended, a college or university receiving State funds under the Junior College Act of 1958, as amended, a State-supported vocational-technical school, or in an ac credited or approved nonprofit hospital school of nurs ing, providing such postsecondary educational institu tion is located in the State of Georgia, shall be eligible to make application for a State student incentive scholarship. Depending upon the amount of Federal or State funds available for this purpose priority in the award of State student incentive scholarships shall be given, first, to first-year students, second, to secondyear students, third to third-year students; and fourth, to undergraduate students, without regard to their field of study.

Georgia Veteran Students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a student incentive scholarship under this program shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their under graduate academic level or classification, provided, however, such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated to Student In centive Scholarships.

Until the Student Incentive Scholarship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in institutions of higher education, nor for summer period study to students in other postsecondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

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Section 38. Secretary of State __._..________-.___._..._______.$ 5,853,706

Secretary of State Object Classes:
Personal Services ........ ...._....$ Regular Operating Expenses .__._......_._..___.__..._...._.$ Travel ........_._..__....._._.._..._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _------___._._--$ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases __.__.__.____._______________._______________.$ Per-Diem and Fees --__..._.._.._--.__._.______.._._________________$ Authority Lease Rentals .--_----._..--.___.....,,_____...__.$

3,479,502 812,988 214,616 3,500 315,700 79,900 132,500 815,000

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services ..................... $

Regular Operating Expenses ......._.__.___.______..___._._.$

Travel ......._.....__..........$

Publications and Printing _________..__________________.__..._...$

Equipment Purchases ..................

^

Per Diem and Fees .._........_..._. _..._...$

Total Funds Budgeted _,,.______.__._.-__.__.__._._._-___________.$

State Funds Budgeted _______..___-__-..__,,__.-____-._.__,____.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,081,565 371,167 135,036 50,000 40,000 125,000
1,802,768 1,802,768
111

2. Securities Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ._...__ ^ _...._..._..._.$ Regular Operating Expenses --.-__----_----__--_.__-$ Travel _____...____.________.,,_._______._,,__________._.______.____,,______-___. $ Publications and Printing ......._._.....$ Equipment Purchases .................... ..^ Total Funds Budgeted ._.___......._-_._,,...-__..._..._____._..$ State Funds Budgeted ... ...____._...__________...-______._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

167,260 17,000 12,000 2,000 6,000 204,260 204,260
13

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ___.........__..___....._...._..___.__....._.__.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses _...,,______________.______.___.$ Travel ..........................................................................I Publications and Printing .......__._...__,,..__.__,,_...,,,,,,.$ Equipment Purchases ..___.__.__._.,,..,,_.__-.__.--...._.______..$ Total Funds Budgeted ___....,,....__.___._._.,,__.._._.,,..._....$ State Funds Budgeted .._.___.__..........._...__.___......_..___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

190,647 72,306
500 4,000 3,600 271,053 271,053
20

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ........_-.......___.__-_......____-......____-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,...__..__.__..-....____..._. $ Travel .......... .^ ...... ^ Publications and Printing ............-........% Equipment Purchases ........................^ Per Diem and Fees .........................^

209,339 4,700 40,680 500 500 500

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Total Funds Budgeted _._.__.._..___._._..._._......$ State Funds Budgeted ....-.....................................$ Total Positions Budgeted
5. Archives and Records Budget:
Personal Services .....--.........................._............,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._....................$ Traivel ...^......................................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............,,_.__. $ Publications and Printing _...._.._...__..............$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................^ Authority Lease Rentals .---.,,...,,,,....._. ......$ Total Funds Budgeted ..____.._.._._$ State Funds Budgeted .............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

256,219 256,219
13
1,003,286 138,309 6,400 3,500 23,000 16,500 815,000
2,005,995 2,005,995
89

6. General Services Budget:
Personal Services __........_......................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .............................$ Travel ...... ......^.................................. $ Publications and Printing _.___.__.__...__..._._...._._.____.$ Equipment Purchases .......................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._............. ..................$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................^ Total Positions Budgeted

365,545 64,000 7,000 65,000 5,000 4,000 510,545 510,545
31

7. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ................................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............^..............^ Travel ............^ ................................ ^ Publications and Printing ...,,..._............._........._._..$ Equipment Purchases ..--.................................$ Total Funds Budgeted . ....^..............^................^ State Funds Budgeted ................$ Total Positions Budgeted

383,239 123,700
4,000 100,000
5,000 615,939 615,939
28

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services .........^........ ...............................$

Regular Operating Expenses ................................$

Travel .....................................................$

Publications and Printing __,,--------..__.__-__ .__...$

Equipment Purchases .........................................^

Total Funds Budgeted ...........-.-.-..................._.-$

State Funds Budgeted ...................

........^

Total Positions Budgeted

48,599 18,806 4,000 5,200 1,300 77,905 77,905
3

9. State Building Administrative Board Budget:
Personal Services .......-..-_........-.-..---...-.--.........$ Regular Operating Expenses .............................^

30,022 3,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Travel .._...._.-.........._,,..........-___-..,,........,,.,,.._.._...........$ Publications and Printing __,,__.___.___.,,._____._..,,,,__...$ Equipment Purchases .........._ ....-.........................$ Per Diem and Fees __.......__................_......_.._.__....._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ---._.._.,,..-..___..__.._--.__.__.._...$ State Funds Budgeted .,,,,,,._.__,,,,,,,,,,.__.,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

745
5,000 66,000
2,000 3,000 109,022 109,022
6

Provided1, that of the above appropriation, $10,000 is designated and committed for a study of land lot lines in Cobb County.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $50,000 is designated and committed for legal fees.

39. Soil and Water Conservation Committee .__.__- $ 406,909

Soil and Water Conservation Committee Object Classes:

Personal Services __........__................._........_._..........-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ........_.__...........,,......$ Travel -___---___._. -___.___._-____.-___._._$ Publications and Printing ._,,_..._...____..........._._..._...$ Equipment Purchases _._-._.___...-...-.__.____...--...._._..__.-$ Per Diem and Fees ____________________.__....______..__._____.$

149,665 176,989
25,344 3,355 1,400 60,156

Soil and Water Conservation Committee Budget:
Personal Services __....._...._-.........,,_-..._........,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses _______--_____.,,_______.$ Travel _.,,... _____._--__.____-.____-__.__.$ Publications and Printing ___.--__.___.____--________,,..$ Equipment Purchases ___.___------_._._-------.---_-$ Per Diem and Fees .--.....__----.._,,_..----..._..-_-,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ____,,_________.________.,,___,,____.$ State Funds Budgeted ,,_..__.........__._..........._..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

149,665 176,989 25,344
3,355 1,400 60,156 416,909 406,909
11

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System .,,_...___.$ 1,500,000

Teachers' Retirement System Object Classes:

Personal Services . .._.._..._......,,.._.............,,__.___.........$

Regular Operating Expenses ___,,.___.._,,___,,_______$

Travel

.

..

_.....,,.______._..........$

Publications and Printing ,,...._............,,.___.........._$

Equipment Purchases ----_-------__--_-----_----__.$

Per Diem and Fees ......-....._._._-_.....-.-.,,_.,,.........$

Computer Charges _._.___--______.__________._________.___.__.____4

Employer Contributions ._______-_,,__________.__,,,,._,,_--.$

448,412 42,300 14,500
9,100 9,000 178,400 131,700 1,500,000

Departmental Operations Budget:
Regular Operating Expenses _,,_,,_____.___.___.,,.,,_______.$ Personal Services _..._..._._-.._..._....._-.,,......_._.............-..?

42,300 448,412

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Travel ____________________._______________._________.___.___.__,,___.$ Publications and Printing _..__,,_.._._....._...............$ Equipment Purchases .....___.._......._-..._.._...__._._.....$
Per Diem and Fees ..........................................^ Computer Charges ...........-.$ Employer Contributions _.._____..._.,,__________.______._....$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_.......................... ........$ State Funds Budgeted _..._._._.._......_..._...._...._.........$ Total Positions Budgeted

14,500 9,100 9,000
178,400 131,700 1,500,000 2,333,412 1,500,000
37

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $1,500,000 is designated and committed to fund S.B. 535.

Section 41. Department of Transportation ._..._..._..$ 261,812,454

Department of Transportation Object Classes:

Personal Services

............. ^ 92,114,630

Regular Operating Expenses _._.._...._._........._..._._..$ 27,591,175

Travel . .^

...........

^ 3,398,541

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _....._.........,,..$ 2,845,595

Publications and Printing

__,,_,,_,,_.__,,.,,,,$ 417,645

Equipment Purchases ......................................--...^ 1,245,075

Per Diem and Fees .......................... ^....^

12,200

Computer Charges ...........-,,_-...._._..___._.--_-_.--.-$ 1,261,886

Capital Outlay ................ ^.......... ..^ 221,071,418

Grants to Municipalities ..................................--..% 9,317,000

Harbor Maintenance Payments ______,,-.___,,--__,,--_---$ 250,000

Grants to Counties .............. .^ ........$ 9,317,013

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund: Authority Lease Rentals ______________.___.___-__.__...__.___.$ 32,474,681

1. Planning and Construction Budget:

Personal Services ................... ^ 53,574,189

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ 6,297,915

Travel ..............$ 2,680,040

Publications and Printing .....__._._.._-__.............-.__$

26,275

Equipment Purchases ........................^

92,450

Capital Outlay ___.._....................._-_._._._..._.__..._-__-..$ 190,897,538

Total Funds Budgeted ................. ^ 253,568,407

State Funds Budgeted ............................................^ 114,798,322

Total Positions Budgeted ........._...._.___._...._........._-$

3,959

2. Maintenance and Betterment Budget:
Personal Services ...........$ Regular Operating Expenses ...______._......_....__._._.__..$ Travel .,,_.____-.............__--.._-.-------------$ Publications and Printing ...._....... ..........................$

32,517,127 16,134,301
347,680 1,510

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Capital Outlay .__-__..._____..___.__....___-._.-.._...............$ Total Funds Budgeted .__..-..-...-..-_--_.___-___._..____$ State Funds Budgeted ,,._.._.,,,,._.,,__.._-_...--_.._........$ Total Positions Budgeted

27,591,280 76,591,898 76,591,898
4,112

3. Authorities Budget:
State of Georgia Obligation Debt Sinking Fund/ Authority Lease Rentals ._......,,__--_,,_______--,,.$
Total Funds Budgeted __...__.___..__..______..._...__-........$ State Funds Budgeted ..._......__._.__,,__........._.____..___._. $

32,474,681 32,474,681 32,474,681

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget:
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases' .________..__....$ Equipment Purchases .._.-...-..,,_....--...------_--.__._.$ Capital Outlay ,,,,,,_,,___,,,,,,,,_ $ Total Funds Budgeted __..__._._.._.__.__-_.______..__-_._-___.$ State Funds Budgeted _._.._._________.------------........$

2,799,095 1,128,625 1,596,600 5,524,320 5,000,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget:

Grants to Counties

.-__,,..,,. $

Total Funds Budgeted ...........-..._........--....-........-$

State Funds Budgeted ______..._._____-__-__.___.___.______.._..$

9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:
Personal Services _...,,__.,,..__.-.._.__.-----------.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___..__..______.._______.__...__ $ Travel ..............._.............._-._...........----_--.---.$ Publications and Printing ,,_________,,_------,,---------$ Total Funds Budgeted .... -.--.$ State Funds Budgeted ....,,._._...........,,........._.......... $ Total Positions Budgeted

151,391 2,094,182
2,000 5,000 2,252,573 2,252,573
10

7. Administration Budget:

Personal Services _____..___.__...__.___-,,._.__.-_.....___-___.._.$

Regular Operating Expenses _._...___...._.________.__..__.$

Travel

.

$

Publications and Printing _________..__._.________--__.___.___.$

Per Diem and Fees .....__.._...._...,,_..._...-.-_.__...-...-.._.$

Computer Charges

-

$

Total Funds Budgeted ._ ..........._...._..._.......______.__.._.$

State Funds Budgeted ..._...____._...._..-_.._........__._..._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

5,331,069 2,249,277
346,021 370,060
7,200 1,261,886 9,565,513 9,565,513
369

Appropriation on State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in con formity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the

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immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds,
rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the imme diately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the States as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount ap propriated herein.

Provided1, however, that objects for Activities fi nanced by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.

Provided', further, that the Department of Trans portation is authorized and directed to transfer to Per sonal Services from other object classes such funds as are required to fund the cost-of-living adjustment con templated in this Act, subject only to prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget.

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims.

For State matching participation in costs of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. Funds1 appropriated for the fiscal year shall be avail able for matching Federal apportionment for the same year. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State High way System of roads and bridges, and the costs inci dent thereto provided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices authorized by law. Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal Aid funds1 prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the Department of Transportation may add, delete and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal Aid program. Provided, further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate System with regard to completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of Federal State 90 10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby

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authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for the letting and execution of high way contracts essential to and included in such Inter state Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Divi sion of the Department of Administrative Services and constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Transportation.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for appro priations for the "State of Georgia General Oblgiation Debt Sinking Fund" for annual debt service require ments on General Obligation debt to finance the cons truction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Department of Transportation. Pro vided, that in the event that General Obligation Debt Service shall be less than the amount provided1 in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements cm General Obligations debt in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new pro gram for the construction, reconstruction or resurfac ing of public roads and bridges.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law.

For grants to countries for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each County's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transportation.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transporta tion. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Depart ment of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use

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of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

8. Assistant to Municipalities Budget:
Grants to Municipalities .__.___.___________________________._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.--....._-....._.._...._.___.___.._..___.$ State Funds Budgeted .._...................__....._.....__...__.$

9,317,000' 9,317,000 9,317,000

For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the municipality, designated by such au thority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in ac cordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with Fiscal Division of the Department of Admin istrative1 Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such finds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.

Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.

9. Air Transportation Budget:
Personal Services __...._..._........_._.__...__._._.____.._..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._...._...._._...._..,,._...._..$ Travel ..-.-....__...______.__.....,,_..._......._.___._._..___.__.._____....... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..........._..$ Publications and Printing _.,,_......__......_._.._..___.._...__.$ Equipment Purchases -__,,_______.,,,,_$ Per Diem and Fees _,,----.._,,_,,$ Total Funds Budgeted _._.__.._._.._...._......___.___.._.._._.___.$ State Funds Budgeted ._........_._....__...._._..._.............$ Total Positions Budgeted

287,345 278,220
6,800 46,500
300 17,400 5,000 641,565 441,565
18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget:

Personal Services ____.__,,___._-___.__.._____________________.____._..$

Regulating Operating Expenses ......_.....................$

Travel

.____..

$

Publications and Printing __________________________,,__..,,.,,.$

Equipment Purchases _..--------.--.----.--..-..,,_...._..$

Capital Outlay _._._.__.._._.......__._._.__.-_.._.__-._.........._._.$

253,509 537,280
16,000 14,500 6,600 976,000

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Total Funds Budgeted ...............-_-...__.-.-..-.__-.........$ State Funds Budgeted -_... .._..-____.________.____..._.____---$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,803,889 1,803,889
19

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget:
Harbor Maintenance Payments .______________..._---_.--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,.,,__.,,--. $ State Funds Budgeted ._.._._.__._.__.......__..._.___..._......$

250,000 250,000 250,000

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation service, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Trans portation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the quality of its equipment.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12%% of an indivi dual airport project when matching both FAA and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund participation. Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds at 100% of the total cost of an individual airport project for airports owned or leased by the State of Georgia.

Provided, that the entire amount of the above al location for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service __._._..$ 6,717,787

Department of Veterans Service Object Classes:

Personal Services ... -,,...-$

Regular Operating Expenses ..._._.___.__.__...,,...,,.--$

Travel __...,,,,$

Publications and Printing ..___.___.___,,_._.,,_,,_____.___.___.$

Equipment Purchases ...__....-,,.....-..._...___.___.__...-...._.$

Per Diem and Fees .......,,........_.._.,,.$

Computer Charges _.,,......-__.,,..,,....$

Grants to Confederate Widows .....,,._____..__-_.......$

Payments to Human Resources ______..,,...,,,,...__.___.$

Payments to Medical College of Georgia ______,,___.$

Capital Outlay

..----.,,-$

1,898,530 137,323 62,607 20,659 34,931 7,950 350 25,118
3,771,175 1,655,339 3,250,000

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1. Veterans Assistance Budget:
Personal Services ..,,..._..,,__,,_.._._._____-._-...................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel __.__._______._,,________-$ Publications and Printing ..._..._..__.-................_.,,.$ Equipment Purchases _.__._...__.-..._,,....,.._..._,,____,,-_..$ Per Diem and Fees ___.__._.--___..________.,,___.___-_-_--_-.--.$ Computer Charges ....---..-.-...,,.---.,,_--------------..$ Grants to Confederate Widows .................. $ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted -----.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,827,478 109,323 62,357 20,659 12,931 7,450 350 25,118
2,065,666 1,836,907
172

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility-- Milledgeville Budget:
Personal Services .^. ..................._..................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,.__.._________________________.$ Travel __,_____.____,,_______.____.__...$ Equipment Purchases .....................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................^ Payments to Human Resources ________.________-__,,--.$ Capital Outlay ........... ....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .................. ....^ State Funds Budgeted ._____...................-.....-.....-..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

71,052 28,000
250 22,000
500 3,771,175 3,250,000 7,142,977 3,613,171
7

3. Veterans Nursing Home--Augusta Budget:
Payments to Medical College of Georgia ___..__.__..$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................. ....^, State Funds Budgeted _....._................._,,_____..__._____..$

1,655,339 1,655,339 1,267,709

Section 43. State Board of Workmen's Compensation .___..__.__,,_._.___--.___-----------------.$ 1,543,062

State Board of Workmen's Compensation Object Classes:

Personal Services ... -.-------.....$ Regular Operating Expenses _______-__-__-__._--.___.__.$ Travel ...:...._._.______.___......-.......-...........__.____....-.___$ Publications and Printing ......,,,,_.,,..__....._.,,__.__,,.$ Equipment Purchases ......_.__._..______-___.__,,--..-_-__.._,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ____._..___.....-..................._.__.__..__.__..$ Computer Charges ................................................-.....$

1,238,862 215,800 26,500 15,000 22,500 5,000 19,400

1. State Board of Workmen's Compensation Budget:

Personal Services _._.__.___..______..._..__,,__,,_.,,_--.._.___.___-$

Regular Operating Expenses .....-.___.-___-____,,_.____-___.$

Travel .........................................^

Publications and Printing ._......._._.-.______.__.._...,,.._._.$

Equipment Purchases .........._.___.___-...._._.._..-..........$

Per Diem and Fees

.............................. ^

1,238,862 215,800 26,500 15,000 22,500 5,000

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753

Computer Charges ._______..____...._..____...._____._..,,.____.__..__$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... --.__...-._-.___._.._.-.$ State Funds Budgeted ............... . . ............. .$ Total Positions Budgeted

19,400 1,543,062 1,543,062
90

Section 44. Cost-of-Living Salary Adjustment ...... $ 12,958,000

In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, there is hereby appropriated to the agencies listed below to the appropriate object classes, funds for cost-of-living salary increases to become effective April 1, 1975 or on the first day of the eighth school month for local school system personnal.

Department of Administrative Services

State Funds Budgeted _._......_........_..._.............._..$

Department of Agriculture

State Funds Budgeted ....._...............,,...........-,,..$

Department of Banking and Finance

State Funds Budgeted ..._-..-......_........._..........._..$

Department of Community Development

State Funds Budgeted ........_.__.$

Office of Comptroller General

State Funds Budgeted ........._._..$

Department of Defense

State Funds Budgeted ........_...._._..$

State Board of Education (Department Personnel)

State Funds Budgeted .__..,,.......__._....__...............$

Employees' Retirement System

State Funds Budgeted ..__.._............................._._$

Forestry Commission

State Funds Budgeted ..........__....-.___.__......_...._......$

Forest Research Council

State Funds Budgeted ......_.........-.........................$

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

State Funds Budgeted .........

_.$

Georgia State Financing and Investment

Commission

State Funds Budgeted . ...... ......... ........ .... $

Office of the Governor

State Funds Budgeted ....._................................$

Department of Human Resources State Funds Budgeted ....................................$

Department of Labor State Funds Budgeted .. ..... ........................ $

Department of Law State Funds Budgeted ................_._..............:.........$

Merit System of Personnel Administration State Funds Budgeted .._........._._........-__..........._..$

Department of Natural Resources State Funds Budgeted ................._.._._......._........$

Department of Offender Rehabilitation State Funds Budgeted ..............._........__...__......_..$

78,000 88,000 10,000 20,000 25,000 12,000 141,000 --0-107,000
1,000 51,000
--0-- 24,000
2,544,000 11,000 17,000 -0179,000
236,000

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Department of Public Safety

State Funds Budgeted _.._._..............__........_________$

Public Service Commission

State Funds Budgeted ........._........_.................._..$

Department of Revenue

State Funds Budgeted .

%

State Scholarship Commission

State Funds Budgeted ..-.-_..._... _..__.________._.._._.$

Secretary of State

State Funds Budgeted _.._.._._._...........___.._..__......... $

Soil and Water Conservation Committee

State Funds Budgeted ....

$

Teachers' Retirement System

State Funds Budgeted ....._..............._.._._..............$

Department of Transportation

State Funds Budgeted

.. $

Department of Veterans Service

State Funds Budgeted ...._.__._._...-.._._..._-......._-$

State Board of Workmen's Compensation

State Funds Budgeted .._.._..___._.._..-_._._._.....--.___.$

State Board of Education (Teachers and

Supportive Personnel Including Bus Drivers)

State Funds Budgeted

.

$

Regents, University System of Georgia

State Funds Budgeted __...__._._..._.._._._..___._........_.$

143,000 17,000 110,000
6,000 34,000 2,000 -06,000 68,000 10,000
5,018,000 4,000,000

Section 45. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No whole sale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a refund covering shrinkage in the process of retailing motor fuel as authorized by Act of the Georgia General Assembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retail ing motor fuel.

Section 46. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Consti tution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this Appropriations Act between any depart ment, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effec tive date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, and for each and every fiscal year there after, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the

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sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency or institutions involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such defici ency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.

The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the General funds of the State as a first charge upon General funds.

Section 47. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gov ernor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1975 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; provided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the conditions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an ap propriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1975, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropria tions Committees of the Senate and House of Repre sentatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expenditures by object class of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency
of this State are in violation of this Section or in
violation of any amendments properly approved by the
Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the
aforesaid Budget Report contains no recommendation
by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Di
rector of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and
Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to
allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper,
but he shall not approve any operating budget contain
ing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and
approved in the same manner and under the same condi
tions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

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Section 48. The Director of the Budget shall deter mine the appropriations contained in this Act to which the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in this Act shall apply. It is the intent of this General Assembly, however, that to the greatest extent feasi ble, such Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be applied to capital outlay and other items of a nonrecurring nature.

Section 49. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the State.

Total Appropriations F. Y. 1975 .__.._..._.._.__.._...._.._...................-....._.__......_.....$l,716,498,693.00"

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), is hereby amended by changing the revenue estimate so that it now shall be $1,638,000,000, and by striking the following:

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"PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH",

and Sections 1 through 54, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch.

Budget Unit: Legislative Branch--

........$

1. Operations --.--...--....--........----...__--..__..--._...._.__...--5 Total Funds Budgeted ............._.._......._.......__..__......_._.$ State Funds Budgeted _...________,,,,___.____________._.._..___...._.$

2. For election blanks and other

election expenses .---_.....----._..--.---....._----....----.$

Total Funds Budgeted

.,,,,-.....$

State Funds Budgeted ._..................__.__............._........_$

3. Georgia Education Improvement CouncilTotal Funds Budgeted ........_.._........_._..._......._. State Funds Budgeted ...._........_......_,,....._.......

7,786,000
7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000
700,000 700,000 700,000
86,000 86,000 86,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Operations __..--._____,,.,,-_____._.---______.__... Election Blanks and Other
Election Expenses _.._......--_..__...............Georgia Education Improvement Council-

..$ 7,000,000

..$ 700,000

_$

86,000

For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, air travel expense and benefits for members of the General Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and committees of the General Assembly, and each branch thereof; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Com missioners on Uniform State Laws; National Con ference of Legislative Leaders, Conference of Insurance Legislators, and Marine Fisheries Compact; for equip ment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the Legislative Branch; for the necessary cost of renovating and repairing the housing and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for cost of com piling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee, Office of Legislative Council, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as author
ized by law.

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The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the ex penditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits.
Budget Unit: Department of Audits ._................_.._......$
1. Operations .._.__.._.......... .._._.-- ___ __...$ Total Funds Budgeted ........._...........__.._..........._....,,....$ State Funds Budgeted _...........__.,,.......,,_.._..___......._.__..$
2. Tax Ratio Study ........___..._._..........._,,.._.-....._._...._.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................I State Funds Budgeted _........._..._.-____......_.....__.............$

2,186,000
1,861,000 1,861,000 1,861,000
325,000 325,000 325,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Operations ........_.......-....._.-_..........__.._..._..-........._.........$

Tax Ratio Study _,,

__..... ...._.,,,,.$

1,861,000 325,000

PART II.

JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court.
Budget Unit: Supreme Court ........................................I
For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices of the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allocated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Session, pp. 478-479.
Section 4. Superior Courts.
Budget Unit: Superior Courts _..._..........._..._......._.......$

976,601 6,810,056

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For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges authorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.

For payment of salaries, contingent expense al lowances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District Attorney Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $55,000 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the 1974 session of the General Assembly.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals ....................................$

1,042,140

For the cost of operating the State Court of Appeals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus posi tion established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.

Budget Unit: Administrative Office

of the Court .

.

..$

118,980

For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ...................................... .^

62,000

For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

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Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission.
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission __________________________________________________________

5,000

For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting Budget Unit: Board of Court Reporting ................_.....|

7,500

For the cost of operating the Board of Court Re porting.

PART III.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative Services.
Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services ............................................I

10,486,998

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations

_..,,_._..._,,__$

Capital Outlay ...._............._......,,..................._....._....._.$

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ................$

Authority Lease Rentals ..................._................_....._.$

Total Funds Budgeted .._..._....._........._,.._..__._-...........$

State Funds Budgeted _..........................._...................$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,595,699 1,690,000
240,000 3,112,753 6,638,452 6,63'8,452
0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services _,,.____.___.,,_...,,----$

Regular Operating Expenses _ -- _ _ $

Travel ....,,._....._..._. ..... .,,.,,_,,.....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing __________._.___________._..._..._._...$

Equipment Purchases __...,,_.,,___.,,..-_._...--.............$

Per Diem and Fees .._._._......... .....__________$

Computer Charges --...... --

...-.-$

Total Funds Budgeted ............--..--.---.$

State Funds Budgeted ....... ........_...............................$

Total Positions Budgeted

518,158 54,000
9,000 --0--
6,300 5,400 2,700 18,300 613,858 593,738
35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ................_....._...,,._.._..._.__.._....$ Regular Operating Expenses ....-......-............_........$ Travel ...............................................-...--_--.........$

326,348 35,000 2,000

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761

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..........._____--.--.$ Publications and Printing ...................................._...$ Equipment Purchases .................-- ........$ Per Diem and Fees ... ................... _$ Computer Charges ...._.................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................$ State Funds Budgeted ..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 12,500 1,000
--0-- 745,792 1,122,640 1,033,640
21

4. Self Insurance Administration Budget:

Personal Services ................... .^

Regular Operating Expenses --...............$

Travel .........................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.---.------...... $

Publications and Printing --__------_------------..___$

Equipment Purchases ----------------------.$

Per Diem and Fees ..................... ..^

Computer Charges ....................^

Workmen's Compensation ------_------------_------..$

Total Funds Budgeted

.------............ ..$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

218,708 12,000 26,000
--0-- 3,000 1,000
--0-- 1,000
740,000 1,001,708
972,691 17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services .------------ ........-------- . $

Regular Operating Expenses .----------..----------$

Travel

..----------

.------

..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,------------$

Publications and Printing .----..--------------------$

Equipment Purchases ---------___--._--,,_--------.$

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$

Computer Charges _....._............................_..................$

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................^

State Funds Budgeted .................................... ........^

Total Positions Budgeted

6. General Services Administration Budget:

Personal Services ----______------.._.._____--._.___._.----______ $

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^

Travel

............................. ...^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

Publications and Printing

........

^

Equipment Purchases ...........................................^

Per Diem and Fees _......................__....___----.___--..___ $

Computer Charges ............................................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted ..................... ..........................$

State Funds Budgeted .......... ....._..............................$

Total Positions Budgeted

7. Property Management Administration Budget:
Personal Services ................................... ^

681,305 66,861 12,600
--0-- 30,400 6,000
--0-- 35,000 832,166 832,166 53
162,681 14,158 3,000
--0-- 1,220 866
--0-- -- 0-- 181,925
93,747 13
106,998

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Regular Operating Expenses .......

$

Travel

....................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......

$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

Equipment Purchases ................................................$

Per Diem and Fees .....................................................if

Computer Charges _..._.._____._._.___.__----_.--..._._...__.._._______.$

Total Funds Budgeted ...............

^

State Funds Budgeted .

$

Total Positions Budgeted

167,883 1,500
--0-- 1,350 4,000
--0-- 12,000
293,731
153,848 9

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services .._...................$

Regular Operating Expenses ___..._.___________.___________._._.$

Travel ......_........_.._...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.._._._...__...._.. $

Publications and Printing ..__...................$

Equipment Purchases .._._.....__.____.._.___.___...._.__..___________.$

Per Diem and Fees ....... .....$

Computer Charges ...... ........

^

Total Funds Budgeted ._.............._..........._........_..........$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

7,570,277 6,929,208
25,400 --0--
51,000 54,336 25,300 -- 0-- 14,655,521 --0--
624

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services

.........$

Regular Operating Expenses _....--....--...-..--.-...........$

Travel ................

.^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............_._.....$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

Equipment Purchases ........................ ....._....._..._.......$

Per Diem and Fees

.............$

Computer Charges

...._$

Total Funds Budgeted ___._._.__..........._...__.__......__________$

State Funds Budgeted ._.................._......._........._.._.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

103,624 180,170
2,000 155,000 --0--
1,200 --0--
3',000 444,994 --0--
13

10. Communication Services Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ............................_..._...$ Travel ............................._......_..._....................._.....__.._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............_.........$ Publications and Printing ................_..............._.......$ Equipment Purchases ............_..........._.......................$ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................--...--I Computer Charges ..............................................._.....$ Telephone Billings ....._.............................._..............._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................... ? Total Positions Budgeted

1,067,682 217,645 9,000 --0-- 33,000 34,800 --0-- 48,391
8,620,365 10,030,883
--0-- 97

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11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services

.....$

Regular Operating Expenses ...--_ ...._.-...--...-...__...$

Travel ............................. ^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._______.___.___.$

Publications and Printing ........................................$

Equipment Purchases ..,,._....$

Per Diem and Fees

.....$

Computer Charges .....................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted

.......,,..$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

763
818,322 730,688
14,000 --0-- 167,672
45,825 --0--
4,000 1,780,507
-- 0-- 75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services

............................ ^

Regular Operating Expenses _______.___________________.___.....$

Travel

...._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.___.________._. $

Publications and Printing

$

Equipment Purchases ............$

Per Diem and Fees .

$

Computer Charges .

.

$

Total Funds Budgeted .......................... ^

State Funds Budgeted ................................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

76,493 399,400
1,000 --0--
5,000 4,000 -- 0-- 2,500 488,393 -- 0--
9

13. State Properties Commission Budget:

Personal Services ........................................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$

Travel .

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing .............._._.........,,........._....$

Equipment Purchases

....

$

Per Diem and Fees

.................. ..^

Computer Charges ........................^............................$

Total Funds Budgeted .......... ..................................$

State Funds Budgeted ........................_..............._.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

71,450 31,000
1,000 -- 0--
1,500 2,000 14,000 --0-- 120,950 120,950
4

14. Volunteer Services Budget:
Personal Services ............... ........................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel __.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .......................................$ Equipment Purchases ........._....... ............._................$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................$ Computer Charges ......................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................. $ State Funds Budgeted .................................. ..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

32,266 7,650 1,850
--0-- 4,500 1,500
--0-- -- 0--
47,766 47,766
2

764

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ........_..._..._........._._.._.._..._...._..___._.... $

Regular Operating Expenses --.__.._._.___.___.___.__.._._. $

Travel ........_...._.._.......-._.-....,,....................................._.. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.._ .__.._._._...$

Publications and Printing .

_.,, $

Equipment Purrhases ........,,_.----___________._.___._...__.._...$

Per Diem and Fees ........

-.,,_.,,.,,.$

Computer Charges ....... _........-.-$

Workmen's Compensation _..._.

....... $

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations .....................$

Capital Outlay .................$

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund ......-.-.........$

Authority Lease Rentals .__...................................._.$

Telephone Billings ....................$

11,754,312 8,845,663
108,350 155,000 317,442 161,927
42,000 869,983 740,000
1,595,699 1,690,000
240,000 3,112,753 8,620,365

Section 11. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture ..................$ 16,191,070

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services ...._.............$

Regular Operating Expenses ........._.............$

Travel

............ $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,._.--.------_..$

Publications and Printing ......---...$

Equipment Purchases .._....._....--..-- $

Per Diem and Fees .-...,,$

Computer Charges ..................-............._..._......------.$

Fire Ant Eradication ........._........_.............__.............. $

Total Funds Budgeted ............._..........$

State Funds Budgeted _........--$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,972,340 143,600 90,700 43,920 25,900 35,000 1,900 --0--
1,500,000 3,813,360 3,732,360
194

2. Animal Industry Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..................................j Travel _..._........._....._..........................._._.........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.____.._..___--_..$ Publications and Printing ...._._.._.._........._......._...--.....$ Equipment Purchases ___,,.__._____.____,,.____,,_.--_.___--._--$ Per Diem and Fees ........-...---...--._....-.-- .....-......$ Computer Charges ...._,,.__..-_,,--...-._..-._........--..----,,$ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract _...,,_.__..-$ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract __.._..._....._.$ Poultry Improvement Contract _._.__._____,,____,,__----_--$ Veterinary Fees _-..-.............._....-.....-_-__.._-...--.$ Poultry Research Contract with
Georgia Institute of Technology ........................I

623,869 63,975 32,500 19,800 8,550 4,200 --0-- --0-- 200,000 300,000 515,000 525,000
125,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

765

Contract with University of Georgia

to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease --,,_..__..___.$

Indemnities .................... 4

Total Funds Budgeted

........ ^

State Funds Budgeted _--..__._...----.____......__.___________.$

Total Positions Budgeted

250,000 250,000 2,917,894 2,901,644
51

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services ....___.____._..___.___.___..._..__.__.........._____._.$

Regular Operating Expenses ....----..........................^

Travel ...................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

.......... $

Publications and Printing ........................................$

Equipment Purchases ................................................$

Per Diem and Fees ................................................4

Computer Charges ........................................ ^

Advertising Contract ................................................^

Capital Outlay

.................^

Authority Lease Rentals .__._____......_____..__....-________.__..$

Total Funds Budgeted ...........-..$

State Funds Budgeted .........

.4

Total Positions Budgeted

1,042,336 182,650 41,200 20,700 10,000 3,200 5,000 --0-- 35,000 600,000 945,000
2,885,086 2,724,086
97

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget:

Personal Services .........._............_.....$

Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^

Travel

........._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Prrchases .....................^

Publications and Printing ................$

Equipment Purchases ................................................I

Per Diem and Fees ................ .............. .^

Computer Charges ......

.......$

Total Funds Budgeted __..............._.._......._._..._......._._...$

State Funds Budgeted ......................_.._............_.......$

Total Positions Budgeted

5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services _.......... ...........................................^, Regular Operating Expenses ................_...__..........__..$ Travel ..._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................^ Publications and Printing ............_.........._.............$ Equipment Purchases .....-..___._._.._._._____.----_.___...--_..$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ...........................................I.......? Total Funds Budgeted ........_............................_.._.......$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,237,775 53,700 155,000 23,460 1,500 6,000
--0-- --0-- 1,477,435 1,477,435
126
759,698 65,950 18,700 4,000 18,600 5,000 1,000 112,361
985,309 968,309
55

6. Information and Education Budget:
Personal Services ........................^ Regular Operating Expenses .................................$

104,874 232,100

766

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

Travel .......................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----.--._._____...$

Publications and Printing .

.. .. $

Equipment Purchases ..............................................if

Per Diem and Fees ........................................ ^

Computer Charges .--..._.....-- ---.-.--.------.--...----$

Total Funds Budgeted _......._...___._.._______..__________.__.._..$

State Funds Budgeted ................. ..^.

Total Positions Budgeted

1,000 --0-- 254,500
3,000 --0-- --0-- 595,474 595,474
11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget:
Personal Services ...................-$ Regular Operating Expenses ........._.._. .._,,_____________--$ Travel ....._...._......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .........._....._.........................$ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............_.,,_............_.._......._...__...,,.$ Computer Charges _.--___________-_..____________,,_.,,.._._____,,._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ............$ State Funds Budgeted ........................^....................$ Total Positions Budgeted

635,030 92,400 63,700 22,980
6,600 12,500 --0-- --0-- 833,210 833,210
61

8. Consumer Protection Budget:
Personal Services ...,,...,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................$ Travel ..,,......,,.....,,,,... ...,,,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing _............._..._..._.,,.........._._.$ Equipment Purchases ....,,_..,,.--.,,--.......--.------_..--.$ Per Diem and Fees .................. ^ Computer Charges --.,,__--.___,,---,,............------..--.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_.__..___.___.....___.,,_._._________._._.$ State Funds Budgeted ............_...........__......_...............$ Total Positions Budgeted

497,010 37,100 29,400 --0--
2,500 2,000 1,000 --0-- 569,010 569,010
38

9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget:

Personal Services .

.. $

Regular Operating Expenses ....................................I

Travel ....-..._-..........--...._.....__..__..............._..__........_.....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...-...-.........__..$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

Equipment Purchases ........._..-........._.........--.--.....--.$

Per Diem and Fees ............... ................................_,,$

Computer Charges --.........,,...--.....-....._.._.._............_...$

Total Funds Budgeted ............_............_......_......._.....$

State Funds Budgeted ...................................._..._.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

10. Meat Inspection Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^

1,217,476 57,200 115,000 3'5,160 3,700 2,000
--0-- --0-- 1,430,536 1,252,536
107
1,693,673 62,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

767

Travel

........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._______________.$

Publications and Printing ___....___ $

Equipment Purchases .._.__.____-____....___-__________________..___$

Per Diem and Fees

.........$

Computer Charges -----.----.-_-_-_..___.__......,,$

Total Funds Budgeted ...

$

State Funds Budgeted

..

$

Total Positions Budgeted

133,800 --0--
3,200 1,000 63,000 --0-- 1,956,673
797,006 144

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget:

Payments to Agrirama Authority for

Operations ......._-...-.-.....

$

Total Funds Budgeted .......... $

State Funds Budgeted .......

$

Total Positions Budgeted

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .

.$

Regular Operating Expenses

_

.$

Travel

.... .....

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______________._.....$

Publications and Printing

.....$

Equipment Purchases

.--,,_......_..$

Per Diem and Fees ............$

Computer Charges ......_.....$

Capital Outlay ......... $

Fire Ant Eradication ...........................................I

Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract .........._.. $

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract _____________ $

Poultry Improvement Contract .._____.._..__.__..___________$

Veterinary Fees

......

._____._..._.$

Poultry Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology ________-__.________________,,..._,,_.___.$

Contract with University of Georgia to Study

Asiatic New Castle Disease _.................. ____________ $

Payments to Agrirama Authority for

Operations and Construction ............._. _--.__--_-$

Indemnities

.^,

Advertising Contract ... ________________________ _._...______$

Authority Lease Rentals ........._ ___________._________________$

340,000 340,000 340,000
3
9,784,081 990,675 681,000 170,020 335,050 73,900 71,900 112,361 600,000
1,500,000 200,000 300,000 515,000 525,000
125,000
250,000
340,000 250,000 35,000 945,000

Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance.
Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance... $
1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services ________________________-.__..__.___._.___________.___$ Regular Operating Expenses ________________ . ....$ Travel ______________________________.___........_______________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................if Publications and Printing ________ ___________________..__$

1,297,843
288,743 27,760 4,700
--0-- 10,500

768

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases ............... .................$ Per Diem and Fees .........._..._...,,.._..............._....._.._....$ Computer Charges ......_..._.._.,,....................._.,,............$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.....__..._-__.,,,,.,,_...._,,$ State Funds Budgeted -....,,,,........_................_.._.._..._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,500 4,500 23,000 360,703 355,703
20

2. Examination Budget:
Personal Services --.__-_--._-____.__..,,_-.--.,,_.--.--._..,,.......$ Regular Operating Expenses ......................... ^ Travel -._... ________________._..____..___._________________.________...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ...................... ..^ Equipment Purchases ..................................... ...^ Per Diem and Fees .-..........__......,,..,,.......----..,,,,.,,,,....$ Computer Charges ...............................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ......,,......,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted

742,571 6,697
188,492 --0-- --0--
4,380 --0-- --0-- 942,140 942,140
57

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...,,.-......,,._.._....,,.__.--..$ Travel ........_.....-.._.___...._....__....,,..,,......,,...................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.____,,__,,___,,__$ Publications and Printing ,,.._,,.,,.._.......__..................$ Equipment Purchases ....................................$ Per Diem and Fees ..... -...-..-..$ Computer Charges ............................. ^

1,031,314 34,457 193,192
--0-- 10,500 5,880 4,500 23,000

Section 13. Department of Community Development.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Development ............................................................I
1. Industry Budget:
Personal Services .-....-.................-------._...------...--.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,._-----------__.._..___.--.$ Travel .......................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._._......_...,,.$ Publications and Printing ........._.._...............-...........$ Equipment Purchases ____..__.___.__._.......--.--._._._...__..__..$ Per Diem and Fees .........................................$ Computer Charges .-.....-....---.......--.-..----.........---.-I Total Funds Budgeted ............................-.................$ State Funds Budgeted ._..__............_-..._-_..__.._....._....$ Total Positions Budgeted

7,782,463
253,217 30,450 35,225 --0-- 2,000 --0-- 4,500 --0-- 325,392 325,392
15

2. Research Budget:
Personal Services ..........................................I Regular Operating Expenses ____---------------.----$

226,245 45,061

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

769

Travel

..........

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.._..______._..__..$

Publications and Printing

.

$

Equipment Purchases ________...._._..__._..._._._-__.______________.$

Per Diem and Fees

....._.$

Computer Charges ......................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................^

State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

3. Tourist Budget:

Personal Services

. .........................I

Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^

Travel

--.....

.....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----..,.............$

Publications and Printing ............

^

Equipment Purchases ..

.. ..

$

Per Diem and Fees

. ...

$

Computer Charges

. ..

.$

Capital Outlay -.--................-_..--_.-.... __.._._.___.$

Total Funds Budgeted ........................_..._....._.._..........$

State Funds Budgeted ...

.

$

Total Positions Budgeted

5,239 --0--
2,100 2,000 26,800 17,741 325,186 284,325
17
629,465 413,624 30,398 --0--
300 6,100 42,300 4,000 18,000 1,144,187 1,144,187
70

4. Community Affairs Budget:

Personal Services

............. 4

Regular Operating Expenses ......

^

Travel

.... ...-.- -..-..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..............$

Publications and Printing _......_...._....._.....,,--.._..._.._...$

Equipment Purchases

..................... ^

Per Diem and Fees

.

$

Computer Charges

............................... .^

Total Funds Budgeted ..............-...---........._._.._-.$

State Funds Budgeted ................................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

298,702 44,667 13,340
--0-- 6,448 1,215 2,215
--0-- 366,587 122,196
18

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services

..........$

Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^

Travel ...........................................................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _................._.$

Publications and Printing ........................................$

Equipment Purchases ............................_......... ..._._._.$

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^

Computer Charges .................._.._.._................._..._.......$

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................?,

State Funds Budgeted ............ .. ........_..._...............__..$

Total Positions Budgeted

493,599 301,350
26,200 --0--
25,500 --0--
68,185 2,000
916,834 842,791
34

6. International Budget: Personal Services .......................................................^

56,472

770

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses .........._....................._...$

Travel

....................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,----.._..___---$

Publications and Printing _.....___._._._.__.__._.___...__________.$

Equipment Purchases ............$

Per Diem and Pees .__.__..___.___._._._..._'__._......__._..__._....__.$

Computer Charges --..._.._--_.__.__--....._____..._-.___..._._-$

Total Funds Budgeted __.._...___.__..__..___.__..__.__...._____...__$

State Funds Budgeted ........ $

Total Positions Budgeted

62,900 37,600 --0--
1,000 2,000 113,600 20,000 293,572 293,572
3

7. Advertising Budget:
Advertising .......... ................. $ Total Funds Budgeted ............. $ State Funds Budgeted .........$ Total Positions Budgeted

750,000 750,000 750,000
0

8. Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions Budget:
Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions _........._..........$
Total Funds Budgeted ............ .......$ State Funds Budgeted ..,........$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,170,000 1,170,000 1,170,000
0

9. Area Development Budget:
HUD-701 Planning Grants ................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._..._.._..........._......._.....-.......$ State Funds Budgeted __.............._.-........._...................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,098,000 1,098,000
--0-- 0

10. Ports Authority Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals _.-.....-,,_..,,,,-.-$ Total Funds Budgeted _......................,...$ State Funds Budgeted ........$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,850,000 2,850,000 2,850,000
0

11. World Congress Center Budget:
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................$
Total Funds Budgeted __._,,.._._.___.,,...._.._____--......_.._-_.$ State Funds Budgeted ........__..__.............._................-$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,043,478 3,043,478
-- 0-- 0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ........... ...-..-$ Regular Operating Expenses __........-.-...,,......_........._.$ Travel ..........-........._........_.............__.......__._.-....._.._...-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._........,,...--.$ Publications and Printing .._........... ._.___.._---_-....$

1,957,700 898,052 148,002 --0-- 37,348

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

771

Equipment Purchases

..........

Per Diem and Fees ................

Computer Charges -.---.--..............._

Advertising ..............

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ...............

HUD-701 Planning Grants ....................

Capital Outlay .................... ..................

Authority Lease Rentals .......................

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ...........................

$

11,315

$ 257,600

-$

43,741

$ 750,000

$ 1,170,000

..$ 1,098,000

..$

18,000

-$ 2,850,000

..$ 3,043,478

Provided, that of the above related to Capital Out lay, $18,000 is designated and committed to plan for the construction of a Welcome Center on 1-20 West near Carrollton.

B. Budget Unit: State Crime Commission................? 1,048,751

1. State Crime Commission Administration Budget:

Personal Services

.................$

Regular Operating Expenses ........_........_.._...............$

Travel

... --.......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.__..___.___..--$

Publications and Printing ._....__...._______________________.___.$

Equipment Purchases _..__....................$

Per Diem and Fees

......$

Computer Charges -..............._._.__.___._____...-...$

Total Funds Budgeted _..............................................$

State Funds Budgeted ................................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

532,361 234,950
21,000 --0--
10,300 2,000 218,927 --0-- 1,019,538 65,001
35

2. Crime Statistics Data Center Budget:
Personal Services ............._$ Regular Operating Expenses ._...._........._................._.$ Travel ...,..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._....... ...--.$ Publications and Printing ......................................_.$ Equipment Purchases _.....$ Per Diem and Fees .....$ Computer Charges ................................._..._..........._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ........... .................................$ State Funds Budgeted ................................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

52,533 7,120 3,600
--0-- 500
--0-- --0--
7,155
70,908 --0--
4

3. Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget:
Personal Services ....................._................................_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................_...___._..._.......$ Travel ............................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....-..-.......--.$ Publications and Printing ........................_..._.......__..$ Equipment Purchases ........................... ...._...............$

30,515 1,927 2,160
--0-- --0-- --0--

772

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees

_ ._ $

Computer Charges -_--_--_,,_$

Total Funds Budgeted ____,,_______________,,.__________________.__.$

State Funds Budgeted ___________.__.__.._________________,,._,,_____._$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,408 --0--
37,010 --0--
2

4. LEA A Grants Budget:

LEAA Action Local

_.....__._....$

LEAA Action State _._,,_. _...... ._._.$

LEAA State Buy-In __.______._____._______________________..___,,._$

LEAA Discretionary

____._._..$

LEAA Planning

....__._$

Total Funds Budgeted .________._____.___.___.________________________$

State Funds Budgeted _______.__.__...___________.__________.._,,._.___$

Total Positions Budgeted

11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062
507,809 460,000 23,061,752 983,750
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ____.____.,,__.__.__$

Regular Operating Expenses ._.--.--....._._.__.._,,__,.-,,.$

Travel ._...,,_......_.__........____..,,$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______________---$

Publications and Printing _.____.___._._,,______,,$

Equipment Purchases ___,,._____--__.._.__..___$

Per Diem and Fees .___-_______________-______________________._,.____$

Computer Charges ___________.___._.___.__.______._._._________________.$

LEAA Action Local _________________,,,_____..._______________________$

LEAA Action State

__._..__._...._$

LEAA State Buy-In _.,,_...

$

LEAA Discretionary _.________._______.._,,________________________$

LEAA Planning

_..._.$

615,409 243,997
26,760 --0--
10,800 2,000 221,335 7,155 11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062 507,809 460,000

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Development, including ad vertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commissions. For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, including the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement Assistance Agency grants to local governmental units.

Section 14. Office of Comptroller General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services ....._.... .

._ _

Regular Operating Expenses ....___..__.___.___.__..

Travel ___________ _____________.

. ,,_ .

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________

Publications and Printing ....,,............_._...

Equipment Purchases ............_...................._..

Per Diem and Fees -.._.___..___._____.-..__.____________.

_$ 2,826,096
315,122 52,975 12,300 --0-- 4,400
275 8,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Computer Charges ._..__..-__.-_.._._.-_-._____-_.-___.__..__.__._.__.__$ Total Funds Budgeted __..___._._.______.__._.._.._._._.____.__.._.._.$ State Funds Budgeted _._..__.__._.-...__..__..._..__._.-......___._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services -.......$

Regular Operating Expenses _._..__..__.-_..___..._..-.--.,,..$

Travel ...................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............---..$

Publications and Printing ........................................I

Equipment Purchases .__.___.___.___.__.._____._.______,,.__.___.___.$

Per Diem and Fees .............._......-.._..-._.........._.._..._...$

Computer Charges __.__.._.___......_..._..__.__.._._....-__.._..._...$

Total Funds Budgeted _._._._._._.__.....,,_..__.._..._..._._.-_...$

State Funds Budgeted

.............. ..............$

Total Positions Budgeted

3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ........ $ Regular Operating Expenses ....--.__.............._...--.._..$ Travel _.......,,..._......_........................_.._............._.............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--.------...$ Publications and Printing .._......._................._........._.$ Equipment Purchases ....... ........................_...,,_...__..$ Per Diem and Fees _-..-...............,,........_..-..._..-_.._,,.--...$ Computer Charges ....._..-........._-....._..,,.--....--_--.-...--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....... ...._..._...$ State Funds Budgeted ._............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

4. Information and Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services ...,,_.._..._....._.._....,,_.._..._._.-.......,,..._..? Regular Operating Expenses ... .-..._,,._.-,,...-.,,..,,.-..$ Travel .......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....,,._...._..__..$ Publications and Printing .....,,......_..,,_,,......._._.,,..._..$ Equipment Purchases .......--..--........._..-...........-..--.$ Per Diem and Fees ........................-...............--._.......$ Computer Charges ,,....-..._.....,,..._.._,,._....._........._..._..__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................I State Funds Budgeted ....._.._.............._......._.._.........$ Total Positions Budgeted

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulations Budget:
Personal Services _................_..__.._.....................,,,,.._...$ Regular Operating Expenses --...-.-,,-........-..-.,,.._.._.$ Travel ...._....._.._.._,,...._.......,,_.........__........_.....................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-..--....----,,.$ Publications and Printing ...................,,._......._.._......$ Equipment Purchases .,,...._---..----.-.....--.--..----,,,,$

773
--0-- 393,072 393,072
21
462,850 21,350
7,000 --0--
26,700 500
6,200 25,000 549,600 549,600
40
205,099 19,200 14,500
--0-- 1,600
--0-- --0-- --0-- 240,399 240,399
16
331,324 26,545 14,000 --0--
5,000 375
--0-- --0-- 377,244 377,244
32
997,831 44,300 204,200 --0-- 17,500
1,950

774

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees ....._..__...__.___._._.___..........-- .._.___.___.$ Computer Charges ....................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ............................................... $ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0-- 1,265,781 1,265,781
113

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ...........$

Regular Operating Expenses

$

Travel ...... ...................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........---....$

Publications and Printing ........$

Equipment Purchases ..---.....-$

Per Diem and Fees .................--. $

Computer Charges .......................... .......,,................$

2,312,226 164,370 252,000 --0-- 55,200 3,100 14,200 25,000

Section 15. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense ........-..............$ 1,654,523

1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget:

Personal Services

..._.............................$

Regular Operating Expenses __.___..___.___.___.--------.-.$

Travel ........._..__.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... $

Publications and Printing

.

$

Equipment Purchases _..........................--....... ..$

Per Diem and Fees ............ ...^

Computer Charges .-...........--.---...$

National Guard Units Grants

... . . $

Georgia Military Institute Grant _......._...................$

Civil Air Patrol Contract .........._.....................$

Total Funds Budgeted -._.....__.._...._.._......._...................$

State Funds Budgeted ..........................$

Total Positions Budgeted

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services _....................._....,-..-$

Regular Operating Expenses _______.___.___.._----------.$

Travel ............................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........,,--.--..$

Publications and Printing _______,,._.___._...___.-----------$

Equipment Purchases

...._.$

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................--.^

Computer Charges _..........................._._._...----..--.--.$

Grants to Cities and Counties _..........._....---------.$

Total Funds Budgeted ............... ................ .....$

State Funds Budgeted _..............................._..._......._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

520,795 84,600 11,500 --0-- 21,500 26,100 8,500 --0-- 200,000 16,000 --0-- 888,995 888,995
36
446,740 67,400 20,000 --0--
6,500 50,000
100 --0--
18,500 609,240 310,198
33

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

775

3. Community Shelter Planning Budget:
Personal Services ...,,____._.,,____.._$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,................_.___.._..--.$ Travel ...__....,,..,,.........,,,,...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___--__,,_.__._...$ Publications and Printing ...,,_.............___..__..............$ Equipment Purchases ....................._.._..........._._.__...._.$ Per Diem and Fees _,,.--.--........................ ._...._..........$ Computer Charges ..........--.--.--..-....__.._.. _____..____....... $ Total Funds Budgeted ............._.................._._......_......$ State Funds Budgeted ___,,_.___.._____._,,_.______..,,..__.____.____$ Total Positions Budgeted

93,221 3,500 12,500 --0-- --0-- 2,000 --0-- --0-- 111,221 --0--
7

4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget:

Personal Services _____.___...._.__--.......__________________..__...._...$

Regular Operating Expenses ......................_..._......_..$

Travel

......._._$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_.__--------_---$

Publications and Printing ______..__......___._...___.........,,..$

Equipment Purchases .-......._--_......_..._,,._..___..._.._......$

Per Diem and Fees ..---..-............,,........._,,.,,,,.._._._.....$

Computer Charges _...-- --..-........-...-.-...-...--.....$

Total Funds Budgeted .........._..-_.._.._..............._._.._..$

State Funds Budgeted .....,,,,$

Total Positions Budgeted

61,060 145,270
3,000 --0-- --0--
5,000 --0-- --0-- 214,330
214,330 5

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services

- .,,,,,,,,.- $

Regular Operating Expenses --.-..--.._.......----.,,..--$

Travel

.--....._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._....._........-...,,$

Publications and Printing ..-._,,..........._.,,.._._,,....._.....-.$

Equipment Purchases .,,.............._..._._..__..___..,,.........$

Per Diem and Fees ......_......__.-_...,,.............................. $

Computer Charges ._..-.......,,,,....-.._..._......._.._......_.......$

Total Funds Budgeted ........-__-...._...............-.....-.$

State Funds Budgeted ...._-..--__.._............. .......-$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,065,606 146,808 1,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
1,213,414 241,000 112

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _______.___.___...__._;_._..............___.___.___.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses __.____.__..____________,,_.----$ Travel .............._._.._..........................._.._._ ...._...._- .-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................._-..$ Publications and Printing .__._____________...._......_________...$ Equipment Purchases ..........:........._..................._.._....$ Per Diem and Fees .-.._-._..-_..-.............-._...-.-...--$ Computer Charges _.............-............._.......,,._......--.---$ National Guard Units Grants _._......_.........._....-....$ Georgia Military Institute Grant __...__.____.._.._...._.__..$ Civil Air Patrol Contract .._...-.......-.......-..._-.-.-$ Grants to Cities and Counties _..._..........._....._.__--.$

2,187,422 447,578 48,000 --0-- 28,000 83,100 8,600 --0-- 200,000 16,000 --0-- 18,500

776

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Section 16. State Board of Education-- Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Education................$ 594,524,745

1. General Education Budget:

Personal Services ............ $

Regular Operating Expenses ....................................$

Travel

........................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing ......................................^

Equipment Purchases ................................................$

Per Diem and Fees ......$

Computer Charges -----..-....._....$

791,286 212,551 48,819 --0-- 68,504
7,600 37,683 --0--

MFPE Grants:

Section 11 Teachers Salaries ....................... ....$ Section 12 Teachers Salaries ...........................$ Section 13 Maintenance, Operation and
Sick Leave ........................................................... $ Section 17 Isolated Schools .......................... $ Section 19 Travel ............................................ ... $

273,383,000 46,869,000
42,276,000 130,000 941,000

Non-MFPE Grants:

Mid-term Adjustment ...................................... ...$ 5,585,477

Teacher Retirement ................................................^ 27,669,500

Driver Education ...................................................^ 375,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies . . .

$ 2,502,000

Superintendents' Salaries ..................................... $ 2,913,000

Instructional Assistance .......................................$ 7,000,000

Education of Children from Low-Income

Families (Migratory) ._______.._.____________________________$ 431,000

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 411,241,420

State Funds Budgeted ................................................^ 410,154,076

Total Positions Budgeted

43

2. Early Childhood Education Budget:

Personal Services .......

$

Regular Operating Expenses ___._._.______....._....__..._..___.$

Travel ...... ...........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.__..___.__._..___.$

Publications and Printing ..........................................^,

Equipment Purchases _........... .................. $

Per Diem and Fees ................

^$

Computer Charges .........................................^

Grants:

Pre-School Training ..,,...............$

Pre-School Pupil Transportation _..........._..........$

Education of Children with

Low-Income Families ...... ..----.-....... ......$

Total Funds Budgeted ._............................__..............$

106,320 10,871 11,750
--0-- 4,700 500 600
--0--
5,252,427 260,000
13,950 5,661,118

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
State Funds Budgeted . ... Total Positions Budgeted

777
$ 5,645,985 7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services ............................ ...^

Regular Operating Expenses ....__..-_..._.._........._._......-$

Travel

._....._._.-$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................--if

Publications and Printing ___.__.._._________________._________,,_.$

Equipment Purchases ........... .^

Per Diem and Fees .

.. $

Computer Charges ..........................$

1,796,166 151,519 133,428 --0-- 24,330 12,890 13,200 766,685

Grants:

High School Program

............. ..^

Teacher Retirement _..,,...___.....___.__...._._.,,..___...,,......$

Teacher Training and Research ___._._.__.._____._.______$

Adult Education

.........$

Area Vocational Technical Schools _......._...._....._-.$

Manpower Development and Training ,,_.._........$

Comprehensive Employment and Training........?

Total Funds Budgeted .............._..............._.___..._..__.___.$

State Funds Budgeted ...................^

Total Positions Budgeted

17,777,199 2,018,000 1,094,853 2,279,000 28,651,570 3,160,000 1,319,471 59,198,311 39,244,171
123

4. Special Education Budget:

Personal Services ...-.-- ... ........$

Regular Operating Expenses

..................$

Travel

...............^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..___.___..__.___.$

Publications and Printing .__...__....__..._..._.__._.._..__.._...$

Equipment Purchases

.....$

Per Diem and Fees .........__......_................................... $

Computer Charges ,,..-,,.......---..,,--__.__...__.___._..._.,,--$

365,142 51,200 41,900
--0-- 2,791 3,500 3,000
--0--

MFPE Grants:
Section 13 Maintenance, Operation and Sick Leave ._......__......__..._.._._._...$
Section 18 Transportation ._..._.._..._....._.._..._..._......$ Sertion 19 Travel _............._.._...-......_._.....................$ Section 20 Teachers Salaries _................_........_.....$

5,721,000 1,745,220
85,000 35,550,000

Non-MFPE Grants:
Instructional Services for the Handicapped ............_..........._...._...__.__.._....._._ $
Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ..................................^...^
Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded _...._..._..__..........._....$

843,942
93,072 250,000

778

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Tuition for the Multi-handicapped ........... ......$ Severely Emotionally Disturbed .................. __..$ Teacher Retirement ._..__.__._________________.__..__...__._______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._....._......_...__..______.___...__....$ State Funds Budgeted ___.....___.___.._..................___.__.._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

622,000 4,036,800 3,021,000 52,435,567 51,280,774
25

5. Compensatory Education Budget:
Personal Services . ......................................... _..._._.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses _._..._....._.------. -- ........$ Travel _..............................................................._...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... .. .... ....$ Publications and Printing .................. .................. $ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees ................._......................... ........ $ Computer Charges _.................................................... $ Education of Children of
Low-Income Families ............... ...... ..__.._._._..__......$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._....._...._._..___.....__..__..__.._._.__..$ State Funds Budgeted _............................................ ..$ Total Positions Budgeted

287,170 50,491 21,200 --0-- 6,750
822 100 --0--
56,723,987 57,080,520
43,904 23

6. Instructional Materials Budget:

Personal Services .....$

Regular Operating Expenses ..............---------. $

Travel .............................

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................if

Publications and Printing _.................................... $

Equipment Purchases .....$

Per Diem and Fees ....... .......$

Computer Charges -__..__-__.-__.___.___.___.__...--------------$

123,394 64,373 11,265 --0-- 20,988 10,000
1,000 --0--

MFPE Grants: Instructional Media .......$

9,248,000

Non-MFPE Grants:

School Library Resources and

Other Materials _

$

Strengthening Instruction in

Critical Subjects ............?

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................. $

State Funds Budgeted ............ ................................ $

Total Positions Budgeted

1,925,000
1,707,947 13,111,967 9,316,361
10

7. Educational Media Budget:

Personal Services ....................$

Regular Operating Expenses _................................ $

Travel

...

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

Publications and Printing _........................_...............$

2,219,606 1,330,691
64,001 4,800 104,571

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

779

Equipment Purchases -._.-.--._.--_,,....-.__-..--.--.._--__.$ Per Diem and Fees -.._...._-_$ Computer Charges --.-........-...-..,,...-...,,-...--.......--.,,$ Authority Lease Rentals ._--..._............-._..-...._........$ Capital Outlay ................................_..........._...._......_..$

13,943 150,333 --0-- 333,204 --0--

Grants:
Summer Library Supervisory Program ___..___.____.$ Educational Television ..........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............. ..................................I State Funds Budgeted ._...................._......-......__..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

59,252 56,186 4,336,587 4,089,587
193

8. Pupil Personnel Services Budget:
Personal Services _.................................._._.......__...._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses --..--..--._.-...--.-----._.$ Travel ._................................_.............._......................_...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._..............._.$ Publications and Printing __.____.___..____._______.___,,.___.___.$ Equipment Purchases ..............._......,,......_..._........_..$ Per Diem and Fees _._.-........ .....-................_-....._.......$ Computer Charges ........................................_.....,,...$
Grants:
Psychological Services ___--__,,.__,,.__..___.--__..__-.___-._.$ Guidance, Counselling and Testing ....................I Total Funds Budgeted _........_...,,.........,,......._...._..._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ...................._...._...._...._............$ Total Positions Budgeted

255,417 33,917 19,300 --0--
1,400 250
3,919 --0--
48,000 200,000 562,203 523,856
15

9. Ancillary Services Budget:
Personal Services _.-............_..._...._.._-..._......._.....,,....-...? Regular Operating Expenses _...__...__-__.--..-.._....__._.$ Travel ............................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--..-...--.....$ Publications and Printing __..__..__..___.._________.____.__.___..$ Equipment Purchases .-...---.-............._..._....._........._...$ Per Diem and Fees _....................................................$ Computer Charges ... .. --........--.....--...--_,._..,,..,,...,,$

650,622 69,461 57,498 --0-- 12,433
3,984 6,699 --0--

MFPE Grant: Section 18 Pupil Transportation ......................I 24,189,000

Non-MFPE Grant:
School Lunch _..____.___._._.._._.__.____,,._,,.._..___.___._.,,___...$ Grants to School Systems for
Authority Lease Rentals Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools) _........_..................$

66,045,000 26,804,591

780

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund __._____. _..._____._.... $ 2,650,000

Grants Direct to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes ........_._..._......._..__._._.$ 676,197

Total Funds Budgeted .__.....___._._.....___._._......_.._..._..._...$ 121,165,485

State Funds Budgeted ............................................. $ 62,781,208

Total Positions Budgeted

48

10. Statewide Leadership Budget:
Personal Services _..._.......__..........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ......,,......$ Travel ..............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .........................................^ Equipment Purchases ...._....._........._.......__................. $ Per Diem and Fees ........$ Computer Charges ......................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....$ State Funds Budgeted ...._........................_......_.........$ Total Positions Budgeted

604,432 51,346 42,100 --0--
5,739 6,000 23,300 --0-- 732,917 658,561
37

11. Financial Services Budget:

Personal Services

................ $

Regular Operating Expenses _,,.___._.__.________._._____,,.-_ $

Travel

...

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.............._.. $

Publications and Printing .............. ....4

Equipment Purchases ...._....$

Per Diem and Fees --........._--.-...-..--.........--........----.$

Computer Charges ......................................................if

Total Funds Budgeted ................................_...............$

State Funds Budgeted ._......_._.._.........._............._._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

248,716 19,194 17,939 --0-- 12,376 2,148 --0-- --0-- 300,373 220,541
17

12. Program and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services .._....._....._................................._.......$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._......_.......................$ Travel .......................,.............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--......----.-$ Publications and Printing ...,,...................................._.$ Equipment Purchases ...._._..._.._..............,,..._...............$ Per Diem and Fees ....__......_.......__.._._._..._........_..........$ Computer Charges .....................................................^ Grants:
Supervising Teachers ...._._.._.........._._.....................$ Supplementary Education Centers and
Services .............. ..^ Teacher Scholarships ........_._.........._............__..........$ In-Service Grants .........__.__......_._..._....._....__....._.......$ Total Funds Budgeted _._............._..........._......._...........$ State Funds Budgeted ................._............_....._...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

740,834 388,421 29,901 --0-- 14,467
4,947 13,360 -- 0--
145,000
2,509,951 131,000 490,000
4,467,881 1,694,604
58

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

781

13. Public Library Services Budget:
Personal Services ...... .....$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________..__._._.___._______._.$ Travel .... ........................ ..^, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................^ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ................$ Computer Charges --. .. ~~- ..................................^

603,529 219,559
9,007 --0--
9,255 43,967
600 -- 0--

Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians ................_._.._........_.__......._..... $

Public Library Services and Materials ....-..--....if

Teacher Retirement ................................................^

Public Library Construction ................................$

Total Funds Budgeted .______________._...___._.__._-..,,..._,,-.-_-$

State Funds Budgeted .....

$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,435,000 2,080,917
197,000 1,745,000 7,343,834 6,583,447
59

14. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services .._._..._....._.___.__._....__..._..._..-......._..____.$

Regular Operating Expenses .................................^

Travel

.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...------_..,,_.$

Publications and Printing _...__.._.____..__..___.___________.____$

Equipment Purchases ...............................................^

Per Diem and Fees .......$

Computer Charges .._.___...._....._..__..__.___.___...........____....$

Total Funds Budgeted ............... __.._______.___.___________.___.$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

1,518,566 161,420 31,907 --0-- 89,900 10,546 1,000 720,142
2,533,481 1,984,331
121

15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget:

Personal Services .............$

Regular Operating Expenses --.----..........--.---..,,$

Travel .....................

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_....-...--.__.--$

Publications and Printing ____________________.._.___.________.._.$

Equipment Purchases ...............................................^

Per Diem and Fees _....._.._..............__.._..._...................$

Computer Charges ........................ ......._.._.................$

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................^

State Funds Budgeted .................................. ........... .$

Total Positions Budgeted

156,645 64,341 10,500
--0-- 11,100 1,000 66,200
--0-- 309,786 202,522
9

16. Surplus Property Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses __._____....___.___.._..___.__.____.$ Travel ............................_.............._.....^_......-..^.^....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

394,208 142,319 16,000 --0--

782

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Publications and Printing J

...............^

Equipment Purchases .................. .^

Per Diem and Fees ............................$

Computer Charges ---------. ___..----.,,_--$

Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^

State Funds Budgeted __.........._..._..._.__....___..__.___.___...$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,500 12,000 --0-- --0-- 567,027 --0--
40

17. U. S. D. A. Food Distribution Budget:
Personal Services ....................4 Regular Operating Expenses .._.__--.._.__.___--..,,_.,,..-.$ Travel ................. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._._.--._.._..__..$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases .......................^ Per Diem and Fees ___..._.__....._.___.___._._..______._._.___.-._____.$ Computer Charges ,,_.....,,..,,_..._.............___....._....._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ........................................._......$ Total Positions Budgeted

160,393 6,686
18,500 --0--
750 500 --0-- --0-- 186,829 100,817 14

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

...-...$

Regular Operating Expenses .............^

Travel ..,,....-..-- -.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..__.------.,,_.$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

Equipment Purchases

.... ....------------ .$

Per Diem and Fees ......... ^

Computer Charges

...-.-..,,--$

11,022,446 3,018,360
585,015 4,800
392,554 134,597 320,994 1,486,827

MFPE Grants:

Section 11 Teachers Salaries .....-............_-_-.$ 273,383,000

Section 12 Teachers Salaries _...........__................$ 46,869,000

Section 13 Maintenance, Operation and

Sick Leave ...................... ^ 47,997,000

Section 15 Instructional Materials ....................$ 9,248,000

Section 17 Isolated Schools _..........._.................._.$ 130,000

Section 18 Pupil Transportation--Regular ......$ 24,189,000

Section 18 Pupil Transportation--Special ...._...$ 1,745,220

Section 19 Travel ......_.._..............._._.......................? 941,000

Section 19 Travel--Special _......____________.__..__.___....$

85,000

Section 20 Teachers Salaries ,,............._..-......._.$ 35,550,000

Section 48 Mid-Term Adjustment ._............_.......$ 5,585,477

Non-MFPE Grants:
Teacher Retirement ................_...--.------....-....--.$ Driver Education ................ ^ Cooperative Educational Services Agencies _.....$ Superintendent's Salaries ........... .............__...........$ Instructional Assistance ..............................__.._.....$

32,905,500 375,000
2,502,000 2,913,000 7,000,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

783

Education of Children from

Low-Income Families ................__......................$

High School Program ............................................I

Teacher Training and Research ......_......_..........._$

Adult Education .............................._.......................$

Area Vocational-Technical Schools _......._............$

Manpower Development and Training _...........,,..$

Comprehensive Employment and Training _.....$

Instructional Services for the Handicapped ... $

Preparation of Professional Personnel

in Education of Handicapped Children ..........$

Educational Training Services for the

Mentally Retarded . -

,,.

$

Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped ......................$

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ....._.._...._.._...._..$

Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects $

School Library Resources and Other Materials $

Summer Library Supervisory Program ............$

Educational Television .................,,.......................$

Psychological Services

$

Guidance, Counselling and Testing ............._......$

School Lunch ............................................................I

Supervising Teachers --.........................................$

Supplementary Education Centers

and Services ___.,,..,,,,.$

Teacher Scholarships ............................................_.$

In-Service Grants .-__.,,__,,,,$

Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians __________$

Public Library Construction ._.._......._...................$

Public Library Services and Materials _____..._._._.$

Pre-School Training ..............................................I

Pupil Transportation (Pre-School) .........._.._......$

Capital Outlay ......... ^._.$

Authority Lease Rentals ___.__.._..._...__..______...____.......__.._.$

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ............$

Grants to School Systems for A.L.R.

payments to Georgia Educational

Authority (Schools) ........$

Direct Grants to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes _..-........___._..___.___.___.$

57,168,937 17,777,199 1,094,853 2,279,000 28,651,570
3,160,000 1,319,471
843,942
93,072
250,000 622,000 4,036,800 1,707,947 1,925,000
59,252 56,186 48,000 200,000 66,045,000 145,000
2,509,951 131,000 490,000
2,435,000 1,745,000 2,080,917 5,252,427
260,000 --0-- 333,204
2,650,000
26,804,591
676,197

B. Budget Unit: Institutions .._..._.-...__._-._._________.__________$ 8,941,839

1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services .........................-............-.........._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ............................._......$ Travel ............,,.............._......,,,,..._._........,,........._........,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._...............$ Publications and Printing .......,,..........._..........._......$ Equipment Purchases ............._..,,......._......................$ Per Diem and Fees ....,,......-__.--..._.._........_......_...........$ Computer Charges .................__......_.............._.............$

1,169,943 366,264 13,500 --0-- 4,150 82,000 --0-- --0--

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Capital Outlay _._............ .-.....,,.$

Authority Lease Rentals .--....-..,,..-_._......,,......._.__....$

Total Funds Budgeted

............$

State Funds Budgeted

......... $

Total Positions Budgeted

720,000 54,750
2,410,607 1,564,562
95

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:

Personal Services ....-,,-...$

Regular Operating Expenses --.._...._.__......_____._.___.___.$

Travel

........

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______.._,,____,,,,...$

Publications and Printing ...............

$

Equipment Purchases ......

..._.___.._...__._._____.$

Per Diem and Fees ...._................._.....__..........._.._.......$

Computer Charges ....... .... ...................$

Capital Outlay ..................$

Authority Lease Rentals ......._.._..._$

Total Funds Budgeted ...........$

State Funds Budgeted __-...__............_..__..._.._._._.____,,._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,025,664 298,720 12,000 12,000 3,300 110,000 --0-- --0--
1,313,803 49,315
2,824,802 1,720,374
82

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget:

Personal Services _._._.... -.-..............._...... $

Regular Operating Expenses --_-___.______________._______._.$

Travel

.................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_________._______.$

Publications and Printing ,,__.______._____,,____.___._____________$

Equipment Purchases --.-._.--.--_._..--_____._-____.._______.__..$

Per Diem and Fees ,,...................$

Computer Charges ......... ..........._..._..,,_.__$

Capital Outlay ......_.........._.................._...._.._...............$

Total Funds Budgeted ..--..--.--.._.--..._.,,................. $

State Funds Budgeted ....__...--_...,,..-...-.........._. .... $

Total Positions Budgeted

1,208,983 212,557 8,500 8,500 4,240 37,712 6,600 --0-- 313,500
1,800,592 1,641,838
151

4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services __..._......-......._..._........................._.... $ Regular Operating Expenses --.-........_......_..._._..__...$ Travel ............................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.........._...__..___.$ Publications and Printing .....,,._..___...........,,.........__.$ Equipment Purchases .--__.._-....--..-....._.._..__.._....._.....$ Per Diem and Fees ......_..----.._.._...._..........................$ Computer Charges .__...-.,,. ....... ..................................$ Capital Outlay ............................................................I Authority Lease Rentals ........................................I Total Funds Budgeted .._.__..._.._......,,..-........._..............$ State Funds Budgeted __._.._...._.__._____._.__..__..__...._......__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,347,442 395,296 4,000 2,200 --0-- 20,000 1,000 --0-- 35,000 23,400
2,827,338 2,521,552
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5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget:

Personal Services

....... .._._.....$

Regular Operating Expenses __ ._...._.____.._..__._._ ....._..$

Travel ........

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___ ____.. __________ $

Publications and Printing ._.._.____.__..________._.___..._..___.$

Equipment Purchases .............................................. $

Per Diem and Fees .

.

$

Computer Charges ....................._......................--.....$

Capital Outlay ...................

...............$

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................. $

State Funds Budgeted ......... ..... ...............................^

Total Positions Budgeted

6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget:

Personal Services ...._._..__....._............._..._..._..._._........._.$

Regular Operating Expenses .................................^

Travel ............................. ......^$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --._............_..$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

Equipment Purchases ...._....._................._..............._...$

Per Diem Fees .-.....................$

Computer Charges ...... ...........$

Capital Outlay

............. ^

Total Funds Budgeted ............................ ................$

State Funds Budgeted ............................................. ..$

Total Positions Budgeted

785
492,061 226,062
4,300 24,000
500 40,122" 2,000 --0-- 43,000 832,045 787,446
51
757,733 131,521 10,000 --0--
1,560 32,822 --0-- -- 0-- --0-- 933,636 706,067
58

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .

.

$

Regular Operating Expenses __..__......................._...$

Travel

....,_.._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._...._.._..........$

Publications and Printing _..........._............_.........._..$

Equipment Purchases ................_____.,,,,..___.--._..$

Per Diem and Fees ...._................_............................ ..$

Computer Charges ... .......... ..... ..... .._...$

Capital Outlay ........................_..._..........._................$

Authority Lease Rentals ......................... .............$

7,001,826 1,629,420
52,300 46,700 13,750 322,656
9,600 --0-- 2,425,303 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be extended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.

Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions

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to the Teachers' Retirement System applicable to such salary.

Provided, that the amount of $7,000,000 in Grants to Local School Systems for supplemental instructors and aides shall be used to provide assistance in the elemen tary grades in the form of additional certificated and noncertificated personnel to assist classroom teachers in providing intensive instruction and training in order to enable all students to achieve in the various subject matter areas in accordance with their potential abilities.

Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini-buses" transportation program for Special Education Students.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to department operations, $75,000 is designated and committed for the Professional Practices Commission.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education, $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.

Provided, that State funds appropriated to match federal Manpower Development and Training funds may be utilized in a State approved adult basic education program if federal requirements do not necessitate the use of these funds for matching Manpower Develop ment and Training funds.

Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 11, 12 and 20 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.

Provided, that of the funds appropriated in this Section, the Department is' authorized to utilize up to $5,000,000 to fund the Equalization Program authorized in HB 57, subject to prior approval by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees.

Provided, that of the above appropriation for de partment operations, relative to Pre-school Training for the Handicapped, the Diagnostic Classification and Test ing Services Program initiated in P. Y. 1973 under Act No 1234, Ga. Laws 1972, p. 722, shall be funded at the continuation level in F. Y. 1975, the remainder of such appropriation shall be used and expended for a half-day Pre-school Training program for five-year-old children

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who are mentally, physically, or emotionally hand icapped, and for no other purpose.

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,650,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Of the $2,650,000 appropriated above, $300,000 is designated and com mitted for the purpose of constructing comprehensive high schools. The allocation of funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current increased average daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolidation within a system, renovations, outstanding local effort of school systems, age and conditions of existing school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that classroom need is the basis of distribution.

Section 16. Emyloyees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System .......... $

805,000

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:
Personal Services .................... ................................_.? Regular Operating Expenses _................_.... -- ......$ Travel ..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^ Publications and Printing .. ....................................^ Equipment Purchases ... ............................................if Per Diem and Fees .............................. ...................^ Computer Charges ........................ ........_.......... .......$ Employer Contributions ................................ ......$ Total Funds Budgeted ............... ............... .... ...,.....$ State Funds Budgeted .............. .............. ......$ Total Positions Budgeted

514,577 77,000
7,000 -- 0--
8,000 3,000 65,000 108,000 805,000 1,587,577 805,000
43

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ..........._..........................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ............... ....................^

Travel

......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.___..._....._.___.$

Publications and Printing ........... ............................$

Equipment Purchases ...............................................i

Per Diem and Fees ... ................_...............................$

Computer Charges .... .................................................$

Employer Contributions .........................._...............$

514,577 77,000
7,000 --0--
8,000 3,000 65,000 108,000 805,000

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $800,000 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 58.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $5,000 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 346.

Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ..__.._____________.___._._.$

9,073,047

1. Reforestation Budget:
Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses -----_-.--.------_----_-$ Travel __.____.__....________________.._.________,,._.._______.._...-_..______-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______.______.._._.$ Publications and Printing ___.__..._.__........___.__,,....___.__. $ Equipment Purchases ............ -- ................____-----___-$ Per Diem and Fees __..__..._........_._____..._______.__.-..___.__.-$ Computer Charges .....................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted __..._..._..___._....___._____...-....___...$ State Funds Budgeted _________..._________...__________________.$ Total Positions Budgeted

399,964 291,630
2,566 38,160
426 16,845 20,458 7,386 777,435 276,812
26

2. State Forests Budget:
Personal Services ,,...._. __________..__________$ Regular Operating Expenses .......... _______________.__....._$ Travel .................. ......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......--..........$ Publications and Printing ....__...... ........... _.._.____..___.$ Equipment Purchases _...__..._...._._______-...___.__.--...._____.$ Per Diem and Fees ............ ...................................if Computer Charges ...... .......... .________._______.--.._______$ Ware County Ad Valorem Tax ... .......... ... ______ ___$ Total Funds Budgeted __________ .________._.________...____._._._$ State Funds Budgeted ___________ ._.._______._ ______.__.._.__$ Total Positions Budgeted

75,313 10,481
92 --0--
665 4,420 2,400 --0-- 50,200 143,571 --0--
6

3. Field Services Budget:
Personal Services __________________________________ ._.________..________$ Regular Operating Expenses ...... . ....... .. ____________._$ Travel __ ......................................................................if Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ...... .__.$ Publications and Printing _______________ __.._________$ Equipment Purchases ................................._................$ Per Diem and Fees . ........................._........._-.........._.$ Computer Charges ............................................. .______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........ ........ ......... .._________.$ State Funds Budgeted ..... .............. _ ._____.__.. ...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

8,130,137 1,576,221
68,684 962,397
12,995 140,390 140,580 23,481 11,054,885 8,314,820
806

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4. General Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services

.

._$

Regular Operating Expenses ________................ ..........if

Travel ,,_.___.._....___.__...__.....__..,____....___.___._...._..._..___......_.._...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... ........... $

Publications and Printing ............... ... ....... ........__$

Equipment Purchases ................................_...... ........$

Per Diem and Fees _. .-........................................$

Computer Charges ........................................ ......... .___$

Total Funds Budgeted ..

. ... $

State Funds Budgeted ............. ........... ......... $

Total Positions Budgeted

389,179 76,794 10,012
3',500 18,358
7,061 2,000 40,800 547,704 481,415
25

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ......................................_...... . ...$ Regular Operating Expenses ............ ....... ...............^ Travel _................................................... .................. ...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.---.. ... $ Publications and Printing ....._...... ............... ...... if Equipment Purchases ..-.......................................$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................... ...^ Computer Charges ......................................................if Ware County Ad Valorem Tax ........... ............... $

8,994,593 1,955,126
81,354 1,004,057
32,444 168,716 165,438 71,667 50,200

Section 19. Forest Research Council. Budget Unit: Forest Research Council .

667,631

1. Forest Research Council Budget:
Personal Services _................................. Regular Operating Expenses ........... Travel ....... ....... ......................................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing .......... ... Equipment Purchases ..........--..__.--.._... Per Diem and Fees --......-----._....--.-... Computer Charges ........ ............. ... Total Funds Budgeted ........ ................... State Funds Budgeted .............. .......... Total Positions Budgeted

99,615 32,550
4,364 --0--
18,000 1,000
500 _O_
156,029 154,631
7

2. Contractual Research Budget:
Contractual Research Expense Total Funds Budgeted .......... State Funds Budgeted ...... ... . Total Positions Budgeted

535,910 535,910 513,000
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ................ .... Regular Operating Expenses Travel .............. ...... ...... .........

99,615 32,550
4,364

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing .................. Equipment Purchases ._..--.....----..-._.-Per Diem and Fees _........................_..... Computer Charges ._..............,,_............. Contractual Research Expense ........_.

--0--
18,000 1,000
500 --0--
535,910

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation_._.-$

6,795,600

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services

_.......$

Regular Operating Expenses ._..__........_..__._....__.__......$

Travel .........................

.....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........--.........$

Publications and Printing ....................._..................$

Equipment Purchases _...............................................$

Per Diem and Fees ...................._...............................$

Computer Charges .....................................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ........................_.............._.......$

State Funds Budgeted ................................_.............$

Total Positions Budgeted

339,925 83,338 10,350 19,200 2,650 18,780 5,500 7,500
487,243 438,591
30

2. Operations Budget:

Personal Services ...._..................._........._....................$

Regular Operating Expenses ........... .........................$

Travel ............

..

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ... .... ...... ... $

Publications and Printing ......................_...............$

Equipment Purchases ............... ....................._.......$

Per Diem and Fees ...... .................. .....................$

Computer Charges ........................................... ...........$

Evidence Purchased ............................................._.....$

Total Funds Budgeted ... ...._..........._................_......$

State Funds Budgeted ................ ......................i

Total Positions Budgeted

2,463,071 607,694
103,856 194,200
10,300 73,220 38,000 10,000 78,000 3,578,341 3,322,904
177

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses --............................._.$ Travel ........ ..............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......... ........$ Publications and Printing ...................................... $ Equipment Purchases ...............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ............ .................................$ Computer Charges .................................................. ..^ Total Funds Budgeted ___. ...... ........... ....... ........$ State Funds Budgeted ...... .............................._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

980,963 191,175 32,250 20,800
6,500 209,250
8,750 41,095 1,490,783 1,336,338
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791

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget:
Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ..--------.............------....__..----.--_----_._.----.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-- ..------. .. $ Publications and Printing ...................................... $ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............... ........... ....................$ Computer Charges ................................ ................ .. $ Total Funds Budgeted _.............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ....... .............. ................ $ Total Positions Budgeted

1,170,657 535,664 21,000 12,000 38,617 30,000 10,000
1,345,384 3,163,322 1,697,767
138

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ........... _._._........----.___..--.---$

Regular Operating Expenses ----------.__..----------.$

Travel _...-..---------.----------$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...------....--.$

Publications and Printing .............................. .........$

Equipment Purchases ....................................... ........?

Per Diem and Fees ...................................... __.._...___.$

Computer Charges .............................................. . .....$

Evidence Purchased -

.... ......$

4,954,616 1,417,871
167,456 246,200
58,067 331,250
62,250 1,403,979
78,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission----$ Personal Services ............... .....----.----.... ...............$ Regular Operating Expenses .... .. ............... $ Travel ................ ... ................... .................. ................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ..--....... $ Publications and Printing ........ .................. .......$ Equipment Purchases __..------__....... ....._._...__... $ Per Diem and Fees ................................................^ Computer Charges .----.--........------..............----.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....... ................. ......... ... $ State Funds Budgeted .... ............................ .. $ Total Positions Budgeted

27,698 19,698 9,500
2,000 --0--
3,500 3,000 5,000 --0-- 42,698 27,698
2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ............. ..................... ...............^

Regular Operating Expenses ....

.............. $

Travel .... ......... ................. ................... ... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............. $

Publications and Printing ............ ......... $

Equipment Purchases .........

............. .. ... $

Per Diem and Fees ... ............ ...... $

Computer Charges .... ......

$

19,698 9,500 2,000 --0-- 3,500 3,000 5,000 --0--

Section 22. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission . .....

. ... . $

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Department Operations Budget:

Personal Services _______..____..._______.._.________________.___._.._.__.$

Regular Operating Expenses ....... ........_.....--...... _ $

Travel

............

..^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........------.$

Publications and Printing ............_..._.......................$

Equipment Purchases .___.._._$

Per Diem and Fees .................._..........._......_.._.........._.$

Computer Charges ............._......_._.._..................._.._...$

Total Funds Budgeted _..__....__________________________.____________$

State Funds Budgeted _._................._..._..................._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

685,953 359,500
11,500 --0--
30,000 15,000 29,000 8,000 1,138,953 --0--
42

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ___....._._..._.___..._..__.___.....___________._____...$ Regular Operating Expenses _.__._______________......__________$ Travel ......................_.._......._......._._..__._............_..............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................_...$ Publications and Printing ................................_.......$ Equipment Purchases .... .------.--..........._.....--._.......$ Per Diem and Fees _..............._....................._....._.......$ Computer Charges _..._....................._............ ....________$

685,953 359,500
11,500 --0--
30,000 15,000 29,000 8,000

Section 23. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ...........................$

955,664

1. Governor's Office Budget:

Personal Services .._____.____________._.._._.....________.__.__________$

Regular Operating Expenses _____.________________.._._.__.._...$

Travel ................_................................ ................._.......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.._..-.. ........$

Publications and Printing ...._..................._...............$

Equipment Purchases .......----.----..,,........_..--.--.--.$

Per Diem and Fees ..________.____.___._________________.._._...____.$

Computer Charges _..._...._.___.__..___..__..____.________._.___.___.$

Mansion Allowance ................. ............................_..$

Gubernatorial Transition Allowance ......................$

Total Funds Budgeted .................................................$

State Funds Budgeted .........................

.___ ....$

Total Positions Budgeted

571,506 188,500
19,500 --0--
5,000 5,000 20,000 1,000 25,000 25,000 860,506 860,506
36

2. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services ...

_

.... .................$

Regular Operating Expenses ...... ..................... . .....$

Travel ..........._..........._...........___.._._.___._...._......__..... ....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... .. ............$

Publications and Printing ______ ... ........................$

Equipment Purchases ...............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ... ............. ____ ......,,..........$

Computer Charges .....................................................^

Intern Stipends .. ... ....................... ......................$

55,158 3,000 4,000 --0-- 1,500
800 --0--
700 30,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Total Funds Budgeted ........................_._............... . $ State Funds Budgeted __..... __._____.____.____________________$ Total Positions Budgeted

793
95,158 95,158
4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

$

Regular Operating Expenses --.--.___._.--....._. ._._----.$

Travel

....

........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......._.__.._---. $

Publications and Printing .......... .............................^

Equipment Purchases .......... ....................................$

Per Diem and Fees ............................................ .......$

Computer Charges ....................-.........................-.--.$

Mansion Allowance ......... ........................ .................$

Intern Stipends ........................................................ $

Gubernatorial Transition Allowance ... ......... $

626,664 191,500 23,500 --0--
6,500
5,800 20,000
1,700 25,000 30,000 25,000

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget ................................... . ________

$ 2,230,672

1. General Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services ........_.............................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ........... .............----.$

Travel

.

______________.___.___._________$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ............--...$

Publications and Printing __ ________ .......................$

Equipment Purchases . ............. ...................._......^....$

Per Diem and Fees ____________________ ........................ ...$

Computer Charges ............................... ........ ..........$

Payments to Regional Commissions ............... . if

Total Funds Budgeted _____ ___________ .................. ..^

State Funds Budgeted _____ _________ .._.........$

Total Positions Budgeted

296,297 29,805
9,000 --0--
2,950 2,500 57,500 5,600 95,141 498,793 485,793
19

2. Council of the Arts Budget:
Personal Services .......... ________________________________ ..........$ Regular Operating Expenses . ... ............. ........$ Travel ......................................................... ______________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. .. .......... ..$ Publications and Printing _____ ______________ _______________ $ Equipment Purchases ________ _____________ _._._.._ ......$ Per Diem and Fees __________.______________.._______$ Computer Charges ...... ........-- ..........--............... $ Total Funds Budgeted ___________ ___________ ......$ State Funds Budgeted ................... ............. . ? Total Positions Budgeted

51,432 379,458
2,750 --0--
1,400 300 500
--0-- 435,840 161,105
3

3. Budget Division Budget:
Personal Services ............................... .............^ Regular Operating Expenses .................. . .. $ Travel ______________ __ ............. _______________ ..............$

317,756 15,100 7,500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___.._____________$ Publications and Printing .__.________..__._..__.____.._____$ Equipment Purchases .................................. ....__.__.$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges .......$ Total Funds Budgeted _____..__._.___..._____$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 9,000 1,250 1,000 1,000
352,606 239,606
16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:
Personal Services ....................... ..............................$ Regular Operating Expenses .......................... ...._.___$ Travel ___________________ ........................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................if Publications and Printing . ........ ... _____ .............$ Equipment Purchases ............_.. ______.________________$ Per Diem and Fees __________________ _ ________.____.___._._$ Computer Charges .._..._.__....._________....__________.___$ Total Funds Budgeted __________.__________.__________________$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

313,505 19,589 21,500
--0-- 3,950 1,000 500
--0-- 360,044 335,044
21

5. Management Review Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ............._.._.................$ Travel _____..____.___.________....._.__...._...__._______________________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing .................................... $ Equipment Purchases ........ _____ ......... ........^ Per Diem and Fees ... ............ ........ .............. . $ Computer Charges ...... .............. ....................if Total Funds Budgeted _ ________________________ .....$ State Funds Budgeted _....._._.................._...._.........._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

282,374 10,910 5,000
--0-- 1,250 600
--0-- 500
300,634 250,634
16

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services .... ......... ................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ..

..... _ ... .........$

Travel ................................................................. _..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ................. $

Publications and Printing ____________ __ . $

Equipment Purchases ..........................................$

Per Diem and Fees .............. _____ ... . ..................^

Computer Charges .. ... .. ..____._______ .................... $

Total Funds Budgeted __ ___ _ ...... ........................ $

State Funds Budgeted _________ ... _ .. _ . ._ ..............$

Total Positions Budgeted

499,936 43,266 19,000 --0-- 20,500
2,000 172,164 20,000 776,866 396,866
25

7. Georgia Employment and Training Council Budget:
Personal Services ___________ ............................ ...^

282,503

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

Regular Operating Expenses ....... ..... Travel ................................................ ..... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing . ........ ......... Equipment Purchases .......................... Per Diem and Pees .......... ..... ...... Computer Charges -._--....._..-- Total Funds Budgeted ......... ........ . State Funds Budgeted ... ....... Total Positions Budgeted

8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget:

Personal Services --........ ....... .. ... ........

Regular Operating Expenses .......

Travel .................................. ..............

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

Publications and Printing

... ...

Equipment Purchases ....

Per Diem and Fees

...... .......

Computer Charges ..............................

Total Funds Budgeted . ...... .....

State Funds Budgeted .. ...... ..... ...

Total Positions Budgeted

9. Georgia Post Secondary Education Council Budget:

Personal Services .......... .. ...... ... ..

Regular Operating Expenses .._...--

Travel ....... ..... .....

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

Publications and Printing .... ......

Equipment Purchases

. . ...

Per Diem and Fees

Computer Charges .. .... ...... ......

Total Funds Budgeted .... .... . ...... ....

State Funds Budgeted .

. .. .

Total Positions Budgeted

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel ............. ...................._......._..._..

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

Publications and Printing .

Equipment Purchases

Per Diem and Fees

Computer Charges ...

.... . ....

Payments to Regional Commissions .

C. Budget Unit: Governor's Emergency Fund

795
82,043 16,669 --0-- 5,600 8,800 4,840 --0-- 400,455 --0--
26
176,058 42,366 9,200 --0-- 10,000
2,000 82,000 --0-- 321,624 321,624
23
67,452 12,882 5,444 _0_ 7,504 2,525 23,998
2,500 122,305 40,000
4
2,287,313 635,419 96,063 --0-- 62,154 20,975 342,502 29,600 95,141
2,000,000

796

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Governor's Emergency Fund Budget:

Transfers to State Agencies ......... .......... _______$

Total Funds Budgeted _________

............... ^

State Funds Budgeted ...............

_ .... . . ____ .$

2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000

Budget Unit Object Class: Transfers to State Agencies ... ______ ___________ ___ $

2,000,000

There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine re quires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

Section 24. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.

Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities ............................ .........................$

1. Grants to Counties _

....... ......................^

Total Funds Budgeted ................................... ... $

State Funds Budgeted ............... ._____________._____________$

2. Grants to Municipalities _ . __ ........................$ Total Funds Budgeted .......... ..... ________ ___.$ State Funds Budgeted ........__.._.......,,.......,,..................$

6,800,000
2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000
4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Grants to Counties ___ .............. . ______

$

Grants to Municipalities ___.__.______.____. _______ __$

2,600,000 4,200,000

Provided, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties and municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter.

Section 25. Department of Human Resources. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations .. ...........$ 218,895,836

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

797

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ._...._.....___...__..._ .._.._..._....._._...__ Regular Operating- Expenses ............ ...... ...... Travel ........... ... .............................................. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ... ... ... Publications and Printing ............................ Equipment Purchases .. .... . ...... ................. ... Per Diem and Fees ........ . .... .... ............. Computer Charges .. --. .... ..... .... ...--. ..-- State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - .. Total Funds Budgeted .............................. ... State Funds Budgeted .. ... ........... ............ Total Positions Budgeted

8,381,916 2,047,942
296,651 8,300
156,266 81,538 71,639
3,035,150
190,000 14,269,402
8,130,972 637

2. Physical Health--Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services .......... .... ...... ... ..... Regular Operating Expenses .. ... .......... Travel ................................ .................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... Publications and Printing . ....... ....... .... Equipment Purchases ............ ...... ... ........ Per Diem and Fees ........... ._... .....--.-.._.. Computer Charges ..............._.._.... ............ Total.Funds Budgeted ...................... State Funds Budgeted ... ... . .... ... .... Total Positions Budgeted

972,621 115,570 28,450 --0--
23,000 4,000 200
--0--
1,143,841. 1,143,841
82

Physical Health--Family Health Budget:

Personal Services .............. ... ..... - ..... .........$

Regular Operating Expenses .... ... ... ...... $

Travel .... .... ................ ............. .....................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . . ... .... ......$

Publications and Printing .... . ... .......... . ... $

Equipment Purchases . .. . .... . - ... .... ... $

Per Diem and Fees . . .. .... .... ... . .... ... $

Computer Charges ......... ........ ............... $

Crippled Children Benefits .. . .. . ... ......... . $

Kidney Disease Benefits .. .. ..... ..... . .. ..$

Cancer Control Benefits ....

...

.. $

Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits ..$

Total Funds Budgeted . ... ...

... ... ... $

State Funds Budgeted

.... $

Total Positions Budgeted

3,981,982 3,503,756
386,136 20,000 82,307 92,710 503,685
2,000 2,890,120
300,000 420,000 2,462,750 14,645,446
8,440,038 412

4. Physical Health--Community Health Budget:
Personal Services .... . .... ... ...-- ...... ....... ... Regular Operating Expenses ............ .. ........ Travel ............_............... ............ _.................. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... . ... Publications and Printing ...... ...... .... . ...

4,719,794 971,161 360,212 4,400 68,088

798

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases - ..... .... ..........._._.._.......__..$

Per Diem and Fees ....... ... ........ ......._....._......_.$

Computer Charges .. ..........................................^

Facilities Construction Grants ....................... .....^

Capital Outlay ....... .. .. ..... ...................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ... ..... ......... ....................^

State Funds Budgeted ...... .....

..... .....$

Total Positions Budgeted

59,544 155,118 31,692 10,013,000 173,000 16,556,009 10,045,915
378

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $5,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority upon the approval by the Federal Government of the application for funding of a new medical college for the training of medical doctors and other allied medical personnel under the provisions of Public Law 92-157 known as the "Comprehensive Health Manpower Train ing Act" of 1971.

5. Physical Health--Local Services Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ............. ...................$ Travel ....... ...................................................... .... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... .. ..... $ Publications and Printing .. .............................$ Equipment Purchases ....................................... $ Per Diem and Fees ... ........ .... ...... .... ..... .............. $ Computer Charges .. .. ............................. ..... .......... .$ Grant for DeKalb County Mental
Retardation Project . ... ............. ......... ..... % Grant for Chatham County Mental
Retardation Project.. .............................. .......$ Grant-In-Aid to Counties ............... ..............$ Total Funds Budgeted .. ... .. .. .. .. ... ... .. ... $ State Funds Budgeted .. .. .. ... .... ........... .. . ..... ... $ Total Positions Budgeted

5,412,719 1,003,296
497,130 --0--
4,360 111,000 170,510 15,000
97,300
92,800 8,331,748 15,735,863 12,179,087
447

Provided, that from funds appropriated to the Physical Health--Local Services Budget, a total of not less than $100,000 will be made available to the Commun ity Cardiovascular Council in Savannah for continuation of stroke screening.

(i. Mental Health--Program Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services .. ... .................... .......... ........ .$

Regular Operating Expenses .............. ............ _.....$

Travel ..

................... .....^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. ....$

Publications and Printing ... .......... ................ ..__..__.$

Equipment Purchases _. ... ..... ... ........... ......... ..... $

Per Diem and Fees ....... .............. ...............__..$

Computer Charges ....................................................^

1,140,373 1,342,250
130,000 --0--
9,200 5,000 32,000 2,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Total Funds Budgeted _._..__........_......._$ State Funds Budgeted ._._.._.__.._._.____._.._._.___.-._._._.....__$ Total Positions Budgeted

799
2,660,823 1,841,505
88

7. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abatement Budget:
Personal Services _____._.___..__._._.___._____________...____.._____.____$ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................i Travel .............^............................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.--___..--.....$ Publications and Printing ________..._______.._.____...__________$ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees ......................................................^ Computer Charges _......-....__.._.-__..._...-..___..-......_....__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................ .......................... ...$ State Funds Budgeted ... _____..______._______-______-___$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,667,071 3,203,927
57,617 --0--
20,280 11,388 86,720 1,040 5,048,043 1,234,841
153

8. Mental Health--Local Services Budget:

Personal Services ....... ...... ........................... .........$

Regular Operating Expenses ....___._.___..._._......._.......$

Travel

.................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............... .._.$

Publications and Printing .--........--.......--.......--... $

Equipment Purchases ................................................^

Per Diem and Fees ....--............................,,.............$

Computer Charges ............................_...... .. ... .. $

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded .....__........._..................$

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs ____.._.._..___.........._.__...._.___.......$

Grants for Child Mental Health .............................^

Grants for Adult Mental Health _____ ................. . $

Grants to Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded ...............................................$

Total Funds Budgeted _____ ___________ ______ ....... ....$

State Funds Budgeted ________________ __________ $

Total Positions Budgeted

246,320 34,608 25,956
--0-- --0-- -- 0-- --0-- --0--
21,750,718
2,296,391 700,032
3,844,169
1,322,354 30,220,548 15,671,312
14

9. Economic and Consumer Affairs Budget:

Personal Services ........................................................^

Regular Operating Expenses . ._...____..__.__......._.._.$

Travel ________

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............. .......$

Publications and Printing ................_..._._......_.........$

Equipment Purchases ..................................... ........$

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^

Computer Charges ................................................ ____$

Total Funds Budgeted ____...____._______._.________________.._$

State Funds Budgeted ................................ ____...__$

Total Positions Budgeted

316,990 106,359 31,000 --0-- 26,200
11,000 16,600 6,450 514,599 514,599
34

800

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

10. Work Incentive Program Budget:

Personal Services

.......$

Regular Operating- Expenses ....................................^

Travel ......_.................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.........._.........$

Publications and Printing .....,,.._..............................$

Equipment Purchases ..................$

Per Diem and Fees ...................... ^

Computer Charges ....._..._.....--......._........_...............--.$

W. I. N. Benefits _................_..._..............................-.$

Total Funds Budgeted _..........._..............._,,........._.....$

State Funds Budgeted ............._..._..................._........$

Total Positions Budgeted

972,859 204
80,500 --0--
2,000 50,000 --0-- --0-- 2,750,000 3,855,563 385,556
101

11. Child Care Budget:
Personal Services ........__..__........-.......-.....-._.................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ...... ........ .................. ........,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.__.--- ......--$ Publications and Printing ............. ....^ Equipment Purchases .....................$ Per Diem and Fees .....................................--...........^ Computer Charges ......................................................^ Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour
Emergency Social Services ............_...................$ Benefits for Child Care ........................................_...$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
123,900 6,435,958 6,559,858 3,596,163
0

12. Programs for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ............................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing _............................_..........$ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees .........._............._...........................$ Computer Charges .._-._...---.......---...-.-_$ Georgia Indigent Legal
Services Contracts _..............._......._.........................$ Benefits for Child Care--
Attention Homes ............... ^ Total Funds Budgeted _..............................._...............$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

5,827,075 28,135,706
473,556 12,200 89,335 33,060 21,060
-- 0--
1,000,000
64,800 35,656,792
5,222,343 545

13. Services to the Aged Budget:
Personal Services ....._......_......._.................._..._.._.........$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................--$ Travel ..................................... ..^

530,824 80,100 37,600

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

801

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ... ... .......-...--.............$ Equipment Purchases ............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............... .................................I Computer Charges ......................................................^ Area-wide and Community Grants . ........................^ Nutrition Grants ................................................._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ........... ...................._.............$ State Funds Budgeted __...........__.___.__.._._...__._.._._.._....$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 5,000 4,800 2,500
--0-- 2,097,000 2,688,500 5,446,324
353,234 40

14. Vocational Rehabilitation--Program Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services ................................................. ....^

Regular Operating Expenses ....... ....._....................$

Travel .........

...........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............_.......$

Publications and Printing ............_........................... $

Equipment Purchases ................................................$

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................i

Computer Charges ....-....--....--....----...............$

Grants for Nephrology Centers ..............................^

Total Funds Budgeted ...._........_... ..............._..........-.$

State Funds Budgeted .........................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

858,535 9,203,965
26,347 --0--
9,500 34,711 32,1.23 --0-- 175,000 10,340,181 2,579,080
57

15. Vocational Rehabilitation-- Facilities Budget:

Personal Services .....................................................^

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel

...........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing ....._..--___..-__.--.._._-___.--..$

Equipment Purchases ................................................$

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^

Computer Charges ....-......._.....-......._...--_._...,,............,,.$

Capital Outlay ....... ........._...................._.._......_...........$

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^

State Funds Budgeted ...... ...... ..... .......................... $

Total Positions Budgeted

7,709,537 4,545,918
135,704 24,370 12,005 192,241 127,690 --0-- 750,000 13,497,465 2,233,514
684

16. Vocational Rehabilitation--Services Budget:
Personal Services ............_......................._.........._.......$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^ Travel ....._...._..........................._.__..........................__..._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... ........--...$ Publications and Printing . ..... .... .._..._..... ........_.$ Equipment Purchases . ......... ..............._._...._......._..$ Per Diem and Fees .. .................................................$ Computer Charges ..--. ..-__...___....,,___.--_.._--___..-_____.-__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........._......-............_. .___.._.....$ State Funds Budgeted _...._.........._......_.. .._....-......._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

10,744,856 4,930,551
535,615 --0-- 42,536 128,072 241,771 --0-- 16,623,401 1,671,847
917

802

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

17. Medicaid Benefits Budget:

Personal Services --__...---.-____..,____.__._______._.,,___.___________.$ --0--

Regular Operating Expenses _____....__.__ .___._.__..____...__.$ --0--

Travel -_..__--..______-...._._._______..._.__________...._.____...._.__...______.$ --0--

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.-....___..._.___.$ --0--

Publications and Printing ___.________..________..______.________.$ --0--

Equipment Purchases ........_-- ...............................^ --0--

Per Diem and Fees .................................................I --0--

Computer Charges ....... _____.._.__.___..__.______._.________._..___$ --0--

Medicaid Benefits ._.___..___.___.....___._._.___.___...._.____.__......$ 256,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted _...___._-._._.___...._.__._.-.__.______.._.$ 256,000,000

State Funds Budgeted ...._____....___._._......______-.._._._._..__.$ 83,135,132

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services --.._.-- ......_.-.......,,........_--...._.........$ --0--

Regular Operating Expenses .._.._.........._....._........_._.$ --0--

Travel ....,,.....,,$ --0--

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.._____._._._.___.$ --0--

Publications and Printing ....._...................._......._.._...$ --0--

Equipment Purchases .............................................^ --0--

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................if --0--

Computer Charges ....................................................$ --0--

Cuban Refugees Benefits . .___..__________.._._.__.$ 100,000

SSI--Supplement Benefits ....................................^ 4,385,814

AFDC Benefits .........................................................$ 133,722,506

Total Funds Budgeted ........ ..............................._.......$ 138,208,320

State Funds Budgeted ....._.._._.........._.......-_.....-...$ 38,520,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services -- Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget:
Personal Services ........._.._........___....-..._...__........._--.$ Regular Operating Expenses .....----......------...---$ Travel ..........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........._........ .$ Publications and Printing ___ ............. ........... ..._.$ Equipment Purchases .........._...................................$ Per Diem and Fees ........ ...................... ____._.....____--..$ Computer Charges __.._..._____._.._.__.._.._.._.._._._____._...._._.$ Local Services Benefits
Payments Grants ..............._...................._............$ Grants to Counties for
Social Services ...................................... ......._......._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ........................................ . $ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
22,712,852
21,470,610 44,183,462 19,517,619
0

20. Benefits Payments -- Program Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ..........................._.....................-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ......... ...._..............$

2,375,422 2,579,446

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

803

Travel .

..

.

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ... ....... _______.$

Publications and Printing ______.._______._.______._______..______$

Equipment Purchases ............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ............... ..__.___.___.__..______.._._____._._.$

Computer Charges ...................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted ...... ....................._........ ..._...$

State Funds Budgeted ....... ....... ....... ....... ______..__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

211,025 --0-- 173,870
37,380 --0-- -- 0-- 5,377,143 2,479,238
229

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .......................... ... .................... $ 55,858,894

Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ 61,804,759

Travel

... $ 3,313,499

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... .... _.____..$

69,270

Publications and Printing _____ ________________ ._____._.$ 723,947

Equipment Purchases .........._..... ..........................._...$

856,444

Per Diem and Fees ....... ___________ _ _____.._______________$ 1,461,616

Computer Charges ....... _______ ....... ...... ___.._$ 3,093,332

Crippled Children Benefits .......... ................_...$ 2,890,120

Kidney Disease Benefits __ .......................... ______$

300,000

Cancer Control Benefits ... ........ .... ...... .-...-...$ 420,000

Maternal Health/Family

Planning Benefits .........................._.............._..$ 2,462,750

Facilities Construction Grants . ___._.____._.___ .........$ 10,013,000

Grants for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project _________ ____ _____._____._____.______$

97,300

Grants for Chatham County Mental

Retardation Project .....................................^

92,800

Grant-In-Aid to Counties ............. .................^ 8,331,748

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ..... ... .... ...... ..._..$ 21,750,718

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs ..........._................_..._...._... $ 2,296,391

Grants for Child Mental Health .............................^

700,032

Grants for Adult Mental Health ___ _____ ______ _____ ...$ 3,844,169

Grants to Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded __..___.._____________.__________..____.-_$ 1,322,354

Work Incentive Benefits ................................... $ 2,750,000

Grants to Fulton County for

24-hour Emergency Social

Services __. .......................................................^ 123,900

Benefits for Child Care _______ ___________ ___. ______ ._____._.$ 6,435,958

Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts ___________________________ ............... ^ 1,000,000

Benefits for Child Care -- Attention Homes ............................................. ^

64,800

Areawide and Community Grants ______________$ 2,097,000

Nutrition Grants ...... .........................................^ 2,688,500

Grants for Nephrology Centers ..____.---------_----__$ 175,000

Medicaid Benefits ...................................................^ 256,000,000

Cuban Refugees Benefits __ __ __ ___________________ $ 100,000

SSI--Supplement Benefits .................._.........._.-.$ 4,385,814

AFDC Benefits ................................................. ^ 133,722,506

804

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Local Services Benefits Payments Grants ---.-______-_._________..___________....__$
Grants to Counties for Social Services __.___.______$ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ........._.._._........_..$ Capital Outlay _____ ______ _______ _________ _____________.$

22,712,852 21,470,610
190,000 923,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Medicaid, $51,000 State funds is designated and com mitted for Medicaid coverage of Non-AFDC Foster Care Children.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $60,000 is designated and committed to continue the Cancer Registry.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $173,000 is designated and committed for ventilation renovation in the T. B. Laboratory.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual ex ceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $30,000 is designated and committed to increase the Georgia Medical Care Foundation contract for the remainder of F. Y. 1975, and an additional $30,000 is designated and committed for the early implementation of the CHEC program.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $188,000 is designated and committed to provide a one-step Merit System upgrading for the Caseworker series in DFACS.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $33,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Re tarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy program.
Provided however, that none of the above appropria tion for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless ap proved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said sub committees to be so designated by the respective Chair men of said Appropriations Committees.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions _____ .... ___.______.$ 125,076,714

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

805

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget:

Personal Services ....... ...........................................^

Regular Operating Expenses ....... ........... ...... $

Travel

. .......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............ __.__$

Publications and Printing ......... ............... .... ._.__..$

Equipment Purchases ............... .. ......... ..........$

Per Diem and Fees ._............_........... .............. ....$

Computer Charges .._........._......_............._..... .........$

Authority Lease Rentals ......... .........................^

Total Funds Budgeted _.____.___...__._.....___...___.___..___..$

State Funds Budgeted .............................._.........$

Total Positions Budgeted

4,529,466 897,792
20,500 4,000 4,782 13,834 75,600 70,000 387,000 6,002,974 5,487,716
540

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services ............................................. ^

Regular Operating Expenses . ... .........................^

Travel .........__......

.

.................... .... ..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......... ....... $

Publications and Printing .......................................^

Equipment Purchases ...... .._...._.. ...........................4

Per Diem and Fees ...._....._....... ..... $

Computer Charges ............................................. ....^

Capital Outlay ..........................................................^

Authority Lease Rentals _........... ..... .............. ....... $

Total Funds Budgeted .. ...........................................^

State Funds Budgeted . . . . . .... .... .... ... .. ... $

Total Positions Budgeted

5,836,328 1,378,993
10,500 10,000 8,750 32,372 105,072 82,000 100,000 513,000 8,077,015 7,379,841
662

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget:
Personal Services ..................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel ................._.........__...__..___...._........_...._._..............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ._..........._...........,,_._..........-._$ Per Diem and Fees ...... .... ............. .. .. .... ...... $' Computer Charges ................... ........................... ^ Authority Lease Rentals ......... ... ............. ............ $ Total Funds Budgeted ................ .....................$ State Funds Budgeted ... - _. ... .. ...............$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,327,296 747,780 17,000 -- 0-- 2,000 --0-- 72,000 69,000 500,000
5,735,076 5,396,239
551

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ............. ... .. ...........................^ Regular Operating Expenses ... ......................^. Travel ................... ........_.................................--...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............--.--$

2,238,507 693,040 20,000 --0--

806

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Publications and Printing ...__......___.. ____________ ...____ _$ Equipment Purchases ....... _ $ Per Diem and Fees .......................... .............. ...... $ Computer Charges ............... ................. .___.__..__.______.$ Authority Lease Rentals ..._..................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................$ State Funds Budgeted .......... ........ .................. .... $ Total Positions Budgeted

8,000 21,000 34,000 65,000 646,500 3,726,047 3,651,047
551

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget:
Personal Services _...____._.._______..______..._________..._._____..$ Regular Operating Expenses ......................--.......$ Travel ....._.........._._......._. ._._.___..._..____._...._.._..__..______$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... ....... $ Publications and Printing _._______...___.._....__._.._._.__.$ Equipment Purchases -...-- .................................... $ Per Diem and Fees ..................................... ......... _.$ Computer Charges .................................. ................$ Capital Outlay .....................................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ................. .............. $ Total Funds Budgeted .............._.... ............... $ State Funds Budgeted ......................... .................$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,570,213 1,268,435
20,000 7,245 12,935 57,975 25,935 75,000 178,744 853,500 7,069,982 6,211,238
779

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget:

Personal Services .........._......._.__.................... .........$

Regular Operating Expenses ......... ................... $

Travel ._........_._..............._._..........._....... ...................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........-- ... $

Publications and Printing ............................. ....... $

Equipment Purchases ..________.......__._...._..._.._._.-- ....$

Per Diem and Fees ........................... ............

$

Computer Charges ................................................. $

Capital Outlay .............. .......................... .........$

Authority Lease Rentals ........................................ $

Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ........$

State Funds Budgeted ....................... ............... ...$

Total Positions Budgeted

13,323,737 3,005,220
30,900 19,425 7,912 131,133 64,622 71,000 519,560 117,000 17,290,509 13,568,507
1,602

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ._....._................_._..................---.$ Regular Operating Expenses .............................. $ Travel .._.................._..........-..._._.--.-...----- -- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. . ...... .....$ Publications and Printing ............ .......................$ Equipment Purchases ___-,,-__.___.--..----.~. .........--.--.$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................-....._....-.--$ Computer Charges ..........................._---.........-$ Capital Outlay ......_.._....................................---$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... ............... $

6,770,190 1,129,102
29,954 7,725 1,300
34,551 36,231 70,000 22,000 8,101,053

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

807

State Funds Budgeted ___._._.___. .._____. ......._..._._...... $ 7,015,943

Total Positions Budgeted

838

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:
Personal Services ._.______._._____...___.._...._____..._.___.__....___$ Regular Operating Expenses ... ........... _.. -....... -... .$ Travel ...............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----____...--____$ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases --_____..._______-....____-.--____--,,____.$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ........... ...^ Authority Lease Rentals .........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

9,746,070 2,655,753
35,301 --0--
11,410 21,500 63,238 122,100 794,000 13,449,372 12,524,195
1,118

9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget:
Personal Services .....--__... ....... $ Regular Operating Expenses ___....______,,.________,,____.$ Travel ......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._--.-...---_....$ Publications and Printing ......--.......--...-.-......--..$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ....................................................I Authority Lease Rentals ___._._____._.___.___._..____....______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........._..._.$ State Funds Budgeted . ....... ........ ..........._......_._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,930,389 1,601,595
40,773 --0--
9,870 33,745 77,170 60,810 450,000 9,204,352 8,601,626
710

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services .... .... -.....$

Regular Operating Expenses ................................$

Travel ...-.-.....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._______..______.$

Publications and Printing ._,,___--..-_._.,,_--,,_.----,,..--$

Equipment Purchases ......_._._......_........_...._._...._-..... $

Per Diem and Fees _......._.......___......_.._............._..._...$

Computer Charges ................-...............__...._._.-..._...$

Capital Outlay

........... ^

Authority Lease Rentals .........................................^

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........._................$

Total Funds Budgeted .... ..___................................... $

State Funds Budgeted ..... ..... ..... ........... ...... $

Total Positions Budgeted

41,123,400 9,441,821 79,022 40,000 14,408 509,118 104,012 360,000 175,000 1,284,000
183,000 53,313,781 45,073,694
4,919

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services .... .......................................^...^ Regular Operating Expenses .. ...... ...... ...... .....$

6,159,549 1,360,499

808

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

Travel ... ___________________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................ __ $ Publications and Printing ........ .. .. ... .... _._ $ Equipment Purchases ......... .......... _____ _____ .___ $ Per Diem and Fees ...................... _______ ________ _____ . $ Computer Charges ________________________________ .____________$ Total Funds Budgeted .-______..________..__________...___________$ State Funds Budgeted ____________ _ _____ __________ _____$ Total Positions Budgeted

26,736 29,400 3,900 38,581 37,300
8,000 7,663,965 7,078,559
646

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:

Personal Services .................................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ___._...._._____._....______._...$

Travel .............................................. ...._._...............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......... ________ $

Publications and Printing ____. ............ ____________._______$

Equipment Purchases .............. ............ __________ ____$

Per Diem and Fees ______..__.________...________.____._____________._.$

Computer Charges ...----.......----.......... .. ______$

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers ......

_....$

Capital Outlay ....___________..._________.._____________..______________$

Total Funds Budgeted ................ ..______________._._____$

State Funds Budgeted ....................................... ....$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,078,363 531,461 18,370 12,000 1,450 30,945 52,100 --0--
400,000 144,000 3,268,689 3,088,109
275

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ....._..........._.._.........................- . $ Regular Operating Expenses ._...............................$ Travel ........................................................... ..__________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____________ $ Publications and Printing ..................... . ______________ $ Equipment Purchases ....................................... .. ... $ Per Diem and Fees _................_.........................--- $ Computer Charges .._.._..........._......._....... ._________________$ Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers ....... $ Capital Outlay ______________ -.________-_-_- ............._..........$ Authority Lease Rentals .._ ............ .................... $
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ____________ ..... ____$

107,633,508 24,711,491
349,056 129,795 86,717 924,754 747,280 1,052,910 400,000 1,139,304 5,545,000
183,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation related to Capital Outlay $75,000 is designated and committed to complete the planning for the construction of a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital and $22,000 is designated and committed to complete the planning for the construction of a multi-geographic facility at Southwestern State Hospital.

Provided, further, that the Department is hereby authorized, and directed, to redirect $75,000 from avail able funds held by the Georgia Building Authority

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
(Hospital) to complete the planning for the construc tion of a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital, and to redirect $22,000 from available funds held by the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) to complete the planning for the construction of a multigeographic receiving facility at Southwestern State Hospital.
Section 26. Department of Labor.
A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ........ .........._..$
Inspection Division Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .--....---......-....----..-- $ Travel .............. ..........._......._.,,................__...._._...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...-_....--....--.$ Publications and Printing ................. .___...____...____..$ Equipment Purchases ...._............................_....--....-.$ Per Diem and Fees ............-......................_... .._...._.._. $ Computer Charges ... ....-- ................._....,,-_...........--$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................i Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ._................_......__._....._....._.._. .._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .-....-.-........-.....--....._.$ Travel ._...............-......_......_............_........__......_....._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..._..--_...--$ Publications and Printing ___.______.._.____..___._._.___.._____..$ Equipment Purchases ..--...--..._..---.._.--..----...-.--.$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges __...._.__..._._._....._._...__......___....._.-..--$

809
449,184
258,854 25,230 60,000 --0--
3,000 1,500
600 --0-- 449,184 449,184
30
358,854 25,230 60,000
--0-- 3,000 1,500 600
--0--

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incen tive, Manpower Services and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ............................^

2,088,524

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services ....._..._._......._._......._...._.-....._....._...$

Regular Operating Expenses ..................... ..... $

Travel ............. .... ...... ..... ................ ..................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ....._ .,,.._.. -- $

Publications and Printing ... ...

.... ..... ... $

Equipment Purchases .................. ...... .................... $

Per Diem and Fees ...... ... ........ ...... .........._..........$

Computer Charges .....................--...............--.......$

Total Funds Budgeted ....... ... .............................^

State Funds Budgeted ........... ............. ............$

Total Positions Budgeted

12,801,467 1,460,622 248,400 --0-- 110,250 119,028 6,000 --0-- 14,745,767 75,000
1,008

810

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

2. State Administrative Fund Budget:

Personal Services ........................ ........ ... .. ..$

Regular Operating Expenses ........ ... ...........$

Travel ..........

...................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. ..$

Publications and Printing ......... ....... ..... ...... $

Equipment Purchases --..._...-- ..... ............... .....$

Per Diem and Fees ................................. ....................$

Computer Charges . ... .... ......... ....................... ........ $

Total Funds Budgeted ...................... .........._........$

State Funds Budgeted ..................... ....... .... $

Total Positions Budgeted

103,108 80,497 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 183,605 183,605
5

3. Manpower Training Budget:
Personal Services ...................................... ..._._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel __......_._._...._..........._....................... .._._.____......___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.--....._.--.....$ Publications and Printing ................................. ._._.$ Equipment Purchases ___.._....._______..._..___._...._.__._.....___.$ Per Diem and Fees _........_......._.................................$ Computer Charges ........................_.--....._ _.____....$ Total Funds Budgeted _...........................__..............$ State Funds Budgeted ............................ . .......... $ Total Positions Budgeted

2,008,991 224,700 50,400 --0-- 12,600 5,250 --0-- --0--
2,301,941 --0-- 216

4. Other Manpower Services Budget:
Personal Services ........................... ............. .....$ Regular Operating Expenses ................__.._._.._..._..$ Travel ._..............._........................ ........... ..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............ . .. $ Publications and Printing ............. ........... ......... $ Equipment Purchases .._._..........._.... .........................$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................... ......... $ Computer Charges ................--...... .................--. $ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................ .............. ... $ Total Positions Budgeted

3,231,665 16,942,741
185,460 --0-- 23,835 151,283 3,500 --0-- 20,538,484 --0--
273

5. Correctional Manpower Program:

Personal Services ..........._.......................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ._.................. ...........$

Travel .........

......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... .... ... $

Publications and Printing ................................... $

Equipment Purchases ........... ....... ................. .....$

Per Diem and Fees ........... ................................--...$

Computer Charges _....-.............._...--. ....................$

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^

State Funds Budgeted ....................... ........... .....$

Total Positions Budgeted

616,453 207,407
17,999 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 841,859 491,736
58

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

811

6. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget:
Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ...--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._._____________.._.._________._________..__$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................^.

525,000 525,000 525,000

7. Work Incentive Budget:
Personal Services ...- ......._................._................ .....$ Regular Operating Expenses ................._........ .......$ Travel ......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______--.--__._$ Publications and Printing _.__.....__._.___...________.______--..-$ Equipment Purchases .___.. ___-________---$ Per Diem and Fees ----______....-_______.. ______ .____________$ Computer Charges _..--....._.._...______ __-----__._.----$ W.I.N. Grants ______________ ____________________________________ ._.___$ Total Funds Budgeted __________...______________.__________...______$ State Funds Budgeted _______________________________._$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,767,581 3,540,000
100,000 --0-- --0--
54,000 --0-- --0-- 1,769,000 8,230,581 813,183
232

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ....................... 4 Regular Operating Expenses _______.._.__________________...___$ Travel ............................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --__.__,--____---$ Publications and Printing ................ 4 Equipment Purchases -___.______._..._______._.._..______._..________$ Per Diem and Fees _____________..________.__..._______,,.__.______.__._$ Computer Charges _______._._____-______..__________....______________$ W.I.N. Grants ..,,........._...$ Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund _______.$

21,529,265 22,455,967
602,259 --0-- 146,685 329,561
9,500 --0--
1,769,000 525,000

Section 27. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law __________ _________._.$

1,970,219

1. Attorney General's Office Budget:
Personal Services .__________.,,_._.._________..________._____________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.____________..__._______....__$ Travel _....,,..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.-----_----_$ Publications and Printing ______________._.______._________$ Equipment Purchases _________________________________ _____$ Per Diem and Fees ____________________________________ ________$ Computer Charges ___. ______ ________.______________________$ Total Funds Budgeted _____________ ______._______$ State Funds Budgeted ______ ______ __________ ______$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,597,521 155,000 59,860 --0-- 23,750 18,000 29,450 640
1,884,221 1,801,831
83

2. State Library Budget: Personal Services ____ .... ...... ___________________$

132,388

812

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses _.... _________ ........... ....$

Travel .........................................................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... $

Publications and Printing .................................. _.._$

Equipment Purchases ........ $

Per Diem and Fees ............................................... ....$

Computer Charges ______________________________ .................$

Booke -.--.....

.$

Total Funds Budgeted _________________________________________$

State Funds Budgeted ............._................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

5,000 140
--0-- 250
2,000 550 60
28,000 168,388 168,388
11

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .................. ..._______________________________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ________________ ................$ Travel ---...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............. ... . if Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases _____________________.....__. ..........$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Books for State Library .........................................^

1,729,909 160,000 60,000 --0-- 24,000 20,000 30,000
700
28,000

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attor neys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.

Section 28. Merit System of Personnel Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Admin

istration (No direct State General Fund Appro

priation is required) ....

_ ... .. $

--0--

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services ...._..._..$

Regular Operating Expenses

,,.

$

Travel ..........._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______._______.___.$

Publications and Printing _._......................._............. $

Equipment Purchases ....__...__._................. ........ .....$

Per Diem and Fees _._.._....._........................................$

Computer Charges _____________________

_________$

359,542 15,850 1,500
--0-- 16,100 3,830 2,000
188,800

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Total Funds Budgeted ..... ................_........_.............$ State Funds Budgeted .............._........................_...__$ Total Positions Budgeted
2. Classification and Compensation Budget:
Personal Services .............................. ....... ..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ..... ........ .................^ Travel .___._.......___..____..._.____...._..__.__..._.__._.__....._______.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . .--.._......,,_.$ Publications and Printing . ....... . ........... ...__.___._._.$ Equipment Purchases ..._......... .......... .._________.___.____$ Per Diem and Fees ...... . .... .............._.._......_..........$ Computer Charges ... ... ............ ....__._.......____._.$ Total Funds Budgeted - .................... ._.........._...$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ..........................^ Total Positions Budgeted

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services ........................................ ......$

Regular Operating Expenses ...... .__.___.._._____.____._$

Travel ... ................................................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ----__._..--__.$

Publications and Printing .. .,,_____. ..._...... ..-..._.........$

Equipment Purchases . . ..... ........ ...... ._._..___..._.$

Per Diem and Fees ... .......... .................. .._........_..$

Computer Charges ......... . . ....... ........ ..._....$

Total Funds Budgeted ...... ......... ..._.._...__.___...______.$

State Funds Budgeted ................. ...... ...... ....$

Total Positions Budgeted

,

4. Training and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services ......... ....... ........................^ Regular Operating Expenses ... ........ .__._____..__.____$ Travel ........ ......................_........_................._._........_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--._...----.. $ Publications and Printing ..... ........ ........ ..________.._.$ Equipment Purchases ...... ......_. --._.... ... _..----__.$ Per Diem and Fees ......... ................... ........ ..........$ Computer Charges ... . ...... ................. .__.._....._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ... ................ ...................^ State Funds Budgeted ............ ... .... ...__$ Total Positions Budgeted

5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Project:
Personal Services . .............. . .... .._...............$ Regular Operating Expenses ...... .......... ...... ....... $ Travel _. .......... ................... ........ ........ ................ . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... ......... .... $ Publications and Printing ........................__............$ Equipment Purchases ........... ........ ...___..-._.__...--___.$ Per Diem and Fees ......... ................. ....... ......_...._..$

813
587,622 --0_
31
280,851 7,850 2,400
--0-- 6,675 1,500 500 96,685
396,461 --0--
21
229,868 7,450 2,500
--0-- 5,750 1,950 3,674
85,000 336,192 --0--
20
179,735 15,150 4,450
--0-- 5,300 300
25,000 200
230,153 --0--
13
166,314 13,075 1,575
--0-- 2,550 1,100 6,000

814

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges .-..._-....._..........._......__..._.......___....$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$
State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

18,000 208,614
--0-- 15

6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget:

Personal Services ____.__________.._.______...._______._....___.___......$

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$

Travel ____,,__.______..____.__._.._______..__._____........____._,,.....________.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

. ...._.$

Publications and Printing ____.__________..___________..__________$

Equipment Purchases _---,,._____---_.____.-_._.__-___,,---_..__.$

Per Diem and Fees ..... ........................ ....._..$

Computer Charges ...................................................$

Total Funds Budgeted .._... ._..................................$

State Funds Budgeted ........._........... ...... .....$

Total Positions Budgeted

87,430
249,897 4,300
--0-- 650
1,300 400
6,000 349,977 --0--
5

7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services ....._..........__..._............_...._..--.__......$

Regular Operating Expenses ....._............_...._.--......$

Travel .....

._..___.______..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........_.............$

Publications and Printing ...... ........................ .......^

Equipment Purchases ..............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$

Computer Charges ....................................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$

State Funds Budgeted ........_...... ............ ........... ^

Total Positions Budgeted

131,618 6,230 400
--0-- 1,700 2,900
300 6,000
149,148 --0--
12

8. Directors Office Budget:

Personal Services

.

.

. ._...___.__..$

Regular Operating Expenses ___._______......____.__---_...__$

Travel _._......_.............._._..... ..._.__._............._......... .._.._._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases - ............$

Publications and Printing .... ............. ...............$

Equipment Purchases ........ ............ .. ....._............_.$

Per Diem and Fees .... ........................................ $

Computer Charges . .. .....--.................. ................... $

Total Funds Budgeted ... ................_............. ............$

State Funds Budgeted ...................... ........ .. .$

Total Positions Budgeted

97,500 6,345 4,600 --0-- 2,700
200
1,800 --0-- 113,145
--0--
5

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ............._.. .

.............$

Regular Operating Expenses .......... ._....____......_.___.$

Travel ............._...................__.............._...... ..............._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............,,..__.$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

Equipment Purchases . .......... .......... ........... $

1,532,876 321,847 21,725 --0-- 41,425 13,080

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

815

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ....................................................^

39,674 400,685

Section 29. Department of Natural Resources.
Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources _............. ..___.______________________._._._________.$

30,632,094.75

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services ___________.._________.,_______.___________._.__.$

Regular Operating Expenses _______...________-__.___________$

Travel

.......... ^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...--....-----..if

Publications and Printing ..._............ ___________._._________$

Equipment Purchases _....... ___ .................................^

Per Diem and Fees ....... ........... _______,,_,,._________..._______._.$

Computer Charges ..___________.______..____________...._________.____$

Grants to the Herty Foundation .........................._.^

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^

State Funds Budgeted ............ .. _______.____..__________.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

848,552 261,822
8,600 3,400 68,000 12,550 30,000 145,942 50,000 1,428,866 1,428,866
70

2. Public Relations and Information Budget:

Personal Services .. .......... ..^,

Regular Operating Expenses ---------_--_---.-----$

Travel

............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _......._...,,......$

Publications and Printing _____ ________.._________.._________$

Equipment Purchases ...... ....___.__...____._____..._.___.__...__.$

Per Diem and Fees __ ______________ ._________...________..._.______$

Computer Charges ........... ........................................^

Total Funds Budgeted . -_________._._______...-______...-___$

State Funds Budgeted ___________.___________._______.._________$

Total Positions Budgeted

311,576 63,400
6,200 7,500 250,000 15,000 13,000 --0-- 666,676 666,676
25

3. Planning and Research Budget:
Personal Services .... .__...__......__.__.__....___.____...._____._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel ___ ................... .___________...________.__________._.._________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......._............$ Publications and Printing ......................._........_.._._.$ Equipment Purchases ...... ... ___.._.________.__________.. $ Per Diem and Fees _____.._______________________________....$ Computer Charges ___._________________.____________._______$ Land and Water Conservation Grants .................$ Recreation Grants ................... _ ..________..._________._.______$ Total Funds Budgeted ____..._.._____________._________._._________...$ State Funds Budgeted _.__..__.___....________._.__________.____$ Total Positions Budgeted

849,060 257,213
65,500 --0--
74,850 28,800 98,500
3,000 4,000,000
200,000 5,576,923 1,345,244
64

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4. Unicoi Budget:

Personal Services ........._..__..._........_...._..._....... _.._______$

Regular Operating Expenses .........._._..._.._.._...._......$

Travel ....._..___...__......-.._..............__._.._.............,,__...._.__..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. .___.__.______._.$

Publications and Printing ________..._______________._..._.._____$

Equipment Purchases _______..__._____._____...__.__________________.$

Per Diem and Fees --........ .._..._.$

Computer Charges ................._......._.... . _. . .

Total Funds Budgeted ...._.....

.

$

State Funds Budgeted ....._..._..._.._... _......._......._______.$

Total Positions Budgeted

558,398 324,500
19,000 30,500 20,000 36,200 35,300 --0-- 1,023,898 639,483
58

5. Game Management Budget:

Personal Services _____________,,.__..______________,,_._.._...________.$

Regular Operating Expenses ._.._._... ...__.__._.____._______$

Travel

.

_.

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.._..._,,______.___.$

Publications and Printing _._._.___._____________________._..._._.$

Equipment Purchases _.._____________._..._________._______________.$

Per Diem and Fees __...__..........._.....__......_._.................$

Computer Charges -._.____.._..._..........._._.___._.._.._._.,,_......$

Total Funds Budgeted _.___________._____._._._____.,,_.___________.$

State Funds Budgeted _._....... ._.........._._..._................$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,259,303 489,700 9,100 154,090 15,000 86,600 3,000 --0--
2,016,793 1,118,657
112

6. Fisheries Management Budget:
Personal Services .__._._.__.............._....._._......._.__..........$ Regular Operating Expenses --......______.------------$ Travel .............-____.__...,,....._..__._.._._..__._..,,................_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _......._._.._..... $ Publications and Printing ....__........_...._...................._.$ Equipment Purchases _____________.........__._.__.______.__________.$ Per Diem and Fees ............._..____._._____..__.--_.._...._......$ Computer Charges ....._. .._.___....._....._..........................$ Capital Outlay ........_._.._...._._............ ... .,.............._.$ Total Funds Budgeted -.................._.........._.._.--._..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ......_....._._......_......._..... ........$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,319,708 488,094 32,000 117,450 10,500 114,955 3,000 6,327 215,000
2,307,034 1,826,096
111

7. Law Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services ._._.___.___.________________.._.._..._...____.._.____$ Regular Operating Expenses .........._.__...--...--...----$ Travel ....... ......._.__...._._._.._.._._.__...._.....,,,,_......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._.._._.._.._._.$ Publications and Printing .........__..............................$ Equipment Purchases .. .._............_.._...__._._..__._._.......$ Per Diem and Fees .................._.._.._................__........$ Computer Charges _-_---......_.__.___________.____--.---------$ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .................. ........$

2,891,313 759,535 49,101 248,280 29,394 164,092 -- 0-- --0--
27,000

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817

Total Funds Budgeted ......_.. ....... ...... .._.__...__.......$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ...... ... ..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,168,715 3,972,160
242

8. Project Evaluation Budget:

Personal Services ...... ....... ...... .... ........ .....$

Regular Operating Expenses .... ........ .. ... $

Travel ....................... ...... .................. .... ..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... ... ....$

Publications and Printing . .... .... .... .. ..$

Equipment Purchases ....... ... .......... ... $

Per Diem and Fees ..... ...... ..... . ... . .. ... . __..$

Computer Charges ....... .... ...

... ... . $

Total Funds Budgeted ....... ..... ..... ... ... ..... ....... $

State Funds Budgeted .. ... ....

... ... .... $

Total Positions Budgeted

63,278 8,575 2,300 3,400
600 2,500 --0-- --0-- 80,653 80,653
4

9. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services ................................ .. $

Regular Operating Expenses ... ..... .... . .. ... $

Travel ..................._......._.... ._............... ... ..... .._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... ....._.$

Publications and Printing ..... ...

.... ... .... $

Equipment Purchases ___...._._.__..._...._--.._-- .....--$

Per r)iem and Fees ........_........._......... .............. $

Computer Charges .. .._. ..... ... . ... . .. .. . ... $

Total Funds Budgeted .. ....... ... .... ....... .. .... $

State Funds Budgeted ..... .. ... .... . ... ... ... $

Total Positions Budgeted

29,939 1,600 2,500
--0-- --0--
500 2,400 --0-- 36,939 36,939
2

10. Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services ..--__.--_ .._......__..__....._._..___.--.--$

Regular Operating Expenses .....-......_........_..-....$

Travel .._..........._._........_..._.................__....._..-.. .-......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . .... .... ... .$

Publications and Printing ........... .... .......... .....___.$

Equipment Purchases ... .... ..... .... ... ._... ..... ... $

Per Diem and Fees ...... ........... ... ........... ... .... $

Computer Charges ............... ... ... .... ... .. .$

Capital Outlay ... ............ ..... .... ........... .......... ... $

Authority Lease Rentals ....... ... ... ... .. .. $

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . .... .. ... .... $

Total Funds Budgeted . ... .. ....... ... . $

State Funds Budgeted ....... .. ....

... $

Total Positions Budgeted

3,159,615 2,016,102
49,875 265,030 15,200 281,249 24,400 --0-- 2,172,200 2,526,000
-- 0-- 10,509,671 8,684,671
321

11. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget:
Personal Services ......... ... ........ .. . .... .... $ Regular Operating Expenses .... ... ....... .....$ Travel ............. ... L.... ...... ..... ... ....... ... .... ... .... $

471,711 57,475 23,203

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.__,,...__._._._.$ Publications and Printing ..... ................ .___________..$ Equipment Purchases ............................. ......... _____$ Per Diem and Fees ...... ............. _______ _______.___________$ Computer Charges ....... ............ .... ..... .......$ Topographic Mapping--U. S.
Geological Survey ...... ..................._........... ........ $ Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for
Ground Water Resources Survey ...... _____________..$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__.__.....___....___._._..._____....__.$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ....... ............._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

29,550 26,000 64,072
6,400 --0--
1,585,000
176,000 2,439,411 2,156,411
33

12. Water Supply Budget:

Personal Services .. ..... ............... ________.________..._____$

Regular Operating Expeenses ___________--.__.--_--__--$

Travel

...... ............_...........................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ... ....... ________$

Publications and Printing .......................................^

Equipment Purchases ..... ___________________________.._____.__$

Per Diem and Fees ...... ........................................ ....$

Computer Charges ..................... _________..._______...______.$

Fluoridation Grants ____._______.__________________.._______...___$

Total Funds Budgeted ___ _______ ________._______...________$

State Funds Budgeted _____ ................ ..._______ _______$

Total Positions Budgeted

425,055 37,800 26,004 --0--
5,000 21,500 --0-- 20,000 250,000 785,359 785,359
35

13. Water Quality Budget:
Personal Services __ ______.._ ________...________. ________ ________ $ Regular Operating Expenses .... ________ _______ _________$ Travel _____________________________________ ......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.__...._._____.. $ Publications and Printing _____ ________________$ Equipment Purchases _ ......... .................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............................... _ ......... ________$ Computer Charges ..... ______ ________ _________._________._.____$ Water and Sewer Grants _________ ______ ....................^ Total Funds Budgeted ______________ .........................$ State Funds Budgeted ....... ... ................ .$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,335,404 705,400 40,000 10,000 7,000 30,000 --0-- 105,289
2,000,000 4,233,093 2,978,256
94

14. Air Quality Budget:
Personal Services _ _________________ .......... ______ __..________$ Regular Operating Expenses _ .. _________.___________._.___$ Travel .................. ......... ._______..___________________...__________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _............... $ Publications and Printing ._ _______ ___________________ _____$ Equipment Purchases . ...--.......--.......----. ........$ Per Diem and Fees ..... ...... __________ ________.................$ Computer Charges ....... ___________.._._______-.-...__--.___$ Total Funds Budgeted ... .................. _________.__.$ State Funds Budgeted _ ................ ...... ..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

999,391 64,300 54,000
--0-- 3,000
41,774 --0--
28,092 1,220,557
720,557
77

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15. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services ........._............... ____.._._..________.___.$

Regular Operating Expenses ...................... .....__.$

Travel

....

.______$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ... .... ...... .. ..$

Publications and Printing ...._........... ..................$

Equipment Purchases . .............. .................. ..^

Per Diem and Fees ............_....._.......................... ....$

Computer Charges ...._.................._........ ...._...... __..____$

Solid Waste Grants ...................... ......................... $

Total Funds Budgeted ........ ...................... .........$

State Funds Budgeted ......................... ....... _ _$

Total Positions Budgeted

819
494,992 44,088 29,532
--0-- 8,200 8,000 1,500
--0-- 2,000,000 2,586,312 2,574,510
35

16. Land Reclamation Budget:

Personal Services __._______..__._________...________________$

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel .....-......................_......... ......... ....... .. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. .. . ........ $

Publications and Printing ...... . .............. _____ ..__.$

Equipment Purchases ............................... .......... $

Per Diem and Fees ....- .................................. ...._$

Computer Charges _________________ ______ .......... if

Total Funds Budgeted ..................... ........ ___$

State-Funds Budgeted ..........

_ _ ... $

Total Positions Budgeted

142,351 26,500
9,775 --0--
2,500 1,425 4,000 42,506 229,057 229,057
9

17. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay ... ................... . ... ........ .... $

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..... _ ...... _-$

Total Funds Budgeted _.__ ....

...... _.____$

State Funds Budgeted .___ .. . . _ . ... $

Total Positions Budgeted

411,499.75
302,000.00 713,499.75 713,499.75
0

18. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and Construction _ ..... .. . .. $
Total Funds Budgeted ........ ...... . _ _. ___ $ State Funds Budgeted ....... ... . .... ..... $ Total Positions Budgeted

685,000 685,000 675,000
300

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services _ ................. ...................^

Regular Operating Expenses ._ __ ___ .. $

Travel .................................. ...... ...... ___.__$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... _ ________ __.$

Publications and Printing

. .. ... _ .......$

15,159,646.00 5,606,104.00
426,690.00 869,200.00 535,244.00

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Equipment Purchases ..................._.._..........._.........$ Per Diem and Fees ....... ......... ..... ............ .._..$ Computer Charges .............................. ........ . $ Land and Water Conservation Grants ...... .... $ Recreation Grants .......................................... ... $ Grants to the Herty Foundation .... ............ ...... $ Water and Sewer Grants ___._...__,,....______.._-.__.___.__..$ Fluoridation Grants ........ ..... ..... ........ ............. $ Solid Waste Grants ................... ................ ............$ Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for
Ground Water Resources Survey .... .............. $ Contract with U.S. Geological
Survey for Topographic Maps . .............. .. . . $ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development
Authority for Operations and Construction ... $ Capital Outlay ....... ........................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ....... ...... .......... $ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . ........... .......... $

909,217.00 221,500.00 381,156.00 4,000,000.00 200,000.00
50,000.00 2,000,000.00
250,000.00 2,000,000.00
176,000.00
1,585,000.00
685,000.00 2,798,699.75 2,526,000.00
329,000.00

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Sec tion or from any other funds without the approval of the State Properties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be al lotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources.
Provided, however, that from the appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources, $145,032 is desig nated and committed for payments in accordance with House Bill 1526.

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $302,000 is specifically appropriated for the Heritage Trust Program through the issuance of not to exceed $3,473,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation debt.

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, $166,000 in State funds is designated and committed to upgrade Conservation Rangers.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $278,000

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821

is designated and committed to Publications and Print ing in the Public Relations and Information Section.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $143,000 is designated and committed for improvements at the George T. Bagby State Park.

Section 30. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections ... ... ..... .$

4,253,159

1. General Administration and Support Budget :
Personal Services .....................-......_........._. ... .. Regular Operating Expenses ... ......... ..... .. ... Travel .................................... .............. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . .... .. Publications and Printing ...... ... . .. .... ... ... Equipment Purchases .. . ... ..... .. ..... ... .. . Per Diem and Fees ...... . .......... .. Computer Charges ... .... . .... ... .. .. Inmate Release Fund--
Payments and Clothing ........................ .. Total Funds Budgeted .................................. State Funds Budgeted ........ .. . . .. .... Total Positions Budgeted

2,523,270 574,584 144,630 4,500 32,300 103,480 100,500 236,036
370,000 4,089,300 4,089,300
200

2. Construction, Maintenance, and Special Projects Budget:

Personal Services . . .

Regular Operating Expenses .. .. .

Travel .. ... .... ... ... ... .. .....

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

Publications and Printing

..

Equipment Purchases

. ..

Per Diem and Fees . . . .

Computer Charges .

..

Total Funds Budgeted . ..

State Funds Budgeted .. . .

Total Positions Budgeted

116,859 33,500 6,000 4,000
--0--
2,000 1,500 --0--
163,859 163,859
8

3. Grants-- Corrections Budget:

Personal Services . .. . .

Regular Operating Expenses

.

Travel .... ...."......... .

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

Publications and Printing

Equipment Purchases

Per Diem and Fees ......

..

Computer Charges ......

..

Direct Benefits

.

Total Funds Budgeted

1,066,558 480,015 104,354 127 26,316 57,557 127,457 23,119 34,948
1,920,451

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State Funds Budgeted ....... .......... .. . ..._........... ......$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 110

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _...................._........................._..$ Regular Operating Expenses . .......................... $ Travel ....__.........................._............................._.... ....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.....-- .......$ Publications and Printing ................ _______.___________$ Equipment Purchases .............. .........._......._.......... _____$ Per Diem and Fees ........._........... ........ ...._.............. $ Computer Charges ____.._.__._.__....______._.__.___..____...._______.$ Direct Benefits ... ........ .............. ____ . ........ .......... $ Inmate Release Fund--
Payments and Clothing ....... .... ....................$

3,706,687 1,088,099
254,984 8,627 58,616
163,037 229,457 259,155 34,948
370,000

B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions ____________ _____$ 24,833,945

1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget:
Personal Services ............_........_........_............. ....._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ._______.._____--__.____.--.._._$ Travel ....._............._._.................._........._................ ________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _........_..-- .....$ Publications and Printing ....... _____ _____ ....... $ Equipment Purchases ...._............ ...__.. ...._.........$ Per Diem and Fees ....................._........._.........__......._.? Computer Charges ..........................................._._.. $ Total Funds Budgeted - ..... _____ ......... ______ ....$ State Funds Budgeted ... ..... ..... ...... ........$ Total Positions Budgeted

878,853 453,582
2,240 17,000
102 38,516 16,378 --0-- 1,406,671 1,095,488
83

2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget:
Personal Services ..... ..... ....... ...... ....... .........$ Regular Operating Expenses .... _ __ _______ ___$ Travel ____________ ____________ _____ _______ ________________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _ _____ ______$ Publications and Printing ...... .... ______ ..... $ Equipment Purchases ___________ _____ ______ ._......$ Per Diem and Fees _ ..... ..................................$ Computer Charges ...... ..... ..... ................ ......$ Capital Outlay _____ . .... _____ ________________ $ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ............... ...... ......$ State Funds Budgeted _ _____ ____ ______ ............$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,184,338 1,298,277
7,142 58,800
615 33,015 13,783 --0-- 154,000 3,749,970 3,739,970
225

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services . .... . ...... ..... . ... ... ....... $

Regular Operating Expenses .... .... ....... ......$

Travel _

'..... .. . ..... .... . .... $

2,269,108 899,316 4,094

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823

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ... ...............^ Publications and Printing .......................................if Equipment Purchases ....................... ............. ... .$ Per Diem and Fees . ....... ...... . ..... ........ ........ .$ Computer Charges ...... ....... ....... .......................$ Capital Outlay ................. ...... ....... ............. ....$ Authority Lease Rentals ...................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................._........ ...... .......$ State Funds Budgeted ..... .. . ... . .. . . ... $ Total Positions Budgeted

128,500 819
39,900 48,975 --0-- 18,000 640,000 4,048,712 4,042,512
225

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services .. ... ....... ...... - ... ...... ..... ....... . ..$

Regular Operating Expenses ...... .............. ........$

Travel ..... ................................................ ...........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........ .... ..$

Publications and Printing ....... ............ .... ...........^

Equipment Purchases .. .... . ........ ......... ..... ............$

Per Diem and Fees ... ............ ............... $

Computer Charges ... ... ....... ... ...... ........$

Capital Outlay ..... ......... ... .................. $

Total Funds Budgeted ...... ..... .......... ... .... $

State Funds Budgeted

.. $

Total Positions Budgeted

4,694,950 2,455,952
5,165 54,000 1,535 129,621 78,540 --0-- 80,000 7,499,763 7,414,763
449

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services .... . .... .... . .. ..... ..... ......$

Regular Operating Expenses .... .. .... ..--. ..--. ..$

Travel . ............'....... ........ ... .. .... .... .... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. . .... $

Publications and Printing .. .. . . . ... . ... $

Equipment Purchases .. .. .

... .... ...$

Per Diem and Fees ... .

....... ..... ......_........$

Computer Charges

...

... . .--. -... $

Capital Outlay .. . .. . ... . - ... .... ............ ...$

Authority Lease Rentals .... .. . ... ... ... ... $

Total Funds Budgeted .. ......... ... $

State Funds Budgeted ....

$

Total Positions Budgeted

4,957,383 2,836,374
39,204 122.110
3,572 86,976 167,253 --0-- 663,156 200,000 9,076,028 9,541,212
518

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .

..

.$

Regular Operating Expenses .. . . . . $

Travel ...

.

. .. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..

.$

Publications and Printing

. ..

$

Equipment Purchases

.$

Per Diem and Fees ..

.......$

Computer Charges

. ... $

Capital Outlay

.

$

Authority Lease Rentals

$

14,984,632 7,943,501
57,845 380,410
6,643 328,028 324,929 --0-- 915,156 840,000

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Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect $245,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to construct a 175-bed dormitory facility at the Vocational Rehabili tation Center at Georgia Industrial Institute.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $33,000 is designated and committed to renovate the electrical systems at Lowndes Correc tional Institute and Lee Correctional Institute.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $250,000 is designated and committed to equip the new Georgia Rehabilitation Center for Women in Baldwin Countv.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $30,000 is designated and committed for a comprehensive sewage disposal plan at Georgia State Prison.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender Rehabilitation .......... ................... ............... $ 4,727,751

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services ...... ...................................... $

Regular Operating Expenses ...... -

....----. ..$

Travel ..... .......... .................................. . ..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . .......-- .-- $

Publications and Printing ...... .................-.-- $

Equipment Purchases . ... ............... ....._..--.--.$

Per Diem and Fees . .............. . ................._.....$

Computer Charges ......... ....____._._.-- ....__.._,,------$

Total Funds Budgeted .......... . ........... ... $

State Funds Budgeted ........

........... $

Total Positions Budgeted

33,957 13,497 50,140 --0-- --0-- 6,600 4,318 --0-- 108,512 93,212
2

2. Probation-Parole Supervision Regional Operations Budget:

Personal Services . ........... ......... ...............$

Regular Operating Expenses . ............ ......._...$

Travel .......... ............ ........... ............. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . .___.._----.. $

Publications and Printing .... ........... ......_._.$

Equipment Purchases ........... ........... ........$

Per Diem and Fees

.......... .... .. ............... $

Computer Charges ..... ................ . ........----..$

Total Funds Budgeted .... .... . .. .. .........$

State Funds Budgeted - .

........ . .... $

Total Positions Budgeted

4,072,006 236,585 258,136 --0-- 1,542 40,000 7,000 --0--
4,615,269 4,615,269
374

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825

3. Grants--Offender Rehabilitation:
Personal Services __......_............_.... ....... .............$ Regular Operating Expenses ....... ... ......... ...... $ Travel .................._........................... . ............. .... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........._...$ Publications and Printing ........ ....... ............ .......$ Equipment Purchases . ......... ....... ..... ..... ...... .....$ Per Diem and Pees ................. ......._.... ... . ..... ...... $ Computer Charges .......................................... .....^ Direct Benefits ... ...... .... .. ... .... ............. ...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... .. .............._.... $ State Funds Budgeted -.-- -- . ............. ..$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,139,804 630,080 177,219 --0-- 35,541 90,342 113,716 7,490 58,000
3,252,192 19,270
247

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ...-- ...... .... ...... ... .. ...... ....$

Regular Operating Expenses ...... .... ..... ...... .. $

Travel ..--.. ...... --,,.----... ...... .... ... ... .$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ..

$

Publications and Printing ...... ..... ... ...

$

Equipment Purchases ...--. ........... . ... . . $

Per Diem and Fees ............ ----..,,....... .. $

Computer Charges ,,.,,.,,.. ............... ..... .... ...... $

Direct Benefits ... .. .. . .... .... . .. .. .. . $

6,245,767 880,162 485,495 --0-- 37,083 136,942 125,034 7,490 58,000

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles . $ 431,147

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services . . . .. . ...... ... .. ... $

Regular Operating Expenses .. ..... . .. ...... ... $

Travel ... . . ... ......

....

... ... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

$

Publications and Printing .... ... ......... .... $

Equipment Purchases . ...... ..... . .... ..... ... ... $

Per Diem and Fees . .... ......... .-- .,,...... $

Computer Charges ..... ... ... ... .. . . . . $

Total Funds Budgeted .... . .. .....

$

State Funds Budgeted . . .

.$

Total Positions Budgeted

410,694 20,547 28,750
--0-- 2,000 13,980 2,500
--0-- 478,471 431,147
25

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

$

Regular Operating Expenses .....

.$

Travel .... .--..... ... ..... ... .... . ..

-$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .

$

Publications and Printing . ... ... .... . ,, . . $

Equipment Purchases

..

$

Per Diem and Fees

. .$

Computer Charges ....

. ... .. .. .... $

410,694 20,547 28,750 --0--
2,000 13,980 2,500 --0--

Section 31. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety

$ 22,111,849

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1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:
Personal Services ................... ............................$ Regular Operating Expenses .......................... .....^ Travel ..........................................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . .._..........__._.$ Publications and Printing . ........... ........... ___.__.____$ Equipment Purchases ..................._...........................$ Per Diem and Fees _______ _____ .__________.__________..$ Computer Charges _ ....... .............._.......................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....... ________ ........... ................^ State Funds Budgeted .............. ______ _________..$ Total Positions Budgeted

244,236 24,600 14,000 --0--
7,000 3,000 7,000 2,000 301,836 --0--
16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services ........_.. .

...________.$

Regular Operating Expenses ______ _._--.___--..___$

Travel ........................................ _____________ _________$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.--____--_____$

Publications and Printing _________.__________$

Equipment Purchases _____._.______._..._________....._________$

Per Diem and Fees ................................................. ..^

Computer Charges ................._.. __________ ____-_--$

Total Funds Budgeted ___,_.-______ ______.____...__________._____$

State Funds Budgeted _______ _____ .... ........... . _______$

Total Positions Budgeted

263,242 40,238 9,380 10,200 16,105 2,800 2,810
--0-- 344,775 294,775
16

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services ... ______ ....... _ _ _...... .......... $

Regular Operating Expenses ______ .......... .........$

Travel _............................. ___ _ _________ .........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ......--. $

Publications and Printing ______ ___________ _____.$

Equipment Purchases .................................... .....^

Per Diem and Fees .. ...... ........... ___________ .___________$

Computer Charges . ..... _ ..... .......... . .....$

Total Funds Budgeted ----- . .

........ ...$

State Funds Budgeted . ..

...... ...... $

Total Positions Budgeted

610,055 864,662
2,750
6,800 69,441 120,360 10,660 158,210 1,842,938 1,842,938
66

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services ------ . ...... .__...-- ..

Overtime Payments

Regular Operating Expenses .....

Travel ..... .....

........ .......

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

Publications and Printing ..

.....

Equipment Purchases

......

Per Diem and Fees

... ...-..-.

Computer Charges

Capital Outlay . . .. . .... ......

Total Funds Budgeted

13,629,977 266,822
2,090,801 79,448
1,520,984 884,103 153,594 130,000 998,970 30,000
19,784,699

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State Funds Budgeted ...... . .... .......... ......$ 19,644,583

Total Positions Budgeted

1,118

5. Police Academy Budget:
Personal Services . . ........... ......... ......... .......$ Regular Operating Expenses . .............................$ Travel ........ .............................._...... ......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... .. ... .. $ Publications and Printing ...... ................... ...... $ Equipment Purchases ...... .. ... ........ ...... ... $ Per Diem and Fees ........ ... .................... ...... $ Computer Charges ...... ........ ...... ....... ........ . .. $ Total Funds Budgeted ...... . ....... ... .. ... ... ....... ....$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ....... ...... .... ... $ Total Positions Budgeted

166,723 69,982 5,760
--0-- 6,980
--0-- 44,500
--0-- 293,945 208,945
11

6. Mandate Training Budget:

Personal Services . ....... ... .... ..... . $

Regular Operating Expenses ..... ...

.$

Travel . ...... .... ............... ..... ....... .. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... .... ...... $

Publications and Printing ..... ......... ...... ...... $

Equipment Purchases .... ..... . ...... ........ ............... $

Per Diem and Fees .... ........ ....... ........ ... ... $

Computer Charges ............... ................. ......... $

Total Funds Budgeted ..... ............................... .^

State Funds Budgeted .... . .... ...... ... ... $

Total Positions Budgeted

140,619 18,258 6,710 7,300 818 3,071 100
--0-- 176,876 120,608
11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ... ... ...... .....

$

Overtime Payments . .. ..... ........... ... $

Regular Operating Expenses ..... ... . .... ... $

Travel ............. ..... .. ... ... .. .... ... . ..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . . ... $

Publications and Printing . . .. ...

$

Equipment Purchases .. ... ..

.

$

Per Diem and Fees .... .... . . . ... ... . $

Computer Charges . . ... . .......

$

Capital Outlay

....

.

$

15,054,852 266,822
3,108,541 118,048
1,545,284 984,447 282,825 195,070
1,159,180
30,000

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Asso ciation of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the Inter national Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $30,000 is designated and committed to furnish and equip the Villa Rica Patrol Station.

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Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Public School Employees'

Retirement System -_-.-----...... .......... ....... ....$

Departmental Operations Budget:

Regular Operating Expenses ... ......... .......... ....$

Employer Contributions ...... ....._........................ ..$

Total Funds Budgeted ---------- ......... .....$

State Funds Budgeted ---.- ... .

...... $

7,396,000
137,000 7,259,000 7,396,000 7,396,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ___._._.........__._.___.__...._$ Employer Contributions ...._......... ........... .........$

137,000 7,259,000

Section 33. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission ........ . $

2,068,947

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services _._.___.,,.._________. .. ........................_..$

Regular Operating Expenses .......... .....__...__.........$

Travel ..................... ...__.__...___._.._..._..__._._.._._._.._______.._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.___.___.___.___.$

Publications and Printing ........._......... ......_..._.... $

Equipment Purchases----- ................. ......._.....$

Per Diem and Fees ...... .............. ................ .....$

Computer Charges ........ ................ - .....--. - $

Total Funds Budgeted ... . ............ ..........$

State Funds Budgeted .......

....

- ...$

Total Positions Budgeted

446,115 26,050
4,500 --0--
1,500 3,200 15,000 --0-- 496,365 496,365
27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services . ......... .:........... . ............$

Regular Operating Expenses ..... ............ . ... ... $

Travel ........ ................ ............... .............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ......... $

Publications and Printing ............... ...........$

Equipment Purchases ... . .. . .. . .........$

Per Diem and Fees

........ .......$

Computer Charges -

.. . .

... ......$

Total Funds Budgeted ---

....... ..

$

State Funds Budgeted ...... .

.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

486,042 99,050 35,000 12,000 9,700 13,500 3,000
--0-- 658,292 658,292
44

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services ....... ......... ..... ......$

Regular Operating Expenses

..... -----

$

Travel ..... .............. ................. ..............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. . . ... $

Publications and Printing . . ...... ...

... $

Equipment Purchases .. .. .

$

711,840 77,550 27,000 7,000
9,000 30,050

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Per Diem and Fees ........ ........................ ...._.... .....$ Computer Charges _. ....... ................_._.................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....... ....... . .........._..... ...__..$ State Funds Budgeted ...... ...... ... ....... ..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

76,850 --0-- 939,290 914,290
53

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .............. ......... _._....___.....__.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses . ....... ........ ............$ Travel ..... ........................ ....... ........ ....... .......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ... .. _____ ..$ Publications and Printing _____ _____________ _____ $ Equipment Purchases .... .... .... ..... ........ . ..$ Per Diem and Fees ___ ... . ...... .. ..... .... . ..... ..$ Computer Charges _____ . . .. ... ..... ... ... $

1,643,997 202,650 66,500 19,000 20,200 46,750 94,850 --0--

Section 34. Regents, University System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and

University System Institutions . ...... ..... ...... $ 254,441,707

Personal Services .._......_......__......_.. _______________________$ 219,297,643

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor

Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications

and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment

Purchases, and Computer Charges ____ ___ .... $ 62,293,000

Teachers' Retirement ____ ___ ... ... ...... ..... __$ 16,200,500

Capital Outlay ______ ..... .......... _________________ _$ 4,212,404

Authority Lease Rentals _ .. ..

... ... .....$ 22,739,136

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund .... . ... ..... . . . .. ... $ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted _ ____ ..... .. .. ...... ....$ 326,742,683

State Funds Budgeted _ ....

_ .... ..... $ 223,892,166

Total Positions Budgeted

15,287

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construc tion and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of general obligation debt or through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of bonds by the Georgia Education Authority (University). Should the Georgia Financing and Investment Commission elect to issue General Obligation Debt to finance said under taking, said amount will be appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund." Should said Commission determine that said undertaking be financed through the issuance of bonds by the Georgia Education Authority (University), said amount

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shall be appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System and used for the purpose of paying lease rentals.

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,739,136 in F. Y. 1975 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental con tracts as a first charge on such funds.

Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever.

Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an apportionment of funds to the various units of the Uni versity System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the annual lease con tract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing.

Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution applicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement System.

No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Govern ment, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended.

Provided, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget estimate.

Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the budget estimate of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

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2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget:

Personal Services .

.... ... ......-.$

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases, Publications and

Printing, Per Diem and Fees,

Equipment Purchases, and

Computer Charges - ........................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ...... .. ........_............... ........ $

State Funds Budgeted .............. .. .............................$

Total Positions Budgeted

231,000
103,956 334,956 324,000
19

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:
Personal Services ........................... ..... ...... ... $ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ................ ...................... ....... $ Total Funds Budgeted ................... .......... ...............$ State Funds Budgeted .........._............... ....... ......... $ Total Positions Budgeted

725,000
575,000 1,300,000
537,000 38

4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget:
Personal Services ................................. ...._..............$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ....... ..............$ Total Funds Budgeted ... ................._......_..._......._.......$ State Funds Budgeted ._............. .. ............ ....... ......$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,528,749
1,994,200 8,522,949 2,204,000
201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget:
Personal Services ....................................._..................$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges .......................................... ..$ Total Funds Budgeted . . .......... . . ....... .... ........$ State Funds Budgeted ....... ...... ....... ..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

659,000
315,500 974,500 358,500
60

6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget:
Personal Services ....... ........ ..... .... ...... ...... . ...$ Regular Operating Expenses,

9,841,976

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Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Pees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ..,,--.....-.-....__.-.-..._-....__......_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................... .$ State Funds Budgeted .............. _..._.__.___.___.__...._.__...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,793,745 14,635,721 9,044,000
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7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget:
Personal Services ................................................-...$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges _....__._._....._.__.._..._...........__.._...___.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._._.___...__.._....._____.._._._._.....__...._.$ State Funds Budgeted ......................................... ..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

14,113,099
2,320,787 16,433,886 8,243,041
944

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ........$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ........$ Capital Outlay .....$ Total Funds Budgeted ........$ State Funds Budgeted ......$ Total Positions Budgeted

15,453,304
4,922,262 150,000
20,525,566 9,839,000
1,864

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ... - ......... ........................................$ 266,849,711 Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ....................................... ..$ 77,318,450 Teachers' Retirement ................_..............._..... ..$ 16,200,500 Capital Outlay ................................_..........._._... ..$ 4,362,404 Authority Lease Rentals --.--.----..-...--..........-- ..$ 22,739,136 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ................. ..$ 2,000,000

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..... Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services ....... ..._.......................

6,217,500 1,649,400

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Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ......... .......-..._....-......-.,,-$
Medical Scholarships ......... ......... ......................^ Regents Scholarships .... . ... .................................. .$ Grants to Junior Colleges .......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ......... ........,,..._....,,._. ....-.-$ State Funds Budgeted ...... ........ ........ .......... ...... ...$ Total Positions Budgeted

994,500 345,000 200,000 3,031,000 6,219,900 6,217,500
112

Provided, that from the above appropriation relat ing to Regents Central Office, $4,000 is designated and committed for two additional student grants for the Southern College of Optometry in SREB payments.

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .......................................... ...... $ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges .............................................^ Medical Scholarships ................. ................ ..._..___..$ Regents Scholarships ..............................................^ Grants to Junior Colleges .-.._......-_........._.......--._...$

1,649,400
994,500 345,000 200,000 3,031,000

Section 35. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue

...........$ 22,909,987

1. Executive Administration Budget:
Personal Services .. .................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ........................_.........$ Travel ....._. ................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................^ Publications and Printing _._.._.....___.......__.___......_..____.$ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................._........ ... $ Computer Charges ........_.... ................................._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................._.....,,,...............$ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

869,455 750,011
12,000 --0-- 194,173
1,000 20,800 30,000 1,877,439 1,877,439
32

2. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ................ .........._....................__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .. .._......_-___._._--._.....$ Travel ............. ............._............................_...._..__....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......... .....$

797,506 56,295 1,500
--0--

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Publications and Printing ..__.____.._____._.._.._______..______..$ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees -..-........$ Computer Charges ._-._-___---..___._.____.--_.___.........--...___.$ Total Funds Budgeted _...___._.._.__.______..__...__._._..__.__.._.$ State Funds Budgeted ................................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,736 2,500
500 62,859 923,896 923,896
70

3. Property Tax Budget:
Personal Services ....... ... .........$ Regular Operating Expenses .................$ Travel ....... ^................. ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--_..__.-....._.$ Publications and Printing ______....___.______.....___...________.$ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees ......._...._._.$ Computer Charges ......................................................$ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation___.__..___$ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ......................I Total Funds Budgeted _._..__..__...__.____.______.______.._..___..._.$ State Funds Budgeted __..__..___.___..._.___.____._...._____...___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

781,415 19,885 44,682 17,000 77,000 3,600 45,000 1,285,000 325,000 860,000 3,458,582 3,257,582
66

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as orig inally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1975. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services ........................$

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................if

Travel .......... ___.._...__._...___..._.___.__..___.__..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--......--....$

Publications and Printing

..$

Equipment Purchases --._.--...__.--.....--...._--..........._..$

Per Diem and Fees ................_......._...........................$

Computer Charges ............ $

Total Funds Budgeted ___._..__._.__.____......____.__.___._.._.___$

State Funds Budgeted ............................._..............._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:
Personal Services ............._.......$ Regular Operating Expenses --._._._._.___.__________.._____.$ Travel -_.._...._......-....._._....._..,,..._....._......._......._......,,._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._._____..__.___.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases .______...____..,,______________,,_.__.-._.___.$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................. S

734,772 66,420 4,000 --0-- 42,400 5,000 --0-- 260,875 1,113,467 1,113,467
74
338,205 4,740 2,000
--0-- 43,384 2,000 100

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Computer Charges .......---._-_-..------._..------..--.-----$ Total Funds Budgeted ........___.........__..___._...-_.___._..._...$ State Funds Budgeted ._._...._._.___._..._....._______......._____.$ Total Positions Budgeted

78,437 468,866 468,866
3'6

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services ..................................................._._...$

Regular Operating Expenses ................................^

Travel

..........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....,,...........--$

Publications and Printing ._____..__._....__..___........._...___.$

Equipment Purchases ._-..__..-......._-....___..__..___.___.___.--.$

Per Diem and Fees

.......$

Computer Charges .......-.._....-.--.____........-__.____.-..-_..$

Total Funds Budgeted ._..._.._...._......__..___..._..._...._.....$

State Funds Budgeted _.__........__...___.__.._____.__.__.__.___._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,150,381 140,624 3,507 --0-- 178,843 2,500 --0--
1,305,192 2,781,047 2,781,047
113

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget:

Personal Services ......_._.._..._._.._.__..........___.__...._____._....$

Regular Operating Expenses ___._______.____.._._______.___.$

Travel

--.-.-.,,............ .......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

Publications and Printing ........................................If

Equipment Purchases --.-........--_______._.._..--_.__...----_$

Per Diem and Fees ........--....--. $

Computer Charges .................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................._......$

State Funds Budgeted _______........._._.__...._.__._._..____._..._..$

Total Positions Budgeted

Provided, however, that from the appropriation to the Department of Revenue, $75,000 is designated and committed for payments in accordance with House Bill 1526.

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:
Personal Services ....... ...... Regular Operating Expenses .............. Travel ..................._..... ............................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing .........,_..,,._._. Equipment Purchases ........................... Per Diem and Fees .........._.__.._............._. Computer Charges ..-.----_--.-...-,,.-.-......... Total Funds Budgeted ............................ State Funds Budgeted ......................... Total Positions Budgeted

9. Central Audit Budget:
Personal Services ...._.................-._.............-._.........-.-...$ Regular Operating Expenses .... ............_........----. $

1,544,367 206,868 47,032 114,000 13,472 7,500 15,200 69,796
2,018,235 2,018,235
123
1,776,332 241,745 5,212 14,502 207,128 12,800
_Q_
1,545,320 3,803,039 3,803,039
209
1,082,272 43,493

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Travel ...............................................................^...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... _.......... $ Publications and Printing ....__._...__._._...._..._._.._...__.$ Equipment Purchases .________...__.._._._.____.___.._...___.__.._...$ Per Diem and Fees ........ ...... ... . ..... ...._....... .......$ Computer Charges .__._...___...__.._.._.____._..._______....____.__...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................... ............ ..._._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

148,500 --0--
3,000 16,000
500 5,000 1,298,765 1,298,765
76

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services

.....$

Regular Operating Expenses ...... .. ........... ......... $

Travel ............................ __________.____________.___________..._$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._...--.._.._..$

Publications and Printing ....................... ...___._..$

Equipment Purchases ..... ............ ............. ............ $

Per Diem and Fees ................... .................... ______$

Computer Charges _............_... . .................... .._____...__$

Total Funds Budgeted ..... ............. ....... ......_.._..........$

State Funds Budgeted ........................_...._............$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,829,210 139,550 219,000 --0-- 8,918 24,573 2,000 5,000
3,228,251 3,228,251
239

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget:
Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ..........._...................$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchasees .................. ._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................ .. .........$ State Funds Budgeted ..... ______ ........................ .....^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,860,000 279,400
2,139,400 2,139,400
0

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $1,860,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 3,900,000 motor vehicle tags.

Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

12. Intangible Tax Equalization Fund Budget:

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ... . Total Funds Budgeted __ ... .............. . State Funds Budgeted ______ __________ _______ Total Positions Budgeted

_.$ .. .._.$ .........$

Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the In-

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tangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973' (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as pro vided therein.

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ........ - ...... .............................--.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .. ............... ................$ Travel _._.................._...................-.............._..........-......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--.......--.--.$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees ____....__.__._.-_.....-._____....._.__..._.___.$ Computer Charges ............................................... ....^ Loans to Counties,'Property Reevaluation . .._______$ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff .....................^ Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ... .... ..._._..__.__.._____...$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ..............................^ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund _.......................$

11,903,915 1,669,631
487,433 145,502 771,054
77,473 84,100 4,647,479 325,000 860,000 1,860,000 279,400 --0--

Section 36. Secretary of State. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ........ ....................$

5,910,706

1. Occupational Certification Budget:
Personal Services ............_..................._.......................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ...........................................................................J$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... ^ Publications and Printing ............. ._........_.............$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ....... ..................._..................... $ Computer Charges ._...__..__.______.__..______...._...___.__.._______.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__..._...____.__.._..__......____..._._..$ State Funds Budgeted ............_............. ..... ... ....$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,124,565 372,167 145,036 -- 0-- 53,500 44,000 129,000 --0--
1,868,268 1,859,768
111

2. Securities Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ... ................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .... .... ......... ._____...$ Travel ........ ..... ... ............... ............. ___.._..._..__...__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...................$ Publications and Printing ___....._._..._.__......___.___-__._...$ Equipment Purchases ........-- ............._.....$ Per Diem and Fees ............._.........---......--._...............$ Computer Charges .....................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted _..................._...................._.._...$ State Funds Budgeted .. ....._............_........... $ Total Positions Budgeted

167,260 17,000 12,000 --0--
2,000 6,000 --0-- -- 0-- 204,260 204,260
13

3. Corporations Regulation Budget: Personal Services .................................................. ....$

190,647

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Regular Operating Expenses ...................................$

Travel

...............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing ......................................^

Equipment Purchases .....----....--.-- ..----...........--.--.$

Per Diem and Fees .............................................$

Computer Charges ........_........................................... $

Total Funds Budgeted ____..._.__.__...._...__......____.._....____...$

State Funds Budgeted .._._...__......._.........._._..._.....__......$

Total Positions Budgeted

72,306 500
--0-- 4,000 3,600
--0-- --0-- 271,053 271,053
20

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services ....__...._..._____.__.._........_.._........._......_..$

Regular Operating Expenses ......-- ... .......$

Travel ...........................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..__.._._.___..__.$

Publications and Printing ........--............................I

Equipment Purchases _.......__.._...__..__.._...._.........._...._..$

Per Diem and Fees .................................... .......4

Computer Charges __..___._..___..__........__.._,,..__.._......_.......$

Total Funds Budgeted ............... .....................

$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................I

Total Positions Budgeted

209,339 4,700 40,680
--0-- 500 500 500
--0-- 256,219 256,219
13

5. Archives and Records Budget:
Personal Services ............................................. .......^ Regular Operating Expenses ....._..________..__.._...__........$ Travel ..................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publication and Printing ......................................... $ Equipment Purchases ................-......._.-.....................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges .................$ Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................4 Total Funds Budgeted ___,,_..___.__...._._._.....___.........___.....$ State Funds Budgeted ............... ...... .........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,003,286 138,309 6,400 3,500 23,000 16,500 --0-- --0-- 815,000
2,005,995 2,005,995
98

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services .........$

Regular Operating Expenses _.................................$

Travel ........................

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.___..--....__..$

Publications and Printing ........................................?

Equipment Purchases

--------....-$

Per Diem and Fees ............................................. ^

Computer Charges ..........................^

Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ..............4

State Funds Budgeted .........................._...................$

Total Positions Budgeted

365,545 79,000 7,000
--0-- 68,000 7,000 4,000
--0-- 530,545 510,545
31

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839

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services -.-.___._....-_.___........................_._____.$

Regular Operating Expenses __.._______....._..____._.__.._.. $

Travel

..........

. .. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................if

Publications and Printing ___.____________.,_._______._...___.___.$

Equipment Purchases ______.._______.__..___._____._.___________....$

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$

Computer Charges ......................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................i

State Funds Budgeted _...___._._..._____._...___.._.. ....._._.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

383,239 123,700
4,000 --0-- 100,000
5,000 --0-- --0-- 615,939 615,939
28

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^ Travel ................_................_...........__.............................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...--............ $ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases ................................................I Per Diem and Fees --..........--.....-...............................$ Computer Charges ........... ................_........,,.............. $ Total Funds Budgeted _..............................._...............$ State Funds Budgeted .....................................__.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

48,599 18,806
4,000 --0--
5,200 1,300 --0-- --0-- 77,905 77,905
3

9. State Building Administrative Board Budget:
Personal Services ........................................ ................$ Regular Operating Expenses .. ..............................if Travel ...._..........._..._............._.._........................_.._....._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ...............................................I Per Diem and Fees ........................_...........__..............$ Computer Charges ...................................................._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ......................... ....................$ Total Positions Budgeted

30,022 3,000 5,000
--0-- 66,000 2,000 3,000
--0-- 109,022 109,022
6

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ................................................_..__...$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._.........._................$ Travel ._.........................._...........__.........._.......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......--..........$ Publications and Printing ........._................_........._...$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................. ^ Computer Charges ................................._..............-...$ Authority Lease Rentals ............................._............$

3,522,502 828,988 224,616 3,500 322,200 85,900 136,500 --0-- 815,000

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $10,000 is designated and committed for a study of land lot lines in Cobb County.

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission. Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission - ...... $

8,399,082

1. Internal Administration Activity Budget:

Personal Services .. .. ..................... ........ $

Regular Operating Expenses ........ .. . . ...... .. .. $

Travel ................................ ............... ...................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .

. ... $

Publications and Printing ....... ..

....... . .$

Equipment Purchases ...... ......... ........ ...$

Per Diem and Fees ...... ....... ............ .. ......... $

Computer Charges .. ... .. ... ......................... ..$

Total Funds Budgeted ....... .. .... .......... ... ..$

State Funds Budgeted ....... ..... ..... . . $

Total Positions Budgeted

588,730 114,727
18,440 --0-- 15,050
5,765 12,200 248,838 1,003,750 641,150
50

2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget:
Payment of Interest ........... ...... .. ...... ..$ Total Funds Budgeted ............ .... ....... $ State Funds Budgeted ................. . ..... . . .... $ Total Positions Budgeted

296,000 296,000 121,000
0

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans .. ........

$

Tuition Equalization Grants ....... . .....$

State Student Incentive Schoparships ... ... . $

Total Funds Budgeted ............................. .. .... $

State Funds Budgeted ......................... .. $

Total Positions Budgeted

1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000 8,071,932 7,596,932
0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarships . ........ ......... ............

$

Total Funds Budgeted ...................... ........ . $

State Funds Budgeted .................... .. ...... .......... $

Total Positions Budgeted

40,000 40,000 40,000
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ........................ ......._..__. .............$

Regular Operating Expenses ......... .. .....$

Travel ..........

......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ......... . $

588,730 114,727
18,440 --0--

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841

Publications and Printing ............._............. ..._._..._.__..$ Equipment Purchases _..----___-____.___._..-------_-_________..$ Per Diem and Fees __.______...........................___.._.._._______.$ Computer Charges _. .--..--.__._......._...._.......--._...__...._.$ Payment of Interest .._....._._........._..._._.._...._.._..........$ Direct Guaranteed Loans ._..........._..._.._._.....,,...._.__..$ Direct Guaranteed Loans _..._..................._._.___..........$ Tuition Equalization Grants ...,,...._......_._........_.._.....$ State Student Incentive Scholarships --.--._._.......--$ Law Enforcement Personnel
Dependents Scholarships ........_._...._...._...........$

15,050 5,765 12,200 248,838 296,000 296,000 1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000
40,000

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to direct guaranteed loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing stipends for training recruitment and counselor personnel in health career fields.

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to direct guaranteed loans an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed loan program to students in paramedical, professional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of employment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to scholarships $40,000 is designated and! com mitted solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.

Provided, that from the above amount $5,046,932 is appropriated for tuition equalization grants to stu dents attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906.

Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to State student incentive scholarships is desig nated and committed for the purpose of providing in centive scholarships af not more than $450 per academic year to students at the undergraduate level pursuant to provisions of Section 415 (A through D) of Subpart 3, Part A of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, particularly as amended by the Edu cation Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318), and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Georgia Higher Edu cation Assistance Authority. Residents of Georgia for a period of at least twelve months immediately preceding their date of registration in a branch of the University

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System of Georgia, a private college or university which is an approved institution under Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended, a college or university receiving State funds under the Junior College Act of 1958, as amended, a State-supported vocational-technical school, or in an accredited or approved nonprofit hospital school of nursing, provided such postsecondary educational institution is located in the State of Georgia, shall be eligible to make application for a State student incentive scholarship. Depending upon the amount of Federal or State funds available for this purpose, priority in the award of State student incentive scholarships shall be given, first, to first-year students; second, to secondyear students; third, to third-year students; and fourth, to undergraduate students, without regard to their field of study.

Georgia Veteran Students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a student incentive scholarship under this program shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their under graduate academic level or classification, provided, however, such priority for veterans shall only apply to $480,000 of the funds appropriated to student incentive Scholarships.

Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
Budget Unit: Soil and water Conservation Committee ._.._._.___....._._.__..-. ........ ..$

395,409

Soil and Water Conservation Committee Budget:

Personal Services .

$

Regular Operating Expenses .......................... ....$

Travel ............ _..__._____.._......_._____......____......_.____.___._.......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............._.-- $

Publications and Printing - .......... ............. ... $

Equipment Purchases ... ........ ..............

$

Per Diem and Fees .......... ____._..........____.. ............ $

Computer Charges ..._..._.........................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ....................................... .._..$

State Funds Budgeted ........................................... $

Total Positions Budgeted

138,165 176,989 25,344 --0--
3,355 1,400 60,156 --0-- 405,409 395,409
10

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..,,..,,--.-...$ Regular Operating Expenses .______....._.___........ .....$ Travel .........._.........._..........._-._..........._.._........._.._...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......... ..._..--.$ Publications and Printing .....................................$ Equipment Purchases ................................................ $

138,165 176,989
25,344 --0--
3,355 1,400

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975
Per Diem and Fees Computer Charges

843
60,156 0--

Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System ..._........$

1,745,065

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services

...-.-$

Regular Operating Expenses ........................... .....^

Travel ......._.

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--..-- ...._,,.$

Publications and Printing

$

Equipment Purchases ....... ....................._.-._..__..$

Per Diem and Fees

$

Computer Charges ......................................... .............^

Employer Contributions ............. ^

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems . ..

$

Total Funds Budgeted .......................^.....................^

State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

448,412 42,300 14,500
--0-- 9,100 9,000
178,400 131,700 1,500,000
245,065 2,578,477 1,745,065
37

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

..........._$

Regular Operating Expenses ___.._.._________________.._.____.$

Travel

.

..........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._______..-....$

Publications and Printing .._.._..,,.._._...._..__...__.______.___.$

Equipment Purchases ._.._...._. ....................................$

Per Diem and Fees .___.___.....___.._._....._..._.........___--.__--_.$

Computer Charges

$

Employer Contributions . ..

..

$

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems . .

. ..

$

448,412 42,300 14,500
-- 0-- 9,100 9,000
178,400 131,700 1,500,000
245,065

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $1,500,000 is designated and committed to fund S.B. 535.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems, $245,065 shall be used to implement a nine dollar per month per year of service retirement floor effective April 1, 1975.

Section 40. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation .

. $ 252,992,454

1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services . ..

$ 53,574,189

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Regular Operating Expenses ...... ....... ...... -...-$ 6,297,915

Travel .___.___....__________.____.___________.___.__._......_............... $ 2,680,040

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ..............___$ --0--

Publications and Printing ................... .... ... $

26,275

Equipment Purchases ...... . ................................... $

92,450

Per Diem and Fees .................. .........

$ --0--

Computer Charges ....................................--.--.. -- .. $ --0--

Capital Outlay _.........._....................... ..._..._.._....._.._..$ 190,907,538

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................ $ 253,578,407

State Funds Budgeted .. ................ .........

$ 114,798,322

Total Positions Budgeted

3,959

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget:
Personal Services .................................. ........ $ Regular Operating Expenses ... . ..... ...............$ Travel ........................_..................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... ....... $ Publications and Printing ............... ...................... $ Equipment Purchases ... .... .................... .... ... .... $ Per Diem and Fees ..................... .............................$ Computer Charges ...... .. ... ...... . ....... .. .. ... $ Capital Outlay .......... ................................................ $ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ....................... .......... . $ State Funds Budgeted ._............................_...._..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

32,517,127 16,134,301
347,680 --0--
1,510
--0-- --0-- --0-- 18,591,280 67,591,898 67,591,898
4,112

3. Authorities Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals .....................................$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ....._........._......__............. .. . $ Total Funds Budgeted .._........................................$ State Funds Budgeted . ................ ...... . . . .. .... $

5,065,792
27,408,889 32,474,681 32,474,681

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget:

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........ ...-. ..$

Equipment Purchases ........ ....... ...................$

Capital Outlay ...._..__......_.._..._......... ........

$

Total Funds Budgeted

$

State Funds Budgeted .................................. .... $

2,799,095 1,128,625 1,596,600 5,524,320 5,000,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget:
Grants to Counties ....................................... ... .... $ Total Funds Budgeted ._.._........_.......__._....................$ State Funds Budgeted ... ..... ........... ... . . $

9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317.013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:
Personal Services ...... .................................--.$ Regular Operating Expenses ........_..................--..$ Travel ___._._.__..._..___.___.___.._..__.._._..__....._.._.......-.......-......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... ...-- .----$

151,391 2,094,182
2,000 --0--

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845

Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases -__..-----.._.----._ .._._...,,_..______.$ Per Diem and Fees .._.._......... ........ ......_.. --_____.._...$ Computer Charges .._..____.....-_.._.... ..._.._.-..____........$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted . .._._.._..____...._..._.. ..__..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 2,252,573 2,252,573
10

7. Administration Budget:
Personal Services ..................... ......._._... ._......._.......$ Regular Operating Expenses .................._...........$ Travel ............. ...........................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... _.......--..$ Publications and Printing ............_..........._._._.........$ Equipment Purchases .......... ..........__..................$ Per Diem and Fees ......................_..-............_...........$ Computer Charges ..................................................4 Total Funds Budgeted ..... .................. .._............._.$ State Funds Budgeted .......... ..............._........._......_...$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,331,069 2,249,277
346,021 --0-- 370,060 --0--
7,200 1,261,886 9,565,513 9,565,513
369

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing De partment of Transportation budgets shall be in con formity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the im mediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the im mediately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount appropriated herein.

Provided, however, that objects for Activities fi nanced by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from pervious years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.

Provided, further, that the Department of Trans portation is authorized and directed to transfer to Personal Services from other object classes such funds

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as1 are required to fund the five percent cost-of-living adjustment contemplated in this Act, subject only to prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget.

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically ap propriated for new authority lease rentals to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

For State matching participation in costs of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items1 incident thereto. Funds appropriated for the fiscal year shall be available for matching Federal apportionment for the same year. For the cost of road and bridge construction and sur veys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto provided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices authorized by law. Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works1, and the Department of Transportation may add, delete and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal aid program. Provided, further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate System with regard to completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby autho rized and directed to give advanced budgetary authoriza tion for the letting and execution of highway contracts essential to and included in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services and constitu tionally appropriated to the Department of Transportatation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for ap-

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975

847

propriations to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements on new General Obliga tion debt to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Depart ment of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges. Provided, further, that in the event the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, for any reason, should decide not to use the General Obligation procedures established by the Constitution to finance said new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges, the same excess amount is then designated and specifically appropriated for additional Authority lease rentals to the Georgia Highway Authority to permit the issuance of new Authority bonds to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.

For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance. Grants shall be dis tributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law.
For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road1 mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transportation.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the: same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

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8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget:

Grants to Municipalities

_

$

Total Funds Budgeted _.._._............-........-..._...._.._._...$

State Funds Budgeted ._...._.__-_--..._.............._.......$

9,317,000 9,317,000 9,317,000

For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the municipality, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in ac cordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.

Provided, further, that the above sums1 shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.

9. Air Transportation Budget:

Personal Services ._.._._.._.._._-..............-........._._.._...._.$

Regular Operating Expenses _._._.._...._._..._........... .__$

Travel _................_,,._.._...._._...._..............._......___..._..._...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases1 -......_. .........$

Publications and Printing ..__._...._...__..____._..._____________.$

Equipment Purchases . ........._..._._..........._.._...._.......$

Per Diem and Fees .._.... ._....--__........ ....................._.$

Computer Charges ................__,,.______________..._._....... $

Total Funds Budgeted _

. ................$

State Funds Budgeted ...... ..

... $

Total Positions Budgeted

287,345 278,220
6,800 46,500
300 17,400
5,000 --0-- 641,565 441,565
18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget:
Personal Services ....._......_................_............_............$ Regular Operating Expenses .................-......__......$ Travel ._.........._.........._._...................._...__._.._.._._.........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ......_..__.._...$ Publications and Printing ....._._...._...._.._......_.......... $ Equipment Purchases -----.--.----..._..._.......____________..$ Per Diem and Fees .._......_.._...,,___.____._______.___._....._...$ Computer Charges _._._----.---...........__...__._______________.$ Capital Outlay ....._.... ... ... .........._......._....._......_....$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$

253,509 537,280
16,000 --0--
14,500 6,600
--0-- --0-- 976,000 1,803,889

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State Funds Budgeted .. .... ...... . ..... ... ... ......$ 1,803,889

Total Positions Budgeted

19

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget:
Harbor Maintenance Payments ...... .. ...$ Total Funds Budgeted - . . ... ... ........ .. .... ... $ State Funds Budgeted . .. ._ . .. ... ... .. . .. $

430,000 430,000 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .. ...._...... .......... - ........ .. $ 92,114,630

Regular Operating Expenses - ... .. ... .... . . . $ 27,591,175

Travel

.

.....$ 3,398,541

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . .... ..... ....$ 2,845,595

Publications and Printing .. .................... . . . $ 417,645

Equipment Purchases ... .. ... .... ... . . ...... ... ... $ 1,245,075

Per Diem and Fees ......................... ...... .._......$

12,200

Computer Charges ...... ...... .. .. ... .. .. ..._......$ 1,261,886

Capital Outlay ... ...................... .. ............ ._...$ 212,071,418

Grants to Municipalities . ... ..... .. ... ... .. ... .. .. $ 9,317,000

Harbor Maintenance Payments ..............,,.--...--.$ 430,000

Grants to Counties ....._.......... .............._._..... ......$ 9,317,013

Authority Lease Rentals .. ...... ...... ... .. ... $ 5,065,792

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .. .. .... .. ... .. $ 27,408,889

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation services, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance.
Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Trans portation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Transportation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the quality of its equipment.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12-M;'/< of an individual airport project when matching both FAA and Local Funds, and 50'/< of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund participation. Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds at 100% of the total cost of an individual airport project for airports owned by the State of Georgia.
Provided, that the entire amount of the above allocation for harbor maintenance payments is desig nated and committed for payment for harbor main tenance at Savannah.

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Section 41. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Services

.

.

... ..$

(5,717,787

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services ......_._.___...__...._._..___-..._-..__-..._--.._-._.$

Regular Operating Expenses ....._..._....--.....-.--......$

Travel . .

._.__....__..___...__.__.__..._______.,,__...___..__.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _........ ..._....$

Publications and Printing- _..................._................._.$

Equipment Purchases .._..................._.....-...--..........$

Per Diem and Fees ........................................-......._...$

Computer Charges ................._...._...........-..............--$

Grants to Confederate Widows .___..___._.__..___..._._...$

Total Funds Budgeted ........................._...-.._..._...._..$

State Funds Budgeted ....................._........._...._.........$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,827,478 109,323 62,357 --0-- 20,659 12,931 7,450 350 25,118
2,065,666 1,836,907
172

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility-- Milledgeville Budget:
Personal Services ......._.......$ Regular Operating Expenses ....__.,,_...__....__.............$ Travel .........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... _._-..._-._-$ Publications and Printing _......._...._...._.........._..._... $ Equipment Purchases ............................_........_.......$ Per Diem and Fees _...._....___..._...._.._._..__........._...._....$ Computer Charges ..._.._...._.._. ....$ Operating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital .........................._.............$ Capital Outlay ._............................_............._...............$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................._...._....._..._...._..$ State Funds Budgeted ......................._...................$ Total Positions Budgeted

71,052 28,000
250 --0-- --0'--
22,000 500
--0--
3,771,175 3,250,000 7,142,977 3,613,171
7

3. Veterans Nursing Home--Augusta Budget:
Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ..........._..................$
Total Funds Budgeted ................._.................._...._..$ State Funds Budgeted _..........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,655,339 1,655,339 1,267,709
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _...._................................_............._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _._................._.............$ Travel ...................._................._......._.......................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-....-._..-...__.$ Publications and Printing ................._....................$ Equipment Purchases ............_........._.......................$ Per Diem and Fees .................,..-........._....._...............$ Computer Charges ....................................._.........._...$

1,898,530 137,323 62,607 --0-- 20,659 34,931 7,950 350

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Grants to Confederate Widows .... Operating Expense/Payments to
Central State Hospital _._,,_...--._. Operating Expense/Payments to
Medical College of Georgia ... -- Capital Outlay ..-._..--.__ ......

25,118
3,771,175
1,655,339 3,250,000

Section 42. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board .....$

1,543,062

Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services ....................... ...........................$ Regular Operating Expenses .............. ........ _...__..$ Travel .. ... ......................._.._...._..................._...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ........... ... $ Publications and Printing _.__...___...____....._.._____.._....$ Equipment Purchases _.._____.__.___..._.__...__...___...___...___.$ Per Diem and Fees ......................._...._.._........... ..._..$ Computer Charges ......................._.............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..___..._._._..._....____...___._.____..___.$ State Funds Budgeted ........................... ..................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,238,862 215,800 26,500 --0-- 15,000 22,500 5,000 19,400
1,543,062 1,543,062
90

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ..........._....__....._..........._...._...........$

Regular Operating Expenses _..._.......__......_............$

Travel ................. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... .--...--..,,.$

Publications and Printing _...........__.........._._........._._.$

Equipment Purchases .

.

$

Per Diem and Fees _............_...._.-..._......._...................$

Computer Charges .................................................^

1,238,862 215,800 26,500 --0-- 15,000
22,500 5,000 19,400

Section 43. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No wholesale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a refund covering shrinkage in the process of retail ing motor fuel as authorized by Act of Georgia General Assembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing motor fuel.

Section 44. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitu tion of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year,

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under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency or institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.

The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds.
Section 45. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gov ernor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1974 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; pro vided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the condi tions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1975, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall, be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations Com mittees of the Senate arid House of Representatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the ex penditures by object class of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report contains no recommendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial

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Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 46. Wherever in this Act the term "Budget Unit Object Classes" is used, it shall mean that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Budget Report for F.Y. 1975 submitted to the 1974 Georgia General Assembly.

Section 47. The Director of the Budget shall deter mine the appropriations contained in this Act to which the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in this Act shall apply. It is the intent of this General Assembly, however, that to the greatest extent feasible, such Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be applied to capital outlay and other items of a nonrecurring nature.

Section 48. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be in obligation of the State.

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F. Y. 1975 ......................

$1,699,812,045.75.

Section 49. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 50. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 169 was postponed until tomorrow, February 13, 1975, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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Representative Burton of the 47th requested that pursuant to House Rule 138, the following Bill of the House be placed on the General Calendar for the purpose of considering the unfavorable report of the Committee on Education thereon:

HB 162. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Connell of the 87th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and1 guidance counselors; and for other purposes.

The following communications were received and read:
SECRETARY OP STATE
Atlanta 30334
This is to certify that I have received from Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, the following document:
Certification of the runoff election for House District 5, held on the llth day of February, 1975.
This, the 12th day of February, 1975. /s/ Shirley D. Spence

SECRETARY OF STATE Atlanta 30334
February 12, 1975

Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia

Sir:

I do hereby certify that the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Runoff Election held on the llth day of February, 1975, in House District 5, comprised' of the Counties of Chattooga and portions of Dade and Walker, to fill the vacancy created by the death of The Honorable James H. "Sloppy" Floyd, show the following results:

CHATTOOGA COUNTY
JOHN G. CRAWFORD ....... J. W. GREENWOOD . ...

........... ............1,777

..

... 1,729

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DADE COUNTY (portion)
JOHN G. CRAWFORD .......... J. W. GREENWOOD ....................

... 123

.._

18

WALKER COUNTY (portion)
JOHN G. CRAWFORD J. W. GREENWOOD

46 ........ 32

Given under my hand and seal of office this the 12th day of February, 1975.

/s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

The following oath of office was administered to the Honorable John G. Crawford, Representative-elect of House District 5, by Honorable Dan Winn, Judge of the Superior Court of the Tallapoosa Judicial District:
OATH OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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 public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the Government of the United States, nor of any one of the several States, nor of any foreign State, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia and that I am not a member of the Communist Party.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 13, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Barge ron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck
Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Cajrter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Gollins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott
F.irqna P
Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton
Greer Ham Hamilton
Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F.
Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin,R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore

King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan
Long1 Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Par ham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

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Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow

Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Wheeler White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not answering were Representatives:

Daugherty Edwards, W. Glover Harris, J. G.

Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Sams Williams Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Hoyt Thompson, Pastor, Coal Mountain Baptist Church, Gumming, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 626. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to authorize a trustee, who is authorized to sell or grant options to others to buy trust property, to sell a call option on any security held by the trustee, and to purchase a call option for the identical number of shares and with the identical expiration date to an outstanding call option previously sold by the trustee, provided any such call option is traded on a national securities exchange; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 627. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Warwick, Ga., in the County of Worth; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 628. By Representatives Larsen of the 119th, Thompson of the 93rd and Knight of the 67th :
A Bill to amend Code Section 38-1603, relating to competency of wit nesses in certain instances so as to remove therefrom certain provisions declaring witnesses incompetent in specified instances; to define the effect to be given evidence in certain instances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 629. By Representatives Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County so as to change the maximum compensation of the assistant solicitors; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 630. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-21, relating to distributing obscene materials so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to display certain materials unless such materials are displayed not less than 48 inches above floor level; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 631. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jefferson County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 632. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Jefferson County (formerly known as the City Court of Louisville) so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 633. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd :
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the arrest of persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance and inspection of motor vehicles so as to pro vide that a law enforcement officer may arrest persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, reg istration, maintenance, and inspection of motor vehicles by the issuance of a citation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 634. By Representatives Williams of the 54th, Clark of the 55th and Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to provide that no gas, electric or utility company or electric membership corporation, nor any officer, employee or agent thereof shall shut off or discontinue any gas, electric, or utility service in any residence for delinquent payment of gas, electric or utility bills for a period of 90 days.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 635. By Representatives Castlcberry of the lllth and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Cusseta; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 636. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Snow of the 1st and Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 3-808, relating to recommencement of discontinued or dismissed cases so as to provide that said Section shall also apply where a case was dismissed by the court for improper venue; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 637. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to provide for a Public Defender for Rockdale County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 638. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 639. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 640. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compen sation so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court and his chief deputy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 641. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 642. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the clerk and his deputies; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 643. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing for a Public Defender for Rockdale and Newton Counties so as to abolish the office of public defender in said counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 644. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning- & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 645. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Smith of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the composition of said Board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 646. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to establish refund values for beverage containers; to provide definitions; to prohibit certain persons engaged in the retail or whole sale sale of beverages in containers from refusing to pay the refund value of a beverage container; to authorize such persons to refuse . to pay such refund under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 647. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, Karrh of the 106th and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1802 relating to theft by taking so as to specify the criminal intent element of the offense of shoplifting; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 648. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Walthourville so as to change certain provisions relating to City elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 649. By Representative Frascr of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Allenhurst so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen, and the provisions relating to town elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 650. By Representative Fraser of the 139th :
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County upon an annual salary so as

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to change the provisions relating to the compensation of deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 651. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 652. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to strike certain provisions relating to demand for trial; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 653. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to empower and authorize any judge of any City Court or State Court or the Civil Court of Fulton County, upon a proper legal request, to pre side and act in and exercise all of the jurisdiction, power and authority of a judge of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 654. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to add and provide for an additional judge of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 655. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth so as to authorize the sale or lease of a certain tract of city-owned property; to confirm certain sales of city-owned property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HR 151-655. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Mrs. L. L. Stovall, Jr.; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 152-655. By Representatives Knight of the 67th and Snow of the 1st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Supreme Court of Georgia to adopt rules providing for the certification of State law questions for decision to the Supreme Court by federal courts in pending cases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 153-655. By Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd:
A Resolution authorizing the Secretary of State to transfer the flag of the Fayette Rifle Grays to the Fayette County Historical Society, Inc.; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 154-655. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to meet in regular session for not more than sixty days in the aggregate in any year; to provide the dates for convening and reconvening regular sessions; to prohibit the introduc tion of legislation after the thirtieth day of a regular session; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 155-655. By Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Glanton of the 66th, Gammage of the 17th and Jones of the 126th:
A Resolution designating the Engineering Experiment Station at Geor gia Tech as the Georgia Productivity Center; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 656. By Representatives Sigman of the 74th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Lane of the 81st, Triplett of the 128th, Wood of the 9th, Stone and Harris of the 138th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Evans of the 84th and others:
A Bill to provide that no benefit, privilege, entitlement or preference shall be granted or available to any person under the laws of this State for his service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States unless such person shall have been discharged from the Armed Forces under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

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HE 657. By Representatives Sigman of the 74th and Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to provide that the Georgia Public Service Commission must approve of any change in the rate or charge for any electric, sewer, water or gas service provided by any county or municipality; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 658. By Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Jones of the 126th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, and to otherwise amend the laws constituting the Charter of the Town of Pooler; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 659. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Colwell of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, Whitmire of the 9th, Coleman of the 118th, Hays of the 1st, Toles of the 16th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to provide for the management of the utilization of certain types of real property by the various agencies of the executive branch of the State government; to provide for a short title ("State Buildings Man agement Act of 1975"); to provide for certain powers and duties of the Department of Administrative Services and for the Commissioner of said Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 660. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to create a State Court of Fulton County by consolidation of the existing Civil Court of Fulton County and the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 661. By Representative Ross of'the 76th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Taliaferro County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 662. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County

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so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of marshals of the recorder's court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HR 156-662. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 45th, Williamson of the 45th, Ray of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, Clark of the 55th, Burton of the 47th, Davis of the 56th, Jordan of the 55th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to enter into certain contracts providing for garbage and solid waste collection and disposal; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HE 663. By Representative Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1102, relating to the form of the primary ballot, so as to provide that the incumbency of a candidate shall be indicated on the ballot only in those instances wherein a candidate with the same surname shall also seek party nomination in the same primary for the same public office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and

HB 664. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jones County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 665. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Conneell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Burruss of the 21st, Edwards of the 110th, Carrell of the 75th and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Governor to direct and implement such internal reorganization of the Department of Human Resources as he may find necessary to improve the management and administration of the functions assigned to the Department; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House an. Senate were read the second time:

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HB 581. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Monroe County so as to change the provisions relating to who is to perform the duties of judge of the small claims court when the regular judge shall be unable to discharge his duties; and for other purposes.

HB 582. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Jones County so as to change the civil jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court of Jones County; and for other purposes.

HB 583. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing superior court clerks in certain counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court so as to authorize superior court clerks in all counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court; and for other purposes.

HB 584. By Representatives Clifton of the 107th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Cobbtown so as to provide for staggered terms of office for the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
HB 585. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority Act" so as to provide for construction contracts based on the competitive bids; to provide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other purposes.
HB 586. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act pertaining to the administration of taxing laws and particularly compromise settlements of suits so as to provide for the release of property subject to a State tax lien in certain circum stances; and for other purposes.

HB 587. By Representatives Sams of the 90th and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to provide for the recall of the Mayor and members of the City Council of Augusta; and for other purposes.

HB 588. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Carnes of the 43rd and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2503, relating to presentence hearings for the determination of punishment to be imposed in felony cases, so as to provide for sentencing procedure in all cases in which the death

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penalty may be imposed and which are tried by a jury; and for other purposes.

HB 589. By Representative Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-25, relating to sentences in criminal cases, so as to provide for indeterminate sentences in criminal cases; to amend an Act relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, so as to change the provisions relating to eligi bility for parole and for consideration for parole; and for other purposes.

HB 590. By Representative Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a felony so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes.

HB 591. By Representatives Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives, so as to change the apportionment of certain districts (Districts 14, 15 and 16); and for other purposes.

HB 592. By Representatives Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, consolidating and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Danielsville and providing a new charter therefor so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 593. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68A-903, relating to homicide by a vehicle, so as to redefine the offense of homicide by a vehicle in the first degree; to redefine the offense of homicide by a vehicle in the second degree; and for other purposes.

HB 594. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Helen so as to authorize the governing authority to exercise the power of eminent domain; to change the provisions relating to the city clerk; to authorize the governing authority to regulate and tax the sale of alcoholic beverages; and for other purposes.

HB 595. By Representatives Long of the 142nd and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County and to abolish the present system of funding the operation of the

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Sheriff's Office of Grady County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County; and for other purposes.

HB 596. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th, White of the 132nd, Leggett of the 153rd, Carr of the 105th, Carrell of the 75th, Battle of the 124th, Mostiler of the 71st, Richardson of the 52nd and Thomasonof the 8th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be engaged in a business operated for gain or profit; to provide for uniform coverage of all county and school district employees; and for other purposes.

HB 597. By Representative Linder of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-702.1, relating to rules and regulations affecting dental hygienists, dental assistants or other persons so as to clarify the power of the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia to adopt rules and regulations affecting dental hygienists, dental assistants and other persons; and for other purposes.

HB 598. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia State Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act" so as to provide additional circumstances under which a license may be granted to certain applicants; and for other purposes.
HB 599. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1513, relating to requirements for nomination and election in certain elections, so as to provide that certain candidates in primary and general elections are not qualified to be eligible as a write-in candidate in a run-off election; and for other pur poses.
HB 600. By Representatives Sams of the 90th and Beckham of the 89th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Richmond County so as to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Com missioners of Richmond County; and for other purposes.
HB 601. By Representative Parrish of the 97th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107 relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes so as to provide that interest paid on certain savings shall not be included within taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 602. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Knight of the 67th, Reaves of the 147th and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of "fair market value", so as to redefine the meaning of "fair market value"; and for other purposes.

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HE 603. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public. Service Commission, so as to prohibit the Public Service Commission from approving rate schedules which include tolls for telephone calls between two phones within the same county; and for other purposes.

HB 604. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to authorize certain members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety to retain their weapons and badges upon leaving the service of the division under honorable conditions; and for other pur poses.

HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Ray of the 56th, Lane of the 40th, Davis of the 56th and Clark of the 55th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a con tract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same; so as to provide certain exceptions; and for other purposes.

HB 606. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing- the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordinary) and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HR 143-606. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th and White of the 132nd:
A Resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the new Judge of the Superior Court of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit with certain books; and for other purposes.

HR 144-606. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County of Crisp to issue revenue anticipation obligations under certain conditions and without an election for electric generating, transmission and distribution systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 145-606. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to t,fa.e Constitution so as to pro hibit discrimination on account of sex; and for other purposes.

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HR 146-606. By Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; to repeal a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

HR 147-606. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of each resident of Georgia actually oc cupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, but not to exceed $10,000 of its value, is exempt from all ad valorem taxation for State, county and school purposes except certain taxes; and for other pur poses.

HB 607. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-102, relating to disqualification of judges, justices, judges of the probate court, justices of the peace and presiding officers of inferior judicatures or commissions, so as to en large and redefine the grounds of disqualification; and for other pur poses.

HB 608. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County so as to stagger the terms of the members of the board; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

HB 609. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to provide for the assignment of substitute and emeritus judges by the director of the administrative office of the courts; to amend Code Section 24-2623', relating to procuring a substitute judge so as to conform said Section to the purpose of this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 610. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Davis of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Tolbert of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Williams of the 54th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County) so as to provide for the appointment of investigators by the Solicitor of said State Court; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
HB 611. By Representatives Dean of the 29th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Greer, Horton and Carnes of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Scott of the 37th, Holmes of the 39th and others:
A Bill to amend the "Hospital Authorities Law" included to authorize an annual grant of at least Five (5) Million Dollars to the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority for certain purposes; and for other purposes.

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HB 612. By Representatives Lee, West, Bailey and Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to provide for the disposition of public property; to provide for allocation of funds for the promotion and advertisement of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

HB 613. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-12 relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal elections, so as to prohibit all campaigning within two hundred fifty feet of polling place and to prohibit the carrying of firearms within two hundred fifty feet except by certain peace officers; and for other purposes.

HB 614. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-7 relating to the dates for municipal primaries and elections so as to provide for the procedures for holding municipal primaries and elections at the time of the general primary and election; and for other purposes.

HB 615. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, so as to provide that the superior court judge may order the State Election Board to supervise or conduct a primary or election; and for other purposes.

HB 616. By Representatives Foster of the 152nd, Stone and Harris of the 138th and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives so as to change the apportionment of cer tain districts; and for other purposes.

HB 617. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-1517, relating to the procedures for the collection of delinquent taxes on motor fuel, so as to provide that under certain circumstances the sale of motor fuel to an ultimate consumer who has both highway and nonhighway uses of such fuel shall not be subject to the motor fuel tax; and for other purposes.

HB 618. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Lambert of the 112th, Vaughn of the 57th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Howell of the 140th, Ross of the 76th, Lane of the 81st, Colwell of the 4th, Cole of the 6th, Whitmire of the 9th, McDonald of the 12th and many others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-959 relating to the weight and load

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limitations for vehicles using the public roads of this State so as to change the provisions for the maximum permissible gross loads for certain vehicles; and for other purposes.

HR 150-618. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.

HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Condominium Act"); to provide for separate titles and taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 620. By Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Felton of the 22nd, Clark and Mann of the 13th, Glover of the 32nd and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to require persons dealing in secondhand goods to keep a record of purchases and sales; to require certain information in such records; to authorize law enforcement officers to inspect such records; and for other purposes.
HB 621. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes"; and for other purposes.
HB 622. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to malt beverage taxes so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner shall provide for the collection of taxes imposed on malt beverages through the use of a reporting system rather than through the use of revenue stamps or tax paid crowns; and for other purposes.
HB 623. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act"; and for other purposes.
HB 624. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and ex cise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate

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funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act"; and for other purposes.

HB 625. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Education of New ton County so as to change the provisions relative to the Chairman of the Board of Education of Newton County; to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

SB 9. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the introduction of bills relative to retirement, pension and emeritus systems and requiring fiscal notes therefor, so as to provide for the attachment of fiscal notes to the en rolled copy of such bills; and for other purposes.

SB 19. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting persons, firms or corporations en gaged in the purchase of junk and commonly known as junk dealers, to to enter upon the lands of another for the purpose of soliciting business or buying junk, without the written permission of the owner of the land or permission of the tenant thereof, and requiring junk dealers to register with the judge of the probate court of the county in which such business is conducted and; for other purposes.

SB 53. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to prohibit the obtaining of or attempt to obtain certain settle ments, releases or statements from certain injured persons; and for other purposes.

SB 96. By Senators Howard of the 42nd, Shapard of the 28th, Barnes of the 33rd and others:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; and for other purposes.

SB 105. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Holley of the 22nd and others:
A Bill to amend Cole Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of "fair market value", so as to provide that the tax assessors shall consider certain criteria in determining fair market value of real property; and for other purposes.

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SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and al lowances of members of the General Assembly, so as to provide for compensation for the Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Admin istration Floor Leaders of the Senate and Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Floor Leaders of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

SR 21. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Howard of the 42nd and Starr of the 44th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the term(s) of office, election, nomination, and appointment of certain justices and judges; to provide for a Judicial Nominating Com mission and the members, powers, duties, qualifications and terms there of; to provide for eligibility for nomination or election as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Judge of the Superior Court; to provide for the retirement of justices and judges; and for other purposes.

SR 36. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Reynolds of the 48th and Dean of the 31st:
A Resolution creating a special Study Commission to inquire into and propsose solutions to all matters related to a potential fluctuation of State gasoline tax revenues; and for other purposes.

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on High ways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 65. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 245. Do Pass. HB 328. Do Not Pass. HB 353. Do pass. HB 451. Do Pass. HB 474. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st, Chairman.

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Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Commitee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 221. By Substitute, without recommendation.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman.

Representative Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 618. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th, Chairman.

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 130. Do Pass.
HR 142. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the follow-

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ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 111. Do Not Pass.

HB 106. Do Not Pass.

HB 70. Do Not Pass.

HB 68. Do Not Pass.

HB 168. Do Not Pass.

HB 167. Do Not Pass.

HB 196. Do Pass.

HB 32. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 34. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 69. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 192. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 198. Do Pass.

HB 197. Do Pass.

HB 195. Do Not Pass.

HB 193. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 301. Do Not Pass.

HB 232. Do Not Pass.

HB 161. HB 499. HB 160. HB 614. HB 615. HB 483. HB 541. HB 536. HB 271.

Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills

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and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 85-357. Do Pass.

HB 539. Do Pass.

HB 254. Do Pass.

SB

52. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation, submitted the follow ing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 559. Do Pass. HB 560. Do Pass. HB 566. Do Pass. HB 576. Do Pass. HB 577. Do Pass. HB 578. Do Pass. HR 126-504. Do Pass. HR 127-523. Do Pass. HB 445. Do Pass. HB 459. Do Pass. HB 505. Do Pass. HB 506. Do Pass. HB 507. Do Pass. HB 508. Do Pass. HB 509. Do Pass. HB 510. Do Pass. HB 513. Do Pass. HB 514. Do Pass.

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515. Do Pass. 516. Do Pass. 517. Do Pass. 518. Do Pass. 519. Do Pass. 520. Do Pass. 523. Do Pass. 524. Do Pass. 535. Do Pass. 537. Do Pass. 545. Do Pass. 547. Do Pass. 548. Do Pass. 552. Do Pass. 553. Do Pass. 554. Do Pass. 555. Do Pass. 556. Do Pass. 557. Do Pass. 558. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 445. By Representative Walker of the 115th: A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 459. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County, so as to change the salaries of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 505. By Representative Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Columbia County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 506. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County, so as to provide for an operating budget for the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 507. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Eraser of the 139th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County, so as to change the provisions relative to the com pensation of the clerk of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 508. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Long County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 509. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County, known as the fee system, and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 510. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 513. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, White of the 132nd, Hatcher of the 131st and McCollum of the 134th:
A Bill to provide for the creation of the office of County Administrator of Dougherty County; and for other purpses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 514. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County; and for other purposes.

The report oi' the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 515. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Treasurer of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 516. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Crawford County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 517. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Peach County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 518. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Peach County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 519. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Peach County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to arbi tration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

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HB 520. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County so as to change the compensation of the members of said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 523. By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd, Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th and Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Twiggs County on an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensa tion of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 524. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County so as to change the method of electing the chairman of the said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having- received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 535. By Representatives Lane of the 81st and Nessmith of the 82nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Screven County, known as the fee system, so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 537. By Representatives Sizemore of the 136th and Hudson of the 137th: A Bill to amend an Act placing- the Sheriff of Turner County on an an nual salary in lieu of the fee system so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 545. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th: A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 547. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County so as to provide for a county manager; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 548. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Lowndes County, so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the court; to provide for secretarial assistance for the solicitor; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 552. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Attapulgus; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 553. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Climax; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 554. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Decatur County and creating in lieu thereof the office of

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Tax Commissioner of Decatur County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 555. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Decatur County so as to change the compensation of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 556. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Parrish of the 97th, Berry of the 94th, Smyre of the 92nd, King of the 96th, Phillips of the 91st and Thompson of the 93rd:
A Bill to authorize the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (hereinafter "Columbus, Georgia") to purchase, construct, maintain, re pair and establish certain drainage projects and improvements and to acquire by eminent domain, purchase, gift or other transaction, such easements and rights of way necessary or useful in such projects or improvements; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 557. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Atkinson County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 558. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to create and establish a small claims court for Lamar County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Lamar County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 559. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 560. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the deputy tax com missioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 566. By Representative Edwards of the 110th: A Bill to change the number of members of the County Board of Education of Taylor County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 576. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Colquitt, Ga., and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 577. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Miller County; to provide for an annual salary for said Judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 578. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Miller County so as to remove the Judge of the Probate Court as a member and chairman of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HR 126-504. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the DeKalb County School Property Utilization Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, many acres of real property in DeKalb County are used for public school purposes; and
WHEREAS, in many instances, the property associated with a public school is not being utilized to its best potential; and
WHEREAS, consideration should be given to the use of such prop erty for other public purposes, such as recreation, police, library or health facilities; and
WHEREAS, the use of such property for such other purposes would be convenient to the citizens of DeKalb County and could result in substantial savings to the taxpayers of said county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the DeKalb County School Property Utilization Study Committee to be composed of the following members:
(a) Two members of the House of Representatives whose Repre sentative Districts lie wholly or partially within DeKalb County elected by a majority vote of all members of the House whose Districts lie wholly or partially within DeKalb County;
(b) Two members of the Senate whose Senatorial Districts lie wholly within DeKalb County elected by a majority vote of all Senators whose Districts lie wholly within DeKalb County;
(c) Two members appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County with the approval of a majority of the members of said Board of Commissioners;
(d) Three members appointed by the Superintendent of Schools of DeKalb County with the approval of a majority of the members of the Board of Education of DeKalb County;

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(e) One member appointed by the Chairman of the Republican Party of DeKalb County;

(f) One member appointed by the Chairman of the Democratic Party of DeKalb County; and

(g) One member appointed by the Chief of Police of DeKalb County;

(h) One member appointed by the Fire Chief of DeKalb County;

(i) One member appointed by Goals for DeKalb, Inc.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it shall be the duty of said Committee to study the utilization of public school properties in DeKalb County, and other matters relative thereto, as hereinabove described in this Resolution. The legislative members of the Committee shall jointly call the organizational meeting of the Committee at which time the Committee shall elect from its own membership a Chairman and such other officers as may be necessary or appropriate.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Committee shall meet at such times and places as the Committee shall determine, and all members thereof shall serve without compensation or any expenses or allowances for service on the Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, the Board of Education of DeKalb County and such other interested persons and organizations as the Committee shall determine by not later than September 1, 1975. The Committee shall stand abolished as of the last day the General Assembly meets in regular session during 1976.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey
Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh

Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry

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Childers Childs
Clark, L. Clifton
Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F.
Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell

Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters

Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.
Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat
Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Chance Clark, Betty Crawford Edwards Glanton

Howard Irwin, J. R. Matthews, C. McDonald Nix

Parkman Phillips, W. R. Ware White Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

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

HR 127-523. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Peach County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by providing at the end thereof the following para graph :
"Provided, however, that in Peach County the Justices of the Peace shall have jurisdiction in all civil cases arising ex contractu and in cases of injury or damage to and conversion of personal property, when the principal sum does not exceed five hundred dollars, and shall sit monthly at fixed times and places but in all cases there may be an appeal to a jury in said court, or an appeal to the Superior Court under such regulations as may be prescribed by law."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to in crease the dollar amount of civil cases over which
( ) NO the Justice of the Peace in Peach County shall have jurisdiction from two hundred dollars to five hundred dollars?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting' in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adms, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty DaVis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawk ins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrah Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J.

Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long-
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore

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Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson

Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Watson West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Chance Clark, Betty Crawford Edwards, W. Glanton

Howard Irwin, J. R. Matthews, C. McDonald Nix

Parkman Phillips, W. R. Ware White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:

SB 29. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Retirement System for Teachers, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide additional circumstances under which members of the System may establish prior service credit.

SB 31. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-703, relating to the illegal selling, giving away, bartering, exchanging, distribution or possession of dangerous drugs, as amended by an Act approved April 3, 1972, so as to provide certain conditions relative to the distribution of dangerous drugs.

SB 33. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 88, the Georgia Health Code, as amended, to provide for inspection warrants; to provide for definitions; to provide

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for practices and procedures in connection with the issuance and execu tion of inspection warrants.

SB 32. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-10, known as the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act", so as to provide additional requirements for the labeling of certain drugs; to provide an effective date.

SB 45. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-961, relating to permits for excess weight and dimension under the provisions of the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change certain provisions relating to vehicles transporting portable buildings.

SB 89. By Senators Holloway of the 12th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act re-creating and reestablishing the Georgia Commission for the National Bicentennial Celebration, approved April 5, 1973, as amended by an Act approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the membership of said commission.

SB 88. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-811, relating to certain prohibited acts, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, have under his control, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, ad minister, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana.

SB 102. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Carter of the 14th, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service necessary for eligibility for retirement.

SB 104. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-508.2, relating to expenses for hearings held as a part of incompetency proceedings, as amended, so as to change certain fees.

SB 110. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide that a specific devise of realty shall pass subject to any security deed or lien existing against the said property at the date of death of the testator, without right of exoneration.

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SB 116. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the introduction of bills relative to retirement, pensions and emeritus systems and requiring fiscal notes therefor, approved Mar. 16, 1966, as amended, so as to require actuarial studies on such bills.

SB 118. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th and Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile tags to disabled veterans, as amended, so as to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to certain wartime veterans who were dis charged under honorable conditions.

SB 120. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees.

SB 121. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved January 3, 1938, relating to the Depart ment of Revenue and administration of the tax laws, as amended, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall furnish such legal services as may be necessary.

SB 123. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Soil Conservation Districts, as amended, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall provide the only legal services required by the State Soil Conservation Committee.

HB 10. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 9-9903, relating to the punishment for the unlawful practice of law, so as to change the punishment for the unlaw ful practice of law.

HB 12. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 89-9908, relating to indictments, present ments or accusations for malpractice by certain public officers or offi cials and their appearance before a grand jury so as to abolish the right of such officers and officials to make an unsworn statement to the grand jury.

HB 75. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-23, relating to crimes involving abuse of governmental office so as to provide that the influencing of certain witnesses shall be unlawful.

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HB 87. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a tax on certain deeds, instru ments, or other writings transferring real estate so as to provide that said tax shall not apply to any transfer of real estate between a husband and wife in connection with a divorce case.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 67. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Wheeler of the 152nd and Irvin of the 10th:
A Resolution directing the Department of Human Resources to partici pate in certain programs relating to the toxoplasmosis disease.

HR 96. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th and Connell of the 87th:
A Resolution urging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to take immediate steps to determine the feasibility of establish ing a Georgia college of optometry and to explore other alternatives to satisfy the need for optometrists in this State.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 59. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the Judges of the Probate Courts, approved March 21, 1958, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the office of Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retire ment Fund of Georgia.

SB 95. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 91-105a known as the "State Properties Code", approved Feb. 21, 1964, as amended, so as to permit the State Properties Commission to authorize such change (s) in the physical and natural features of the property as may be in the best interests of the State.

SB 124. By Senators Pearce of the 16th and Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of certain counties of this State, approved March 29, 1971.

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SB 127. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-402, relating to qualifications of applicants for registration as pharmacists, as amended, so as to change the qualifications of applicants for registration as pharmacists.

SB 128. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that Sheltered Workshops in the Department of Human Resources shall be authorized to accrue surplus funds; to desig nate surplus funds as reserve funds; to provide that such surplus or reserve funds shall not lapse to the State Treasury.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 34. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th and Lewis of the 21st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans; to change the definition of the term "disabled veteran"; to provide for a homestead exemption for the unremarried widow or minor children of certain disabled veterans.

SR 42. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Langford of the 51st, Eldridge of the 7th and Robinson of the 27th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the General Assembly may exempt from ad valorem taxation property of nonprofit homes for the aged which is used in connection with the operation of the home; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:
SB 154. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to abolish the governmental and corporate functions of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and the governmental and corpo rate functions of the Commissioners of Chatham County, pursuant to Constitutional power granted by an amendment to Article XI, Section 1, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
HB 141. By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to increase the number of members of the Board of Commissioners.

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HB 142. By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners.

HB 143. By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County so as to change the method and procedures for filling vacancies in the membership of the Board of Commissioners.

HB 238. By Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Milledgeville so as to change the corporate limits.

HB 240. By Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the city of Cairo so as to change the date of the municipal election; to provide for runoff elections.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 27-144. By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the recall of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, and the Coroner of Douglas County, or any member of the Douglas County Board of Educa tion.

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

SB 87. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Evans County, so as to change the provisions relative to such terms.

SB 94. By Senators Riley of the 1st, McDowell of the 2nd and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to confer the power of eminent domain upon the Mayor and Alder men of the City of Savannah for the purpose of acquiring and construct ing electric and gas systems.

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SB 112. By Senator Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County.

SB 117. By Senator Summers:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Trion in the County of Chattooga, as amended, so as to provide for increasing the length of the terms of the mayor, recorder and five members of the town council as the governing body of the Town of Trion.

SB 140. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to prohibit elected officers of certain counties from holding a municipal office; to prohibit elected municipal officers in said counties from holding a county office; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for intent.

SB 153. By Senator Foster of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, as amended, so as to change the terms of court for certain counties com prising said circuit.

HB 175. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the com pensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Meriwether County.

HB 187. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (population 55,110-56) ; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections.

HB 199. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall not serve as the Clerk of the board of commissioners.

HB 200. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Miller County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer.

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HB 201. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Miller County so as to place the solicitor of said court upon an annual salary.

HB 202. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Miller County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff.

HB 204. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing a new Charter for the City of Louisville so as to change the qualifying fees of candidates for Mayor and Councilman.

HB 212. By Representative Bray of the 70th: A Bill to create the Meriwether County Water and Sewerage Authority.

By unannimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 29. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Retirement System for Teachers, so as to provide additional circumstances under which members of the system may establish prior service credit; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 31. By Senator Pincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-703, relating to the illegal selling, giving away, bartering, exchanging, distribution or possession of dan gerous drugs, so as to provide certain conditions relative to the dis tribution of dangerous drugs by a manufacturer's sales representative to a practitioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 32. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-10, known as the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act", so as to provide additional requirements for the labeling of certain drugs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 33. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 88, the Georgia Health Code, as amended; to provide for inspection warrants; to provide for definitions; to provide

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for practices and procedures in connection with the issuance and execu tion of inspection warrants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 45. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-961, relating to permits for excess weight and dimension under the provisions of the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change certain provisions relating to vehicles transporting portable buildings on certain highways; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.
SB 59. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the Judges of the Probate Courts (formerly known as Ordinaries), so as to change the provisions relating to the office of Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 87. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Evans County, so as to change the provisions relative to such terms; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
SB 88. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-811, relating to certain prohibited acts, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, have under his control, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, ad minister, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 89. By Senators Holloway of the 12th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act re-creating and reestablishing the Georgia Com mission for the National Bicentennial Celebration, so as to change the membership of said Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 94. By Senators Riley of the 1st, McDowell of the 2nd and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to confer the power to eminent domain upon the Mayor and

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Aldermen of the City of Savannah for the purpose of acquiring and constructing electric and gas systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 95. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 91-105a of Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia, known as the "State Properties Code", so as to permit the State Properties Commission to authorize such change (s) in the physical and natural features of the Property as may, in the discretion of the Commission, be in the best interests of the State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 102. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Carter of the 14th, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service necessary for eligibility for retirement; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 104. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-508.2, relating to expenses for hearings held as a part of incompetency proceedings, so as to change certain fees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 110. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide that a specific devise of realty shall pass subject to any security deed or lien existing against the said property at the date of death of the testator, without right of exoneration, regardless of a general directive in the will to pay debts, unless the will expressly directs the payment or satisfaction of any such security deed or lien or unless the will expressly provides that any such specific devise shall pass free of any encumbrance or indebtedness thereon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 112. By Senator Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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SB 116. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the introduction of bills relative to retirement, pensions and emeritus systems and requiring fiscal notes therefor, so as to require actuarial studies on such bills; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 117. By Senator Summers of the 53rd :
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Trion, so as to pro vide for increasing the length of the terms of the mayor, recorder and five members of the town council as the governing body of the Town of Trion; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 118. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile tags to disabled veterans, so as to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to certain wartime veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 120. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 121. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the Department of Revenue and administration of the tax laws, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall furnish such legal services as may be necessary to enable the Revenue Commissioner to perform the duties of his office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 123. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Soil Conservation Districts Law", so as to provide that the Attorney General shall provide the only legal services required by the State Soil Conservation Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

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SB 124. By Senators Pearce of the 16th and Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of certain counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 127. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-402, relating to qualifications of applicants for registration as pharmacists, so as to change the qualifi cations of applicants for registration as pharmacists; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.
SB 128. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that Sheltered Workshops in the Department of Human Resources shall be authorized to accrue surplus funds; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SB 140. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to prohibit elected officers of certain counties (population 6,5206,600) from holding a municipal office; to prohibit elected municipal officers in said counties from holding a county office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
SB 153. By Senator Foster of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court for certain counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 154. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to abolish the governmental and corporate functions of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and the governmental and corporate functions of the Commissioners of Chatham County, pursuant to Constitutional power granted by an amendment to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, authorizing the creation of a county-wide government which supersedes and replaces the governments of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and of the Commissioners of Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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SR 34. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans; to change the definition of the term "disabled veteran"; to provide for a homestead exemption for the unremarried widow or minor children of certain disabled veterans; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SR 42. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Langford of the 51st, Eldridge of the 7th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may exempt from ad valorem taxation property of nonprofit homes for the aged which is used in connection with the operation of the home; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Twiggs of the 4th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House relative to his inadvertent vote on the passage of HB 131, as amended, on the previous legislative day.

Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House.

HB 131. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Cole of the 6th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to preliminary provisions relative to banks and banking so as to define and redefine certain terms; to authorize the Commissioner of the Dept. of Banking and Finance to regulate the acquisition and control of stocks in banks and bank holding companies by bank holding companies; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the Viva Voce call of the roll was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bargeron Beckham Bray Buck Burruss Carr Carter Castleberry Childers

Clark, Louis Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Dover Evans, B. L.

Evans, W. D. Fraser Gammage Glanton Ham Harris, J. F. Harrison Hays Howard Howell Hudson

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Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Kilgore Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. Jones
Lee Logan Mann

Matthews, D. R. McCollum Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Ross Rush

Russell, J. Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Thomason Toles Twiggs Walker Wall Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Cole Connell Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Felton Foster, P.

Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Irvin, R. A. Jones Keyton King Knight Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Long
Lucas Marcus McDonald McKinney Miles Mullinax Owens Parham

Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert
Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Watson West Wheeler White Williams

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Carlisle Edwards, W. Horton

Jordan Leonard Matthews, C.

Ware Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 80, nays 92.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 131, as amended.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration.

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute, having been read on the previous legislative day, was again taken up for consideration.

The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 169, designating Repre sentative Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported that progress had been made on HB 169 and asked leave to sit again to continue its deliberations.

The Speaker called the House to order and announced that the House would be in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
The Speaker Pro Tern resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House in order that further deliberations on the Committee substitute to HB

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169 could be resumed, designating Representative Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 169 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute, as amended by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Basic Employment and Security Activity in Section 26 relating to Fiscal Year 1974-1975 the figure $75,000.00 and by decreasing object classes as listed below:

Regular Operating Expenses.............. $75,000.00 in Section 26, Department Labor--Remove funding for assistance for underprivileged in taking merit system examination.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th and Lee of the 72nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 169 by adding to the State funds budgeted for the Basic Employment Security Activity in Section 26 relating to Fiscal Year 1974-1975 the figure $75,000.00
and by increasing object classes as listed below:

Regular Operating Expenses ....... .. $75,000.00 in Section 26, Department Labor--To provide additional funding for assistance to underprivileged in taking the merit system examination.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Buck Burruss Carnes Carr Castleberry Childers Childs

Clark, Betty Clifton
Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cox Daugherty Dean Dent Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton

Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hutchinson Irwin
Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jordan Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert

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Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Long Lucas Marcus McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mullinax Owens Oxford Parham

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Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats

Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson Triplett Vaughn Walker West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Bargeron Beckham Bowman Calhoun Carlisle Carter Chance Clark Cooper Crawford Culpepper Davis Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Ham

Harrison Hays Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Kilgore Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leonard Linder Logan Mann McCollum Mostiler Nix Noble Parkman

Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Rush Russell, J. Sams Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Stone
Sweat Thomason Tolbert Toles Tucker Waddle Wall Watson Wheeler Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bray Burton Carrell Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Glanton

Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Horton Karrh Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R.

Nessmith Townsend Twiggs Ware Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 95, nays 66.

The amendment was adopted.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper
Cox
Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett

Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat

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Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett

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Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West Wheeler

White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Crawford Foster, R. L. Leonard

Sigman Smith, V. B. Stone

Tucker Wall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burton Carrell Edwards, W. Glanton Hamilton Harris, B. B.

Hill, G. Horton Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. Nessmith

Townsend Twiggs Ware Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 155, nays

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.
By unanimous consent, HB 169, by substitute, as amended, was ordered im mediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 142. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Evans of the 99th, Randall of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Betty J. Lewis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Betty Lewis of Macon, Georgia, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1975; and
WHEREAS, she was named Teacher of the Year at the November meeting of the Georgia Board of Education and honored at a dinner hosted by Southern Educators Life Insurance Company, co-sponsor of the Georgia Teacher of the Year Program; and

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WHEREAS, she was selected as a finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis is an eleventh and twelfth grade American government and foreign relations teacher at Macon's Lanier B High School; and

WHEREAS, she did her undergraduate work and received her masters degree from Mercer University; and

WHEREAS, she feels that her role as a teacher is to impart knowl edge, encourage independent thought and boost self-confidence among her students; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis makes foreign relation topics come alive by involving her students in international diplomacy and strategy games; and
WHEREAS, for the past eight years, Mrs. Lewis and her foreign relations students have participated in Georgetown University's sim ulated United Nations conference in Washington, D. C.; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis helped establish the Macon Council on World Affairs, which seeks to. improve community involvement and understanding of world affairs; and
WHEREAS, she helps residents of Macon's Transitional Center for Offender Rehabilitation prepare for their high school equivalency tests; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis will compete with teachers from Colorado, Minnesota and Pennsylvania for the title of National Teacher of the Year which will be announced in the spring at a ceremony at the White House.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Mrs. Betty Lewis of Macon, Georgia, for being named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1975 and finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program, and the members wish her every success in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is here by authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Betty Lewis.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Betty J. Lewis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Betty Lewis of Macon, Georgia, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1975; and

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WHEREAS, she was named Teacher of the Year at the November meeting of the Georgia Board of Education and honored at a dinner hosted by Southern Educators Life Insurance Company, co-sponsor of the Georgia Teacher of the Year Program; and

WHEREAS, she was selected as a finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis is an eleventh and twelfth grade American government and foreign relations teacher at Macon's Lanier B High School; and

WHEREAS, she did her undergraduate work and received her masters degree from Mercer University; and

WHEREAS, she feels that her role as a teacher is to impart knowledge, encourage independent thought and boost self-confidence among her students; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis makes foreign relation topics come alive by involving her students in international diplomacy and strategy games; and

WHEREAS, for the past eight years, Mrs. Lewis and her foreign relations students have participated in Georgetown University's sim ulated United Nations conference in Washington, D. C.; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis helped establish the Macon Council on World Affairs, which seeks to improve community involvement and un derstanding of world affairs; and

WHEREAS, she helps residents of Macon's Transitional Center for Offender Rehabilitation prepare for their high school equivalency tests; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis will compete with teachers from Colorado, Minnesota and Pennsylvania for the title of National Teacher of the Year which will be announced in the spring at a ceremony at the White House; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding and dedicated Georgia teacher should be introduced to the members of the House.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Mrs. Betty Lewis of Macon, Georgia, for being named Geor gia's Teacher of the Year for 1975 and finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program, and the members wish her every success in the future, and do further cordially invite her to appear before the House on Thursday, February 13, 1975.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is here by authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Betty Lewis.

The Resolution, by substitute, was adopted.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 160. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Calling a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of the dedication of the Richard Brevard Russell Monument; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA that a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held at 11:45 o'clock a.m. on February 14, 1975, for the purpose of the dedication of the Richard Brevard Russell Monument on the Capitol grounds, which dedication will take place at 12:00 o'clock noon on said date.

By unanimous consent, HR 160 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HR 161. By Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Adams of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the trial judges of this State to give more severe penalties to persons convicted of committing serious crimes; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, members of the General Assembly have heard many complaints from their constituents that criminals are not being punished severely enough to discourage them from committing additional crimes; and
WHEREAS, many of these complaints appear to be completely justified; and
WHEREAS, the laws of this State allow severe penalties to be given to persons convicted of serious crimes; and

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WHEREAS, these laws should be used by trial judges to keep dan gerous people confined when they have been convicted of a serious crime and are known to be dangerous.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the trial judges of this State, as well as district attorneys and other prosecuting attorneys, are hereby urged to use their powers under the laws of this State to see that persons who are convicted of serious crimes and are known to be dangerous are given severe penalties so that the punishment is in keeping with the crime committed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to send a copy of this Resolution to each Judge of the Superior Court and District Attorney of this State.

HR 162. By Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Jordan of the 58th, Murphy of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Mr. Robert Fraser Walling; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Robert H. Walling served with distinc tion as a member of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia and as a Judge of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; and
WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly have been sad dened by the untimely passing of Mr. Robert Fraser Walling, the son of the Honorable and Mrs. Robert H. Walling, on the evening of Feb ruary 12, 1975, at the age of 16.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body hereby ex press their deepest regrets at the passing of Mr. Robert Fraser Walling and hereby extend their sincerest sympathy to the members of the Walling family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to the Honorable and Mrs. Robert H. Walling.

Mr. Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 14, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark,L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin,R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight

Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long-
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Ncssmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams

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Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggg Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not answering were Representatives:

Brown Carr Glover Harden Harris, J. G. Hill, G.

Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Peters Pinkston

Rainey Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Clifford Jett, Pastor, Center Hill Baptist Church, Monroe, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

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The following communication was received and read:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta, Georgia

February 11, 1975

Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mr. Ellard:

I am today appointing the Honorable John Crawford, Representative, District 5, to the following standing committees:
1. Agriculture
2. Natural Resources
3. Retirement

With kindest personal regards, I am

Sincerely,
/s/ Thomas B. Murphy Speaker

TBM: Ij cc: Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Secretary of State
Honorable Gary Bond, General Assembly Fiscal Officer Honorable Dorsey Matthews, Chairman of Agriculture Committee Honorable Henry L. Reaves, Chairman of Natural Resources Honorable Tom Buck, Chairman of Retirement Committee Honorable Frank Edwards, Legislative Counsel Honorable John Crawford, Representative, District 5

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 666. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act to designate counsel to represent public officials; so as to clarify the circumstances under which the Governor may des-

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ignate legal counsel for a public officer, public official, board or bureau, or any of its members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 667. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st, and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Department of Law so as to provide for the appointment, employment and removal of deputy Attorneys General, assistant Attorneys General, special assistant At torneys General, other attorneys, para-professional personnel, clerical assistants, and other employees or independent contractors; to provide that neither the Attorney General nor any other attorney at law em ployed full time by the Department of Law shall engage in the private practice of law during his term of appointment; to provide that attorneys at law under independent contract to the Department of Law may engage in the private practice of law; to provide that the Governor shall be authorized to appoint two attorneys for such period of time as his executive counsel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 668. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend Section 40-1602 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to clarify the duties of the Attorney General and the circumstances under which the Attorney General shall act at the direction of the Gov ernor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 669. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Department of Law so as to clarify the power of the Attorney General to investigate into the affairs of the State or any of its agencies or authorities or any person or organization dealing with the same; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 670. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Childers of the 15th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Carlisle of the 71st, Lee of the 72nd and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades so as to provide for the regulation of the practice of geology; to provide a short title ("Registration of Geologists Act of 1975"); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

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HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 672. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Smith of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide for the recall of certain elected officials in certain counties and municipalities of this State (county population in excess of 500,000); and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 673. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Purchases (now Commissioner of the Dept. of Administrative Services), so as to provide that fidelity bonds covering State employees procured by the Commissioner shall name as beneficiaries and insureds under the terms thereof all public officers and officials required by law to be bonded; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 674. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to provide that public officers and officials, holding statewide offices, who are required by law to be bonded, shall be indemnified for certain liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties; and for othei purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 675. By Representatives Evans of the 84th, Cohvell of the 4th, Cox of the 141st, Twiggs of the 4th and Linder of the 44th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as Georgia Building Authority Act, Amended-Security Guards, so as to provide that it shall be illegal to beg, panhandle, solicit, or to sell goods, ware, or other objects or services within State buildings, or on the grounds, sidewalks or other ways, ex cept under certain conditions and to authorize the Authority to provide for security guards under certain conditions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 676. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide for an adequate program for education in Georgia so as to authorize instructional personnel to attend certain meetings; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 677. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 678. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the allowance of the sheriff for feeding county prisoners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 679. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 680. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 681. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-609 relating to the form of registration cards so as to change the provisions relative to the form of the regis tration card; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 682. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to create a Revenue Sharing Advisory Council; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 683. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A Bill to amend Code Section 35-301, relating to the powers and duties of

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the Secretary of State in elections, so as to require the Secretary of State to send the official lists of candidates to the election superin tendent no later than certain specified days; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 684. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidat ing the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County so as to change the compensation of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Echols County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 685. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Echols County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount which the sheriff may receive as salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 686. By Representatives Irvin of the 10th and McDonald of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives so as to change the composition of certain Representative Districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 687. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-13, relating to absentee voting in municipal primaries and elections so as to require the use of absentee ballots in all municipal primaries and elections; to provide the proce dures for voting by absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 688. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilcox County upon an annual salary so as to change the method of paying the expenses con nected with said office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 689. By Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 47-10 relating to lobbying so as to

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prohibit certain lobbying activities by officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 690. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Petro of the 46th, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Williamson of the 45th, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relative to the designation of county registrars, their appointment, terms of office, compensation, the duties of chief registrar and their appointment in certain counties, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of county registrars in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 500,000; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 691. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Clark of the 55th, Linder of the 44th, Petro of the 46th, Williamson of the 45th, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relating to the designation of county registrars, their appointment, terms of office, compensation, the duties of chief registrar and their appointment in certain counties, so as to provide for a minimum salary for the chief registrar of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 500,000; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 692. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades so as to provide that the penalty provisions relating to the un lawful operation of billiard rooms shall be applicable to counties; to change the penalty provisions relating to the unlawful operation of Billiard rooms by licensees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 693. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Thomaston so as to change and extend the present corporate limits of said city and to describe the new territory to become a part of the said City of Thomaston; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 694. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special

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leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs r activities deemed beneficial to the inmate and not detrimental to the public; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 695. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled the "Youthful Offender Act," approved March 28, 1972 so as to redefine "conviction"; to clarify certain provi sions of that Act relating to the sentencing of defendants under the Act and to delete others; to clarify the initial procedures to be taken in determining how to treat the "youthful offender"; to clarify the manner in which eligibility for parole is to be computed for a sentence imposed under this Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 696. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th, Taggart of the 125th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th Johnson of the 72nd, Whitmire of the 9th, Irwin of the 130th, Howell of the 140th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the State Board of Corrections so as to provide that the State Board of Corrections shall be authorized to pay counties maintaining and operating correctional institutions in which state prisoners are assigned money, appropriated by the General As sembly for this purpose, for each state prisoner assigned to the county correctional institution; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 697. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs or activities deemed beneficial to the inmate and not detrimental to the public, so as to provide that the Director of Corrections may delegate the authority to any warden or superintendent of any penal institution in which inmates committed to the custody of the Director of Corrections have been assigned to issue limited pass privileges to certain inmates without prior written approval of the Director of Corrections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 698. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Glynn County on an annual salary so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation of the deputy; to change the number of authorized addi tional clerks; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 699. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to provide for special packaging to protect children from serious personal injury or serious illness resulting from handling, using, or ingesting household substances; to provide for the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Human Relations and Aging.

HB 700. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th, Carlisle of the 71st, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th and Lambert of the 118th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to pro vide for additional powers and duties of the State Personnel Board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 701. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carr of the 106th, Bray of the 70th, Dent of the 85th, Whitmire of the 9th, Russell of the 64th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to provide that upon the request of a department head, positions in his department with responsibilities consisting primarily of confidential, policy-making, or high level executive functions may, by executive order of the Gov ernor, be placed in the unclassified service; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 157-701. By Representatives Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Richard son of the 52nd, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Clark of the 55th, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, and the Judges of the State Court of DeKalb County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HR 158-701. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Ray and Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Childs of the 51st, Clark of the 55th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th and others:
A Resolution creating the Justices of the Peace Study Committee of DeKalb County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HR 159-701. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Taggart of the 125th, Walker of the 115th and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a program of loans of up to $500 from the Board of Offender Rehabilitation to selected parolees upon their release from confinement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 702. By Representatives Milford of the 13th, Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Mann and Clark of the 13th, Whitmire of the 9th, Coleman of the 118th and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide a schedule of minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Ga. who receive an annual salary for their services as such in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

Mr. Milford of the 13th moved that HB 702 be engrossed.

The motion prevailed and HB 702 was ordered engrossed.

HB 703. By Representative Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 704. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Social Circle so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change certain provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 705. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Monroe in the County of Walton so as to authorize the City of Monroe to provide community antenna television services beyond its corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 706. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Baxley so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Baxley; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 707. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Murphy of the 18th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Parrish of the 97th, Banks of the 104th, Smith of the 78th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", so as to change the definition of the term "owner" as used in said Act to include associations of persons in whose names taxicabs are registered; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 708. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to provide sanctions against dealers who fail to register or renew their registrations; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 709. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to change certain provisions relative to the granting of additional franchises to motor vehicle dealers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 710. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles approved March 23, 1972, so as to change certain of the provisions relative to the sale of abandoned motor vehicles at public auctions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 711. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974, so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensa tion of dealers for warranty service; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 712. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) Act" (formerly the "State Hospital Authority Act") so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; to pro vide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 713. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority (Penal) Act" (formerly the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act") so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 714. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Education Authority (Schools) Act" (formerly the "State School Building Authority Act"), so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; to provide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 715. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Education Authority (University) Act" (formerly the "University System Building Authority Act") so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; to provide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 716. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to change the compensation of coroners in counties having a population of not less than 19,300 and not more than 20,000; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 717. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st and Wilson, Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Paulding County; to provide for the membership of said Board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 718. By Representatives Dean of the 29th, Glover of the 32nd, Brown of the 34th, Hill of the 127th, White of the 132nd, McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Scott of the 37th, Bolster of the 30th, Carnes of the 43rd and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend an Act requiring the State Dept. of Human Resources (formerly Dept. of Public Health) in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations providing for eye, ear and dental examinations for students in the public schools of this State, so as to promulgate rules and regulations providing for a nutri tional evaluation of students in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 719. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Sizemore of the 156th, Hawkins of the 50th, Bolster of the 30th and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 56, relative to insurance, so as to require complete maternity care insurance coverage; to require inclusion of complete maternity hospital care coverage in membership contracts of nonprofit hospital service corporations; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 720. By Representatives Johnson, Lee, West and Bailey of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of Clayton County and the Clayton County Water Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 626. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to authorize a trustee, who is authorized to sell or grant options to others to buy trust property, to sell a call option on any security held by the trustee, and to purchase a call option for the identical number of shares and with the identical expiration date to an outstand ing call option previously sold by the trustee, provided any such call option is traded on a national securities exchange; and for other pur poses.

HB 627. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Warwick, Ga., in the County of Worth; and for other purposes.

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HB 628. By Representatives Larsen of the 119th, Thompson of the 93rd and Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 38-1603, relating to competency of witnesses in certain instances so as to remove therefrom certain provisions de claring witnesses incompetent in specified instances; to define the effect to be given evidence in certain instances; and for other purposes.

HB 629. By Representatives Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County so as to change the maximum compensation of the assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.

HB 630. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-21, relating to distributing obscene materials so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to display certain materials unless such materials are displayed not less than 48 inches above floor level; and for other purposes.

HB 631. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jefferson County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 632. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Jefferson County (formerly known as the City Court of Louisville) so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 633. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the arrest of persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance and inspection of motor vehicles so as to provide that a law enforcement officer may arrest persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance, and inspection of motor vehicles by the issuance of a citation; and for other purposes.

HB 634. By Representatives Williams of the 54th, Clark of the 55th and Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to provide that no gas, electric or utility company or electric membership corporation, nor any officer, employee or agent thereof

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shall shut off or discontinue any gas, electric, or utility service in any residence for delinquent payment of gas, electric or utility bills for a period of 90 days.

HB 635. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth and Edwards of the 110th: A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Cusseta; and for other purposes.
HB 636. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Snow of the 1st and Larsen of the 119th: A Bill to amend Code Section 3-808, relating to recommencement of discontinued or dismissed cases so as to provide that said Section shall also apply where a case was dismissed by the court for improper venue; and for other purposes.
HB 637. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to provide a Public Defender for Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
HB 638. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 639. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.

HB 640. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court and his chief deputy; and for other purposes.

HB 641. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 642. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Clerk of the

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Superior Court of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the clerk and his deputies; and for other purposes.

HB 643. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing for a Public Defender for Rockdale and Newton Counties so as to abolish the office of public defender in said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 644. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.
HB 645. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Smith of the 42nd: A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the composition of said Board; and for other purposes.
HB 646. By Representative Hill of the 41st: A Bill to establish refund values for beverage containers; to provide definitions; to prohibit certain persons engaged in the retail or wholesale sale of beverages in containers from refusing to pay the refund value of a beverage container; to authorize such persons to refuse to pay such refund under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
HB 647. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, Karrh of the 106th and Walker of the 115th: A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1802 relating to theft by taking so as to specify the criminal intent element of the offense of shoplifting; and for other purposes.
HB 648. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Walthourville so as to change certain provisions relating to City elections; and for other pur poses.
HB 649. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Allenhurst so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen, and the provisions relating to town elections; and for other purposes.
HB 650. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County upon an annual salary so

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as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

HB 651. By Representative Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 652. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to strike certain provisions relating to demand for trial; and for other purposes.

HB 653. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to empower and authorize any judge of any City Court or State Court or the Civil Court of Fulton County, upon a proper legal request, to pre side and act in and exercise all of the jurisdiction, power and authority of a judge of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 654. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to add and provide for an additional judge of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 655. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth so as to authorize the sale or lease of a certain tract of city-owned property; to confirm certain sales of city-owned property; and for other purposes.

HR 151-655. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Mrs. L. L. Stovall, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 152-655. By Representatives Knight of the 67th and Snow of the 1st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Supreme Court of Georgia to adopt rules providing for the certification of State law questions for decision to the Supreme Court by federal courts in pending cases; and for other purposes.

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HR 153-655. By Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st and Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd:
A Resolution authorizing the Secretary of State to transfer the flag of the Fayette Rifle Grays to the Fayette County Historical Society, Inc.; and for other purposes.

HR 154-655. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to meet in regular session for not more than sixty days in the aggregate in any year; to provide the dates for convening and reconvening regular sessions; to prohibit the introduction of legislation after the thirtieth day of a regular session; and for other purposes.

HR 155-655. By Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Glanton of the 66th, Gammage of the 17th and Jones of the 126th:
A Resolution designating the Engineering Experiment Station at Geor gia Tech as the Georgia Productivity Center; and for other purposes.
HB 656. By Representatives Sigman of the 74th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Lane of the 81st, Triplett of the 128th, Wood of the 9th, Stone and Harris of the 138th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Evans of the 84th and others:
A Bill to provide that no benefit, privilege, entitlement or preference shall be granted or available to any person under the laws of this State for his service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States unless such person shall have been discharged from the Armed Forces under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
HB 657. By Representatives Sigman of the 74th and Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to provide that the Georgia Public Service Commission must approve of any change in the rate or charge for any electric, sewer, water or gas service provided by any county or municipality; and for other purposes.
HB 658. By Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Jones of the 126th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, and to otherwise amend the laws constituting the Charter of the Town of Pooler; and for other purposes.
HB 659. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Colwell of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, Whitmire of the 9th, Coleman of the 118th, Hays of the 1st, Toles of the 16th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to provide for the management of the utilization of certain types of real property by the various agencies of the executive branch of the

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State government; to provide for a short title ("State Buildings Management Act of 1975"); to provide for certain powers and duties of the Department of Administrative Services and for other Com missioner of said Department; and for other purposes.

HB 660. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to create a State Court of Fulton County by consolidation of the existing Civil Court of Fulton County and the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 661. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Taliaferro County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to describe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other purposes.

HB 662. By Representative Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of marshals of the recorder's court; and for other purposes.

HR 156-662. Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th, Ray of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, Clark of the 55th, Burton of the 47th, Davis of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to enter into certain contracts providing for garbage and solid waste collection and disposal; and for other purposes.

HB 663. By Representative Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1102, relating to the form of the primary ballot, so as to provide that the incumbency of a candidate shall be indicated on the ballot only in those instances wherein a candidate with the same surname shall also seek party nomination in the same primary for the same public office; and for other purposes.

HB 664. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jones County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

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HB 665. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Burruss of the 21st, Edwards of the 110th, Carrell of the 75th and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Governor to direct and implement such internal reorganization of the Department of Human Resources as he may find necessary to improve the management and administration of the functions assigned to the Department; and for other purposes.

SB 29. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Retirement System for Teachers, so as to provide additional circumstances under which members of the system may establish prior service credit; and for other purposes.

SB 31. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-703, relating to the illegal selling, giving away, bartering, exchanging, distribution or possession of dangerous drugs, so as to provide certain conditions relative to the distribution of dangerous drugs by a manufacturer's sales representative to a practitioner; and for other purposes.

SB 32. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-10, known as the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act", so as to provide additional requirements for the labeling of certain drugs; and for other purposes.

SB 33. Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 88, the Georgia Health Code, as amended; to provide for inspection warrants; to provide for definitions; to provide for practices and procedures in connection with the issuance and execu tion of inspection warrants; and for other purposes.

SB 45. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-961, relating to permits for excess weight and dimension under the provisions of the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change certain provisions relating to vehicles transporting portable buildings on certain highways; and for other purposes.

SB 59. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the Judges of the Probate Courts (formerly known as Ordinaries), so as to change the provisions relating to the office of Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SB 87. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Evans County, so as to change the provisions relative to such terms; and for other purposes.

SB 88. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-811, relating to certain prohibited acts, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, have under his control, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana; and for other purposes.

SB 89. By Senators Holloway of the 12th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act re-creating and reestablishing the Georgia Commission for the National Bicentennial Celebration, so as to change the membership of said Commission; and for other purposes.

SB 94. By Senators Riley of the 1st, McDowell of the 2nd and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to confer the power to eminent domain upon the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for the purpose of acquiring and constructing electric and gas systems; and for other purposes.

SB 95. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 91-105a of Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia, known as the "State Properties Code", so as to permit the State Properties Commission to authorize such change(s) in the physical and natural features of the Property as may, in the discretion of the Commission, be in the best interests of the State; and for other purposes.

SB 102. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Carter of the 14th, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service necessary for eligibility for retirement; and for other purposes.

SB 104. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-508.2, relating to expenses for hearings held as a part of incompetency proceedings, so as to change certain fees; and for other purposes.

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SB 110. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide that a specific devise of realty shall pass subject to any security deed or lien existing against the said property at the date of death of the testator, without right of exoneration, regardless of a general directive in the will to pay debts, unless the will expressly directs the payment or satisfaction of any such security deed or lien or unless the will expressly provides that any such specific devise shall pass free of any encumbrance or indebtedness thereon; and for other purposes.

SB 112. By Senator Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court or Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County; and for other purposes.

SB 116. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the introduction of bills relative to retirement, pensions and emeritus systems and requiring fiscal notes therefor, so as to require actuarial studies on such bills; and for other purposes.

SB 117. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Trion, so as to provide for increasing the length of the terms of the mayor, recorder and five members of the town council as the governing body of the Town of Trion; and for other purposes.

SB 118. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile t.ags to disabled veterans, so as to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to certain wartime veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions; and for other purposes.

SB 120. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees; and for other purposes.

SB 121. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the Department of Revenue and administration of the tax laws, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall furnish such legal services as may be necessary to enable the Revenue Commissioner to perform the duties of his office and; for other purposes.

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SB 123. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Soil Conservation Districts Law", so as to provide that the Attorney General shall provide the only legal services required by the State Soil Conservation Committee; and for other purposes.

SB 124. By Senators Pearce of the 16th and Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of certain counties; and for other purposes.

SB 127. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-402, relating to qualifications of ap plicants for registration as pharmacists, so as to change the qualifica tions of applicants for registration as pharmacists; and for other pur poses.

SB 128. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that Sheltered Workshops in the Department of Human Resources shall be authorized to accrue surplus funds; and for other purposes.

SB 140. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to prohibit elected officers of certain counties (population 6,520 6,600) from holding a municipal office; to prohibit elected municipal officers in said counties from holding a county office; and for other purposes.

SB 153. By Senator Poster of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court for certain counties comprising said cir cuit; and for other purposes.

SB 154. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to abolish the governmental and corporate functions of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and the governmental and corporate functions of the Commissioners of Chatham County, pur suant to Constitutional power granted by an amendment to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of Georgia of 1954, author izing the creation of a county-wide government which supersedes and replaces the governments of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and of the Commissioners of Chatham County; and for other purposes.

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SR 34. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans; to change the definition of the term "disabled veteran"; to provide for a homestead exemption for the unremarried widow or minor children of certain disabled veterans; and for other purposes.

SR 42. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Langford of the 51st, Eldridge of the 7th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the General Assembly may exempt from ad valorem taxation property of nonprofit homes for the aged which is used in connection with the operation of the home; and for other purposes.

Representative Wood of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under considera tion the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same .back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 656. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Wall of the 61st, Secretary.

Representative Rainey of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 114-434. Do Pass. HB 579. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th, Chairman.

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Representative Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Ecology, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Ecology has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 27. Do Pass.
HB 151. Do Pass.
HB 230. Do Pass.
HB 152. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th, Chairman.

Representative Dent of the 85th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 155. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 466. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 475. Do Pass.
HB 455. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 647. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman.

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Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 380. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the follow ing Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 270. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under considera tion the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 75-310. Do Pass. HR 51-210. Do Pass, as Amended. HR 121-472. Do Pass, as Amended. HR 72-310. Do Pass. HR 13- 86. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th, Chairman.

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation, submitted the follow ing report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 581. Do Pass. HB 582. Do Pass. HB 584. Do Pass. HB 592. Do Pass. HB 594. Do Pass. HB 595. Do Pass. HB 606. Do Pass. HB 608. Do Pass. HB 610. Do Pass. HB 612. Do Pass. HB 625. Do Pass. SB 22. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Mays and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Mays and Means has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 383. Do Pass.
HB 488. Do Pass.
HB 493. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th, Chairman.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 475. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the salary of said court reporter; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 581. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Monroe County so as to change the provisions relating to who is to perform the duties of judge of the small claims court when the regular judge shall be unable to discharge his duties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 582. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Jones County so as to change the civil jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court of Jones County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

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HB 584. By Representatives Clifton of the 107th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Cobbtown so as to provide for staggered terms of office for the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 592. By Representatives Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, consolidating and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Danielsville and providing a new charter thereof so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 594. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Helen so as to authorize the governing authority to exercise the power of eminent domain; to change the provisions relating to the city clerk; to authorize the governing authority to regulate and tax the sale of alcoholic beverages; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 595. By Representatives Long of the 142nd and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County and to abolish the present system of funding the operation of the

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Sheriff's Office of Grady County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 606. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordinary) and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 608. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County so as to stagger the terms of the members of the board; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 610. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County) so as to provide for the appointment of investigators by the Solicitor of said

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State Court; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 612. By Representatives Lee, West, Bailey and Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to provide for the disposition of public property; to provide for allocation of funds for the promotion and advertisement of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 625. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Education of New ton County so as to change the provisions relative to the Chairman of the Board of Education of Newton County; to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to increase the fees of coroners for services in connection with the holding of inquests in counties having a population of not less than 66,000 or more than 73,000 according to the 1970 United States Decennial census, or any such future census; to provide an effective date.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 25. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide for a new State Per sonnel Board which shall provide policy direction for a State Merit Sys tem of Personnel Administration; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

SR 51. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A Resolution relative to the voter registration of high school students.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 57. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Ga. Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to change the provisions relative to funds to pay the expenses of pupil transportation; to provide that funds shall be paid to independent school systems only when the local boards of such systems request such funds.

SB 83. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Title 68A, "The Uniform Rules of the Road"; to prescribe speed restrictions for any street, roadway, or high way of this State: to provide a basic rule; to provide for maximum speed limits.

SB 99. By Senator Dean of the 31st: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-5, relating to the regulation of Chiro-

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practic and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board.

SB 131. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill relating to the State Personnel System of Personnel Administra tion; to provide for a declaration of purpose.

SB 66. By Senator Button of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, approved April 7, 1972, so as to provide the power of eminent domain over real personal or mixed property, whether held privately or by a public service corporation.

SB 129. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 56, relating to the regulation of the insurance industry, as amended, so as to provide that no group policy of accident and sickness insurance offered for sale in this State shall be issued or renewed after the effective date of this act.

SB 132. By Senators Summers of the 53rd, Langford of the 51st, Fincher of the 54th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to obtaining title to property by prescription, so as to provide an additional method for obtaining good title to property by adverse possession in regard to certain classes of property by adverse possession.

SB 137. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to authorize the Attorney General and the District Attorneys of Georgia, upon approval of a Superior Court Judge, to grant immunity from prosecution in criminal proceedings.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and referred to the Com mittee on State of Republic:

SR 51. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the voter registration of high school students; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, recently the General Assembly provided that each principal or assistant principal of every public and private high school in this State is a deputy to the Board of Registrars for the purpose of

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registering as electors those qualified students within the principal's school; and

WHEREAS, as a convenience to the applicant and to insure full participation in the civic and political affairs of this State, it is desirable to register as many young persons as possible; and
WHEREAS, it appears that little use is being made of this useful device.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL AS SEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the State Department of Education is hereby urged to encourage each principal of every public high school of this State to take advantage of the opportunity to register those qualified applicants as electors within his public school.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the State School Superintendent.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:
SB 57. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to funds to pay the expenses of pupil transportation; to provide that funds shall be paid to independent school systems only when the local boards of such systems request such funds; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 66. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, so as to provide the power of eminent domain over real, personal or mixed property, whether held privately or by a public service corporation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 83. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Title 68A, "The Uniform Rules of the Road"; to prescribe speed restrictions for any street, roadway, or high way of this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 99. By Senator Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-5, relating to the regulation of Chiro practic and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, so as to change the

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compensation of the members of the board; to change certain license fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 129. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 56, relating to the regulation of the insurance industry, so as to provide that no group policy of accident and sickness insurance offered for sale in this State shall be issued or renewed after the effective date of this Act by any insurer or hospital service non profit corporation or medical service nonprofit corporation transacting business in this State which excludes or reduces the benefits payable to services to be rendered; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 131. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 132. By Senators Summers of the 53rd, Langford of the 51st, Fincher of the 54th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to obtaining title to property by prescription, so as to provide an additional method for obtaining good title to property by adverse possession in regard to certain classes of property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 137. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to authorize the Attorney General and the District Attorneys of Georgia, upon approval of a Superior Court Judge, to grant im munity from prosecution in criminal proceedings; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 25. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide policy direc tion for a State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 308. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th and others:
A Bill to create the Superior Court Judges Retirement System; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to create the Superior Court Judges Retire ment System; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a Board of Trustees and its members, powers, duties and authority; to provide for a Superior Court Judges Retirement System Fund; to provide for the deposit and expenditure of funds; to provide for the investment and reinvestment of funds; to authorize the Board of Trustees to employ an agent or agents and enter into certain con tracts; to provide for hearings; to provide for the adoption of tables; to provide for the payment of retirement and disability benefits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the determination of eligibility for benefits; to provide for refunds and repayments; to pro vide for records and books; to provide for the preparation and presenta tion of annual financial statements; to provide for the acceptance of gifts, grants or bequests, and the use, sale or investment thereof; to require certain persons becoming superior court judges to make certain contributions into the Fund; to provide for Senior Judges and their qualifications, powers, duties and authority; to provide for the appoint ment of certain persons as Senior Judges of the Superior Courts; to prohibit certain members of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System from contributing to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; to prohibit certain Senior Judges from being eligible for election or appointment to certain other offices, or to practice law while receiving certain retirement pay; to provide for the mandatory and voluntary assignment and service of Senior Judges as judges of the superior courts, and the practices, procedures, qualifications and re quirements connected therewith; to provide for the payment of additional compensation and expenses for service by Senior Judges; to provide for employee and employer contributions and the basis for such contribu tions; to provide for payroll deductions and the practices, procedures, qualifications and restrictions connected therewith; to provide for credit able service; to provide for prior service and credit for such prior service; to provide for applications; to provide for the payment of contributions for prior service and creditable service; to provide for the payment of certain funds by certain retirement systems to the Superior Court Judges Retirement System; to provide for retirement benefits and the practices, procedures and methods for calculating such benefits; to provide for eligibility for benefits; to provide for disability benefits and disability retirement; to provide for elections and con version of benefits; to provide for the withdrawal of certain funds; to provide for the payment of death benefits; to provide for the transfer of employer and employee contributions from the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund to the Superior Court Judges Retirement System Fund; to provide that the State Attorney General shall be the legal advisor of the Board of Trustees; to provide that persons knowing-

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ly making false statements or falsifying or permitting to be falsified any record or records of the System shall be guilty of a misdemeanor in certain cases; to provide for penalties; to provide for the correction of errors and the adjustment of benefits; to provide for the payment of the administrative expense of the Fund from funds appropriated or available for the operation of the superior courts; to amend an Act known as the "Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund Act", ap proved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 259), as amended, so as to remove judges of the superior courts from membership in said Retire ment Fund; to correct certain references in said Act; to change certain references in the laws of this State; to amend an Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 1, 1946 (Ga. Laws 1946, p. 228), an Act approved February 16, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 341), an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 493), an Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 293), an Act approved December 11, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 108), an Act approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 152), an Act approved February 28, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 380), an Act approved February 21, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 82), an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 486), an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 318), an Act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 301), an Act approved March 3, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 161), an Act approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 429), an Act approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 720), an Act approved March 2, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 102), an Act approved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 275), an Act ap proved March 11, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 249), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 785), so as to create the office of Senior Judge of the Superior Courts; to provide for the redesignation of certain persons as Senior Judges of the Superior Courts; to change the pro visions relative to eligibility for appointment; to change the provisions relative to the service by such judges as judges of the superior courts; to change the provisions relative to the appointing authority, assignment and compensation; to change the provisions requiring judges of the superior courts, emeritus, to be members of any Judicial Council which may be established by law; to provide for advice, consultation and as sistance to the Judicial Council of Georgia; to change the provisions requiring judges of the superior courts, emeritus, to consult with justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the Court of Appeals on certain matters; to require Senior Judges to consult with the Attorney General and his assistants in certain cases; to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; to change the provisions relative to the eligibility of judges to participate in said Fund; to correct certain references; to change the provisions relative to condi tions for retirement as Senior Judge; to change the provisions relative to benefits for widows; to change the provisions relative to retire ment age and pay; to change the provisions relative to retire ment under reduced benefits; to provide that this Act shall not deny or abridge any right, benefit, option, credit, or election to which any person was heretofore entitled; to provide that any action taken pur suant to the provisions of this Act shall not constitute any waiver of rights heretofore existing; to provide for the redesignation of certain judges as Chief Judges; to provide for severability; to provide effective

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dates; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

PART I
Section 1. This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Act Creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement System".
Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) "System" or "Retirement System" means the Superior Court Judges Retirement System created by this Act.
(b) "Fund" means the Superior Court Judges Retirement System Fund provided for by Section 4 of this Act.
(c) "Board" means the Board of Trustees provided for in Section 3 of this Act.
(d) "Creditable Service" means service performed after June 30, 1968, as a superior court judge and service performed as a superior court judge before such date as to those judges subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 8 of this Act, and service which qualifies as creditable service pursuant to Section 11 or Section 19 of this Act.
(e) "Inferior Courts" means juvenile courts and courts which have certain concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts and which are empowered to conduct trials by jury or try State offenses and which have presiding judges or solicitors but said term shall not include probate courts, justice courts, police courts, mayors' courts, municipal courts, small claims courts, and any courts, by whatever name desig nated, which were created by or are operated under the provisions of city charters.
(f) "Employer" shall mean the State of Georgia.
Section 3. There is hereby created the Superior Court Judges Retirement System which shall be administered by a Board of Trustees composed of the Governor, the Attorney General and the Director of the Fiscal Division of the State Department of Administrative Services.
Section 4. (a) The Board shall have control of the funds provided for in this Act, and all funds received by the Board shall be deposited in a special account to the credit of the Superior Court Judges Retire ment System Fund. The benefits provided for in this Act and all ad ministrative expenses shall be paid from said special account. The Board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with the pro visions of this Act.

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(b) The Board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in the making and disposing of their investments. Subject to said terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions, the Board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the Fund.

(c) The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes.

Section 5. The Board is hereby given the following powers and duties: To contract with proper Federal authorities for Old Age, Sur vivors' and Disability Insurance coverage under the Social Security Act; to provide for the collection of all money provided for in this Act; to provide for the payment of all administrative expenses; to hear and decide all applications for retii'ement and disability benefits provided for under this Act; to adopt such tables as it shall deem desirable in connection with the proper operation of the System; to provide for the payment of all retirement and disability benefits that may be deter mined to be due under the rules and regulations as adopted by the Board; to make and promulgate all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of the State of Georgia to carry out the provisions of this Act; to determine eligibility of persons to receive retirement benefits, and disability benefits under the provisions of this Act; to make provisions for refunds and repayments to persons who may be entitled to receive same; to keep records of all its meetings; and all other powers necessary for the proper administration of the provisions of this Act.

Section 6. The Board shall keep permanent records of all its ac counts in granting retirement and disability benefits, and shall keep proper records and books concerning the operation of the Board. The Board shall present each year at the beginning of the regular session of the General Assembly an annual financial statement of the System.

Section 7. The Board may take by gift, grant or bequest, any money, real or personal property, or any other thing of value and hold or invest the same for the uses and purposes of said System in ac cordance with the provisions of this Act.

Section 8. (a) Any person, except as otherwise provided in sub section (c) of this Section, becoming a superior court judge for the first time after June 30, 1968, and those judges subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section shall be members of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System, and shall make employee contributions into the Fund as provided for hereinafter.

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(b) Any judge of the superior court, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Section, whose office was created at the regular 1968 session of the General Assembly shall be a member of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System and shall make employee contributions into the Fund as provided for hereinafter.

(c) Any member of the General Assembly who has been in con tinuous service as such since the convening of the General Assembly in January, 1957, and who, without any break in such service, becomes a judge of the superior court, by election or appointment, shall be eligible to become a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts pursuant to the pro visions of the Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended, and any such judge shall receive the benefits and shall make the con tributions provided for in said Act, regardless of the time at which any such member of the General Assembly becomes a judge of the superior court.

(d) Any member of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System created by this Act shall not be eligible to make contributions to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia created by the Act creating the Office of Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended; nor shall any such member be eligible for appointment as Senior Judge pursuant to said Act.

(e) Any other provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any judge of the superior court who took office for the first time sub sequent to June 30, 1968, and who did not become a member of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund created by the Act approved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 259), as amended, shall be a member of the Retirement System created by this Act, and upon the payment of employee contributions into the Fund created by this Act that would have been paid under said Act had he been a member of said retirement fund, shall receive creditable service under this Act for all service as a judge of the superior court.

(f) Upon retirement, any member of the Retirement System created by this Act shall receive the benefits provided for by this Act.

(g) There is hereby created the office of Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, and any judge of the superior courts who retires pur suant to the provisions of this Act shall be a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, effective on the effective date of his retirement. Any Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, while receiving retirement pay, shall not be eligible for election or appointment to any other office in this State, and such Senior Judges may not practice law while receiving such retirement pay.

(h) The Supreme Court of Georgia may call upon such Senior Judges to serve as judges of the superior courts when the regular judge for some reason is unable to serve. Any such Senior Judge, until he reaches the age of sixty-five, shall be subject to designation and assign-

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nient by the Supreme Court of Georgia to act in the circuit in which he resides, or any adjoining circuit, either as additional or substitute judges, if, in the discretion of the Supreme Court of Georgia, it would expedite the administration of justice and the efficient operations of the courts in the State, or a Senior Judge may serve voluntarily in any
circuit upon reqeust of an active judge, under circumstances as con templated herein. After reaching age sixty-five such Senior Judges are also authorized to serve in the superior courts, in their discretion, either
by direction of the Supreme Court or voluntarily, as set out above. Such Senior Judges shall be compensated, in addition to the retirement pay provided for herein, in the amount of $50 per day for such services, plus expenses as provided by law, from State funds. Any county of this State, wherein a Senior Judge is called upon to serve shall be authorized
to supplement, from county funds, the compensation and expenses pro vided for herein.

Section 9. The prohibition of subsection (d) of Section 8 shall not apply to any judge of the superior court holding office as such on June 30, 1968, except such judges who are subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 8 of this Act. Nor shall any provision of this Act be construed to prohibit any judge of the superior court who held office as such at any time prior to June 30, 1968, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of Section 8 of this Act, from making con tributions to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia created by the Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended, and any such judge shall be eligible for appointment as Senior Judge pursuant to the provisions of said Act.

Section 10. (a) The basis for employee contributions to the Fund created by this Act shall be the salaries from State funds provided by law for judges of the superior courts. The Department of Administrative Services is hereby authorized and directed to deduct monthly from the salary of each judge of the superior court who is a member of the Retirement System created by this Act, seven and one-half percent of such salary to cover the employee contributions to the Fund created by this Act. The Department of Administratives Services is also directed to make an additional deduction from such salaries to cover the required employee tax for Social Security coverage. The Department of Admin istrative Services is hereby authorized and directed to pay from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts of the State, the required employer contribution for Social Security coverage on said judges. From funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of superior courts, the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay into the Retirement Fund created by this Act employer contributions, including contributions to fund any creditable service authorized by this Act, which, together with employee contributions and the earnings of the Fund, shall be an amount sufficient to fund the service and disability retirement benefits provided for by this Act.

(b) The deductions from State salaries and allowances payable to judges of the superior courts shall be made notwithstanding that the compensation and allowances fixed by law for such judges shall be

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reduced thereby. Such judges shall be deemed to consent and agree to the deductions made, and payment of the salary and compensation and allowances, less such deductions, shall be a full and complete discharge of all claims and demands whatsoever for the services rendered by such judges during the period covered by such payment.

Section 11. (a) Except for creditable service obtained pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 19 of this Act, any member of this Retirement System shall be eligible to receive creditable service for service rendered by him as a judge or solicitor of an inferior court, which service was rendered at any time prior to his election or appointment as judge of the superior court, as hereinafter provided.

(b) Such creditable service may be claimed for any year or portion thereof served by the member claiming such service in any position for which such creditable service is authorized by subsection (a) hereof.

(c) Any member claiming such prior service shall apply therefor to the Board and within ninety days after making such application shall pay employee contributions for such prior service on the basis of seven and one-half percent of the compensation paid to the member in the position he held during the period of time for which such prior service is claimed, except that such employee contributions, or a portion thereof, may be paid to the Board pursuant to subsection (d) hereof.

(d) If any member claiming such prior service was a member of a retirement system, which covered the position for which prior service is claimed, at the time such prior service was rendered, and such member has not withdrawn his employee contributions from such system, then the fiscal authority having control of the funds of such retirement system shall pay to the Board the employee contributions, plus earnings thereon, credited to the member under such retirement system. If the amount of such employee contributions plus earnings thereon is less than the amount required to be paid for such prior service under sub section (c) hereof, then the member claiming such prior service shall pay the difference between the amount so required and the amount paid to the Board by the fiscal authority of such retirement system.

(e) Upon the payment of employee contributions as provided by subsections (c) or (d) hereof, the Board shall enter on the records of the member, creditable service for all prior service claimed as provided herein.

(f) The political subdivision which paid the compensation of a mem ber for his service in a position for which prior service is authorized by this Section is hereby authorized to pay to the Board the employee's contributions, or any portion thereof, provided for by subsection (c) or (d) hereof for such prior service.

Section 12. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, every mem ber who has attained the age of seventy years shall be retired forthwith and, hereafter, every such member shall be retired on the first day of

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the calendar month next succeeding that in which he attains the age of seventy years. The foregoing mandatory retiremeent age shall not be applicable to any member holding office on July 1, 1975, who, upon attaining age seventy, would not be eligible to retire and receive the maximum retirement benefits authorized by subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) The maximum retirement benefits shall be based on twentyfive years of creditable service and the attainment of age sixty-five or sixteen years of service as a contributing member while serving as a superior court judge and the attainment of age sixty-five. After com pleting such years of service, after which no further employee con tributions shall be paid into the Fund, and upon attaining age sixty-five, a judge of the superior court shall be entitled to retire and receive a monthly retirement benefit equal to two-thirds of the monthly State salary now or hereafer paid to judges of the superior courts.

Section 13. (a) In lieu of retirement at the maximum benefits as provided by subsection (b) of Section 12 of this Act, a member may retire at any time after attaining age 60 and after obtaining a minimum of ten years' creditable service, of which a minimum of four years shall have been actual service as a superior court judge, and the monthly re tirement benefit for such early retirement shall be a percentage of the maximum retirement benefits provided by subsection (b) of Section 12 of this Act based on the number of years of creditable service of the member and his attained age at the time of retirement, in accordance with actuarial tables adopted by the Board as recommended by its actuary.

(b) A member may retire pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 12 of this Act or pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section by making written application to the Board of Trustees setting forth at what time, not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days subsequent to the filing of such application, he desires to be retired.

Section 14. After obtaining a minimum of ten years' creditable ser vice, any member who shall become totally and permanently disabled to the extent that he is unable to perform the duties of his office shall be entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit which shall be a percentage of the maximum retirement benefits provided by subsection (b) of Section 12 of this Act based on the number of years of creditable service of the member and his attained age at the time of retirement, in accordance with actuarial tables adopted by the Board as recommended by its actuary, or one-half of the State salary now or hereafter paid to judges of the superior courts, whichever benefit is greater. In adopting such actuarial tables, as recommended by its actuary, the Board shall be authorized to consider and apply any accruals to the Fund brought about by Sections 16 and 17 of this Act. The disability of any member applying for disability retirement benefits shall be determined by the Board in the same manner and under the same procedure as disability of State employees is determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as the same is now or may hereafter be amended. Disability retirement benefits

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shall become payable within thirty days after such disability is deter mined by the Board as herein provided.
Section 15. Until the first payment of any member's retirement benefit becomes normally due after said member becomes eligible to retire, he may request the Board of Trustees to convert the monthly retirement benefit, otherwise payable to him, into a modified monthly retirement benefit of equivalent actuarial value, payable to the member or a designated beneficiary or payable to the member and a designated beneficiary.

Section 16. Except as otherwise provided, if a member ceases to hold office as a superior court judge, he may withdraw the total sum, with interest, which he has paid into the Fund, but he shall not be eligible at any time after such withdrawal to become a member of the Retirement System, unless such member shall at a later date hold office as a superior court judge, in which event he shall be reinstated into the System in the same manner as if he had never before been a member of the System. Any such reinstated member shall have the privilege of reestablishing any prior creditable service by making reimbursement of the amount withdrawn plus interest within sixty days of the certifi cation of such amount by the Board of Trustees.
Section 17. (a) If a member who has attained a minimum of ten years' creditable service dies before retirement, the surviving spouse of such member shall be entitled to receive for life or until the remarriage of such surviving spouse a monthly sum equal to fifty percent of the minimum retirement benefit which would have been payable to the member upon his earliest qualification date for retirement. If at the time of the death or remarriage of said surviving spouse, the total of the monthly payments made to her, as provided above, is less than the accumulated contributions plus interest made by the deceased member, then the difference shall be payable to the estate of the said spouse or to the estate of the deceased member as so designated by him in writing prior to his death.

(b) Should there not be a surviving spouse of a member covered by subsection (a) of this Section or if a member not covered by said sub section should die before retirement, the amount of accumulated con tributions made by such member, with interest thereon, shall be paid to his surviving spouse, if any, or to the living person, if any, nominated by written designation of the member duly executed and filed with the Board of Trustees, otherwise to the member's estate.

(c) Upon the death of a member who has qualified for retirement under any of the previous Sections of this Act, and had not requested the conversion set forth in Section 15 of this Act, the surviving spouse of such member, if married to the member at the time of retirement, shall be entitled to receive for life or until the remarriage of such surviving spouse a monthly sum equal to fifty percent of the retirement benefit for which the member had qualified.

(d) Should there not be a surviving spouse of a member covered by subsection (c) of this Section, the amount of accumulated contributions

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made by such member, without interest thereon, less any retirement benefits paid to the member, shall be paid to the living person, if any, nominated by written designation of the member duly executed and filed with the Board of Trustees, otherwise to the member's estate.

Section 18. The right to a retirement benefit, to the returns of contributions, any optional benefit or any other right accrued or ac cruing to any person under the provisions of this Act and the moneys in the Fund created by this Act are hereby exempt from any State, county, or municipal tax, and exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process whatsoever, and shall be unassignable except as in this Act specifically otherwise provided.

Section 19. (a) All employer and employee contributions, plus the earnings thereon, made to the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, pursuant to the Act known as the "Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund Act", approved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 259), as amended, by or on behalf of judges of the superior courts are hereby transferred to the Superior Court Judges Retirement System Fund created by this Act. All judges of the superior courts, who, on June 30, 1975, are members of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund provided by the aforesaid Act, shall become members of the Retire ment System created by this Act, effective on July 1, 1975. Any credit able service credited to any such judge of the superior courts, pursuant to said Act, on June 30, 1975, shall be deemed to be creditable service for the purposes of this Act, effective July 1, 1975.

(b) All employer and employee contributions, plus the earnings thereon, made to the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, pur suant to the Act known as the "Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund Act", approved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 259), as amended, by or on behalf of any person who was a member of said Retirement System, and who subsequently becomes a member of this Retirement System, shall be transferred to the Superior Court Judges Retirement System Fund created by this Act as of the date such person becomes a member of this Retirement System. Any creditable service credited to any such person pursuant to said Act shall be deemed to be creditable service for the purposes of this Act.

Section 20. The State Attorney General shall be the legal advisor of the Board of Trustees.

Section 21. Any person who shall knowingly make any false state ments or shall falsify or permit to be falsified any record or records of the System in any attempt to defraud the System as a result of such an act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof by any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or both, such fine and imprisonment to be at the discretion of the court. Should any change or error in the records result in any member or beneficiary receiving from the Funds more or less than he would have been entitled to receive had the records been correct, the Board of Trustees shall have the power to correct such error and to adjust as far as practicable

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the payments in such a manner that the actuarial equivalent of the benefit to which such member or beneficiary was correctly entitled shall be paid.

Section 22. To pay the administrative expense of the Fund, upon the receipt of a request from the Board of Trustees on or after the effective date of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services is hereby authorized and directed to pay from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts of the State, into the Fund an amount equivalent to one percent of the compensation paid from State funds to the judges of the superior courts of Georgia for personal services ren dered by them as reflected by the State Auditor's Report for the previous fiscal year.

Section 23. The Board is hereby authorized and directed to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act and to dis tribute the same to the judges of the superior courts.

PART II

Section 24. An Act known as the "Trial Judges and Solicitors Re tirement Fund Act", approved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 259), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from subsection (e) of Section 2 the following:

"superior court judge",

so that when so amended, subsection (e) of Section 2 shall read as follows:

"(e) 'Creditable Service' means service performed as a con tributing member of the Fund after June 30, 1968, while a solicitor general or judge or solicitor of an inferior court, and service per formed prior to June 30, 1968, as judge or solicitor of an inferior court when employer and employee contributions for such prior service are paid into said Fund as provided for in this Act."

Section 25. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:

"Section 3. (a) There is hereby created the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund which shall be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; provided, however, that only for the purpose of administering said Fund, one district attorney shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System and shall be elected as hereinafter provided.

(b) The ex officio member who shall be a district attorney shall be elected annually by the District Attorneys Association of Georgia.

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The first such district attorney shall be elected at the regular June, 1968, meeting of the District Attorneys Association of Georgia, and the term of office as an ex officio member on said Board shall begin on July 1, 1968, and expire on June 30, 1969. Subsequent members shall be elected or reelected annually thereafter at the June meeting of such Association, and shall take office on July 1, following their election."

Section 26. Said Act is further amended by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c) of Section 8 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (a), (b), and (c) of Section 8 to read as follows:

"Section 8. (a) Any person, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Section, becoming a district attorney for the first time, or solicitor of an inferior court, after June 30, 1968, shall be a member of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, and shall begin making employee contributions into said Fund as pro vided for hereinafter.

(b) Any district attorney except as otherwise provided in sub section (c) of this Section, whose office was created at the regular 1968 session of the General Assembly shall be a member of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund and shall not be eligible to become a district attorney, emeritus and shall begin making em ployee contributions into said Fund as provided for hereinafter.

(c) Any member of the General Assembly who has been in continuous service as such since the convening of the General As sembly in January, 1957, and who, without any break in such service, becomes a district attorney, by election or appointment, shall be eligible to become a district attorney, emeritus, as the case may be, regardless of the time at which any such member becomes a district attorney."

Section 27. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 11 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 11 to read as follows:

"Section 11. (a) The basis for employer and employee con tributions to said Fund with respect to district attorneys shall be the salaries from State funds provided by law for such district attorneys, and the Fiscal Division of the Department of Adminis trative Services is hereby authorized and directed to deduct monthly from such salaries ten percent of such amount to cover employee contributions to the Fund. The Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services is also directed to make an addition al deduction to cover the required employee tax for Social Se curity coverage. The Fiscal Division of the Department of Admin istrative Services is hereby authorized and directed to pay from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts of the State, the required employer contribution for Social Security coverage on said district attorneys. From funds

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appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of superior courts, the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay into the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund monthly employer contributions which shall be equal to the amount contributed monthly by the district attorneys.

(b) The deductions from State salaries and allowances payable to district attorneys shall be made notwithstanding that the com pensation and allowances fixed by law for such shall be reduced thereby. Such district attorneys shall be deemed to consent and agree to the deductions made, and payment of the salary and compensation and allowances, less such deductions, shall be a full and complete discharge of all claims and demands whatsoever for the services rendered by such district attorneys during the period covered by such payment."

Section 28. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 18 the following:

"judge of the superior court or",

and by striking from said Section the following:

"judges and",

so that when so amended, Section 18 shall read as follows:

"Section 18. After obtaining a minimum of ten years' credit able service, any member may retire on a monthly retirement benefit upon written application to the Board of Trustees setting forth at what time, not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, subsequent to the execution and filing thereof, he desires to be retired, provided the member at the time so specified for retirement has attained age sixty-five. The maximum retirement benefits shall be based on twenty-five years of service as a contributing member of said Fund and the attainment of age sixty-five, no further em ployee or employer contributions shall be paid into said Fund. Any district attorney, while receiving retirement pay, shall not be eligible for election or appointment to any other office in this State, and such district attorneys may not practice law while receiving such retirement pay. Any judge or solicitor of an inferior court, while receiving retirement pay, shall not be eligible for election or ap pointment to any other office in this State and may not practice law while receiving retirement pay unless he was authorized to engage in the private practice of law while actively serving as such judge or solicitor. Upon retirement, a member shall receive a monthly benefit which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his accumulated contributions at the time of his retirement and a matching monthly benefit derived from contributions of the em ployer based on actuarial tables adopted by the Board as recom mended bv its actuary."

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Section 29. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 27 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 27 to read as follows:

"Section 27. To pay the administrative expense of the Fund, upon the receipt of a request from the Board of Trustees on or after the effective date of this Act and each year thereafter, the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services is hereby authorized and directed to pay from funds appropriated or other wise available for the operation of the superior courts of the State, into the Fund an amount equivalent to two perecent (2%) of the compensation paid from State funds to the district attorneys of the superior courts of Georgia for personal services rendered by them as reflected by the State Auditor's Report for the previous fiscal year."

Section 30. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 29 the following:

"judges and solicitors general of the superior courts",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"district attorneys",

so that when so amended Section 29 shall read as follows:

"Section 29. The Board is hereby authorized and directed to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act and to distribute the same to the district attorneys, to the judges and solicitors of inferior courts and to the governing authorities paying the cost of the operation of the inferior courts prior to the time employee and employer contributions shall become payable as provided in this Act."

PART III

Section 31. The words "judge of the superior courts, emeritus" or "judges of the superior courts, emeritus" or "judge, emeritus" or "judges' emeritus", when referring to any judge or judges of the superior courts, emeritus, are hereby stricken wherever the same appear in an Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended, or in any other law of this State, and the words, "Senior Judge of the Superior Courts" or "Senior Judges of the Superior Courts" or "Senior Judge" or "Senior Judges", respectively, are hereby inserted in lieu of such stricken words.

Section 32. An Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 1, 1946 (Ga. Laws 1946, p. 228), an Act approved February 16, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 341), an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 493), an

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Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 293), an Act ap proved December 11, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 108), an Act approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 152), an Act ap proved February 28, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 380), an Act approved February 21, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 82), an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 486), an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 318), an Act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 301), an Act approved March 3, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 161), an Act ap proved April 5, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 429), an Act approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 720), an Act approved March 2, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 102), an Act approved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 275), an Act approved March 11, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 249), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 785), is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:

"Section 1.--There is hereby created the office of Senior Judge of the Superior Courts. Any judge of the superior court who was appointed Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus prior to July 1, 1975, is hereby redesignated as Senior Judge of the Superior Courts effective July 1, 1975. Any judge of the superior court eligible for appointment as Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus on July 1, 1975, or who becomes eligible after said date shall be designated as Senior Judge of the Superior Courts upon accepting such appoint ment."

Section 33. Said Act is further amended by striking from the first paragraph of Section 2, the following:
"Likewise, any Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Georgia who shall have attained the age of sixty-eight (68) years and shall be in at least his tenth (10th) year of service as a Judge of the Superior Court of this State, or any Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Georgia who shall have been in service as a Judge of the Superior Court for ten (10) years and becomes dis abled from continuing his duties as Judge of the Superior Court shall be eligible to appointment to Judge of the Superior Court Emeritus, satisfactory evidence of such disability having been pre sented to the board of trustees herein created and a recommendation of appointment having been made by a majority of said board.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Likewise, any Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Georgia shall be eligible for appointment to Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, for early retirement with reduced benefits who shall have attained the age of sixty-five (65) years and who shall be in at least his tenth (10th) year of actual service as a Judge of the Superior Court, as distinguished from creditable service, or for disability retirement, any judge who, after ten (10) years of credit able service, including four (4) years of actual service as Superior Court Judge, with ten (10) years of contribution as hereafter pro vided, irrespective of age, becomes disabled from continuing his

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duties as Judge of the Superior Court, shall be eligible to appoint ment to Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, satisfactory evidence of such disability having been presented to the Board of Trustees herein created and a recommendation of appointment having been made by a majority of said Board."

Section 34. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 in its entirety which reads as follows:
"Section 5. That all persons appointed as judge of the superior courts, emeritus shall hold such office for life: provided, however, that such judges of the superior courts, emeritus, are prohibited from practicing as attorneys, proctors, or solicitors in any court of the United States. The Governor may call upon such judges to serve as judges of the superior courts when the regular judge for some reason is unable to serve. Such judges are also authorized to serve in the superior courts as may be otherwise provided by law. The Governor may also call upon justices emeritus of the Georgia Supreme Court and of the Georgia Court of Appeals to serve as judges of the superior courts of this State when the regular judge is for any reason unable to serve, and said justices emeritus are also authorized to serve in the superior courts as judges of said courts.",
and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows:
"Section 5. All persons appointed as Senior Judge of the Su perior Courts under this Act shall hold such office for life: Provided, however, that such Senior Judges of the Superior Courts are pro hibited from practicing as attorneys, proctors, or solicitors in any court of the United States. The Supreme Court of Georgia may call upon such judges to serve as judges of the superior courts when the regular judge for some reason is unable to serve. Any such judge, until he reaches the age of sixty-five, shall be subject to designation and assignment by the Supreme Court of Georgia to act in the circuit in which he resides, or any adjoining circuit, either as additional or substitute judge, if, in the discretion of the Supreme Court of Georgia, it would expedite the administration of justice and the efficient oper ations of the courts in the State, or a Senior Judge may serve volun tarily in any circuit upon request of an active judge, under circum stances as contemplated herein. After reaching age sixty-five such judges are also authorized to serve in the superior courts, in their dis cretion, either by direction of the Supreme Court or voluntarily, as set out above. Such judges shall be compensated, in addition to the salary provided for herein, in the amount of $50 per day for such ser vices, plus expenses as provided by law from State funds. Any county of this State, wherein a Senior Judge is called upon to serve, shall be authorized to supplement, from county funds, the compensation and expenses provided for herein."

Section 35. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6, which reads as follows:

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"Section 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that a Judge of the Superior Courts, Emeritus, shall be a member ex officio of any Judicial Council which may be established by Law.",

in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6, to read as follows:

"Section 6. A Senior Judge of the Superior Courts shall advise, consult and assist the Judicial Council of Georgia when requested by such Council."

Section 36. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 7 in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows:

"Section 7. It shall also be the duty of the Senior Judges of the Superior Courts to consult with the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals, and to advise and assist each of said Courts in the revision of the rules of practice of the said Courts and in handling the administrative duties now or hereafter placed upon said Courts or the members thereof by law. It shall be the duty of the Senior Judges of the Superior Courts, holding office under this Act to consult with the Attorney General and the Assistants to the Attorney General upon legal matters, when their advice and consultation are requested."

Section 37. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 8, which reads as follows:

"Section 8. Under this Act there is hereby created the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia. The Trustees of said fund shall be the Governor of Georgia, the Treasurer of the State of Georgia and the Attorney General of Georgia. All payments to this Fund shall be made to the Treasurer of said State.",

in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows:

"Section 8. There is hereby created the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia which shall be administered by a Board of Trustees composed of the Governor, Attorney General and the Director of the Fiscal Division of the State Department of Admin istrative Services."

Section 38. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9 in its entirety, which reads as follows:

"Section 9. All judges of the superior courts of the State of Georgia who qualify under this Act shall be eligible to participate in said fund: Provided, however, that in order to be eligible to receive the benefits provided by this Act, a judge of the superior court must begin making the contributions required by this Act by December 31, 1964, or within ninety (90) days after taking office

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as judge of the superior court, whichever date shall be later. Any judge who shall fail to have made the contributions required by this Act within the time required by this Section shall be forever barred from participating in the fund.

Any judge who desires to qualify under this Act to participate in said fund shall, as a prerequisite to such participation, pay into the fund a sum of money equal to the contributions required by this Act from the date of the beginning of his service as judge until the date said sum of money is paid into the fund. In addition to said sum of money such person shall at the same time pay into the fund an amount of money equivalent to six per cent (6%) simple interest on said sum of money for each year from the beginning of his service as a judge until the date of paying the contributions into the fund.",

and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 9 to read as follows:

"Section 9. (a) All judges of the superior courts of the State of Georgia who qualify under this Act shall be eligible to participate in said Fund. Provided, however, that in order to be eligible to receive the benefits provided by this Act, a judge of the superior court becoming eligible to participate in said Fund on or after July 1, 1975, must begin making contributions required by this Act, as of January 1, 1976, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) hereof, or within ninety days after taking office as judge of the superior court, whichever date shall be later. Any judge who shall fail to have made the contributions required by this Act within the time required by this Section shall be forever barred from partici pating in the Fund.

(b) Any judge who was eligible to participate in the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia, or the District Attor ney's Retirement Fund, prior to June 30, 1968, and did not elect so to do, or withdrew from such fund after having participated, who desires to qualify under this Act, to participate in said Fund, shall, as a prerequisite to such participation, pay into the Fund a sum of money equal to the contributions required by this Act for each of the years that said judge has served as a superior court judge or district attorney from January 1, 1965, up to and including the year that such judge may be appointed as Senior Judge of the Superior Courts under this Act. Provided that the amount due as contribution for any service prior to January 1, 1965, shall be pay able after qualification as Senior Judge, and shall be deducted from retirement benefits monthly in amount sufficient to liquidate such amount due in five years, provided upon death of Senior Judge prior to full payment, balance of such obligation to be canceled.

Section 39. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 10, subsection (a), paragraph (2), in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows:

"(2) He has for a period of nineteen (19) years made payment to said Fund at the rate herein specified. However, all judges who

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are over fifty (50) years of age shall be eligible to retire when they have attained the age of sixty-eight (68) years at two-thirds (%) the salary paid by the State to said judges, provided said judges have served for at least nineteen (19) years and shall have made payments to said Fund at the rate therein specified until they have reached the age of sixty-eight (68) years, said payments to commence from the effective date of this Act: Provided, that any judge who shall, by virtue of the amendment of this Act, approved February 16, 1950, be made eligible for appointment as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, and who shall not have made pay ments to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia at the time of the passage of said amendment shall be required to pay into said Fund the amount fixed by this Act for each of the years that said judge has served as a superior court judge from January 1, 1951, up to and including the year that said judge may be appointed as Senior Judge of the Superior Courts: Provided, such judge has served at least four years in one complete term or its equivalent number of years in two or more terms as judge of the superior court. Any superior court judge in order to qualify under the provisions of this Section, who previously served as District Attorney, shall have contributed to the District Attorney's Retire ment Fund from the date of enactment of the District Attorney's Retirement Fund, or from the time said judge became a District Attorney whichever is the later date. In the event that a judge shall receive credit under the provisions of this subsection for service as a District Attorney the Trustees of the District Attorney's Re tirement Fund are hereby authorized and directed to transfer the amounts which said judge shall have contributed to said Fund to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia. Likewise, in the event a judge shall, as a requirement for retirement under this Act, claim credit for contributions made in any other retire ment system countable as creditable service in this Act, the trustees of such retirement fund are hereby authorized and directed to transfer the amounts which said judge shall have contributed to said fund to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia. If such other accumulated retirement contributions had been with drawn, such judge may, on or before January 1, 1976, pay into the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund a sum equal to contribu tions required annually under such other system, for as many years of prior service as he may elect, and claim credit for contributions thus made as if originally paid to the Superior Court Judges Retire ment Fund."

Section 40. Said Act is further amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of Section 10 (b), which read as follows:

"(1) He has reached the age of sixty-eight (68) years and has for a period of ten (10) years made payments to said fund at the rate herein specified and has been appointed Judge of the Superior Court Emeritus, as provided in Section 2 of this Act; or

(2) He has for a period of ten (10) years made payment to said fund at the rate herein specified and is prevented because of incapacity from continuing his duties as Judge of the Superior Court

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and has been appointed Judge of the Superior Court Emeritus, as provided in Section 2 of this Act; provided that ,any amount ac cruing prior to the passage of this Act may be paid at such times as the trustees of the superior court retirement fund may direct.",

and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (1) and (2) of Section 10(b), to read as follows:

"(1) He has reached the age of sixty-five (65) years and is in his tenth (10th) year of service as a Judge of the Superior Courts of this State, as distinguished from creditable service, and has for the period of his service as such judge made payments to the retire ment fund at the rate herein specified, and has been appointed as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, as provided in Section 2 of this Act; or

(2) He has at least ten (10) years of creditable service, as provided in this Act, of which four (4) years were as a superior court judge, and for ten (10) years has made payment to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia at the rate herein specified, including contributions to the Solicitor-General's (District Attorney's) Retirement Fund, and to any other retirement system in the judiciary or other branches of State government which are transferable and have been transferred to the Superior Court Judge's Retirement Fund of Georgia, and regardless of age, is prevented because of incapacity from continuing his duties as judge of the superior court, and has been appointed as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, as provided in Section 2 of this Act. If such other accumulated retirement contributions had been with drawn, such judge may, on or before January 1, 1976, pay into the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund a sum equal to contribu tions required annually under such other system, for as many years of prior service as he may elect, and claim credit for contributions thus made as if originally paid to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund."

Section 41. Said Act is further amended by striking the first para graph of subsection (a) of Section 10A, which reads as follows:

"Any superior court judge holding office on the effective date of this Act, shall have the option, which must be exercised, if at all, by not later than July 1, 1970, of electing to have his widow receive for the remainder of her life, upon his death, a benefit which shall be equal to the emeritus salary he would have received, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Section, had he lived and been appointed Superior Court Judge Emeritus, subject to the following conditions:",

in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Any superior court judge, subject to the provisions of this Act, holding office on July 1, 1975, shall have the option, which must be

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exercised, if at all, by not later than January 1, 1976, of electing to have his widow receive for the remainder of her life, upon his death, a benefit which shall be equal to the Senior Judge salary he would have received, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Section, had he lived and been appointed as a Senior Judge of the Superior Court under this Act, subject to the following conditions:".

Section 42. Said Act is further amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 10A, which reads as follows:

"(2) Any judge so electing shall not be eligible for appointment as Judge Emeritus until he is at least sixty years of age, except he may be appointed Judge Emeritus before reaching such age as a result of disability as provided in this Act.",

and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:

"(2) Any judge so electing shall not be eligible under this Act for appointment as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, if other wise qualified, unless he has made contributions for ten years on account of widow's benefits to the Superior Court Judges Retire ment Fund of Georgia, provided that in calculating ten years' con tribution, he may make contribution, at the rate provided for widow's benefits, for prior service as a district attorney or any creditable judicial position sufficient to total ten years' contribution as of the date of appointment as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts."

Section 43. Said Act is further amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of Section 11 (b) which read as follows:

"(1) Any judge of the superior court of the State of Georgia who shall have attained the age of 68 years and shall be in at least his 10th year of service as a judge of the superior court of this State; or

(2) any judge of the superior court of the State of Georgia who shall have been in service as a judge of the superior court for at least 10 years and becomes disabled from continuing his duties as judge of the superior court, who shall have attained the age of 62 years, satisfactory evidence of such disability having been pre sented to the board of trustees herein created and a recommendation of appointment having been made by a majority of said board.",

and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (1) and (2) of Section 11 (b) to read as follows:
"(1) He has reached the age of sixty-five years and is in his tenth year of service as a judge of the superior courts of this State, as distinguished from creditable service, and has for the period of his service as such judge made payments to the retirement fund at

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the rate herein specified, and has been appointed under this Act as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, as provided in Section 2 of this Act; or

(2) he has at least ten years of creditable service, as provided in this Act, of which four years were as a superior court judge, and for ten years has made payment to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia at the rate herein specified, including contributions to the District Attorney's Retirement Fund, and to any other retirement system in the judiciary or other branches of State government which are transferable and have been transferred to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia, and, regardless of age, is prevented because of incapacity from continuing his duties as judge of the superior court, and has been appointed under this Act as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts as provided in Section 2 of this Act."

Section 44. Said Act is further amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Section 12, which read as follows:

"(1) Any judge of the superior court of the State of Georgia who shall have attained the age of seventy years and shall be in at least his eleventh year of service as a judge of the superior court; or

(2) Any judge of the superior court who shall have been in service as a judge of the superior court for at least ten years and becomes disabled from continuing his duties as judge of the superior court, who shall have attained the age of 62 years, satisfactory evidence of such disability having been presented to the board of trustees, herein created and a recommendation of appointment having been made by a majority of said board.",

and inserting in lieu thereof new paragraphs (1) and (2) to read as follows:
"(1) Any judge of the superior courts of the State of Georgia who shall have attained the age of sixty-five years and shall be in at least his tenth year of actual service as a judge of the superior courts; or

(2) Any judge who has ten years of creditable service, as pro vided in this Act, of which four were actually as a superior court judge, and for ten years has made payment to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia at the rate herein specified, and the District Attorney's Retirement Fund, and to any other retirement system in the judiciary or other branches of State gov ernment which funds are transferable to the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia, and, regardless of age, is prevented because of incapacity from continuing his duties as judge of the superior courts, and has been appointed under this Act as a Senior Judge of the Superior Courts, as provided in Section 2 of this Act. If such other accumulated retirement contributions had been with-

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drawn, such judge may, on or before January 1, 1976, pay into the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund a sum equal to contribu tions required annually under such other system, for as many years of prior service as he may elect, and claim credit for contributions thus made as if originally paid to the Superior Judges Retirement
Fund."

PART IV
Section 45. The provisions of this Act shall not deny or abridge any right, benefit, option, credit or election to which any person was entitled under the provisions of the "Trial Judges and Solicitors Retire ment Fund Act", approved March 11, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 259), as amended, or an Act providing for the creation of the office of judge of the superior courts, emeritus, and creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended, or under any other applicable Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, and any action taken pursuant to this Superior Court Retirement System Act or paying any funds to any retirement board or system that may be designated in said Act and any action taken pursuant to any Section of this Act shall not be considered as a waiver of the rights of any person, including the rights enumerated in Georgia Code Annotated Number 24-2616(a) or any Act or Section of the aforesaid Emeritus Act of 1945, as amended, and constituted as the law of the State of Georgia prior to the enactment of this Superior Court Judges Retirement System Act.

Section 46. Wherever any law of this State uses the words "Senior Judge" to refer to any judge of the superior court who is holding office as an active judge of the superior court, such words are hereby stricken, and the words "Chief Judge" are hereby inserted in lieu of such stricken words. The words "Senior Judge of the Superior Courts" or "Sen ior Judge" shall refer only to Senior Judges of the Superior Court desi gnated as such pursuant to the provisions of the Act known as the "Act Creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement System" or the Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 362), as amended.

Section 47. In the event any Section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or un constitutional, 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 unconstitu tional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 48. This Act shall be effective for administrative purposes upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law. For all other purposes, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 1975.

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Section 49. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following1 amendment was read:

Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 308 by substituting in Section 12 (b), line 21 and line 22 the following: "benefit of $1,250 per month."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Baugh Burton Childers Crawford Da vis Dixon Dover Elliott Felton Glanton

Glover Ham Harris, B.B. Hill, G. Hudson Jordan Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder McDonald

Noble Parham Parkman Phillips, R. T. Sheats Smith, V. B. Tolbert Wall White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Bray Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Carnes Carter Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Clark,L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins

Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Dean Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes

Howard Howell Hutch in son Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles

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Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall

Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone

Sweat Taggart Thomason Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Calhoun Carr Carrell Chance Colwell Culpepper Dent

Evans, B. Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Horton Irvin, J. Irwin
Jessup Johnson, R. Keyton Larsen, W. W. Long

Matthews, C. McKinney Peters Rainey Sigman Thompson Townsend Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 144.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend the Committee substi tute to HB 308 by eliminating lines 20 and 21 of Section 14 and replacing with the following: "actuary, or $1,000 per month, whichever benefit is".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Baugh Beckham Burton

Childers Crawford Davis

Dover Felton Glover

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Ham Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Hudson Jordan Kilgore Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K.

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Leonard Linder Logan McDonald Noble Parham Parkman Petro

Phillips, R. T. Ray Smith, V. B. Tolbert Waddle Wall Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bargeron Beck Blackshear Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carter
Castleberry
Childs Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Clifton
Cole
Coleman Collins
Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Dean
Dixon Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R.
Jones
Karrh Keyton
KingKnight Kreeger
Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett '
Lucas
Mann Marcus
Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney
Miles Milford
Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams
Scott Shanahan
Sheats
Sigman
Sizemore
Smith, J. R.
Smyre
Snow
Sweat
Taggart
Thomason
Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Vaughn
Walker
Watson
West
White Whitmire
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Bailey Banks Battle Berry Bolster Bowman Carr Carrell Chance Colwell
Culpepper

Dent Elliott Evans, B. Harris, 3. G. Horton Irvin, J. Irwin
Jessup Johnson, R. Larsen, W. W. Long

Matthews, C. Peters Rainey Stone Thompson Townsend Twiggs Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 115.

The amendment was lost.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Barg'eron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childs

Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Dean Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat

Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin,R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh

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Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler

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Mullinax Nessmith Nix
Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sama Scott Shanahan

Sheats
Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart
Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Burton Childers Crawford Davis Dixon Felton Ham

Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Jordon Lane, Dick Matthews, D. R. McDonald Noble Parkham

Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Sigman Smith, V. B. Tolbert Wall Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bolster Bowman Carrell Colwell Culpepper Dent Elliott

Harris, J! G. Horton Irvin; J. Irwin Johnson, R. Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Peters

Rainey Stone Townsend Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 132, nays 25.

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

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Representative Buck of the 95th moved that HB 308 be ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The motion prevailed and HB 308 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 160. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Resolution calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of dedication of the Richard Russell monument.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 83. By Representatives Egan of the 25th and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide rules for the recognition and enforcement of moneyjudgments rendered in the courts of foreign states; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 83 as follows:
On page 2 by adding the word "or" on line 19 after the word "law;;" on line 21 after the word "defendant;" on line 23 after the word "mat ter;" on line 26 after the word "defend;" on line 27 after the word "fraud;" on line 29 after the word "state;" on line 31 after the word "judgment;"
On page 3 by adding the word "or" on line 4 after the word "court;" on line 17 after the word "state;" on line 22 after the word "him;" on line 28 after the word "judgment;" on line 33 after the word "state;"

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 116, nays 2.

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

HB 74. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend HB 74 as fol lows:
Eliminating the words "age or younger" on page 1 line 15 and eliminating the words "14 years of age or younger" on page 1 lines 25 and 26, and adding the word "minor" before the word children on line 25 on page 1.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Walker of the 115th and Larsen of the 119th move to amend HB 74 by striking Section 1 therefrom, by renumbering subsequent sections ac cordingly and by amending the caption accordingly.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray

Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon

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Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Egan Elliott Evans, B. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin,R.
Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh

Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R.
Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason
Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall
Watson West
White Whitmire
Williamson Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Castleberry Colwell Cox

Evans, W. D. Hill, G. Miles

Smith, V. B. Stone

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Bowman Fraser Harris, J. G.

Matthews, C. Peters Rainey Townsend

Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 160, nays 8.

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

Pursuant to HR 160, adopted by the House and Senate, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of dedicating the Richard B. Russell monument, was called to order by the Honorable Zell Miller, President of the Senate.

The Joint Session proceeded to the Capitol grounds where the presentation and dedication were made in the following order:

UNVEILING OF THE
MEMORIAL MONUMENT TO
Richard Brevard Russell, Jr. Georgia State Capitol
Friday, February 14, 1975

Convene joint session of General Assembly _

_. _ _ Zell Miller Lieutenant Governor

Presiding ,,......_...,,.._.... ._._.___... _______________......._..Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State, and Chairman, Richard Brevard Russell Monument Commission

Invocation

..

______----- _Rev. Langston Haygood

Pastor, First Presbyterian

Church, Winder, Georgia

Introduction of

Commission Members, Sculptor

and Russell Family .. ..................... ______ Ben W. Fortson, Jr.

Presentation of Monument ............................ Ben W. Fortson, Jr.

Acceptance of Monument ..... ........ .....__.__..... George Busbee Governor

Tribute to Senator Russell ______ ._______.. ________ Jimmy Carter Former Governor

Tribute to Senator Russell ... ...... ........... Herman Talmadge United States Senator

Benediction ........ ...... ................ .___._ ......... Dr. Henry Edward Russell Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tennessee
Dissolve joint session of General Assembly . ___ . ______ __ _ Zell Miller

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RICHARD BREVARD RUSSELL, JR. 1897--1971

Member, Georgia House of Representatives 1921 -- 1931

Speaker, Georgia House of Representatives 1927 -- 1931

Governor of Georgia 1931 -- 1933

United States Senator from Georgia 1933 -- 1971

President Pro Tempore, United States Senate 1969 -- 1971

"Self-restraint is essential to self-government."
Commencement Address University of Georgia July 1, 1963
"An enlightened and intelligent citizenry is vital to the proper functioning of our Democratic Si/stem."
Georgia Association of Broadcasters Convention June 19, 1965
SCULPTOR
William J. Thompson is Professor of Sculpture in the Department of Art at the University of Georgia, where he has taught since 1964. He is a native of Denver, Colorado and studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and Cranbrook Academy.
He has held many national, regional and local exhibitions and been selected for many major commissions and awards. Among his work are a sculpture of John F. Kennedy for the University of Dayton and a portrait sculpture of United States Senator Hugh Scott. He won the competition for Georgia's monument to be placed at the Andersonville National Park and is now working on the monument.
He was on leave of absence from the University of Georgia while working on the memorial to Senator Russell under contract with the Richard Brevard Russell Monument Commission. The Commission was established by the Georgia General Assembly and appropriated funds of $100,000 to erect a monument to Senator Russell on the grounds of the State Capitol.

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RICHARD BREVARD RUSSELL MONUMENT COMMISSION 1971-1974

Ben W. Portson, Secretary of State, Chairman

Jimmy Carter, Governor Lester Maddox, Lieutenant Governor George L. Smith II, Speaker of the House "Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House Steve Reynolds, State Senator Jack C. Fincher, Sr., State Senator **Howard T. Overby, State Senator A. B. C. (Brad) Dorminy, Jr., State Representative Paul E. Nessmith, Sr., State Representative

*Succeeded Speaker Smith upon his death. '"'Succeeded Senator Fincher upon his leaving the Senate.

The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session of the General Assembly dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 423. Do Pass. HB 538. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 36. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 389. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Daugherty of the 33rd, Secretary.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 17, 1975, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 17, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray B rown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton

Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray

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Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Carlisle Daugherty Hill, G.

Horton Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Wheeler Williams

Representative Russell of the 53rd was inadvertently recorded present in his absence this day.

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend Hugh L. Eichelberger, Jr., member of the General Executive Board of the Presbyterian Church In The United States, Atlanta, Georgia:
Our Father, help us to remember that we are to represent not only the interest of the people; but that we each have a higher calling to represent Your concerns, Your interest, and Your will. We confess that we have often been more concerned with pleasing our constituency than with pleasing You. We have often been more sensitive to special interests than to the cries of the poor, the needy and the despairing.
Grant to each of us a sensitive heart, and the courage to stand for justice and mercy even when those represent unpopular causes. Bless this House of Representatives and its members as they go about their work this day. Grant each person here the energy, the wisdom and the courage to do what they have been placed here to do. Make us particular mindful of those whose lives are darkened by unemployment and poverty. Grant that this body might be an instrument of Your justice and mercy for all Georgians. In Your name we pray, Amen.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General
Calendar in any order that he desires.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 721. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-9, relating to Air Quality Control, so as to provide that considerations of economic cost of technical feasibilityshall be subordinate to considerations of public health ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 722. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Harden of the 154th, Ham of the 80th, Ross of the 76th, Bargeron of the 83rd, McDonald of the 12th, Irwin of the 130th, Evans of the 84th, Edwards of the 20th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to prohibit hunting with dogs during daylight hours in certain counties of this State with certain exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HB 723. By Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, Gammage of the 17th, Childers of the 15th, Edwards of the 110th, Buck of the 95th, King of the 96th, Linder of the 44th, Clifton of the 107th, Long of the 142nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing so as to require that an applicant for a license as a funeral director hold a valid embalmer's license approved by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 724. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the

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Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 725. By Representatives Carter of the 146th and Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide that on the trial of all criminal cases the jury shall be the judges of the law and the facts, and shall give a general verdict of "guilty" or "not guilty"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 726. By Representative Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to prohibit any public utility or its affiliate from engaging, directly or indirectly, in certain promotional advertising; to provide for definitions; to provide penalties for the violation of this Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 727. By Representative Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-108, relating to the Department of Human Resources, its duties, functions and powers so as to authorize the department to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations relating to recreation programs, facilities and equipment in nursing homes operating in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 728. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Tattnall County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Tattnall County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 729. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 67-117 relating to the procedure for cancellation of mortgages so as to provide that mortgage cancellation shall be mandatory and shall be the responsibility of the mortgagee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 730. By Representatives Thomason, Harris and Johnson of the 8th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pickens County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 731. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife so as to repeal the provisions relating to prohibitions against miscegenation; to repeal the provisions relating to the definition of a "white person" to repeal the provisions relating to births of children of white and colored parents; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 163-731. By Representatives Cooper and Howard of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards of the 20th, Adams of the 14th, Adams of the 36th, Games of the 43rd, Lane of the 40th, Irvin of the 23rd, Parkman of the 66th and Burruss of the 21st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself; to provide a Governor shall not be eligible to be popularly elected to more than two consecutive terms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 732. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Hall of. the 127th and Evans of the 99th:
\
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Crime Information Center and a criminal justice information system so as to change the composition of the Advisory Council for the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide that the Governor shall be Chairman of the Ad visory Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 733. Representatives Burton of the 47th, McKinney of the 35th, Noble of the 48th and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to prohibit noise pollution in Ga.; to provide a short title; to amend Code Title 88, known as the "Georgia Health Code", so as to add a new Code Chapter; to provide definitions; to provide for studies, recommendations, and assistance by the Department of Human Re sources in the area of noise pollution regulation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 734. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, McKinney of the 35th, Noble of the 48th and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", so as to define rapid transit rail vehicle; to provide maximum rapid transit rail vehicle exterior noise levels; to provide maximum rail transit system facilities noise levels; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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HB 735. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Beck of the 148th and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to require county offices to open to the public for certain minimum numbers of hours and in each calendar week; to provide for exceptions; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 736. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1 relating to the maximum rate of interest on real estate loans so as to provide that intangible recording taxes paid by the borrower on long-term real estate loans shall not be considered interest and shall not be taken into account in the calcula tion of interest; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 737. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other fi nancial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to repeal the provisions authorizing the State to collect franchise taxes and income taxes from banks and certain other financial institutions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 738. By Representatives Sweat of the 150th, Reaves of the 147th, Dixon of the 151st, Colwell of the 4th, Matthews of the 145th and Poster of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide that the State shall be liable for damages to beehives caused by bears under certain conditions; to provide that the owner of the beehive shall have the right to destroy bears under certain conditions; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 739. By Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Richardson of the 52nd, Ray of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Elliott of the 49th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6402, relating to the payment of county taxes, so as to change the installment dates in certain counties for the payment of such taxes and a penalty for nonpayment of installments when due so as to strike the ten percent penalty on delinquent installments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 740. By Representative Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1103 relating to the form of the official election ballot so as to provide that the incumbency of a candidate seeking election to the office he then holds shall be indicated on the ballot; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 741. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Marcus of the 26th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend Act No. 1242 known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to revise and change the provisions relating to instruction of pupils who are married, a parent, or pregnant, whether married or unmarried; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 164-741. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Larsen of the 27th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Davis and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all sessions of the General Assembly and all meetings of any committee, subcommittee or conference committee on the General Assembly shall be open to the public; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 742. By Representative Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt from the tax levied by said Act the sale or use of drugs prescribed by physicians; to levy an additional tax on certain items of tangible personal property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 743. By Representative Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965" so as to exclude from the retail sales and use tax authorized to be levied under said Act certain exemptions from the tax levied under the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:
HB 666. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act to designate counsel to represent public officials;

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so as to clarify the circumstances under which the Governor may designate legal counsel for a public officer, public official, board or bureau, or any of its members; and for other purposes.

HB 667. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Department of Law so as to provide for the appointment, employment and removal of deputy Attorney General, assistant Attorneys General, special assistant Attorneys General, other attorneys, para-professional personnel, clerical assistants, and other employees or independent contractors; to provide that neither the Attorney General nor any other attorney at law em ployed full time by the Department of Law shall engage in the private practice of law during his term of appointment; to provide that at torneys at law under independent contract to the Department of Law may engage in the private practice of law; to provide that the Governor shall be authorized to appoint two attorneys for such period of time as his executive counsel; and for other purposes.

HB 668. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend Section 40-1602 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to clarify the duties of the Attorney General and the circumstances under which the Attorney General shall act at the direction of the Governor; and for other purposes.

HB 669. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Childs of the 51st and Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Department of Law so as to clarify the power of the Attorney General to investigate into the af fairs of the State or any of its agencies or authorities or any person or organization dealing with the same; and for other purposes.

HB 670. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Childers of the 15th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Carlisle of the 71st, Lee of the 72nd and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades so as to provide for the regulation of the practice of geology; to provide a short title ("Registration of Geologists Act of 1975"); and for other purposes.

HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors; and for other purposes.

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HB 672. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Smith of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide for the recall of certain elected officials in certain counties and municipalities of this State (county population in excess of 500,000); and for other purposes.

HB 673. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Pur chases (now Commissioner of the Dept. of Administrative Services), so as to provide that fidelity bonds covering State employees procured by the Commissioner shall name as beneficiaries and insureds under the terms thereof all public officers and officials required by law to be bonded; and for other purposes.

HB 674. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to provide that public officers and officials, holding statewide of fices, who are required by law to be bonded, shall be indemnified for certain liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties; and for other purposes.

HB 675. By Representatives Evans of the 84th, Colwell of the 4th, Cox of the 141st, Twiggs of the 4th and Linder of the 44th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as Georgia Building Authority Act, Amended-Security Guards, so as to provide that it shall be illegal to beg, panhandle, solicit, or to sell goods, ware, or other objects or services within State buildings, or on the grounds, sidewalks or other ways, except under certain conditions and to authorize the Authority to provide for security guards under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 676. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide for an adequate program for education in Georgia so as to authorize instructional personnel to attend certain meetings; and for other purposes.

HB 677. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 678. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the allowance of the sheriff for feeding county prisoners; and for other purposes.

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HB 679. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 680. By Representative Peters of the 2nd: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
HB 681. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A Bill to amend Code Section 34-609 relating to the form of registration cards so as to change the provisions relative to the form of the regis tration card; and for other purposes.
HB 682. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to create a Revenue Sharing Advisory Council; and for other purposes.
HB 683. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A Bill to amend Code Section 34-301, relating to the powers and duties of the Secretary of State in elections, so as to require the Secretary of State to send the official lists of candidates to the election superintendent no later than certain specified days; and for other purposes.

HB 684. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidating the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County so as to change the compensation of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Echols County; and for other purposes.

HB 685. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Echols County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount which the sheriff may receive as salary; and for other purposes.

HB 686. By Representatives Irvin of the 10th, and McDonald of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives so as to change the composition of certain Representative Districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 687. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-13, relating to absentee voting in municipal primaries and elections so as to require the use of absentee ballots in all municipal primaries and elections; to provide the proce dures for voting by absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elections; and for other purposes.

HB 688. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilcox County upon an annual salary so as to change the method of paying the expenses con nected with said office; and for other purposes.

HB 689. By Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 47-10 relating to lobbying so as to pro hibit certain lobbying activities by officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 690. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Noble of the 48th. Linder of the 44th, Petro of the 46th, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Williamson of the 45th, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relative to the designation of county registrars, their appointment, terms of office, compensation, the duties of chief registrar and their appointment in certain counties, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of county registrars in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

HB 691. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Clark of the 55th, Linder of the 44th, Petro of the 46th, Williamson of the 45th, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relating to the designation of county registrars, their appointment, terms of office, compensation, the duties of chief registrar and their appointment in certain counties, so as to provide for a minimum salary for the chief registrar of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

HB 692. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades so as to provide that the penalty provisions relating to the un lawful operation of billiard rooms shall be applicable to counties; to change the penalty provisions relating to the unlawful operation of billiard rooms by licensees; and for other purposes.

HB 693. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Thomaston so as to change and extend the present corporate limits of said city

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and to describe the new territory to become a part of the said City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

HB 694. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs or activities deemed beneficial to the inmate and not detrimental to the public; and for other purposes.

HB 695. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled the "Youthful Offender Act," approved March 28, 1972 so as to redefine "conviction"; to clarify certain pro visions of that Act relating to the sentencing of defendants under the Act and to delete others; to clairfy the initial procedures to be taken in determining how to treat the "youthful offender"; to clarify the manner in which eligibility for parole is to be computed for a sentence imposed under this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 696. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th, Taggart of the 125th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Johnson of the 72nd, Whitmire of the 9th, Irwin of the 130th. Howell of the 150th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the State Board of Corrections so as to provide that the State Board of Corrections shall be authorized to pay counties maintaining and operating correctional institutions in which state prisoners are assigned money, appropriated by the General As sembly for this purpose, for each state prisoner assigned to the county correctional institution; and for other purposes.

HB 697. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs or activities deemed beneficial to the inmate and not detrimental to the public, so as to provide that the Director of Cor rections may delegate the authority to any warden or superintendent of any penal institution in which inmates committed to the custody of the Director of Corrections have been assigned to issue limited pass privileges to certain inmates without prior written approval of the Director of Corrections; and for other purposes.

HB 698. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Glynn County on an annual salary so as to change certain provisions relating to the

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compensation of the deputy; to change the number of authorized addi tional clerks; and for other purposes.

HB 699. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to provide for special packaging to protect children from serious personal injury or serious illness resulting from handling, using, or ingesting household substances; to provide for the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

HB 700. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th, Carlisle of the 71st, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th and Lambert of the 118th:
A bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to provide for additional powers and duties of the State Personnel Board; and for other purposes.

HB 701. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carr of the 105th, Bray of the 70th, Dent of the 85th, Whitmire of the 9th, Russell of the 64th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to provide that upon the request of a department head, positions in his department with responsibilities consisting primarily of confidential, policy-making, or high level executive functions may, by executive order of the Gover nor, be placed in the unclassified service; and for other purposes.

HR 157-701. By Representatives Childs of the 51st, Howkins of the 50th, Richard son of the 52nd, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Clark of the 55th, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Jud icial Circuit, the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, and the Judges of the State Court of DeKalb County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes.

HR 158-701. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Ray and Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Childs of the 51st, Clark of the 55th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th and others:
A Resolution creating the Justices of the Peace Study Committee of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

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HR 159-701. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Taggart of the 125th, Walker of the 115th and Kreeg-er of the 21st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a program of loans of up to $500 from the Board of Offender Rehabilitation to selected parolees upon their release from confinement; and for other purposes.

HB 702. By Representatives Milford of the 13th, Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Mann and Clark of the 13th, Whitmire of the 9th, Coleman of the 118th and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide a schedule of minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Ga. who receive an annual salary for their services as such in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 703. By Representative Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 704. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Social Circle so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change certain provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 705. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Monroe in the County of Walton so as to authorize the City of Monroe to provide community antenna television services beyond its corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 706. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Baxley so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Baxley; and for other purposes.

HB 707. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Murphy of the 18th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Parrish of the 97th, Banks of the 104th, Smith of the 78th and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", so as to change the defeinition of the term "owner" as used in said Act to include associations of persons in whose names taxicabs are registered; and for other purposes.

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HB 708. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to provide sanctions against dealers who fail to register or renew their registrations; and for other purposes.

HB 709. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to change certain provisions relative to the granting of additional franchises to motor vehicle dealers; and for other pur poses.

HB 710. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles approved March 23, 1972, so as to change certain of the provisions relative to the sale of abandoned motor vehicles at public auctions; and for other purposes.

HB 711. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974, so as to change certain provisions relating to the com pensation of dealers for warranty service; and for other purposes.

HB 712. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) Act" (formerly the "State Hospital Authority Act") so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; to provide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other purposes.

HB 713. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority (Penal) Act" (formerly the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act") so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; and for other purposes.

HB 714. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Education Authority (Schools) Act" (formerly the "State School Building Authority Act"), so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; to provide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other purposes.

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HB 715. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Education Authority (University) Act" (formerly the "University System Building Authority Act") so as to provide for construction contracts based on competitive bids; to provide for rules and regulations for competitive bids; and for other purposes.

HB 716. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to change the compensation of coroners in counties having a population of not less than 19,300 and not more than 20,000; and for other purposes.

HB 717. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, and Wilson, Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Paulding County; to pro vide for the membership of said Board; and for other purposes.
HB 718. By Representatives Dean of the 29th, Glover of the 32nd, Brown of the 34th, Hill of the 127th, White of the 132nd, McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Scott of the 37th, Bolster of the 30th, Carnes of the 43rd and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend an Act requiring the State Dept. of Human Resources (formerly Dept. of Public Health) in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations providing for eye, ear and dental examinations for students in the public schools of this State, so as to promulgate rules and regulations providing for a nutri tional evaluation of students in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.
HB 719. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Sizemore of the 156th, Hawkins of the 50th, Bolster of the 30th and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 56, relative to insurance, so as to require complete maternity care insurance coverage; to require inclusion of complete maternity hospital care coverage in membership contracts of nonprofit hospital service corporations; and for other purposes.
HB 720. By Representatives Johnson, Lee, West and Bailey of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of Clayton County and the Clayton County Water Authority; and for other purposes.

SB 57. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to funds to pay the expenses of pupil transportation; to provide that funds shall

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be paid to independent school system only when the local boards of such systems request such funds; and for other purposes.

SB 66. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, so as to provide the power of eminent domain over real, personal or mixed property, whether held privately or by a public service corporation; and for other purposes.

SB 83. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Title 68A, "The Uniform Rules of the Road"; to prescribe speed restrictions for any street, roadway, or high way of this State; and for other purposes.

SB 99. By Senator Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-5, relating to the regulation of Chiro practic and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board; to change certain license fees; and for other purposes.

SB 129. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 56, relating to the regulation of the insurance industry, so as to provide that no group policy of accident and sickness insurance offered for sale in this State shall be issued or renewed after the effective date of this Act by any insurer or hospital service non profit corporation of medical service nonprofit corporation transacting business in this State which excludes or reduces the benefits payable to services to be rendered; and for other purposes.
SB 131. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit Sys tem of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.
SB 132. By Senators Summers of the 53rd, Langford of the 51st, Fincher of the 54th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to obtaining title to prop erty by prescription, so as to provide an additional method for obtaining good title to property by adverse possession in regard to certain classes of property; and for other purposes.
SB 137. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to authorize the Attorney General and the District Attorneys of Georgia, upon approval of a Superior Court Judge, to grant immunity from prosecution in criminal proceedings; and for other purposes.

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SR 25. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide policy direction for a State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the fol lowing recommendation:
HB 122. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation submitted the fol lowing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 436. Do Pass. HB 627. Do Pass. HB 629. Do Pass. HB 631. Do Pass. HB 632. Do Pass. HB 635. Do Pass. HB 637. Do Pass. HB 638. Do Pass. HB 639. Do Pass. HB 640. Do Pass. HB 641. Do Pass. HB 642. Do Pass.

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HB 643. Do Pass. HB 644. Do Pass. HB 649. Do Pass. HB 650. Do Pass. HB 651. Do Pass. HB 655. Do Pass. HB 658. Do Pass. HB 661. Do Pass. HB 662. Do Pass. HB 664. Do Pass. HR 117-445. Do Pass. HR 144-606. Do Pass. HR 156-662. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 436. By Representative Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved March 21, 1974, relating to investigative grand juries in counties having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 600,000, so as to provide these investigative grand juries with subpoena powers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 627. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Warwick, Georgia, in the County of Worth; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 629. By Representatives Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County so as to change the maximum compensation of the assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 631. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jefferson County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 632. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Jefferson County (formerly known as the City Court of Louisville) so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having- received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 635. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Cusseta; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 637. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to provide for a Public Defender for Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 638. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 639. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 640. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge for the Probate of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court and his chief deputy; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 641. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 642. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the clerk and his deputies; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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The Bill, having- received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 643. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing1 for a Public Defender for Rockdale and Newton Counties so as to abolish the office of public defender in said counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 644. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 649. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Allenhurst so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen, and the provisions relating to town elections; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 650. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County upon an annual salary so

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as to change the provisions relating' to the compensation of deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 651. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 655. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth so as to authorize the sale or lease of a certain tract of city-owned property; to confirm certain sales of city-owned property; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which -was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 658. By Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Jones of the 126th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, and to otherwise amend the laws constituting the Charter of the Town of Pooler; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 661. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Taliaferro County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 662. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st and others:

A Bill to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County

so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of marshals

of the recorder's court and for other purposes.

;

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 664. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jones County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having1 received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 117-445. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exclude retire ment, pension or disability benefits, up to a certain maximum amount, as income for the purpose of persons 65 years of age or over qualifying for a homestead exemption of $4,000.00 from ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Perry; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking- therefrom the following paragraph:
"The City of Perry shall be authorized to grant to each person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or over an exemption from all ad valorem taxes levied by such city in the amount of $4,000.00 on the homestead owned and occupied by such person as a residence, if his net income, together with the net income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is de fined by Georgia law, from all sources, including any federal oldage, survivor or disability insurance benefits or benefits received from any retirement or pension fund when such benefits are based on contributions made thereto by such person or his spouse, does not exceed $6,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The City of Perry shall be authorized to grant to each person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or over an exemption from all ad valorem taxes levied by such city in the amount of $4,000.00 on the homestead owned and occupied by such person as a residence, if his net income, together with the net income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is defined by Georgia law, from all sources, except as hereinafter provided, does not exceed $6,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes. For the purposes of this paragraph, net 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 his spouse under the Federal Social Security Act, and income from such sources in excess of such

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maximum amount shall be included as net income for the purposes of this paragraph."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to exclude retirement, pension or disability benefits, up to a cer tain maximum amount, as income for the purpose of
( ) NO persons 65 years of age or over qualifying for a home stead exemption of $4,000.00 from ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Perry?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron
Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck
Burton

Calhoun Carlisle Carries C'arr Carrell Carter Castleberry
Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox
Crawford

Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. I). Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. I,. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat
Glanton

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Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin,R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore
King-
Knight
Kreeger
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Lee
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Leonard Linder Logan LongLucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R.
Pinkston
Rainey
Randall
Ray
Reaves
Richardson

Ross Rush Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Childs Clark, L. Golem an Dent Dover Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Irvin, J. Irwin Johnson, W. R. Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McDonald

Milford Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Tolbert Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 144-606. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County of Crisp to issue revenue anticipation obligations under certain conditions and without an election for electric generation, transmission and Distribution systems; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitu tion, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph, to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Paragraph, Crisp County, Georgia, may issue revenue anticipation obligations to construct, operate, repair, improve, purchase, extend and maintain electric generation, transmission and distribution systems, together with all necessary appurtenances thereof without submitting the is suance thereof to the voters of said county at an election, subject to the following restrictions and limitations: The issuance of such revenue anticipation obligations must be authorized by the County Governing Authority at a public meeting called for such purpose and held not sooner than ten (10) days and not later than sixty ' (60) days following the last of two notices thereof published in two successive weeks in the official organ of said county. Each notice shall specify the purposes for which the funds shall be spent. The aggregate of all outstanding revenue anticipation obligations shall not exceed the limitations now provided elsewhere in this Section or as such limitations may simultaneously or hereafter be amended."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the County of Crisp to issue revenue anticipation obligations under certain conditions and without an
( ) No election for electric generation, transmission and dis tribution systems?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment sail vote "No".

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was orderd and the vote was as follows:

Those voting' in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry BolsterBowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daug'herty Davis Dean Dixon

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammag'e Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King-
Knight

Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long-
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix-
Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

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Rush Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss
Childs Clark, L. Coleman Dent Dover Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Horton Irvin, J.
Irwin Johnson, W. R. Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McDonald

Milford Russell, W. B.
Sams Scott Tolbert Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 156-602. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to enter into certain contracts providing for garbage and solid waste collection and disposal; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article IX, Section III of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as follows:
"Any provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwith standing, the governing authority of DeKalb County is authorized to contract with one or more private firms, corporations or other

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business entities, even though the term of any such contract exceeds the term for which the governing authority was elected, for the purpose of carrying out and effectuating the powers granted in this Section concerning garbage and solid waste collection and disposal."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb
( ) NO County to contract with private firms for garbage and solid waste collection and disposal?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh
Beck Beekham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Burton

Calhoun

Carlisle

Carnes

Carr

Carrell

Carter

Castleberry

Chance

Childers

'

Clark, Betty

Clifton

Cole

Collins

Colwell

Connell

Cooper

Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

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Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Ii-vin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson,R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilg'ore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.

Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long-
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves

Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Tag-gart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaug-hn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Childs Clark, L. Coleman Dent Dover Hill, B. L. Hill, C.

Horton Irvin, J. Irwin Johnson, W. R. Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McDonald

Milford Russell, W B. Sams Scott Tolbert Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Resolution, having- received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 82. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved Mar. 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to permit certain teachers an option of remaining a member or becoming a member of a local retirement fund.

SB 158. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Rllenton, Georgia, in the county of Colquitt; to provide for the incorporation of said city; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for maps and descriptions of the corporate boundaries.

SB 167. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the IBth, Russell of the 10th and others:
A Bill to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia and the wives of persons missing in Action in Southeast Asia who reside in Georgia.

SB 171. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Ocenee County, approved April 18, 1917, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the said board of commissioners.

SB 168. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th, Russell of the 10th and others:
A Bill to provide that certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses; to provide that the surviving spouse of certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses.

HB 137. By Representatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new Charter for the City of Marietta so as to change the corporate limits of said city.

HB 189. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Sunny Side and providing a new charter for the government so as to change the provisions relative to the governing body.

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HB 205. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth so as to extend the corporate limits of said City and annex and incorporate certain additional land into said City.

HB 225. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to create a new charter for the Town of Auburn so as to change the residency requirement for voting in the elections of said Town.

HB 273. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to deputy sheriffs.
HB 278. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th: A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Tattnall County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Tattnall County.

HB 279. By Representatives Rush of the' 121st, and Clifton of the 107th: A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of personnel of the clerk's office.
HB 305. By Representative Bray of the 7()th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordinary) and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the clerk of the judge of the probate court.
HB 320. By Representative Walker of the 115th: A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Oglethorpe; to provide for corporate limits.

SB 109. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Young of the 13th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Solicitor General (now District Attorney) emeritus and creating a retirement fund, approved Feb. 17, 1949, as amended, so as to provide for eligibility for appointment and for retirement benefits, and for payments into the fund.

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SB 143. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the use of radar speed detection devices, approved Mar. 27, 1968, as amended, so as to make certain exceptions to the requirement that cases and convictions based on the use of such devices be limited to speeds in excess of ten miles per hour above the posted limit.

SB 155. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 39-1105 relating- to fees for advertising, as amended, so as to change certain fees.

SB 157. By Senators Foster of the 50th, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to permit Area Planning and Development Commissions to make purchases through the State and to issue purchase orders for Area Planning and Develop ment Commissions.

SB 160. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Tysinger of the 41st, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to change the membership of the Board of Directors of the Authority; to provide for terms of office.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate and House, to-wit:

SR 31. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Foster of the 50th, Banks of the 17th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the salary and allowances of the members of the General Assembly shall not be increased during the term to which they are elected; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

HR 59-242. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of residents of the Town of Auburn shall be granted a homestead exemption of $2,000 from all ad valorem taxa tion by said town.

HR 161. By Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Adams of the 15th and others:
A Resolution urging the trial judges of this State to give more severe penalties to persons convicted of committing serious crimes.

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HR 162. By Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Jordan of the 58th, Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Russell of the 53rd, Larsen of the 27th, Connell of the 87th and others:
A Resolution expressing- sympathy at the passing- of Mr. Robert Praser Walling.

The Senate has receded from its amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 47. By Representatives Egan of the 25th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill providing an additional method for the exercise of the power of eminent domain before a special master so as to change the compensation of the special master; and for other purpose.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 82. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to permit certain teachers an option of remaining a member or becoming a member of a local retirement fund; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 109. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Young of the 13th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Solicitor General (now District Attorney) emeritus and creating a retirement fund, so as to provide for eligibility for appointment and for retirement benefits, and for payments into the fund; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 143. Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the use of radar speed detection devices by the various counties and municipalities of this State, so as to make certain exceptions to the requirement that cases and convictions based on the use of speed detection devices be limited to speeds in excess of ten miles per hour above the posted limit; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 155. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 39-1105, relating to fees for advertising, so as to change certain fees for legal advertisements; and for other purposes: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 157. By Senators Foster of the 50th, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to permit Area Planning and Development Commissions to make purchases through the State and to issue purchase orders for Area Planning and Develop ment Commissions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 158. By Senator Button of the 9th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Ellenton, in the County of Colquitt; to provide for the incorporation of said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 160. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Tysinger of the 41st, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", so as to change the membership of the Board of Directors of the Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 167. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th, Russell of the 10th and others:
A Bill to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia and the wives of persons Missing In Action in Southeast Asia who reside in Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

SB 171. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County, so as to change the provisions relating to the composition and election of the said board of commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SR 31. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Foster of the 50th, Banks of the 17th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the salary and allowances of the members of tb c General Assembly shall not be increased during the term to which ,hey are elected; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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SB 168. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th, Russell of the 10th and others:
A Bill to provide that certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses; to provide that the surviving spouse of certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses; to provide that the spouse of certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 65. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing how motorcycles shall be operated so as to regulate the operation of such motorcycles upon multi-laned highways; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing how motorcycles shall be operated, approved April 25, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 732), as amended by an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 475), and an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 444), so as to regulate the operation of such motorcycles upon multi-laned highways; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act providing how motorcycles shall be operated, approved April 25, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 732), as amended by an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 475), and an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 444), is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 1 a new subsection, to be designated subsection (g), to read as follows:
"(g) Upon all roadways having three or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no person shall operate a motorcycle in any lane other than the extreme right-hand lane permitting through traffic, except as follows:
(1) When making a left-hand turn.
(2) When the right-hand lane is closed to traffic or is otherwise obstructed in such a manner as to prohibit the free flow of traffic.
(3) When passing another vehicle."

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Beck Bray Carrell Childs Cole Dean Felton Foster, R. L. Ham Harris, B. B. Hawkins

Hill, G. Holmes Johnson, R. Karrh Kilgore King Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leonard Logan Nessmith Nix Parkman

Peters Phillips, R. T. Rainey Richardson Russell, J. Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Stone Thomason Twiggs Wall Ware Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Coleman

Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F.
Harrison Hatcher Hays Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin,R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Linder Long Lucas

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Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Rush Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smyre Snow Sweat Thompson

Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West White Whitmire Williams
Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Clark, Betty Connell Edwards, C. W. Glanton Bill, B. L.

Howard Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Noble Pinkston

Ross Russell, W. B. Scott Taggart Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 39, nays 122.

The Bill, by substitute, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 130. By Representative Lane of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and inviting the Honorable Bo Ginn to make a presenta tion before the House; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Bo Ginn represents the First District of the State of Georgia in the Congress of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Representative Ginn is desirous of making a certain presentation before the members of the House of Representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Honorable Bo Ginn is hereby authorized

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and invited to make a certain presentation before the House of Repre sentatives at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 17, 1975, in the Chamber of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of the House of Representatives be suspended for a period not to exceed ten minutes so as to permit said presentation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of three, to be named by the Speaker, be appointed to escort the Honorable Bo Ginn to the Chamber of the House of Representatives.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 62. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Lewis of the 21st, Barnes of the 33rd and others:
A Bill to create the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the council, their qualifica tions, appointment, election, compensation, expenses, terms of office, succession, duties, powers, authority and responsibilities; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cotx

Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Gammage

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Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. P. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton KKiilnggore ------
Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble
Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative were Representatives Ham and J. R. Irwin.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Blackshear Burruss Burton Childs Clark, L. Cole Connell Edwards, C. W.

Foster, R. L. Fraser Hamilton
Horton Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Milford Owens Parkman

Petro Russell, W. B. Sams Taggart Thomason Townsend West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 2.

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

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Representative West of the 72nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of SB 62 and that had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 538. By Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Harris of the 60th, McKinney of the 35th and Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to change the maximum permissible loan; to change the maximum loan period; to provide for monthly maintenance charges; to exclude such maintenance charges from certain interest rate limitations; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia In dustrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 431), as amended, so as to change the maximum permissable loan; to change the maximum loan period; to provide for monthly maintenance charges; to exclude such maintenance charges from certain interest rate limita tions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 431), as amended, is hereby amended by striking the symbols and figure "$2,500.00" wherever the same shall appear in said Act and inserting in lieu thereof the symbols and figure "$3,000.00".
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking the first para graph of Section 15 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new first paragraph of Section 15, to read as follows:
"Every licensee hereunder may loan any sum of money not ex ceeding $3,000.00 for a period of 36 months and 15 days or less and may charge, contract for, collect and receive interest and fees, and may require the fulfillment of conditions on such loans as here inafter provided:".
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Section 15, to be designated subsection (e), to read as follows:
"(e) Maintenance charge. Charge and collect from a borrower a monthly maintenance charge of $1.00 for each loan contract. For the purposes of this subsection, any five days of a month constitutes

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a month; provided that nothing contained in Section 51-117 and Section 57-9901 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, shall be construed to apply to this subsection, and loans made in conformity with this subsection shall in no wise constitute a violation of Section 57-117 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as now or hereafter amended."

Section 4. This Act shall become effective on June 1, 1975.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Cole of the 6th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Smith of the 78th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Jordan of the 58th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Childers of the 15th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 538 by changing the word "five" on page 2, line 7 to "thirty".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Beck Beckham Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carter Childers Clark, L. Cole Conn ell

Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gammage Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Kilgore

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Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Owens Patten, R. L.

Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Richardson Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Sheats Sizemore Smyre Snow Sweat Thompson

Tolbert Toles Townsend Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Bargeron Baugh Berry Buck Burton Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Coleman Colwell Cooper Edwards, C. W. Glanton Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison

Hawkins Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jessup Keyton King Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Leggett Long Marcus McCollum McKinney Miles Nessmith Noble Oxford

Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Perto Rainey Ray Reaves Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Taggart Triplett Tucker White Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Battle Blackshear Burruss Clifton Collins Gignilliat Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F. Hill, G. Howard Howell Jones Knight Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Nix

Pinkston Ross Russell, W. B. Stone Thomason Vaughn Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 98, nays 56.

The amendment was adopted.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Jordan of the 58th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representative Sweat of the 150th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representative Alexander of the 38th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Logan of the 62nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 538 by deleting Section 3 in its entirety and renumber ing the subsequent sections.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Banks Bowman Brown Carlisle Carter Cole Daugherty Dean Egan Foster, P. W. Fraser Ham

Hamilton Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan Mann

McDonald Patten, R. L. Randall Russell, J. Scott Smyre Thompson Townsend Twiggs Watson Williams Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Buck Burton

Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins

Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott

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Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Jones Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall West White Whitmire

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Gignilliat Karrh Larsen, W. W. Leonard

Matthews, C. Milford Nix Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ross

Russell, W. B. Sizemore Ware Wheeler Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 122. The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Ham of the 80th, Daugherty of the 33rd and Hamilton of the 31st was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

The Speaker assumed the chair.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 538 by adding at the end of Section 3, page 2: "Any

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such monthly maintenance charge shall be clearly disclosed in writing on said contract." and by changing the caption accordingly.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford
Culpepper Da vis Dent Dixon

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott
Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R.
Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick

Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore

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Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert

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Toles
Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware

West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Brown Carter Cole Daugherty Dean Egan Foster, P. W. Fraser Ham

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jordan Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan

McDonald Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Russell, J. Scott Smyre Thompson Townsend Watson Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Bolster Greer Hamilton Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Nix Pinkston Ross

Russell, W. B. Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 31.

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

Representatives Carnes of the 43rd moved that HB 538 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The motion prevailed and HB 538 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 618. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Lambert of the 112th, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-959 relating to the weight and load limitations for vehicles using the public roads of this State so as to change the provisions for the maximum permissible gross loads for certain vehicles; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck
Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Knight Kreeger

Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkstcn Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats

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Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason

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Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Dixon Hawkins

Kilgore King

Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Blackshear Johnson, R. Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Nix Petro Richardson

Russell, W. B. Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 5.

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

Representatives Johnson of the 8th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 618 and that had he been present, would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Smith of the 78th moved that HB 618 be immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

The motion prevailed and HB 618 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 4. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to make unlawful certain acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings; to provide penalties for violation; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean
Dent
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum

McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Hownsend Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson

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Williams Williamson

Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Fraser Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton

Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Nix Peters Petro

Rainey Richardson Russell, W. B. Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

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

HB 268. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Foster and Cole of the 6th and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to provide that secretaries employed by judges of the superior courts and district attorneys under the provisions of said Act shall be employees of the judicial branch of State government and shall be in the unclassified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.

Representative Lane of the 40th moved that HB 268 be removed from the General Calendar and referred to the Committee on Retirement for further study.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd moved that further consideration of HB 268 be postponed until Wednesday, February 19, 1975, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

On the motion to postpone further consideration of HB 268, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham

Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle

Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton

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Cole Coleman Collins Colwell
Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat
Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton

Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore
King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann McCollum
McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters, R. G.
Petro

Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray-
Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K.

McKinney Sigman

Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Blackshear Childs Davis Evans, B. Irvin, R.

Larsen, W. W. Marcus Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. Milford Noble

Parham Pinkston Russell, W. B.
Scott Wheeler Mr. Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 5 and further consideration of HB 268 was postponed until Wednesday, February 19, 1975.

HB 262. By Representative Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to change the venue for bringing suits against foreign corporations; to provide that dividends on preferred stock need not be cumulative; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 262 was postponed until Tuesday, February 18, 1975 immediately following the period of unanimous con sents.

HB 221. By Representatives Hill of the 127th, Petro of the 46th, Patten of the 149th and others:
A Bill to create a State Racing Commission; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to create a State Racing Commission; to pro vide for the appointment, qualifications, powers, duties, oath of office and bond of the members of the Commission; to provide for a quorum; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide the procedure for applying for a license to conduct race meetings; to provide for the records of the State Racing Commission; to provide for the inspection of such records; to provide for the compensation of the members and employees of the Commission; to provide for charity, racing days; to provide for the time for filing an application for a permit to conduct race meetings; to provide for an election to authorize pari-mutuel wagering in the various counties; to provide for the procedures for conducting such election; to provide for the cancellation of a permit to conduct race meetings; to provide for the daily license fee for harness racing; to provide for the issuance of licenses by the State Racing Commission; to provide for the revocation of licenses; to provide for penalties in lieu of revoking licenses; to provide that the State Racing Commission shall fix the length of the racing season at each horse racing and dog racing track; to provide for periods of operations by owners of valid outstanding dog racing permits; to provide that no racing shall be conducted on Sunday; to provide for the tax commission, breakage, admissions and occupational license tax; to provide how moneys are to be paid to the Commission for the operation of racetracks; to provide that the occupational license tax shall be paid by employees; to provide for the denial and revocation of licenses; to provide that the tax imposed by this Act shall be in lieu of all other taxes except municipal taxes; to provide for the method of bookkeeping; to provide for the sale of tickets; to authorize the sale of pari-mutuel tickets within the track enclosure; to provide for commissions and breaks; to provide for the

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daily license fee on certain pari-mutuel pools; to provide for the daily operational cost allowance to dog tracks; to provide for the daily license fee for dog racing; to provide for the escheat to the State of the abandoned interest in or contribution to pari-mutuel pools; to require proof of referendum before the issuance of any licenses; to prohibit certain persons from holding racing- permits; to provide for the suspen sion or revocation of permits; to provide that permits shall not be assignable; to provide that all laws inconsistent with this Act are in applicable; to provide penalties for conniving to prearrange the result of a horse or dog race by stimulating or depressing drugs; to provide the penalty for conducting unauthorized race meetings; to provide for the levy of a "breaks" tax; to require the employment of residents; to provide penalties for obtaining feed for race horses and dogs with intent to defraud; to authorize the State Racing Commission to reallocate or reassign racing dates; to provide that it shall be unlawful to transmit racing information for illegal gambling purposes; to provide for the use of electronic transmitting equipment; to require a permit by the Commission for the installation of certain electronic facilities; to provide for an award to the breeder of Georgia-bred horses; to repeal conflicing laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. State Racing Commission; creation; members.-- (a) There is hereby created and established the State Racing Commission which shall be vested with the powers and duties specified in this Act and all other powers necessary and proper to enable it to execute fully and effectually all of the purposes of this Act. The Commission shall initially consist of five persons. The first five members of the Com mission shall be elected as hereinafter provided by the members of the General Assembly from the First, Second, Third, Fifth and Tenth Congresssional Districts; meeting in caucus at the State Capitol within thirty days after this Act becomes law, upon the joint call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The first five members of the Commission shall serve until December 31, 1975. The General Assembly at its regular session in 1976 shall elect five addi tional members of the Commission from the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Congressional Districts and also elect successors to the five members of the Commission whose term of office expire De cember 31, 1975. Beginning January 1, 1976, the Commission shall con sist of ten members, one from each Congressional District in the State, who shall be elected as provided herein and who shall serve for terms of office of four years each and until their successors are elected and qualified. The members of the Commission from each such Congressional District shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the Senate and House of Representatives from the Senatorial and Repre sentative Districts, embraced or partly embraced within such Con gressional District, meeting in caucus. Said caucus shall be called at the State Capitol by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives within the first ten days of the convening of the General Assembly in regular session. Written notice thereof shall be mailed to members of the General Assembly effective at least four days prior to the date of the caucus, which notice shall state the time,

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place, and purpose of said caucus. Within fifteen days after each such election, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall jointly transmit a certificate of such election to the Secretary of State, who upon receipt thereof shall immediately issue his commission thereon. Elections of members to the Commission shall be conducted at the regular session of the General Assembly im mediately preceding the expiration of the terms of the members of the Commission. In the event any term shall expire during any regular session of the General Assembly, such vacancy shall be filled by the General Assembly then in session in the manner herein provided for the unexpired term. In the event any term shall expire when the General Assembly is not in session, such vacancy shall be filled by the General Assembly at its next regular session in the manner provided herein for the unexpired term. All members of the Commission shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(b) The members of the Commission shall be qualified electors not less than twenty-five years of age, who shall have resided in the State for five years next preceding their appointment. The Commissioners shall select from among their number a Chairman and Secretary. The Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall be ex officio Treasurer of the Commission and the Attor ney General shall be its official attorney. The Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the Commission and shall preserve all books, maps, documents, papers and records entrusted to its care. The Com mission shall annually make a full report to the General Assembly and the Governor. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for all purposes.

(c) The Commission may employ such assistants and employees as may be necessary at such compensation as the Commission may prescribe.

(d) Each Commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall give bond to the Governor of the State with personal or corpo rate surety to be approved by the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the amount of $5,000.00, conditioned that he will faithfully and honestly perform the duties of his office. The premium on the bond shall be paid by the Commission. The State Racing Commission'shall maintain an office in Atlanta and such branch offices as may be necessary. No person having been con nected, either directly or indirectly, with any racetrack or meet held in the State within the past three years, or having been employed by any owner or opertaor of any racetrack in the State within the past three years, shall be eligible to hold the office of State Racing Com missioner.

(e) The Commissioner of Agriculture shall be an ex officio member of the State Racing Commission.

Section 2. Powers and duties of the State Racing Commission.-- The State Racing Commission shall carry out the provisions of this Act and the Commission shall personally or by agents supervise and check the making of pari-mutuel pools and the distribution therefrom, and:

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(a) Fix and set the dates for racing in any county where there are one or more horse tracks or one or more dog tracks seeking to race and holding ratified permits upon which any track can operate in any county.

(b) Make an annual report to the General Assembly and the Gov ernor showing its own actions, receipts derived under the provisions of this Act, the practical effects of the application of this Act and any suggestions it may approve for the more effectual accomplishments of the purposes of this Act.

(c) Require an oath to each and every application by the person or exectuive officer of the association or corporation stating that such information contained in the application is true.

(d) Make rules and regulations for the control, supervision, and direction of all applicants, permittees, and licensees, and for the holding, conducting, and operating of all racetracks, race meets, races held in this State; provided, such rules and regulations shall be uniform in their application and effect, and the duty of exercising this control and power is made mandatory upon such Commission. Said Commission may take testimony concerning any matter within its jurisdiction and each member thereof may administer oaths for that purposes. Said Commission shall have the power to issue summons and subpoenas for any witness and subpoenas duces tecum in connection with any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission under its seal and signed by any member of the Commission or the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor of Racing.
(e) Require of each applicant an application setting forth:
(1) The full name of the person, association, or corporation, and if a corporation the name of the state under which the same is incorporated.
(2) If an association or corporation, the nationality and resi dence of the members of the association and the names of the stock holders and directors of the corporation.
(3) The exact location where it is desired to conduct or hold a race meeting.
(4) Whether or not the racing plant is owned or leased, and if leased, the name and residence of the fee owner, or if a corpora tion, of the directors and stockholders thereof; provided, however, that nothing- in this Act shall prevent a person from applying to the State Racing Commission for a permit to conduct races, regardless of whether the racing plant has been constructed or not.

(5) A statement of the assets and liabilities of the person making such application.

(6) The kind of racing to be conducted and the desired period.

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(7) Such other information as the Commission may require.

(f) Require of each applicant a deposit of $25,000.00 in currency or by check certified by a bank licensed to do business in the State with the Racing Commission.

(g) Upon receipt of such application and any amendments properly made thereto, the State Racing Commission shall further investigate the matters contained in the application and if any applicant shall duly fulfill and meet all requirements, conditions, and qualifications set forth in this Act and the rules and regulations of the State Racing Commis sion hereunder, then the State Racing Commission may grant the permit to such qualified applicant as hereinabove provided.

(h) In the event the State Racing Commission shall refuse to grant the permit, then the money deposited with the State Racing Commission shall be refunded to the applicanc. In the event the State Racing Com mission shall grant the permit applied for, the money shall be refunded only if the terms of Section 8 are complied with.

Section 3. Records of State Racing Commission, open for inspec tion; penalty.-- (a) All books, records, maps, documents and papers of the State Racing Commission, including those filed with said Commis sion as well as those prepared by or for it, shall at all times be open for the personal inspection of any officer of the State or of any county of Georgia, or of any official investigative body or committee, and no person having charge or custody thereof shall refuse this privilege to any such officer or investigative body or committee.

(b) Any member or employee of the State Racing Commission who violates subsection (a) of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a mis demeanor and shall be fined not more than $100.00 or imprisoned not exceeding three months. Any member of said Commission who violates said subsection (a) shall also be deemed guilty of malfeasance and shall be subject to removal from office.

Section 4. Compensation of members and employees; charity racing days.-- (a) The compensation of each member of the State Racing Commission shall be $1,800.00 annually, plus actual expenses and a mileage allowance at the rate of ten cents a mile or a travel allowance of actual transportation expenses if traveling by public carrier when on official business for the Commission. The Chairman of the Commis sion shall receive an additional $1,800.00 per annum, and the Secretary of the Commission shall receive an additional $2,400.00 per annum.

(b) No money shall be paid out by the Director of the Fiscal Divi sion of the Department of Administrative Services for salaries or ex penses of the Commission except upon voucher of the Commission signed by the Chairman and countersigned by the Secretary, which voucher shall exhibit in detail the items for which the money is paid. Furthermore, no salaries shall start until at least one authorized track has commenced operations.

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(c) The State Racing Commission may extend the time for horse or dog racing not to exceed two days at any one tract beyond the period fixed by the Commission so that any such track may conduct a charity day of racing for any one or more recognized and established charitable institutions located within seventy-five miles road travel of the racetrack holding such charity day of racing. A portion of the proceeds available for the charitable purposes in an amount not less than twenty-five percent may be paid over to and for the benefit of said charitable institutions of higher learning in said areas. The total of all profits derived from the operation of such racing on such charity day including all moneys which would otherwise be received by the State Racing Commission as taxes for such day's operation shall be and become a part of the chairty trust fund for which such racing on such days is conducted.

(d) In determining profits derived from such racing on such charity day, which profits shall include all taxes payable to the State or any agency thereof for such day's operations without the initial expense of operational allowance provided by law for dog tracks, said tracks shall only be entitled to deduct from the profits accuring from all receipts on such charity day of racing their actual operating costs, which costs shall be those expenses incurred by the racetrack solely by reason of holding said charity day of racing and shall not be deemed to include such expenses constant from day to day and which would have been incurred had the race on that day not been held, including, but not limited to, such items as capital expenditures, interest on debts, real estate taxes and annual license fees, donations, bad debts, and such other items of daily or prorated expense as the State Racing Commission may by rule prescribe.

Section 8. Race meetings authorized: restrictions.--Any person desiring to operate a racetrack in this State may, subject to the pro visions of this Act, hold and conduct one or more race meetings at such track each year. No racing shall be permitted on Sunday; provided, however, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the use of any dog racing plant or facility, for the conducting of "hound dog derbies" or "mutt derbies", from being used on one Sunday during each racing season by any charitable, civic or nonprofit organization for the purpose of conducting "hound dog derbies" or "mutt derbies" where only dogs other than those usually used in dog racing (grey hounds) are permitted to race and where adults and minors may partici pate at dog owners or spectators; and provided further, that during such racing events betting and gambling and the sale or use of alcoholic beverages shall be strictly and absolutely prohibited.

Section 6. Application for permit to conduct race meetings.--Be tween the first day of June and the first day of July of each year, but at no other time, any person possessing the qualifications prescribed in this Act shall apply to the Commission for a permit to conduct race meetings and racing under this Act. No application thus received by the Commission shall be amended after August 10 of each year; and on or before the 15th day of August, but not thereafter, of each year, after receipt of any application, the Commission shall convene to con sider and act upon permits applied for, and all applications not definitely

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acted upon by the Commission on or prior to the 15th day of August of each year shall be void.

Section 7. Elections for ratification of pari-mutuel tracks.--The Judge of the Probate Court, or the supervisor of elections, whichever is appropriate in the county designated, upon the presentation to said person of a written application, accompanied by a certified copy of the prepared permit granted by the State Racing Commission, and asking for an election in the county in which said application was made, shall order an election in said county for the approval or disapproval of a pari-mutuel track(s) in said county. This shall be a special election for that purpose only.

Section 8. Cancellation of permit to conduct race meeting.--Where a holder of a permit issued pursuant to law for the conduct of horse or greyhound race meetings has failed to start construction of a track within one year from issuance of said permit and to finish construction within a total period of 18 months from the issuance of said permit, then such permit shall be void and the State Racing Commission may cancel such permit and retain the $25,000.00 deposit unless the Com mission within the said 18 months period and for good cause shall extend the time permitted for construction for not more than one additional period of 6 months.

Section 9. Harness racing; daily license fee.--Any duly licensed horse racetrack having an average daily pari-mutuel pool of less than $100,000.00 per day, shall, in lieu of the payment of the taxes imposed upon such tracks as now provided by law, be permitted to operate the sale of pari-mutuel pools on the basis of a fixed daily license fee, which fee shall be determined from the following schedule:

Up to $50,000.00 per day ._...----.__..__----..._._...----..__. $1,000.00 per day

Over $50,000.00 per day but not exceeding $75,000.00 per day ...... $3,000.00 per day

Over $75,000.00 per day but not exceeding $100,000.00 per day ........................................-.....$5,000.00 per day

which shall be deposited in the State Treasury.

Section 10. Issuance of license by State Racing Commission; re vocation of license; penalty in lieu thereof.--After a permit has been granted by the Commission, the State Racing Commission shall grant to the lawful holder of such permit, subject to the conditions hereof, a license to conduct racing under this Act, and fix annually the time, place and number of days during which racing may be conducted by such permit holder at the location fixed in said permit and ratified in said election. After the first license has been issued to the holder of a ratified permit for racing in any county, all subsequent annual applica tions for a license by said ratified permit holder shall be accompanied by proof in such form as the Commission may require, that the ratified permit holder still possesses all the qualifications prescribed by this

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Act. The State Racing Commission may revoke any permit or license hereunder upon the willful violation by the licensee of any of the provisions of this Act, or of any rule or regulation issued by the Commission under the provisions of this Act. In lieu of the suspension or revocation of licenses the State Racing Commission after notice and hearing may impose a civil penalty against any licensee for violations of this Act, or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commission. No penalty so imposed shall exceed $1,000.00 for each count or separate offense and all penalties imposed and collected shall be deposited in the State Treasury. It is unlawful for any licensee under this Act, directly or indirectly, to make any contribution whatsoever to any political party or to any candidate for any state, county, district or municipal office; and the Commission upon proof of any contribution having been made shall immediately revoke the permit of such licensee and no further license or permit shall be issued thereafter to such former licensee.

Section 11. Length of race meeting.--The State Racing Commission shall fix the length of the racing season at each horse racing and dog' racing track located in this State between December 1 and December 31 of each year for the following year. Provided, the State Racing Com mission is authorized to grant four additional days of racing during the race meeting period granted to any track by the Commission, upon application and agreement by any track in which four specific days of any meet shall be set aside, and all profit, less actual operating costs, from such specific days' operations of such track including all taxes payable to the State or any agency therefor for such days' operation shall be paid into the State Treasury for a scholarship trust fund which shall be administered by the board of control of the institutions of higher learning of the State for the granting of scholarships for the purpose of attending the institutions of higher learning of the State upon such terms and conditions as the said board may from time to time prescribe. Actual operating costs of any track conducting such additional days of racing to be deducted from all receipts on such additional days of racing shall not include expenses constant from day to day and which would have been incurred had the race on that day not been held; including but not limited to, such items such as capital expenditures; interest on debts; real estate taxes and annual license fees; donations; bad debts; and such other items of daily or prorated expense as the State Racing Commission may by rule prescribe.

Section 12. Dog racing; periods of operation generally; excep tions. -- Owners of valid outstanding permits for dog racing in this State may hold race meetings at any time they choose during the dog racing seasons for a minimum of 120 racing days fixed by the State Racing Commission; provided, that no racing shall be conducted on Sunday. Said racing days during a meet need not be consecutive.

Section 13. Horse or dog racing; tax; commission; admissions and occupational license tax.-- (a) Each licensee conducting a horse or dog race meeting shall pay a tax equal to 5-V2 percent of the total contribu tions to all pari-mutuel pools there conducted and made on any and every horse race. Four percent of which tax shall be paid to the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in

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his capacity as ex officio Treasurer of the Commission and 1-% percent to the county where the track is located.

(b) The Commission on a pari-mutuel pool on every horse race which may be withheld by the licensee and the State from the total contribution shall in no event exceed 17 percent of the amount contributed thereto, which Commission shall include the 5-% percent tax hereinabove pro vided for.

(c) The proceeds of the breakage shall be held by the licensees to enable them to pay better purses which will encourage the booking of a better class of horses and greyhounds in order to meet the competition of the neighboring states of Florida and Alabama.

After the first five years of racing, the breakage shall be divided equally between the licensee and the Georgia Racing Promotion Trust Fund.

(d) Each licensee shall also pay the tax on admissions as provided for in Section 15 which tax revenues shall be distributed as provided in subsection (a).

Section 14. Minimum purse per race. -- A permit holder licensed to conduct a summer thoroughbred horse race meeting shall pay a minimum purse for each race conducted by it of not less than $2,500.00 and shall distribute in total purse money during its meet not less than 20 percent more than its daily minimum purse requirement. Such permit holders by application for and acceptance of a license for a summer race meeting shall be deemed to have agreed as a condition of the grant thereof that such minimum purses will be paid.

Section 15. Additional moneys to be paid for operation of race track.--In addition to the aforesaid tax of 5-% percent, each person authorized to conduct race meetings under this Act shall collect from each person attending such races 15 percent of the established admission price or the sum of 10 cents from each person attending such race meeting, whichever sum is the greater, as an admission tax, and said person yhall pay to the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as ex officio Treasurer of the Commission the tax hereinabove provided for. Payments shall be made every seventh day of any and every race meeting and shall be accompanied by a report under oath, showing the total of all contributions and admissions on the races covered by such report and such other information as the Commission may require.

If any free passes or complimentary cards shall be issued to guests by any licensee, the licensee of any such track shall pay to the Com mission the same tax upon such complimentary admission cards each time they are used for admission to the track as though such compli mentary passes or cards had been sold at the regular and usual admission rate; provided that the person conducting any race meeting in this State may issue tickets for admission, showing the amount of admission and the amount of tax to be paid by each person; however, this provision

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shall not be construed to mean that the association will not be held liable for the payment of the admission tax to the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as ex officio Treasurer of the State Racing Commission; provided, however, that a racetrack permit holder may, by and with the consent of the Commission, issue tax-free passes to its officers, officials and employees or other persons actually engaged in working at such racetrack, including persons actualy employed and accredited press representatives, such as reporters and editors, and may also issue tax-free passes and tax-free box seats to other racing plant permit holders. A list of all persons to whom tax-free passes or tax-free box seats are issued shall be filed with the Commission.

Section 16. Occupational license tax to be paid by employees; denial and revocation of license.-- (a) All persons connected with race tracks shall pay an annual occupational license tax, this occupational tax to be payable for each specified job performed. The scheduled license fees are as follows:

(1) Contractual concessionaires with permit holders, $25.00.

(2) Professional persons such as owners, trainers, veterinarians, doctors, nurses, officials and supervisors of all departments, $10.00.

(3) Jockeys, apprentice jockeys, and jockey agents, $5.00.

(4) Permit holder employees, concession employees, grooms, exercise boys, hot walkers, miscellaneous stable help, platers and all others not specifically provided, $4.00.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to take part in or officiate in any way or to serve in any capacity at any racetrack without first having secured said license and paid said occupational tax.

This Section shall not apply to any men disabled to a degree not less than 10 percent as administered by the Veterans Administration of the federal government when such men were disabled in any war or hostilities of which the United States was a participant.

(c) Every racetrack operating in the State and having a license from the State Racing Commission shall be required to employ at least 85 percent of their employees from bona fide residents and citizens of the State, exclusive of jockeys or apprentices, exercise boys, owners, trainers, dockers, mutuel employees, and governing and managing of ficials and heads of the departments of the track.

(d) (1) The Commission may deny or levoke a license to any person who shall have been refused a license by any other state racing com mission or racing authority; provided, however, that the state racing commission or racing authority of such other state extends to the State Racing Commission of Georgia reciprocal courtesy to maintain the dis ciplinary control.

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(2) The State Racing Commission may deny or revoke any license where the holder thereof has violated the rules and regulations of the Commission governing the conduct of persons connected with the race tracks.

Section 17. Tax imposed to be in lieu of other taxes, except city.-- The tax imposed by Section 16 shall be in lieu of all license, excise or occupational taxes to the State or any county, city, town or other political subdivision thereof, except that when any race meeting is held or con ducted in any incorporated city or town, such city or town may assess and collect an additional tax against any person conducting racing within its corporate limits not to exceed $150.00 per day for horse racing and not to exceed $50.00 per day for dog racing; and except as herein pro vided, no incorporated city or town shall, by ordinance or resolution enacted after the effective date of this Act, assess or collect any addi tional excise or revenue tax against any person conducting race meetings within the corporate limits of such city or town or against any patron of any such person.

Section 18. Method of bookkeeping prescribed.--Every person con ducting race meetings under this Act shall so keep books and records as to clearly show the total number of admissions and the total amount of money contributed to every pari-mutuel pool on each race separately and the amount of money received daily from admission fees, and within sixty days after the conclusion of every race meeting shall submit to the Commission a complete audit of its accounts, certified by a public accountant licensed to practice in the State, and in addition, every person conducting race meetings under this Act shall submit to the Commis sion a detailed annual audit. The State Auditor may audit and check the books and records of any such person and upon the request of the Commission he shall do so.

Section 19. Pari-mutuel pool authorized within track enclosure; commissions and breaks.-- (a) The sale of tickets or other evidences showing an interest in or a contribution to a pari-mutuel pool is hereby permitted within the enclosure of any horse racetrack and dog racetrack licensed and conducted under this law, but not elsewhere in this State. The sale and purchase of tickets or other evidences showing an interest in or a contribution to pari-mutual pools in this State shall be under the supervision of the State Racing Commission and shall be done subject to such regulations as the Commission shall from time to time prescribe.

(b) The Commission on a pari-mutuel pool on every horse race which may be withheld by the licensee and the State from the total con tributions made to such pari-mutuel pool shall in no event exceed 17 percent of the amount contributed thereto, and the Commission on a parimutuel pool on every dog race which may be withheld by the licensee and the State from the total contributions made to such pari-mutuel pool shall in no event exceed 17 percent of the amounts contributed thereto.
(c) After deducting a commission or license and the "breaks" (hereinafter defined), a pari-mutuel pool shall be redistributed to the contributors.

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(d) Redistributions of funds otherwise distributable to the contri butors of a pari-mutuel pool shall be a sum equal to the next lowest multiple of ten when on horse races and a sum equal to the next lowest multiple of ten when on dog races.

(e) No distribution of a pari-mutuel pool shall be made of the odd cents of any sum otherwise distributable, which odd cents shall be known as the "breaks".

(f) The "breaks" shall be known as the difference between the amount contributed to a pari-mutuel pool and the total of the commissions and sums redistributed to the contributors.

(g) No person or corporation shall directly or indirectly purchase pari-mutuel tickets or participate in the purchase of any part of a pari-mutuel pool for another for hire or for any gratuity and no person shall purchase any part of a pari-mutuel pool through another, wherein he gives or pays directly or indirectly such other person anything of value, and any person violating this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(h) Any willful or wanton failure by any licensee to make pay ment into the State Treasury as required by law shall constitute suf ficient ground for the State Racing Commission to revoke the permit of such licensee and no further license or permit shall be issued to such former licensee.

Section 20. Pari-mutuel pools of less than $400,000.00 daily; license fee.--Any duly licensed horse (running) racetrack having an average daily pari-mutuel pool of less than $400,000.00 per day for the preceding racing season shall, in lieu of the payment of the 5-1/2 percent paid to the State and county from pari-mutuel pools as now provided by law, be permitted to operate the sale of pari-mutuel pools on the basis of a fixed daily license fee, which shall be determined from the preceding racing season's daily average mutuel pool of the licensee, and which is hereby fixed according to the following schedule:

Up to $175,000.00 . . ................. ....... -.---$ 4,000.00 per day
Over $175,000.00 but not exceeding $200,000.00 _____ ..... .... _____ --___$ 5,000.00 per day

Over $200,000.00 but not exceeding $225,000.00 _ ....... _ . _ ... .... ..... . $ 6,000.00 per day

Over $225,000.00 but not exceeding

$250,000.00 ..... .... ...

. .... .. ... .$ 7,000.00 per day

Over $250,000.00 but not exceeding $275,000.00 _____...-_______---____---__---_..-$ 9,000.00 per day

Over $275,000.00 but not exceeding $300,000.00 ___ ................................ .......-....$11,000.00 per day

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Over $300,000.00 but not exceeding $325,000.00 ......... .............................. $13,000.00 per day

Over $325,000.00 but not exceeding $350,000.00 ........ ........ ........ ...... ...$15,000.00 per day

Over $350,000.00 but not exceeding $375,000.00. ... ... ... ..... ......... $18,000.00 per day

Over $375,000.00 but less than $400,000.00. . ............. ........ .......$21,000.00 per day

which daily license fee shall be deposited in the State Treasury.

Section 21. Dog racing; daily operational cost allowance.-- (a) It is the finding of the Legislature of Georgia that the operation of a dog track and legalized pari-mutuel betting at dog tracks in this State is a privilege and is an operation which requires strict supervision and regulation in the best interests of the State; that pari-mutuel wagering at dog tracks in this State is a substantial business and taxes derived therefrom constitute part of the tax structures of the State and counties. It is the further finding of the Legislature that the operators of dog tracks should pay their fair share of taxes to the State, and at the same time this substantial business interest should not be taxed to an extent as to cause a track which is operated under sound business principles to be forced out of business.

It is the further finding of the Legislature that all dog racetracks have in common a "daily initial expense of operation". This "daily initial expense of operation" is created by certain factors which are common to all dog tracks and which remain relatively uniform and con stant among the several dog tracks throughout a race meeting.

(b) Each licensed dog track holding a permit to conduct racing in this State under the authority of this Act and the State by and through the State Racing Commission, is authorized to withhold from the total maximum commission of 17 percent that may be withheld from the total amounts contributed to peri-mutuel pools on dog races the sum of $170.00 per race, which said amounts shall be credited to the dog track operators as a daily "initial expense of operation". No tax shall be levied or collected on said $170.00 so withheld and all taxes imposed by Sections 15 and 19 or by any other Act of the Legislature shall be imposed upon the 17 percent of total amounts contributed to any parimutuel pool at dog tracks less the above described $170.00 "initial ex pense of operation" amount per race. The daily "initial expense of opera tion" allowance shall be deducted from the 17 percent commission prior to any tax being imposed on said pool and said allowance shall be credited to the track operator.

(c) All allowances granted by this Section to the track operator known as the "initial expense of operation" allowance shall appear on the report tendered by the licensee as provided by Section 15 and shall

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be shown on the tax report submitted by the licensee every seventh day of the race meeting.

(d) Nothing in this Section shall be construed so as to allow any dog track in this State an "initial expense of operation" allowance as provided herein for any day on which races may be held for the benefit of educational scholarships or charitable organizations.

Section 22. Dog racing; daily license fee.-- (a) Any duly licensed dog racetrack, having a daily pari-mutuel pool of less than $25,000.00 per day in a racing season, shall, in lieu of the payment of the tax imposed in Sections 15 and 19 or any other law imposing a tax upon the 17 percent of the total pari-mutuel pool at dog racetracks, be permitted to operate the sale of pari-mutuel pools on the basis of a fixed daily license fee, which fee shall be determined from the following schedule:

Up to and including $20,000.00 ...... ........... $150.00 per day

Over $20,000.00 per day and not exceeding $21,000.00 per day

....... ..$200.00 per day

Over $21,000.00 per day and not exceeding $22,000.00 per day .............. . $250.00 per day

Over $22,000.00 per day and not exceeding $23,000.00 per day ....... ...... ..$300.00 per day

Over $23,000.00 per day and not exceeding $24,000.00 per day .. ......... ..........$350.00 per day

Over $24,000.00 per day and not exceeding $25,000.00 per day ... .... ...... ... .$400.00 per day.

(b) Whenever any dog racetrack exceeds the sum of $25,000.00 per day in its pari-mutuel pool totals, this Section shall not apply and such dog racetrack shall be taxed as provided by other general laws, and at such time such dog track shall receive any "daily initial cost of opera tion" credit allowed by general law.

(c) Such daily license fee shall be deposited in the State Treasury.

Section 23. Escheat to State of abandoned interest in or contribu tion to pari-mutuel pools.-- (a) It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State, while protecting the interest of the owners thereof, to possess all unclaimed and abandoned interest in or contribution to any pari-mutuel pool conducted in this State under the provisions of this Act, for the benefit of all the people of the State, and this law shall be liberally construed to accomplish such purpose.

(b) All money or other property represented by any unclaimed, uncashed, or abandoned pari-mutuel ticket which has remained in the

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custody of or under the control of any licensee authorized to conduct pari-mutuel pools in this State for a period of one year from the date said pari-mutuel ticket was issued, when the rightful owner or owners thereof, have made no claim or deemed for such money or other property within the aforesaid period of time, is hereby declared to have escheated to or to escheat to, and to have become the property of the State.

(c) All money or other property which shall have escheated to and become the property of the State as provided herein, and which is held by such licensees, authorized to conduct pari-mutuel pools in this State, shall be paid by such licensees to the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services annually within sixty days after the close of the race meeting of the said licensee.

Section 24. Proof of referendum required.--The Commission shall not issue any license under this Act except upon proof in such form as the commission may prescribe that a referendum election has been held in the county where the applicant for such license desires to conduct a race meeting and that a majority of the electors voting on that question in such election voted in favor of licensing such racing.

Not less than thirty nor more than sixty days after the date of the application for a license to conduct horse racing in any county, it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court or supervisor of elections, as appropriate, of such county to issue a call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the voters of such county for approval or rejection. Any such Judge of the Probate Court or supervisor of elections shall set the date of such election for a date not less than thirty nor more than sixty days after the date of the issuance of the call. Any such Judge of the Probate Court or supervisor of elections 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 such county. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES Shall the Act creating a State Racing Commission for ( ) NO pari-mutuel wagering in this county be approved?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of the Act shall vote "Yes", and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No". If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question in any such county are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect in any such county, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by each county. It shall be the duty of any such Judge of the Probate Court or supervisor of elections to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. No more than one such election shall be called in any single year.

Section 25. Certain persons prohibited from holding racing permits; suspension or revocation of permits.-- (a) On and after the effective date of this Act, no person who shall have been convicted of a felony

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in the State, or under the laws of any other state, government or county of an offense which would be a felony if committed within this State, or who shall have been convicted of bookmaking in the State or elsewhere, or who is commonly known as a bookmaker and bears the general reputa tion of being a bookmaker, or who knowingly associates regularly with persons commonly known as bookmakers or criminals, shall hold any horse or dog racing permit in the State, or be a member of any associa tion which holds such permit, or be an officer or director of any corpora tion which holds such a permit, or be an employee of the holder of any such permit in any capacity connected to any extent with the racing business in the State.

(b) In order to better effectuate this Section, and to assist the State Racing Commission in checking up on the observance of this Sec tion, every person holding a horse or dog racing permit in this State, and every person who is a members of an association holding such a permit, and every person who is an officer or director of a corporation which holds such a permit, and every employee of the holder of any such permit in any capacity connected to any extent with the racing business in this State, shall, at such times as shall be fixed by rule promulgated by the State Racing Commission, furnish the said Com mission, for its files, his fingerprints and photograph taken under the supervision and direction of the said Commission.

(c) The State Racing Commission shall either suspend or revoke a racing permit upon proof, after due notice and hearing, that such permit is held by a person in violation of subsection (a) of this Section, or that it is held by an association or corporation and that any person is a member, officer, or director thereof in violation of said subsection (a), or that any person is an employee of the permit holder in violation of said subsection (a) ; except, however, that no such permit shall be either suspended or revoked because of the employment of a person in violation of said subsection (a) if such employment is terminated and sufficient evidence of such termination furnished said Commission with in three days after notice is given to the permit holder of the Commis sion's finding, after a hearing held as hereinabove provided for, that such person is an employee of the permit holder in violation of said subsection (a) ; and except, further, that no such permit held by a corporation shall be either suspended or revoked because a person is an officer or director of such corporation in violation of said subsection (a), if such person ceases to be such officer or director and the Com mission is furnished sufficient evidence that such is the case, within fifteen days after notice is given to the permit holder of the Commis sion's finding, after a hearing held as hereinabove provided for, that such person is an officer or director in violation of said subsection (a).
Section 26. Permits not assignable.--No permit granted under the provisions of this Act shall be transferable or assignable except upon application to, and written consent and approval of said Commission.
Section 27. Application of laws inconsistent with this Act.--All laws and parts of laws inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are expressly declared not to apply to any person participating or engaged in racing or making or contributing to pools thereon as authorized by and conducted under this Act.

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Section 28. Conniving to prearrange result of race; stimulating or depressing horse or dog; penalty.--Any person who shall influence or have any understanding or connivance with any owner, jockey, groom or other person associated with or interested in any stable, kennel, horse or dog or race in which any horse or dog participates, to prearrange or predetermine the results of any such race, or any person who shall stimulate or depress a dog or horse for the purpose of affecting the results of a race, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than ten years, or shall be fined not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00.

Section 29. Penalty for conducting unauthorized race meeting.-- Every race meeting at which racing is conducted for any stake, purse prize or premium, except as allowed by this Act, is prohibited and de clared to be a public nuisance, and every person acting or aiding therein or conducting, or attempting to conduct, racing in this State not in conformity with this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, be punished as provided by law.

Section 30. Tax on breaks.--A tax is hereby levied upon every parimutuel pool conducted by horse tracks and dog tracks within the State authorized by law so to do equal to the "breaks" which said breaks shall be the difference between

(a) the amount contributed to a pool and

(b) the total of the commissions and the sums actually redistributed to the contributors, which tax shall be known as the "breaks tax".

Section 31. Employment of residents required.-- (a) The licensees of each racetrack operating in this State shall, during each racing sea son, employ at least eighty-five percent of their employees from bona fide residents and citizens of Georgia and shall pay them at least said percentage of each weekly payroll, excepting jockeys, apprentices, exer cise boys, owners, trainers, mutuel employees, dockers, player manager and trainers, and all governing and managing officials and heads of departments of such track.

(b) A person shall have resided and have made his home in Geor gia for two years continuously last prior to the date of employment by any racetrack to be deemed a bona fide resident or citizen under the terms hereof; providing further, that registration and voting in the primary or general election last prior to such date shall be prima facie evidence of such bona fide residence and citizenship.

(c) It shall be the duty of the Georgia State Racing Commission before issuing any occupational license to any person to take part in or officiate in any way or serve in any capacity or be employed at any racetrack to require and obtain from each applicant for such occupational license, by affidavit and by such other evidence as the Commission shall deem necessary, sufficient and satisfactory proof of such applicant's residence and citizenship as herein defined, and to state upon each such

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occupational license issued by the Commission the residence and citizen ship so ascertained.

(d) Whenever it shall be made to appear to the Commission that any licensee of any racetrack is exceeding the amount of fifteen percent in employees or amount of payroll as herein provided, the Commission shall notify said licensee of such excess, and if same be not corrected be fore the next payroll, the Commission shall have the power, and it shall be its duty to suspend a sufficient number of occupational licenses is sued to employees of said racetrack who are not residents and citizens of Georgia as herein defined to bring the number of employees and amount of payroll within the limitations as herein set forth.

(e) Any person or the licensee of any racetrack knowingly and wilfully violating the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a mis demeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprison ment not exceeding six months or by fine not exceeding $500.00 or both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 32. Obtaining feed for race horses and dogs with intent to defraud.-- (a) Any owner, trainer or custodian of any race horse, or greyhound racing dogs, who shall obtain food, drugs, transportation, veterinary services or supplies for the use or benefit of said race horses or greyhound racing dogs, with intent to defraud the person or persons, from whom said services or supplies are obtained shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall upon conviction be imprisoned in the county jail not to exceed six months, or by a fine not exceeding $500.00.

(b) In prosecutions under the preceding Section, proof that the supplies or services had been furnished and not paid for, and that the owner, trainer or custodian of said race horses or greyhound racing dogs, was removing or attempting to remove any of said race horses or grey hound racing dogs, out of the State and beyond the jurisdiction of the courts of this State, shall be prima facie evidence of the fraudulent intent mentioned in the preceding Section.

Section 33. Reallocation of racing dates.--The State racing Com mission shall have the right to reallocate or reassign to any other licensed horse racing track, any racing dates previously allocated or assigned to a licensed horse racing track, when said racing dates have been vacated, abandoned, or will not be used, for any reason whatsoever, provided the aggregate total number of horse racing days permitted hereunder shall not exceed one hundred days for any one horse racing licensee.

Section 34. Transmission of racing information for illegal gambling purposes.-- (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to transmit or com municate to another or receive or secure by any means whatsoever the results, changing odds, track conditions, jockey changes, or any other information relating to any horse race or dog race from any racetrack in this State, between the period of time beginning one hour prior to the first race of any day and ending thirty minutes after the posting of the official results of each race as to the particular race, except that the foregoing limitations shall not apply to the results of the last race

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of each day's meet. Provided, however, that the State Racing Commisson may, by rule, permit the immediate transmission by radio, television, or press wire of any pertinent information concerning not more than two feature races each week; provided, further, that the foregoing limita tion of two feature races per week shall not apply to so-called "name stakes races" if broadcast or televised nationally, the Commission may in its discretion permit.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to transmit by any means whatsoever racing information to any other person, or to relay the same to any other person by word of mouth, by signal, or by use of telephone, telegraph, radio, or any other means, when the information is knowingly used or intended to be used for illegal gambling purposes, or in further ance of such gambling.
(c) This Section shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the State for the protection of the public welfare, health, peace, safety and morals of the people of the State for the accomplishment of this pur pose.
(d) Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution and a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or undergo imprisonment for a period of not less than one year and one day nor more than five years, or both, in the discre tion of the court.
Section 35. Use of electronic transmitting equipment; permit by Commission required.--Any person who has in his possession or control on the premises of any licensed horse or dog racetrack any electronic transmitting equipment or device which is capable of transmitting or communicating any information whatsoever to another person, without the written permission of the Georgia State Racing Commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding three months, or both. This Section shall not apply to the possession or control of any telephone, telegraph, radio or television facilities installed by any such licensee with the approval of said Commission.
Section 36. Horse racing; award to breeder of Georgia-bred horses. -- (a) Every licensee licensed by the Georgia State Racing Commission, under the laws of this State, to conduct a running horse race meeting and where said licensee is permitted to use and operate the pari-mutuel system of wagering, shall, by the acceptance of said license, be deemed to have agreed, as a condition of the grant thereof, that such licensee shall, within thirty days after the expiration of such meeting, pay to the breeder of each Georgia-bred horse winning an overnight race at such meeting a sum equal to ten percent over and above the announced gross purse, or $100.00, whichever is greater, and said award so paid shall not in any case be deducted from the amount of the purse, nor shall it be required when the purse includes an award to the breeder equal to or greater than the amount specified and provided further, that any amount so paid as an award shall not be included in estimating the value of the race to the winner, and there shall be no breeders' awards required in any stake race or races exclusively for Georgia-breds.

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(b) In order for the breeder of a Georgia-bred to be eligible to demand and receive an award, the thoroughbred horse winning the race must have been registered a Georgia-bred with the agency designated by the Georgia State Racing Commission as the official Georgia-bred registry of all Georgia-bred horses and the jockey club certificate for the winning horse must show that said winner has been duly registered as a Georgia-bred, evidenced by the seal and proper serial number of the official Georgia-bred registry.

(c) If any other law is passed that provides benefits for Georgia thoroughbred breeders equal to or greater than those provided in this law, then said law shall supersede this law as long as said law is in effect.

Section 37. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative McCollum of the 134th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 as follows:
In the event of the passage of HB 221, 80% of all monies shall be returned to the counties of the State on a per student basis to be used in the operation of the public school systems or system located within that county.
An amendment, offered by Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Patten of the 149th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 by adding on page 24, line 27, between the words "county" and "it" the words "and upon receipt of a petition consisting of the signatures of 15% of the registered voters indicating their desire to vote on the issue".

An amendment, offered by Representative Jordan of the 58th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Phillips of the 59th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 by adding a new Section 37 to read as follows:
This Bill will not become effective until approved by the Georgia electorate in a referendum to be held at the next general election. Should the electorate reject the provisions of this Bill, then this Bill will become null and void.

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And by renumbering the present Section 37 accordingly.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins
Cooper
Cox
Crawford
Culpepper
Da vis
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Evans, W. D.
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton

Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Lee
Leggett
Logan
Long
Mann
Matthews, D. R.
McDonald
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith

Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Tolbert Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Brown Carnes Carrell Clark, Betty Connell Dean Dent Ewards, W. Egan Evans, B.

Felton Glover Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Leonard Lucas Marcus McKinney Patten, R. L.

Petro Phillips, W. R. Randall Russell, J. Scott Sheats Smyre Taggart Thompson Townsend White

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Colwell Daugherty Elliott Greer

Hamilton Kilgore Larsen, W. W. Linder Matthews, C. McCollum

Parham Russell, W. B. Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 130, nays 33. The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Jordan of the 58th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend the Committee substi tute to HB 221 by striking on page 8, subsection (A.) of Section 4, and subsection (b.) of Section 4 in their entirety and by renumbering the remaining sections ac cordingly.

And by striking on page 1, line 9, after the word "records" through the word "commission" on line 10.
An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 by adding at page 12, line 32, between the words "any" and "State" the word "Federal".

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 by adding a new Section 37 to read: "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." and to re-number the present Section 37 to be called Section 38.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Games Childs Clark, Betty Dean Dent Dixon Egan Evans, B. Felton Glover

Greer Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Leonard Lucas Marcus McCollum McKinney

Patten, R. L. Petro Randall Scott Sheats Smyre Sweat Taggart Thompson White

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howard Howell Hudson

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Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald

Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams

Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Thomason Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Blackshear Brown Burruss Daugherty Elliott

Hamilton Hill, G. Larsen, W. W. Linder Matthews, C.

Par ham Russell, W. B. Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 133.

The amendment was lost.

Representative Greer of the 43rd stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" but intended to vote "nay" on the adoption of the Petro amendment to HB 221.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Hill of the 127th, Petro of the 46th and McKinney of the 35th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 as follows:
Add a section after Section 37 to read that abandoned pari-mutuel tickets over (12) twelve months old shall escheat to the State of Geor gia. These funds shall be appropriated directly to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

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Representative McKinney of the 35th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 by striking all that Language after the "a" at page 28, Line 12 and adding in lieu thereof the Language "felony and upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or imprisoned for a period not to exceed 5 years or both.

Representative McKinney of the 35th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 221 Section (b) at page 8 Line 9 by striking the entire paragraph and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

(b) Any member or employee of the State Racing Commission who violates subsection (a) of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a Felony and shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for a period not exceeding 5 years. Any member of said Commission who violates said subsection (a) shall also be deemed guilty of malfeasance and shall be subject to removal from office.

The report of the Committee was Without Recommendation, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Bolster Brown Carnes Carrell Clark, Betty Connell Davis Dean Dent Egan Glover Greer

Hamilton Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Jordan Larsen, G. K. Linder Lucas Marcus McCollum McKinney

Parham Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall Russell, J. Scott Sheats Taggart Tolbert Townsend White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bowman

Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs

Clark, L. Clifton
Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Dixon Dover

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Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh

Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard
Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.
Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Daugherty Elliott Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Patten, R. L. Russell, W. B.

Wheeler
Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 37, nays 133.

The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the chair and announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 18, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper
Cox
Crawford
Culpepper

Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson
Hutchinson
Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Irwin

Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble
Owens
Oxford
Parham
Parkman

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Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend

Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Blackshear Horton

Matthews, C.

Wheeler

Prayer was offered by the Reverend M. Eugene Dunn, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Conyers, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 744. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Irwin so as to change the salary of the clerk; to provide for the employment of secretarial, clerial office em ployees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 745. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system so as to change the maximum compensation of the sheriff's deputy; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 746. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1411 relating to qualifications for li censing as a real estate broker so as to change certain provisions relating to such qualifications; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 747. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Liberty County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 748. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of county commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 749. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Barnesville so as to change and update existing city ward boundaries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 750. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act" so as to amend the definitions of "services", "retail seller" or "seller", "retail installment contract" or "contract", and "revolving account" or "account"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 751. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Zebulon so as to change the date of the regular city election for said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 752. By Representatives Harrison of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Irvin of the 23rd, Beckham of the 89th, Cooper of the 19th, and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance service, so as to require public and private ambulances to be insured as a condition of licensing; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 753. By Representative Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Randolph County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount for automobile and travel expenses for both the sheriff and the deputy; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organiza tion of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Committee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel; to provide for legal services; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 755. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Glynn County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to personnel with the sheriff's office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 756. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Jakin in the County of Early; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 757. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, McKinney of the 35th, Greer of the 43rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Phillips of the 59th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to provide for the regulation and control of persons, firms or corporations who provide health care services and who offer health care plans; to provide for necessary matters connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 758. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 100-108, relating to bonds and securities required to secure State deposits, so as to provide that the guarantee or the insurance of accounts by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp. shall be accepted as collateral by the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Deptartment of Administrative Services to cover State funds on deposit in State depositories; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 759. By Representatives Alexander of the 38th, Dean of the 29th, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Sheats of the 28th, Bolster of the 3.0th, Greer of the 43rd, Daugherty of the 33rd, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Civil Court of Fulton County (formerly the Municipal Court of Atlanta) so as to change the provisions relating to appeals to the Appellate Division of said court and to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Ga. in certain cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 760. By Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Adams of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th, Toles of the 16th, Hatcher of the 131st, Childers of the 15th, Karrh of the 106th, Mostiler of the 71st, Patten of the 149th, Greer of the 43rd, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to provide certain procedures for the publication of retractions or corrections of stories published by newspapers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 761. By Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to provide that no gas or electric utility company or any electric membership corporation shall cut off or discontinue gas or electric utilities to any residence without first giving 60 days' notice of intention to cut off or discontinue such service to the resident, except upon the request of the customer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 762. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-828, relating to forfeitures under the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act", so as to provide for forfeiture of conveyances in which certain amounts of marijuana is found; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 763. By Representative Elliott of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-9, relating to bail, surrender of principal, and forfeiture of bonds, so as to revise and amend said Code Chapter 27-9 by simplifying the grant of bail and the forfeiture of bonds; to provide for the release of a defendant on his own recognizance in certain misdemeanor cases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 764. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to permit certain organizations to organize, conduct and hold raffles and other similar games; to provide certain conditions; to require disposition of proceeds; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HR 165-764. By Representative Rush of the 121st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to levy a retail sales and use tax in addition to the tax levied pursuant to the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act"; to provide for the division and distribution of the proceeds of such addi tional tax; to provide that such tax shall correspond with the tax levied pursuant to the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Wavs and Means.

HR 166-764. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the provision prohibiting all lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets, and providing for the enforcement of such prohibition by penal laws; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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HR 167-764. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th, Carlisle of the 71st, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, and Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide for a new State Personnel Board which shall determine and direct policy for the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for quali fications of members, their appointment and terms of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 765. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-2805 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by sheriffs for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 766. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-1704 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by judges of probate courts for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 767. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-2713 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by clerks of superior courts for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 768. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act which provides for the organization, jurisdic tion, venue, practice and procedure of certain courts which are below the superior court level so as to provide for bonds for clerks of the state courts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 769. By Representative Hill of the 41st: A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2512, relating to the imposition of the

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death sentence, so as to provide that the death sentence shall be carried out by hanging; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 770. By Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Karrh of the 106th, Sams of the 90th, and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 67-7, relating to the manner of fore closure of mortgages on personalty so as to delete a provision relative to attaching a copy of a waiver to a petition; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 771. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 109A-2 relating to sales and the Uniform Commercial Code so as to require merchants to report certain offers to sell goods to the Commissioner of Public Safety; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 772. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to provide for the keeping of certain records of the sale, rental, lease or loan of firearms; to vest certain responsibilities with the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 168-772. By Representative Lee of the 72nd:
A Resolution to provide for the reimbursement of Dr. James D. Clements; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 773. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to the general requirements for conducting an insurance business in this State so as to prohibit certain institutions and entities constituting or being part of the Farm Credit System and certain of their employees from being licensed to sell or solicit insurance; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 774. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Williamson of the 45th, Elliott of the 49th, Clark of the 55th, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Linder of the 44th, and others:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 and not more than 600,000, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is law-

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fully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 775. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Collector of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax collector; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 776. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputy; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 777. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a duly licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia to accept a fee, money or other remuneration for contacting in any manner the Director of Corrections and/or others in an attempt to influence the Director and/or others concerning a transfer of an inmate from one correctional institution to another; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 778. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes so as to provide that ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles held in a dealer's inventory as of January 1st shall be paid on or before April 1st where the motor vehicle is sold by the dealer prior to April 1st and otherwise that the ad valorem on such motor vehicles shall be paid at the time the motor vehicle is sold or on December 20th; whichever date comes first; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 779. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th, and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act so as to provide for additional exemptions from the tax imposed by said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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HB 780. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide that persons making sales of machinery, equipment, and industrial materials for use to combat air and water pollution shall collect the tax thereon; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 781. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 92-34, relating to the estate tax, so as to provide for the filing and time for filing of certain estate tax docu ments, to provide interest rates in certain instances, to provide a filing time for estate tax returns, to provide appraisal of estates by the State Revenue Commissioner in certain instances, to provide time of payment, and to provide interest rates in certain businesses; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 782. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to repeal Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 109, 147, relating to expenses of administering the income tax laws and the submission of annual budget sheets; to repeal Ga. Laws 1959, p. 78, relating to credits against income taxes for payments made to corporations and other organiza tions organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 783. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3216, of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by Ga. Laws 1971, p. 819, and Ga. Laws 1973, p. 568, relating to the secrecy required of officials of the Department of Revenue with regard to the amount of income or any other particulars set forth or disclosed in any report or return required under the Income Tax Act of 1931; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 784. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to malt beverage taxes so as to make it unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess or transport more than 1440 fluid ounces of malt beverages upon which the taxes imposed on such beverages have not been paid; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 785. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide that the knowing con-

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version of funds collected from another pursuant to said Act with the intention to deprive the State of such funds shall be a felony; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 786. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to abolish the office of Treasurer of Baker County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Baker County shall appoint deposi tories for county funds; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 787. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baker County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baker County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 788. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to create the Forsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 789. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 53-202 relating to application for marriage licenses, information as to impediments, and three-day waiting period so as to provide that a three-day waiting period shall be mandatory for nonresidents of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 790. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the Acts incorporating the Town of Norwood in the County of Warren and providing a new charter for said town so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 791. By Representatives Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Lane of the 81st, Shanahan of the 7th, and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education

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in Georgia Act" so as to clarify certain provisions and make certain technical corrections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 792. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County (formerly the City Court of Hinesville) so as to change the compensa tion of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 793. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for expense allowances for the chairman and mem bers of the board of commissioners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 5,900 and not more than 6,000; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 721. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-9, relating to Air Quality Control, so as to provide that considerations of economic cost of technical feasi bility shall be subordinate to considerations of public health; and for other purposes.
HB 722. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Harden of the 154th, Ham of the 80th, Ross of the 76th, Bargeron of the 83rd, McDonald of the 12th, Irwin of the 130th, Evans of the 84th, Edwards of the 20th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act competely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to prohibit hunting with dogs during daylight hours in certain counties of this State with certain exceptions; and for other purposes.

HB 723. By Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, Gammage of the 17th, Childers of the 15th, Edwards of the 110th, Buck of the 95th, King of the 96th, Linder of the 44th, Clifton of the 107th, Long of the 142nd, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing so as to require that an applicant for a license as a funeral director hold a valid embalmer's license approved by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HB 724. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 725. By Representatives Carter of the 146th, and Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide that on the trial of all criminal cases the jury shall be the judges of the law and the facts, and shall give a general verdict of "guilty" or "not guilty"; and for other purposes.

HB 726. By Representative Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to prohibit any public utility or its affiliate from engaging, directly or indirectly, in certain promotional advertising; to provide for definitions; to provide penalties for the violation of this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 727. By Representative Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-108, relating to the Department of Human Resources, its duties, functions and powers so as to authorize the department to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations relating to recreation programs, facilities and equipment in nursing homes operating in this State; and for other purposes.

HB 728. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th: A Bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Tattnall County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Tattnall County; and for other purposes.
HB 729. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 67-117 relating to the procedure for cancellation of mortgages so as to provide that mortgage cancellation shall be mandatory and shall be the responsibility of the mortgagee; and for other purposes.
HB 730. By Representatives Thomason, Harris and Johnson of the 8th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pickens County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 731. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife so as to repeal the provisions relating to prohibitions against miscegenation;

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to repeal the provisions relating to the definition of a "white person" to repeal the provisions relating to births of children of white and colored parents; and for other purposes.

HR 163-731. By Representatives Cooper and Howard of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards of the 20th, Adams of the 14th, Adams of the 36th, Games of the 43rd, Lane of the 40th, Irvin of the 23rd, Parkman of the 66th, and Burruss of the 21st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself; to provide a Governor shall not be eligible to be popularly elected to more than two consecutive terms; and for other purposes.

HB 732. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Hill of the 127, and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Crime Information Center and a criminal justice information system so as to change the com position of the Advisory Council for the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide that the Governor shall be Chairman of the Advisory Council; and for other purposes.

HB 733. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, McKinney of the 35th, Noble of the 48th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to prohibit noise pollution in Georgia; to provide a short title; to amend Code Title 88, known as the "Georgia Health Code", so as to add a new Code Chapter; to provide definitions; to provide for studies, recommendations, and assistance by the Department of Human Re sources in the area of noise pollution regulation; and for other purposes.

HB 734. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, McKinney of the 35th, Noble of the 48th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", so as to define rapid transit rail vehicle; to provide maximum rapid transit rail vehicle exterior noise levels; to provide maximum rail transit system facilities noise levels; and for other purposes.
HB 735. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Beck of the 148th, and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to require county offices to open to the public for certain minimum numbers of hours in each calendar week; to provide for exceptions; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.

HB 736. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1 relating to the maximum rate of interest on real estate loans so as to provide that intangible recording

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taxes paid by the borrower on long-term real estate loans shall not be considered interest and shall not be taken into account in the calculation of interest; and other purposes.

HB 737. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to repeal the provisions authorizing the State to collect franchise taxes and income taxes from banks and certain other financial institutions; and for other purposes.

HB 738. By Representatives Sweat of the 150th, Reaves of the 147th, Dixon of the 151st, Colwell of the 4th, Matthews of the 145th, and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide that the State shall be liable for damages to beehives caused by bears under certain conditions; to provide that the owner of the beehive shall have the right to destroy bears under certain conditions; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
HB 739. By Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Richard son of the 52nd, Ray of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Elliott of the 49th, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6402, relating to the payment of county taxes, so as to change the installment dates in certain counties for the payment of such taxes and a penalty for nonpayment of installments when due so as to strike the ten percent penalty on delin quent installments; and for other purposes.

HB 740. By Representative Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1103 relating to the form of the official election ballot so as to provide that the incumbency of a candi date seeking election to the office he then holds shall be indicated on the ballot; and for other purposes.

HB 741. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Marcus of the 26th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend Act No. 1242 known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to revise and change the provisions relating to instruction of pupils who are married, a parent, or preg nant, whether married or unmarried; and for other purposes.

HR 164-741. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Larsen of the 27th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Davis and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all sessions of the General Assembly and all meetings of

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any committee, subcommittee or conference committee of the General Assembly shall be open to the public; and for other purposes.

HB 742. By Representative Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt from the tax levied by said Act the sale or use of drugs prescribed by physicians; to levy an additional tax on certain items of tangible personal property; and for other purposes.

HB 743. By Representative Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965" so as to exclude from the retail sales and use tax authorized to be levied under said Act certain exemptions from the tax levied under the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act; and for other purposes.
SB 82. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to permit certain teachers an option of remaining a member or becoming a member of a local retirement fund; and for other purposes.
SB 109. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Young of the 13th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Solicitor General (now District Attorney) emeritus and creating a retirement fund, so as to provide for eligibility for appointment and for retirement benefits, and for payments into the fund; and for other purposes.
SB 143. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the use of radar speed detection devices by the various counties and municipalities of this State, so as to make certain exceptions to the requirement that cases and con victions based on the use of speed detection devices be limited to speeds in excess of ten miles per hour above the posted limit; and for other purposes.
SB 155. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 39-1105, relating to fees for advertising, so as to change certain fees for legal advertisements; and for other purposes.
SB 157. By Senators Foster of the 50th, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to

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permit Area Planning and Development Commissions to make purchases through the State and to issue purchase orders for Area Planning and Development Commissions; and for other purposes.

SB 158. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Ellenton, in the County of Colquitt; to provide for the incorporation of said city; and for other purposes.

SB 160. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Tysinger of the 41st, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", so as to change the membership of the Board of Directors of the Authority; and for other purposes.

SB 167. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th, Russell of the 10th and others:
A Bill to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia and the wives of persons Missing In Action in Southeast Asia who reside in Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 171. Senator Broun of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County, so as to change the provisions relating to the composition and election of the said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

SR 31. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Foster of the 50th, Banks of the 17th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the salary and allowances of the members of the General Assembly shall not be increased during the term to which they are elected; and for other purposes.

SB 168. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th, Russell of the 10th and others:
A Bill to provide that certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses; to provide that the surviving spouse of certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses; to provide that the spouse of certain veterans shall be entitled to receive honorary driver's licenses; and for other purposes.

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Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 669. Do Pass.
HB 668. Do Pass.
HB 667. Do Pass.
HB 666. Do Pass.
HR 77-310. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 15. Do Pass. HB 115. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 182. Do Pass. HB 190. Do Pass. HB 236. Do Pass. HB 257. Do Pass. HB 259. Do Pass. HB 260. Do Pass. HB 319. Do Pass. HB 335. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th, Chairman.

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Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 247. Do Pass.

HB 665. Do Pass.

HB 673. Do Pass.

HB 674. Do Pass.

HR

92. Do Pass.

HR 132-562. Do Pass.

SB

111. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 354. Do Pass. HB 250. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 269. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the fol-

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lowing Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 73-310. Do Pass.

SB

71. Do Not Pass.

SB

140. Do Not Pass.

SB

13. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 159. Do Not Pass.

HB 213. Do Not Pass.

HB 420. Do Not Pass.

SB

26. Do Pass.

SB

28. Do Pass.

HB 613. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 194. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 498. Do Pass.

HB 410. Do Not Pass.

HB 340. Do. Not Pass.

HB 687. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 373. Do Pass.
HB 386. Do Pass, by Substitute.
SB 70. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legisla tion, has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 688. Do Pass. HB 690. Do Pass. HB 691. Do Pass. HB 693. Do Pass. HB 698. Do Pass.
HB 704. Do Pass.
HB 705. Do Pass.
HB 706. Do Pass.
HB 716. Do Pass.
HB 717. Do Pass.
HR 157-701. Do Pass.
HR 158-701. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144tTi District, Chairman of the Committee on Way and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 491. Do Pass. HB 492. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th, Chairman.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 688. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilcox County upon an annual salary so as to change the method of paying the expenses con nected with said office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB G90. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relative to the designation of county registrars, their appointment, terms of office, compensation, the duties of chief registrar and their appointment in certain counties, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of county registrars in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 691. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relating to the designation of county registrars, their appointment, terms of office, compensation, the duties of chief registrar and their appointment in certain counties, so as to provide for a minimum salary for the chief registrar of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 693. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Thomaston so as to change and extend the present corporate limits of said city and to describe the new territory to become a part of the said City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 698. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Glynn County on an annual salary so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation of the deputy; to change the number of authorized addi tional clerks; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 704. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Social Circle so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change certain provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 705. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Monroe in the Coun ty of Walton so as to authorize the City of Monroe to provide com munity antenna television services beyond its corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 706. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Baxley so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Baxley; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 716. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to change the compensation of coroners in counties having a population of not less than 19,300 and not more than 20,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 717. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Wilson, Cooper and Howard of tbe 19th:
A Bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Paulding County; to provide for the membership of said Board; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HR 157-701. By Representatives Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th and Richardson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, and the Judges of the State Court of DeKalb County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section III, Paragraph II of the Consti tution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following sentence:
"Effective with the election to be conducted in 1978 and in all subsequent elections thereafter, the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, and the Judges of the State Court of DeKalb County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections which shall be held and conducted as shall be provided by law."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone
( ) NO Mountain Judicial Circuit, the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, and the Judges of the State Court of DeKalb County shall be elected in nonpar tisan elections."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.

Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bowman Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cox Edwards, C. W. Hill, B. L. Howard

Linder Lucas Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McKinney Milford Petro

Randall Ross Shanahan Thomason Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 158-701. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Justices of the Peace Study Committee of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, at the 1974 general election an amendment to the Constitution was ratified which authorized the General Assembly to provide by law for the abolishment of the fee system for Justices of the Peace of DeKalb County and to provide a salary for said officers; and
WHEREAS, said constitutional amendment further authorized the General Assembly to provide by law for the qualifications to hold the office of Justice of the Peace in DeKalb County; and
WHEREAS, before any law is enacted pursuant to the authority of said constitutional amendment, the various factors involved should

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be given careful consideration to the end that any such law shall be in the best interest of the citizens and taxpayers of DeKalb County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Justices of the Peace Study Committee of DeKalb County to be composed of the following members:

(a) One member of the House of Representatives who shall be a Republican whose Representative District lies within DeKalb County elected by the Republican members of the House whose Districts lie within DeKalb County.

(b) One member of the House of Representatives who shall be a Democrat whose Representative District lies wholly or partially within DeKalb County elected by the Democratic members of the House whose Districts lie wholly or partially within DeKalb County.

(c) One member of the Senate who shall be a Republican whose Senatorial District lies within DeKalb County elected by the Republican Senators whose Districts lie within DeKalb County.

(d) One member of the Senate who shall be a Democrat whose Senatorial District lies within DeKalb County elected by the Democratic Senators whose Districts lie within DeKalb County.

(e) One member appointed by the Chairman of the Republican Party of DeKalb County.

(f) One member appointed by the Chairman of the Democratic Party of DeKalb County.

(g) One member who shall be a Justice of the Peace of DeKalb County appointed by the DeKalb County Association of Justices of the Peace.

(h) One member who shall be a Justice of the Peace appointed by the Georgia Association of Justices of the Peace.

(i) One member appointed by the Bar Association of DeKalb County.

(j) One member appointed by the Grand Jurors Association of DeKalb County.

(k) One member appointed by the Sheriff of DeKalb County.

(1) One member appointed by the Chief of Police of DeKalb County.

(m) One member appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County.

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(n) One member appointed by the District Attorney of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit.

(o) One member appointed by a majority vote of the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. .

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it shall be the duty of said Committee to study any matters relative to the implementation of the constitutional amendment hereinabove described and to prepare appro priate suggested legislation for the implementation of said constitutional amendment. The legislative members of the Committee shall jointly call the organizational meeting of the Committee at which time the Committee shall elect from its own membership a Chairman and such other officers as may be necessary or appropriate.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Committee shall meet at such times and places as the Committee shall determine, and all members thereof shall serve without compensation or any ex penses or allowances for service on the Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and to such other interested persons and organizations as the Commit tee shall determine by not later than September 1, 1975. The Committee shall stand abolished as of the last day the General Assembly meets in regular session during 1976.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
SR 57. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Doss of the 52nd: A Resolution creating the Health Laws Study Committee.
The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional ma jority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

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HR 39-184. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Buck of the 95th and others:
A Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee so as to provide terms of the appointed members of the Committee; to provide for the appointment and terms of the chairman and the vice chairman of the Committee; to provide for filling vacancies; to remove the Legislative Counsel as an ex officio member of the Com mittee.

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

SB 84. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-11, relating to the practice of optometry, as amended, so as to increase the delinquency penalty for failure to renew registration annually.

SB 152. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", approved Mar. 30, 1965, as amended, so as to provide that the Dept. of Human Resources may recover overpayments of public as sistance from recipients.

SB 177. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to authorize leaves of absence for public employees when the absence is to permit the employee to participate in certain blood donation programs.

SB 178. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, approved Feb. 16, 1943, as amended, so as to change the time for observing certain holidays.

SB 187. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act", approved April 9, 1968, as amended, so as to clarify certain provisions relating to the definition of "board" and "polygraph"; to provide for a minimum number of hours of instruction.

SB 194. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Lester of the 23rd, Hudson of the 35th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide

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for the instruction in essentials of the United States and State Consti tutions and the study of American institutions and ideals.

SB 244. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a joint city-county board of tax asses sors in all counties having within its borders all or the greater part of the population of 300,000 or more, as amended, so as to remove the provisions requiring said board to receive all business tax returns and all delinquent tax returns.

SB 204. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Kidd of the 25th, Doss of the 52nd and P'incher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-24 of the Code of Ga., relating to rights of certain State employees, as amended, particularly by an Act approved Mar. 24, 1970, so as to extend compensation to employees of institutions operated by the Dept. of Human Resources for certain personal property losses sustained through patient action.

SB 195. By Senators Duncan of the 30th and Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Government Documents Act", approved March 29, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 216) as amended, so as to require State agencies to update their distribution lists.

HB 177. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to prohibit certain unauthorized transfers and reproductions of recorded material; to prohibit distribution and sale of such unauthorized transfers and reproductions of recorded materials; to provide certain exceptions.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 84. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-11, relating to the practice of optometry, so as to increase the delinquency penalty for failure to renew registration annually; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 152. By Senator Pincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", so as to provide that the Department of Human Resources may recover overpayments of public assistance from recipients either by a civil action or by reduction in the future assistance grants; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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SB 177. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to authorize leaves of absence for public employees when the absence is to permit the employee to participate in certain blood dona tion programs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 178. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, so as to change the time for observing certain holidays; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 187. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act", so as to clarify certain provisions relating to the definition of "board" and "polygraph"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 194. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Lester of the 23rd, Hudson of the 35th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, so as to provide for the instruc tion in essentials of the United States and State Constitutions and the Study of American institutions and ideals; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SB 195. By Senators Duncan of the 30th and Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Government Documents Act", so as to require State agencies to update their distribution lists and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SB 204. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Kidd of the 25th, Doss of the 52nd and Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-24, relating to rights of certain State em ployees, so as to extend compensation to employees of institutions op erated by the Department of Human Resources for certain personal property losses sustained through patient action; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SB 244. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to make the Savannah Port Authority for the harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and

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politic. . . . ", so as to strike from said Act the provision that the Savannah Port Authority is a department of the municipal government of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SR 57. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Doss of the 52nd:
A Resolution creating the Health Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HR 39-184. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Lee of the 72nd and others:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee so as to provide terms of the ap pointed members of the Committee; to provide for the appointment and terms of the chairman and the vice chairman of the Committee; to provide for filling vacancies; to remove the Legislative Counsel as an ex officio member of the Committee; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate Committee on Rules offers the following amendment:
Amend HR 39 by inserting on Page 2, line 24, after the word "Senate", the following:
"or an alternate from the Banking and Finance Committee to be appointed by the President of the Senate".

Representative Jordan of the 58th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 39-184.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey

Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck

Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster

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Bray Brown
Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evan Elliott Evans, B. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King
Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford

Parham Parkman
Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, Marvin Banks Bowman Games

Cox Culpepper Dover Evans, W. D.

Harden Harris, J. F. Hill, G. Horton

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Petro Randall Ross Shanahan Thomason

Townsend Tucker Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the House agreed to the Senate amendment to HR 39-184.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 297. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Buck of the 95th, Karrh of the 106th and others:
A Bill to provide for and declare the rights of blind and visually handicapped persons to equal public accommodations and housing; to authorize blind and visually handicapped persons to be accompanied by guide dogs in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins

Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W.

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Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger

Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford
Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall

Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Daugherty Edwards, C. W. Hamilton Irwin

Lambert Lane, W. J. Matthews, C. Thomason

Townsend Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

HB 85. By Representative Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that persons accused of crime, who have not been previously convicted of a felony, with their consent, may

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be placed on probation after a finding but before an adjudication of guilt, approved Mar. 18, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 324), so as to provide for the destruction of certain records upon the completion of probation or upon release by the court prior to the termination of probation; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 85 as follows:
By inserting in the title following the word "destruction" on line 6 of page 1 the following: "or sealing".
By inserting following the word "subdivision" on line 23 of page 1, and on line 28 of page 2 the following:
", except records maintained in the office of the clerk of the court, which the court shall order to be sealed and not available for inspection except upon the issuance of an order of the court authorizing such inspection."
On line 28, page 2 by adding after the word "expunged" the words "or obliterated".

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives King of the 96th, Peters of the 2nd and Jordan of the 58th move to amend HB 85 by adding at line 24 after the word "court" on page 2: "in its discretion may" and eliminate the word "shall" on same line, page 2.
Representatives King of the 96th and Peters of the 2nd move to amend HB 85 by removing the period and adding at line 6, page 3, after the word "record" the following: "; further provided no law enforce ment officer shall be subject to an action at law for damages, tort or otherwise, for failure to forward such request to destroy."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Beckham Berry

Bolster Brown Calhoun

Carr Childs Clark, Betty

Crawford Daugherty Dean Dent Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Glover Greer Hamilton Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes

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Horton Irvin, R. Irwin Jordan Karrh King Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan Lucas Marcus Miles Noble Oxford Patten, R. L.

Peters Phillips, W. R. Randall Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson Tucker Vaughn White Williams

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bowman Bray Burruss Burton Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper
Cox
Culpepper
Davis
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Elliott

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, W. W.
Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Long
Mann

McCollum McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Stone
Sweat
Thomason
Tolbert
Toles
Triplett
Waddle
Walker

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West Whitmire Williamson

Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Buck Edwards, W. Knight Lambert

Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McDonald Owens

Townsend Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 54, nays 113.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
HB 262. By Representative Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to change the venue for bringing suits against foreign corporations; to provide that dividends on preferred stock need not be cumulative; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 22, relating to corpora tions, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to filing documents; to change the venue for bringing suits against foreign corporations; to provide that dividend on preferred stock need not be cumulative; to provide that the board of directors of a corporation may specify the times of payment of dividends when authorizing a series of preferred stock; to authorize any chief executive officer to sign the shares of a corporation; to require a clear and concise state ment to be placed on the face or back of a certificate stating that the shares are subordinate to other authorized shares with respect to dividends or liquidation payments; to authorize the use of a facsimile signature on interest coupons; to remove certain language authorizing a dividend to be claimed for up to seven years after the payment date; to provide that delivery of the information and materials with respect to a plan of merger or consolidation prior to execution of a waiver of consent or that the waiver of consent itself specifically states that waiver of the right to receive such information is expressly made; to change the qualifications of directors; to permit telephone conference call meetings of boards of directors; to allow committees to be composed

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of two or more directors instead of three or more directors; to provide that a contract or transaction may be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of disinterested directors, even though such majority is less than a quorum; to provide for the indemnification of directors, officers, employees or agents of a merging or consolidating corporation absorbed in a merger or consolidation if the board of directors of the surviving or new corporation approves such indemnification; to require the parent corporation in triangular mergers to deliver financial state ments to the shareholders of the acquired corporation; to remove the authority to change the name of the surviving corporation in the event of a parent-subsidiary merger without the approval of the stockholders of the parent corporation; to provide that dissenters' rights are available when an amendment to the articles of incorporation reclassifies the shares of the corporation; to provide that the dissenters' rights are not available when a recapitalization, exchange or reclassification of shares does not alter or abolish the shareholders' voting rights or alter their percentage of equity; to deny dissenters' rights if the shares in question are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or any exchange resulting from a merger or consolida tion of one or more of such exchanges or held of record by more than 2,000 shareholders; to require the articles of dissolution to state the date and county of incorporation of the corporation being dissolved; to remove the language which gives shareholders the right to receive distributions of unclaimed liquidating dividends; to require that the certified copy of the articles of incorporation which is filed with the Secretary of State upon application for a certificate of authority may not be filed-more than 90 days after the date the copy has been duly authenticated by the proper officer of its jurisdiction of incorporation; to provide that a foreign corporation may change its registered office or change its registered agent or agents, or both, by indicating any such change on the annual report filed with the Secretary of State; to provide that tax clearance from the State Revenue Commissioner is required before the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of withdrawal to a corporation; to reduce the sanction resulting from failure of foreign corporations to file an amendment to their articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State from revocation of certifi cate of authority to a fine; to require the filing of an annual report on forms prescribed by the Secretary of State during the year of incorpora tion or qualification; to change the period during which an annual report is required to be filed; to require the articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation to state that the Statement of Intent to Dissolve has been filed with the Secretary of State; to provide for a 30-day grace period prior to imposition of a penalty for failure by a nonprofit corporation to obtain a certificate of authority; to change the penalty for failure by a nonprofit corporation to obtain a certificate of author ity; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide effective dates; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Title 22, relating to corporations, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Code Section 22-105 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 22-105, to read as follows:

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"22-105. Filing of documents, (a) Whenever any provision of this Code requires any document to be delivered for filing as pro vided in this Code, unless otherwise specifically stated in this Code and subject to any additional provisions of this Code, such require ment shall mean that:

(1) The original executed document, together with a conformed copy thereof, shall be delivered to the office of the Secretary of State.

(2) All fees required for filing the document shall be tendered to the Secretary of State.

(3) Upon delivery of the documents, and upon tender of the required fees, the Secretary of State shall certify that the original has been filed in his office by endorsing upon the original the word 'filed' and the hour, day, month and year thereof. Such endorsement shall be known as the 'filing date' of the document and shall be conclusive of the date of filing in the absence of actual fraud. The Secretary of State shall thereafter file and index the original.

(4) The Secretary of State shall immediately compare the conformed copy with the original, and if he finds that they are identical, he shall certify the conformed copy by making upon it the same endorsement which is required to appear upon the original, together with a further endorsement that the conformed copy is a true copy of the original documnt.

(5) The conformed copy, so certified, shall be returned to the person or persons delivering the documents to the Secretary of State, and it shall be retained as part of the permanent records of the corporation.

(b) Whenever any document required by the provisions of this Code to be presented to a superior court judge and to be the subject of an order of a superior court judge has been so presented and is the subject of such an order and contains errors in, inaccuracies in or omissions of information required by the provisions of this Code, is an inaccurate record of the corporate action therein re ferred to, or was defectively or erroneously executed or sealed, such document may be corrected by presenting to a judge of the same superior court articles of correction. The judge shall examine the aforesaid articles of correction and, if they are found to be lawful, shall pass an order declaring the articles of correction granted. The articles of correction shall specify the error, inaccuracy, omission or defect to be corrected and shall set forth the portion of the document in corrected form. The corporation shall thereupon cause to be delivered the original articles of correction, with the order of the judge thereon, and two conformed copies of such articles and of the order of the judge thereon to the clerk of such superior court. Upon compliance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section the clerk shall file one copy of the articles of correction

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and of the order of the judge thereon, shall note thereon the date of such filing and shall forthwith furnish to the corporation or to its attorney the original and one certified copy of the articles of correction, the order of the judge thereon and the filing of the clerk thereon in the same manner as the original document was delivered and filed. The corporation shall cause to be delivered said original and certified copy to the Secretary of State who shall letain the original and shall issue and deliver a certificate of correction with a certified copy of the articles of correction attached thereto in the same manner as a certificate was issued and delivered with respect to the original document. The corrected document shall be effective as of the effective date of the original document, except as to those persons who are substantially and adversely affected by the correction, and as to those persons the corrected document shall be effective at the time of the filing of the articles of correction and of the judge's order thereon with the clerk of such superior court.

(c) No fee shall be payable to the clerk of the superior court or the Secretary of State for their services with respect to articles of correction, the order of the judge thereon and the certificate of correction. The filing of articles of correction as authorized in subsection (b) of this Section shall not require the republication of any notice previously published in connection with the filing of the original document unless the error, inaccuracy, omission, or defect in the original document relates to information which was disclosed in said notice. In the event the error, inaccuracy, omission, or defect in the original document relates to information disclosed in said notice, a new notice shall be published in the same manner as the original publication. The publisher's fee for such republication shall be the same as the fee for the original publication."

Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by rclettering subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 22-404 as subsections (e) and (f), respectively, and inserting two new subsections following subsection (b), to be designated subsections (c) and (d), to read as follows:
"(c) For the purpose of determining venue, each domestic corporation and each foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State shall be deemed to reside and may be sued on contracts in that county in which the contract sought to be enforced was made or is to be performed, if it has an office and transacts business in that county. The residence established by this subsection shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of, any other residences that any domestic or foreign corporation may have by reason of other laws.
(d) For the purpose of determining venue, each domestic corporation and each foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State shall be deemed to reside and may be sued for damages because of torts, wrong or injury done, in the county where the cause of action originated, if the corporation transacts business in that county. The residence established by this subyection shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of, any other

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residences that any domestic or foreign corporation may have by reason of other laws."

Section 3. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 22-502 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1), to read as follows:

"(1) The rate of dividend, the times of payment and the date for which dividends shall be accumulated, if dividends are to be cumulative."

Section 4. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (b) of Code Section 22-508 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b), to read as follows:

"(b) Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws, the shares of a corporation shall be represented by certificates signed by the president, or other chief executive officer, or a vice president and the secretary or an assistant secretary of the corporation, and may be sealed with the seal of the corporation or a facsimile thereof. The signatures of such officers upon a certificate may be facsimile if the certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent, or registered by a registrar, other than the corporation itself or an employee of the corporation."

Section 5. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (7) of subsection (c) of Code Section 22-508 in its entirety.

Section 6. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub sections (d) and (f) of Code Section 22-508 in their entirety and in serting in lieu thereof new subsections (d) and (f), to read as follows:

"(d) Each certificate representing shares issued by a corpora tion which are subordinate to authorized shares of any other class or series with respect to dividends or amounts payable on liquida tion shall contain upon the face or back of the certificate a clear and concise statement to that effect. Each certificate representing shares issued by a corporation which is authorized to issue shares of more than one class shall set forth or fairly summarize upon the face or back of the certificate, or shall state that the corporation will furnish to any shareholder upon request and without charge, a full statement of the designations, preferences, limitations and
relative rights of the shares of each class authorized to be issued and, if the corporation is authorized to issue any preferred or special class in series, the variations in the relative rights and preferences between the shares of each such series so far as the same have been fixed and determined and the authority of the board of directors or shareholders to fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of subsequent series.

(f) The signatures of the officers of a corporation and the seal of the corporation upon any bond, debenture, interest coupon or other debt security issued by the corporation may be facsimiles

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if the instrument is authenticated or countersigned by a trustee or transfer agent, or registered by a registrar, other than the corpora tion itself or an employee of the corporation."
Section 7. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (3) of subsection (c) of Code Section 22-511 in its entirety.
Section 8. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (d) of Code Section 22-603 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d), to read as follows:

"(d) Any action required by this Code to be taken at a meeting of the shareholders of a corporation, or any action which may be taken at a meeting of the shareholders, may be taken without a meeting if written consent, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof. Such consent shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of shareholders, and may be stated as such in any articles or document filed with the Secretary of State under this Code. No consent shall be effective as approval of a plan of merger or plan of consolidation pursuant to Section 22-1003 unless:

(1) prior to the execution of the consent, the shareholders shall have been given
(i) a clear and concise statement that if the plan of merger or consolidation is effected the shareholders dissenting therefrom are entitled, if they file a written objection to such plan before the vote of the shareholders is taken thereon and comply with the further provisions of Section 22-1202 regarding the rights of dissenting shareholders, to be paid the fair value of their shares,
(ii) a copy of the plan of merger or consolidation or an outline of the material features of the plan, and
(iii) a copy of the most recent annual balance sheet and annual profit and loss statement of each of the merging or consolidating corporations and of each other corporation securities of which are to be delivered pursuant to the plan of merger or consolidation; or

(2) the written consent itself conspicuously and specifically states that waiver of the right to receive such information is ex pressly made."
Section 9. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 22-604 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1), to read as follows:

"(1) Notice of a meeting of shareholders need not be given to any shareholder who signs a waiver of notice, in person or by proxy, either before or after the meeting. Unless required by the

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bylaws, neither the business transacted nor the purpose of the meeting need be specified in the waiver, except that any waiver of the notice of a meeting of shareholders required with respect to a plan of merger or a plan of consolidation shall not be effective unless:

(i) prior to execution of the waiver, the shareholder signing the waiver shall have been given

(A) a clear and concise statement that if the plan of merger or consolidation is effected shareholders dissenting therefrom are en titled, if they file a written objection to such plan before the vote of the shareholders is taken thereon and comply with the further provisions of Section 22-1202 regarding the rights of dissenting shareholders, to be paid the fair value of their shares,

(B) a copy of the plan of merger or consolidation or an outline of the material features of the plan, and

(C) a copy of the most recent annual balance sheet and annual profit and loss statement of each of the merging or consolidating corporations and of each other corporation securities of which are to be delivered pursuant to the plan of merger or consolidation; or
(ii) the waiver itself conspicuously and specifically states that waiver of the right to receive such information is expressly made."
Section 10. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (c) of Code Section 22-701 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c), to read as follows:

"(c) Directors shall be natural persons of the age of 18 years or older, but need not be residents of this State or shareholders of the corporation unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws so require. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe addi tional qualifications for directors."

Section 11. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 22-707, to be designated subsection (c), to read as follows:

"(c) Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws otherwise provide, members of the board of directors, or any committee designated by such board, may participate in a meeting of such board or committee by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participat ing in the meeting can hear each other and participation in a meeting pursuant to this subsection shall constitute presence in person at such meeting."

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Section 12. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (a) of Code Section 22-708 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:

"(a) If the articles or incorporation or the bylaws so provide, the board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full board of directors, may designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees, each con sisting of two or more directors, and each of which, to the extent provided in such resolution or in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws of the corporation, shall have and may exercise all the authority of the board of directors, but no such committee shall have the authority of the board of directors in reference to:
(1) Amending the articles of incorporation or the bylaws of the corporation.

(2) Adopting a plan of merger or consolidation.
(3) The sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all the property and assets of the corporation.
(4) A voluntary dissolution of the corporation or a revocation thereof."
Section 13. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 22-716 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1), to read as follows:

"(1) The material facts as to his interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the board of directors or the committee, and the board or committee in good faith au thorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested directors, even though the disinterested directors be less than a quorum; or".

Section 14. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 22-717 a new subsection, to be designated sub section (i), to read as follows:

"(i) For purposes of this Section, references to 'the corpora tion' shall include, in addition to the surviving or new corporation, any merging or consolidating corporation (including any merging or consolidating corporation of a merging or consolidating corpora tion) absorbed in a merger or consolidation so that any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such merging or consolidating corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such merging or consolidating corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as he would if he had served the resulting or surviving

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corporation in the same capacity; provided that no indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) of this Section permitted by this subsection shall be mandatory under this subsection or any bylaw of the surviving or new corporation without the approval of such indemnification by the board of directors or shareholders of the surviving or new corporation, in the manner provided in para graphs (1) and (3) of subsection (d) of this Section."

Section 15. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 22-1003 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2), to read as follows:

"(2) The notice shall contain a clear and concise statement that if the plan of merger or consolidation is effected shareholders dissenting herefrom are entitled, if they file a written objection to such plan before the vote of the shareholders is taken thereon and comply with the further provisions of Section 22-1202 regarding the rights of dissenting shareholders, to be paid the fair value of their shares. A copy of the plan of merger or consolidation or an outline of the material features of the plan, together with a copy of the most recent annual balance sheet and annual profit and loss state ment of each of the merging or consolidating corporations and of each other corporation securities of which are to be delivered pur suant to the plan of merger or consolidation, shall accompany such notice."
Section 16. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub sections (a), (b) and (c) of Code Section 22-1005 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (a) and (b), to read as follows:

"(a) Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation of any of the merging corporations, any corporation which owns at least 90 percent of the outstanding shares of each class of any other domestic corporation or corporations may merge with such subsidiary corporation or corporations without approval by a vote of the shareholders of any of the merging corporations if the parent corporation is the surviving corporation and if the plan of merger effects no change in the articles of incorporation of the parent corporation; and in the event all the shares of a subsidiary cor poration party to such merger are not owned by the parent cor poration, such plan of merger shall state the manner and basis of converting the shares of the subsidiary corporation not owned by the parent corporation into shares or other securities or obligations of the parent corporation, or the cost or other consideration or combination thereof to be paid or delivered in exchange for such shares of the subsidiary corporation not owned by the parent cor poration. The plan of merger shall be approved by the board of directors of each merging corporation. In all other respects the merger shall be effected and shall have the same effect as provided in this Code in the case of mergers between domestic corporations.

(b) In the event all the shares of a subsidiary corporation party to a merger effected under this Section are not owned by the parent corporation immediately prior to the merger, the parent

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corporation shall, within ten days after the effective date of the merger, notify each shareholder of the subsidiary corporation that the merger has become effective. The notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail, addressed to each such shareholder at his address as it appears on the records of the corporation, and shall contain a clear and concise statement that shareholders dis senting from the merger are entitled, if they comply with the pro visions of this subsection, to be paid the fair value of their shares. A copy of the plan of merger or an outline of the material features of the plan shall accompany the notice. Within 20 days after the date of the mailing of the notice, any shareholder to whom the parent corporation was required to give such notice and who elects to dissent shall file with the corporation a notice of such elections as provided in Section 22-1202(c), and thereupon the parties shall have the rights and duties and shall follow the procedure set forth in subsections (d) through (k) inclusive of Section 22-1202."

Section 17. Said Code Title is further amended by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 22-1201 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (C), to read as follows:
"(C) Effecting an exchange, cancellation or reclassification of any of his shares, where said exchange, cancellation or reclassifica tion would alter or abolish his voting rights or alter his per centage of equity in the corporation, or effecting a reduction or cancellation of accrued dividends or other arrearages in respect of such shares;".
Section 18. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 22-1201 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2), to read as follows:

"(2) Unless the articles of incorporation shall otherwise pro vide, to the shares of any class of shares which, at the date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting of shareholders at which the plan of merger or consolidation, or the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all the property and assets of the corpora tion, or the amendment of the articles of incorporation, as the case may be, is to be acted on, were either
(i) listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or any exchange resulting from a merger or consolidation of one or more of such exchanges or
(ii) held of record by more than 2,000 shareholders."
Section 19. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 22-1302 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1), to read as follows:

"(1) The name of the corporation and its date and county of incorporation."

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Section 20. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 22-1303 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1), to read as follows:

"(1) The name of the corporation and its date and county of incorporation."

Section 21. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 22-1304 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1), to read as follows:

"(1) The name of the corporation and its date and county of incorporation."

Section 22. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 22-1324 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 22-1324, to read as follows:

"22-1324. Deposit with Department of Administrative Services of amount due certain creditors or shareholders. Upon the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of a corporation the portion of the assets distributable to a creditor or shareholder who is unknown or cannot be found, or who is under disability and there is no person legally competent to receive such distributive portion, shall be reduced to cash and deposited with the Department of Administrative Services and shall be paid over to such creditor or shareholder or to his legal representative upon proof satisfactory to the Department of Administrative Services of his right thereto. After the Department of Administrative Services has held the unclaimed cash for six months, the Department of Administrative Services shall pay such cash to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, to be held without liability for profit or interest until a claim for such cash shall be filed with the Department of Administrative Services by the parties entitled thereto. No such claim shall be made more than six years after such cash is deposited with the Depart ment of Administrative Services."

Section 23. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (a) of Code Section 22-1406 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:

"(a) The application of the corporation for a certificate of
authority shall be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing as provided in Section 22-105, together with a copy of its articles of incorporation and all amendments thereto or in lieu thereof, if provided by its jurisdiction of incorporation a copy of its latest restated, composite or consolidated articles of incorporation and all amendments subsequent thereto, either of which copy shall have been duly authenticated by the proper officer of its jurisdiction of incorporation within 90 days of the date the application is filed hereunder, together with a translation into English verified by the
translator of the original if written in a foreign language."

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Section 24. Said Code Title is further amended by relettering sub sections (c) and (d) of Code Section 22-1409 as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and inserting a new subsection, following subsection (b), to be designated subsection (c), to read as follows:

"(c) A foreign corporation may also change its registered office or change its registered agent or agents, or both, by indicat ing any such change on the annual report filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 22-1501. Any such change so indicated shall become effective upon the filing of said annual report."

Section 25. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 22-1414, to be designated sub section (c), to read as follows:

"(c) Before the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of withdrawal the corporation shall secure from the State Revenue Commissioner a certificate that the corporation has met the require ment concerning reports and taxes."

Section 26. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 22-1417 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph* (4), to read as follows:

"(4)' The corporation has failed to file in the office of the Secretary of State any articles of merger within the time pre scribed by Section 22-1412; or".
Section 27. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 22-1502 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 22-1502, to read as follows:
"22-1502. Filing of annual reports of domestic and foreign corporations. Such annual report of a domestic or foreign corpora tion shall be delivered to the Secretary of State between the first day of January and the first day of April of each year, except that the initial annual report of a foreign corporation shall be filed with its application for a certificate of authority. The initial annual report of a domestic corporation shall be filed within 90 days after the day its articles of incorporation are delivered to the Secretary of State for filing, except that the initial annual report of a domestic corporation whose articles of incorporation are delivered to the Secretary of State for filing subsequent to October 1 shall be filed between the first day of January and the first day of April of the year next succeeding the calendar year in which its certificate of incorporation was issued by the Secretary of State. Proof to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that prior to midnight on the last day of such filing period such report was deposited in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, properly addressed, with first class postage prepaid, shall be deemed a compliance with this requirement. If the Secretary of State finds that such report conforms to the requirements of this Code, he shall file the same If he finds that it does not so conform, he shall

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promptly return the same to the corporation for any necessary corrections, in which event the penalties hereinafter prescribed for failure to file such report within the time hereinabove provided shall not apply, if such report is corrected to conform to the require ments of this Code and returned to the Secretary of State within one calendar month from the date it was returned by him to the corporation."

Section 28. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 22-1801, to be designated sub section (e), to read as follows:

"(e) Each foreign corporation that fails to comply with the provisions of Section 22-1411 shall be subject to a penalty of $50 for each such violation."

Section 29. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 22-2105 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 22-2105, to read as follows:

"22-2105. Filing or documents, (a) Whenever any provision of this Code requires any document to be delivered for filing as provided in this Code, unless otherwise specifically stated in this Code and subject to any additional provisions of this Code, such requirement shall have the meaning prescribed in Section 22-105 of Part I of this Title.

(b) Whenever any document required by the provisions of this Code to be presented to a superior court judge and to be the subject of an order of a superior court judge has been so presented and is the subject of such an order and contains errors in, inaccuracies in or omissions of information required by the provisions of this Code, is an inaccurate record of the corporate action therein re ferred to, or was defectively or erroneously executed or sealed, such document may be corrected by presenting to a judge of the same superior court articles of correction. The judge shall examine the aforesaid articles of correction and, if they are found to be lawful, shall pass an order declaring the articles of correction granted. The articles of correction shall specify the error, inaccuracy, omission or defect to be corrected and shall set forth the portion of the document in corrected form. The corporation shall thereupon cause to be delivered the original articles of correction, with the order of the judge thereon, and two conformed copies of such articles and of the order of the judge thereon to the clerk of such superior court. Upon compliance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section the clerk shall file one copy of the articles of correction and of the order of the judge thereon, shall note thereon the date of such filing and shall forthwith furnish to the corporation or to its attorney the original and one certified copy of the articles of correction, the order of the judge thereon and the filing of the clerk thereon in the same manner as the original document was delivered and filed. The corporation shall cause to be delivered said original and certified copy to the Secretary of State who

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shall retain the original and shall issue and deliver a certificate of correction with a certified copy of the articles of correction attached thereto in the same manner as a certificate was issued and delivered with respect to the original document. The corrected document shall be effective as of the effective date of the original document, except as to those persons who are substantially and adversely affected by the correction, and as to those persons the corrected document shall be effective at the time of the filing of the articles of correction and of the judge's order thereon with the clerk of such superior court.
(c) No fee shall be payable to the clerk of the superior court or the Secretary of State for their services with respect to articles of correction, the order of the judge thereon and the certificate of correction. The filing of articles of correction as authorized in sub section (b) of this Section shall not require the republication of any notice previously published in connection with the filing of the original document unless the error, inaccuracy, omission, or defect in the original document relates to information which was disclosed in said notice. In the event the error, inaccuracy, omission, or defect in the original document relates to information disclosed in said notice, a new notice shall be published in the same manner as the original publication. The publisher's fee for such republica tion shall be the same as the fee for the original publication."
Section 0. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (c) of Code Section 22-2601 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c), to read as follows:
"(c) Directors shall be natural persons of the age of 18 years or over, but need not be residents of this State or members of the corporation unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws so re quire. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe addi tional qualifications for directors."
Section 31. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 22-2605, to be designated sub section (c), to read as follows:

"(c) Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws otherwise provide, members of the board of directors, or any committee designated by such board, may participate in a meeting of such board or committee by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons partici pating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting' pursuant to this subsection shall constitute presence in
person at such meeting."

Section 32. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (a) of Code Section 22-2606 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:

(a) If the articles of incorporation or the bylaws so provide, the board of directors may designate from among its members an

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executive committee and one or more other committees, each con sisting of two or more directors, and each of which, to the extent provided in such resolution or in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation, shall have and may exercise all the authority of the board of directors."

Section 33. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 22-3102 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1), to read as follows:

"(1) The name of the corporation and its date and county of incorporation."
Section 34. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 22-3106, to be designated sub section (h), to read as follows:

"(h) That the Secretary of State has theretofore filed a state ment of intent to dissolve the corporation, and the date on which such statement was filed."

Section 35. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 22-3118 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 22-3118, to read as follows:

"22-3118. Deposits with Department of Administrative Services. Upon the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of a corporation the portion of the assets distributable to any person who is unknown or cannot be found, or who is under disability and there is no person legally competent to receive such distributive portion, shall be re duced to cash and deposited with the Department of Administrative Services and shall be paid over to such person or to his legal repre sentative upon proof satisfactory to the Department of Administra tive Services of his right thereto. After the Department of Ad ministrative Services has held the unclaimed cash for six months, the Department of Administrative Services shall pay such cash to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, to be held without liability for profit or interest until a claim for such cash shall be filed with the Department of Administrative Services by the parties entitled thereto. No such claim shall be made more than six years after such cash is deposited with the Department of Administrative Services."

Section 36. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (a) of Code Section 22-3206 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:

"(a) The application of the corporation for a certificate of authority shall be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing as provided in Section 22-2105, together with a copy of its articles of incorporation and all amendments thereto or in lieu thereof, if provided for by its jurisdiction of incorporation, a copy of its latest restated, composite or consolidated articles of incorporation

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and all amendments subsequent thereto, either of which copy shall have been duly authenticated by the proper officer of its jurisdiction of incorporation within 90 days of the date the application is filed hereunder, together with a translation into English verified by the translator if the original is written in a foreign language."

Section 37. Said Code Title is further amended by relettering sub sections (c) and (d) of Code Section 22-3209 as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and inserting a new subsection, following subsection (b), to be designated subsection (c), to read as follows:

"(c) A foreign corporation may also change its registered office or change its registered agent or agents, or both, by indicating any such change on the annual report filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 22-3301. Any such change so indicated shall become effective upon the filing of said annual report."

Section 38. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 22-3214, to be designated sub section (c), to read as follows:

"(c) Before the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of withdrawal the corporation shall secure from the State Revenue Commissioner a certificate that the corporation has met the re quirements concerning reports and taxes."

Section 39. Said Code Title is further amended by striking para graph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 22-3217 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (4), to read as follows:

"(4) The corporation has failed to file in the office of the Secretary of State any articles of merger within the time pre scribed by Section 22-3212 or".

Section 40. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 22-3302 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 22-3302, to read as follows:
"22-3302. Filing of annual report of domestic and foreign cor porations. Such annual report of a domestic or foreign corporation shall be delivered to the Secretary of State between the first day of January and the first day of April of each year except that the initial annual report of a foreign corporation shall be filed with its application for a certificate of authority. The initial annual report of a domestic corporation shall be filed within 90 days after the day its articles of incorporation are delivered to the Secretary of State for filing, except that the initial annual report of a domestic corporation whose articles of incorporation are delivered to the Secretary of State for filing subsequent to October 1 shall be filed between the first day of January and the first day of April of the year next succeeding the calendar year in which its certificate of incorporation was issued by the Secretary of State. Proof to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that prior to midnight on the

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last day of such filing period such report was deposited in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, properly addressed, with first class postage prepaid, shall be deemed a compliance with this requirement. If the Secretary of State finds that such report conforms to the requirements of this Code, he shall file the same. If he finds that it does not so conform, he shall promptly return the same to the corporation for any necessary corrections, in which event the penalties hereinafter prescribed for failure to file such report within the time hereinabove provided shall not apply, if such report is corrected to conform to the requirements of this Code and returned to the Secretary of State within one calendar month from the date it was returned by him to the corporation."

Section 41. Said Code Title is further amended by striking sub section (b) of Code Section 22-3601 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b), to read as follows:

"(b) Each foreign corporation that conducts affairs in this State without authority, after 30 days, shall be subject to a penalty of $100 for each year or part thereof during which it so conducts affairs."
Section 42. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 22-3601, to be designated sub section (e), to read as follows:

"(e) Each foreign corporation that fails to comply with the provisions of Section 22-3211 shall be subject to a penalty of $50 for each such violation."
Section 43. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 22-5301 in its entirety.
Section 44. This Act shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 1975, except that Section 27 and Section 40 of this Act shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1976.

Section 45. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or un constitutional, 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 un constitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 46. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr
Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder

Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Milford
Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert

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Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West

Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Carrell Dover Hill, B. L. Howard

Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney

Randall Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

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

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 75-310. By Representatives Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract or parcel of land located in Coweta County, to Harrison Ward and Alma Lilly Ward; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 117, nays 0.

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

HB 380: By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Marcus of the 26th, Felton of the 22nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the preparation and implementa tion of comprehensive plans for the protection of major streams which are the primary source of drinking water for certain metropolitan areas so as to correct certain definitions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark,L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell
Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B.

Evans, W, D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Gammage Gignilliat
Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B, B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin,R.
Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton
Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker

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Watson West White Whitmire

Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Twiggs.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Colwell Davis Foster, R. L. Eraser Irvin, J.

Lucas Matthews, C. Nix Owens Randall

Ross Thomason Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

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

HB 280. By Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Miles of the 86th, Hudson of the 137th and others:
A Bill to permit the charging of interest by such institutions on loans secured by a time or savings deposit or savings account in a bank, federal savings and loan association or State chartered building and loan association; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Ba,nks Bargeron Baugh Beck Berry Bowman Bray

Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs

Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean

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Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones

Karrh Key ton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson
West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative were Representatives Carter and R. L. Patten.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Battle Beckham Blackshear Bolster Calhoun Clark, Betty Collins Da vis

Fraser Gignilliat Hill, B. L. Horton Jordan Matthews, C. Owens

Russell, W. B.
Scott Thomason Townsend Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 2.

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

Mr. Patten of the 149th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" but intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 280.

Mr. Jordan of the 58th asked to be excused from voting on HB 280 under Rule 195 of the House.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 92. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd and many others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the DeKalb County Study Commission on Law Enforce ment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA that there is hereby created the DeKalb County Study Commission on Law Enforcement, to be composed of ten members, to be appointed as follows:
Two members to be appointed by the members of the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly representing DeKalb County or any part thereof, of which one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Republicans and one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Democrats;
Two members to be appointed by the members of the Senate of the Georgia General Assembly representing DeKalb County, of which one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Re publicans and one member shall be selected by those Representatives who are Democrats;
Two members, one of whom shall be a Republican and one of whom shall be a Democrat, to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County; the Chairman of the Board shall select such members, subject to the approval of the Board;
Two members to be appointed by the Chairman of the DeKalb Coun ty Democratic Party; and

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Two members to be appointed by the Chairman of the Republican Party of DeKalb County.

The Commission shall undertake an examination and study of the law enforcement functions being performed within DeKalb County with particular emphasis upon the activities, functions, duties and responsibilities of the DeKalb County Police Department and Office of the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The Commission is authorized to consult with persons possessing particular expertise in the fields of law enforce ment and shall be authorized to hold such number of public hearings in relation to the scope of the Commission's study as it shall deem necessary and advisable. The Commission shall make a report of its findings and recommendations prior to December 31, 1975.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 149. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to regulate the drilling of any well other than wells drilled to a depth of less than 1800 feet for the purpose of tapping or of drawing from underground fresh water supplies or for the purposes of injecting any type of substance or substances into such wells; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to regulate the drilling and use of oil and gas and certain other types of wells; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide for a short title; to define certain terms; to provide for the jurisdiction, authority and powers of the Board of Natural Re sources; to provide for a disclaimer of preemption; to provide for the establishment of drilling units, allocation of production, integration of certain tracts of land and agreements in the interest of conservation; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for certain prohibited activities; to provide for the issuance of permits; to provide for enforcement to include administrative orders, injunctive relief, monetary civil penalties, and the seizure and sale of contraband; to provide for bonding; to assure that this Act will not be construed so as to limit the authority or functions of any officer or agency of this State under any other law; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Declaration of Policy. The General Assembly finds and declares that its duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of the

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citizens of this State requires that adequate protection of underground fresh water supplies be assured in any drilling operation which may penetrate through any strata which contains fresh water. This duty further requires that adequate protection be assured in any drilling or the use of such drilled wells in certain other environmentally sensi tive areas or in other circumstances where the result of such drilling and use may endanger the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this State. It is not the policy of the General Assembly to regulate the drilling of shallow exploration or engineering holes except in such environmentally sensitive areas as defined in this Act. The General Assembly further finds and declares that, with the current energy shortage which this State and nation face, it must encourage oil and gas exploration to identify new sources of energy, but not at the expense of our important natural resources such as residential, municipal, and industrial supplies of fresh water. The General Assembly further finds and declares that with an increase in oil exploration, it must provide assurances to persons engaging in such exploration that adequate safeguards regarding results of exploration will remain privileged in formation for a specified time. The General Assembly further finds and declares that it is in the public interest to obtain, protect and dis seminate all possible geologic information associated with drilling opera tions in order to further the purposes of future energy-related research.

Section 2. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oil and Gas and Deep Drilling Act of 1975".

Section 3. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, as used in this Act, are defined as follows:

(a) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources.

(b) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.

(c) "Person" means any natural person, corporation, joint venture, association, partnership, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, adminis trator, fiduciary or representative of any kind, all agencies or instru mentalities of the State, and all county or municipal governments or any authority.

(d) "Oil" means crude petroleum oil and other hydrocarbons, re gardless of gravity, which are produced at the well in liquid form by ordinary production methods and which are not the result of condensa tion of gas after it leaves the reservoir.

(e) "Gas" means all natural gas, including casing-head gas, and all other hydrocarbons not defined as oil in subsection (d) above.

(f) "Pool" means an underground reservoir containing a common accumulation of crude petroleum oil or natural gas, or both. Each zone of a general structure which is completely separated from any other zone in the structure is covered by the term "pool" as used herein.

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(g) "Field" means the general area which is underlaid or appears to be underlaid, by at least one pool. "Field" shall include the under ground reservoir or reservoirs containing crude petroleum oil or natural gas, or both. The words "field" and "pool" mean the same thing when only one underground reservoir is involved; however, "field", unlike "pool", may relate to two or more pools.

(h) "Owner" means the person who has the right to drill into and produce from any pool and to appropriate the production either for himself and another, or himself and others.

(i) "Producer" means the owner of a well or wells capable of producing oil or gas, or both.

(j) "Waste", in addition to its ordinary meaning, means "physical waste" as that term is generally understood in the oil and gas industry, and it shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) the inefficient, excessive or improper use or dissipation of reservoir energy; and the locating, spacing, drilling, equipping, operating, or producing of any oil or gas well or wells in a manner which results, or tends to result, in a reduction in the quantity of oil or gas ultimately to be recovered from any pool in this State;

(2) the inefficient storing of oil; and the locating, spacing, drilling, equipping, operating or producing of any oil or gas well or wells in a manner causing, or tending to cause, unnecessary or excessive surface loss or destruction of oil or gas;

(3) abuse of the correlative rights and opportunities of each owner of gas or oil in a common reservoir due to nonuniform, dis proportionate and unratable withdrawals causing undue drainage between tracts of land;

(4) the production of oil or gas in such a manner as to cause unnecessary water channeling or zoning;

(5) the operation of any oil well or wells with an inefficient gas-oil ratio;

(6) the drowning with water of any stratum or part thereof capable of producing gas or oil;

(7) underground waste, however caused and whether or not defined as the same relates to any activity regulated by the pro visions of this Act;

(8) the creation of unnecessary fire hazards as the same relates to any activity regulated by the provisions of this Act;

(9) the escape into the open air, from a well producing both

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oil and gas, of gas in excess of the amount which is necessary in the efficient drilling or operation of the well;

(10) permitting gas produced from a gas well to escape into the air.

(k) "Illegal mineral" means any mineral, including oil or gas, which has been produced within the State of Georgia in violation of this Act, any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated pursuant here to or any order issued hereunder.

(1) "Illegal product" means any product of oil, gas or other min eral, any part of which was processed or derived, in whole or in part, from an illegal mineral.

(m) "Tender" means a permit or certificate of clearance for the transportation of minerals, including oil and gas, or mineral products produced under the provisions of this Act, approved and issued or registered under the authority of the Board.

(n) "Mineral" means any naturally occurring substance found in the earth which has commercial value and shall include oil and gas as defined herein but shall not include fresh water.

(o) "Mineral product" means any commodity made from any mineral.

(p) "Well" means any boring drilled in the search for and/or the production of oil, gas or other minerals, or water.

(q) "Drilling" means the boring of a hole in the earth by remote mechanical means and all associated construction activities, including but not limited to, casing, perforating, plugging, cementing and cap ping.

(r) "Environmentally sensitive area of the coastal zone" means that area of the coastal zone where saltwater-bearing strata overlie the freshwater aquifer system.

Section 4. Jurisdiction, Authority and Powers of the Board of Natural Resources. For the purpose of this Act:

(a) The Board shall have the authority to make such inquiries as it may deem necessary into any matter over which it has jurisdiction.

(b) The Board shall have the jurisdiction of and authority over the drilling of and subsequent use of: any well for the exploration or production of oil and gas; any well for the exploration or production of any other mineral drilled to a depth greater than 1800 feet; any well for the exploration or production of any mineral located in the en vironmentally sensitive area of the coastal zone and which is drilled

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to a depth sufficient to penetrate the freshwater aquifer system; any underground storage well with the exception of those wells covered by the provisions of the Underground Gas Storage Act (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 463 et seq.) ; any well for the underground disposal of waste ma terials; any well for the production of freshwater drilled to a depth greater than 1800 feet; and any well for the exploration or production of brine or saltwater.

(c) The Board shall have the authority to control the drilling patterns and the production of all oil and gas and the production of any other minerals produced through a well or bore hole in liquid or slurry form to a depth greater than 1800 feet or located in the en vironmentally sensitive area, provided, however, this authority does not extend to the drilling of wells for the production of fresh water used for drinking, residential, industrial, or agricultural purposes except as provided for in Section 4 (b) of this Act.

(d) The Board shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Act.

(e) The Board may delegate the Department the administrative duties created under the authority of this Act.
Section 5. It is not the purpose of this Act and no provision of this Act shall be construed so as to repeal, supersede or preempt any of the functions, powers, authority, duties or responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department assigned to such Division under the provisions of any of the laws or statutes of this State. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any provision of the Groundwater Use Act of 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 976 et seq.), as amended, which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall not be repealed by this Act and shall govern over the provisions of this Act.
Section 6. Establishment of Oil or Gas Drilling Units, Allocation of Production, Integration of Certain Tracts of Land and Agreements in the Interest of Conservation. In regard to the establishment of drilling units, the allocation of production, the integration of separately owned tracts of land and agreements in the interest of conservation, the Board, in addition to the jurisdiction, authority or powers granted elsewhere in this Act, shall have the specific powers with respect to the exploration or production of oil or gas enumerated below as follows:
(a) For the prevention of waste and to avoid the augmenting and accumulation of risk arising from the drilling of excessive number of wells, the Board shall, after due investigation and a hearing, have full power and authority to establish such drilling unit or units as may, in their discretion, seem most reasonable and practicable. Said Board shall have control of the allocation of production over such units and shall, after investigation and hearing, set up, establish and allocate to each unit its just and equitable share of production, and shall make such orders, rules and regulations as will give to each

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producer the opportunity to use his just and equitable share of the reservoir energy of any pool. The Board shall have power after notice and hearing to review and approve, or disapprove, agreements made between owners or operators, or both, in the interest of conservation of oil or gas or both or for the prevention of waste.

(b) When two or more separately owned tracts of land are em braced within an established drilling unit, the owners thereof may validly agree to integrate their interests and to develop their lands as a drilling unit. Where, however, such owners have not agreed to integrate their interests, the Board may, for the prevention of waste or to avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, after notice and hearing, require such owners to do so and to develop their lands as a drilling unit.

(c) When two or more separately owned tracts of land are em braced within a pool or a portion of a pool suitable for gas cycling the owners thereof may validly agree to integrate their interests therein and develop their lands as a unit. Where, however, such owners have not agreed to so integrate their interests, the Board may, in order to prevent waste and to avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, after notice and upon hearing, determine the feasibility of, and require, the cycling of gas in any'pool or portion of a pool productive of gas from which condensate may be separated or natural gasoline extracted, and promulgate rules to unitize separate ownership and to regulate produc tion of gas and reintroduction of gas into productive formations, after separation of condensate or extraction of natural gasoline for such gas.

(d) All orders requiring such integration shall be made after notice and hearing, and shall be upon terms and conditions that are just and reasonable, and will afford to the owner of each tract the opportunity to recover or receive his just and equitable share of the oil and gas in the pool without unnecessary expense, and will prevent or minimize reasonable avoidable drainage from each integrated unit which is not equalized by counter drainage. The portion of the produc tion allocated to the owner of each tract included in an integrated unit formed by an integration order shall, when produced, be considered as if it had been produced from such tract by a well drilled thereon. In the event such integration is required, the operator designated by the Board to develop and operate the integrated unit shall have the right to charge to each other interested owner the actual expenditures required for such purposes not in excess of what are reasonable, in cluding charges for supervision, and the operator shall have the right to receive the first production from any well drilled by him thereon, which otherwise would be delivered or paid to the other parties jointly interested in the drilling of the well, so that the amount due by each of them for his share of the expense of drilling, equipping and operation of the well may be paid to the operator of the well out of production, with the value of the production calculated at the market price in the field at the time such production is received by the operator or placed to his credit. In the event of any dispute relative to such costs, the Board shall determine the proper costs.
(e) Should the owners of separate tracts embraced within a drilling unit fail to agree upon the integration of the tracts and the drilling

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of a well on the unit, and should it be established that the Board is without authority to require integration as provided for in (b) above, then subject to all other applicable provisions of this Act, the owner of each tract embraced within the drilling unit may drill on his tract but the allowable production from said tract shall be such proportion of the allowable for the full drilling unit as the area of such separately owned tracts bears to the full drilling unit.

(f) Agreements made in the interest of conservation of oil or gas or both, or for the prevention of waste, between and among owners or operators, or both, owning separate holdings in the same oil or gas pool, or in any area that appears from geological or other data to be underlaid by a common accumulation of oil or gas, or both, or between and among such owners or operators, or both, and royalty owners therein, of the pool or area, or any part thereof, as a unit for establish ing and carrying out a plan for the cooperative development and opera tion thereof, when such agreements are approved by the Board, are hereby authorized and shall not be held or construed to violate any of the statutes of this State relating to trust, monopolies, or contracts and combination in restraint of trade.
Section 7. Rules and Regulations. The Board shall have the author ity to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations dealing with the control of matters over which it has jurisdiction under the provisions of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall include, but shall not be limited to, rules and regulations for the following purposes:
(a) to require the drilling, casing and plugging of wells regulated under this Act to be done in such a manner as to prevent the escape of oil or gas out of one stratum into another stratum; to prevent the pollution of fresh water supplies by oil, gas, salt water, or other contaminants and to require reasonable bonds;
(b) to require the making of reports showing the location of all wells regulated under this Act and the filing of samples, and copies of all logs and geologic information and drilling records;
(c) to prevent the drowning by water of any stratum or part thereof capable of producing oil or gas in paying quantities and to prevent the premature and irregular encroachment of water which reduces the total ultimate recovery of oil or gas from any pool;
(d) to require the operation of wells regulated under the pro visions of this Act with efficient gas-oil ratios and to fix such ratios;
(e) to prevent "blowouts", "caving" and "seepage" in the sense that conditions indicated by such terms are generally understood in the oil and gas business;

(f) to prevent fires, waste and spillage as same relates to any activity regulated by the provisions of this Act;

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(g) to identify the ownership of all oil or gas wells, producing leases, refineries, tanks, plants, structures and all storage and trans portation equipment and facilities;

(h) to regulate the "shooting", perforating, fracturing, and chemical treatment of wells;

(i) to regulate secondary recovery methods, including but not limited to introduction of gas, oil, water or other substances into producing formations;

(j) to limit and prorate the production of oil or gas, or both, from any pool or field for the prevention of waste as herein defined;

(k) to require, either generally or in or from particular areas, certificates of clearance or tenders in connection with the transporta tion of oil or gas produced in Georgia;

(1) to regulate the spacing of wells and to establish drilling units;

(m) to prevent, insofar as is practical, avoidable drainage from each developed unit which is not equalized by counter-drainage;

(n) to establish procedures for the plugging and abandonment of wells regulated under this Act;

(o) to require that accurate records be kept on forms to be pre scribed by the Department, which records shall be reported to the Department within the time specified in such rules and regulations; reports shall include such information as the Department may prescribe, including but not limited to information concerning cuttings, sub surface samples, lithologic and geophysical logs, and stratagraphic interpretations;

(p) to require that geologic and testing information obtained from a well regulated under the provisions of this Act be held in confidence by the Department for a period of at least six (6) months from the time of drilling to total depth, or if the Department approves, a longer period, provided that the operator makes a written request for the same stating the length of the extension desired and the reasons there for; provided however, the guarantee of confidentiality herein shall in no way impair the ability of the Board or the Department to enforce the provisions of this Act;

(g) to regulate the issuance, denial and revocation of permits and to regulate bonds required hereunder except as to persons provided for in (r) below;

(r) to regulate the issuance of permits to persons who have been found to have violated any provision of this Act, any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated pursuant hereto, or any order or permit issued hereunder, and to establish the amount of bond for such persons;

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(s) to regulate the cooperative development or operation of all or part of an oil or gas pool as a unit;

(t) to require that certain geophysical logging and other tests be conducted to insure that the requirements of subsections (a), (h) and (n) above are met;

(u) to regulate the underground storage or disposal of substances other than those substances covered by the provisions of the Under ground Gas Storage Act (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 463 et seq.).

Section 8. Prohibited Activities. The following activities are hereby prohibited:
(a) the waste of oil or gas as defined in this Act;

(b) the sale, purchase or acquisition, or the transportation, re fining, processing or handling of illegal minerals or illegal products;

(c) the sale, purchase or acquisition, or the transportation, refining processing or handling in any other way of any mineral including oil and gas or any mineral product without complying with this Act or any . rule or regulation of the Board promulgated pursuant to this Act;

(d) intentionally or negligently permitting any gas or oil well to get out of control;
(e) the drilling of any well covered by the provisions of this Act by any person without a permit for such drilling; and

(f) any other violation of any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder.

Section 9. Permits, (a) Before any well covered by the provisions of this Act may be drilled, the person desiring to drill the same shall apply for a drilling permit with the Department, using such forms as the Department may prescribe, and shall pay a fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for each permit.

(b) The Department shall, within thirty (30) days after the receipt of a properly completed application from any person desiring to drill a well covered by the provisions of this Act, either issue or deny a permit for the same.

(c) In issuing or denying a permit for the drilling of a well covered by the provisions of this Act, the Department shall consider the extent to which the proposed well complies with the provisions of this Act, all rules and regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant hereto or any order issued hereunder.

(d) In issuing a permit for the drilling of any well covered by this Act, the Department shall specify therein such terms and condi-

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tions as it deems necessary to receive the permit and to lawfully operate thereunder. Any permit issued hereunder shall become final unless the person or persons named therein request in writing a hearing before a hearing officer appointed by the Board no later than thirty (30) days after the issuance of such order.

(e) The Department shall have the power and the authority to revoke a permit for noncompliance with any of the provisions of this Act, rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, or the special con ditions contained in any permit.

(f) The issuance of a permit under this Act in no way indicates a determination by the Department as to property, or contractual rights of the applicant to drill such a well at the designated location.

Section 10. Enforcement, (a) Whenever the Department has reason to believe that any person is violating the provisions of this Act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant hereto, the Department may issue an administrative order to that person. The order shall specify the provisions of this Act alleged to have been violated and shall order that corrective action be taken within a reasonable period of time prescribed in the order. Any such order shall become final and enforce able unless the person or persons named therein request in writing a hearing before a hearing officer appointed by the Board no later than thirty (30) days after the issuance of such order.

(b) Whenever the Department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public interest, the Depart ment may issue a provisional order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as is reasonably necessary to meet the emergency under the circumstances, provided that such an emergency order shall be issued only after an affidavit has been filed with the Department showing specific facts of such an emergency condition. Such order shall be effective immediately. Any person against whom such order is directed shall upon appropriate notice comply therewith immediately but on application to the Depart ment shall be afforded a hearing within ten (10) days upon receipt of such application by the Department, but if the party applying so requests, within forty-eight (48) hours upon receipt of such application by the Department. Prior to such hearing, the Department shall be authorized to modify or revoke such order, and after hearing, to make such order as is just and reasonable, including an order continuing, revoking or modifying such provisional order.

(c) Whenever the Department has reason to believe that any person is violating any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant hereto, the Department may bring suit against such person in the proper superior court to restrain such person or persons from continuing such violations.

In such suit, the Department may seek injunctions, including temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions, without the necessity for showing lack of an adequate remedy at law.

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(d) Any person who willfully or negligently violates any provision of this Act, or any rule or regulation adopted hereunder or any permit or final or emergency order of the Department shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), but in any event not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for each act of violation. Each day of continued violation shall subject said person to a separate civil penalty. The Board or a hearing- officer appointed by the Board after a hearing shall determine whether or not any person has violated any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation adopted hereunder or any permit or final or emergency order of the Department and shall upon proper finding issue an order imposing such civil penalties as herein provided. Any person so penalized under this Section is entitled to judicial review. In this connection, all hearings and pro ceedings for judicial review under this Section shall be in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act as herein provided. All civil penalties recovered by the Department as herein provided by this Chapter shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the general fund.
(e) In addition to any other enforcement remedy available to the Department this Act, all illegal minerals and illegal products are hereby declared to be contraband and forfeited to the State and shall be confiscated and seized by any peace officer who shall forthwith deliver it to the Commissioner of the Department or his duly authorized agent within ten (10) days of the seizure.
(1) The District Attorney whose circuit includes the county in which_ the seizure is made, within (30) days after the seizure of any illegal minerals, or illegal products shall institute proceed ings by petition in the superior court of any county where the seizure was made against this property so seized and against any and all persons known to have an interest in or right affected by the seizure or sale of such property. A copy of such petition shall be served upon the owner or lessee of such property, if known, and upon the person or persons having custody or possession of such property at the time of the confiscation or seizure. If the owner or lessee or person or persons having custody or possession of such property at the time of seizure is unknown, notice of such proceed ings shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements of the county are published. Such publication shall be deemed notice to any and all persons having an interest in or right affected by such proceeding and any sale of the property resulting therefrom. If no defense or intervention shall be filed within 30 days from the filing of the petition, judgment by default shall be entered by the court; other wise the case shall proceed as other civil cases. Should the mineral or mineral product be found to be illegal within the sense of this Act, the same shall be decreed to be contraband and ordered sold under such terms as the judge in his order may direct. The judge may order the same sold in bulk, in lots, in parcels or under such other regulations as may be deemed proper. The proceeds arising from such sale shall be applied:

(i) To the payment of proper costs and expenses including expenses incurred in the seizure;

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(ii) To the payment of the cost of the court and its officers;

(iii) To the payment of any cost incurred in the storage, advertisement, maintenance or care of such property; and

(iv) The remainder shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Fund.

(2) Where the owner or lessee of any property seized for purpose of condemnation shall abscond or conceal himself so that the actual notice of the condemnation proceedings cannot be served upon him, he shall be served by publication as is hereinabove pro vided in the case of an unknown owner or lessee.

(3) All proceedings against any alleged illegal minerals or for the purpose of condemnation, shall be proceedings in rem against the property and the property shall be described only in general terms. It is the intent and purpose of the procedure provided by this Section to provide a civil remedy for the condemnation and sale of contraband property.

(4) The court shall have full discretion and authority to per mit a settlement between the parties at any stage of the proceeding by permitting the value of the alleged illegal minerals or illegal products to be paid into court, as determined by the court, which money when so paid in, shall be distributed as provided by law in all cases of condemnation.

(5) Nothing in this Section shall deny or abridge any cause of action a royalty owner, or lienholder or other claimant may have because of the forfeiture of the illegal oil, illegal gas or illegal product against the person whose act resulted in such forfeiture.

Section 11. Review. In the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Act, the Board and the Department shall be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, ap proved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338 et seq.), as now or hereafter amended, provided, however, that any administrative review of the initial decision of a hearing officer shall be by five (5) members of the Board of Natural Resources selected by the entire Board of Natural Resources.

Section 12. Administrative Powers, (a) In any contested ad ministrative hearing under this Act, the Board or a hearing officer appointed by the Board is hereby empowered to issue subpoenas for witnesses, to require their attendance and the giving of testimony before it, and to require the production of books, papers and records in any proceeding before the Board as may be material upon questions lawfully before the Board. Such subpoenas shall be served by the sheriff or any other officer authorized by law to serve process in this State. No person shall be excused from attending and testifying, or from producing books, papers and records before the Board or from obedience

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to the subpoena of the Board on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required by him may tend to incriminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; pro vided that nothing herein contained shall be construed as requiring any person to produce any books, papers or records, or to testify in response to any inquiry, not pertinent to a question lawfully before the Board for determination. No evidence given or required of any natural person shall be used or admitted against such a person in any criminal prosecu tion for any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he may be required to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, before the Board in obedience to its subpoena; provided, however, that no person testifying shall be exempted from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying.

(b) In case of failure or refusal on the part of any person to comply with any subpoena issued by the Board or any member thereof, or in case of the refusal of any witness to testify or answer as to any matter regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, any judge of any superior court in this State having jurisdiction over such person, upon application by the Board, may issue an order to such person and compel him to comply with such subpoena and attend before the Board and produce such documents and give his testimony upon such matters as may be lawfully required, and such court shall have the power to punish for contempt as in the case of disobedience of like subpoena issued bv or from such court or for refusal to testifv therein.

Section 13. Bonding, (a) Prior to the issuance of a permit to drill any well covered by the provisions of this Act. the owner, operator, contractor, driller or other person responsible for the conduct of the drilling operation shall furnish the State a bond, or undertaking, in the form prescribed by the Board and in an amount set by the Board, executed by a bonding, surety or insurance company authorized to do business in this State in the favor of the State, or in the discretion of the Board, a similar undertaking executed only by such person to insure a faithful performance of the requirements of this Act, any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or any condition of a permit granted in order to protect the State or any citizen thereof from any injury which may result from improper drilling.

(b) Any bond required under this Act shall be released two (2) years from the date of receipt by the Department of all geological information required under this Act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant hereto; provided, however, that the Department shall have examined and approved the abandoned well for which the bond was furnished.

(c) No bond required under this Act shall exceed $50,000.00.

Section 14. Other Affected Authority. This Act shall not be con strued as limiting the authority or functions of any officer or agency of this State under any other law or regulation not inconsistent with this Act.

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Section 15. 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, sub section, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General As sembly 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 16. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 17. Specific Repealer. An Act regulating the production of oil or gas, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 366), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 18. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry

Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

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Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Logan LongLucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.

McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters
Petro Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbevt Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Blackshear Burruss Calhoun Carnes Cole Dent Edwards, C. W.

Glover Howard Irvin, R. Irwin Karrh Larsen, W. W. Leonard Matthews, C.

Miles Nix Sams Scott Sizemore Wheeler Williams
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 15G, nays 0.

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

HB 40. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th and others:
A Bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate

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or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; to provide for an action for damages or equitable relief; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; to provide for an action for damages or equitable relief; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. No bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or pro vide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status.
Section 2. Any person denied a loan or credit on the basis of discrimination because of sex, race, religion or martial status shall have a right to bring an action against the person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this Act for damages or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 3. Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of Section 1 of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
Section 4. Nothing contained within this Act shall be deemed or construed to conflict with or repeal Code Section 53-503 relating to the separate estate of the wife.
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following floor substitute offered by Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Jordan of the 58th, was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending

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credit may discriminate or provide requirements which discriminate in the extending- of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, religion or marital status; to provide for an action for damages or equitable relief; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. No bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or pro vide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status.

Section 2. Any person denied a loan or credit on the basis of discrimination because of sex, race, religion or marital status shall have a right to bring an action against the person, firm or corporation violating- the provisions of this Act for damages or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 3. Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of Section 1 of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00.

Section 4. Nothing contained within this Act shall be deemed or construed to conflict with or repeal Code Section 53-503 relating to the separate estate of the wife.

Section 5. AH laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Hawking of the 50th moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 40 by adding the words "national origin" between the words "religion" and "or" on line 5 and on line 14 and on line l(i.

An amendment, offered by Representative Ham of the 80th, was read and lost.
An amendment, offered by Representative Carter of the 14Gth, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend the floor sub stitute to HB 40 by inserting the word "solely" on page 1 and on line 14 following the word "loans" and on line 15, following the word "credit".

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An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Jordan of the 58th moves to amend the floor sub stitute to HB 40 by adding the word "or" after the words "sex", "race", "religion" on page 1, line 5 and wherever appropriate in Bill.

The floor substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell Connell Cooper

Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dixon Dover Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell

Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler

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Mullinax
Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C.
Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston
Rainey Randall

Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow
Stone Sweat

Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Coleman Foster, P. W.

Foster, R. L. Ham

Kilgore Leonard

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Berry Burruss Burton Cole Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Glover Irwin Knight Lane, W. J. Matthews, C. McKinney Owens Parrish Ross

Scott Thompson Townsend Waddle Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 147, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Waddle of the 113th stated that due to mechanical malfunc tion his vote did not record on the passage of HB 40, by substitute, as amended, and that he voted "aye" thereon.

HB 419. By Representatives Noble of the 48th and Burton of the 47th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2802, relating to cruelty to animals, so to prohibit the sale or offer for sale of baby chicks, ducklings, rabbits and turtles as pets or novelties; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Noble of the 48th moves to amend HB 419 by strik ing words: on line 3, "rabbits"; on line 11, "rabbits" and on line 14, "rabbits".

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Childers of the 15th and Gammage of the 17th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bargeron Bolster Bray Burton Carnes Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Collins Connell Cox Culpepper Davis Egan Elliott Felton Foster, P. W. Greer

Hawkins Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Irvin, R. Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan Long-
Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Nessmith

Noble Owens Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sheats Smith, V. B. Smyre Tolbert Vaughn Waddle Williamson

Those voting in the negative wei'e Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh

Beck Bowman Brown Buck Carlisle Carter Castleberrv

Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Cooper

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Crawford
Dean Dixon Dover Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.

Irwin
Jackson Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lee Leggett Leonard
Lucas Mann McCollum Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix
Oxford Parham
Parkman Peters

Pinkston Randall Ray Rush Sams Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Snow Stone Sweat Thompson
Toles
Tucker Twiggs Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Berry Blackshear Burruss Calhoun Carr Daugherty Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Gignilliat

Glover Hamilton Jones Jordan Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McKinney Phillips, L. L. Rainey Ross

Scott Shanahan Taggart Thomason Townsend Triplett Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 59, nays 90.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

HB 493. By Representatives Miles of the 86th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to clarify the provisions of existing law which allow to each dealer a deduction equal to three per cent (3%) of the amount of tax due under said Act; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Egan Elliott Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder

Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthev/s, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre

Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Tolbert Toles Triplett

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Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall

Ware Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Berry Burruss Connell Crawford Culpepper Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Glover

Greer Hamilton Hatcher Horton Jordan Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Richardson Scott

Thomason Thompson Townsend Wheeler White Williams Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

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

HB 488. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Ga. Laws 1937, as amended, relating to the taxable net income of a nonresident for income tax purposes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle
Baugh Beck Beckham

Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun
Carlisle Games Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton
Cole Coleman Collins

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Colwell
Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.

Irvin, R.
Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkmarr Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson
Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bolster Burruss Clark, Betty Edwards, C. W. Glover Hill, B. L.

Jordan Matthews, C. McKinnev Noble Peters Petro

Rainey Thomason Townsend Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

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

HB 193. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide that the registration list for any general primary or general election shall close thirty (30) days prior to said primary or election; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, as amended, to provide that the registration list for any general primary or general election shall close thirty (30) days prior to said primary or election; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 34-602, relating to elector's qualifications, is hereby amended by striking in their entirety subsections 1 through 7 and renumbering the remaining subsections of said Code section as sub sections 1 and 2.
Section 2. Code Section 34-611, relating to applications for registra tion for the November election, is hereby amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 34-611. Application for registration: Thirty (30) day registration deadline for November election.
The registrars shall, in each year in which there is a November election, cease their operations of taking applications from persons desiring to vote in such election at least thirty (30) days prior to such election except where this Code prescribes a different dead line. During the period while the November list is being prepared, they may suspend the operation of taking applications from those desiring to vote in subsequent primaries and elections provided the main office shall be kept open at least one day and the same day in each week during this period for receiving applications. The registrars may also suspend the operation of taking applications on any day on which a primary or election is held."
Section 3. Code Section 34-625, relating to registration of persons to vote in general primaries and elections other than the November election, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"Section 34-625. Registration of persons to vote in general primaries and general elections other than November elections.

If any person whose name is not on such registration list desires to vote at any general primary or general election other than a November general election, he shall at least thirty (30) days prior to the primary election at which he desires to vote apply to be registered as an elector and his application shall be processed in the same manner as the application of persons qualifying to vote in a November general election. The registrars shall at least thirty (30) days prior to such primary or election, other than the November general election cease taking applications to qualify persons to vote in such primary or election and shall, as soon as practicable thereafter but in no event later than five (5) days prior to such primary or election pass upon such qualifications in the same manner as in other cases and file with the clerk of the Superior Court and the Secretary of State a certified supplemental list showing the names of additional electors who are entitled to vote at such primary or election subsequent to the preceding November election. Any person whose name appears on such list may vote at such primary or election subject to the limitations prescribed in the provisions in the first sentence of Section 34-624. The registrar shall purge such list before filing of the names of all persons who will not be qualified to vote at such primary or elec tion. All electors on such list shall have the same rights as to the primaries and elections held subsequent to primaries or elections as persons on the list for the preceding November election."

Section 4. Code Section 34-631, relating to change of residence of elector, is hereby amended by striking subsection (c) and (d) and insert ing in lieu thereof subsections (c) (d) and (e) to read as follows:

(c) An elector who desires to transfer his registration as de scribed in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section shall make such application at least thirty (30) days prior to the primary or election in which he wishes to vote, and the board of registrars shall com plete such transfer at least five (5) days prior to such primary or election. No person shall vote in any county other than the county of his residence except as provided in subsection (e) of this Section.
(d) In the event any elector moves to a residence within the county which has a different address from the address contained on the person's registration card, it shall be his duty to so notify the board of registrars of such fact at least thirty (30) days prior to the primary or election in which he wishes to vote, and the board of registrars shall place such person's name on the proper list of electors at least five (5) days prior to such primary or election. If the board, of its own knowledge, knows of such move, it shall make the proper change and notify the elector of such change.

(e) Any provisions of this Code to the contrary notwithstand ing, an elector who moves from one county to another or moves to a new residence within the same county but a new election district

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within thirty (30) days prior to a primary or election may vote in the county or election district in which he is registered to vote.

Section 5. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or uncon stitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sec tions, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed; provided, however, if this Act or any portion hereof is disapproved by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or if this Act is submitted to the United States Attorney Gen eral and he objects to the enforcement of this Act or any portion hereof pursuant to the authority granted to said court or to the United States Attorney General by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (U. S. C. Section 1973c) the prior law or parts of law shall not be repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Irwin of the 23rd moves to amend HB 193 by striking "at least" from line 23, page 1.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham

Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins

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Colwell
Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R.

Irwin
Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters

Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Clark, Betty

Petro

Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Carlisle Dent Harrison

Irvin, J. Lambert Matthews, C. McKinney

Scott Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 165, nays 3.

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

The Speaker assumed the chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 197. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, McDonald of the 12th and others:
A Bill to amend Code 34-1313, relating to regulations in force at polling places, so as to prohibit the carrying of firearms except by certain peace officers; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend HB 197 by adding, "or certified security guard" on line 12, page 1 between words "gov ernment" and "shall".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins

Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott

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Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

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Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan She'ats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative are Representatives Baugh and Parham.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Castleberry Clark, L. Glanton Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Horton Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McDonald Milford

Oxford Scott Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 162, nays 2.

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

HB 198. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Keyton of the 143rd and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-807, relating to special elections held at the time of a general election, so as to provide the regulations by which such special elections shall be held; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown
Buck Burruss
Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman
Collins

Colwell Connell
Cooper Cox
Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B.
Evans, W. D. Pelton
Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher
Hawkins

Hays Hill, B. L.
Hill, G. Holmes
Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan
Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan

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Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro

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Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinks ton Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow

Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Clark, Betty Edwards, C. W. Glover

Matthews, C. McKinney Scott Wheeler

White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

HB 196. By Messrs. Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Burton of the 47th and Tolbert of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505 relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to provide for an automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend HB 196 by chang ing "less than" on line 26, page 1, to "not more than".
Representative Cole of the 6th moves to amend HB 196 by adding to line 31, after the word "writing", "by the losing candidate".

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An amendment, offered by Representative Williamson of the 45th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper

Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin

Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan Long
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Mile* Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.

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Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams

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Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles

Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative McDonald.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Matthews, C. Wheeler

Williams

Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 175, nays 1.

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

SB 52. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-1508, relating to priority of claims against the estate of a decedent, so as to include the funeral expenses of a deceased person who leaves a surviving spouse as a claim against the estate; and for other purposes.

The report of*the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh

Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper
Daugherty
Davis
Dean
Dent
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton
Glover
Greer
Ham
Hamilton

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Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hills, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Larsen, W. W.
Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McDonald
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith

Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre
Snow
Stone
Sweat
Taggart
Thompson
Tolbert
Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Clark, Betty Cole Edwards, C. W. Foster, R. L. Howard

Matthews, C. McCollum McKinney Peters Rainey Sams

Thomason Townsend Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

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

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 174. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Miss Lisa Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Lisa Williams of Yatesville, Upson County, Geor gia, has recently won the 1975 Georgia Junior Miss Pageant; and
WHEREAS, Miss Williams, the beautiful and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams, won the coveted title in a contest with girls from all areas of the State; and
WHEREAS, Miss Williams will compete in the American Junior Miss Pageant in Mobile, Alabama, in the last week in April and the first week in May; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize Miss Williams for her outstanding accomplishments and achievements and to wish her every success in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Miss Lisa Williams for winning the 1975 Georgia Junior Miss Pageant and does hereby wish her every success in the American Junior Miss Pageant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this Body do hereby invite Miss Lisa Williams to address this Body at a time con venient to her.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Rep resentatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Miss Lisa Williams.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 173. By Representative Lane of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, the deliberations of this House on important matters vitally affecting the citizens of this State can be reasonably conducted only in a calm and disciplined environment; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of this House, has, at his own initiative, introduced reforms in the procedures of the House so as to limit access to the floor, improve decorum and maintain a proper environment conducive to sober deliberation; and
WHEREAS, the reforms introduced by the Speaker have greatly assisted the Doorkeepers of the House in identifying those persons who should have access to the floor and in administering the rules in a fair and uniform manner without exception; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the members of the House join with the Doorkeepers of the House in commending the Honor able Thomas B. Murphy for his suggestion, implementation and admin istration of the revised House rules relating to decorum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body joins with the Doorkeepers of the House in commending the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy for his suggestion, implementation and administration of the revised House rules relating to decorum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

HR 175. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets upon the passing of Thomas Edward Snipes; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, recently Thomas Edward Snipes, a longtime and dis tinguished resident of Sylvester, Georgia, passed away; and

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WHEREAS, at the time of his death, Mr. Snipes was serving his third term on the Council of the City of Sylvester; and

WHEREAS, during Mr. Snipes' long and eventful life, he became an outstanding leader of the business, civic, political and religious life of his community; and

WHEREAS, the many contributions to his community and State of this distinguished citizen of the State of Georgia will be sorely missed upon his untimely passing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Mr. Thomas Edward Snipes, a distinguished citizen of the State of Georgia, upon his untimely passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the wife of Thomas Edward Snipes, Mrs. Ruby Partridge Snipes.

HR 176. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets upon the passing of Dr. Franklin Monroe Butler; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, recently Dr. Franklin Monroe Butler, who had prac ticed dentistry in Sylvester, Georgia, for more than 63 years, passed away; and
WHEREAS, during Dr. Butler's eventful life, he acquired a reputa tion which exemplified the highest ideals of his profession; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Butler was not only an outstanding member of the professional community, but he was a leader of the political, civic and religious life of his community and State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Butler was always available to contribute of his time and energies for any worthy cause within his community; and
WHEREAS, the outstanding accomplishments and achievements of this distinguished citizen will be sorely missed by his passing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends upon the untimely passing of Dr. Franklin Monroe Butler, a distinguished citizen of the State of Georgia.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Franklin Monroe Butler.

HR 177. By Representative Colwell of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. James Robin Rogers; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. James Robin Rogers, an outstanding fullback on the Union County High School Football Team, has recently been named Back of the Year in Class B Football, having scored 22 touchdowns and having gained 1,561 yards rushing; and
WHEREAS, he is the North Georgia Bench Pressing Champion, having pressed 350 pounds; is a member of the Beta Club; is in the up per ten percent of his class; is President of the Key Club; has twice been named Back of the Week for the entire State of Georgia by the Atlanta Journal and Constitution; has been named to the Prep Honor Roll 10 times; was voted Most Outstanding Back at the 1974 Western Carolina University Football Camp; received the Union County High School Physical Education Sportsman Award; and in 1974 was named to the Coaches All-American Team, and the Coaches and Athletes AllAmerican Team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend Mr. James Robin Rogers on his many out standing athletic and scholastic achievements while a student at Union County High School.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. James Robin Rogers.

HR 178. By Representative Colwell of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Phillip Raymond Kelley; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips Raymond Kelley averaged 13 individual tackles per game; was leading tackier on the Union County High School Football Team; was an All-State Linebacker; was named to Who's Who in American High Schools; and was named to the Coaches All-American Team, and the Coaches and Athletes All-American Team; and
WHEREAS, he served as Chairman of the Key Club Recreation Committee; was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes;

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lettered for four years in football, for three years in basketball, for four years in baseball, and for four years in track.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend Mr. Phillip Raymond Kelley on his many out standing accomplishments while a student at Union County High School.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Phillip Raymond Kelley.

HR 179. By Representative Colwell of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION
Coommending Mr. James Kelley Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. James Kelley Williams is known throughout the State of Georgia for his outstanding athletic abilities while a student at Union County High School; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the football team he caught 45 passes for 587 yards; rushed for 900 yards in 48 carriers; was voted Most Valuable in Track in 1974; was a four-year letterman in football; lettered in baseball and track; was named to the Coaches All-American Team, and the Coaches and Athletes All-American Team; and
WHEREAS, he served as President of the Student Council; as Chaplain of the Fellowship of Chistian Athletes; as Treasurer of the Key Club; as Sports Editor of The Mountain Echoes Annual; received the Jaycees Citizenship Award; and was coached by Coaches Mickey Birchfield, Terry Rogers, Andy Chapman and Phil Meadows.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend Mr. James Kelley Williams for his many out standing accomplishments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. James Kelley Williams.

HR 180. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable James Solomon Peters; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, James Solomon Peters, one of Georgia's and Meriwether County's most illustrious and esteemed citizens, passed away on December 6, 1974; and

WHEREAS, he lived a full life of service dedicated to hard work and improvement for his fellow man, his State and nation; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Peters not only made outstanding contributions to the advancement of public education during his years as a teacher, a member and Chairman of the Meriwether County Board of Education, a member of the University System Board of Regents, and a member and Chairman of the State Board of Education, but also in the fields of banking, business and as a legislator; and

WHEREAS, in all of his public and private life he gave freely and unstintingly of his time, energy and talents to develop and promote his town and area and contributed much to the growth and advancement of Manchester, Meriwether County and the surrounding area; and

WHEREAS, his efforts resulted in the location of the Georgia Re habilitation Center, banking services, and better schools and libraries in his section of the State; and

WHEREAS, he was one of the most respected citizens of this State, and his advice and counsel were sought by Governors, Congress men, legislators, friends and children; and

WHEREAS, the impact of his public service will be felt for many long years in the future, and the State of Georgia has been and will be a greater State because of his efforts and leadership; and

WHEREAS, Georgians in all walks of life mourn his passing but take pride in the memory of the high ideals which he exemplified during his long years of public service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby join with all Georgians everywhere in expressing their deepest and profoundest regrets at the passing of Honorable James Solomon Peters, and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be officially recorded in the minutes of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia and a copy transmitted to the family of James Solomon Peters.

HR 181. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Times-Courier of Ellijay, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the Times-Courier, a newspaper published in Ellijay, Georgia, has been in continuous publication for almost one hundred years, the first issue being offered on September 1, 1875; and

WHEREAS, the Times-Courier will publish a Centennial Edition of the paper during 1975, commemorating its 100th anniversary, and said Centennial Edition will contain stories, features, and pictures about the historical events of Ellijay and Gilmer County; and

WHEREAS, the Times-Courier has rendered outstanding service throughout its long and distinguished history and has lived up to its slogan of "Devoted to the Progress of Ellijay and Gilmer County" with many accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, the Editor and Publisher, Mr. George N. Bunch and his wife, Mrs. Annetta B. Bunch, Associate Editor, are outstanding Geor gians who may be justly proud of the distinguished history of the Times-Courier.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby com mend and congratulate the Times-Courier of Ellijay, Georgia, for rendering 100 years of outstanding service to the people of Gilmer County and surrounding communities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. George N. Bunch and his wife, Mrs. Annetta B. Bunch, of the Times-Courier.

HR 182. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Dan L. Yarck; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on January T, 1975, Mr. Dan L. Yarck, a member of the Hall County Fire Department, demonstrated extreme skill and bravery in rescuing a four-year old boy from a burning house; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarck joined the Hall County Fire Department in January, 1974, and was appointed Acting Lieutenant in charge of Sta tion No. 3 on January 1, 1975; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to his work is second only to his wife, Susan, and their two wonderful children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarck and other members of the Hall County Fire Department have repeatedly and without thought for their own personal safety risked their lives to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Hall County; and

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WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Mr. Yarck be recog nized for his outstanding heroism and for his dedicated service as a fireman.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend Mr. Dan L. Yarck for his extreme skill and bravery in rescuing a four-year old boy from a burning house and for his dedicated service to the people of Hall County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Dan L. Yarck.

HR 183. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, Rainey of the 135th and Matthews of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Reverend William B. "Tobacco" Smith; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Reverend William B. Smith, with the backing and support of the Georgia and Florida Railroad (now part of the Southern Railroad System), introduced tobacco in Georgia and showed cotton farmers how to change Georgia into a tobacco empire; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Smith devoted his entire life to God and his fellowmen; and
WHREAS, the motto of his life was "Be of Service to Others"; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Smith pastored many churches during his lifetime and established several new Baptist Churches; and
WHEREAS, he achieved lasting fame throughout South Georgia for his religious activities and for lifting the region out of depression by teaching the people how to grow tobacco; and
WHEREAS, his untiring efforts on behalf of his fellowmen meant millions and millions of dollars in tobacco sales to the farmers of South Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the new money from tobacco sales rejuvenated the economy of South Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper for the members of this Body to recognize the outstanding contributions of Reverend William S. Smith.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby acknowledge the outstanding achievements and accomplishments of Reverend William B. Smith and commend him for his selfless efforts and "Service to Others".

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to forward an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Jesse Smith, the son of Reverend William B. Smith.

HR 184. By Representatives Long of the 142nd, Cox of the 141st and Keyton of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets upon the passing of Mrs. Margaret Jones Roddenbery; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Margaret Jones Roddenbery, a distinguished citizen of Grady County, recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, during Mrs. Roddenbery's long and eventful life, she became an outstanding leader within the civic and religious life of her community and State; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roddenbery contributed immeasurably to the cultural values of her State and community, and was particularly active in the fields of musical arts and horticulture; and
WHEREAS, of the many outstanding attributes possessed by this distinguished lady, perhaps the singular descriptive phrase which best captures her legacy to her family and friends was that she was always known as a person of beauty who never quite had time to look down; and
WHEREAS, the many contributions to her community and State of this distinguished citizen of-the State of Georgia will be sorely missed upon her untimely passing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends upon the untimely passing of Mrs. Margaret Jones Roddenbery, a distinguished citizen of the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Margaret Jones Roddenbery's husband, Mr. Julian B. Roddenbery, Sr.; and to her daughters, Mrs. John M. Scott, Jr., and Mrs. J. Henry Walker III; and to her sons, Messrs. Julian B. Roddenbery, Jr., and Ralph J. Roddenbery.

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HR 185. By Representatives Davis, Ray and Tolbert of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION

Expressing regret at the untimely passing of Mrs. Dahlia Ann Stacy Jones; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Dahlia Ann Stacy Jones, an outstanding teacher in the DeKalb County School System, died recently as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near McDonough, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones was only 25 years of age, and her untimely death is a tragedy not only for her family but for all Georgians; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones was a teacher at Chapel Hill Elementary School of DeKalb County and had served in that capacity with out standing ability and dedication for over three years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones was a native of Plemington, Georgia, and a graduate of Georgia Southern College and Georgia State University; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Mr. James Richard Jones; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Stacy of Flemington; and a brother, Mr. H. Grady Stacy, Jr., of Hinesville.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby express their deepest regrets at the untimely passing of Mrs. Dahlia Ann Stacy Jones and extend their most sincere sympathy to the members of her family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the family of Mrs. Dahlia Ann Stacy Jones.

HR 186. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Officer J. J. Polak; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Officer J. J. Polak of the DeKalb County Police Department has served as the first Executive Director of the DeKalb County Police Athletic League; and
WHEREAS, Officer Polak has often worked day and night, week day and weekend, to develop the athletic league program to its present

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status involving hundreds of young people in sports and other worth while activities; and

WHEREAS, these activities sponsored by the Police Athletic League have undoubtedly kept many young people from drifting into bad habits or even criminal activity; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend J. J. Polak for his outstanding contributions to and service for the young people of DeKalb County and the citizens of the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends Officer J. J. Polak for his outstanding contributions to and service for the young people of DeKalb County and the citizens of the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Officer J. J. Polak.

HR 187. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Captain Austin Douglas Williams; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, Captain Austin Douglas Williams joined the City of Rome Police Department sixteen years ago, in March of 1959; and
WHEREAS, Captain Williams has rendered excellent and outstand ing service to the people of the City of Rome; and
WHEREAS, Captain Williams has been honored as a 1974 recip ient of organized labor's "Hard Hat Award" for the City of Rome Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Captain Williams be recognized for his outstanding service to the State and to the City of Rome.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Captain Austin Douglas Williams for his outstanding service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Captain Austin Douglas Williams.

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HR 188. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION

Commending Mrs. Dorothy Bienvenue; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Dorothy Bienvenue has served the Ployd County Sheriff's Departmnt for fifteen years, most recently as Deputy Sheriff and matron; and

WHEREAS, during that time she has rendered invaluable service to the people of Floyd County; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Bienvenue has been honored as a recipient of organized labor's 1974 "Hard Hat Award" for the Floyd County Sheriff's Department; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Mrs. Bienvenue be recognized for her outstanding service to the people of this State and of Floyd County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend Mrs. Dorothy Bienvenue for her outstanding service to this State and to Floyd County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Dorothy Bienvenue.

HR 189. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Sergeant Tommy Shiflett; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Sergeant Tommy Shiflett is serving his fourth year as a member of the Floyd County Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Shiflett has rendered excellent service to his Department and to the people of Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Shiflett has been honored as a recipient of organized labor's 1974 "Hard Hat Award" for the Floyd County Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Sergeant Tommy Shiflett be recognized for his outstanding service to the State of Georgia and to Floyd County.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Sergeant Tommy Shiflett for his outstanding service to the State and to Floyd County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Sergeant Tommy Shiflett.

HR 190. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Ranger Robert "Bob" Gaw; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ranger Robert "Bob" Gaw of the Georgia Game and Fish Department has served the State of Georgia for five years, and since 1974 as a ranger in Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Bob Gaw's contributions and service to the residents of Floyd County have been respected and well appreciated; and
WHEREAS, Bob Gaw is the 1974 recipient of organized labor's "Hard Hat Award" for Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Bob Gaw be com mended for his outstanding service and contributions to Floyd County and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body commends Ranger Robert "Bob" Gaw for his outstanding service and contributions to Floyd County and to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Ranger Robert "Bob" Gaw.

HR 191. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION
Commending Trooper David Eury; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Trooper David Eury has served the State, and Floyd County, for seven years as a member of the State Highway Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Eury has rendered outstanding service and

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was awarded the Rome Federated Women's Club "Officer of the Month Award" in July, 1974, for his service to the people of Rome; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Eury has been honored as a recipient of organized labor's 1974 "Hard Hat Award" for the Georgia State Patrol; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Trooper David Eury be recognized for his outstanding service to the State and Floyd County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Trooper David Eury for his outstanding service to the citizens of the State and Floyd County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Trooper David Eury.

HR 192. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Sergeant Hubert Laddell Smith; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, Sergeant Hubert Laddell Smith has served the citizens of the City of Rome well and faithfully as a member of the City of Rome Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Smith's contributions have been recognized and appreciated by the citizens of Rome, having been presented the "Officer of the Month Award" by the Breakfast Optimist Club of Rome; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Smith is the 1974 recipient of organized labor's "PIG (Pride-Integrity-Guts) Award" for Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Sergeant Smith be commended for his outstanding service to the City of Rome and to the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body commends Sergeant Hubert Laddell Smith for his outstanding service to the City of Rome and to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Sergeant Hubert Laddell Smith.

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HR 193. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION

Commending Officer Elvin Eugene McCulley; and for other pur poses.

WHEREAS, Officer Elvin Eugene McCulley has been rendering excellent and outstanding service to the people of the City of Cave Spring as a member of the Cave Spring Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer McCulley has been honored as a 1974 recipient of organized labor's "Hard Hat Award" for the Cave Spring Police Department; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Officer McCulley be recognized for his outstanding service to the State and to the City of Cave Spring.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend Officer Elvin Eugene McCulley for his outstanding service.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Officer Elvin Eugene McCulley

HR 194. By Representatives White of the 132nd, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd and Hatcher of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Charles B. Gillispie; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Charles B. Gillispie is Chairman of the Emer gency Medical Services Council and, as a part of his responsibility, has been instrumental in teaching the art of emergency medical service to all ambulance drivers and ambulance medical assistants in the South west Georgia area; and
WHEREAS, as a direct result of Dr. Gillispie's efforts, countless lives have been saved in Albany and Southwest Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gillispie has authored the Emergency Medical Technician Creed which reads as follows:
"Be it pledged as an Emergency Medical Technician, I will honor the physical and judicial laws of God and man. I will follow that regimen which, according to my ability and judgement, I

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consider for the benefit of my patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, nor shall I suggest any such counsel. Into whatever homes I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of only the sick and injured, never revealing what I see or hear in the lives of men.

I shall also share my medical knowledge with those who may benefit from what I have learned. I will serve unselfishly and con tinuously in order to help make a better world for all mankind.

While I continue to keep this oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life, and the practice of the art, respected by all men, in all times. Should I trespass or violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot. So help me God."; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body commend Dr. Charles B. Gillispie for his outstanding contributions and service to the people of Albany and to all the people of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends Dr. Charles B. Gillispie for his outstanding contributions and service to the people of Albany and to all the people of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Dr. Charles B. Gillispie.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn intil 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow norning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 19, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton
Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton

Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall

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Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Culpepper Daugherty Hill, G.

Horton Matthews, C. Scott

Wheeler Williams

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Max McCord, Pastor, Rosemont Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General
Calendar in any order that he desires.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 794. By Representative Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2907, relating to exemptions from the provisions of Code Section 26-2901, relating to carrying a concealed weapon, Code Section 26-2902, relating to the carrying of deadly wea pons at public gatherings, Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying pistols without licenses, and Code Section 26-290'6, relating to machine guns, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 795. By Representative Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act" so as to include the 1968 amendment to the National Firearms Act in the provisions relating to exceptions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 796. By Representative Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-3101, relating to reducible felonies, so as to provide that the judge shall follow the recommendation of the jury; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 797. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 59-6A, relating to special purpose grand juries for certain counties, so as to provide for special purpose grand ' juries in certain additional counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 798. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury while witnesses are being examined by the Grand Jury in certain counties so as to change the counties to which said Act is applicable; to change certain population and census requirements for applicability of said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 799. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide that the district attorney of any judicial circuit within this State may request investigative assistance in any criminal case, or in the prevention of violations of law, or in detecting and apprehending those violating any criminal laws of this, or any other state, or the United States; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 800. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, as amend ed ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 801. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide that a judge of a superior court, on application of the district attorney, may grant immunity to any witness who has been or may be called to testify and order such witness to testify or provide other information at any grand jury proceeding or in any criminal matter before any court of record within the county if it appears that the witness has refused or may refuse to testify; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 802. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd, and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of the municipality of Payne City; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 803. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd, and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to change the frequency and date of elections for the offices of Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of the municipality of Payne City; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 804. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Georgia Presi dential Preference Primary, so as to provide for qualifying period and certification date for candidates in the Presidential Preference Primary; so as to change the method of apportionment of national convention delegate votes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 806. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A relating to the Georgia Presi dential Preference Primary, so as to provide for qualifying period and certification date for candidate in the Presidential Preference Primary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 806. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to authorize qualified attorneys who are on active military duty in this State, and who are not otherwise eligible, to practice before the courts of the State under certain conditions; to provide a short title ("Military Legal Assistance Act of 1975") ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 807. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Electrical Contractors Act, approved April 8, 1971, so as to grant the Board of Electrical Contractors the power to adopt rules and regulations for the enforce ment of the Act; to grant the Board the powers to revoke or suspend the license of any licensee for violation of the Act or the rules and regulations of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 808. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to recreate and reincorporate the City of Collins; to provide for corporate boundaries; to enumerate corporate powers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 809. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to clerical and other personnel of the Tax Commissioner and their compensation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 810. By Representative Clifton of-the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County (formerly the City Court of Metter), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 811. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Chairman, Members of the Board, and Clerk of the Board of Com missioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 812. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the provisions relating to clerical and other personnel of the clerk of the superior court and the compensation for such personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 813. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 814. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th, Howard of the 19th, Wood of the 9th, Lambert of the 112th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to repeal Code Sections 54-108 through 54-115, Section 54-121, Sections 54-137 through 54-141, and Section 54-9911, all relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Com pensation; to amend Code Sections 54-117 and 54-9910; and to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to include therein provisions relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to designate as administrative law judges all members of the State Board and all deputy directors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 815. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to motor vehicle liabil ity insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage so as as to provide that insurance companies shall have the right to file pleadings and take other action allowable by law in the name of either the known owner or operator or both or itself, and shall have 30 days to file pleadings or take other authorized action; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 816. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Chance of the 129th, Hill of the 127th, and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of a certain official in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000 so as to change the provisions relative to com-

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pensation of the clerks of superior courts in such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 817. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the members of the Hospital Authority of Decatur County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 818. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th, Carlisle of the 71st, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Poster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a physical examination as a prerequisite for employment by the State so as to change the provisions relative to requiring a physical examination; to provide for certain certification by the State Employees' Health Service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 819. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-844b authorizing agents to adjust and relating to nonresident adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing of nonresident adjusters; to provide for qualifications, applications, license fees, and the practices and procedures in connection with such licensing; to provide for reciprocal agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 820. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act" so as to change the amount of the annual license fee; to provide for additional requirements for licenses; to provide for bonds or deposits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 821. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-34, relating to insurance holding com-

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pany systems, so as to provide for additional standards; to provide for reports; to provide for requirements for distribution to shareholders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 822. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to change the provisions relating to time limits for notices of cancellation with respect to property and casualty policies insuring industrial and commercial concerns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 823. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-214, relating to enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner of the provisions of Code Title 56, so as to authorize the commissioner to place insurers, agents, brokers, counselors, solicitors and adjusters on probation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 824. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County so as to change the provisions relating to expenses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 825. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to provide for a Bureau of Industry and Trade within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a Bureau of Community Affairs within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a Commissioner of Industry and Trade; to provide for a Commissioner of Community Affairs; to provide for the reorganization of the func tions within the Department of Community Development; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 826. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Wilson, and Howard of the 19th, and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Paulding County Water Authority

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so as to change the provisions relative to a quorum of the authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 827. By Representative Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Charitable Trust Act", approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the responsibility for adminis tration of said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 828. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Walton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide for personnel within the sheriff's office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 829. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Walker of the 115th, Carter of the 146th, Karrh of the 106th, Oxford of the 116th, Egan of the 25th, Evans of the 84th, Russell of the 53rd, King of the 96th, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-1901, relating to demand by accused for trial, so as to require written notice of demand to be served upon the prosecuting attorney; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 169-829. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A Resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant and convey to Georgia Power Company, its successors and assigns, ease ments over, under, across and through certain properties owned by the State of Georgia and located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 170-829. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Carroll McDonald; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 171-829. By Representatives Cole of the 6th, Leonard of the 3rd, and Foster of the 6th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Eugene C. Briggs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 830. By Representatives Lambert of the 117th, Carlisle of the 71st, Colwell of the 4th, Rush of the 121st, Twiggs of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, and Dover of the llth:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide for the State Board of Corrections to have authority to confer the powers of a police officer upon designated employees of the State Board of Corrections so as to provide that the State Board of Corrections may adopt rules conferring the powers of a police officer to any correctional officer of the State Board of Correc tions, and to any correctional officer of any prison or county correc tional institution operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 831. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of all counties in the State having a population of not less than 10,600 and not more than 10,900; to provide for deputy sheriffs and their compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 832. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide for a certain notice relative to the allotment of pupil transportation costs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 833. By Representative Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955, so as to authorize the commissioner to place any licensee on probation; to authorize the commissioner to subject licensees to mone tary penalties for certain violations; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 834. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to provide for a comprehensive development plan and a zoning map based thereon for all municipalities of this State having a popula tion of 400,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 835. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Marcus of the 26th, and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relating to appointment of county

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registrars so as to change the minimum population of counties in which the registrar is appointed by the governing authority of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 836. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Housing Authorities Law", approved March 30, 1937, so as to change the provisions relating to powers of the authority; to authorize such authorities, within their area of operation; to prepare, carry out, acquire, lease and operate housing projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 172-836. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Walker County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 837. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to authorize the Attorney General, upon direction from the Governor, to initiate and prosecute criminal proceedings in any judicial circuit of the State, to authorize the Attorney General to designate deputies to perform such functions and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 838. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Ray and Davis of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Petro of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act to create and establish for and in the County of DeKalb a court to be known as the recorder's court of DeKalb County so as to provide the court with authority to assess fines not to exceed the sum of $500.00 for any single offense; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 839. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Ray and Davis of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Petro of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidat ing the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County, Ga. and creating a Chairman and Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for DeKalb County so as to change certain provisions relating to fines and punishment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 840. By Representatives Sigman of the 74th, and Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" so as to specify certain elements of the minimum qualification for school bus drivers established pursuant to said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 841. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Bray of the 70th, Larsen of the 119th, Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the payment for telecommunication services; to provide that is shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to make or possess any apparatus, equipment or electronic device designed, adapted or used for commission of a theft of telecommunication service or to conceal the existence or place of origin or destination of any tele communication; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 196-841. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Colwell of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, Hays of the 1st, Toles of the 16th, Rush of the 121st, Chance of the 129th, Battle of the 124th, Coleman of the 118th, Gammage of the 17th, and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that appointments to fill vacancies occurring on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for any reason other than the expiration of terms of office shall be filled for the unexpired term, and to provide that when a sentence of death is commuted to life imprisonment, the Board shall not have the authority to grant a pardon to the convicted person and that such person shall not become eligible for parole at any time; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 842. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 and creating the State Planning and Community Affairs Policy Board so as to provide that exclusive authority to appoint members of an Area Planning and Development Commission shall be vested in the member cities and counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 843. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 108th, Hudson of the 137th, and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide for hearings for persons who are involuntarily committed to state facilities because

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of mental illness; to provide for the payment of the expenses of such hearings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 844. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Presidential Preference Primary so as to provide for a proclamation by the Governor; to prohibit assessment of a qualifying fee for presidential candidates; to provide that such primary shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions governing general primaries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:
HB 744. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Irwin so as to change the salary of the clerk; to provide for the employment of secretarial, clerical office employees; and for other purposes.
HB 745. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system so as to change the
maximum compensation of the sheriff's deputy; and for other purposes.

HB 746. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1411 relating to qualifications for licensing as1 a real estate broker so as to change certain provisions relating to such qualifications; and for other purposes.

HB 747. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HB 748. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of county commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 749. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Barnesville so as to change and update existing city ward boundaries; and for other purposes.

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HB 750. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act" so as to amend the definitions of "services", "retail seller" or "seller", "retail installment contract" or "contract", and "revolving ac count" or "account"; and for other purposes.

HB 751. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Zebulon so as to change the date of the regular city election for said city; and for other purposes.

HB 752. By Representatives Harrison of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Irvin of the 23rd, Beckham of the 89th, Cooper of the 19th, and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance service, so as to require public and private ambulances to be insured as a condi tion of licensing; and for other purposes.

HB 753, By Representative Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Randolph County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount for automobile and travel expenses for both the sheriff and the deputy; and for other purposes.

HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Com mittee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel; to provide for legal services; and for other purposes.

HB 755. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Glynn County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to personnel with the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

HB 756. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Jakin in the County of Early; and for other purposes.

HB 757. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, McKinney of the 35th, Greer of the 43rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Phillips of the 59th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to provide for the regulation and control of persons, firms or

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corporations who provide health care services and who offer health care plans; to provide for necessary matters connected therewith; and for other purposes.

HB 758. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 100-108, relating to bonds and securities required to secure State deposits, so as to provide that the guarantee or the insurance of accounts by the Federal Savings and Loan Insur ance Corp. shall be accepted as collateral by the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services to cover State funds on deposit in State depositories; and for other purposes.

HB 759. By Representatives Alexander of the 38th, Dean of the 29th, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Sheats of the 28th, Bolster of the 30th, Greer of the 43rd, Daugherty of the 33rd, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 4Oth, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Civil Court of Fulton County (formerly the Municipal Court of Atlanta) so as to change the pro visions relating to appeals to the Appellate Division of said court and to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia in certain cases; and for other purposes.

HB 760. By Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Adams of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th, Toles of the 16th, Hatcher of the 131st, Childers of the 15th, Karrh of the 106th, Mostiler of the 71st, Patten of the 149th, Greer of the 43rd, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to provide certain procedures for the publication of retractions or corrections of stories published by newspapers; and for other pur poses.
HB 761. By Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to provide that no gas or electric utility company or any electric membership corporation shall cut off or discontinue gas or electric utilities to any residence without first giving 60 days' notice of intention to cut off or discontinue such service to the resident, except upon the request of the customer; and for other purposes.

HB 762. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-828, relating to forfeitures under the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act", so as to provide for for feiture of conveyances in which certain amounts of marijuana is found; and for other purposes.

HB 763. By Representative Elliott of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-9, relating to bail, surrender of principal, and forfeiture of bonds, so as to revise and amend said Code

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Chapter 27-9 by simplifying the grant of bail and the forfeiture of bonds; to provide for the release of a defendant on his own recogni zance in certain misdemeanor cases; and for other purposes.

HB 764. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to permit certain organizations to organize, conduct and hold raffles and other similar games; to provide certain conditions; to require disposition of proceeds; and for other purposes.

HR 165-764. By Representative Rush of the 121st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to levy a retail sales and use tax in addition to the tax levied pursuant to the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act"; to provide for the division and distribution of the proceeds of such addi tional tax; to provide that such tax shall correspond with the tax levied pursuant to the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act"; and for other purposes.

HR 166-764. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, and Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the provision prohibiting all lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets, and providing for the enforcement of such prohibition by penal laws; and for other purposes.

HR 167-764. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th, Carlisle of the 71st, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, and Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide for a new State Personnel Board which shall determine and direct policy for the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for quali fications of members, their appointment and terms of office; and for other purposes.

HB 765. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-2805 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by sheriffs for the faithful dis charge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes.

HB 766. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24^1704 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by judges of probate courts for the

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faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes.

HB 767. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-2713 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by clerks of superior courts for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes.

HB 768. Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act which provides for the organization, jurisdiction, venue, practice and procedure of certain courts which are below the superior court level so as to provide for bonds for clerks of the state courts; and for other purposes.

HB 769. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2512, relating to the imposition of the death sentence, so as to provide that the death sentence shall be carried out by hanging; and for other purposes.

HB 770.' By Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Karrh of the 106th, Sams of the 90th, and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 67-7, relating to the manner of foreclosure of mortgages on personalty so as to delete a provision relative to attaching a copy of a waiver to a petition; and for other purposes.

HB 771. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 109A-2 relating to sales and the Uniform Commercial Code so as to require merchants to report certain offers to sell goods to the Commissioner of Public Safety; and for other purposes.

HB 772. By Representative Hill of the 41st:
A Bill to provide for the keeping of certain records of the sale, rental, lease or loan of firearms; to vest certain responsibilities with the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes.

HR 168-772. By Representative Lee of the 72nd:
A Resolution to provide for the reimbursement of Dr. James D. Clements; and for other purposes.

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HB 773. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to the general requirements for conducting an insurance business in this State so as to prohibit certain institutions and entities constituting or being part of the Farm Credit System and certain of their employees from being licensed to sell or solicit insurance; and for other purposes.

HB 774. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Williamson of the 45th, Elliott of the 49th, Clark of the 55th, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Linder of the 44th, and others:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 and not more than 600,000, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is law fully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

HB 775. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Collector of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax collector; and for other purposes.

HB 776. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputy; and for other purposes.

HB 777. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a duly licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia to accept a fee, money or other remuneration for contacting in any manner the Director of Corrections and/or others in an attempt to influence the Director and/or others concerning a transfer of an inmate from one correctional institution to another; and for other purposes.

HB 778. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem as a separate and distinct class of tangible property taxes on motor vehicles held in a dealer's inventory as of January 1st shall be paid on or before April 1st where the motor vehicle is sold by the dealer prior to April 1st and otherwise that the ad valorem on such motor vehicles shall be paid at the time the motor vehicle is sold or on December 20th; whichever date comes first; and for other purposes.

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HB 779. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th, and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act so as to provide for additional exemptions from the tax im posed by said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 780. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide that persons making sales of machinery, equipment, and industrial materials for use to combat air and water pollution shall collect the tax thereon; and for other purposes.

HB 781. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 92-34, relating to the estate tax, so as to provide for the filing and time for filing of certain estate tax docu ments, to provide interest rates in certain instances, to provide a filing time for estate tax returns, to provide appraisal of estates by the State Revenue Commissioner in certain instances, to provide time of payment, and to provide interest rates in certain businesses; and for other purposes.

HB 782. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to repeal Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 109, 147, relating to expenses of administering the income tax laws and the submission of annual budget sheets; to repeal Ga. Laws 1959, p. 78, relating to credits against income taxes for payments made to corporations and other organizations organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 783. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3216, of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by Ga. Laws 1971, p. 819, and Ga. Laws 1973, p. 568, relating to the secrecy required of officials of the Department of Revenue with regard to the amount of income or any other particulars set forth or disclosed in any report or return required under the Income Tax Act of 1931; and for other purposes.

HB 784. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to malt beverage taxes so as to make it unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess or transport more than 1440 fluid ounces of malt beverages upon which the taxes imposed on such beverages have not been paid; and for other purposes.

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HB 785. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide that the knowing conversion of funds collected from another pursuant to said Act with the intention to deprive the State of such funds shall be a felony; and for other purposes.

HB 786. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to abolish the office of Treasurer of Baker County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Baker County shall appoint depositories for county funds; and for other purposes.

HB 787. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baker County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baker County; and for other purposes.

HB 788. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to create the Forsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 789. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 53-202 relating to application for mar riage licenses, information as to impediments, and three-day waiting period so as to provide that a three-day waiting period shall be manda tory for nonresidents of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 790. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the Acts incorporating the Town of Norwood in the County of Warren and providing a new charter for said town so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
HB 791. By Representatives Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Lane of the 81st, Shanahan of the 7th, and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" so as to clarify certain provisions and make certain technical corrections; and for other purposes.

HB 792. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County (formerly the City Court of Hinesville) so as to change the compensa tion of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

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HB 793. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for expense allowances for the chairman and members of the board of commissioners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 5,900 and not more than 6,000; and for other purposes.

SB 84. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-11, relating to the practice of optometry, so as to increase the delinquency penalty for failure to renew registration annually; and for other purposes.

SB 152. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Public Assistance Act of 19&5", so as to provide that the Department of Human Resources may recover overpayments of public assistance from recipients either by a civil action or by reduction in the future assistance grants; and for other purposes.

SB 177. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to authorize leaves of absence for public employees when the absence is to permit the employee to participate in certain blood dona tion programs; and for other purposes.

SB 178. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, so as to change the time for observing certain holi days; and for other purposes.

SB 187. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act", so as to clarify certain provisions relating to the definition of "board" and "polygraph"; and for other purposes.

SB 194. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Lester of the 23rd, Hudson of the 35th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, so as to provide for the instruc tion in essentials of the United States and State Constitutions and the study of American institutions and ideals; and for other purposes.

SB 195. By Senators Duncan of the 30th and Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Government Docu ments Act", so as to require State agencies to update their distribution lists; and for other purposes.

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SB 204. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Kidd of the 25th, Doss of the 52nd and Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-24, relating to rights of certain State employees, so as to extend compensation to employees of institutions operated by the Department of Human Resources for certain personal property losses sustained through patient action; and for other pur poses.

SB 244. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd: A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to make the Savannah Port Authority for the harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and politic . . .", so as to strike from said Act the provision that the Savan nah Port Authority is a department of the municipal government of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
SR 57. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Doss of the 52nd: A Resolution creating the Health Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 736. Do Pass. HB 737. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Daugherty of the 33rd, Secretary.
Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 224. Do Pass. HB 307. Do Not Pass.

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SB 6. Do Pass. SB 57. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th, Chairman.

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 110. Do Pass.
HB 358. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 449. Do Pass.
SB 129. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 266. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 288. Do Pass. HB 289. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 586. Do Pass. HB 593. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

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Representative Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 64. Do Not Pass. HB 103. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 104. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 378. Do Pass. HB 708. Do Pass. HB 709. Do Pass. HB 710. Do Pass. HB 711. Do Pass. SB 1. Do Pass. SB 2, Do Pass. SB 51. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th, Chairman.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the follow ing Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 76. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.
Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under considera-

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tion the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 166. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 675. Do Pass. HB 696. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 697. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Toles of the 16th, Secretary.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation, submitted the follow ing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 573. Do Pass. HB 728. Do Pass. HB 739. Do Pass. HB 730. Do Pass.
,, Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 573. By Representative Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Edison; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 728. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Tattnall County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Tattnall County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 730. By Representatives Thomason, Harris and Johnson of the 8th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pickens County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 739. By Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6402, relating to the payment of county taxes, so as to change the installment dates in certain counties for the payment of such taxes and a penalty for nonpayment of install ments when due so as to strike the ten percent penalty on delinquent installments; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 229. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the deputy clerk.

HB 330. By Rep. Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court (formerly Ordinary) of Gordon County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officers.

HB 331. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the tax commissioner of Gordon County and establishing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of said officer.

HB 332. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Gordon County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of the sheriff.

HB 333. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensa tion of said commissioner.
HB 343. By Representative Baugh of the 108th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilkinson County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff.
HB 344. By Representative Baugh of the 108th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Wilkinson County so as to change the compensation of the clerical as sistant to the Tax Commissioner.

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HB 345. By Representative Baugh of the 108th:
A Bill to provide that the tax liability for each ad valorem property tax payer within Wilkinson County shall, as a minimum, be not less than the sum of $1.00.

HB 346. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth so as to extend the corporate limits of said city and annex and incorporate certain additional land into said city.

HB 412. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent; to provide for a referendum.

SB 180. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to vest in the tax commissioners of certain counties all the powers and duties of sheriffs, in their respective counties, relative only to the collection of all tax fi. fas. issued by such tax commissioners, to make levy of such fi. fas., advertisement of the sale of property so levied, sell and execute bills of sale and conveyances of such property.

SB 213. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a Purchasing De partment in certain counties, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and terms of a County Purchasing Agent; to change the provisions relative to purchases without competition.

SB 225. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24-27, pertaining to clerks of the superior court, as amended, so as to provide that in counties having a population of 600,000 or more, no cost deposit shall be required in civil actions, but all fees shall be collected at the time of performing

SB 238. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours.

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SB 233. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to create the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain and operate an athletic stadium or stadiums and the usual facilities related thereto, recreational centers and areas, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, parks, hiking, camping, picnicking areas and facilities, swimming, and wading pools, lakes, golf courses, tennis courts, and athletic fields.

SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State.

SB 161. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the control and operation of Clinical Laboratories, approved Mar. 20, 1970, as amended, so as to delete therefrom that portion which exempts clinical laboratories op erated for performance of premarital serologic tests for syphilis.

SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract, to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest.

SB 181. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4901.1, relating to tax collectors and tax commissioners as ex officio sheriffs for certain purposes, as amended, so as to authorize the transfer of tax fi. fas. in certain instances in order to permit collection of taxes.

SB 189. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Equine Act", approved April 30, 1969, as amended, so as to provide for the control, suppression, pre vention and eradication of the equine disease known as "equine infec tious anemia".

SB 191. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Banks of the 17th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to change the provisions relative to the allotment of teachers.

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211. By Senators Kennedy of the 4th and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to repeal an Act creating the Groveland Lake Development Au thority, approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 572), to provide an effective date.

226. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act to extend, fix and prescribe a right to redeem property sold under or in obedience to any execution issued for the col lection of State, county, city, municipal or school taxes, or special assess ments, as contained in Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 491-496 inclusive, as amended, so as to provide for the redemption of real estate sold at tax sales by municipal or county authorities.

SB 236. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend on Act creating the Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, approved February 13, 1950, as amended, so as to provide that apprentice service as a requirement for licensing may be earned on a part-time basis.

SB 245. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to repeal Code Sections 54-108 through 54-115, Section 54-121, Sections 54-137 through 54-141, and Section 54-9911, all relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compen sation.

179. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 58-207, relating to the seizure, destruc tion and sale of contraband articles used in violation of the liquor laws of this State, as amended by an Act approved Feb. 1, 1946, so as to provide for the payment into the county treasury of any moneys over and above the payment of expenses and court costs.

SB 196. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be en gaged in a business operated for gain or profit; to provide for uniform coverage of all county and school district employees.

SB 249. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to define the grounds for termination of the contract of teachers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term; to prescribe the procedures therefor; to provide for counsel; to define

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the requirements for subpoenas, hearings, findings, oaths of witnesses, evidence, burden of proof, decisions and appeals.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 37. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the terms of office of the Public Service Commissioners; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or re jection.

SR 40. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Montgomery County.

SR 68. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Carter of the 14th, Starr of the 44th and others:
A Resolution creating the State School Readiness Testing Study Com mittee.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the SOth, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by con tract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 161. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the control and operation of Clinical Laboratories, approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 531), so as to delete therefrom that portion which exempts clinical laboratories operated for performance of premarital serologic tests for syphilis; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 179. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A Bill to amend Code Section 58-207, relating to the seizure, destruc-

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tion and sale of contraband articles used in violation of the liquor laws of this State, so as to provide for the payment into the county treasury of any moneys over and above the payment of expenses and court costs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 180. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to vest in the tax commissioners of certain counties all the powers and duties of sheriffs in their respective counties, relative only to the collection of all tax fi. fas. issued by such tax commissioners, to make levy of such fi. fas., advertisement of the sale of property so levied, sell and execute bills of sale and conveyances of such property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 189. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Equine Act", so as to provide for the control, suppression, prevention and eradication of the equine disease known as "equine infectious anemia"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

SB 191. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Banks of the 17th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the allotment of teachers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 196. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be engaged in a business operated for gain or profit; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 211. By Senators Kennedy of the 4th and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to repeal an Act creating the Groveland Lake Development Authority, approved April 23, 1969; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 213, By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a Purchasing De partment in certain counties, so as to change the provisions relative

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to the appointment and terms of a County Purchasing Agent; to change the provisions relative to purchases without competition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 226. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act to extend, fix and prescribe a right to redeem property sold under or in obedience to any execution issued for the collection of State, county, city, municipal or school taxes, or special assessments, so as to provide for the redemption of real estate sold at tax sales by municipal or county authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 233. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to create the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority, to acquire, construct, equip, maintain and operate an athletic stadium or stadiums and the usual facilities related thereto; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 236. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Services and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, so as to provide that apprentice service as a requirement for licensing may be earned on a part-time basis; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
SB 249. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to define the grounds for termination of the contracts of teach ers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term; to prescribe the procedures therefor; to provide for counsel; to define the requirements for subpoenas, hearings, findings, oaths of witnesses, evidence, burden of proof, decisions and appeals; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 225. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24-27, pertaining to clerks of the superior court, so as to provide that in counties having a population of 600,000

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or more, according to the 1970 United States Decennial Census or any future such census, no cost deposit shall be required in civil actions, but all fees shall be collected at the time of performing services; to change the costs which may be charged in certain proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 238. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,00-0' according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the prem ises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 181. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4901.1, relating to tax collectors and tax commissioners as ex officio sheriffs for certain purposes, so as to authorize the transfer of tax fi. fas. in certain instances in order to permit collection of taxes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 245. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Stephens of the 36th and Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to repeal Code Sections 54-108 through 54-115, Section 54-121, Sections 54-137 through 54-141, and Section 54-9911, all relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compen sation; to amend Code Sections 54-117 and 54-9910; and to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, so as to include therein provisions relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SR 37. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the terms of office of the Public Service Commissioners; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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SR 40. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Montgomery County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 68. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Carter of the 14th, Starr of the 44th and others: A Resolution creating the State School Readiness Testing Study Com mittee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 145. By Representatives Toles of the 16th and Adams of the 14th: A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of certain practitioners of the business of auctioneering; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of certain practitioners of the business of auctioneering; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, is hereby amended by inserting between Chapters 84-3 and 84-4 a new Chapter to be known as Code Chapter 84-3A and to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 84-3A. AUCTIONEERS AND APPRENTICE AUCTIONEERS.
84-301A. Definitions.--As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings except where the context clearly indicates that another meaning is intended:
(a) 'Auctioneer' shall mean any person who, for a fee, com mission, or any other valuable consideration, or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same, by the means of, or process of, an auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates or attempts to

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negotiate, a listing contract, sale, purchase or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or of any other commodity which may lawfully be kept or offered for sale by or at public auction, and has been actively engaged in the auction business for a period of more than one year, and has been the principal auctioneer in ten or more auctions, and has been duly licensed as provided in this Chapter.

(b) 'Apprentice Auctioneer' shall mean 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 the provisions of this Chapter.

(c) 'Goods' shall mean any chattel, goods, merchandise, real or personal property, or commodities of any form or type which may lawfully be kept or offered for sale.

(d) 'Persons' shall mean individuals, associations, partnerships and corporations, and the word 'persons' shall also include the officers, directors and employees of the corporation.

(e) 'Auction business' or 'business of auctioning' shall mean the performing of any of the acts of an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, to include 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 process of, an auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates or attempts to negotiate, a listing contract, sale, purchase or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or of any other commodity which may lawfully be kept or offered for sale by or at public auction.

(f) 'Commission' shall mean the Georgia Auctioneers Com mission.
84-302A. Auctioneers and Apprentice Auctioneers; License Required.--From and after July 1, 1975, it shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in or conduct or ad vertise or hold himself out as engaging in or conducting the busi ness, or act in the capacity of auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within this State without first obtaining a license as such auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as provided in this Chapter, unless he is exempted from obtaining a license under Code Section 84-303A.

84-303A. Exceptions.--Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any person acting as a receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, guardian, ad ministrator or executor or any such person acting under order of any court, nor to attorneys at law licensed by the State of Georgia, nor shall they apply to a trustee acting under a trust agreement, deed of trust or will, nor shall they apply to sales at auction con ducted by or under the direction of any public authority or State or governmental agency, or pursuant to any judicial order or decree.

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This Chapter shall not apply to any sale at auction if the proceeds of such sale are to be used exclusively for charitable purposes. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any person who is acting as an auctioneer in the auction of his own property, either personal or real. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any person acting as an auctioneer in the auction of farm equipment, livestock, forest products or farm products.

84-304A. Actions.-- (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 was a duly licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer at the time the alleged cause of action arose.

(b) The Commission may originate a complaint for any viola tion of this Chapter.

84-305A. Georgia Auctioneers Commission.-- (a) The Georgia Auctioneers Commission is hereby created under the Secretary of State and Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards. The Com mission shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate. Initial terms of appointment shall include one member to be appointed for a term of one year, one member to be appointed for a term of two years, one member to be appointed for a term of three years, one member to be appointed for a term of four years, and one member to be appointed for a term of five years. All subsequent appointments shall be for a term of five years, to end on the anniversary date of original appointments, except appointments to fill a vacancy which shall be for the unexpired term only. Each member of the Commission shall be a licensed auctioneer who shall have been a resident of this State and actively engaged in the auctioneering business for at least five years.

(b) Members of the Commission shall serve until their suc cessors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by appointment of the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State. Three of the five members so appointed shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the Commission. The Commission shall organize by selecting from its members a chairman and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter and may, from time to time, promulgate necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. The Commission shall thereafter meet at least once a month, or as often as is necessary, and remain in session as long as the chairman thereof shall deem it necessary to give full consideration to the business before the Commission. Members of the Commission or others may be designated by the chairman of the Commission, in a spirit of cooperation and coordina tion, to confer with similar commissions of other states and attend interstate meetings and generally do such acts and things as may to the Commission seem advisable in the advancement of the pro-

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fession and the standards of the auctioning business. The Com mission shall be empowered to recommend to the Secretary of State such assistants or employees as are necessary to carry out the work of the Commission. The Secretary of State is empowered to employ and dismiss such persons and to fix the compensation of such assistants or employees.

(c) The Commission shall have the power and authority to pass rules and regulations relating to the professional conduct of licensees and the administration of this Chapter. Such rules and regulations shall not apply to nor shall they set schedules of fees or commissions for the services of the licensees.

(d) Each member of the Commission shall receive as compensa tion for each day actually spent on his official duties at scheduled meetings the sum of twenty-five dollars and his actual and neces sary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties.

(e) The Commission, through its chairman, shall file a written report with the Governor and a copy thereof, with both Houses of the General Assembly, on or before the 15th day of January of each year. The Governor may request a preliminary report prior to such an annual report. The report shall include a summary of all actions taken by the Commission, a financial report of income and disbursements, staff personnel and numbers of persons licensed by the Commission. The report shall further delineate steps taken in education and research of the department to disseminate in formation so that all licensees can be better informed in order to protect the public. The Commission shall also outline a program of education and research for each ensuing year.

84-306A. Seal.--The Commission shall adopt a seal, which may be either an engraved or ink stamp seal, with the words 'State Auctioneers Commission, State of Georgia', and such other devices as the Commission may desire included thereon, by which it shall authenticate the acts of the Commission. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the Commission, certified by the signature of the Commission chairman and the seal of the Commission, shall be received in evidence in all cases equally and with like effect as the originals.
84-307A. Attorney General.--Whenever, in the judgment of the Commission, any person has engaged in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of this Chapter, the Attorney General may maintain an action in the name of the State of Georgia in the superior court of the county wherein such violation occurred to abate and temporarily and permanently enjoin such acts and practices and to enforce compliance with this Chapter. The plaintiff shall not be required to give any bond.

84-308A. Licensure Regulated.--The Commission shall have the full power to regulate the issuance of licenses and to revoke or suspend licenses issued under the provisions of this Chapter and to censure licensees for any violation of this Chapter.

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84-309A. Application for License.--Any person desiring to
act as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer must file an applica tion for a license with the Commission. The application shall be in such form and detail as the Commission shall prescribe, setting forth the following:

(a) The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he intends to conduct business and, if the applicant be a partnership, the name and residence address of each member thereof and the name under which the partnership business is to be conducted and, if the applicant be a corporation, the name and address of each of its principal officers;

(b) The place or places, including the city, town or village with the street and street number, if any, where the business is to be conducted; or

(c) Such other information as the Commission shall require.

84-310A. Gfanting and Revocation of Licenses.--(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 in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public, and only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the Commission. The Commission shall grant a license to a corporation or partnership only if the stockholder or partner having a controlling interest therein bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and integrity.

(b) Where an applicant has been convicted of forgery, em bezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, ex tortion, conspiracy to defraud or other like offense or offenses, or has been convicted of a felony or a crime in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state, district or territory of the United States, or of a foreign country, such untrustworthiness of the applicant, and the conviction may, in itself, be a sufficient ground for refusal of a license.

(c) Where an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on his application, such false statement may, in itself, be sufficient ground for refusal of a license.

(d) Grounds for suspension or revocation of a license, as provided for by this Chapter, shall also be grounds for refusal to grant a license.

84-3'llA. Qualifications.--No auctioneer's or apprentice auc tioneer's license shall be issued to any person who has not attained the age of eighteen years nor to any person who is not a resident of the State of Georgia unless he has fully complied with the provisions of Section 84-315A nor to any person who is not a

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citizen or has not filed his intent to become a citizen of the United States.

Each applicant for an auctioneer's license shall have been the principal auctioneer in ten or more auctions. The Commission shall require an applicant to take and pass an examination establishing in a manner satisfactory to the Commission that said applicant has a general knowledge of ethics, reading, writing, spelling, elemen tary arithmetic, elementary principles of land economics and a general knowledge of the statutes of this State relating to the bulk sales law, auctions brokerage and the provisions of this Chapter.

The examination for an auctioneer's license shall be of a more exacting nature and scope than the examination for an apprentice auctioneer. It shall also be the duty of the Commission through such application and examination to determine whether such ap plicant is reputable, trustworthy, honest, and competent to transact the business of an auctioneer, or of an apprentice auctioneer, in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public.

Any person who is a resident of Georgia and who on June 30, 1975, is lawfully engaged in business as an auctioneer and has been engaged for a period of at least one year prior to June 30, 1975, and has been principal auctioneer for at least ten auctions during this period of time, and furnishes satisfactory proof of same to the Commission shall not be required to take an examina tion, but all such persons shall be entitled to receive a license from the Commission under the provisions of this Chapter on proper application thereof and payment of the license fee required by this Chapter. Any member or officer of a partnership, association or corporation who is a resident of Georgia on the effective date of this Chapter is lawfully and actively engaged in the auction busi ness shall not be required to take an examination, but all such persons shall be entitled to receive a license from the Commission under the provisions of this Chapter upon proper application there for and payment of the license fee in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

84-312A. License Fees.-- (a) The Commission shall, at the time an application is submitted, collect from an applicant for each auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's examination a fee of twentyfive dollars. Prior to the issuance of an original license, each ap plicant shall pay a license fee in advance in the amount of fifty dollars for an auctioneer's license and twenty-five dollars for an apprentice auctioneer's license. Effective January 1, 1976, all li censes shall be issued biennially and shall be renewed as of January 1 of each even-numbered year.

(b) After the issuance of the first license to an applicant, such license shall cover the remaining period of the biennium. All licenses will expire at 12:00 p.m. on the 31st day of December in each odd-numbered year.

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(c) The biennial license renewal fees according to this Chapter shall be due and payable for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers on or before September 1 prior to the expiration of said license at 12:00 p.m. on December 31st of the licensing biennial period.
(d) The auctioneer's biennial license fee shall be fifty dollars and the apprentice auctioneer's biennial license fee shall be twentyfive dollars. A license fee for renewal may be filed after September 1 by paying a late renewal fee of ten dollars on or before 12:01 a.m. January 1 of the biennial licensing period. All fees shall be deposited with the Joint-Secretary for the expenses of the Com mission. This Code Section shall not obviate any other fees or conditions required to maintain such license in accordance with this Chapter.
(e) Any check presented to the Commission as a fee for either an original or renewal license or for examination for license, which is returned unpaid, shall be cause for revocation or denial of license.
84-313A. Fees--All fees collected under this Chapter shall be deposited by the Joint-Secretary, State Examination Boards, into the State treasury.
84-314A. Nonresident Auctioneers and Apprentice Auc tioneers.--(a) In connection with the application of a nonresident of this State for a license as an auctioneer, or apprentice auctioneer, the Commission may accept, in lieu of the qualifications otherwise required, the license as auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer issued to the applicant by the proper authority of the state of this domicile upon the payment by the applicant of the proper license fee and the filing, with the Commission, of a duly certified copy of the license issued to the applicant by the other state. The provisions of this Section shall only apply to licensed auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers of those states under the laws of which similar recogni tion and courtesies are extended to licensed auctioneers and ap prentice auctioneers of this State and if the licensing requirements of such state include the passing of an examination of equal or higher standards than those required by this State.
Should such nonresident licensee become a resident of the State of Georgia or desire to maintain a place of business in this State, he must secure a regular resident license in compliance with this Chapter and rules of the Commission governing original resi dent applicants; provided, that if another state requires a resident of this State to maintain a place of business in such other state, a resident of such other state shall maintain a place of business in this State and need not secure a regular resident license to main tain such place of business in this State.
(b) Prior to the issuance of a license to a nonresident auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, he shall file with the Commission a designation in writing that appoints the Georgia Auctioneers Com mission or a deputy to be designated by it, to act as the licensee's

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agent, upon whom all judicial and other process or legal notices directed to such licenses 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 forthwith mail a copy of the same by certified mail to the last known business address of said licensee.

(c) Nonresident licenses granted under reciprocal agreements, as provided in this Section, shall remain in force, unless suspended or revoked by the Commission for just cause or for failure to pay the renewal fee, and only as long as a reciprocal agreement is in effect between this State and the resident state of the nonresident licensee.
84-315A. Nonacceptance of Applications; Hearings.--If the Commission, after an application in proper form has been filed with it, accompanied by the proper fee, shall refuse to accept said application, the Commission shall provide for a hearing for such applicant in accordance with the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act' (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended. Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within this Chapter and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is en titled to judicial review in accordance with said 'Georgia Adminis trative Procedure Act'.

84-316A. Form of License.--The Commission shall prescribe the form of the license. 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 place of business, and shall be displayed conspicuously at all times in the office of the licensee. The Commission shall annually 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 auctioneer's 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 upon the payment of a biennial fee of one hundred dollars, and the branch office license shall be conspicuously displayed in each branch office.
84-317A. Change in Address.-- (a) Should the auctioneer change his place of business, he shall notify the Commission, in

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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 mail 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 in directly under authority of his license until the apprentice auc tioneer 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.

84-318A. Unfair Practices.--The Commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the sworn complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer and shall have power to censure said license or to revoke or suspend any license issued under this Chapter whenever said license has been obtained by false or fraudulent representation, or said licensee has been found guilty of any unfair trade prac tices, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Making any substantial misrepresentation;

2. Pursuing a continued and flagrant course of misrepresenta tion or making false promises through agents or advertising or otherwise;

3. Failing to account for or remit, within a reasonable time, any money belonging to others that comes into his possession, com mingling funds of others with his own, or failing to keep such funds of others in an escrow or trustee account;

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 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 improp er, fraudulent or dishonest dealings.

84-31&A. Hearings; Appeals.--Before the Commission shall censure a licensee or before revoking or suspending a license, it shall provide for a hearing for such holder of a license in ac cordance with the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act' (Ga.

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Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended. Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within this Chapter and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review in accordance with said 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'.

84-320A. Effect of Revocation of Auctioneer's License on the Licenses of Apprentice Auctioneers Employed By Him.--The rev ocation 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 trans ferring to the employment of another licensed auctioneer within ninety days.

84-321A. Bond Required to Obtain License.--Each application for an auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license shall be ac companied by a bond in the amount of five thousand dollars. The bond shall be a cash bond or a surety bond and, if the latter, shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this State. The bond shall be made payable to the Commission and conditioned on the applicant's conducting his business in accordance with the provisions and intent of this Chapter. The bond shall be in a form approved by the Commission. No license may be issued until such a bond has been filed with the Commission.

84-322A. Penalties.--Any person or corporation acting as auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within the meaning of Code Chapter 84-3A without a license, and all persons, who violate any other provisions of this Chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Anyone who is so convicted shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars and not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1975.

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

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Carrell of the 75th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by striking on page 3, line 24 the word "person" and substituting "resident of Georgia".
Representative Oxford of the 116th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by striking the word "ten" and inserting the word "three" on page 9, line 9.
Representative Patten of the 149th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by striking from page 5 all of the language on lines 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

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Representative Carter of the 146th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by striking the words, "of not less than five hun dred dollars and not more than" on lines 33 and 34 on page 15 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "not to exceed" before the word "one" on line 587 on page 15.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Toles of the 16th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by deleting on page 9, line 6 the words "June 30, 1975"; also, on line 8, "June 30, 1975" and insert "January 1, 1975".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Cole Colwell Connell Crawford Dent Edwards, W. Evans, B. Pelton

Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Ham Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howard Hutchinson Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Marcus McCollum Miles Mostiler Mullinax

Nix Owens Oxford Parrish Peters Phillips, L. L. Rainey Randall Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Vaughn Waddle Ware Watson Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Beck Brown

Carter Clark, Betty Clark, L.

Coleman Collins Cox

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Da vis Dixon Dover Evans, W. D. Poster, P. W. Glanton Glover Harden Harris, B. B. Holmes Hudson Irwin

Jessup Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder Mann Milford Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, R. T.

Reaves Sams Sigman Sizemore Tolbert Tucker Walker Wall West White Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Blackshear Burruss Childs Clifton Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Dean Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Gignilliat Greer Hamilton Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howell Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jordan Keyton Lambert Lane, W. J.
Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McDonald McKinney

Nessmith Noble Parkman Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray Richardson Ross Scott Sheats Stone Townsend Twiggs Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 89, nays 43.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Reaves of the 147th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by adding after the word "equipment" on line 25, page 3, the words "farm land".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey

Battle Beck Beckham

Brown Burton Calhoun

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Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Clark, L. Coleman Collins Cox Davis Dean Dent Dixon Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes

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Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Keyton Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Matthews, D. R. Miles Milford Mullinax Owens Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Sweat Thomason Tolbert Tucker Vaughn Wall Ware Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, John Banks Bargeron Berry Bolster Carlisle Carnes Chance Childers Clark, Betty Colwell Connell Crawford Dover Edwards, W.

Felton Gammage Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Howard Irvin, J. Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore Leggett Marcus McCollum McKinney Mostiler

Nix Parrish Smyre Stone Taggart Thompson Toles Townsend Twiggs Waddle Walker
Watson West White Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Baugh Black shear Bowman Bray Buck

Burruss Childs Clifton Cole Cooper Culpepper

Daugherty Edwards, C. W. Egan Ham Hamilton Harris, J. G.

Hays Hill, G. Horton Irvin, R. Jordan Karrh King Lambert Lane, W. J.

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Larsen, W. W. Mann Matthews, C. McDonald Nessmith Noble Parkman Pinkston Randall

Ray Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Smith, J. R. Snow Triplett Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 90, nays 45.

The amendment was adopted.

Representatives Lee and Bailey of the 72nd each stated that he intended to vote "nay" on the adoption of amendment by Representative Reaves.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by deleting the words "at least" on line 34, page 4.
Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 145 by deleting Section 2 on page 16 and inserting a new Section 2 that reads as follows, "this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his ap proval."
Representative Matthews of the 145th moved that the House recon sider its action in adopting the Carrell amendment to the Committee substitute to HB 145.
The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in adopting the Carrell amendment.
Representative Carrell of the 75th moved that his amendment to the Committee substitute to HB 145 be withdrawn.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was withdrawn.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Chance Childers Clark, Betty Cole Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Davis Dent Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Ham

Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Logan Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax

Nessmith Nix Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Peters Petro Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Stone Thomason Toles Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Williams Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Battle Beck Blackshear Brown Burton Carter Castleberry Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Daugherty Dean Dixon Dover

Elliott Fraser Gignilliat Hamilton Harden Hill, G. Howell Hudson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Keyton Larsen, G. K. Leggett Leonard Linder

Long Milford Oxford Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Rainey Reaves Sizemore Smith, V. B. Thompson Tolbert Townsend Tucker Whitmire Williamson Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bray Burruss Carr Childs Cox Culpepper Edwards, C. W. Egan Evans, B.

Greer Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Jordan Mann Matthews, C. Noble Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Sheats Snow Sweat Taggart Ware
Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 102, nays 48.

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

Representative Noble of the 48th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 145, by substitute, as amended. Had he been present he would have voted "nay".

Representative Sweat of the 150th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 145, by substitute, as amended. Had he been present he would have voted "nay".

Representative McKinney of the 35th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Elliott of the 49th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 124. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to authorize members of the Board to issue a warrant for the arrest of a parolee or conditional releasee; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 109, nays 0.

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

HB 125. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that in considering certain cases the Board shall notify the sentencing judge and district attorney of the county where such person was sentenced; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell

Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes

Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh
Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leggett Leonard Linder Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax

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Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason

Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bailey Bargeron Crawford Culpepper Fraser Hill, G. Horton

Keyton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lee Logan Long Matthews, C.

Petro Sheats Smith, J. R. Thompson West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

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

HB 126. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, particularly as it provides for the power and method of grant ing clemency, pardon or parole or other relief from sentence, so as to provide for a written decision signed by Board members when granting relief from a sentence; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 126 as follows:
On line 4, page 2 by striking the word "treated" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "granted".

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 0.

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

HB 666. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act to designate counsel to represent public of ficials; so as to clarify the circumstances under which the Governor may designate legal counsel for a public officer, public official, board or bureau, or any of its members; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry

Chance Childers Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson

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Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles

Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams
Scott

Shanahan Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Culpepper Evans Hill, G. Jordan

Lambert Lucas Matthews, C. Milford Petro Rush Sheats

Sigman Smith, J. R. Tolbert Town send Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

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

HB 667. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and others:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to clarify the authority of the Attorney General to appoint assistants, attorneys and other employees of the State Law Department, to appoint outside attorneys; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 118, nays 0.

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

HB 668. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to be entitled an Act dealing with the duties of the Attorney General so as to permit him to carry out his functions and responsibilities as Attorney General even when not so required by the Governor in cer tain instances; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the votes was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck
Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers

Clark, Betty Clark,L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton
Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

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Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford

Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J, Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow
Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Carnes Childs Culpepper Evans, B. Hill, B. L.

Matthews, C. McKinney Mullinax Petro Pinkston Randall

Scott Sheats Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

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

HB 669. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others: A Bill to clarify and strengthen the authority of the Attorney General in investigating into the affairs of the State; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Coiling Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty
Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W.

Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh . Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas

Mann
Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle

Walker Wall Ware Watson

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West White Whitmire Williams

Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Buck Childs Culpepper Dean Felton Glover

Kilgore Matthews, C. Owens Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall

Scott Sheats Sigman Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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

HR 101. By Representatives Howard, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Designating Georgia Spinal Health Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a sound program of spinal health is absolutely es sential to establish, maintain and preserve a vital and healthy popula tion in this State; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to focus the attention of the citizens of this State upon the importance and necessity of the establishment of a sound program of spinal health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that February 20, 1975, is hereby des ignated as "Georgia Spinal Health Day", and each and every citizen of this State is hereby urged to recognize the necessity of observing a sound program of spinal health in order to maintain a vital and healthy population within this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a representative of the Georgia Chiropractic Association is hereby cordially invited to address the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of time not to exceed three minutes on February 20, 1975, on Georgia Spinal Health Day.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bray Burruss Burton Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Greer Ham

Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Mullinax Nessmith Nix Oxford

Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Hawkins

Thompson

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Beckham Blackshear Bowman Brown Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Childs Clark, Bettv Cole Culpepper

Dean Elliott Glanton Glover Irwin Jordan Kilgore Knight Leonard Marcus Matthews, C. McCollum McKinney Milford

Mostiler Noble Owens Petro Randall Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 137, nays 2.

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

By unanimous consent, HR 101 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 151. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st and others: A Bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sani tarians so as to authorize an applicant for a license to take the examina tion prior to completion of the experience requirement; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Da vis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Pelton Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Praser Gammage Gignilliat

Glanton Glover Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCoIlum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Richardson Rush Russell, J. Sams Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative W. B. Russell.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Beckham Bowman

Bray Burruss Carr

Childs Clark, Betty Collins

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Culpepper Daugherty Dean Edwards, C. W. Elliott Evans, D. Greer Hamilton Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Horton Knight Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Long Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Nix
Petro

Pinkston Randall Reaves Ross Scott Sheats Walker Wheeler
White Williams

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 1.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 151 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Due to mechanical malfunction the vote of Representative Kreeger of the 21st did not record. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye".

HR 114-434. By Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd and Lane of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, several of Georgia's State Parks should be reevaluated relative to the benefits derived by the citizens of our State from such parks as compared to the cost involved in maintaining such parks; and
WHEREAS, each State Park should serve a broad cross section of the people of the State as opposed to serving primarily a particular community; and
WHEREAS, certain State Parks should be reevaluated with regard to the facility's being properly designated and operated as a State Park; and
WHEREAS, consideration should be given to the minimum size or number of acres of a facility in order for it to be designated and operated as a State Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created a joint com-

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mittee to be designated the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee to be composed of 10 members of the General Assembly as follows: the Chairman of the Game, Fish and Recreation Committee of the House of Representatives and four additional members of said Committee appointed by the Chairman thereof; and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and four additional members of said Committee appointed by the Chairman thereof. The Chairman of the Game, Fish and Recreation Committee of the House and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality shall serve as Co-Chairmen of the Committee. It shall be the duty of the Committee to reevaluate State Parks and study other matters relative thereto as hereinabove described in this Resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall be au thorized to meet such number of days as the Co-Chairmen shall approve, and the Co-Chairmen shall be authorized to appoint any subcommittees of the Committee as may be deemed advisable by them. Each member of the Committee shall be authorized to receive the expenses and allow ances provided by law for members of legislative interim committees for service on the Committee. Any funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the legislative branch of the State government. The Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommenda tions by not later than December 15, 1975, and the Committee shall stand abolished as of the date the General Assembly convenes in regular session in January, 1976.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Burton Calhoun Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell

Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat

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Glanton Glover Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. P. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J.

Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Par ham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson

Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Irvin, R.

Sams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Beckham Burruss Carlisle Childs Collins Culpepper Dean Dent Edwards, C. W.

Egan Evans, B. Greer Hamilton Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Long Lucas Milford

Petro Pinkston Randall Sheats Town send Watson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 149, nays 2.

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

HB 263. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide that the board of education of each county and inde pendent school system of this State shall employ or designate a person as safety officer; and for other purposes.

The following floor substitute, offered by Representative Lane of the 40th, was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide that the local law enforcement agency charged with the responsibility for law enforcement within the school district attendance area and the board of education of each county and independent school system of this State shall study and evaluate the traffic safety requirements of the school system and the various individual schools therein; to provide for the identification of school safety crossings and motor vehicle traffic patterns by the responsible law enforcement agency; to provide that the traffic safety officer shall advise the school board and school superintendent relative to compliance by the school system with State laws, policies and regula tions; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. The local law enforcement agency charged with the responsibility for law enforcement within the school district attendance area and the board of education of each county and independent school system of this State shall study and evaluate the traffic safety require ments of the school system and the various individual schools therein. The responsible law enforcement agency shall take appropriate action to identify school safety crossings and motor vehicle traffic patterns on and around school grounds. The traffic safety officer of the local law enforcement agency shall advise the school board and the school super intendent relative to compliance by the school system with State laws, policies and regulations of the State agencies requiring safety stan dards and practices.
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Chance of the 129th, was read and lost.

The floor substitute was adopted.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Poster, P. W. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat

Glanton Glover Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawking
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Berry Calhoun

Castleberry Chance

Ray Sams

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Banks Beckham Buck Burruss Childs Cole Collins Colwell Culpepper Dean Dent Egan Evans, B. Foster, R. L. Greer Ham Harris, J. F.

Horton Howard Howell Irwin Karrh Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Logan Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Milford Nix

Noble Patten, R. L. Petro Pinkston Randall Russell, J. Scott Sheats Sizemore Taggart Thompson Townsend Walker Ware Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 122, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent, HB 263, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 69. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1005 relating to the qualification of candidates in a primary so as to change the time within which candi dates may qualify for party nomination; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1005 (b), relating to qualification of candidates for primaries to require the opening of qualifying on the fourth Wednesday in May preceding a primary; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 34-1005, relating to the qualification of candidates for primaries, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"(b) In the case of a general primary, the candidates shall commence qualifying at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Wednesday in May and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 noon on the second Wed nesday in June immediately preceding such primary. In the case of a special primary, the candidate shall qualify at least 15 days prior to the date of such primary."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed; provided, however, if this Act or any portion hereof is disapproved by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or if this Act is submitted to the United States Attorney General and he objects to the enforcement of this Act or any portion hereof pursuant to the authority granted to said court or to the United States Attorney General by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (U.S.C. Section 1937C) the prior law or parts of law shall not be repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Holmes of the 39th, King of the 96th and Hawkins of the 50th, was read and lost.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. P. Harrison Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh

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Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mullinax Nessmith

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Nix Noble Owens Oxford Par ham
Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Ross Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sigman

Sizemore Smith, J. R. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Wall Ware West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, Marvin Calhoun Carter Childers Childs Egan Elliott Foster, P. W.

Hatcher Hawkins Holmes Irvin, R. Jordan King Larsen, W. W.
Leggett

Petro Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Smyre Townsend Williams Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Beckham Burruss Carlisle Carr Collins Culpepper Dean Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Evans, B. Harris, J. G. Horton Hutchinson Johnson, R. Larsen, G. K. Long Matthews, C. McDonald Mostiler

Patten, G. C. Pinkston Rush Sheats Smith, V. B. Waddle Walker Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 126, nays 24.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 430. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd and others:
A Bill to be known as the "Buying Services Act of 1975"; to regulate and control buying services and buying clubs; to provide that any person electing to become a member of such service or club may cancel such membership under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend HB 430 by deleting line 11, page 3 and adding the following: "member will be entitled to a total refund within ten days after."
Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend HB 430 by deleting line 31, page 3 and adding the following: "date on which you give notice of cancella tion will be entitled to a total refund."

Representative Jordan of the 58th moves to amend HB 430 by changing the figure on line 30, page 4 from "$10,000.00" to "$25,000.00".

An amendment, offered by Representative Hill of the 127th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Black shear Bowman Bray

Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty

Clifton Cole Collins Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover

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Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters

Petro
Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Wall Ware West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Egan Felton Hill, G.

Kilgore Larsen, W. W. Sams

Smyre Townsend Waddle

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Banks Beckham Bolster Burton Calhoun Childs Clark, L. Coleman Colwell Culpepper

Dean
Irwin Jackson
Long Marcus Matthews, C.
McKinney Milford Patten, G. C. Randall Ross

Scott Sheats Smith, V. B. Stone Thomason Walker Watson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 139, nays 9.

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

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 268. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Foster and Cole of the 6th and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to provide that secretaries employed by judges of the superior courts and district attorneys under the provisions of said Act shall be employees of the judicial branch of State government and shall be in the unclassified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend HB 268 as follows: By striking Page 2, Lines 20 and 21 and Page 3, Lines 17 and 18
which reads: "An amount not less than $7,200.00"
and inserting: "An amount not to exceed $7,200.00".

An amendment, offered by Representative Larsen of the 119th was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander

Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh

Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear

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Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glover
Greer
Ham
Hamilton
Harden
Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G.

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Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Jones Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Logan Lucas Mann MarcusMatthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix
Noble
Oxford
Parham
Parrish
Patten, G. C.

Patten, Peters Phillips Phillips Phillips Pinksto Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richard Ross Rush Russell, Russell, Sams Scott Shanah Sheats Sigman Sizemoi Smith, Smith, Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggar Thomps Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn
Waddle
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
White
Whitmi
Williair
Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Bailey Bowman Carter

Johnson, W. R. Jordan

Lee Linder

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Carrell Cooper Cox Culpepper Dover Glanton Harrison

Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Kilgore Long Matthews, C. Owens

Parkman Petro Thomason Townsend Walker Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 149, nays 7.

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

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 26. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 27th:
A Bill to repeal Code Chapter 23-24, relating to relief for poor Con federate soldiers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck

Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Garter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins

Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan
Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

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Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McColIum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves

Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Parham

Phillips, W. R.

Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bowman Burruss Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Glanton Greer

Harris, B. B. Horton Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Long Matthews, C. Owens

Patten, G. C. Petro Richardson Russell, W. B. Thomason Walker Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 3.

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

SB 28. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Howard of the 42nd and Robinson of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-20, relating to peddlers, as amended, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to Confederate soldiers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bleckshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Da vis

Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham
Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin

Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford
Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix
Noble

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Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

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Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson

Tolbert
Toles
Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Carter

Parham Phillips, W. R,

Sigman Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Carnes Carrell Clark, Betty Cox Culpepper Daugherty Dover

Glanton Hamilton Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Long Matthews, C. McKinney Owens

Petro Sheats Thomason Walker Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 6.

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

HB 295. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Karrh of the 106th, Sizemore of the 136th and others:
A Bill to provide that before an indictment against a peace officer charging such officer with a crime which is alleged to have occurred while he was in the performance of his duties shall be laid before a grand jury, the rights provided in Code Section 89-9908, relating to certain officials, shall be afforded such officer; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 295 by striking from lines 4 and 15 the words "laid before" and by inserting in lieu thereof the words "returned by".

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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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bargeron Baugh Beck Berry Bowman Buck Burruss Burton Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Da vis Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney

Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Tolbert Toles Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Whitmire Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Blackshear Bray Carter

Crawford Daugherty Dean Glover

Hamilton Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton

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Phillips, W. R. Randall Scott

Smyre Thompson Townsend

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bailey Banks Battle Beckham Bolster Brown Calhoun Carlisle Clark, L. Collins Culpepper Dent Dover Evans, B. Greer

Ham Hill, G. Irvin, J. Jessup Kilgore Lane, W. J. Long Matthews, C. McDonald Owens Parkman Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, L. L. Rainey

Reaves Sigman Sizemore Smith, J, R. Taggart Thomason Triplett Walker Watson West Wheeler White Williams Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 114, nays 21.

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

Representative Greer of the 43rd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 295, as amended. Had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

By unanimous consent, HB 295, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HB 466. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to limit the effect of and time for enforcing conveyances of real property to secure debt by providing for a reversion of title, when title shall revert, when powers of sale shall be exercised and when suits to recover the property under such conveyance shall be brought . . .", so as to require that certain addi tional information shall be recorded in the deed records of the county upon foreclosure of a mortgage and the subsequent sale of such proper ty; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 466 by adding at the end of line 8, page 2, the following language:

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"Provided, however, that in counties where the Clerk keeps the records affecting real estate on microfilm, the notation herein provided for shall be made in the index (or other place) where said Clerk records transfers and cancellations of Deeds to Secure Debt, and in the same manner."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton
Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Har risen Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.
Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Key ton Kilgore

King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham
Parkham Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.

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Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Battle Beckham Blackshear Bowman Calhoun Carnes Culpepper Evans, B. Gignilliat

Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Howard Hudson Long Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Owens Parrish

Patten, G. C. Petro Pinkston Randall Thomason Toles Walker Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

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

HR 121-472. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the lease of a certain tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennesaw is desirous of leasing a certain tract of State-owned property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kennesaw wishes to use such tract for recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, said tract is more particularly described as follows:
All that tract and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 129 of the 20th Land District, 2nd Section, of Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows:

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TO FIND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, begin at the inter section formed by the center line of Cherokee Street and the West right-of-way line of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, owned by the State of Georgia, and run Northerly along said West right-ofway line a distance of 2,160 feet to an iron pin, which is the POINT OF BEGINNING (said point of beginning being approximately 88 feet North of Mile Post A. 29): From the point of beginning thus established, running thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes West a dis tance of 363.3 feet to an iron pin on the East side of Harris Street; running thence Northerly along the East side of Harris Street a dis tance of 761.4 feet to an iron pin; running thence South 84 degrees 03 minutes East a distance of 897 feet to an iron pin on the West side of the right-of-way of the Western and Atlantic Railroad; running thence Southerly along the West side of the right-of-way of the said Western and Atlantic Railroad a distance of 779.8 feet to the point of beginning; and

WHEREAS, said tract of land is a portion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and

WHEREAS, the lease to the City of Kennesaw of said tract will not interfere with nor hinder the operations of said railroad.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Governor, acting for and in be half of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to lease to the City of Kennesaw the above described tract of land for a period of twentyfive years for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 per year.

The following Committee amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property amends HR No. 121-472 as follows:

By striking on Page 2, Lines 16 and 17 which read as follows:
"land for a period of twenty-five years for and in considera tion of the sum of $1.00 per year."
and inserting in its place the following:
"land for a period of twenty-five years subject to the following conditions:
(1) that the lease of said tract of land be approved by the State Property Control or its successor; and
(2) that the lease of said tract of land shall be upon such terms

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and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by the governing authority of the City of Kennesaw and the State Property Control or its successor."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to, without the Committee amendment.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle
Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cox Daugherty Day is Dean Dent Dixon Dover

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W, Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.

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Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow

Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bowman Calhoun Carnes Crawford Culpepper Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Hill, G. Hudson Irvin, R. Linder Long Lucas Matthews, C. Owens

Petro Pinkston Randall Thomason Walker Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HR 73-310. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish minimum qualifications for sheriffs and candidates for sheriff; to provide certain limitations; to provide for submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article XI, Section II of the Constitution is hereby amneded by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph, to be designated Paragraph III, to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. Sheriffs; qualifications. Any provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, every sheriff and candidate for sheriff shall possess the qualifications required by general law as minimum standards and training for peace officers. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for higher qualifications for sheriffs and candidates seeking the office

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of sheriff. The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to any sheriff in office on January 1, 1977."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

" ( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to re quire sheriffs and candidates for sheriff to meet
( ) NO minimum standards and training required by general law?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Carrell of the 75th moves to amend HR 73-310 by striking on page 1, lines 2. and 3, "and candidates for sheriff"; line 13, by striking "and candidates for sheriff"; lines 17 and 18 by striking, "and candidates seeking the office of sheriff"; page 2>, line 1, by striking, "and candidates for sheriff".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bolster

Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance

Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox

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Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Baugh Bowman Carter

Evans, B. Lucas Peters Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston Randall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Castleberry Collins Culpepper Dent Dover

Edwards, C. W. Glover Hill, G. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Knight

Long Matthews McDonald Miles Petro Rainey

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Walker Wheeler

Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 144, nays 10.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted, as- amended.

Representative Pinkston of the 100th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" but intended to vote "aye" on the adoption of HR 73-310, as amended.

Representative McDonald of the 12th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the adoption of HR 73-310, as amended. He wished to vote "aye".

HB 382. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Petro of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions used in describing gambling and related offenses, so as to exclude participation in nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 382 by changing the period on line 18, page 2, to a semi-colon and by adding the following:
"provided that (1) any bingo game in which the prize exceeds $50.00 shall constitute illegal gambling, and (2) no person, firm or corporation shall be deemed a "nonprofit organization" except a tax-exempt organization within the meaning of either the Internal Revenue Code and/or the Georgia Income Tax Laws.".

The following amendment to the Larsen amendment was read:

Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend the Larsen amendment to HB 382 by changing the figure $50.00 to $500.00.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey

Bargeron Battle Beckham

Berry Blackshear Brown

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Buck Burruss Games Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Coleman Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton
Foster, P. W. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton

Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lee Leonard Linder Lucas Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Oxford

Parkman Parrish Petro Ray Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Wall West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Carlisle Carr
Carrell Carter Childs
Clark, L.
Clifton Cole
Collins
Cooper
Egan Elliott
Foster, R. L.
Fraser

Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Johnson, R. Jones Jordan
King Knight
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Larsen, W, W.
Leggett
Logan Mann Matthews, D. R.
Mostiler
Mullinax Nessmith

Nix Noble Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Reaves
Richardson
Rush
Smith, V. B.
Stone Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Ware

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Baugh Calhoun Culpepper Dover Evans, B. Hill, G. Howell Hudson

Irvin, J. Irwin Long Matthews, C. Milford Owens Parham Patten, G. C. Rainey

Randall Sizemore Smith, J. R. Thomason Walker Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment to the Larsen amendment to HB 382, the ayes were 92, nays 62.

The amendment to the amendment was adopted. The Larsen amendment, as amended, 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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Cole Coleman Colwell

Connell Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent _ Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden

Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee

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Leonard Linder Lucas Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow

Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Tucker Vaughn Wall West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Baugh Beck Bowman Bray Burton Carr Carter Clark, L. Clifton Cooper Ham

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Johnson, R. Knight Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. Milford Mostiler

Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Phillips, R. T. Reaves Rush Stone Toles Triplett Twiggs Waddle Ware

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Calhoun Collins Culpepper Dover Evans, B. Fraser Hill, G. Hudson

Irvin, J. Irwin Jones Kilgore Long Matthews, C. Owens Parham Patten, G. C.

Rainey Ross Sizemore Smith, J. R. Thomason Walker Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 114, nays 39.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent, HB 382, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 20, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper
Cox
Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan

Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long-
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not answering were Representatives:

Carlisle Horton Linder

Matthews, C. Phillips, R. T. Ray

Thomason Wheeler Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bill Worley, Pastor, Holly Creek Baptist Church, Chatsworth, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 845. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide for the regulation of off-road vehicles; to provide a short title ("Off-Road Vehicle Act of 1975") ; to provide for declara tion of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for operating restrictions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 846. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd, and Harden of the 154th:
A Bill to abolish the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, created by an Act approved Feb. 13, 1950; to transfer certain property, powers, duties, authority, obligations, debts, contracts, leases and agreements to the Board of Natural Resources and the Dept. of Natural Resources; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 847. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sani tarians so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to employ any person as a sianitarian trainee or as a sanitarian, who has not met the educa tional requirements for registration as a Registered Professional Sani tarian under the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 848. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County so as to change the provisions relative to the auditing of the books and accounts of the county school superintendent; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 849. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 99th, Sams of the 90th, Parkman of the 66th, Hill of the 127th, Hatcher of the 131st, Tucker of the 73rd, Irvin of the 23rd, and Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to prohibit the use by the State or any branch, department, board, bureau, agency, commission, authority or institution of State government of any questionnaire, application for employment or ap plication for admission to any educational institution which inquires into or asks questions concerning any arrest or charges for any crime allegedly committed by the person for which no plea or verdict of guilty was entered; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 850. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Alexander of the 38th, Irvin of the 23rd, Tucker of the 73rd, and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 24A, known as the "Juvenile Court Code

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of Georgia", so as to provide that certain girls who shall be committed to or released from any institution shall be accompanied or taken to and from such institution by a woman, except as ordered otherwise by the judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 197-850. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Dean of the 29th, Stone of the 138th, Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th, and Noble of the 48th:
A Resolution finding and declaring the Atlanta Cyclorama to be of historic value to the State and in need of certain repairs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 851. By Representatives Cole of the 6th, Burruss of the 21st, Pinkston of the 100th, Buck of the 95th, and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide for retained amounts on certain water and sewer con tracts ; to provide for an alternate escrow procedure for such retention; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 852. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Thompson of the 93rd, King of the 96th, and Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend the Charter of Columbus, Georgia, so as to authorize the Council of Columbus, Georgia, in the event that it exercises its power to abolish the Medical Center Board of Commissioners to transfer all the powers and functions of said Medical Center Board of Com missioners to an Authority created by the Georgia "Hospital Author ities Law"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 853. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to regulate the sale of franchises and the relationship between franchisees and franchisors; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Franchising Act of 1975") ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 198-853. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Glanton the 66th, Brown of the 34th, Alexander of the 38th, Dover of the llth, Horton of the 43rd, Hatcher of the 131st, McKinney of the 35th, and Bailey of the 72nd:
A Resolution urging the funding and continuation of the Hud 701 Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 854. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Calhoun of the 88th, Evans of the 84th, and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, and to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs-- Local Legislation.

HB 855. By Representatives Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Brown of the 34th, and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to prohibit discrimination in housing accommodations based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin; to provide for declaration of policy; to provide definitions; to make certain acts relating to the sale or lease of housing accommodations unlawful; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 856. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Johnson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Elliott of the 49th, and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 relating to the nomination of can didates so as to provide that certain county judicial officers and certain judges of the superior courts may be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 199-856. By Representatives Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th, and Triplett of the 128th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all elections for county officers of Chatham County shall be held and conducted on Saturdays; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 200-856. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the provisions pertaining to the Board of Corrections and substituting in lieu thereof a Board of Offender Rehabilitation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 857. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, and Davis of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2907, relating to exemptions from the provisions of Code Section 26-2901, relating to carrying a concealed weapon, Code Section 26-2902, relating to the carrying of deadly weapons at public gatherings, Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying pistols without licenses and Code Section 2-2906, relating to machine guns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th, Jordan of the 58th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" as so to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment un less detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary-

HB 860. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 24A-2304 relating to commitment of certain children by the Juvenile Court to the custody of the Depart ment of Corrections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 861. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, incorporated as the Council of Augusta so as to allow members of council to succeed themselves in office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 862. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the collection and payment of cer tain taxes on tangible property, other than motor vehicles, in certain counties and: municipalities, in installments, so as to provide the rate of interest due on said taxes when installments are not paid when due; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 863. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a Board of Com missioners for Roads and Revenues for the County of Richmond; to define their powers and duties; and for other purposes.", so as to authorize the board to regulate and control access points and utility excavations on county roads; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 864. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville in the County of Troup so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 865. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the compensation of certain county officers of Troup County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Tax Commissioner of Troup County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 866. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Evans of the 99th, Bailey of the 72nd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to provide a phased program whereby a Georgia State income tax credit will be established for ad valorem tangible property taxes paid at political subdivision level, or in-transit inventory by certain indus tries; to define certain terms; to provide a basis for remission of the income tax credit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 867. By Representatives Bailey and Lee of the 72nd, Howard of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the date unpaid taxes shall commence bearing interest; to change the submission date for certain reports required of tax collec tors; to change the date for making final settlements with both the State and County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 201-867. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Resolution compensating Sidney Curtis Green, Sr.; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 202-867. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Resolution compensating Rosalyn Green; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 203-867. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Resolution compensating Mrs. Addie Sue Green; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 868. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 89-418, which provides conditions of liability of public official bonds, so as to provide that no claim or cause of action shall exist on the bond, against the principal or surety and to provide that the surety shall have no claim or cause of action for indemnification from the principal, except under specified conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 869. By Representatives Oxford of the 116th, Castleberry of the lllth, Smith of the 78th, Parrish of the 97th, Clifton of the 10th, and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974, so as to provide that nothing contained within said Act shall require any political subdivision of this State to obtain insurance coverage for any motor vehicle owned by any such political subdivision or to otherwise comply with any provision of said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HR 204-869. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Greer of the 43rd, and Triplett of the 128th:
A Resolution creating the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:
HB 794. By Representative Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2907, relating to exemptions from the provisions of Code Section 26-2901, relating to carrying a concealed weapon, Code Section 26-2902, relating to the carrying of deadly weapons at public gatherings, Code Section 26-2903, relating to carry ing pistols without licenses, and Code Section 26-2906, relating to machine guns, as amended; and for other purposes.

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HB 795. By Representative Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act" so as to include the 1968 amendment to the National Firearms Act in the provisions relating to exceptions; and for other purposes.

HB 796. By Representative Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-3101, relating to reducible felonies, so as to provide that the judge shall follow the recommendation of the jury; and for other purposes.

HB 797. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 59-6A, relating to special purpose grand juries for certain counties, so as to provide for special purpose grand juries in certain additional counties; and for other purposes.

HB 798. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury while witnesses are being examined by the Grand Jury in certain counties so as to change the counties to which said Act is applicable; to change certain population and census requirements for' applicability of said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 799. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide that the district attorney of any judicial circuit with in this State may request investigative assistance in any criminal case, or in the prevention of violations of law, or in detecting and apprehending those violating any criminal laws of this, or any other state, or the United States; and for other purposes.

HB 800. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 801. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to provide that a judge of a superior court, on application of the district attorney, may grant immunity to any witness who has been or may be called to testify and order such witness to testify or provide other information at any grand jury proceeding or in any criminal matter before any court of record within the county if it appears that the witness has refused or may refuse to testify; and for other purposes.

HB 802. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd, and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of the municipality of Payne City; and for other purposes.

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HB 803. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd, and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to change the frequency and date of elections for the offices of Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of the municipality of Payne City; and for other purposes.

HB 804. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Georgia Presi dential Preference Primary, so as to provide for qualifying period and certification date for candidates in the Presidential Preference Primary; so as to change the method of apportionment of national convention delegate votes; and for other purposes.

HB 805. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A relating to the Georgia Presi dential Preference Primary, so as to provide for qualifying period and certification date for candidate in the Presidential Preference Primary; and for other purposes.

HB 806. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to authorize qualified attorneys who are on active military duty in this State, and who are not otherwise eligible, to practice before the courts of the State under certain conditions; to provide a short title ("Military Legal Assistance Act of 1975") ; and for other purposes.

HB 807. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Ga. Electrical Contractors Act, approved April 8, 1971, so as to grant the Board of Electrical Con tractors the power to adopt rules and regulations for the enforcement of the Act; to grant the Board the powers to revoke or suspend the license of any licensee for vialation of the Act or the rules and regula tions of the Board; and for other purposes.

HB 808. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to recreate and reincorporate the City of Collins; to provide for corporate boundaries; to enumerate corporate powers; and for other purposes.

HB 809. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to clerical and other personnel of the Tax Commissioner and their compensation; and for other purposes.

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HB 810. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County (formerly the City Court of Metter), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 811. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Chairman, Members of the Board, and Clerk of the Board of Com missioners; and for other purposes.

HB 812. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the provisions relating to clerical and other personnel of the clerk of the superior court and the compensation for such personnel; and for other purposes.

HB 813. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

HB 814. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th, Howard of the 19th, Wood of the 9th, Lambert of the 112th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to repeal Code Sections 54-108 through 54-115, Section 54-121, Sections 54-137 through 54-141, and Section 54-9911, all relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compen sation; to amend Code Sections 54-117 and 54-9910; and to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to include therein provisions relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to designate as admin istrative law judges all members of the State Board and all deputy directors; and for other purposes.

HB 815. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage so as to provide that insurance companies shall have the right to file pleadings and take other action allowable by law in the name of either the known owner or operator or both or itself, and shall have 30 days to file pleadings or take other authorized action; and for other purposes.

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HB 816. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Chance of the 129th, Hill of the 127th, and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of a certain official in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000 so as to change the provisions relative to compensation of the clerks of superior courts in such counties; and for other purposes.

HB 817. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the members of the Hospital Authority of Decatur County; and for other purposes.

HB 818. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th, Carlisle of the 71st, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a physical examination as a prerequisite for employment by the State so as to change the provisions relative to requiring a physical examination; to provide for certain certification by the State Employees' Health Service; and for other purposes.

HB 819. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-844b authorizing agents to adjust and relating to nonresident adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing of nonresident adjusters; to provide for qualifications, applications, license fees, and the practices and procedures in connection with such licensing; to provide for reciprocal agreements; and for other purposes.

HB 820. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act" so as to change the amount of the annual license fee; to provide for additional requirements for licenses; to provide for bonds or deposits; and for other purposes.
HB 821. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-34, relating to insurance holding

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company systems, so as to provide for additional standards; to provide for reports; to provide for requirements for distribution to shareholders; and for other purposes.

HB 822. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to change the provisions relating to time limits for notices of cancellation with respect to property and casualty policies insuring industrial and commercial concerns; and for other purposes.

HB 823. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Taggart of the 125th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Banks of the 104th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-214, relating to enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner of the provisions of Code Title 56, so as to authorize the commissioner to place insurers, agents, brokers, counselors, solicitors and adjusters on probation; and for other purposes.

HB 824. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County so as to change the provisions relating to expenses; and for other purposes.

HB 825. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to provide for a Bureau of Industry and Trade within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a Bureau of Community Af fairs within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a Commissioner of Industry and Trade; to provide for a Commis sioner of Community Affairs; to provide for the reorganization of the functions within the Department of Community Development; and for other purposes.

HB 826. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Wilson, and Howard of the 19th, and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Paulding County Water Authority so as to change the provisions relative to a quorum of the authority; and for other purposes.

HB 827. By Representative Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Charitable Trust Act", approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the responsibility for admin istration of said Act; and for other purposes.

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HB 828. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Walton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide for personnel within the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

HB 829. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Walker of the 115th, Carter of the 146th, Karrh of the 106th, Oxford of the 116th, Egan of the 25th, Evans of the 84th, Russell of the 53rd, King of the 96th, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-1901, relating to demand by accused for trial, so as to require written notice of demand to be served upon the prosecuting attorney; and for other purposes.

HR 169-829. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A Resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant and convey to Georgia Power Company, its successors and assigns, ease ments over, under, across and through certain properties owned by the State of Georgia and located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 170-829. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Carroll McDonald; and for other purposes.

HR 171-829. By Representatives Cole of the 6th, Leonard of the 3rd, and Foster of the 6th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Eugene C. Briggs; and for other pur poses.

HB 830. By Representatives Lambert of the 117th, Carlisle of the 71st, Colwell of the 4th, Rush of the 121st, Twiggs of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, and Dover of the llth:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide for the State Board of Corrections to have authority to confer the powers of a police officer upon desig nated employees of the State Board of Corrections so as to provide that the State Board of Corrections may adopt rules conferring the powers of a police officer to any correctional officer of the State Board of Corrections, and to any correctional officer of any prison or county correctional institution operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes.

HB 831. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of all counties in the State having a population of not less than 10,600 and not more

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than 10,900; to provide for deputy sheriffs and their compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 832. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" so as to provide for a certain notice relative to the allotment of pupil transportation costs; and for other purposes.

HB 833. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955, so as to authorize the commissioner to place any licensee on probation; to authorize the commissioner to subject licensees to mone tary penalties for certain violations; and for other purposes.

HB 834. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to provide for a comprehensive development plan and a zoning map based thereon for all municipalities of this State having a popula tion of 400,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

HB 835. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Marcus of the 26th, and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relating to appointment of county registrars so as to change the minimum population of counties in which the registrar is appointed by the governing authority of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 836. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Housing Authorities Law", ap proved March 30, 1937, so as to change the provisions relating to powers of the authority; to authorize such authorities, within their area of operation; to prepare, carry out, acquire, lease and operate housing projects; and for other purposes.

HR 172-836. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property lo cated in Walker County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 837. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to authorize the Attorney General, upon direction from the Gov ernor, to initiate and prosecute criminal proceedings in any judicial circuit of the State, to authorize the Attorney General to designate deputies to perform such functions and for other purposes.

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HB 838. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Ray and Davis of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Petro of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act to create and establish for and in the County of DeKalb a court to be known as the recorder's court of DeKalb County so as to provide the court with authority to assess fines not to exceed the sum of $500.00 for any single offense; and for other purposes.

HB 839. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Ray and Davis of the 56th, Burton of the 47th, Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Petro of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidat ing the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County, Ga. and creating a Chairman and Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for DeKalb County so as to change certain provisions relating to fines and punishment; and for other purposes.

HB 840. By Representatives Sigman of the 74th, and Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to specify certain elements of the minimum qual ification for school bus drivers established pursuant to said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 841. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Bray of the 70th, Larsen of the 119th, Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the payment for telecommunication services; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to make or possess any apparatus, equipment or electronic device designed, adapted or used or for commission of a theft of telecommunication service or to conceal the existence or place of origin or destination of any telecommunication; and for other purposes.

HR 196-841. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Colwell of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, Hays of the 1st, Toles of the 16th, Rush of the 121st, Chance of the 129th, Battle of the 124th, Coleman of the 118th, Gammage of the 17th, and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that appointments to fill vacancies occurring on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for any reason other than the expiration of terms of office shall be filled for the unexpired term, and to provide that when a sentence of death is commuted to life imprisonment, the Board shall not have the authority to grant a pardon to the convicted person and that such person shall not become eligible for parole at any time; and for other purposes.

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HB 842. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 and creating the State Planning and Community Affairs Policy Board so as to provide that exclusive authority to appoint members of an Area Planning and Development Commission shall be vested in the member cities and counties; and for other purposes.

HB 843. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Hudson of the 137th, and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide for hearings for persons who are involuntarily committed to state facilities because of mental illness; to provide for the payment of the expenses of such hearings; and for other purposes.

HB 844. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Presidential Pref erence Primary so as to provide for a proclamation by the Governor; to prohibit assessment of a qualifying fee for presidential candidates; to provide that such primary shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions governing general primaries; and for other purposes.

SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by con tract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
SB 161. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the control and operation of Clinical Laboratories, approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 531), so as to delete therefrom that portion which exempts clinical laboratories operated for performance of premarital serologic tests for other purposes.

SB 179. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 58-207, relating to the seizure, destruc tion and sale of contraband articles used in violation of the liquor laws of this State, so as to provide for the payment into the county treasury of any moneys over and above the payment of expenses and court costs; and for other purposes.

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SB 180. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to vest in the tax commissioners of certain counties all the powers and duties of sheriffs in their respective counties, relative only to the collection of all fi. fas. issued by such tax commissioners, to make levy of such fi. fas., advertisement of the sale of property so levied, sell and execute bills of sale and conveyances of such property; and for other purposes.

SB 189. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Equine Act", so as to provide for the control, suppression, prevention and eradication of the equine disease known as "equine infectious anemia"; and for other purposes.

SB 191. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Banks of the 17th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the allotment of teachers; and for other purposes.

SB 196. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be engaged in a
business operated for gain or profit; and for other purposes.

SB 211. By Senators Kennedy of the 4th and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to repeal an Act creating the Groveland Lake Development Authority, approved April 23, 1969; and for other purposes.

SB 213. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a Purchasing Depart ment in certain counties, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and terms of a County Purchasing Agent; to change the provisions relative to purchases without competition; and for other purposes.

SB 226. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act to extend, fix and prescribe a right to redeem property sold under or in obedience to any execution issued for the col lection of State, county, city, municipal or school taxes, or special as sessments, so as to provide for the redemption of real estate sold at tax sales by municipal or county authorities; and for other purposes.

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SB 233. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to create the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority, to acquire, construct, equip, maintain and operate an athletic stadium or stadiums and the usual facilities related thereto; and for other purposes.

SB 236. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Services and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, so as to provide that apprentice service as a requirement for licensing may be earned on a part-time basis; and for other purposes.

SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; and for other purposes.

SB 249. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to define the grounds for termination of the contracts of teach ers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term; to prescribe the procedures therefor; to provide for counsel; to define the requirements for subpoenas, hearings, findings, oaths of witnesses, evidence, burden of proof, decisions and appeals; and for other purposes.

SB 225. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24-27, pertaining to clerks of the superior court, so as to provide that in counties having a population of 600,000 or more, according to the 1970 United States Decennial Census or any future such census, no cost deposit shall be required in civil actions, but all fees shall be collected at the time of performing services; to change the costs which may be charged in certain proceedings; and for other purposes.

SB 238. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not mare than 190,000 according to the United State Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

SB 181. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4901.1, relating to tax collectors and tax commissioners as ex officio sheriffs for certain purposes, so as to

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authorize the transfer of tax fi. fas. in certain instances in order to permit collection of taxes; and for other purposes.

SB 245. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Stephens of the 36th and Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to repeal Code Sections 54-108 through 54-115, Section 54-121, Sections 54-137 through 54-141, and Section 54-9911, all relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Com pensation; to amend Code Sections 54-117 and 54-9910; and to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, so as to include therein provisions relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; and for other purposes.

SR 37. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the terms of office of the Public Service Commissioners; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.

SR 40. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of stateowned property to Montgomery County; and for other purposes.

SR 68. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Carter of the 14th, Starr of the 44th and others: A Resolution creating the State School Readiness Testing Study Com mittee; and for other purposes.
Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 52-210. Do Pass. HR 61-242. Do Pass. HR 7- 41. Do Pass. HR 91-373. Do Pass. HR 120-463. Do Pass. HR 111-434. Do Pass. HR 20-130. Do Pass, as Amended.

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HR 54-210. Do Pass. HR 55-210. Do Pass. HR 11- 86. Do Pass. HR 32-166. Do Not Pass. HR 38-181. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Oxford of the 116th, Secretary.

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 604. Do Pass. SB 45. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 83. Do Pass. SR 38. Do Pass. SR 41. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st, Chairman.

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 89. Do Pass. HB 580. Do Pass. HB 450. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 67. Do Pass, by Substitute.

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HB 473. Do Pass. SB 19. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman.

Representative Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 223. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th, Chairman.

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 374. Do Pass. HB 821. Do Pass. HB 819. Do Pass. HB 822. Do Pass. HB 823. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.
Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following

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Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 588. Do Pass.
SB 60. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Representative Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 118. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th, Chairman.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 243. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 172. Do Pass. HB 482. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 569. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the follow-

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ing Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 494. Do Pass.

SB

65. Do Pass.

SB

89. Do Pass.

SR

51. Do Pass.

HB 599. Do Pass.

HB 663. Do Not Pass.

HB 740. Do Not Pass.

HB 681. Do Pass.

HB 804. Do Not Pass.

HB 844. Do Pass.

HB 805. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HR 25-130. Do Pass.

HR 82-345. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation, submitted the followjng report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 534. Do Pass. HB 744. Do Pass. HB 745. Do Pass. HB 749. Do Pass. HB 751. Do Pass. HB 753. Do Pass. HB 755. Do Pass. HB 756. Do Pass. HB 774. Do Pass.

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HB 775. Do Pass. HB 776. Do Pass. HB 788. Do Pass. HB 790. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Vice Chairman of the Com mittee on University System of Georgia, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University System of Georgia has had under considera tion the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to re port same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 342. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HR 155-655. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Vice-Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the follow ing Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 218. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 362. Do Pass. HB 365. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 391. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 564. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 393. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 527. Do Pass, as Amended.

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HR 98-396. Do Pass. HR 100-396. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th, Vice-Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 534. By Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica in the counties of Carroll and Douglas; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, haying received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 744. By Representative Hudson of the 137th: A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Irwin so as to change the salary of the Clerk; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 745. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system so as to change the maximum compensation of the sheriff's deputy; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 749. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Barnesville so as to change and update existing city ward boundaries; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 751. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Zebulon so as to change the date of the regular city election for said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 753. By Representative Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Randolph County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount for automobile and travel expenses for both the sheriff and the deputy; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 755. By Representatives Harden of the 154th and Leggett of the 153rd: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Glynn County upon an

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annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to personnel with the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 756. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Jakin in the County of Early; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 774. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th and Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to provide that in all eounties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 and not more than 600,000, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 775. By Representatives Carr of the 105th and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Collector of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax collector; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 776. By Representatives Carr of the 105th and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputy; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 788. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to create the Porsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 790. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the Acts incorporating the Town of Norwood in the County of Warren and providing a new charter for said town so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House to-wit:

HB 48. By Representative Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965" so as to change the provisions relative to fixing the compensation of elective members of municipal governing authorities.

HB 86. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide for isolated schools.

HB 148. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and others:
A Bill to create the Heritage Trust Commission; to set forth the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources.

HB 181. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Evans of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, and others:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 91-1126, relating to the use of certain publicly owned utilities.

SB 106. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, as amended, so as to provide certain criteria for pronouncing a person dead; to provide for independent confirmation of death.

SB 108. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 113-15, relating to the collecting, pre serving and managing an estate, and paying debts, as amended, so as to provide that certain death benefits payable to the trustee of a testamentary trust shall not inure to the benefit of the decedent's estate for the purpose of paying certain obligations.

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SB 147. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Holley of the 22nd, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1 relating to bank offices and bank facilities, as amended, so as to provide for the establishment of branch banks through merger, consolidation or sale of assets under certain conditions.

SB 148. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203, relating to branch banks, as amended, so as to provide that any parent bank located in certain counties of this State may establish a branch bank within certain ad jacent counties.

SB 164. By Senators Fincher of the 54th, and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that the records and proceedings of any hospital medical review committee, medical organization committee or extended care facility committee shall be confidential; to provide that no monetary liability shall arise as a result of any act or proceeding performed within the scope of the functions of any such committee.

HB 146. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Larsen of the 119th, Jones of the 126th and others:
A Bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school teachers of the State of Georgia.

SB 176. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to provide for the orderly and proper cancellation of deeds to secure debt; to provide for the method of cancellation; to provide for the cancellation by a transferee or assignee; to provide for the time when such cancellation must be completed.

SB 198. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, as amended, so as to change the penalty provisions relative to theft, as amended, so as to change the penalty provisions relative to theft of services; to provide that any person breaking and entering an automobile with the intent to commit a theft or a felony shall be guilty of a felony.

SB 5. By Senators Fincher of the 54th, Langford of the 51st and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to make unlawful the making, drawing, issuance, utterance or delivery of checks, drafts, or orders under certain circumstances; to provide for prima facie evidence of such unlawful act.

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Under the general order of business, the following Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 20-130. By Representative Davis of the 56th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. J. Fred Holland; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee amendment was read:

The Committee on Appropriations moves to amend HR 20-130 as follows:
By striking from line 18 on page 1 the figure, "$183.56" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure, "$308.56".
By striking from line 3 on page 2 the figure, "$183.56" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure, "$308.56".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HR 7- 41. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Paul Roach; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HR 11- 86. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th and Irwin of the 130th:
A Resolution compensating the Williams Brothers Grocery Company; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HR 52-210. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Alfred L. Knox; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HR 54-210. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Thrift; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HR 61-242. By Representative Kreeger of the 21st:
A Resolution compensating Mr. Roy M. Lingefelt; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

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HE 91-373. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Resolution compensating Mr. William H. Sheperd; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 111-434. By Representative Logan of the 62nd: A Resolution compensating Mr. David Ledet; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 120-463. By Representative Childs of the 51st: A Resolution compensating Mr. Carl Perrin; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 55-210. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A Resolution compensating Mr. James H. Bohannon; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 141. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd, Langford of the 51st and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", approved March 5, 1974, so as to change the short title of said Act; to change certain definitions to provide for additional definitions; to provide for the reporting of all expenditures.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 5. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to make unlawful the making, drawing, issuance, utterance or delivery of checks, drafts, or orders under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 106. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, so as to provide certain criteria for pronouncing a person dead; to provide for independent confirmation of death; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 108. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 113-15, relating to the collecting, pre serving and managing an estate, and paying debts, so as to provide that certain death benefits payable to the trustee of a testamentary trust shall not inure to the benefit of the decedent's estate for the purpose of paying debts, taxes, administration expenses or other obligations of the decedent or his estate or for any other purpose benefiting the de cedent's estate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 141. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd, Langford of the 51st, and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", so as to change the short title of said Act; to change certain definitions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide for reporting of all ex penditures; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 147. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1, relating to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to provide for the establishment of branch banks through merger, consolidation or sale or assets under certain conditions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 148. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203, relating to branch banks, so as to provide that any parent bank located in certain counties of this State may establish a branch bank within certain adjacent counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 164. By Senators Fincher of the 54th, and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that the records and proceedings of any hospital medical review committee, medical organization committee or extended care facility committee shall be confidential; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 176. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to provide for the orderly and proper cancellation of deeds to secure debt; to provide for the method of cancellation; to provide for the cancellation by a transferee or assignee; to provide for the time when such cancellation must be completed; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 198. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, so as to change the penalty provisions relative to theft of services; to provide that any person breaking and entering an automobile with the intent to commit a theft or a felony shall be guilty of a felony; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 122. By Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in connection with the affairs of the employer only; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Private Detective and Private Securities Agencies Act", approved March 12, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 40), so as to provide that the pro visions of said Act shall not be construed so as to require a person or corporation employing persons who do not carry firearms to do private security work on the premises and in connection with the affairs of such employer only, and where there exists an employer-employee relationship, to be licensed under said Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Private Detective and Private Securities Agencies Act", approved March 12, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 40), is hereby amended by adding, following Section 10, a new Section 10A, to read as follows:
"Section 10A. Exceptions.--The provisions of this Act shall not be construed so as to require a person or corporation employing persons who do not carry firearms to do private security work on the premises and in connection with the affairs of such employer only, and where there exists an employer-employee relationship, to be licensed under this Act."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight
Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas

Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Ware

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Watson West Whitmire

Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Carlisle Clark, Betty Evans, B. Hill, B. L. Lambert

Lane, Dick Matthews, C. McKinney Petro Ray Ross Smith, V. B.

Thomason Tolbert Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 449. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth and Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to be known as the "Georgia Title Insurance Act"; and for other purposes.

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that further consideration of HB 449 be postponed until Tuesday, February 25, 1975, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey
Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton

Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell
Castleberry Chance Childers Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper

Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon
Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover

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Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J.

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Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Rush

Russell, J.
Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Baugh Beckham Bolster Calhoun Carter Clark, L. Cox

Edwards, C. W. Glanton Harrison Hays Hill, G. Lane, Dick Nix Noble

Parham Parkman Petro Ray Ross Sigman Smith, V. B. Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Childs Clark, Betty Dean Evans, B. Harris, J. G. Howard
Hudson Keyton

Logan Long
Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Pinkston

On the motion, the ayes were 134, nays 24.

Sams Scott Taggart Town send Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

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The motion prevailed and further consideration of HB 449 was postponed until Tuesday, February 25, 1975.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 853. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to regulate the sale of franchises and the relationship between franchisees and franchisors; and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 245. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change the method of condemn ing private property and interest therein for public road purposes by the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper

Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat

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Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight
Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.

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Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R.
Rainey -
Ray

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thorn ason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Calhoun Carnes Childs Davis Dean Evans, B Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Hudson Lucas Matthews, C. Petro Pinkston Randall Russell, W. B.

Smith, J. R. Tolbert Townsend Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

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Representative Harris of the 138th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 245. Had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HR 8-48. By Representative Oxford of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any county, municipality or subdivision to invest sinking funds held by it to pay off bonded indebtedness in accounts and certificates fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VIII, Paragraph I of the Constitu tion is hereby amended by striking Paragraph I in its entirety and sub stituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"Paragraph I. Sinking Funds for Bonds. All amounts collected from any source for the purpose of paying the principal and interest of any bonded indebtedness of any county, municipality or subdivision and to provide for the retirement of such bonded indebtedness, above the amount needed to pay the principal and interest on such bonded indebtedness due in the year of such collection, shall be placed in a sinking fund to be held and used to pay off the principal and interest of such bonded indebtedness thereafter maturing.
The funds in such sinking fund shall be kept separate and apart from all other moneys of such county, municipality or subdivision, and shall be used for no purpose other than that above stated. The moneys in such sinking fund may be invested and reinvested by the governing authorities of such county, municipality or sub division or by such other authority as has been created to hold and manage such sinking fund, in the bonds of such county, municipal ity, or subdivision, in the bonds or obligations of the State of Geor gia, of the counties and cities thereof and of the government of the United States, or subsidiary corporations of the Federal Govern ment fully guaranteed by such government and in accounts and certificates which are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insur ance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, and no other. Any person or persons violating the above provisions shall be guilty of malpractice in office and shall also be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished, when con victed, as prescribed by law for the punishment of misdemeanors, until the General Assembly shall make other provisions for the violation of the terms of this paragraph."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall

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be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to au thorize any county, municipality or subdivision to invest sinking funds held by it to pay off
( ) NO bonded indebtedness in accounts and certificates fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Coiling Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher

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Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Petro Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.

Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Brown Calhoun Carnes Dean Evans, B.

Hill, G. Hudson Matthews, C. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston

Randall Townsend Wheeler
Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 353. By Representative Cole of the 6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-306 relating to the State Transporta tion Board so as to provide that the great seal of the State shall be affixed to the commissions of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 250. By Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Elliott of the 49th, Burton of the 47th and others: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, so as to prohibit the smoking of tobacco in any form in certain public places; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to mis cellaneous criminal provisions, as amended, so as to prohibit the smok ing of tobacco in any form in certain public places; to provide for punishments; to provide that this prohibition shall be cumulative to other laws and rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, as amended, is hereby amended by adding after Code Section 26-9909 a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 26-9910, to read as follows:
"26-9910. Smoking in Public Places Prohibited, (a) A person who shall smoke tobacco in any form in any of the following public places shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
(1) an enclosed elevator which is used by or open to the public and which is clearly designated by a no smoking sign;
(2) any place on a public transportation vehicle in use by the public, which is clearly designated by a no smoking sign;
(3) any area used by or open to the public which is clearly designated by a no smoking sign.
(b) A person convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100.

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(c) This Section shall be cumulative to and shall not prohibit the enactment of any other general and local laws, rules and regula tions of State or local agencies, and local ordinances prohibiting smoking which are more restrictive than this Section."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Miles of the 86th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Sweat of the 150th, was read and lost.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck
Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton
Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty

Clifton Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dover
Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage
Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton
Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jordan Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.

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Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parhain Parkman

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Parrish
Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Richardson
Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sizman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre

Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Berry Buck Carter Castleberry Cole Collins
Cox Crawford

Dean Dixon Evans, W. D. Poster, P. W. Jones Karrh Kilgore Leonard

Lucas Matthews, D. R. Nessmith Phillips, L. L. Reaves Rush Smith, J. R.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Games Clark, L. Davis Evans, B. Harris, J. G.
Howard

Hutchinson Jessup Lambert Matthews, C. Patten, R. L. Pinkston

Taggart Tolbert Townsend Triplett
Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 138, nays 23.

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

Representatives Davis of the 56th and Taggart of the 125th stated that they had "been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 250, by substitute. They each wished to be recorded as voting "aye".

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The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 27. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th:

A Bill to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of

alcoholism and intoxication so as to change the date on which the pro

visions of said Act become effective; and for other purposes.

"^ '-,'

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton

Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, A. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton

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Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens

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Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.
Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thomason Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander

Glover

Harrison

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Childs Dean Evans, B.

Greer Holmes Irvin, J. King Lambert Logan Lucas Matthews, C.

Petro Pinkston Scott Sheats Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 3.

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

Representative Logan of the 62nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 27. Had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

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Representative Mann of the 13th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 27. Had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Holmes of the 39th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 27. Had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 354. By Representatives Johnson of the 72nd, Knight of the 67th, Tucker of the 73rd and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, so as to provide for certain limitations relative to deeds to secure debt on real property; and for other purposes.

The following floor substitute, offered by Mr. Johnson of the 72nd, was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, as amended, so as to provide for certain limitations relative to deeds to secure debt on real property; to provide for certain exemptions; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section between Code Section 67-1301 and Code Section 67-1302 to be designated Code Section 67-1301.1 and to read as follows:
"67-1301.1 Requirements relative to deeds to secure debt. When the grantor of a deed to secure debt on real property sells or trans fers the real property securing such debt to a third party and the instrument evidencing such sale or transfer executed between such third party and the grantor does not relieve or attempt to relieve the grantor of his obligation under the deed to secure debt, then such sale or transfer, in the absence of default on the part of the grantor, shall not: (1) authorize the acceleration of maturity of the obligation of the grantor under the deed to secure debt; or (2) authorize the escalation of interest or any other changes in the terms, conditions or requirements of the obligation of the grantor under the deed to secure debt. The provisions of any deed to secure debt executed after July 1, 1975, which are in violation of this Sec tion are hereby declared to be against the public policy of this State and shall be null, void and unenforceable, provided, how ever, nothing in this Section shall be construed to ratify or confirm any deed to secure debt executed prior to July 1, 1975, if, at the

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time of its execution, such deed to secure debt were in violation of the heretofore existing laws of Georgia. Provided that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any transaction, loan or obligation under which the principal balance to be repaid is $100,000.00 or more, or to any series of advances of money pursuant to a loan agreement or undertaking if the total balance to be repaid there under shall originally be $100,000.00 or more, or to any extension or renewal thereof. Provided further that the provisions of this Sec tion shall not apply to loans to any foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, limited partnership, business trust or other commercial entity organized for pecuniary gain."

Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, 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 of parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 354 by inserting the words "loans to" on page 2, line 18, between the word "to" and "any".

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 354 by deleting the period and quotation marks after "gain" on line 20, page 2 and inserting the following: ", nor to any loans made to any other person or entity for commercial purposes. 'Commercial purposes' as used herein means for use in the conduct of a business or profession and not for personal, family, or household purposes."
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Nix of the 20th, Irvin of the 23rd and Sams of the &0th move to amend the floor substitute to HB 354 by adding at the end of Section 1, after the word "game" the following: "Nothing in this Act shall be construed as prohibiting the holder of Deed to Secure Debt or the servicing agent from charging a transfer fee, on such loan transfer, provided said transfer fee does not exceed one-half of one percent of the outstanding balance or $75.00, whichever is less."
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Bolster Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Castleberry Chance Clark, L. Coleman Collins Cooper Cox
Crawford
Culpepper
Davis
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Glanton
Glover
Greer
Ham
Hamilton
Harden

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton
Kilgore
King
Knight
Kreeger
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Long
Mann
Matthews, D. R.
Miles
Milford
Mostiler

Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore
Smith, J. R.
Snow
Stone
Taggart
Thomason
Tolbert
Triplett
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Battle Blackshear Bowman Carter Childers Colwell Dixon Fraser

Gammage Gignilliat Hatcher Hawkins Irvin, J. Lane, Dick Lucas Marcus Oxford

Peters Rainey Randall Smith, V. B. Smyre Sweat Tucker Twiggs Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Berry Brown Burruss Games Carr Carrell Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Connell Daugherty Dean

Dent Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hudson Lambert Larsen, W. W. Logan Matthews, C. McCollum McDonald McKinney Noble

Parrish Petro Pinkston Ross Russell, J. Scott Sheats Thompson Toles Townsend Vaughn Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 108, nays 27.

The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives King of the 96th and Karrh of the 106th move to amend the floor substitute to HB 354 by deleting by striking at page 1, line 17, beginning, "and" through, "debt" on line 21.

The floor substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks
Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck

Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown
Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton
Cole Coleman Collins Colwell

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Connell
Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton
Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J.

Irvin, R.
Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters

Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn
Waddle Walker Wall Ware
West Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Jackson Lane, W. J.

Whitmire

Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Burruss
Games Carr Carrell

Childs Clark, Betty Dean Evans, B. Evans, W, D.

Hudson Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McCollum

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Townsend Watson Wheeler

White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 4.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 354, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 499. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1401, relating to the definition of an absentee elector, so as to provide that the definition of an absentee elector, shall include, at the option of the elector, any elector of this State who is 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Egan of the 25th moves to amend HB 499 by adding a Sec tion 1A as follows: "It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to falsely claim to be 65 years of age or older for the purpose of obtaining an absentee ballot."

An amendment, offered by Representative Wall of the 61st, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Phillips of the 120th moves to amend HB 499 by inserting after the word, "other" on line 6, page 2, the words, "provided no person shall assist with more than five ballots in any election".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Battle Berry

Bolster Brown Chance

Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L.

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Clifton Cooper Daugherty Dover Felton Foster, P. W. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton
Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hawkins Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Holmes Hutchinson Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore Larsen, G. K. Leggett Leonard Linder Long Lucas Marcus

McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Parkman Parrish Phillips, L. L. Rush Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bowman Burton Calhoun Games Carr Carter Coleman Colwell Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Egan Fraser

Gammage Harrison Hatcher Hays Horton Hudson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Karrh King Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Lee Logan Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens

Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Ross Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sigman Snow Tolbert Twiggs Walker Wall West White Whitmire Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bailey Bray Buck Burruss Carlisle Carrell Castleberry

Childs Cole Collins Connell Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Harris, J. F. Howard

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Howell Jessup Johnson, W. R. Knight Kreeger Lane, W. J. Mann Matthews, C. Noble Patten, R. L. Pinkston

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Randall Reaves Richardson Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Toles Townsend Triplett

Tucker Vaughn Waddle Ware Watson Wheeler Williams Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 58, nays 70.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Holmes of the 39th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite con stitutional majority to HB 499, as amended.

HB 455. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 23-3, relating to changes of county lines, so as to provide for a copy of the survey and plat evidencing a change in county lines to be filed with the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 23-3, relating to changes of county lines, as amended, so as to provide for copies of the survey and plat evidencing a change in county lines to be filed with the Secretary of State; to provide for the Secretary of State to certify and send a copy of such survey and plat to the clerk of the superior court of each county affected by the change; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 23-3, relating to changes of county lines, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section, to be designated Code Section 23-305, to read as follows:
"23-305. Survey and plat. When all proceedings have transpired

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pursuant to this Code Chapter, three copies of the survey and plat evidencing a change in county lines and a copy of a resolution from the governing authority of each county evidencing approval of such change shall be filed jointly by the judge of the probate court of each county with the Secretary of State. Upon receipt of the copies of the survey and plat and the resolutions provided above, the Secretary of State shall certify the said survey and plat and send a certified copy thereof to the clerk of the superior court of each county affected by the change in county lines. The clerk of the superior court shall record said survey and plat in the same book in which other plats of the county are recorded. The Secretary of State shall retain two copies of the survey and plat, one to be filed in the Secretary of State's Office."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Walker of the 115th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 455 by deleting the words, "two copies" on page 2, line 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the words "one copy" and by deleting the "one" on page 2, line 3, and substituting in lieu thereof the words thereof; "said copy of the survey and plat."

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry
Bolster Bowman Bray Brown

Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent
Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

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Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones
Jordan
Karrh
Keyton
Kilgore

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King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R.
Rainey .
Ray

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert
Toles
Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Blackshear Burruss Childs Cox Evans, B.

Howell Hudson Lambert Matthews, C. Petro

Pinkston Randall Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

HB 383. By Representative Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for homestead exemption for certain taxation so as to eliminate the application fee for homestead exemptions in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 383 by striking all except the first two words of line 17, page 1 and all of the remainder of page 1.

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, L.

Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight

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Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens

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Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R, L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.
Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson
Toles
Townsend Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives Davis and Tolbert.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Baugh Burruss Chance Clark, Betty Daugherty Dean Egan

Evans, B. Greer Hamilton Harden Hudson Lambert Matthews, C. McKinney

Parham Pinkston Randall Tucker Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 154, nays 2.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 383, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HB 166. By Representative Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act" so as to change the composition of the Georgia Correctional Indus tries Administration; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act", approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 880), as amended, so as to change the composition of the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration; to provide for all matters rel ative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act", approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 880), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 3 which reads as follows:

"Section 3. The Administration shall be composed ex officio of the Governor, the members of the State Board of Corrections and the State Supervisor of Purchases. Such members shall receive no compensation for their services and shall not be reimbursed for expenses incurred in their services. The Administration shall have power to perfect its own organization and to adopt such rules and by-laws as may be necessary for its government. The Administra tion shall elect a chief executive officer who shall be the Director of Corrections.",

in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:

"Section 3. (a) The Administration shall be composed of the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation and six members to be appointed as follows: two members from industry to be appointed by the Governor; one member from labor to be appointed by the Commissioner of Labor; one member from the Department of Administrative Services to be appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services; one member to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and one member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(b) The first appointive members shall be appointed as pro vided in subsection (a) to take office on July 1, 1975. Of the mem bers first appointed, the terms of the two members representing industry shall expire on June 30, 1979. Thereafter, their successors shall hold office for terms of four years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The terms of the remaining members first appointed shall expire June 30, 1977. Thereafter, their successors shall hold office for terms of two years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Vacancies occurring in the membership shall be filled in the same manner that original members are appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term.

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(c) The Administration shall meet regularly at least four times during each State fiscal year and may meet at other times on the call of the Chairman. At the first meeting held during each fiscal year, the Administration shall elect a Chairman from its own membership and such other officers, from its own membership, as the Administration deems necessary or appropriate. Four mem bers of the Administration, including the Chairman, shall con stitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a majority vote of the members shall be necessary for the Administration to take official action. Except as provided herein, the Administration shall have power to perfect its own organization and to adopt such rules and bylaws as may be necessary for its government.

(d) The members of the Administration shall receive no com pensation for their services as such but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by them in attending meet ings of the Administration and in otherwise carrying out their official duties. The funds necessary for meeting the expenses as provided for herein shall come from funds available to the Division of Georgia Correctional Industries."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison

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Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long

Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.

Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bargeron
Brown Burruss
Daugherty Evans, B. Greer

Ham Harris, B. B. Horton Hudson Kilgore
Lambert Larsen, W. W.
Lucas

Matthews, C. Mullinax Pinkston Ware Wheeler
White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 166, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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HB 337. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Noble of the 48th, Foster of the 152 and others:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 21, 1967, which provided grants to certain municipalities for specified purposes, so as to require certain additional grants under certain circumstances to every munic ipality with population over 300,000; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 889), as amended by an Act approved April 12, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 3696), so as to provide certain additional grants for certain purposes to every municipality of this State having a population in excess of 300,000, according to the 1970 United States Decennial Census, or any future such census; to provide procedures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes, ap proved April 21, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 889), as amended by an Act approved April 12, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 3696), is hereby amended by adding after Section 2 a new Section to be designated Section 2A, to read as follows:
"Section 2A. In addition to any grant to which any municipal ity of this State having a population in excess of 300,000, according to the 1970 United States Decennial Census, or any future such census, is entitled under this Act in any fiscal year, and the provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, any such municipality which owns and maintains from local revenues a public facility which is found and declared by a resolution of the General Assembly to be of historical value to the State and which is in need of repairs which are reasonably estimated to cost in excess of five million dollars and to require more than one year to plan and complete, shall be authorized to receive an annual grant equal to one-fourth of the amount of local funds expended on or committed to such repairs by the governing body of such municipality. The funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the purposes of this Section shall be appropriated separately from funds appropriated for the purposes of Section 2."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 6, to read as follows:

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"Section 6. Funds distributed under this Act shall be paid to the municipality in the name of the municipal treasurer or other official or officials authorized to receive municipal funds as listed in the certificate required by Section 4 of this Act. Funds granted under Section 2 of this Act shall be expended by the municipality only for the purposes prescribed in Section 1 of this Act."

Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section, to be designated Section 6A, to read as follows:

"Section 6A. Funds made available under Section 2A of this Act shall be distributed in the same manner as other funds are dis tributed under this Act and the certificate required by Section 4 of this Act shall include a statement of the amount of the annual Section 2A grant, the total amount of local funds expended on or committed to such repairs as of the date of the certificate and the total amount of Section 2A grant funds already distributed to the municipality under this Act."

Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Dover of the llth moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 337 by deleting population references wherever they appear in this Bill, i. e., line 7, page 1, line 21, page 1.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Mullinax of the 6&th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 337 by adding a new Section Four to read: "Any funds received under this Act shall be expended only in improving the Cyclorama."; and by re-numbering Sections 4 and 5 to read 5 and 6.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Bargeron Baugh Beck Carlisle Carr Carter Childers

Collins Cooper Foster, P. W. Fraser Glanton Ham Harrison

Hutchinson Irwin Karrh Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Long

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McCollum Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens

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Parham Parkman Phillips, L. L. Reaves Rush Sheats Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Sweat Thomason Walker Wall Ware

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton

Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.

McKinney Miles Noble Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall Ray Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Bray Buck

Burruss Coleman Colwell

Dent Evans, B. Harris, J. F.

Hill, B. L. Jackson Jessup Jordan Keyton Knight

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Matthews, C. McDonald Patten, R. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey

Scott Toles Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 112.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Phillips of the 120th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 337 by adding Section 3 a., "This Act shall expire three years after it is enacted."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beckham Bowman Bray Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance
Clark, L.
Clifton
Cole
Collins
Cooper
Cox
Crawford
Culpepper
Dixon
Edwards, W.
Evans, W. D.
Foster, P. W.

Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Ham Harden Harrison Hays Howard Howell Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones
Karrh
Keyton
Kreeger
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, W. W.
Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Logan
Long
Mann

McCollum Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Oxford Parkman Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J.
Sigman
Sizemore
Smith, J. R.
Sweat
Taggart
Thomason
Triplett
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Watson
Whitmire

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Burton Carnes Carter Childers Childs Clark, Betty Connell Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Felton Ganimage Glanton

Glover Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, G. Holmes Horton Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Kilgore King Knight Lambert Larsen, G. K. Linder Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McKinney Nix Noble Owens Parham

Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Randall Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams
Scott Shanahan
Sheats Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Stone Tolbert Townsend Tucker Vaughn Ware West White Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Buck Burruss Coleman Colwell Elliott Evans, B. Fraser Greer Harris, J. F.

Hill, B. L. Jessup Jordan Matthews, C. McDonald Miles Patten, R. L. Pinkston

Rainey Thompson Toles Twiggs Wheeler Williams Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 78, nays 77.

The amendment was adopted.

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, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Barge ron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Gammage
Gignilliat

Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix

Noble Owens Oxford Par ham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall
Ware
Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Beckham Bowman Carlisle Childers Cole

Cooper Foster, R. L. Fraser Ham Harrison Karrh

Larsen, W. W. Leonard Mostiler Rush Sizemore Sweat

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Coleman Evans, B. Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Holmes

Jessup Jordan Matthews, C. McDonald Patten, R. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

Scott Thompson Tolbert Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 142, nays 18.

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

HB 696. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the State Board of Corrections so as to provide that the State Board of Corrections shall be authorized to pay counties maintaining and operating correctional institutions in which State prisoners are assigned money, appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose, for each State prisoner assigned to the county correctional institution; and for other purposes.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property amends HB 696 as follows: By striking on Page 2, line 10 the following: "the basis of an amount per day for each state prisoner"
and inserting in its place the following: "the basis of an equal amount per day for each state prisoner".
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 120, nays 0.

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

SB 57. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to funds to pay the expenses of pupil transportation; to provide that funds shall be paid to independent school systems only when the local boards of such systems request such funds; to provide the procedures connected there with; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1045), so as to change the provisions relative to funds to pay the expenses of pupil transportation; to provide that funds shall be paid to independent school systems only when the local boards of such systems request such funds; to provide that independent school systems shall not be required to furnish pupil transportation services; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1045), is hereby amended by adding to a new subsection at the end of Section 25 to be designated subsection (i) and to read as follows:
"(i) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, funds to pay the expenses of pupil transportation shall be paid to an independent school system only when such funds are requested by the board of education of such independent school system. The funds for the expenses of pupil transportation shall be requested by the board of education of the independent school system in its budget prepared pursuant to Section 66 of this Act, and if not budgeted therein, no expenses for pupil transportation shall be payable to the independent school system for the fiscal year covered by such budget. No provision of this Section or any other provision of this Act shall be construed to require the board of education of any independent school system to furnish pupil transportation services within such school system."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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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, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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

SB 70. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Lester of the 23rd, Thompson of the 32nd and others:
A Bill to prohibit municipal or county governments from requiring applicants for employment or employees to be residents of the munici pality or county; to prohibit the application of certain points, credits or other benefits on behalf of residents to give residents advantage over nonresidents and to provide for the construction of this Act in connec tion therewith; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to prohibit municipal or county governments from requiring applicants for employment as officers or employees, or officers or employees now or hereafter employed to be residents of the municipality or county; to prohibit the application of certain points, credits or other benefits on behalf of residents to give residents an advantage over nonresidents and to provide for the construction of this Act in connection therewith; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. No municipal or county government in this State shall require as a condition of employment by such government that applicants for employment as officers or employees, or such officers or employees now or hereafter employed must reside within the boundaries of the municipality or county.
Section 2. A municipal or county government of this State, in using any merit system examination or other type of examination or evaluation of personnel in connection with application for employment, demotion or discharge of employees or promotion of employees, shall not apply additional points, credits or other benefits to residents of the municipality or county to give such residents an advantage for the purpose of employment or promotion, or disadvantage for the purpose of demotion or discharge, over the nonresidents solely on the basis of residency, but this Act shall not be construed to prohibit the choice of a resident over a nonresident when both applicants for employment,

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or both employees, are equally qualified for the position sought by them or when both employees are equally at fault or ineffective when they are being considered for demotion or discharge from employment.

Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 104, nays 11.

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

SB 36. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Section 89-811 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the designation of solvent banks as depositories of all county monies and monies of the school funds of the counties and of school districts; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Section 89-811 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the designation of solvent banks as de positories of all county monies and monies belonging to the school funds of the counties and of school districts therein, and of other districts therein organized for any purpose, so as to provide that insured federal savings and loan associations, or insured State chartered building and loan associations, may also be utilized as depositories of county monies and the other types of funds and monies hereinabove described; to pro vide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA.
Section 1. Section 89-811 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the designation of solvent banks as depositories of all county monies and monies belonging to the school funds of the counties and of school districts therein, and of other districts therein organized for any pur pose, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety

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and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 89-811, to read as follows:

"89-811. The county authorities shall designate one or more solvent banks, insured federal savings and loan associations or insured State chartered building and loan associations, as deposi tories of all county monies and monies belonging to the school funds of the county, and of school districts therein, and of other districts therein organized for any purpose; and if the county authorities shall not have provided for such a depository, the county board of education or the trustees of any school district or the proper authorities having supervision over any other public fund may designate such a depository as to their funds; and if there be no applicable depository selected, the officer collecting or holding any public funds may select a depository."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

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, by substitute, the ayes were 101, nays 1.

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

HB 697. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 2.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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The following Resolution of the House were read and adopted:

HR 209. By Representatives Bailey, Lee, Johnson and West of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Clayton County Bicentennial Scout Guard of Honor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Clayton County Bicentennial Committee, the Sec ond Georgia Battalion of the National Reenactment Society and the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, have organized a group of Boy Scouts into a drill and ceremonial group; and
WHEREAS, this group of Boy Scouts are uniformed in authenic replicas of the Georgia colonial militia and have been trained in close order drill of the Revolutionary War period by the Second Georgia Battalion; and
WHEREAS, this group of Boy Scouts has agreed to perform ceremonies for the various civic, educational, fraternal and social groups in Clayton County; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend these fine young men for their patriotic endeavors and fine citizenship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the young men of the Clayton County Bicentennial Scout Guard of Honor for their patriotic endeavors and fine citizenship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body encourages all citizens of Georgia to support these fine young men and their contribu tions to America's and Georgia's Bicentennial celebration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the Clayton County Bicentennial Scout Guard of Honor.

HR 210. By Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Coach Roger Kaiser; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Coach Roger Kaiser has compiled an outstanding record as the basketball coach at West Georgia College; and

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WHEREAS, he attended Dale High School in Dale, Indiana, and graduated from Georgia Tech in 1961; and

WHEREAS, after two years of professional basketball, he began his coaching career as the freshman coach at Georgia Tech in 1964; and

WHEREAS, he became Athletic Director at West Georgia College in 1969 and assumed head basketball coaching responsibility in 1970; and

WHEREAS, during the 1973-74 season, he compiled the fourth best record in the nation and led West Georgia College to the NAIA National Championship; and

WHEREAS, his cumulative record at West Georgia College is 109 wins--30 losses, which is the fourth best won-loss ratio in the nation among all active collegiate basketball coaches, small or major college; and

WHEREAS, West Georgia averages 3,150 people per game in a 3,000-seat arena; and

WHEREAS, the admirable record compiled by his teams can only be attributed to the dedication, drive and outstanding physical con ditioning of the members of the team and to the outstanding coaching ability of Coach Kaiser.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Coach Roger Kaiser on his many outstanding achievements as a basketball coach at West Georgia College.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Coach Roger Kaiser, to Dr. Ward Pafford, President of West Georgia College, and to the Editor of the West Georgian.

HR 211. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of the Honorable James A. "Jimmie" Williamson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of her finest and most distinguished public servants at the passing ot the Honorable James A. "Jimmie" Williamson of Darien; and
WHEREAS, he was the member of the Board of Natural Resources from the coastal counties from the time of his appointment by Governor

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Vandiver in 1962 to the former State Game and Fish Commission until his untimely death; and

WHEREAS, as the representative of the coastal counties, he worked hard for the sportsmen, the commercial fishermen and the citizens of this State; and

WHEREAS, while on the Board of Natural Resources, he was instrumental in the development of the research facilities of the Marine Fisheries Section of the department, he participated in the development of Butler Island into an outstanding wildlife management area, he was involved in the inclusion of Lewis Island as a part of the Heritage Trust, and he was instrumental in the preservation of the lower Altamaha River; and

WHEREAS, he was a dedicated mayor of the City of Darien, and his service to the city will be long remembered; and

WHEREAS, he was a successful businessman, having developed a successful timber business; and

WHEREAS, he was a dedicated family man and is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, and his daughters, Susan and Sandra.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Mr. James A. "Jimmie" Williamson.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit ap propriate copies of this resolution to his widow and children.

HR 212. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Long of the 142nd:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Thomasville High School "Bulldog" Football Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Thomasville High School "Bulldog" Football Team has won twenty-five games over the past two years; and
WHEREAS, the "Bulldogs" have won back-to-back State AAA Championships in 1973 and 1974; and
WHEREAS, the "Bulldogs" have been named the National Cham pionship High School Football Team for 1974; and
WHEREAS, the "Bulldogs" have on all occasions, both on and off the football field, represented themselves, their school, their entire

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community and their State in a very fine and commendable manner; and

WHEREAS, by their hard, but clean, play and by their high stan dards of personal conduct, the "Bulldogs" have brought high praise and good publicity to all whom they have represented so well; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this General As sembly commend the Thomasville "Bulldogs" for their outstanding achievements and character.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this Body highly commends the Thomasville High School "Bulldog" Football Team for their hard play, good sportsmanship and outstanding achievements in 1973 and 1974.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the Student Body of Thomasville High School, Coach Jim Hughes and the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Thomasville.

HR 213. By Representatives Toles of the 16th, Adams of the 14th and Childers of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Coosa High School Band; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Coosa band consists of one hundred and twenty fine young people attending the Coosa High School; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Coosa band have brought credit to themselves, their school and their community through their fine character and outstanding musical ability; and
WHEREAS, the Coosa band has brought credit to all of Georgia by being honored as the "Greatest Band in Dixie" during the 1975 Mardi Gras parade of the Krewe of Mid-City in New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the members of the Coosa band be commended for their outstanding talents and accomplish ments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the members of the Coosa High School Band for their outstanding talents and ac complishments, and, particularly, for being honored as the "Greatest Band in Dixie".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of

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Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the Coosa High School Band.

HR 214. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vaughn; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vaughn are one of the bestloved couples in Upson County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, their dedication to their community and their selfless giving of time and energy in helping others have been freely shared with the people of Upson County; and
WHEREAS, they are very active in the religious affairs of their community; and
WHEREAS, their love of Upson County, Georgia, and her prog ress are second only to the love and dedication to their family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vaughn for their many years of dedicated service to the people of Upson County, Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vaughn.

HR 215. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Honorable Gordon R. Holstun; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable Gordon R. Holstun has been providing leadership to the people of Upson County, Georgia, for many years; and
WHEREAS, he served as a schoolteacher and also as County School Superintendent of Upson County; and
WHEREAS, through his exemplary leadership and personal com mitment, he helped lead Upson County through a challenging period of growth and turmoil in the education system during the 1960's; and
WHEREAS, his faith, courage, dedicated work and endurance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to the people of Upson County.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend and congratulate one of this State's most outstanding citizens, Honorable Gordon R. Holstun of Upson County, Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Gordon R. Holstun.

HR 216. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Carter; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Carter are one of Upson County's most renowned couples; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter is one of the most respected and best-loved doctors to practice in Upson County; and
WHEREAS, during their long and eventful lives, the Carters have provided an inspiration to their community through their interest and research into the history and traditions of our forefathers; and
WHEREAS, their dedication to their community and their selfless giving of time and energy, especially in helping others, have been freely shared with the people of Upson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Carter of Upson County, Georgia, for their long and distinguished service to the people of Upson County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Carter.

HR 217. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Brown of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing appreciation to the Georgia School Food Service and the Atlanta Public School System; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on February 19, 1975, the Georgia School Food Service sponsored a delicious luncheon for the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the luncheon was prepared by the Food Service De partment of the Atlanta Public School System; and

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WHEREAS, 1,000 luncheons were served, for which 500 chickens were used.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its apprecia tion to the Georgia School Food Service and the Atlanta Public School System for the delicious luncheon it enjoyed on February 19, 1975.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appro priate copies of this resolution to the Georgia School Food Service and to the Atlanta Public School System.

HR 218. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Berry of the 94th, Buck of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Joseph W. Tedder; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph W. Tedder, who served as Tax Marshal for the City of Columbus, Georgia, for many years, recently passed away at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, this Body mourns the loss of such an upstanding and and loyal citizen but takes pride in the memory of the high ideals which he exemplified; and
WHEREAS, he had lived in Columbus since 1902 and was active in youth, civic and church organizations and functions; and
WHEREAS, while serving in the city police department, Mr. Tedder helped organize the school patrol; and
WHEREAS, the many outstanding contributions made by this distinguished and outstanding citizen will be sorely missed by the people of Muscogee County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby express its deepest and sincerest regrets at the passing of one of this State's most out standing citizens, Mr. Joseph W. Tedder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the family of Mr. Joseph W. Tedder.

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HE 219. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th,'Greer of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, Games and Horton of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Reverend James P. Wesberry; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has been honored and well served by distinguished and inspiring clergymen for these several years since Her founding; and

WHEREAS, no one of these clergymen has been more dedicated, more selfless or more serving of his congregation than has the Reverend James P. Wesberry; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Wesberry is observing his retirement after thirty-one years as pastor of the Morningside Baptist Church in Atlanta.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the Reverend James P. Wesberry for his dedicated service to the people of Georgia and extends to Reverend Wesberry its best and sincere wishes for his happy and peaceful retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the Reverend James P. Wesberry.

HR 220. By Representatives- Culpepper of the 98th and Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Deputy Sheriff Alien Kay O'Neal of Crawford County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State has suffered a great loss in the tragedy in Crawford County by losing such an upstanding and loyal citizen; and
WHEREAS, Deputy O'Neal was gunned down after pulling a motorist off the road for a violation of the law; and
WHEREAS, Georgians in all walks of life mourn the passing of Deputy Sheriff Alien Kay O'Neal, but take pride in the memory of the high ideals which he exemplified; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the religious, civic and public affairs of his county and was well-liked by everybody in the community; and

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WHEREAS, the many outstanding contributions made by this distinguished and outstanding citizen will be sorely missed by the people of Crawford County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby join with all persons everywhere in expressing their deepest and most profound regrets at the passing of Deputy Sheriff Alien Kay O'Neal of Crawford County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the family of Mr. Alien Kay O'Neal.

HR 221. By Representative Jones of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting the Youth Assembly Officials to visit the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, through the Youth Assembly, young people in our State can become better acquainted with the functions and operations of government; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Assembly Officials will be participating in a training session in Atlanta on February 20 and 21; and
WHEREAS, these energetic and dynamic young people have been chosen to provide the leadership in the Youth Assembly this year; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the Youth Assembly Officials be invited to visit the House of Representatives and watch the activities and functions of its members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend and congratulate Mr. Hal Heath, Youth Governor; Mr. Jack Dalrymple, Youth Lieutenant Governor; and the other Youth Assembly Officials for their outstanding achievements and do hereby cordially invite such Youth Assembly Officials to visit the House of Representa tives on February 21, 1975.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appro priate copies of this Resolution to Mr. Gerald Wade, The State YMCA of Georgia; to Mr. Hal Heath, Youth Governor, Bronwood, Georgia; and to Mr. Jack Dalrymple, Youth Lieutenant Governor, Cornelia, Georgia.

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HR 222. By Representatives Harden of the 154th', Leggett of the 153rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Lane of the 81st:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to the relocation of the Consolidated Federal Law Enforce ment Training Center; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Glynco Naval Air Station and the Albany Naval Air Station were closed recently by the action of U. S. Department of Defense; and

WHEREAS, the closing of these facilities has created a serious and detrimental impact upon the economy of localities in which these facilities were formerly located; and

WHEREAS, the Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is to be relocated from its present location; and

WHEREAS, the Glynco and Albany facilities are under considera tion as potential sites for the relocation of this Federal facility; and

WHEREAS, both locations within the State of Georgia are ideally suited for utilization for such a facility; and

WHEREAS, the location of the Training Center would be of in valuable assistance in restoring the economic vitality of the area in which it is finally situated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that Honorable William E. Simon, Secre tary of Treasury, is hereby urged to select either of the locations under consideration within the State of Georgia as the site upon which the Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement Training Center will be re located.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable William E. Simon, Secretary of Treasury.

HR 223. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Alexander of the 38th, Adams of the 36th and many others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Grace T. Hamilton, Representative of the 31st District; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Grace T. Hamilton has been a member of the

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House of Representatives since 1966 and has become one of the most respected and influential legislators in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, prior to her election to the General Assembly she was active in civic, educational and political affairs and compiled a long and distinguished record of public service on behalf of the citizens of the City of Atlanta and Fulton and DeKalb Counties; and

WHEREAS, her record of public service on behalf of the sick, indigent and disadvantaged speaks for itself; and

WHEREAS, her dedicated service since 1971 as a member of the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, otherwise known as Grady Hospital, is one of the highlights of her career as a public servant; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hamilton has spent her entire adult life working selflessly and tirelessly to improve the health and welfare of all of the citizens of her community and State; and

WHEREAS, her absence as a member of the Fulton-DeKalb Hos pital Authority will represent a great loss to all of the citizens of the metropolitan Atlanta area; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize the outstanding accomplishments and achievements of Mrs. Grace T. Hamilton.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend Mrs. Grace T. Hamilton as being one of Georgia's most dedicated and able legislators and for her long and distinguished record of public service on behalf of all of the citizens of her community and State.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to forward an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Grace T. Hamilton.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 224. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Sizemore of the 136th, Lane of the 81st and others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Insecticides and Pesticides Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the discovery and development of the several insecti cides and pesticides available for use in this State have proved a boon to the farmers of this State; and

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WHEREAS, it has become increasingly evident, however, that the use of these insecticides and pesticides in an incorrect, improper or inappropriate manner may have serious and damaging effects upon our natural resources, wildlife and environment; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of this State to develop a progressive and responsible program providing for the regulation of dangerous insecticides and pesticides, and the training of our citizens in the proper and appropriate use of such insecticides and pesticides; and
WHEREAS, if such a program is not developed in an expeditious manner, it is more than likely that regulation will be required on the Federal level which will alienate our citizens from a thoughtful under standing of the problems potentially involved in the use of insecticides and pesticides, as well as restrict the availability of useful insecticides and pesticides needed in our agricultural economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created an Insecticides and Pesticides Study Committee to be composed of ten members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker of the House. The Speaker shall designate one of the members as chairman.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall conduct a thorough study of the questions of the use, dangers and need for regulation of insecticides and pesticides in this State, as well as the need for educational programs in the proper and appropriate uses of such insecticides and pesticides. The Committee shall be authorized to make such inquiries and investigations as it deems necessary in completing this study, and in this connection solicit the cooperation of all appropriate persons. The Committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its power, perform its duties, and accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member of the Com mittee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than 15 days unless additional days are au thorized by the Speaker. The funds necessary to carry out the pro visions of this Resolution shall come from funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations on or before Decem ber 1, 1975, on which date the Committee shall stand abolished.

HR 225. By Representatives Noble of the 48th, Reaves of the 147th, Tolbert and Davis of the 56th: A RESOLUTION
Creating the Solid Waste Pyrolysis Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a large portion of the solid waste generated within

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communities consists of paper and other organic substances that have energy value; and

WHEREAS, normal community waste often has energy equivalent approximating one-third to one-half that of bituminous coal commonly used in fossil fuel powerplants; and

WHEREAS, the burning or pyrolysis of solid waste for the pur pose of generating energy could subsantially reduce solid waste disposal problems and at the same time provide needed energy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created the Solid Waste Pyrolysds Study Committee. The committee shall be composed of five members of the House Natural Resources Committee appointed by the Speaker. The Speaker shall appoint a chairman of the committee from the membership of the committee. The committee shall conduct a study of the feasibility of solid waste pyrolysis. The Department of Natural Resources shall assist the committee in conducting its study.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than 10 days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations on or before the convening of the General Assembly in regular session in 1976, on which date the com
mittee shall stand abolished.

Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 21, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Garter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott .Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard'
Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R, Jones Jordan

Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R, McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston
Randall Ray

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Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Blackshear Culpepper Horton Hudson

Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Petro Phillips, R. T.

Rainey Scott Wheeler Williams

Prayer was offered by the Reverend O. Wayne Brooks, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Riverdale, Georgia.
Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions, 7. That the Speaker may in his discretion call up any Bill on the General Calendar in any order that he desires.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 870. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the method of selecting members of the county boards of equalization; to provide for filing vacancies; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 871. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the superior courts of Western Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 205-871. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Athens Development Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 872. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to provide for the regulation of the importation, transportation, sale or possession of wild animals; to define certain terms; to provide for the authority of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of licenses and permits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Pish and Recreation.

HB 873. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner and the full-time Deputy Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 874. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Centerville, approved March 25, 1958, so as to define the corporate limits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 875. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition,

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construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, used as a peak shave facility; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 206-875. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 876. By Representative Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973", approved April 18, 1973, so as to redefine certain terms; to authorize the Commissioner to impose fees to cover the costs of giving examina tions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 877. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Stephens County, approved March 22, 1937, so as to change the provisions relative to said board of commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 878. By Representatives Carnes of the 43rd and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for certain homestead exmptions so as to provide that the homestead exemption therein of each resident of each independent school district and of each county school district in this State who is 62 years of age or over and who has an adjusted gross income as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on a certain date, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 879. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, Carlisle of the 71st and Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights so as to authorize certain private motor vehicles to operate with flashing or revolving red lights upon certification of the necessity thereof by the State Director of Civil Defense to the Department of Public Safety; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 880. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Civil Defense Disaster Compact Act, so as to make the compact applicable to searches, rescues, actions to increase capability to deal with disasters, and incidents endangering public health or safety which require special equipment, personnel or training; to make the compact applicable to training and practice activities for disasters or other emergencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 881. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, Carlisle of the 71st, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th, Patten of the 149th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Foster of the 6th, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951" as amended so as to grant the Governor the emergency power to provide welfare benefits to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 882. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951" so as to authorize each political subdivision of this State to acquire sites for installation of temporary housing units for victims of disasters; to authorize political subdivisions of this State to acquire temporary housing units and to prepare or equip sites to utilize said housing units; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 883. By Representative Marcus of the 26th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-702 relating to the definition of dangerous drugs so as to include certain dangerous drugs which have entered the market since February 1, 1972; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HR 207-883. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Foster of the 6th, Evans of the 84th, Cox of the 141st, Culpepper of the 98th and Walker of the 115th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that counties, municipalities and political subdivisions of the State are authorized to obtain federal community disaster loans pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-288) ; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

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HB 884. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Buck of the 95th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Commission on the Status of Women, approved March 18, 19&6, so as to reduce the maximum number of members; to provide for the appointment of an executive committee; to provide for the payment of a per diem for members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee Human Relations and Aging.

HB 885. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Smith of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954, so as to require motorcycles and motor-driven cycles to be equipped with brakes on two wheels; to require that exhaust fumes be emitted under a motor vehicle at or about the place the original equipment on such vehicle would have emitted such fumes; and for other purposes.
Referred to tbe Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 208-885. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th and Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase em ployment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, process ing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Coweta County or any municipal corporation within Coweta County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 886. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Gammage of the 17th, Childers of the 15th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 and creating the State Planning and Community Affairs Policy Board so as to provide that no Area Planning and Development Commission shall have less than three member counties within its boundaries and less than 85,000 population; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 887. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a charter for the City of Augusta so as to change the dates within which notification of candidacy shall be filed by candidates offering for the office of mayor and city councilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 888. By Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 47-10, relating to lobbying, so as to require certain State employees to register as lobbyists; to provide exceptions; to require State employees registered as lobbyists to record their attendance before committees and subcommittees of the General Assembly during business hours of the agency which employs them; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 889. By Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Snow of the 1st and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-1404, relating to the right of a defend ant to withdraw a plea of guilty before sentence is pronounced, so as to allow such withdrawal to be in the discretion of the trial court; to define the circumstances that shall give rise to the exercise of such discretion; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 890. By Representative Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to regulate the storage and sale of flue-cured tobacco unsold in the year of production and stored for sale in the subsequent selling season; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.

HB 891. By Representative Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act reorganizing the Board of Education of the City of Atlanta so as to provide that the Board of Education shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the hearing and disposition of employee grievances and appeals; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 892. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1405, relating to the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Real Estate Commissioner so as to assign the Commission to the Secretary of State and Joint-Secretary, State Exam ining Boards, for administrative purposes 'only; to add members to the Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HB 893. By Representatives Lane of the 81st, Cole of the 6th, Sweat of the 150th, Adams of the 14th, Parrish of the 97th, Leggett of the 153rd, Dent of the 85th, Snow of the 1st, Stone of the 138th, Murphy of the 18th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia

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Code of Public Transportation so as to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation or the Deputy Commissioner of Transportation to simul taneously serve as State Highway Engineer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 894. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, Carlisle of the 71st, Bray of the 70th, Karrh of the 106th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the registration, regulation, development and operation of prepaid legal services plans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 895. By Representative Oxford of the 116th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act" so as to provide for the imposition and collection of taxes, licenses, fees, fines, penalties and other material obligations, prohibitions or restrictions upon mobile home manufacturers or upon the agents or representatives of such manufacturers of certain other states or countries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd, Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Georgia Chapter 91-1 A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 226-896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd, Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, Wilson of the 19th and Collins of the 144th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create and provide the membership of the State Properties Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 227-896. By Representatives White of the 132nd and Randall of the 101st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the form in which constitutional amendments are to appear on the ballot; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 897. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Richmond County so as to define the duties and powers of said court; to provide that said court shall have jurisdiction and enforce ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 898. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to carry into effect an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia as found in Georgia Laws 1968, p. 1506, so as to em power the governing authority of Richmond County to adopt ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforcement of all duties now or hereafter vested in said governing authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 899. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Triplett of the 128th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act now known as the "Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Act", approved March 16, 1972, so as to remove the legislative members from the Authority; to change the number necessary for a quorum; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 900. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the charter of the City of Augusta, approved January 31, 1798, so as to provide for additional investments in which pension funds of the City of Augusta may be invested; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 901. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Augusta Ports Authority, approved March 10, 1959, so as to provide for additional members of the Author ity; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 902. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the County Board of Tax Assessors of Richmond County so as to provide that the Board of Tax Assessors

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shall furnish the city with the values of all property owned by the 31st day of March of each year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the secnd time:

HB 845. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide for the regulation of off-road vehicles; to provide a short title ("Off-Road Vehicle Act of 1975") ; to provide for declara tion of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for operating restrictions; and for other purposes.

HB 846. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th:
A Bill to abolish the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, created by an Act approved February 13, 1950; to transfer certain property, powers, duties, authority, obligations, debts, contracts, leases and agreements to the Board of Natural Resources and the Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.

HB 847. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitar ians so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to employ any person as a sanitarian trainee or as a sanitarian, who has not met the educational requirements for registration as a Registered Professional Sanitarian under the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 848. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County so as to change the provisions relative to the auditing of the books and accounts of the county school superintendent; and for other purposes.

HB 849. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 99th, Sams of the 90th, Parkman of the 66th, Hill of the 127th, Hatcher of the 131st, Tucker of the 73rd, Irvin of the 23rd and Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to prohibit the use by the State or any branch, department, board, bureau, agency, commission, authority or institution of State government of any questionnaire, application for employment or ap plication for admission to any educational institution which inquires into or asks questions concerning any arrest or charges for any crime allegedly committed by the person for which no plea or verdict of guilty was entered; and for other purposes.

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HB 850. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Alexander of the 38th, Irvin of the 23rd, Tucker of the 73rd and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 24A, known as the "Juvenile Court Code of Georgia", so as to provide that certain girls who shall be committed to or released from any institution shall be accompanied or taken to and from such institution by a woman, except as ordered otherwise by the judge; and for other purposes.

HR 197-850. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Dean of the 29th, Stone of the 138th, Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th and Noble of the 48th:
A Resolution finding and declaring the Atlanta Cyclorama to be of historic value to the State and in need of certain repairs; and for other purposes.

HB 851. By Representatives Cole of the 6th, Burruss of the 21st, Pinkston of the 100th, Buck of the 95th and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide for retained amounts on certain water and sewer contracts; to provide for an alternate escrow procedure for such reten tion; and for other purposes.

HB 852. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, 'Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Thompson of the 93rd, King of the 96th and Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend the Charter of Columbus, Georgia, so as to authorize the Council of Columbus, Georgia, in the event that it exercises its power to abolish the Medical Center Board of Commissioners to transfer all the powers and functions of said Medical Center Board of Com missioners to an Authority created by the Georgia "Hospital Authorities Law"; and for other purposes.

HB 853. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to regulate the sale of franchises and the relationship between franchisees and franchisors; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Franchising Act of 1975") ; and for other purposes.

HR 198-853. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Glanton of the 66th, Brown of the 34th, Alexander of the 38th, Dover of the llth, Horton of the 43rd, Hatcher of the 131st, McKinney of the 35th and Bailey of the 72nd:
A Resolution urging the funding and continuation of the HUD 701 Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program; and for other purposes.

HB 854. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Calhoun of the 88th, Evans of the 84th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, and

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to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus; and for other purposes,
HB 855. By Representatives Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Brown of the 34th and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to prohibit discrimination in housing accommodations based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin; to provide for declaration of policy; to provide definitions; to make certain acts relating to the sale or lease of housing accommodations unlawful; and for other pur poses.
HB 856. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Elliott of the 49th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 relating to the nomination of candidates so as to provide that certain county judicial officers and certain judges of the superior courts may be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes.
HR 199-856. By Representatives Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th and Triplett of the 128th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all elections for county officers of Chatham County shall be held and conducted on Saturdays; and for other purposes.
HR 200-856. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Carlisle of the 71st and Lambert of the 112th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the provisions pertaining to the Board of Corrections and substituting in lieu thereof a Board of Offender Rehabilitation; and for other purposes.
HB 857. By Representatives Petro of the 46th and Davis of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2907, relating to exemptions from the provisions of Code Section 26-2901, relating to carrying a concealed weapon, Code Section 26-2902, relating to the carrying of deadly weapons at public gatherings, Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying pistols without licenses, and Code Section 26-2906, relating to machine guns; and for other purposes.
HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th, Jordan of the 58th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain per sons as teachers; and for other purposes.

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HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults; and for other purposes.

HB 860. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 24A-2304 relating to commitment of certain children by the Juvenile Court to the custody of the Department of Corrections; and for other purposes.

HB 861. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, incorporated as the Council of Augusta so as to allow members of council to succeed themselves in office; and for other purposes.

HB 862. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the collection and payment of certain taxes on tangible property, other than motor vehicles, in certain counties and municipalities, in installments', so as to provide the rate of interest due on said taxes when installments are not paid when due; and for other purposes.

HB 863. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a Board of Com missioners for Roads and Revenues for the County of Richmond; to define their powers and duties; and for other purposes.", so as to authorize the board to regulate and control access points and utility excavations on county roads; and for other purposes.

HB 864. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville in the County of Troup so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 865, By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the compensation of certain county officers of Troup County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Tax Commissioner of Troup County; and for other purposes.

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HB 866. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Evans of the 99th, Bailey of the 72nd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to provide a phased program whereby a Georgia State income tax credit will be established for ad valorem tangible property taxes paid at political subdivision level, or in-transit inventory by certain industries; to define certain terms; to provide a basis for remission of the income tax credit; and for other purposes.

HB 867. By Representatives Bailey and Lee of the 72nd, Howard of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the date unpaid taxes shall commence bearing interest; to change the submission date for certain reports required of tax collect ors; to change the date for making final settlements with both the State and county; and for other purposes.

HR 201-867. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Resolution compensating Sidney Curtis Green, Sr.; and for other purposes.

HR 202-867. By Representative Evans of the 99th: A Resolution compensating Rosalyn Green; and for other purposes.

HR 203-867. By Representative Evans of the 99th:
A Resolution compensating Mrs. Addie Sue Green; and for other pur poses.

HB 868. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 89-418, which provides conditions of liability of public official bonds, so as to provide that no claim or cause of action shall exist on the bond, against the principal or surety and to provide that the surety shall have no claim or cause of action for indemnification from the principal, except under specified conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 869. By Representatives Oxford of the 116th, Castleberry of the lllth, Smith of the 78th, Parrish of the 97th, Clifton of the 10th and Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act, approved February 28, 1974, so as to provide that nothing contained within said Act shall require any political subdivision of this State to obtain insurance coverage for any motor vehicle owned by any such political subdivision or to otherwise comply with any provision of said Act; and for other purposes.

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HR 204-869. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Greer of the 43rd and Triplett of the 128th:
A Resolution creating the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes.

SB 5. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to make unlawful the making, drawing, issuance, utterance or delivery of checks, drafts, or orders under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 106. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, so as to provide certain criteria for pronouncing a person dead; to provide for independent confirmation of death; and for other purposes.

SB 108. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 113-15, relating to the collecting, preserv ing and managing an estate, and paying debts, so as to provide that certain death benefits payable to the trustee of a testamentary trust shall not inure to the benefit of the decedent's estate for the purpose of paying debts, taxes, administration expenses or other obligations of the decedent or his estate or for any other purpose benefiting the decedent's estate; and for other purposes.

SB 141. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd, Langford of the 51st and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", so as to change the short title of said Act; to change certain definitions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide for reporting of all expenditures; and for other purposes.

SB 147. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1, relating to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to provide for the establishment of branch banks through merger, consolidation or sale or assets under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

SB 148. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203, relating to branch banks, so as to provide that any parent bank located in certain counties of this State may establish a branch bank within certain adjacent counties; and for other purposes.

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SB 164. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that the records and proceedings of any hospital medical review committee, medical organization committee or extended care facility committee shall be confidential; and for other purposes.

SB 176. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to provide for the orderly and proper cancellation of deeds to secure debt; to provide for the method of cancellation; to provide for the cancellation by a transferee or assignee; to provide for the time when such cancellation must be completed; and for other purposes.

SB 198. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, so as to change the penalty provisions relative to theft of services; to provide that any person breaking and entering an automobile with the intent to commit a theft or a felony shall be guilty of a felony; and for other purposes.

Representative Rainey of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 41. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th, Chairman.

Representative Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Ecology, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Ecology has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 76. Do Pass. SB 50. Do Pass.

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SB 99. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 203. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 770. Do Pass.
HB 133. Do Pass.
HB 754. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 275. Do Pass.
HB 765. Do Pass. HB 766. Do Pass. HB 767. Do Pass. HB 768. Do Pass. HB 282. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th, Chairman.

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Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under considera tion the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 694. Do Pass.
HB 695. Do Pass.
HR 159-701. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 309. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation, submitted the follow ing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 684. Do Pass. HB 685. Do Pass. HB 786. Do Pass. HB 787. Do Pass. HB 802. Do Pass. HB 803. Do Pass. HB 809. Do Pass. HB 810. Do Pass. HB 811. Do Pass. HB 812. Do Pass. HB 813. Do Pass. HB 816. Do Pas. HB 817. Do Pass. HB 824. Do Pass.

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HB 826. Do Pass. HB 828. Do Pass. HB 831. Do Pass. HB 838. Do Pass. HB 839. Do Pass. SB 30. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 44. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 528. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 532. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 684. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidat ing the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County so as to change the compensation of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Echols County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 685. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Echols County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount which the sheriff may receive as salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 786. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to abolish the office of Treasurer of Baker County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Baiter County shall appoint depositories for county funds; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 787. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baker County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baker County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 802. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of the municipality of Payne City; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 803. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to change the frequency and date of elections for the offices of Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of Payne City; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 809. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to clerical and other personnel of the Tax Commissioner and their compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 810. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County (formerly the City Court of Metter), so as to change the compensation of the judge and: solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 811. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Chairman, Members of the Board and Clerk of the Board of Com missioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 812. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the provisions relating to clerical and other personnel of the clerk of the superior court and the compensation for such personnel; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 813. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 816. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Jones of the 126th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of a certain official in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000 so as to change the provisions relative to compensation of the clerks of superior courts in such counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 817. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the members of the Hospital Authority of Decatur County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed' to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 824. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County so as to change the provisions relating to expenses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 826. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Wilson and Howard of the 19th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Paulding County Water Authority

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so as to change the provisions relative to a quorum of the authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 828. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Walton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide for personnel within the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 831. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of all counties in the State having a population of not less than 10,600 and not more than 10,900; to provide for deputy sheriffs and: their compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 838. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Tolbert of the 56th, Ray and Davis of the 56th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act to create and establish for and in the County of DeKalb a court to be known as the recorder's court of DeKalb County so as to provide the court with authority to assess fines not to exceed the sum of $500.00 for any single offense; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays '0.

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

HB 362. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6201, relating to the time to make tax returns, so as to change the time for making tax returns in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 839. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Tolbert of the 56th, Ray and Davis of the 56th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and con solidating the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County, Georgia and creating a Chairman and Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for DeKalb County so as to change certain provisions relating to fines and punishment; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having received1 the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 30. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in each county in the State having a population of not less than 18,200 nor more than 18,300, ac cording to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future census; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 127-523. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Peach County shall have jurisdiction.

HR 177. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A Resolution commending Mr. James Robin Rogers.

HR 178. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A Resolution commending Mr. Phillip Raymond Kelley.

HR 179. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A Resolution commending Mr. James Kelley Williams.

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

HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparation Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insurance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits.
The Senate has passed, by Substitute, by the requisite constitutional major ity the following Bill of the House, to-wit:
HB 176. By Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County

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so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to prohibit the judge from engaging in the private practice of law.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 454. By Representative Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to require all taxes due to the State of Georgia on taxable pro perty in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, and all taxes due to Hall County on taxable property in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, to be paid in two equal installments, at least one-half of the total amount thereof shall be paid by August 1; and the balance shall be paid by December 1.

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

SB 68. By Senators Howard of the 42nd, Garrard of the 37th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2188), as1 amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta.

HB 304. By Representatives Lee, Johnson, West and Bailey of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Riverdale, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen of said city.

HB 379. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to create the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority; to create the Downtown LaGrange District.

HB 402. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof" so as to provide that a majority of the votes cast by electors shall be required for election to the office of Mayor, Alderman, and Recorder of the Recorder's Court for the City of Athens.

HB 403. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens and the various Acts amendatory thereof" so as to define the duties and powers of the mayor.

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HB 408. By Representative Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Effingham County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court.

HB 409. By Representative Chance of the 129th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a charter for the Town of Rincon so as to change the qualifications of candidates for mayor or alderman of said town.

HB 426. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of West Point so as to authorize and empower the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of West Point to grant, bargain, sell and convey upon such terms and for such sums as may be agreed upon, at any time and from time to time, any real property owned by the City of West Point which is not needed for municipal purposes.

HB 431. By Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary.

HB 435. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to create and establish the State Court of Houston County pur suant to Article VI, Section IX, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court.

HB 441. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the office of Commissioner of Gordon County, so as to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Gordon County.

HB 446. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700 per year, instead of the commissions heretofore allowed by law.", so as to change the com pensation of the treasurer.

HB 447. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the provision relating to the salary of the sheriff.

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HB 448. By Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lee County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Lee County.

HB 457. By Representative Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Toombs County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the compensa tion of the sheriff.

HB 458. By Representative Rush of the 121st and Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Toombs County into the office of Tax Commissioner, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner.

HB 464. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th, Evans of the 99th and Lucas of the 102nd:
A Bill to amend an Act reenacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to abolish the Board of Water Commissioners.

HB 468. By Mr. Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act 'Creating the Board of Commissioners of Quit'man County, so as to change the terms of office of members.

HB 552. By Representative Cox of the 141st: A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Attapulgus.

HB 553. By Representative Cox of the 141st: ;
A Bill to be entitled an Act to provide a new Charter for the City of Climax.

HB 554. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Decatur County and creating in lieu thereof the office of Tax Commissioner of Decatur County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner.

HB 555. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend' an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Decatur County (formerly the City Court of Bainbridge) so as to change the compensation of the judge and the solicitor of said court.

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HB 556. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Parrish of the 97th, Berry of the 94th, Smyre of the 92nd and others:
A Bill to authorize the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Ga. (hereinafter "Columbus, Ga.") to purchase, construct, maintain, repair and establish certain drainage projects and improvements and to acquire by eminent domain, purchase, gift or other transaction, such easements and rights of way necessary or useful in such projects or improvements.

HB 557. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Atkinson County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff.

HB 559. By Representative Smith of the 78th and'Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner.
HB 560. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County so as to change the compensation of the deputy tax commissioner.
HB 566. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to change the number of members of the County Board of Edu cation of Taylor County.

HB 576. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Colquitt, Ga., and for other purposes.

HB 577. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Miller County; to provide for an annual salary for said Judge.

HB 578. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County so as to remove the Judge of the Probate Court as a member and chairman of the board of commissioners.

HB 469. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Treasurer of Quitman County, so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer.

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HB 470. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Sheriff of Upson County; to provide for said salary to be in lieu of the fee system of compensa tion.

HB 471. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act changing the terms of office of the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Upson County.

HB 472. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to provide that at the expiration of the term of office of the present Upson County School Superintendent, the Board of Education shall appoint the school superintendent.

HB 476. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to create a public use area within the Town of Fort Oglethorpe.

HR 478. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th arid Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Coroner of Houston County and providing for an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the coroner.

480. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Houston County, so as to provide that vacancies in the membership of the Hos pital Authority shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners.

HB 485. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Lamar County and providing for an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of said tax commissioner.

HB 486. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly Ordinary) of Lamar County, so as to change the compensation of said judge.

HB 445. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen.

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HB 459. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Long of the 142nd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County (formerly known as the City Court of Thomasville in and for the County of Thomas), so as to change the salaries of the judge and solicitor of said Court.

HB 505. By Representative Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Columbia County.

HB 513. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, White of the 132nd, Hatcher of the 131st and others:
A Bill to provide for the creation of the office of County Administrator of Dougherty County.

HB 515. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Treasurer of Crawford County.

HB 516. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Crawford County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the deputy sheriffs.

HB 517. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration con cerning budget disputes.

HB 518. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court (former ly known as the Ordinary), of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes.

HB 519. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes.

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HB 520. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County so as to change the compensation of the members of said board of commissioners.

HB 523. By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd, Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th and others:
A Bill to .amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Twiggs County on an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensa tion of the sheriff.

HB 524. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th and others:
A Bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County so as to change the method of electing the chairman of the said board of commissioners.

HB 535. By Representatives Lane of the 81st and Nessmith of the 82nd:
A Bill to abolish the present' mode of compensating the coroner of Screveni County, known as the fee system, so as to change the salary of the coroner.

HB 537. By Representatives Sizemore of the 136th and Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill placing the Sheriff of Turner County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff.

HB 545. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the Berrien County School Superintendent.

HB 547. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County so as to provide for a county manager.

HB 548. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Lowndes County, (formerly City Court of Valdosta), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the court; to provide for secretarial assistance for the solicitor.

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SB 54. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any masseur or masseuse to massage any person of the opposite sex.

SB 75. By Senator Bell of the 5th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to disability retirement.

SB 138. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 93, relating to the Georgia Public Service Commission, so as to create the Office of Consumers Utility Counsel; to provide for the appointment, compensation, expenses, qualifications; term duties and powers.

SB 230. By Senators Dean of the 6th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend1 an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938, as amended, so as to authorize an inside service door between a retail liquor store and another business establishment under certain circumstances.

SB 246. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2506, as amended, relating to how misdemeanors shall be punished, so as to provide that no misdemeanants are placed under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections.

SB 250. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain transactions affecting the State, approved February 13, 1956, so as to provide exceptions thereto under prescribed conditions.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 54. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any masseur or masseuse to massage any person of the opposite sex; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

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SB 75. By Senator Bell of the 5th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to disability retirement; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 138. By Senator Starr of the 44th :
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 93, relating to the Georgia Public Service Commission, so as to create the Office of Con sumers' Utility Counsel; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 230. By Senators Dean of the 6th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", so as to authorize an inside service door between a retail liquor store and another business estab lishment under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

SB 246. By Senator Warren of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act making certain practices of real estate brokers unlawful, so as to provide that certain solicitation activities of real estate brokers, real estate salesmen or their agents shall be unlawful; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 250. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to provide that the Department of Transportation may contract to allow rapid transit authorities created by the General Assembly to plan, design and construct certain portions of the State Highway System; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 68. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the counties; of Fulton and DeKalb, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

Representative Holmes of the 39th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

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Representative Holmes of the 39th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 499. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1401, relating to the definition of an absentee elector, so as to provide that the definition of an absentee elector shall include, at the option of the elector, any elector of this State who is 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster
Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carter Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.
Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.

Lee Leggett Leonard Under Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Noble Parham Parkman Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Reaves Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert

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Ware West White

Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Beckham Bowman Colwell Irvin, J.

Irvin, R. Irwin Karrh Nix

Oxford Sams Smith, V. B. Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Burton Carrell Castleberry Chance Clark, L. Coiling Culpepper Dean Greer Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hawkins Hill, G. Horton

Howell Lambert Larsen, W. W.
Matthews, C. Miles1 Owens Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Rainey Randall Ray

Richardson Ross Sizemore Smith, J. R. Taggart Townsend Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 123, n.ays 12.

The motion prevailed and HB 499 was reconsidered.

By unanimous consent, HB 499 was recommitted to the Committee on State of Republic for further study.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 454. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to require all taxes due to the State of Georgia on taxable property in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, and all taxes due to Hall County on taxable property in Hall County, other than motor vehicles, to be paid in two equal installments, at least one-half of the total amount thereof shall be paid by August 1; and the balance shall be paid by December 1; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 454 as follows:
By inserting on line 15 on page 1 after the word and symbol "contrary,", the following:
"except as provided in Code Section 92-2704,".

Representative Wood of the 9th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 454.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 454 was agreed to.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 176. By Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to prohibit the judge from engaging in the private practice of law; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3383), so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to prohibit the judge from engaging in the private practice of law; to authorize and empower the judge of said court to appoint a judge pro hac vice under certain conditions and fix his compensation; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3383),

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is hereby amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:

"Section 3. Judge's Salary. The Judge of the State Court of Clayton County shall receive a salary of twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars per annum which shall be paid monthly by the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County. The Judge of the State Court of Clayton County shall receive no other compensation for serving as judge of said court, and he shall not engage in the private practice of law in any capacity during his tenure as judge of said court, and he shall not be eligible to hold any other public office while serving as judge of said court. The salary of the Judge shall be paid out of the general funds of Clayton County."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section immediately following Section 3 to be designated Section 3A to read as follows:

"Section 3A. Judge Pro Hac Vice. The judge of said court is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint a judge pro hac vice on a need and judgment basis to assist him in discharging the duties and responsibilities of his office. The compensation of a judge pro hac vice shall be fixed by the judge of said court and paid out of the general funds of Clayton County. A judge pro hac vice shall have and may exercise the same powers as the judge of the State Court of Clayton County when presiding as judge pro hac vice in said court."

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

Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate Substitute to HB 176.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 176 was agreed to.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 358. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Coleman of the 118th, Carr of the 105th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to health insurance coverage for State employees so as to change the definition of the term "employee" or "employees"; to authorize the State Personnel Board to expand the health insurance coverage of State employees; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to health insurance coverage for State employees, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 147), as amended, so as to change the definition of the term "em ployee" or "employees"; to provide an effective date; to repeal specific laws; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act relating to health insurance coverage for State employees, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 147), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows:

"Section 1. For the purposes of this Act, the term 'employee' or 'employees' means:

(a) a person who works full time for the State and receives his compensation in a direct payment from a department, agency or institution of the State Government;

(b) an annuitant who at the time of his retirement worked full time for the State and received his compensation in a direct payment from a department, agency or institution of the State Government and who draws a monthly benefit from the Employees Retirement System of Georgia;

(c) a person who is appointed to an emeritus position under the laws of the State of Georgia;

(d) members of the General Assembly;

(e) administrative and clerical personnel of the General As sembly;
(f) district attorneys and certain assistant district attorneys of the superior courts of Georgia;

(g) a person who works full time and receives his compensa tion in a direct payment from a county board of health or the county boards of health comprising a health district or the county boards of health receiving financial assistance from the State De partment of Human Resources;

(h) an annuitant who at the time of his retirement worked full time and received his compensation in a direct payment from a county board of health or the county boards of health comprising

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a health district or the county boards of health receiving financial assistance from the State Department of Human Resources;

(i) a county employee of the State Department of Human Resources who works full time for a county department of Family and Children Services and receives his compensation from a county department of Family and Children Services;

(j) an annuitant who at the time of his retirement was a county employee of the State Department of Human Resources and who worked full time for a county department of Family and Children Services and who received his compensation in a direct payment from a county department of Family and Children Services and who draws a monthly benefit from either the Employees Re tirement System of Georgia or a county employees retirement system."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 3. (a) An Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a Health Insurance Plan for county employees of the State Department of Family and Children Services, approved April 5, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 515), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

(b) An Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for employees of the county boards of health, approved April 18, 1907 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 738), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham

Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun

Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson

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Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toilbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Carlisle Chance Clark, L. Culpepper Dean Hill, B. L.

Matthews, C. McDonald Milford Nix Petro Randall

Scott Townsend Wheeler Williams Williamson Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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

HB 481. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to authorize and direct the State Office of Housing to provide outreach workers to the Farmers Home Administration; and for other purposes.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moved that further consideration of HB 481 be postponed until Monday, February 24, 1975, immediately following the period of unanimous consents.

The motion prevailed and further consideration of HB 481 was postponed until Monday, February 24, 1975.

SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for compensation for Senate and House of Representatives Administration and Assistant Administration Floor Leaders; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 544), an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 39), an Act approved March 23, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 647), an Act approved March 29, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 207), and an Act approved March 16, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 248), so as to provide the procedure for additional compensation for the Administration Floor Leader of the Senate and the Administration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and al lowances of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 544), an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 39), an Act approved March 23,

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1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 647), an Act approved March 29, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 207), and an Act approved March 16, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 248), is hereby amended by striking the following:

"The Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, the Administration Floor Leader and the Assistant Administration Floor Leader of the Senate shall each receive such additional amount per annum as shall be provided by resolution of the respective Houses, but such amount for each shall not be greater than the additional amount provided for herein for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"The Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Administra tion Floor Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Administration Floor Leader of the Senate, shall each receive such additional amount per annum as shall be provided by resolution of the respective Houses, but such amount for each shall not be greater than the additional amount provided by law for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray

Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Davis Dent Dixon Dover

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Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones

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Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire
Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Bowman Brown Burton Cox Culpepper Daugherty

Dean Harris, B. B. Hays Lambert Matthews, C. Nessmith Peters Petro

Rainey Snow Thomason Townsend Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HB 580. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to provide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend HB 580 by adding after the word "within" the words "one of" on page 2, line 25.
Representative Kilgore of the 65th moves to amend HB 580 as follows:
By adding following the semicolon on line 3 of page 1, the fol lowing:
"to provide for the effect of actions taken by the Authority prior to the confirmation by the Senate of the appointment of a public member;".
By adding after the period on line 18 of page 2, the following:
"A public member appointed while the General Assembly is not in session shall hold office until his appointment is confirmed or rejected by the Senate. Any actions taken by the Authority in which a public member participates, prior to the confirmation or rejection of his appointment by the Senate, shall be of the same effect as if the public member had been confirmed prior to the time the action was taken."

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster

Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle

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Carnesi Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colling Colwell Council Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, E. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L.

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Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman

Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaug-hn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Blackshear Burton Calhoun Oarr

Culpepper Fraser Gignilliat Hamilton Harris, B. B.

Hill, G. Hudson Irwin Knight Long

Matthews, C. Peters Petro

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Phillips, W. R. Rainey Smith, J. R.

Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HB 647. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, Karrh of the 106th and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-1802 relating to theft by taking so as to specify the criminal intent element of the offense of shoplifting; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 114, nays 0.

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

HB 450. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A Bill to provide certain requirements in connection with blasting or excavating in the vicinity of certain underground utility facilities; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Industry moves to Amend House Bill 450 by adding a new Section 5, and renumbering all subsequent Sections ac cordingly. The new Section 5 will read as follows:
(a) For the purposes of this Act, information concerning lo cation of Underground Utility Facilities given by the Utility to any individual must be accurate to within 24 inches. If any Under ground Utility Facility becomes damaged due to inaccurate location information furnished by the Utility, all liabilities imposed by this Act shall not apply.
(b) Upon documented evidence that the person seeking location information has incurred losses or expenses due to inaccurate in formation, lack of information or unreasonable delays in supplying information by the Utility, the Utility shall be liable to that person for his losses.

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By striking subsection (e) of Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e), to read as follows:
"(e) 'Underground Utility Facility' means any underground or partially underground facility and related equipment, including without limitation, pipes, mains, conduits, cables and lines, used or useful in transporting, conducting, conveying, distributing or furnishing combustible gas; electricity; liquid petroleum products; steam; telephone, telegraph, or other communications service."
The Committee on Industry moves to Amend House Bill 450 by adding a new Section 5, and renumbering all subsequent Sections ac cordingly. The new Section 5 will read as follows:
(a) For the purposes of this Act, information concerning lo cation of Underground Utility Facilities given by the Utility to any individual must be accurate to within 24 inches. If any Under ground Utility Facility becomes damaged due to inaccurate lo cation information furnished by the Utility, all liabilities imposed by this Act shall not appy.
(b) Upon documented evidence that the person seeking location information has incurred losses or expenses due to inaccurate information, lack of information or unreasonable delays in supply ing information by the Utility, the Utility shall be liable to that person for his losses.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Bowman of the 103rd moves to amend HB 450 by adding "water mains" and "sewer lines" after "telegraph" on line 91 on page 3.
Representative Mann, Milford and Clark of the 13th move to amend HB 450 by adding after the word "utility" on line 15, page 2 and on line 15, page 6 the words, "granite company."

The following amendment was read:
Representative Jordan of the 58th moves to amend HB 450 by adding a new paragraph "iii" to read as follows: "such person shall notify all residents within 100 yards of such intended blast within 24 hours where practicable".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander

Banks Bargeron Battle

Baugh Beck Bowman

Brown Carlisle Games Carrell Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Connell Daugherty Da vis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher

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Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Hudson Hutchinson Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jordan King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Leggett Logan Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum
Miles Milford Mostiler Nes smith Noble Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sheats Smith, J. R. Snow Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Vaughn Waddle Wall White Whitmire Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Beckham Calhoun Carter Castleberry Cole Coleman Cooper Crawford Egan Felton Gignilliat

Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Irvin, R. Irwin Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, G. K. Linder

McDonald Oxford Phillips, W. R. S'ams Scott Sigman Smith, V. B. Tucker Watson Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Bailey Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Buck Burruss Burton Carr Chance Collins

Colwell
Cox Culpepper Dean Edwards, C. W. Evans, B.
Fraser Glover Greer Hamilton Harris, J. F. Hill, G.

Horton Howard Howell Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Keyton Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Lucas

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Mann Matthews, C. McKinney Mullinax Nix Owens Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston

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Rainey Randall Ross Rush Shanahan Sizemore Smyre Stone Taggart

Toles Triplett Twiggs Walker Ware West Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 83, nays 33.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clerk, Betty Clark, L.

Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton

Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger

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Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble

Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.
Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.

Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson
Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Crawford.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Beckham Blackshear Burruss Colwell
Culpepper Evans, B. Fraser Harris, J. F. Hill, G.

Johnson, R. Lucas Mann Matthews, C. Milford Peters Petro Pinkston Rainey Randall

Ross Rush Townsend Twiggs Walker Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended the ayes were 150, nays 1.

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

HB 675. By Representatives Evans of the 84th, Colwell of the 4th, Cox of the 141st, Twiggs of the 4th and Linder of the 44th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as Georgia Building Authority Act, Amended-Security Guards, so as to provide that it shall be illegal to beg, panhandle, solicit or sell goods, ware, or other objects or services within State buildings, or on the grounds, sidewalks or other ways, except under certain conditions and to authorize the Authority to pro-

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vide for security guards under certain conditions; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorabe to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Bargeron
Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Burruss Burton Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Chance Clark, Betty Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Grawford Davis Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Pelton Poster, P. W. Glanton Glover Harden Harrison
Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howard Hutchinson Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Linder Long Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald

Miles Nessmith Nix Parham Parkman Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Ray Reaves Richardson Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Thompson Tolbert
Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Battle Bowman Brown Buck Calhoun

Castleberry Childers Clifton Cole Dean Dixon Dover Gammage

Gignilliat Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. P. Holmes Howell Johnson, R. Lambert

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Larsen, G. K. Leonard Mostiler Mullinax Oxford

Phillips, L. L. Randall Sigman Smyre Sweat

Thomason
Waddle Walker Wall White

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Carlisle Childs Clark, L. Coleman Culpepper Daugherty Elliott Foster, R. L.
Fraser Greer Ham Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Hudson Irvin, J.

Irvin, R. Irwin Jessup Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, C. McKinney Milford Noble Owens Peters Petro Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston Rainey Ross1 '.
Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Smith, J. R. Taggart Town send Ware Watson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 89, nays 39.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Evans of the 84th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 675.

HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 92-24, relating to the taxation of corporations, companies and associations, as amended, so as to provide for the taxation of the shares of banks or banking associa-

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tions organized under the authority of this State or the United States and located within this State; to provide for the method of taxation of the shares of banks or banking associations; to provide for credits for certain real estate taxes; to provide the procedure for returning taxes; to provide for sworn statements; to authorize the taxing authorities to examine the books of banks or banking associations to determine the correctness of such sworn statements; to authorize taxing authorities to disallow unreasonable unallocated reserves; to provide that banks and trust companies doing a general banking business shall not be re quired to pay any State income tax, State franchise tax or city or county business license taxes; to provide that a bank or banking as sociation which owns all of the capital stock of a corporation holding, leasing or owning premises upon which an ad valorem tax is levied on such real estate may deduct from the market value of its shares the market value of its equity in said real estate; to provide that a transfer by a bank or banking association transferring deposits from one branch or office to another branch of office to secure a reduction in the rate of tax on its shares or to change the situs of taxation of any proportion of its shares shall incur a tax penalty; to provide for the taxation of the net worth of state building and loan associations organized under the authority of this State or federal savings and loan associations located within this State; to provide for the method of taxation of the net worth of state building and loan associations and federal savings and loan associations; to define net worth; to provide the procedure for making returns; to provide that state building and loan associations and federal savings and loan associations shall return real estate held or owned by them at its true market value in the county in which the real estate is located; to provide that such associations may deduct from the market value of their net worth their equity in said real estate; to provide that branch savings and loan associations shall be taxed on the full market value of the net worth arising from their operation in the counties, municipalities and districts in which they are located, and the parent association shall be relieved of taxation to the extent of such net worth; to provide that state building and loan associations and federal savings and loan associations shall not be required to pay any State income tax, State franchise tax or city or county business taxes; to provide for certain tax credits for any calendar year against taxes levied and paid by banks, banking associations, state building and loan associations and federal savings and loan associations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 92-24, relating to the taxation of corpora tions, companies and associations, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section, to be known as Code Section 92-2406, to read as follows:

"92-2406. No tax shall be assessed upon the capital of banks or banking associations organized under the authority of this State or of the United States located within this State, but the shares

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of the stockholders of the banks or banking associations, whether resident or nonresident owners, shall be taxed at their full market value which is hereby fixed, and shall be determined by adding together the amount of the capital, surplus, and undivided profits accounts of the bank or banking association as of January 1 next preceding the date of making the return as required herein and dividing the result by the number of outstanding shares, at the same rate provided by law for the taxation of tangible property in the hands of private individuals, provided, that nothing in this Sec tion shall be construed to relieve such banks or banking associations from the tax on real estate held or owned by them, but they shall return said real estate at its true value in the county, municipality and taxing district where such real estate is located, provided, further, that when real estate is fully paid for the value at which it is returned for taxation may be deducted from the market value of their shares; and if said real estate is not fully paid for, only the value at which the equity owned by them therein is returned for taxation shall be deducted from the market value of their shares. The banks or banking associations themselves shall make the re turns on or before April 1 of each year of their shares and pay the taxes thereon as herein provided. Banks or banking associations which have no branches shall return all of the shares of all stock holders of such banks or banking associations for taxation in the counties, municipalities and districts in which such banks or banking associations are located. Banks or banking associations which have branches shall return for taxation in the respective counties munic ipalities and districts in which the banks or banking associations and their branches are located such proportion of the shares of all stockholders of such banks or banking associations as the total deposits on January 1 of each year originating in accounts attrib utable to each of all such branches and the main office bear to the grand total of all deposits on January 1 of each tax year of such banks or banking associations and shall pay to the respective coun ties, municipalities and taxing districts the taxes on such propor tions of said shares. At the time that a bank or banking associa tion makes its tax returns in the respective counties, municipalities and taxing districts, the bank or banking association shall file with such return a sworn statement showing the total amount of deposits of such bank or banking association on January 1, of such tax year and the amount of the deposits on January 1 of such tax year originating in accounts attributable to the main office and attrib utable to the branch offices of such bank or banking association. The taxing authorities of each such county, municipality and taxing district are authorized to examine the books of such bank or bank ing association to determine the correctness of such sworn state ment, and may disallow any unreasonable unallocated reserves. Provided, further, that banks and trust companies doing a general banking business shall not be required to pay any State income tax, State franchise tax or city or county business license taxes.

Where a bank or banking association organized under the authority of this State or of the United States located within this State owns all of the capital stock of a corporation holding, leasing or owning premises in and on which such bank carries on its busi-

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ness, and an ad valorem tax is levied on such real estate, such bank or banking association may deduct from the market value of its shares the market value of its equity in said real estate, measured by the market value of its capital stock in the holding corporation.

A transfer by a bank or banking association of deposits from one branch or office to another branch or office to secure a reduc tion in the rate of tax on its shares or to change the situs of taxa tion of any proportion of its shares shall be wholly ineffective for such purpose and the bank or banking association making such transfer shall pay to the county, municipality and taxing district from which was made such transfer, in addition to the tax herein before imposed, 25 percent of that part of the taxes on its shares which would have been avoided if such transfer had changed the situs of taxation of a proportion of its shares."

Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section, immediately following Code Section 92-2406, to be des ignated Code Section 92-2406.1, to read as follows:

"92-2406.1. (a) Every state building and loan association organized under the authority of this State and every federal sav ings and loan association located within this State shall return its net worth at full market value to the tax commissioner or tax receiver of the county in which the principal office of such state or federal savings and loan association is situated for ad valorem taxation by the State and county, as in the case of other property. For the purposes of this Section, net worth shall be defined as all surplus, undivided profits and reserves exclusive of the minimum statutory federal insurance reserve in the case of federal associa tions or the minimum State required reserve in the case of statechartered associations. Every such savings and loan association shall, in like manner, return its net worth for taxation >by the municipal corporation in which its principal office is situated, as in the case of other property returned for municipal taxation. State building and loan associations and federal savings and loan as sociations shall make the returns on or before April 1 of each year and pay the taxes as provided herein, and every such return shall set forth the market value of such net worth as of January 1 of such year. The effect of this Section shall be that from January 1, 1975, the net worth of every state and federal savings and loan association located in this State shall be subject to ad valorem taxation by the State and by the county and municipality in which the principal office of such savings and loan association is located, as provided by the Constitution of this State, in the same manner in which other property is subject to taxation.

(b) State building and loan associations and federal savings and loan associations shall return the real estate held or owned by them at its true market value in the county where the real property is located; provided, however, that when real estate is fully paid

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for, the value at which it is returned for taxation by the savings and loan association which owns it may be deducted from the full market value of the net worth of such savings and loan associations, and if said real estate is not fully paid for, only the value at which the equity owned by them therein is returned for taxation shall be deducted from the full market value of their net worth. Branch savings and loan associations shall be taxed on the full market value of the net worth arising from their operation, in the counties, municipalities and districts in which they are located, and the parent association shall be relieved of taxation to the extent of such net worth. Provided, however, state building and loan associa tions and federal savings and loan associations shall not be re quired to pay State income tax, State franchise tax or city or county business license taxes."

Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section, immediately following Code Section 92-2406.1, to be des ignated Code Section 92-2406.2, to read as follows:

"92-2406.2. Banks and banking associations organized under the laws of this State or the United States and located in this State, federal savings and loan associations', and state building and loan associations shall be entitled to a dollar for dollar tax credit for all tangible personal property taxes, intangible property taxes levied on property owned by such institutions and business license taxes paid to any county or municipality or school district during any calendar year against the taxes levied and paid during such calendar year on the outstanding shares of the State or national banks or the net worth of the state building and loan association or federal savings and loan association."

Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 1975.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Alexander Bailey Banks

Battle Baugh Beck

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Beckham Berry Black shear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer

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Ham/
Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R,
Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Calhoun Culpepper

Dean1
Fraser Harris, B. B.

Hill, G. Hudson Jessup

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Jordan Long Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McKinney

Peters Petro Rainey Ray Ross

Sams Shanahan Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

Representative Jordan of the 58th stated that he did not participate in the roll call on the passage of HB 389, by substitute, for reason of the provisions of House Rule 195.

HB 736. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1 relating to the maximum rate of interest on real estate loans to provide that intangible recording taxes paid by the borrower on long-term real estate loans shall not be con sidered interest and shall not be taken into account in the calculation of interest; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss

Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins1 Colwell Connell Cooper Cox

Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover

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Greer Ham Hamilton Harden , Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. P. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B, L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones
Jordan
Karrh
Keyton
Kilgore
King
Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.

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Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. MeCollum McDonald Milea Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman
Parrish
Patten, G. C.
Patten, R. L.
Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R.
Pinkston
Randall
Ray
Reaves
Richardson

Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Calhoun Childs Culpepper Dean Fraser Hill, G. Hudson Irvin, R.

Knight Long Matthews, C. McKinney Peters Petro Rainey

Ross Scott Shanahan Toles Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

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

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HB 737. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be ,taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to repeal the provisions authorizing the State to collect franchise taxes and income taxes from banks and certain other financial institutions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss
Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Col em an Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford

Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.

Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessniith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman

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Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Ru&sell, W. B. Sams

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Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles

Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Calhoun Carrell Childs Clark, Betty Culpepper Dean Eraser

Hill, G. Hudson Jordan Keyton Lucas Marcus Matthews, C.

Noble Peters Petro Rainey Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

r 'a Llie passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

Yhe Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 60. By Senators Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th and others:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the South ern Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative wore Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams. Mar/in Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear

Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck. Burruss

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Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison

Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert
Toles
Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Beckham Culpepper Dean Egun

Hill, G. Hudson Jordan Lane, W. J.

Larsen, G. K. Lucas Matthews, C. Nessmith

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Nix Noble Petro

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Randall Rush Wheeler

Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HR 72-310. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the lease of certain real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real pro perty located in Meriwether County, Georgia, which formerly was under the control and jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections and the State Department of Offender Rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the property was declared surplus by the Department of Offender Rehabilitation, and jurisdiction and control thereof was transferred to the State Properties Commission; and
WHEREAS, said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Meriwether, State of Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows:
"All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Southwest corner of Land Lot Number 126 in the Second Land District of Meriwether County, Georgia, containing 13.2 acres of land and more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the original West line of Land Lot Number 126, said point being on the North right of way of Paved Highway Number 41 and being 620 feet due North from the original Southwest corner of Land Lot Number 126, and running thence along the North Right of Way of said Paved Highway Number 41 South 29 degrees 45 minutes East a distance of 389 feet to the North Right of Way of a country road; thence running along the North Right of Way of said country road North 60 degrees 15 minutes East a distance of 940 feet; thence North 29 degrees 45 minutes West a distance of 630 feet; thence South 60 degrees 15 minutes West a distance of 800 feet to the original West line of Land Lot Number 126, thence due South along said original West line of Land Lot Number 126 a distance of 300 feet to the point of begin ning and bounded as follows: On the North by lands of Meriwether County, known as the Airport lands; on the East by lands of Meri wether County, known as the Airport lands; and a country road running East and\West; on the South by the aforementioned coun-

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try road running East and West and Paved Highway Number 41; and on the West by Paved Highway Number 41 and lands of Jackson Box and Lumber Company. Also included are all permanent improvements, tenements, and appurtenances, thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the above-described property, in cluding the right of ingress and egress thereto and therefrom at all times.";

and

WHEREAS, the above-described property is no longer needed by the State Properties Commission or the State of Georgia and is there fore surplus; and

WHEREAS, the governing authority of Meriwether County is desirous of leasing said real property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the State Properties Commission is hereby authorized to lease said real property to Meriwether County for a period of 20 years upon such terms and conditions and for such con sideration as may be mutually agreed upon by the governing authority of Meriwether County and the State Properties Commission.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Colwell of the 4th moves to amend HR 72-310 by striking on line 2, page 3, the words "and for such consideration," and by adding at the end of line 4, page 3, the following:
"or its successor, and that the consideration for the lease of said tract of land shall be for such rent as determined by the State Properties Commission, or its successor and in the determination of said rent for the lease of said tract of land the State Properties Commission or its successor may consider the benefit to the public of the proposed public use of said tract of land in lieu of any other method of determining the rent.".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander

Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh

Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster

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Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F.

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus* Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford M os tiler Mullinax Ne&smith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman

Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Battle Beckham Carr

Childs Culpepper Dean

Egan Evans, B. Gignilliat

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Hudson Jackson Karrh Larsen, G. K.

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Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Petro Pinkston

Rush Wheeler Whitmire Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution as amended, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

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

HE 182. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees Retire ment System so as to make certain persons members of the system; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton

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Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.

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McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nes'smith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves
Richardson
Ross
Russell, J.
Russell, W. B.
Scott

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware
Watson
West
White
Williamson
Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Culpepper Daugherty Dean Egan Evans, B. Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Hudson Jackson Larsen, G. K. Lucas Matthews, C. Noble Petro Pinkston

Rush Sams Wheeler Whitmire Williams Wood Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 182, but wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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HR 51-210. By Representative Phillips of the 120th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Montgomery County; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property amends HR 51-210 as follows:
By striking Line 11, Page 2 which reads as follows:
"of State-owned property for a nominal consideration."
and inserting in its place the following:
"of State-owned property subject to the following conditions:
(1) that the conveyance of said tract of land be approved by the State Property Control or its successor; and
(2) that the conveyance of said tract of land shall be upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration as may be mutually agreed upon by the governing authority of Montgomery County and the State Property Control or its successor."

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Colwell of the 4th moves to amend HR 51-210 as follows:
By striking from line 11 of page 2, the following language:
"for a nominal consideration.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"subject to the following conditions:
(1) that the said tract of land shall be conveyed to the govern ing authority of Montgomery County: and
(2) that the conveyance of said tract of land shall be approved by the State Properties Commission or its successor and
(3) that the conveyance of said tract of land shall be for con sideration as determined by the State Properties Commission or its successor and in the determination of said consideration for the

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conveyance of said tract of land the State Properties Commission or its successor may consider the benefit to the public of the pro posed public use of said tract of land in lieu of any other method of determining the consideration; and

(4) that the conveyance of said tract of land shall be upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by the gover ning authority of Montgomery County and the State Properties Commission."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell

Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard

Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney

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Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nes smith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow
Stone Sweat Taggart

Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Carr Childs Culpepper Daugherty Egan Evans, B.

Gignilliat Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Hudson Lucas Matthews, C.

Petro Rush Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adpoted, as amended.

HR 155-655. By Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Glanton of the 66th, Gammage of the 17th and Jones of the 126th:
A Resolution designating the Engineering Experiment Station at Geor gia Tech as the Georgia Productivity Center; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Golem an Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.

Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.

McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert
Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall

Ware Watson West

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Whitmire Williamson

Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Beckham Carr Culpepper Egan Gignilliat Hill, G.

Hudson Matthews, C.
Petro Pinkston Rush Stone

Townsend Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

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

HR 13-86. By Representatives Howell of the 140th and Cox of the 141st:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of State-owned land; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property amends HR 13-86 as follows:
by striking Line 7 on Page 2 which reads:
"land for a nominal consideration."
and inserting in its place:
"land subject to the following conditions:
(1) that the conveyance of said tract of land be approved by the State Property Control or its successor; and
(2) that the conveyance of said tract of land shall be upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration as may be mutually agreed upon by the governing authority of Seminole County and the State -Property Control or its successor."

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Colwell moves to amend HR 13-86 as follows:

by striking- Line 7 -- on Page 2 which reads:

"land for a nominal consideration."

and inserting in its place:

"land subject to the following conditions:

(1) that the conveyance of said tract of land be approved by the State Properties Commission or its successor; and

(2) that the conveyance of said tract of land shall be upon such terms and conditions that may be mutually agreed upon by the governing authority of Seminole County and the State Prop erties Commission or its successor; and

(3) that the consideration for the conveyance of said tract of land shall be determined by the State Properties Commission and in the determination of said consideration the State Properties Commission may consider the benefit to the public of the proposed public use of said tract of land in lieu of any other method of determining the consideration."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss

Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox

Crawford Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh
Keyton
Kilgore
King
Knight
Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, Dick
Larsen, G. K.

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Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long-
Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Owens Oxford Parhani Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R.
Pinkston
Rainey
Randall
Ray
Reaves
Richardson

Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall
Ware
Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Carr Childs Collins Culpepper Daugherty Egan

Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Hudson Lane, W. J. Matthews, C. Nessmith Noble

Patten, R. L. Petro Rush Sams Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

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

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HB 665. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Governor to direct and implement such internal reorganization of the Department of Human Resources as he may find necessary to improve the management and administration of the functions assigned to the Department; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers' Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell

Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes

Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R, McCollum McDonald McKinney

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Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall

Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson

Tolbert
Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Collins Culpepper Hill, G. Hudson Lane, W. J.

Matthews, C. Nessmith Patten, R. L. Petro Ross

Rush Sams Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

HB 243. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd and Parrish of the 97th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-1, relating to the Joint-Secretary of State Examining Boards, so as to provide that one member of each examining board may be authorized to attend, at State expense when approved by the Joint-Secretary, trade or professional conventions or seminars; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A Bill
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 84-1, relating to the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, as amended, so as to authorize the Joint-Secretary, with the approval of the Secretary of State, to employ a Deputy Joint-Secretary; to provide that the Deputy JointSecretary shall act in the absence of the Joint-Secretary; to provide

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that the Deputy Joint-Secretary shall perform such other functions of the Joint-Secretary as the Joint-Secretary may designate; to authorize the Secretary of State to appoint investigators for the several exam ining boards; to provide that investigators when so designated shall have the powers of police officers when engaged in the enforcement of the laws creating or related to the several examining boards served by the Joint-Secretary; to authorize investigators to carry firearms under certain conditions; to provide for the posting of a bond by investigators; to provide that investigators shall be considered peace officers; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 84-1, relating to the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end of Code Section 84-102, to read as follows:

"The Joint-Secretary shall, with the approval of the Secretary of State, employ a Deputy Joint-Secretary who shall act in the absence of the Joint-Secretary and who shall perform such other functions of the Joint-Secretary under this Chapter as the JointSecretary may designate."

Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 84-105 at the end thereof, to read as follows:

"84-105. Appointment and Powers of Investigators. The Sec retary of State is hereby authorized to appoint, employ and super vise, through the Joint-Secretary, the personnel necessary to conduct investigations for the several examining boards and for the office of the Joint-Secretary. Persons hired for the purpose of conducting investigations for the several examining boards and the office of the Joint-Secretary shall be designated as investigators and any person so designated shall have all the powers of a police officer of this State when engaged in the enforcement of this Chapter or of any of the laws creating or related to the several examining boards served by the Joint-Secretary. Such investigators shall be authorized upon the written approval of the Joint-Secretary, not withstanding the provisions of Georgia Code Section 26-2901, Code Section 26-2903 and Code Section 26-2904, to carry firearms of a caliber not greater than the standard police .38 handgun. Prior to granting an investigator authority to carry a firearm, the JointSecretary shall require that he file a bond, in an amount to be .set by the Joint-Secretary, but in no event less than $500,000, said bond to be payable to the Governor of the State of Georgia and Lo be conditioned and enforceable in the manner prescribed by Georgia Code Chapter 89-4. Any person designated as an investi gator, within the meaning of this Section, shall be considered to be a peace officer.''

Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Thompson of the 93rd moves to amend the Committee sub stitute to HB 243 by adding after the word, "officer" on line 1, page 3, the following language: "Nothing in this Act shall be construed to make any investi gator provided for by this Act eligible for membership in the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund."

Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 243 by striking the last word from line 8, page 1; striking line 9 and the first five words from line 10, page 1; by striking the words "appointment and" from line 7, page 2 and by striking lines 8, 9, 10 and 11 from page 2 and the words, "Joint-Secretary" from line 12, page 2.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bank's Bargeron Battle Beck
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray
Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton
Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cox
Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser
Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer
Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins

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Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Lucas
Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thorn ason Thompson Tolbert Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Beckham Collins Cooper Culpepper Harrison Hill, G. Howard

Hudson Lambert Matthews, C. Parham Patten, R. L. Peters Petro

Rainey Rush Sams Toles Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.
Representative Toles of the 16th stated that due to mechanical malfunction his vote did not record on the passage of HB 243, by substi tute, as amended. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 230. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Department of Transportation to reroute and complete Georgia State Highway 2 in Murray and Fannin Counties; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia State Highway 2 between Cisco and Blue Ridge has been in the planning stage for several years; and
WHEREAS, Congress has recently declared approximately 34,000 acres in the Cohutta National Forest to be a wilderness area; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the original proposed route for Georgia State Highway 2 may be closed by the U. S. Forest Service because it runs through the wilderness area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed highway is badly needed to connect two strategic areas in North Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby urge the Department of Transportation to reroute and complete Georgia State Highway 2 between Cisco and Blue Ridge in the event the U. S. Forest Service closes the original route.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the federal government is hereby requested to make any federal funds available to the Department of Transportation which may have been allocated or appropriated to construct the original route of Georgia State Highway 2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and to the U. S. Forest Service.

HR 231. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Davis of the 56th and Ray of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Bernice McCullar; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bernice McCullar has compiled a long and dis tinguished career as an educator in this State; and

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WHEREAS, Mrs. McCullar presently is a history teacher within the DeKalb School System; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. McCullar, through her enl'glvened instruction, has inspired her many students to acquire a thirst for the study of history; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. McCullar has been an active participant in the civic life of her community and has contributed of her time and talent to many worthy causes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and con gratulate Mrs. Bernice McCullar upon her many outstanding accomplish ments and for her distinguished career as an educator of ihe young people of this State.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Bernice McCullar.

HR 232. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Murphy of the 18th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing deepest and sincerest regrets at the passing of Mrs. C. H. Willie Smith; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. C. H. Willie Smith, the mother of Miss, Amelia Smith, recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Smith was a pioneer citizen of Coweta County, and during her long and eventful life she became one of the most re spected and distinguished citizens in the City of Newnan and Coweta County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Smith was a leader in the civic, religious, fraternal and business affairs of her community and State; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Smith was an active member of the Newnan Eastern Star and served as a Chapter Mother; and
WHEREAS, everyone who knew Mrs. C. H. Willie Smith mourns her passing but takes pride in the memory of the high ideals she ex emplified throughout her entire life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby express their deep and profound regrets at the passing of Mrs. C. H. Willie

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Smith and extend their heartfelt sympathy to her devoted daughter, Miss Amelia Smith, and to the other members of her family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to forward an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to the family of Mrs. C. H. Willie Smith.

Representative West of the 72nd moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 24, 1975.

The motion prevailed and the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 24, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton

Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves

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Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Carr Daugherty Hill, G.

Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W.

*
Matthews, C. Wheeler Williams

Prayer was offered by the Reverend David B. Seabrook, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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HOUSE RULES CALENDAR

Monday, February 24, 1975

Mr. Speaker:
Your committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, February 24, 1975, and submits the following:
HB 67. Public Utility Billings, Notation of Rates HB 89. Electric Membership Directors, Compensation HB 103. Motor Carrier Regulations, Redefine HB 104. Motor Carrier, Exemptions Within Corporate limits HB 147. Georgia Scenic Trails, Provide Bikeways HB 259. Employees Retirement, Department of Revenue HB 260. Natural Resources, Disability HB 288. Jurors Selections, Mechanical ETC Means HB 289. Jury Commissioners, Judge Appoint HB 374. Insurance, Renewal Premiums HB 376. Motor Contract, PSC Jurisdiction HB 377. PSC, Motor Contract, Regulations HB 481. State Office of Housing, Farmers Home Adm. HB 482. Official Court Reporters, Fees HB 491. NonResident, Income Tax, Definition HB 492. Income Tax Return, Who Must File, Define HB 528. Income Tax, Interest charged and paid to Taxpayer HB 532. Sales Tax, Delinquent Interest Rate HB 539. Attorney General: Performance of Duties HB 564. Ad Valorem Tax, Notices Sent to Taxpayer HB 754. Legislative Services Committee & Office of Legislative Counsel-
Create HB 819. Insurance, NonResident Adjusters HB 821. Insurance Holding Co., Additional Standards HB 822. Insurance Contracts, Notice of Cancellation

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HB 823. Insurance Commissioner, Powers SB 50. Bee Keeping Fixtures, Ordered Destroyed, Etc. SB 129. Insurance Industry, Regulation

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 903. By Representative Daugherty of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, known as the "Georgia Election Code" so as to require a certain affidavit in connection with qualifying for party nomination; to provide that making certain false statements shall constitute the crime of false swearing and to provide for penalties in connection therewith; to amend Code Title 34A, known as the "Ga. Municipal Election Code"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 904. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County so as to provide that the town shall be a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession, may contract, may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded in the courts, and may have and use a common seal; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 905. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Hill of the 127th, Thompson of the 93rd, Davis of the 56th, Scott of the 37th, Dean of the 29th, McKinney of the 35th, Taggart of the 125th, Alexander of the 38th, and Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to authorize counties and municipalities to establish homesteading programs; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for the acquisition of property and qualifications for use in homesteading programs; to provide for qualifications for participants in homesteading programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 906. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Bray of the 70th, Ham of the 80th, and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to provide for efficient fiscal management by excusing the pay ment of ad valorem intangible personal property taxes when a taxpayer's total bill is less than a certain amount; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 907. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing that the State Revenue Commissioner shall examine the tax digests of the several counties to compare said digests for the purpose of ascertaining whether the valuation of the various classes of property for taxation purposes as made in the re spective counties is reasonably uniform as between the counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and means.

HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles, so as to authorize police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffice hazard; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 909. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 68A, known as the "Uniform Rules of the Road", so as to prohibit the operation of vehicles on the berm, shoulder or other unimproved area of certain controlled access highways; to provide exceptions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 910. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to provide that drivers of motor vehicles involved in traffic accidents on the expressways of this State, and certain other people, shall be required to move such motor vehicles so as not to obstruct traffic under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

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HR 228-910. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Trans portation to develop a plan for the creation of a single organizational unit to control the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 229-910. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th, and Patten of the 149th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain real property of historical interest, lying within the limits of Lowndes County, from ad valorem taxation other than State ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 911. By Representative Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to repeal laws in conflict with this Act; and to provide for the holding of an election to ratify or reject this Act; and for other pur poses", so as to provide that places of business licensed for the sale of malt beverages shall be regulated as to distances from schools by local governing authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 912. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as an "Act to Authorize Special Agents and Enforcement Officers of the Revenue Department in the Enforce ment of the Liquor, Wine, and Beer Laws of this State, to Bear Arms, Make Arrests, Execute Warrants for Arrests, Investigate and Execute Search Warrants, and Seize and Hold Articles of Contraband", so as to provide that such agents and enforcement officers appointed by the State Revenue Commissioner shall also have the same authority to enforce laws relating to local excise taxes on alcoholic beverages; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 913. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide that licensees for the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages by the package, by wholesale, retail, and on premises consumption businesses, shall be regulated as to distance requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

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HB 914. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Harrison, Edwards and Nix of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, Burruss of the 21st, and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, consolidating and supersed ing the several Acts incorporating the Town of Austell and reincorporating said town as a city, approved Aug. 17, 1929, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 915. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, deputy sheriff and clerk of the superior court of Bryan County an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff and deputies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 916. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bryan County, Georgia, and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Bryan County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Bryan County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 917. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to provide a new charter for the Town of Tyrone; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 918. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 53-503, providing a wife is a feme sole as to her separate estate, as amended by an Act approved Mar. 14, 1969, so as to authorize a married woman to act as a surety on bail bonds in criminal cases for persons other than her husband; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 919. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Brantley County; to provide for

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the payment of the cost-of-living increase in compensation out of the general funds of Brantley County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 920. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Odum so as to redefine the town limits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 921. By Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Lambert of the 112th, Davis of the 56th, and Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to promote temperance and prosperity for Georgia people; to foster and encourage the growing of grapes, fruits and berries on Georgia farms; to legalize the making of light domestic wines; to impose certain taxes on the manufacture, distri bution, sale, handling and possession of wine within this State; to provide exemptions from such taxes; and for other purposes."
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 922. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to provide that payment of purchase money or any other con sideration by any person, which causes a right or property in a thing to be transferred to the State, shall not result in nor imply a trust; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 923. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, regular deputies, the secretary and the dispatcher; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 924. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Richardson of the 52nd, Russell of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Clark of the 55th, and others:
A Bill to authorize DeKalb County to require the repairing, closing or demolition of certain dwellings or structures intended for human habitation or occupation which are unfit for human habitation or oc-

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cupation or which imperil the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 925. By Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Clark of the 13th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Hatcher of the 131st, and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to keeping of registration cards and other papers, voter registration places and office hours, so as to provide for the chief registrar, where possible, to designate a fixed place in the county to be used for the purpose of receiving ap plications for registration during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 926. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Newton County so as to update and renumber the provisions of said Act; to require the members and the chairman of the board to submit itemized statements of certain expenses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 927. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Assistant to the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 928. By Representative White of the 132nd:
A Bill to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Com missioners of the City of Albany from election districts; to designate said election districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the present members of the commission until the expiration of their terms and until the election and qualification of their successor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 929. By Representative White of the 132nd:
A Bill to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Com missioners of Dougherty County from election districts; to designate said election districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the present members of the commission until the expiration of their

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terms and until the election and qualification of their successors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 870. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the method of selecting members of the county boards of equalization; to provide for filling vacancies; and for other purposes.

HB 871. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the superior courts of Western Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 205-871. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Athens Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 872. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to provide for the regulation of the importation, transportation, sale or possession of wild animals; to define certain terms; to provide for the authority of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of licenses and permits; and for other purposes.

HB 873. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner and the full-time Deputy Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 874. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Centerville, approved March 25, 1958, so as to define the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 875. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition,

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construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, used as a peak shave facility; and for other purposes.

HR 206-875. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property; and for other purposes.

HB 876. By Representative Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973", approved Apr. 18, 1973, so as to redefine certain terms; to authorize the Commissioner to impose fees to cover the costs of giving examina tions; and for other purposes.

HB 877. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Stephens County, approved March 22, 1937, so as to change the provisions rela tive to said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 878. By Representatives Carries of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for certain homestead exemptions so as to provide that the homestead exemption therein of each resident of each independent school district and of each county school district in this State who is 62 years of age or over and who has an adjusted gross income as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on a certain date, and for other purposes.

HB 879. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights so as to authorize certain private motor vehicles to operate with flashing or revolving red lights upon certification of the necessity thereof by the State Director of Civil Defense to the Department of Public Safety, to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 880. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Civil Defense Disaster Compact Act, so as to make the compact applicable to searches, rescues, actions to increase capability to deal with disasters, and incidents endangering public health or safety which require special equipment, personnel or training; to make the compact applicable to training and practice activities for disasters or other emergencies; and for other purposes.

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HB 881. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, Carlisle of the 71st, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th, Patten of the 149th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Foster of the 6th, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951" to amended so as to grant the Governor the emergency power to provide welfare benefits to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 882. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951" so as to authorize each political subdivision of this State to acquire sites for installation of temporary housing units for victims of disasters; to authorize political subdivisions of this State to acquire temporary housing units and to prepare or equip sites to utilize said housing units; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 883. By Representative Marcus of the 26th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-702 relating to the definition of dangerous drugs so as to include certain dangerous drugs which have entered the market since Feb. 1, 1972; and for other purposes.

HR 207-883. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Foster of the 6th, Evans of the 84th, Cox of the 141st, Culpepper of the 98th, and Walker of the 115th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that counties, municipalities and political subdivisions of the State are authorized to obtain federal community disaster loans pur suant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-288) ; and for other purposes.

HB 884. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Buck of the 95th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Commission on the Status of Women, approved March 18, 1966, so as to reduce the maximum num ber of members; to provide for the appointment of an executive com mittee; to provide for the payment of a per diem for members; and for other purposes.

HB 885. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Smith of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved Jan. 11, 1954, so as to require motorcycles and motor-driven cycles to be equipped with brakes on two wheels; to re quire that exhaust fumes be emitted under a motor vehicle at or about

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the place the original equipment on such vehicle would have emitted such fumes; and for other purposes.

HR 208-885. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, and Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase em ployment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, pro cessing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Coweta County or any municipal corporation within Coweta County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxa tion; and for other purposes.

HB 886. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Gammage of the 17th, Childers of the 15th, and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 and creating the State Planning and Community Affairs Policy Board so as to provide that no Area Planning and Development Commission shall have less than three member counties within its boundaries and less than 85,000 popula tion; and for other purposes.

HB 887. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a charter for the City of Augusta so as to change the dates within which notification of candidacy shall be filed by candidates offering for the office of mayor and city councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 888. By Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, and Ray of the 56th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 47-10, relating to lobbying, so as to require certain State employees to register as lobbyists; to provide exceptions; to require State employees registered as lobbyists to record their attendance before committees and subcommittees of the General Assembly during business hours of the agency which employs them; and for other purposes.

HB 889. By Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Snow of the 1st, and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-1404, relating to the right of a de fendant to withdraw a plea of guilty before sentence is pronounced, so as to allow such withdrawal to be in the discretion of the trial court; to define the circumstances that shall give rise to the exercise of such discretion; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

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HB 890. By Representative Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to regulate the storage and sale of flue-cured tobacco unsold in the year of production and stored for sale in the subsequent sellingseason; and for other purposes.

HB 891. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend to Act reorganizing the Board of Education of the City of Atlanta so as to provide that the Board of Education shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the hearing and disposition of employee grievances and appeals; and for other purposes.

HB 892. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1405, relating to the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Real Estate Commissioner so as to assign the Commission to the Secretary of State and Joint-Secretary, State Ex amining Boards, for administrative purposes only; to add members to the Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 893. By Representatives Lane of the 81st, Cole of the 6th, Sweat of the 150th, Adams of the 14th, Parrish of the 97th, Leggert of the 153rd, Dent of the 85th, Snow of the 1st, Stone of the 138th, Murphy of the 18th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation so as to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation to simultaneously serve as State Highway Engineer; and for other purposes.

HB 894. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, Carlisle of the 71st, Bray of the 70th, Karrh of the 106th, and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the registration, regulation, development and operation of prepaid legal services plans; and for other purposes.

HB 895. By Representative Oxford of the 116th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act" so as to provide for the imposition and collection of taxes, licenses, fees, fines, penalties and other material obligations, pro hibitions or restrictions upon mobile home manufacturers or upon the agents or representatives of such manufacturers of certain other states or countries; and for other purposes.

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HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd, Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Ga. Chapter 91-1 A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 226-896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd, Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, Wilson of the 19th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create and provide the membership of the State Properties Commission; and for other purposes.

HR 227-896. By Representatives White of the 132nd, and Randall of the 101st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the form in which constitutional amendments are to appear on the ballot; and for other purposes.

HB 897. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Richmond Coun ty so as to define the duties and powers of said court; to provide that said court shall have jurisdiction and enforce ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County; and for other purposes.

HB 898. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to carry into effect an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia as found in Georgia Laws 1968, p. 1506, so as to empower the governing authority of Richmond County to adopt ordi nances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforce ment of all duties now or hereafter vested in said government authority; and for other purposes.

HB 899. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Triplett of the 128th, and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act now known as the "Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Act", approved March 16, 1972, so as to remove the legislative members from the Authority; to change the number necessary for a quorum; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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HB 900. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the charter of the City of Augusta, approved Jan. 31, 1798, so as to provide for additional investments in which pension funds of the City of Augusta may be invested; and for other purposes.

HB 901. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Augusta Ports Authority, approved March 10, 1959, so as to provide for additional members of the Au thority ; and for other purposes.

HB 902. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the County Board of Tax Assessors of Richmond County so as to provide that the Board of Tax Assessors shall furnish the city with the values of all property owned by the 31st day of March of each year; and for other purposes.

SB 54. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any masseur or masseuse to massage any person of the opposite sex; and for other purposes.

SB 75. By Senator Bell of the 5th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to disability retirement; and for other purposes.

SB 138. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 93, relating to the Georgia Public Service Commission, so as to create the Office of Con sumers' Utility Counsel; and for other purposes.

SB 230 By Senators Dean of the 6th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", so as to authorize an inside service door between a retail liquor store and another business establish ment under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 246. By Senator Warren of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act making certain practices of real estate brokers unlawful, so as to provide that certain solicitation activities of real estate brokers, real estate salesmen or their agents shall be unlawful; and for other purposes.

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SB 250. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18th, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to provide that the Department of Transportation may contract to allow rapid transit authorities created by the General Assembly to plan, design and construct certain portions of the State Highway System; and for other purposes.

SB 68. By Senator Howard of the 42nd: A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the counties of Fulton and DeKalb, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 8. Do Pass, as Amended. SR 68. Do Pass. SB 249. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 858. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 671. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th, Chairman.
Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 368. Do Pass. HB 530. Do Pass. HB 747. Do Pass. HB 759. Do Pass. HB 792. Do Pass.

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HB 852. Do Pass. HB 854. Do Pass. HB 864. Do Pass. HB 865. Do Pass. HR 205-871. Do Pass. HR 208-885. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Vice-Chairman of the Commit tee on University System of Georgia, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University System of Georgia has had under considera tion the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 194. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Vice-Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 490. Do Pass.
HB 617. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 368. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta so as to change the salaries of the Mayor of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 530. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to provide for a board of elections in certain counties (population, 32,300-32,500); and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 747. By Representative Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Liberty County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 759. By Representatives Alexander of the 38th, Dean of the 29th, Glover of the 32nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Civil Court of Fulton County (formerly the Municipal Court of Atlanta) so as to change the provisions relating to appeals to the Appellate Division of said court and to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia in certain cases; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 792. By Representative Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County (formerly the City Court of Hinesville) so as to change the compensa tion of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 852. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th and others:
A Bill to amend the Charter of Columbus, Georgia, so as to authorize the Council of Columbus, Georgia, in the event that it exercises its power to abolish the Medical Center Board of Commissioners to transfer all the powers and functions of said Medical Center Board of Com missioners to an Authority created by the Georgia "Hospital Authorities Law"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 854. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th and Calhoun of the 88th:
A Bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000 and to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 864. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville in the County of Troup so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 865. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the compensation of certain county officers of Troup County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Tax Commissioner of Troup County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:
SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A Bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail

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bonds and recognizances, as amended, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear.

SB 172. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to prohibit the governing authorities of the various counties and municipalities in this State from adopting resolutions or ordinances relating to the registration of firearms.

SB 205. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Overby of the 49th, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new exclusive procedure for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by any State court of record, approved April 18, 1967, as amended, so as to provide certain grounds shall be considered waived in such cases under certain conditions.
SB 247. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Kidd of the 25th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or security deed, approved Mar. 16, 1966, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the interest that may be charged on the principal amount of the loan.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 212. By Representative Keyton of the 143rd and Long of the 142nd: A Resolution commending the Thomasville High School "Bulldog" Football Team.
The Senate has agreed to the House Substitutes to the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 36. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Section 89-811 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the designation of solvent banks as depositories of all county monies and monies belonging to the school funds of the counties and of school districts therein, and of other districts therein organized for any pur pose, so as to provide that federal savings and loan associations, or State chartered building and loan associations, may also be utilized as depositories of county monies and the other types of funds and monies hereinabove described.

SB 57. By Senator Duncan of the 30th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education

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in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to funds to pay the expenses of pupil transportation; to provide that funds shall be paid to independent school systems only when the local boards of such systems request such funds; to provide the procedure connected there with.

SB 70. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Lester of the 23rd, Thompson of the 32nd and others:
A Bill to prohibit municipal or county governments from requiring ap plicants for employment or employees to be residents of the municipality or county; to prohibit the application of certain points, credits or other benefits on behalf of residents to give residents an advantage over non residents and to provide for the construction of this Act in connection therewith.

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

HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an institu tion of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 44. By Senators Lewis of the 21st and Banks of the 17th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for venue of civil actions respecting third party practice; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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SB 172. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to prohibit the governing authorities of the various counties and municipalities in this State from adopting resolutions or ordinances relating to the registration of firearms; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 205. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Overby of the 49th, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new exclusive procedure for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence im posed against them by any State court of record, so as to provide that certain grounds shall be considered waived unless the court considering the petition excuses the waiver for cause shown; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 247. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Kidd of the 25th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property sub ject to a prior lien or security deed, so as to change the provisions rel ative to the interest that may be charged on the principal amount of the loan; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SR 44. By Senators Lewis of the 21st and Banks of the 17th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for venue of civil actions respecting third-party practice; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Highways:

HR 233. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the State Department of Transportation to prohibit main tenance, utility and construction activity on the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System during peak traffic hours; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, during the interim between the 1974 and 1975 regular sessions, the Atlanta Expressway Action Subcommittee of the House Highways Committee held several public hearings; and
WHEREAS, the testimony at these public healings established that

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maintenance, utility and construction activities on the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System during peak traffic hours caused major traffic delays and hazards; and

WHEREAS, the successful elimination of this problem can be achieved by the enthusiastic, interested enforcement by the State De partment of Transportation of a firm policy against such activity dur ing peak traffic hours; and

WHEREAS, the ultimate solution to the problem lies with those agencies and companies which are conducting maintenance, utility and construction activities during peak traffic hours.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby urges the State Depart ment of Transportation to adopt a strong written policy of enforcement of a prohibition against maintenance, utility and construction activity, except as controlled by the State Department of Transportation, on the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System during peak traffic hours and further urges that this policy be communicated to the appropriate local governments, State and local agencies, and companies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation.

Representative Evans of the 84th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 675. By Representatives Evans of the 84th, Colwell of the 4th, Cox of the 141st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as Georgia Building Authority Act, Amended-Security Guards, so as to provide that it shall be illegal to beg, panhandle, solicit or to sell goods, ware, or other objects or services within State buildings, or on the grounds, sidewalks or other ways, except under conditions and to authorize the Authority to provide for security guards under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle

Baugh Beck Berry Bowman Bray Buck

Calhoun Games Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers

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Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R, L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greet1 Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins

Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler

Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sheats Sigman Sizemore
Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander

Lucas

Randall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Beckham 'Blackshear
Bolster Brown Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Chance Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell

Daugherty Edwards, W. Evans, B. Glanton Hamilton Harris, J. F.
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howell Jessup Jones Jordan Knight

Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Matthews, C. McKinney Mullinax Nessmith Parham Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Reaves

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Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Smith, J. R.

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Smith, V. B. Toles Townsend Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Ware

Wheeler Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 112, nays 3.

The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 675.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 129. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 56, relating to the regulation of the insurance industry, as amended, so as to provide that no group policy of accident and sickness insurance offered for sale in this State shall be issued or renewed after the effective date of this Act by any insurer or hospital service non-profit corporation (Chapter 56-17) or medical service non profit corporation (Chapter 56-18) transacting business in this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 123, nays 0.

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

HB 819. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-844b authorizing agents to adjust and relating to nonresident adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing of nonresident adjusters; to provide for qualifications, applications, license fees, and the practices and procedures in connection with such licensing; to provide for reciprocal agreements; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott
Evans, W. D. Felton

Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.
Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Luggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax

Nessmith Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson
West White Whitmire Williams Williamson
Wilson Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Carr Colwell Culpepper Evans, B. Glanton Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howard

Irvin, R. Jordan Karrh Lambert Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Milford Nix Owens Peters

Petro Rainey Rush Sam Thomasen TownsenJ Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

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

HB 821. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-34, relating to insurance holding company systems, so as to provide for additional standards; to provide for reports; to provide for requirements for distribution to shareholders; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burton

Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell

Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

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Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick

Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Par ham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Bowman Burruss Calhoun Egan
Evans, B. Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Horton Lambert Larsen, G. K. Matthews, C. McKinney

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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

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HB 822. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to change the provisions relating to time limits for notices of cancellation with respect to property and casualty policies insuring industrial and commercial concerns; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox

Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. C. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin

Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham

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Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush
Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson
Tolbert

Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Colwell Dean Evans, B. Glover Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Horton Irvin, R. Jordan Karrh Knight Matthews, C.

Pinkston Randall Townsend Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 823. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-214, relating to enforcement by the In surance Commissioner of the provisions of Code Title 56, so as to authorize the commissioner to place insurers, agents, brokers, counselors, solicitors and adjusters on probation; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkmau Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush
Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow
Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson

Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

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Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West

White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Ham Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Irvin, R. Lambert Matthews, C. Pinkston

Scott Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

HB 260. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to entitle the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement personnel to certain payments for a disability due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in line of duty; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman

Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs

Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

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Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan

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Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Collins Egan Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard

Knight Lambert Matthews, C. Phillips, R. T. Scott

Townsend Vaughn Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

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

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HB 259. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue; and1 for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Connell of the 87th moves to amend HB 259 by striking the last sentence of Section 1 of said Bill which reads:
"Provided further that during the period 1975-1979, any alcohol and tobacco enforcement officer or agent who has attained twentyfive (25) years of total creditable service and who is fifty-five (55) years of age or over, may voluntarily retire prior to the specified mandatory retirement age."
and inserting in lieu thereof the following sentence:
"Provided further that during the period 1975-1979, any alcohol and tobacco enforcement officer or agent who has attained twentyfive (25) years of total creditable service and who is fifty-five (55) years of age or over, may voluntarily retire prior to the specified mandatory retirement age, or may remain in such capacity until such officer or agent attains sixty-two (62) years of age."

An amendment, offered by Representative Coleman of the 118th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, east amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Bargeron Battle Baugh Burruss Carr Carrell Connell Cooper Crawford Daugherty Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Gignilliat Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkims Hays Howard Howell Hutchinson Irwin

Jones Jordan Keyton Logan Long Marcus1 Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Nix Owens Parham Fairish

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Peters Rainey Ray Reaves Russell, J.

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Sheats Sigman Smyre Snow

Sweat Triplett West Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alxander Bailey Banks Beck Beckham
Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown 'Burton Calhoun Carnes Carter Oastleberry Chance Childers
Childs Clark, L. Clifton
Coleman Colwell
Cox Culpepper Davis Dover Egan Elliott
Felton

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Gammage Glanton Glover Harrison Holmes Horton Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Lucas Mann McDonald Milford Mostiler

Mullinax Nessmith Noble Oxford Park man Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Richardson Ross Sams Scott Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Stone Thomason Thompson Tolbert Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Berry Buck Carlisle Clark, Betty Cole Collims Dean Evans, B. Fraser Greer Hamilton

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Knight Lambert Matthews, C. McKinney Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Pinkston

Rush Russell, W. B. Taggart Toles Townsend Vaughn Ware Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 52, nays 96.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Connell of the 87th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite con stitutional majority to HB 259.

HB 67. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission so as to require periodic and terminal billings for electric, gas and water services to note certain items in a conspicuous manner; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, as amended, so as to require periodic and terminal billings for electric, gas and water services to note certain items in a conspicuous manner; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Code Section, to be designated Code Section 93-309.3, to read as follows:
"93-309.3. Billings for electric, gas or water service; notation of rates and meter reading. Upon the face or back of each periodic and terminal billing for retail consumption of electric, gas and water services' there shall appear a conspicuous notation of the rates applicable to such billing and of the meter reading upon which the billing was computed, including the previous reading and consumption. Where a customer is on a voluntary 'budget bill' or 'levelized bill' agreement, the actual consumption for any period of time may be omitted until the annual anniversary account billing. Where it is impractical or impossible to list the applicable rates on the bill, there will be made readily available to the customer rates upon demand, on which his bill was computed, and a notation shall so appear on the face of the bill where the rates can be obtained."

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Section 2. This Bill shall become effective on July 1, 1976.

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

An amendment, offered by Representative Leggett of the 153rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute to H!B 67 by changing the period on line 21, page 1, to a comma and by adding thereafter the following:
"provided that meter readings shall not be required in cases where utilities provide for meter reading by customers".

An amendment, offered by Representative Dover of the llth, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Hatcher of the 131st, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Childs of the 51st moves to amend the Committee substitute to H.B 67 by adding to line 19, page 1, after "billing" the following:
"including charges for fuel adjustment,".

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 67 by deleting the words "impractical or" on line 25, page 1.

An amendment, offered by Representative Childers of the 15th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.
The following amendment was read:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 67 by adding after line 2 on page 2 the following:

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"provided that electric membership corporations may publish their rates in their news letters and by so doing comply with the terms of this Act".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Baugh Beck Berry Bowman Bray Buck Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Clark, L. Clifton Collins Cox
Crawford Dixon
Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D.
Poster, P. W.

Praser Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harrison Hatcher Horton Howell Hudson Irwin Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton King
Lambert Larsen, W. W.
Lee Long Mann

Marcus McDonald Milford Mostiler Nessmith Oxford Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Richardson Russell, W. B. Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R.
Sweat Thompson
Toles Vaughn Waddle

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beckham Blackshear Bolster Brown Burton Calhoun Games Childers Childs Clark, Betty Cole

Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Felton Poster, R. L. Gammage Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hawkins

Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Jones Kilgore Kreeger Lame, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leggett Leonard Linder

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Logan Lucas Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Mullimax Nix Noble Owens Parkman Parrish Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall

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Ray Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Taggart Thomason Tolbert

Triplett Tucker Twiggs Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Burrusis Daugherty Dean Dent Gignilliat Hamilton

Irvin, J. Knight Matthews, C. Miles Parham Peters

Pinkston Stone Townsend Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 67, nays 95.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Bowman of the 103rd, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Hudson of the 137th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Snow of the 1st, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative McDonald of the 12th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Phillips of the 120th, was read and lost.

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Representative Cole of the 6th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the amendment by Representative Walker of the 115th.

The Walker amendment was again read.

On the motion to reconsider the adoption of the Walker amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Banks Baugh Berry Bray Buck Burruss Carries Carr Carrell
Carter Castleberry Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Cooper

Davis Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage
Greer Ham Hays Howell Hudson King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard

Logan McDonald Milford Parkman Rainey Richardson Ross Rush Shanahan Sheats Snow Thomason Tolbert Vaughn Waddle Wall Watson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Brown Burton Calhoun Carlisle Chance Childs Clifton Colwell Connell Cox

Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leggett Linder

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Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Mostiler Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C.

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Patten, R. L.
Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sigman Smith, V. B.

Smyre Sweat Taggart
Toles
Triplett Tucker Twiggs Walker West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bowman Dean Dent Evans, B. Felton Fraser Hamilton Matthews, C.

Miles Mullinax Noble Peters Pinkston Sizemore Smith, J. R.

Stone Thompson Townsend Ware Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 52, nays 106.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its action in adopting the Walker amendment.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

Representative Jones of the 126th moved that HB 67 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Banks Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bray

Carlisle Games Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Clark, Betty Cole

Cox Culpepper Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

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Gammage Greer Ham Hatcher Horton Howell Hudson Irwin Jones King Knight Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W.

Mann McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Phillips, L. L. Rainey

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Smith, J. R. Thompson Toles Triplett Vaughn Waddle Ware Watson White

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Berry Bolster Brown Buck Burton Carrell Childers
Childs Clark, L. Clifton Coleman
Coiling Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford
Daugherty Davis Dixon
Dover Edwards, C. W. Felton Glanton Glover Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F.
Harrison

Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R, Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jordan Karrh
Keyton Kilgore Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett
Leonard Linder
Logan
Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum
Nix
Noble Owens

Oxford Parkman Parrish Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams
Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre
Snow Sweat Taggart
Thomason
Tolbert Tucker
Twiggs
Walker
Wall
West Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Bowman Burruss
Calhoun Dean Dent Evans, B.

Fraser Gignilliat
Hamilton Matthews, C. Miles

Sizemore Stone
Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 63, nays 101.

The motion was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Buck Burton Games Gairrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Col well Connell Crawford Daugherty Davis

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawking Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson

Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Kilgore Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Log-an Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

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Pinkston Randall Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman

Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Walker Wall West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Beck Bowman Bray
Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carter Clark, Betty Cooper Cox Culpepper Egan Ham Harrison

Horton Howell Hudson Irwin Jones Keyton King-
Knight Kreeger Larsen, W. W. Linder Long McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax

Parkman Patten, G. C. Peters Rainey Ray Reaves Ross Rush Smith, J. R. Thompson Toles Triplet! Waddle Ware Watson White

Those not voting were Representatives:

Dean Edwards, W. Praser Gignilliat

Matthews, C. Miles Patten, R. L. Stone

Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 119, nays 50.

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker called the House to order.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 152), as amended; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 754 as follows:
By striking from Section 3 the following:
"He is authorized to provide legal services for the Legislative Branch of Government and, with the approval of the Committee or the Chairman, to represent the Legislative Branch in matters involving1 litigation.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"He is authorized to provide legal services for the Legislative Branch of Government and, with the approval of the Committee or the Chairman, to represent the interests of the Legislative Branch in matters involving litigation."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman

Bray Buck Burruss
Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers

Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper

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Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher
Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan LongMann Marcus Matthews, D. B. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble
Owens Oxford Parham Parkman
Parrish Patten, G. 0.
Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.
Rainey

Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush
Russell , J.
Russell,. W Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs
Vaughn Waddle Walker Walker Wall Ware
Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Alexander Backham Blackshear Brown Calhoun Clark, Betty Collins Dean Egan Evans, B.

Hill. B. L. Hill. G. Jordan Knight Lambert Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Patten, R. L.

Petro Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Sams Smith, V. B. Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

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

HB 374. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-3009, relating to renewal premiums for policies of accident and sickness insurance, as amended, so as to provide additional circumstances under which the provisions of said Section are inapplicable; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bowman Buck Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Child's Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dent

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser ,, Gammage Gignilliat Glan'ton Glover Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Jones Karrh Kevton

King Knight Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Linder Logan LongLucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters

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Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Scott Shanahan
Sheats

Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey Bray Brown Games Carter Dean Dixon Dover

Ham Hamilton Harrison Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.

Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Leggett Phillips, L. L. Russell, J. Sizemore Sweat Thomason

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Berry Bolster Burruss Burton Calhoun Clark, L. Colwell Daugherty

Egan Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howell Jordan Kilgore Lambei't Leonard Matthews, C.

McDonald Phillips, W. R. Russell, W. B. Sams Townsend Twiggs Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 127, nays 26.

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

HB 482. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Judicial Council of the State of Georgia, approved April 3, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 288), so as to provide that the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia shall promul gate rules and regulations which shall provide for and set the fees to be charged by all official court reporters in this State in all criminal and civil cases; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend HB 482 as follows:
By inserting in the title between the word and semicolon "cases;" and the word "to" (page 1, line 20), the following:
"to provide an effective date;".
By renumbering Section 5 as Section 6 and by adding a new Section 5, to read as follows:
"Section 5. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1976."

The following amendment was read:

Representative Russell of the 53rd moves to amend HB 482 by adding the words, "maximum and minimum" after the word, "the" on line 3, page 2.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Battle Berry Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Bettv Clark, L. Culpepper Da vis Dean

Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Elliott Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Glover Hamilton Hawkins Hudson Irvin, R. Jackson Karrh Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. LongMann McCollum Miles

Mullinax Nessmith Oxford Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Ray Rush Russell, W.. B. Sigman Smith, V. B. Sweat Thompson Tolbert Toles Tucker Waddle Walker Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Bailey Banks Bargeron

Baugh Beck Beckham

Bolster Bowman Bray

Carrell Chance Clifton Coleman Cooper Cox Crawford Dover Edwards, W. Foster, P. W. Glanton Ham Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin

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Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Marcus Matthews, D. R. Milford Mostiler Nix Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Phillips, W. R. Reaves Ross Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smyre Snow Stone Thomason Triplett Twiggs Wall Watson West Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Calhoun Cole Collins Colwell Connell Daugherty Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Fraser Gignilliat Greer Harden Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. F. Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Jordan Lane, W. J. Leonard Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Noble Owens Patten, G. C. Peters

Petro Pinkston Rainey Randall Richardson Russell, J. Smith, J. R. Taggart Townsend Vaughn Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 72.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dover Edwards, C. W. Elliott
Evans, W. D. Pelton
Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat

Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leg'gett Linder Logan Long Mann
Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald

McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Rush Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smyre
Snow
Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Whitmire Wiliamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, John Carter Childers

Fraser Russell, W. B. Sigman

Toles Tucker

Those not voting were Representatives:

Brown Buck Burruss Burton

Calhoun Chance Cole Collins

Colwell Connell Daugherty Dent

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Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Gammage Glover Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Howard Howell Jessup Jordan

Kilgore Lane, W. J. Leonard Lucas Matthews, C. Owens Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Pinkston Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Ross

Russell, J. Scott Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Taggart Townsend Vaughn Ware Wheeler White Williams Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 116, nays

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

Representative Harris of the 138th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 482, as amended. Had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 0.

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

HB 377. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend Title 68 of the Code of Georgia, relating to motor vehicles, so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the drivers and equipment of motor contract carriers and motor common carriers which conflict with the rules and regulations of the Georgia

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Public Service Commission pertaining to motor carrier safety; and for other purposes1.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 1.

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

HB 528. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia relating to the amount of interest charged a taxpayer for income tax purposes and the amount of interest paid to a taxpayer for income tax purposes; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, specifically Ga. Laws 1931, Extra. Sess., p. 52, as amended particularly by Ga. Laws 1971, p. 673; Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 7, 32, as amended particularly by Ga. Laws 1961, p. 53; Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 7, 39; Ga. Laws 1963, pp. 18, 22; Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 7, 42, as amended particularly by Ga. Laws 1963, pp. 18, 24; Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 7, 44; Ga. Laws 1937-38, Sess., pp. 77, 94, as amended particularly by Ga. Laws 1971, p. 378, and Ga. Laws 1973, p. 50'7; and Ga. Laws 1937-38, Extra Sess., pp. 77, 94, as amended particularly by Ga. Laws 1945, pp. 272, 274, and Ga. Laws 1955, pp. 455, 458, relating to the amount of interest charged a taxpayer for income tax purposes and the amount of interest paid to a taxpayer for income tax purposes; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Ga. Laws 1931, Extra. Sess., p. 52, as amended partic ularly by Ga. Laws 1971, p. 673, relating to interest and additions to tax in case of deficiencies is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) If any amount of tax imposed by this law is not paid on or before the last date prescribed for payment, interest on such payment at the rate of nine percent per annum shall be paid for the period from such last date to the date paid."
Section 2. Ga. Laws I960', pp. 7, 32, as amended particularly by

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Ga. Laws 1961, p. 53, relating to employee refunds and credits is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (c) (1) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) (1) to read as follows:
"(c) Overpayment.-- (1) To the extent that the aforesaid credit, together with other credits allowed by law, is in excess of the employee's income tax liability for said taxable year, as shown on an income tax return filed by such employee for that year, such overpayment shall be considered as taxes erroneously paid to be credited or refunded as herein provided. Such overpayment shall be credited to such person's estimated income tax liability for the succeeding taxable year unless such person shall claim a refund therefor; however, the Commissioner is authorized to consider any final return showing an overpayment as per se a claim for refund. An overpayment shall bear no interest if credit is given therefor; amounts refunded as overpayments shall bear interest at the rate of nine percent per annum but only after 90 days from the due date of the final return showing the overpayment, or from the due date of such final return, whichever is later."
Section 3. Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 7, 39, relating to failure by individual to pay estimated income tax is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Addition to the tax.--In the case of any underpayment of estimated tax by an individual, except as provided in subsection (d), there shall be added to the income tax under section 92-3101 for the taxable year an amount determined at the rate of nine percent per annum upon the amount of the underpayment (deter mined under subsection (b) ) for the period of the underpayment (determined under subsection (c))."
Section 4. Ga. Laws 1963, pp. 18, 22, relating to failure by corpora tion to pay estimated income tax is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (1) to read as follows:
"(1) Addition to the tax.--In case of any underpayment of estimated tax by a corporation, except as provided in subsection (4), there shall be added to the tax under section 92-3102 for the taxable year an amount determined at the rate of nine percent per annum upon the amount of the underpayment (determined under subsection (2)) for the period of the underpayment (determined under sub section (3) )."
Section 5. Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 7, 42, as amended particularly by Ga. Laws 1963, pp. 18, 24, relating to refunds and credits of estimated tax is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows:

"(c) Overpayment.--To the extent that the aforesaid credit, together with other credits allowed by law, is in excess of the tax-

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payer's income tax liability for said taxable year, as shown on an income tax return filed by such taxpayer for that year, such over payment shall be considered as taxes erroneously paid to be credited or refunded as herein provided. Such overpayment shall be credited to the taxpayer's estimated income tax liability for the succeeding taxable year unless such taxpayer shall claim a refund therefor; however, the Commissioner is authorized: to consider any final return showing an overpayment as per se a claim for refund. An overpayment shall bear no interest if credit is given therefor; amounts refunded as overpayments shall bear interest at the rate of nine percent per annum but only after 90 days from the filingdate of the final return showing the overpayment, or from the due date of such final return whichever is the later."

Section 6. Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 7, 44, relating to assessable penalties, additions to tax, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety sub section (e) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) to read as follows:

"(e) Interest.--If the tax imposed by this Chapter on em ployers is not paid on the date prescribed for payment in section 92-3305b, and is not adjusted as authorized in section 92-3306b, interest on the unpaid amount at the rate of nine percent per annum shall be paid for the period from the due date thereof (irrespective of any extension of time for payment) until the date of payment, the same to be assessed and collected as part of the tax."
Section 7. Ga. Laws 1937-38, Extra. Sess., pp. 77, 94, as amended particularly by Ga. Law 1971, p. 378, and Ga. Laws 1973, p. 507, relating to refunds is hereby amended by striking in its entirety sub section (a) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Appropriation. There is hereby appropriated from the proceeds1 of every tax and license imposed by law a sum sufficient to refund to taxpayers any and all such taxes which may be deter mined to have been erroneously or illegally assessed and collected from such taxpayers under the laws of Georgia, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily and interest thereon at the rate of nine percent per annum from the date of payment of same to the State Revenue Commissioner. Such refunds shall be drawn from the treasury on warrants of the Governor issued upon itemized requisitions showing in each instance the person to whom the refund is to be made, the amount thereof and the reason therefor."

Section 8. Ga. Laws 1937-38, Extra. Sess., pp. 77, 94, as amended particularly by Ga. Laws 1945, pp. 272, 274, and Ga. Laws 1955, pp. 455, 458, relating to the procedure for granting refunds is hereby further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) Procedure for granting. In any case in which it shall be determined that an erroneous or illegal collection of tax or

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license has been made by the Commissioner, the taxpayer from whom such tax or license was collected may, at any time within three years after the date of the payment of same to the State Revenue Commissioner, file a claim for refund with the said Com missioner in writing and in such form and containing such informa tion as the Commissioner may require, to include a summary state ment of the grounds upon which the taxpayer relies: Provided, that should any person be prevented from filing such application be cause of his own or his counsel's service in the armed forces during said period, this period of limitation shall date from his or his counsel's discharge, as the case may be, from the service. In the event the taxpayer desires a conference or hearing before the Com missioner in connection with any claim for refund, he shall so specify in writing in the claim, and if the claim conforms with the requirements of this section the said Commissioner shall grant such a conference at a time he shall specify. The Commissioner or his delegate shall consider information contained in taxpayer's claims for refund and such other information as may be available and shall approve or disapprove the taxpayer's claim and notify such taxpayer of his action. In the event any claim for refund is approved, the Commissioner shall forthwith proceed under sub section (a) of this section to give effect to the terms thereof: Pro vided, further, that any taxpayer whose claim for refund is denied by the Commissioner or his delegate, or with respect to whose claim no decision is rendered by the Commissioner or his delegate within one year from the date of filing said claim, shall have the right to sue for refund in the superior court of the county of the residence of the taxpayer, unless the taxpayer be a railroad or other public service corporation or nonresident, in which event the tax payer shall have the right to suit for refund in the superior court of the county in which is located the taxpayer's principal place of doing business in Georgia, or in which the taxpayer's chief or highest corporate officer or employee resident in Georgia maintains his office: Provided, however, that if the taxpayer is a nonresident individual or foreign corporation having no place of doing business and no officer or employee resident, and maintaining his office, in this State, the taxpayer shall have the right to sue for refund in the superior court of Fulton County or in the superior court of the county in which the State Revenue Commissioner in office at the time the suit is filed resides. No suit or proceeding for the recovery of a refund hereunder shall be begun before the expiration
of one year from the date of filing the claim for refund unless the
State Revenue Commissioner or his delegate renders a decision
thereon within that time, nor after the expiration of two years
from the date said claim is denied: Provided, however, that the
two-year period herein prescribed for filing suits for refund shall
be extended for such period as may be agreed upon in writing be
tween the taxpayer and the Commissioner during said two-year
period or any extension thereof."

Section 9. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law, and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after April 1, 1975.

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Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 103, nays 16.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passied, by substitute.

Representatives Childers of the 15th, Sweat of the 150th and McKinney of the 35th each stated that he wished to be recorded as voting "nay" on the passage of HB 528, by substitute.

Representative Howard of the 19th moved that HB 528, by substitute be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The motion prevailed and HB 528, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 532. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to increase the interest rate on delinquent taxes; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, so as to increase the interest rate on delinquent taxes; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from subsection (c) of Section 16 of said Act the following:
"When any dealer fails to remit the tax, or any portion thereof,

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on or before the day when such tax shall be required by law to be paid, there shall be added to the amount due interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum from the date due until paid;" and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"When any dealer fails to remit the tax, or any portion thereof, on or before the day when such tax shall be required by law to be paid, there shall be added to the amount due interest at the rate of nine percent (9%) per annum from the date due until paid; provided that, any other provisions of law notwithstanding, there shall be added to all refunds of taxes illegally or erroneously col lected under this Act, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily, interest at the rate of nine percent (9 r/r) per annum from the date of collection until refunded."

Section 2. The increased rate of interest for delinquent taxes under Section 1 of this Act shall apply to taxes remaining delinquent on April 1, 1975, and be computed from such date.

Section 3. This Act shall become effective on April 1, 1975.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Castleberry Chance Childers

Childs Clifton Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Pelton Foster, R. L. Gammage Greer Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins

Hays Holmes Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder

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Rainey Richardson Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Waddle Walker Wall Watson Williamson Wilson

Those voting1 in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Bargeron Baugh Blackshear Bowman Brown Carr Carter Clark, Betty Clark, L. Coleman Colwell Dean Dent Dixon Dover Evans, B.

Foster, P. W. Fraser Glanton Glover Ham Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jes'sup Lee Leonard Logan Matthews, D. R. Milford Owens Oxford

Parham Parkman Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Ross Sheats Sweats Thomason
Tucker Twiggs West White Whitmire Williams Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Carrell Cole Collins Connell Cooper Daugherty Evans, W. D. Gignilliat Hamilton Harden HarriSj J. F. Horton Howell

Hudson Jordan Kilgore Lane, Dick Lucas Marcus Matthews, C. McKinnev Nix Noble Patten, G. C. Petro

Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Reaves Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Smith, J. R. Townsend Vaugiin Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 90, nays 53.

The Chair voted "aye" thereon.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 91, nays 53.

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

Representative Knight of the 67th moved that HB 532, by substitute, be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The motion prevailed and HB 532, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 104. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68-602, relating to the exemption of certain motor vehicles from regulation as motor common carriers so as to change the provisions relative to the exemption of motor vehicles operating within the corporate limits of municipalities; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68-602, relating to the exemption of certain motor vehicles; from regulation as motor common carriers, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the exemption of motor vehicles operating within the corporate limits of municipalities; to provide for all matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY TPIE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 68-602, relating to the exemption of certain motor vehicles from regulation as motor common carriers, as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and sub stituting- in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) Taxicabs, buses and motor vehicles engaged in heavy and specialized hauling and rigging which operate within the corporate limits of municipalities and are subject to regulation by the govern ing authorities of such municipalities; and this exception shall apply to taxicabs and buses even though such vehicles may in the prosecu tion of their regular business occasionally go beyond the corporate limits of such municipalities, provided they do not operate to or from fixed termini outside of said limits."
Section 2. Said Code Section is further amended by striking sub section (c) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsec tion (c) to read as follows:

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"(c) Motor vehicles operated exclusively within the corporate limits of cities or towns with a population of 25,000 or less, accord ing to the United States Decennial Census of 19701 or any future such census."

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

The following amendment was read:

Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend HB 104 by deleting Section 2 and by renumbering Section 3 as Section 2.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carries Carr Castleberry Chance Childens Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean

Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup

Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish

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Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Scott

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson

Tolbert Toles Triplett Vaughn Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Carrell Carter Clark, Betty Cooper

Greer Patten, R. L. Russell, J. Tucker

Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Buck Childs Cole Collins Colwell Daugherty Dixon Evans, B. Fraser Gignilliat

Harris, B. B. Howell Jordan Lambert Marcus Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Noble Patten, G. C.

Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Sweat Town send Wheeler Ware Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 138, nays 13.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Alexander of the 38th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Beck Carrell Clark, Betty Dixon

Foster, P. W. Greer Harris, B. B. Hutchinson

Russell, J. Sheats Sweat Wall

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Ghilders Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Colwell Connell
Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison
Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessiup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long
Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R.

McCollum McDonold Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Par ham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

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Watson West White

Whitmire Williams Williamson

Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bolster Childs Cole Collins Daugherty Evans, B. Gignilliat Howell

Jordan Lane, W. J. Marcus Matthews, C. McKinney Noble Patten, G. C.

Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rush Thompson Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 12, nays 146.

The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Sweat of the 150th stated that they had intended to vote "nay" on the passage of H'B 104, by substitute, as amended.

HB 89. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Electric Membership Corporations Act so as to provide that directors of electric membership corporations may be compensated for their services rendered on behalf of such corporations; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 1.

The 'Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 539. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 100th, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to authorize the Governor to convene a committee to be composed of himself, the chief justice and the chairman of the Judicial Council to ascertain whether or not the Attorney General is incapacitated under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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The report of the 'Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 0.

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

HE 491. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3002 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of the word "nonresident" for income tax purposes, to clarify the definition of the word "nonresident"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 98, nays 2.

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

SB 50. By Senators Eldridge of the 7th and Sutton of the 9th:
A 'Bill to amend an Act providing for the indemnification for honey bees or bee-keeping fixtures ordered destroyed by the State Entomolo gist because of infection by contagious disease; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes 108, nays 0.

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

HB 288. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-108, relating to jury boxes, so as to provide for the creation of plans for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechanical or electronic means; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, nays 0.

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

Representative Larsen of the 27th requested the Journal show that, pursuant to Rule 195, he abstained from voting on the passage of HiB 288.

HB 147. By Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Patten of the 146th and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Scenic Trails Act" so as to change the definition of the term "Department"; to provide for bikeways; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 7.

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

Representative Larsen of the 27th moved that HB 147 be immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

The motion prevailed and HB 147 was ordered! immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 492. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3201 of the Code of Georgia to provide a definition of who must file an income tax return; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Section 92-3201 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, so as to provide for a definition of who must file an income tax return; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Section 92-3201 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding at the end of subsection (3) and of subsection (4) the following:

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", unless otherwise provided in the Income Tax Act of 1931, as amended",

so that when so amended, said Section shall read as follows:

"92-3201. Who must file returns. An income tax return with respect to the tax imposed by this law shall be filed with the State Revenue Commissioner by the following:

(1) Every resident who is required to file a Federal income tax return for the taxable year.

(2) Every nonresident who has Federal gross income from sources within this State.

(3) Every resident estate or trust that is required to file a Federal income tax return, unless otherwise provided in the Income Tax Act of 1931, as amended.

(4) Every nonresident estate or trust that has Federal gross income from sources within this State, unless otherwise provided in the Income Tax Act of 1931, as amended.

The State Revenue Commissioner may by regulation require taxpayers to file with the return required by this law a copy of all or any part of the taxpayers' Federal income tax return for the corresponding period."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

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, by substitute, the ayes were 102, nays 0.

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

HB 564. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5703, relating to the levy of ad valorem taxes, so as to require certain information to be included on notices of taxes due sent to taxpayers of counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, so as to require certain information to be in cluded on notices of taxes due and notices of assessments sent to tax payers of counties and municipalities; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end of Code Sec tion 92-5703, relating to levy of ad valorem taxes, to read as follows:

"The notice of ad valorem taxes due sent to taxpayers of counties and municipalities shall include thereon both the returned value of the property of the taxpayer subject to taxation and the assessed value thereof after being reduced as provided by this Code Section.",

so that when so amended Code Section 92-5703 shall read as follows:

"92-5703. Tax to be levied by whom.--All tangible property subject to taxation by the State, any county, or any other taxing jurisdiction shall be returned by the taxpayers as provided by law at its fair market value, and shall be assessed at forty percent (40%) of said fair market value and taxed according to said forty percent (40%) of its fair market value on a levy made by each respective taxing jurisdiction. They levy for State taxation shall be made by the Governor with the assistance of the State Revenue Commissioner.

It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly of this State that the value of tangible property as referred to in the tax laws of this State shall be forty percent (40%) of the fair market value of such property. The requirement contained herein that all municipal corporations assess at forty percent (40%) of fair market value shall not apply to any municipal corporation whose ratio of assessed value to fair market value exceed forty percent (40%) for the tax year 1971, provided, however, that any municipal corporation so exempted shall in no event assess at a ratio less than forty percent (40%).

The notice of ad valorem taxes due sent to taxpayers of coun ties and municipalities shall include thereon both the returned value of the property of the taxpayer subject to taxation and the assessed value thereof after being reduced as provided by this Code Section."

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Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in subsection (b) of Code Section 92-6911, relating to duties of county boards of tax assessors, after the words "property classifications", the following:

", the returned value of property of the taxpayer subject to taxation and the assessed value thereof after being reduced,",

so that when so amended subsection (b) of Code Section 92-6911 shall read as follows:

"92-6911. (b) Notice contents.--The notice required to be given by the board of county tax assessors under subsection (a) of this Section shall be dated and contain the name and last known address of the taxpayer, and, if the assessment of the value of the taxpayer's property is changed, the notice shall contain the amount of the previousi assessment, the amount of the current assessment, and the year for which the new assessment is applicable. In all cases, the notice shall contain a brief description of the assessed property broken down into real and personal property classifica tions, the returned value of property of the taxpayer subject to taxation and the assessed value thereof after being reduced, and a reference to the applicable time period for residents and non residents in which an appeal may be demanded."

Section 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1976, and shall apply to the tax year beginning on January 1, 1976, and all suc ceeding years.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 0.

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

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 289. By Representatives Evans of the &9th, Pinkston of the 100th, Banks of the 104th and others:
A 'Bill to amend Code Section 59-101, relating to the appointment, number, qualifications, terms and removal of jury commissioners, so as to provide that members of the board of jury commissioners shall be appointed by the senior judge of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 289 as follows:
On line 9, page 1, by striking the word "two" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "three"
and
One line 20, page 2, by striking the word "two" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "three"

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Buck Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Clark, Betty Clark, L. Connell Cooper

'Culpepper Da vis Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Gignilliat Glanton Ham Harden Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howell Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh King
Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Logan Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald Milford Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens

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Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pink stem Richardson

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Rush Russell, J. Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert

Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bargeron Baugh Blackshear Brown Calhoun Carter CWldrs Ghilds Cbleman Dean Dixon Dover Elliott

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glover Hill, B. L. Holmes Hudson Irvin, J. Keyton Kilgore Larsen, G. K. Leggett Linder

Long Mostiler Noble Parham Phillips, R. T. Ray
Scott Sigman Stone Sweat Toles Wall White Williamson.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Btray Burruss Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Cox Crawford Daugherty Dent Fraser Greer Hamilton Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. G. Harrison Horton Howard Irvin, R. Knight Kreeger Lambert Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McKinney Miles Patten, G. C. Rainey

Randall Reaves Rossi Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sizemore Smyre Townsend Twiggs Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 93, nays 44.

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

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Representative Larsen of the 119th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:

SR 41. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Reynolds of the 48th and Holloway of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the installation of protective devices at railroad cross ings; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, as a result of efforts of the General Assembly and Department of Transportation, electronic protective devices are being installed at 100 railroad crossings this year, where only 20 were installed two years ago and 56 last year; and
WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly are still con cerned at the number of accidents and loss of life at railroad crossings in this State and at the possibility of additional accidents involving school buses; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, enacted by the General Assembly in 1973, provides procedures for the installa tion of protective devices at railroad crossings, when such protection is reasonably necessary for the safety of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, any municipal or county governing authority as pro vided by current law may order the protection of a grade crossing by the installation of such devices; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation provides for a division of cost of acquisition and installation and maintenance responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this Body do hereby express their concern over the number of accidents and loss of life at railroad crossings and at the possibility of additonal accidents in volving school buses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each county board of educa tion of each independent school district is hereby requested to send to the Department of Transportation and to their respective county or municipal governing authority a listing of all railroad crossings which their school buses use and which have no electronic protective devices. The said boards of election should identify which railroad crossings they consider the most dangerous.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the chairman of each county board of education and board of education of each independent school district.

HR 236. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th and Lane of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the installation of protective devices at railroad cross ings; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, as a result of efforts of the General Assembly and Department of Transportation, electronic protective devices are being installed at 100' railroad crossings this year, where only 20 were installed two years ago and 56 last year; and
WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly are still con cerned at the number of accidents and loss of life at railroad crossings in this State and at the possibility of additional accidents involving school buses; arid
WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, enacted by the General Assembly in 1973, provides procedures for the installa tion of protective devices at railroad crossings when such protection is reasonably necessary for the safety of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, any municipal or county governing authority, as pro vided by current law, may order the protection of a grade crossing by the installation of such devices; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation provides for a division of cost of acquisition and installation and maintenance responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby express their concern over the number of accidents and loss of life at railroad crossings and at the possibility of additional accidents involving school buses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each county board of educa tion and the board of education of each independent school district is hereby requested to send to the Department of Transportation and to their respective county or municipal governing authority a listing of all railroad crossings which their school buses use and which have no electronic protective devices. The said boards of education should iden tify which railroad crossings they consider the most dangerous.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of

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this resolution to the chairman of each county board of education and board of education of each independent school district.

HR 237. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Board of Natural Resources to lower fees at State parks for senior citizens and retired persons; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the senior citizens and retired persons of the State of Georgia need more recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, State parks can provide that recreation for these people in a fair way; and
WHEREAS, during their years of employment they contributed substantially through their tax dollars to the development of the State Park System in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, senior citizens and retired persons generally subsist on minimum and/or fixed incomes; and
WHEREAS, few opportunities for reasonably priced leisure time activities are available to this group.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby re quest the Board of the Department of Natural Resources to permit senior citizens and retired persons 55 years of age and older use of the State park facilities in Georgia with a reduction in the customary $3.00 per night fee during the period from Sunday night through Thursday night of each week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Board of Natural Resources.

HR 238. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Murphy of the 18th and Lambert of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION
Requesting the Governor to take certain action with respect to application of a Share-The-Work Program; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, there exists in the State of Georgia and through'.;u: the nation an alarming increase in the numbers of unemployed workers; and

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WHEREAS, the continuing unavailability of employment for these workers prolongs Statewide economic ill health and is detrimental to individual and family well-being and morale; and

WHEREAS, in the early 1930's, during a period of national eco nomic depression, a program, devised by Mr. Garnett McKinley Kirk, was successfully employed for allocating available work among the normally employed work force, which program was referred to as the Share-The-Work Program; and

WHEREAS, such a program would require voluntary concessions by labor and management to reschedule work time in such a way that the normal complement of workers would remain employed, therefore resulting in full employment and job security for workers and, for the employer, assurance that a fully trained work force would be avail able during changing economic conditions; and

WHEREAS, support for such a program has been forthcoming from such groups' as the Georgia Association on Economic Welfare and Safety Committee, -the primary concern of which is the welfare of Georgia workers; and

WHEREAS, substantial benefits to Georgia workers, industry and employers can accrue from the establishment of a Share-The-Work Program; and

WHEREAS, serious efforts should be undertaken with respect to application of a Share-The-Work Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Governor is hereby respectfully re quested and authorized to take such action as may be necessary to effect an appropriate application of a Share-The-Work Program for the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governor is authorized to solicit and require the cooperation of the Department of Labor in the application of any such program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable George D. Busbee, Gov ernor.

HR 239. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Johnson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the United States Congress to adopt appropriate legisla tion providing that one of the major purposes of Lake Sidney Lanier is for recreation; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, Lake Sidney Lanier which was created by the construc tion of Buford Dam, was a project of the U. S. Army, Corps of En gineers; and

WHEREAS, Lake Lanier reached its normal level in 1959 after construction of Buford Dam was completed in 1957; and

WHEREAS, since 1959, Lake Lanier has become one of the major recreational areas in the United States, attracting approximately 15 million recreational visitors in 1973; and

WHEREAS, as the population of the metropolitan area of Atlanta continues to increase, with projections of almost 2 million in 1980 and 3-1/2 million by 2000, the recreational impact of Lake Lanier will be come progressively greater; and

WHEREAS, Lake Lanier is a major resource serving many im portant purposes, but its profound impact on Georgia and the Southeast as a recreational resource should be formally recognized by Congress so that any plans for the use of Lake Lanier will not diminish its rec reational value.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the United States Congress is hereby urged to adopt appropriate legislation recognizing recreation as one of the major purposes of Lake Sidney Lanier and insuring that future plans for the use of this great resource will be in conformity with its value as one of the nation's major recreational facilities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to each member of the Georgia delega tion to the United States Congress.

HR 240. By Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th and Adams of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the installation of protective devices at railroad cross ings; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, as a result of efforts of the General Assembly and Department of Transportation, electronic protective devices are being installed at 100 railroad crossings this year, where only 20 were installed two years ago and 56 last year; and
WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly are still con cerned at the number of accidents and loss of life at railroad crossings in this State and at the possibility of additional accidents involving school buses; and

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WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, enacted by the General Assembly in 1973, provides procedures for the installa tion of protective devices at railroad crossings when such protection is reasonably necessary for the safety of the traveling public; and

WHEREAS, any municipal or county governing authority may order the protection of a grade crossing by the installation of such devices; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation provides for a division of cost of acquisition and installation and maintenance responsibilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby express their concern over the number of accidents and loss of life at railroad crossings and at the possibility of additional accidents involving school buses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each county board of educa tion and the board of education of each independent school district is hereby requested to send to the Department of Transportation and to their respective county or municipal governing authority a listing of all railroad crossings which their school buses use and which have no electronic protective devices. The said boards of education should identify which railroad crossings they consider the most dangerous.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the chairman of each county board of education and board of education of each independent school district.

HR 241. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Wood of the 9th and many others:
A RESOLUTION
Designating the Recreational Complex to be located on Picnic Island of Lake Lanier Islands as "The James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd Recrea tional Center"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable James H. "Sloppy" Floyd passed away on December 20, 1974; and
WHEREAS, "Sloppy", as he was known by his countless friends, served with distinction as a member of the House of Representatives from 1953 until his untimely death; and
WHEREAS, he best served the people of Georgia as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives, in

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which capacity he was constantly striving to foster and maintain a program of sound fiscal management for the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, "Sloppy" was known as a man who was firm in his beliefs but who was fair and honest with his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to rec ognize the achievements and accomplishments of this outstanding and distinguished Georgian and American.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Recreational Complex to be lo cated on Picnic Island of Lake Lanier Islands is hereby designated and named "The James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd Recreational Center" in memory of and as a perpetual memorial to the Honorable James H. "Sloppy" Floyd.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake Lanier Islands Authority is hereby authorized and directed to erect an appropriate marker or monument at a location near the entrance to the Recreational Complex to be located on Picnic Island of Lake Lanier Islands desig nating the area as "The James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd Recreational Center".'

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. James H. "Sloppy" Floyd and to Mr. David A. Rankin, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lake Lanier Islands Authority.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 235. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Walker of the 115th and Irwin of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Lome Greene to appear before the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Lome Greene is fondly known to the citizens of this State as Ben Cartwright, the Patriarch of the Ponderosa; and
WHEREAS, in that role he has been an outstanding success; and
WHEREAS, since 1958 when he was signed by David Dortot to star as Ben Cartwright in "Bonanza", the series has become one of the most popular shows of all time and was at one time viewed by more than 400' million viewers each week; and

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WHEREAS, he is a native of Ottawa, Canada, and studied chemical engineering at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario; and

WHEREAS, he began his theatrical career at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, became the "Voice of Canada" for the Canadian Broadcasting Company, and has achieved remarkable success as Ben Cartwright for 17 years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a cordial in vitation to Lome Greene to appear before this body on March 5, 1975.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Lome Greene.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 25, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford
Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.

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Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart

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Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering to their names were Representatives:

Cox Dean Edwards, W. Greer Horton

Irvin, R. Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Scott Smith, J. R. Wheeler

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Grover Cook, Superannuated Baptist minister, Rt. 1, Cedartown, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Tuesday, February 25, 1975

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Tuesday, February 25, 1975, and submits the following:

HB 15. Teachers Retirement System, Adjusted

HB 20. Motor Vehicle, Unlawful to Alter Suspension System

HB 41. Boat Safety, Selling of Flotation Devices

HB 44. Taxes & Licenses, Fees, Refund

HB 115. Teachers Retirement, Creditable Service

HB 183. Bail Jumping, Crime of, Create

HB 194. Campaign Activity, Polling Places

HB 224. School Bus Drivers, Sick Leave

HB 236. Federal-State Shipping point, Retirement

HB 254. Multi-Judge Circuits: Disposal of Business

HB 319. Joint Municipal Retirement, Employee

HB 365. Revenue, Interest on Unpaid Taxes

HB 413. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Sold Retail

HB 414. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed

HB 423. Banks, Number of Bank Offices

HB 449. Georgia Title Insurance Act, Enact

HB 481. State Office of Housing, Farmers Home Adm.

HB 527. Taxes; Assessed or Refunds Claimed; Corrections IRS

HB 586. Property, Settlements of Suits

HB 588. Presentence Hearings, Death Penalty

HB 613. Elections, Prohibit Firearms

HB 614. General & Municipal Elections; Procedures

HB 617. Motor Fuel Tax: Ultimate Consumer

HB 694. Prisoners; Special Leave Community Programs

HB 695. Youthful Offender Act; Redefine Conviction

HB 708. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Fail to Register

HR 77-310. Law Officer Killed, Indemnification

SB

8. APEG: Age of Children for Beginning School

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SB

13. Candidates, Two Political Parties

SB

51. Anti-Freeze, Inspection

SB

83. State Speed Zones, Maximum Speed

SB

89. Ga. Comm. National Bicentennial; Membership

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolution in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 930. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Greene County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 931. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Madison so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to appoint a recorder of the Mayor's Court and fix his compensation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 932. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 933. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Judge of the Probate Court, Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Morgan County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee system of compensa tion so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Morgan County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 934. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to adopt the Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act; to re view; classify, consolidate and supersede the laws relating to landlords and tenants of residential property; to create a new Code Title; to provide a short title ("Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act") ; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 935. By Representatives Glover of the 32nd, and Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-207, relating to the qualifications of applicants for certification as certified public accountants, so as to authorize the substitution of certain experience as an employee of the U. S. General Accounting Office in lieu of the practical experience in public accounting presently required; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 936. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutehinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend "The Uniform Rules of the Road", Georgia Code Title 68A; to make certain technical clarifications; to amend certain typo graphical errors; to define motorized bicycles; to provide for the en forcement of laws in public areas; to clarify the exemptions granted to certain emergency vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 937. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission so as to change the provisions for disposing of contraband wildlife, or parts thereof, which have been seized under the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 938. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff and the ordinary (now Judge of the Probate Court) of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to feeding prisoners confined in the county jail; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 939. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to make it unlawful for any person who is required to have on his person any license issued

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under the provisions of said Act to refuse to allow the inspection of such license by Conservation Rangers of the Dept. of Natural Re sources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 940. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Dixon of the 151st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Harden of the 154th, Phillips of the 120th, Rush of the 121st, Miles of the 86th, Adams of the 79th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act" so as to provide for an extension of time relative to the issuance of a license without examination; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 941. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to pro vide for a new Code Chapter relative to prejudgment garnishments; to provide grounds for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for peti tions for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for prejudgment garn ishment bonds; to provide for services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 942. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Educa tion of Brantley County; to provide for education posts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 943. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County so as to provide for a quorum at meetings of the mayor and council; to provide for a minimum number of votes for the passage of ordinances and resolutions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 944. By Representative Bargeron of the 83rd:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide certain minimum standards pre requisite to the original incorporation of a municipality so as to strike the prohibition concerning incorporation within a certain distance from another municipality; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 945. By Representatives Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing, authorities use the county assessment on property which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain munici palities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 946. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Charlton County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensa tion of the clerk; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 947. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff and judge of the probate court of Charlton County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 948. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Charlton County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for a change in the disposition of certain commissions allowed tax commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 949. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Charlton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 950. By Representative Dixon of the 151st, and Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Waycross and Ware County De velopment Authority so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 951. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain officers of Polk County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputies; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 952. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd:
A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 953. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Jones of the 126th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham shall be elected by the voters of Chatham County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 954. By Representative Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of the Tax Commissioner of Montgomery County so as to provide for determination of the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 955. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-7 relating to indictments, present ments and accusations in general so as to provide that two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment or accusation in certain circumstances; to provide for relief from prejudicial joinder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 956. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-18, relating to nonprofit medical service corporations so as to include optometric care in the medical

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services which a nonprofit medical service corporation may provide; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 957. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Clinch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the automobiles used by the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 958. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Homerville so as to provide the time period within which candidates shall qualify for the offices of mayor and aldermen; to provide for the numbering of positions of membership on the council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 959. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Calhoun County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 960. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Warrenton; to prescribe the corporate limits of said city; to provide for the government of said city and its corporate powers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 961. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Lincoln County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the said sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 962. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the Act of 1922 so as to change the term of office of board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County from two to four years, to fix the term of office, to provide compensation for such officers, to provide for their election, to provide for the conduct of their office and duties, and for other purposes", so as to change the compensation, expenses and allowances of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 963. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lincoln County (now Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County) so as to change the salary of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 964. By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 67-2002, relating to the procedure for declaring and creating mechanic's and materialmen's liens so as to provide that in order for a lien to be effective against the owner of property, the owner must be notified within 15 days after the claim of lien is filed with the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 965. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Tift County so as to provide that a member of the board of commissioners from commissioner districts 2r 4 and 5 shall be ineligible for the office of chairman unless he resigns from office by a certain date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 234-965. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th, Collins of the 144th, Castleberry of the lllth, Phillips of the 120th, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Oxford of the 116th, Carrell of the 75th, Lane of the 81st, Nessmith of the 82nd, and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to classify real property as a separate class of tangible property for tax ation purposes, and to provide that such property's value shall be de termined in accordance with the use to which such property is being devoted by the owner and to provide for the payment of additional

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taxes on real property when it is sold and the sales price is higher than the assessed value; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 966. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Washington County so as to change the method of selecting jurors; to provide for civil and criminal trials by a jury of six persons; to provide for the com pensation of jurors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 967. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Bibb County and providing for the drawing of grand juries so as to provide that the grand jury shall be sworn when first empaneled and need not be sworn thereafter even though its life extends beyond the term of court when originally drawn; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 968. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 969. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Long County; to provide for the rights, duties and liabilities of said office; to provide for the election of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 970. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 971. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Waddle of the 113th, Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, Nix and Harrison of the 20th, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill comprehensively to revise and codify the laws of this State regulating the practice of professional engineering and the practice of land surveying; to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions and trades, so as to codify the laws relating to professional engineering and land surveying as Code Chapter 84-21; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 972. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to provide for a code of ethics for members of all boards, commissions and authorities of State government created by general statute; to provide for the removal of members who violate said code of ethics; to provide procedures connected therewith; to provide for hearings; to provide for vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 903. By Representative Daugherty of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, known as the "Georgia Election Code" so as to require a certain affidavit in connection with qualifying for party nomination; to provide that making certain false statements shall constitute the crime of false swearing and to provide for penalties in connection therewith; to amend Code Title 34A, known as the "Ga. Municipal Election Code"; and for other purposes.

HB 904. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County so as to provide that the town shall be a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession, may contract, may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded in the courts, and may have and use a common seal; and for other purposes.

HB 905. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Hill of the 127th, Thompson of the 93rd, Davis of the 56th, Scott of the 37th, Dean of the 29th, McKinney of the 35th, Taggart of the 125th, Alexander of the 38th, and Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to authorize counties and municipalities to establish homesteading programs; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for the acquisition of property and qualifications for use in homesteading programs; to provide for qualifications for participants in homesteading programs; and for other purposes.

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HB 906. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Bray of the 70th, Ham of the 80th, and Patten of the 149th:
A Bill to provide for efficient fiscal management by excusing the payment of ad valorem intangible personal property taxes when a tax payer's total bill is less than a certain amount; and for other purposes.

HB 907. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing that the State Revenue Commissioner shall examine the tax digests of the several counties to compare said digests for the purpose of ascertaining whether the valuation of the various classes of property for taxation purposes as made in the re spective counties is reasonably uniform as between the counties; and for other purposes.

HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles, so as to authorize police officers to remove a ve hicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffic hazard; and for other purposes.

HB 909. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 68A, known as the "Uniform Rules of the Road", so as to prohibit the operation of vehicles on the berm, shoulder or other unimproved area of certain controlled access highways; to provide exceptions; and for other purposes.

HB 910. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that drivers of motor vehicles involved in traffic accidents on the expressways of this State, and certain other people, shall be required to move such motor vehicles so as not to obstruct traffic under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HR 228-910. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th, Williamson of the 45th, and Glanton of the 66th:
A Resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Trans portation to develop a plan for the creation of a single organizational unit to control the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System; and for other purposes.

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HR 229-910. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th, and Patten of the 149th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain real property of historical interest, lying within the limits of Lowndes County, from ad valorem taxation other than State ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 911. By Representative Buck of the 95th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to repeal laws in conflict with this Act; and to provide for the holding of an election to ratify or reject this Act; and for other pur poses", so as to provide that places of business licensed for the sale of malt beverages shall be regulated as to distances from schools by local governing authorities; and for other purposes.

HB 912. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as an "Act to Authorize Special Agents and Enforcement Officers of the Revenue Department in the Enforce ment of the Liquor, Wine, and Beer Laws of this State, to Bear Arms, Make Arrests, Execute Warrants for Arrests, Investigate and Execute Search Warrants, and Seize and Hold Articles of Contraband", so as to provide that such agents and enforcement officers appointed by the State Revenue Commissioner shall also have the same authority to enforce laws relating to local excise taxes on alcoholic beverages; and for other purposes.

HB 913. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide that licensees for the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages by the package, by wholesale, retail, and on premises consumption businesses, shall be regulated as to distance requirements; and for other purposes.

HB 914. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Harrison, Edwards and Nix of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, Burrus of the 21st, and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, consolidating and super seding the several Acts incorporating the Town of Austell and reincorporating said town as a city, approved Aug. 17, 1929, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 915. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, deputy sheriff and clerk of the superior court of Bryan County upon an annual salary so as to

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change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff and deputies; and for other purposes.

HB 916. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bryan County, Georgia, and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Bryan County; and for other purposes.

HB 917. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to provide a new charter for the Town of Tyrone; and for other purposes.

HB 918. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 53-503, providing a wife is a feme sole as to her separate estate, as amended by an Act approved Mar. 14, 1969, so as to authorize a married woman to act as a surety on bail bonds in criminal cases for persons other than her husband; and for other purposes.

HB 919. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of -the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Brantley County; to provide for the payment of the cost-of-living increase in compensation out of the general funds of Brantley County; and for other purposes.

HB 920. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Odum so as to redefine the town limits; and for other purposes.

HB 921. By Representatives Games of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Lambert of the 112th, Davis of the 56th, and Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to promote temperance and prosperity for Georgia people; to foster and encourage the growing of grapes, fruits and berries on Georgia farms; to legalize the making of light domestic wines; to impose certain taxes on the manufacture, distribution, sale, handling and possession of wine within this State; to provide exemptions from such taxes; and for other purposes."

HB 922. By Representative Russell of the 53rd:
A Bill to provide that payment of purchase money or any other con sideration by any person, which causes a right or property in a thing to be transferred to the State, shall not result in nor imply a trust; and for other purposes.

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HB 923. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, regular deputies, the secretary and the dispatcher; and for other purposes.

HB 924. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Richardson of the 52nd, Russell of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Clark of the 55th, and others:
A Bill to authorize DeKalb County to require the repairing, closing or demolition of certain dwellings or structures intended for human habitation or occupation which are unfit for human habitation or occu pation or which imperil the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of said county; and for other purposes.

HB 925. By Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Clark of the 13th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Hatcher of the 131st, and White of the 132nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to keeping of registration cards and other papers, voter registration places and office hours, so as to provide for the chief registrar, where possible, to designate a fixed place in the county to be used for the purpose of receiving appli cations for registration during certain huors; and for other purposes.

HB 926. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Newton County so as to update and renumber the provisions of said Act; to require the members and the chairman of the board to submit itemized statements of certain expenses; and for other purposes.

HB 927. By Representative Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Assistant to the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 928. By Representative White of the 132nd:
A Bill to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Albany from election districts; to desig nate said election districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the present members of the commission until the expiration of their terms and until the election and qualification of their successor; and for other purposes.

HB 929. By Representative White of the 132nd: A Bill to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Com-

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missioners of Dougherty County from election districts; to designate said election districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the present members of the commission until the expiration of their terms and until the election and qualification of their successors; and for other purposes.

SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear; and for other purposes.

SB 172. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to prohibit the governing authorities of the various counties and municipalities in this State from adopting resolutions or ordinances relating to the registration of firearms; and for other purposes.

SB 205. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Overby of the 49th, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new exclusive procedure for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by any State court of record, so as to provide that certain grounds shall be considered waived unless the court con sidering the petition excuses the waiver for cause shown; and for other purposes.

SB 247. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Kidd of the 25th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans se cured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property sub ject to a prior lien or security deed, so as to change the provisions relative to the interest that may be charged on the principal amount of the loan; and for other purposes.

SR 44. By Senators Lewis of the 21st and Banks of the 17th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for venue of civil actions respecting third-party practice; and for other purposes.

Representative Wood of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consider-

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ation the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 549. Do Not Pass. HB 880. Do Pass. HB 881. Do Pass. HB 882. Do Pass. HR 207-883. Do Pass. HB 163. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Wall of the 61st, Secretary.

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 820. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 762. Do Pass. HB 860. Do Pass. HB 859. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 132. Do Pass. SB 187. Do Pass.

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SB 155. Do Pass. SB 53. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Representative Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 879. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th, Vice-Chairman.

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 899. Do Pass. HR 204-869. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 19. Do Pass.

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HB 130. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 129. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consider ation the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 200-856. Do Pass. HR 226-896. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 896. Do Pass, as Amended. HR 146-606. Do Pass, as Amended. HR 151-655. Do Pass, as Amended. HR 206-875. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Toles of the 16th, Secretary.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation, submitted the fol lowing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 366. Do Pass.
HB 848. Do Pass.
HB 873. Do Pass.
HB 874. Do Pass.
HB 877. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

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Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the follow ing Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 131. Do Pass, by Substitute. SR 25. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 818. Do Pass. HB 700. Do Pass. HB 105. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 856. Do Pass. SB 250. Do Pass. HB 300. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 366. By Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes, Horton and Greer of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to de-annex a certain parcel of land for the City of Alpharetta, such parcel having been annexed by Ordinance of said City on May 28, 1973, under the authority of the Act providing for annexation by peti tion, approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 409), as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 848. By Representative Stone and Harris of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 3288), as

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amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the auditing of the books and accounts of the county school superintendent; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 873. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Liberty County, approved Feb. 16, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2327), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner and the full-time Deputy Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 874. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Centerville, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 3323), as amended, so as to define the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 877. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Stephens County, approved March 22, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 1415), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to said board of commissioners; to provide other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HR 205-871. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Athens Development Authority; to authorize the General Assembly of Georgia to create such Authority as a corporate body and to specify its powers and duties; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly shall be authorized to create in and for the City of Athens, the Downtown Athens Development Authority for the purpose of the redevelopment of the downtown Athens area. Said Authority shall have the power to employ engineers and plan ners, to buy, sell and lease real estate, and other property, to con tract for the construction, remodeling and altering of buildings, and to contract with the City of Athens for the construction, recon struction, altering, changing and closing of streets and alleys. The General Assembly shall be authorized to empower the Authority to create special tax districts within the City of Athens, and to submit to the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens a proposed millage rate for taxes on property within said districts based on values of real and personal property fixed by the Tax Digest of the City of Athens and upon approval of such rate by the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens, to have such taxes levied and collected along with ad valorem taxes of the Ctiy of Athens, and to use the income therefrom to finance the projects undertaken by such Authority. The Authority shall have the power to issue bonds and/or revenue certificates, and to pledge revenues and taxes collected within said districts as herein provided for the retirement of said indebtedness. No taxes shall be levied by said Authority for any purpose against owner occupied property used exclusively for residential purposes or property used exclusively for school or church purposes. The Authority shall have the right and power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring property in carrying out its aims and ob jectives.

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The General Assembly shall provide for all matters relating to the composition of the members of the Authority, their terms of office and related matters, and the geographical limits within the City of Athens which shall be subject to the provisions of this amendment."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Athens De-
( ) NO velopment Authority and to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of said Authority?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Reso lution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle

Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox

Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham

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Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee

Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.
Rainey Randall Ray Reaves

Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Brown Burruss Colwell Davis Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Evans, B. Felton Greer Harris, B. B. Irvin, R. Kilgore Larsen, G. K. Leggett

Matthews, C. Pinkston Ross Shanahan Smith, J. R. Stone Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 208-885. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increased employment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or transship
ment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Coweta County or any municipal corporation within Coweta County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of all tangible personal property within Coweta County in transit through Coweta County from outside the State to a final destination outside the State and all tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufac tured, processed 'or refined in Coweta County and stored therein for shipment outside the State; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:

"In order to encourage and enhance overall economic develop ment, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, pro vide incentives for the location of new (or expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or transhipment facilities, the governing authority of Coweta County or any municipal corporation within Coweta County shall have the authority to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of tangible personal property transported into the territorial juris diction of such governing authority from outside the State in transit to a final destination outside the State and of tangible per sonal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or re fined in Coweta County and stored therein for shipment outside the State. Property shall not cease to be in transit within the exemp tion granted pursuant to this provision by virtue of the fact that while held, or while in storage, in Coweta County such property is assembled, bound, joined, processed, disassembled, divided, cut, broken in bulk, packaged, labeled, repackaged or relabeled. Such tangible personal property shall not be exempt from State ad valorem taxation."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article VIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that in order to encourage and enhance overall eco-
( ) NO nomic development, increase employment, promote in dustry and commerce, and provide incentives for the location of new (and the expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage and transhipment facilities, the governing authority of Coweta County or of any municipal corporation within Coweta County shall have the power to exempt from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority tangi ble personal property in transit from without the State through Coweta County to a destination outside the State and tangible personal property grown, har vested, manufactured, processed or refined in Coweta County and stored therein for shipment outside the State. Such property shall not be exempt from State ad valorem taxation?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck
Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games

Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell
Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper

Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover
Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G.

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Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B, L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Linder

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Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith . Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson

Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Brown Burruss Colwell Davis Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Evans, B. Felton Greer Harris, B. B. Irvin, R. Kilgore Larsen, G. K. Leggett

Matthews, C. Pinkston Ross Shanahan Smith, J. R. Stone Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975. .

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

SB 273. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Dade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved Feb. 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2198), as amended, so as to provide that if the sheriff does not submit a proposed budget by a certain date, the budget for the current year shall be the budget for the ensuing fiscal year.

SB 284. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Doerun, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; to provide for the incorporation and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the executive branch of the city government; to provide for the judicial branch of the city government.

HB 233. By Representative Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide for a new Charter for the City of Sugar Hill; to pro vide for the incorporation of said City; to provide for corporate boundaries.

HB 475. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit; so as to change the salary of said court reporter.

HB 242. By Representative Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berkeley Lake; to provide for the incorporation of said city; to provide for corporate boundaries.

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HB 581. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Monroe County so as to change the provisions relating to who is to perform the duties of judge of the small claims court when the regular judge shall be unable to discharge his duties.

HB 584. By Representatives Clifton of the 107th, and Rush of the 121st: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Cobbtown so as to provide for staggered terms of office for the mayor and councilmen.
HB 592. By Representatives Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th: A Bill to amend an Act amending a consolidating and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Danielsville and providing a new charter therefor so as to change the term of office of the mayor.
HB 595. By Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st: A Bill to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County and to abolish the present system of funding the operation of the Sheriff's Office of Grady County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County.

HB 606. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court (formerly known as the Ordinary) and the Coroner of Meriwether County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff.

HB 608. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County so as to stagger the terms of the members of the board; to provide for a referendum.

HB 627. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Warwick, Ga., in the County of Worth.

HB 649. By Representative Praser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Allenhurst so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen, and the pro visions relating to town elections.

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HB 650. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of deputy sheriffs.

HB 655. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth so as to authorize the sale or lease of a certain tract of cityowned property; to confirm certain sales of city-owned property.

HB 658. By Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, and to otherwise amend the laws constituting the Charter of the Town of Pooler.

HB 594. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a new Charter for the City of Helen so as to authorize the governing authority to exercise the power of eminent domain; to change the provisions relating to the city clerk; to authorize the governing authority to regulate and tax the sale of alcoholic beverages.

HB 661. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Taliaferro County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court.

HB 643. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th, and Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to repeal an Act providing for a Public Defender for Rockdale and Newton Counties so as to abolish the office of public defender in said counties.

HB 644. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies.

HB 642. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the clerk and his deputies.

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

HB 228. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the provisions relating to the expenses of the Commissioner.

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

HB 226. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner.

HB 227. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Dade County, formerly known as the Ordinary, on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis of compensation, so as to change the maximum amount of compensation for deputies and clerks of the Judge of the Probate Court.

HB 632. By Representative Bargeron of the 83rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Jefferson County (formerly known as the City Court of Louisville) so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court.

HB 637. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to provide for a Public Defender for Rockdale County.

HB 638. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the tax commissioner.

HB 639. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the salary of the coroner.

HB 640. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of

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compensation so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court and his chief deputy.

HB 641. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to change the salary of the commissioner.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 197. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Ga. Code Ann., Section 99-916a, 917a, URESA, so as to substitute the Department of Human Resources, in lieu of the At torney General, as the State Information Agency.

SB 209. By Senator Holley of the 22nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 22-603, relative to meetings of share holders, as amended, so as to authorize corporate shareholder action pursuant to the written consent of a majority of the outstanding shares.

SB 156. By Senators Foster of the 50th, Stumbaugh of the 55th, Howard of the 42nd and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for employees of the State of Georgia, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 147), as amended.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 117-445. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exclude retirement, pension or disability benefits, up to a certain maxi mum amount, as income for the purpose of persons 65 years of age or over qualifying for a homestead exemption of $4,000 from ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Perry.

HR 144-606. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County of Crisp to issue revenue anticipation obligations under certain conditions and without an election for electric generating, transmission and distribution systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

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

HB 538. By Representatives Games of the 43rd, Harris of the 60th, McKinney of the 35th, and Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to change the maximum permissible loan; to change the maximum loan period; to provide for monthly maintenance charges; to exclude such maintenance charges from certain interest rate limitations.

SB 251. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Apr. 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, as amended, so as to make certain grammatical corrections; to provide for, and clarify the positions of parties to, procurement contracts involving business, professional, or other services.

SB 235. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that each department, board, bureau, agency or commission of State government which employs certain physicians shall purchase certain policies of insurance.

HB 352. By Representatives Carter of the 146th, Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 146th, Hudson of the 137th, and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to enlarge the membership.

HB 618. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Lambert of the 112th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-959 relating to the weight and load limitations for vehicles using the public roads of this State, so as to change the provisions for the maximum permissible gross loads for certain vehicles.

SB 260. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Kennedy of the 4th, Lewis of the 21st and Taylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that the costs of the case and expenses of the trial involving an inmate of the State Prison System shall be borne by the State Board of Corrections under certain conditions, ap proved Mar. 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 462).
SB 267. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act", approved Apr. 23, 1969, as amended, so as to change

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1559

the amount which may be charged in addition to the maximum charge and to change the maximum service charge on a premium finance com pany agreement.

SB 274. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Garrard of the 37th, Tysinger of the 41st and others:
A Bill to prohibit members of public agencies, etc., who are paid on a per meeting basis, from receiving additional compensation for attending more than one meeting of such agency, etc., in any one calendar day.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 86. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Overby of the 49th, Brown of the 47th and Starr of the 44th:
A Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to amend the "Clean Air Act" to maintain current 1975 automotive emission requirements through 1980.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:
SB 264. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide for an alternative to the incarceration of offenders; to provide for the development and implementation of pre-trial and pre-sentence programs providing alternatives to incarceration for of fenders and alleged offenders excluding probationers.

SB 265. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain transactions affecting the State, approved Feb. 13, 1956, so as to provide exceptions thereto under prescribed conditions.

SB 266. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to require any law enforcement officer who arrests any person who appears to be intoxicated to ascertain if said person is wearing identification which indicates that he has a medical disability which would account for his actions; to require all officers to aid such persons.

SB 272. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Howard of the 42nd: A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Police Academy Act,

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approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 535), to provide that the Board of Public Safety shall have authority over the Georgia Police Academy; to repeal that portion of said Act establishing a Georgia Police Academy Board.

SB 214. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter 47-10A to regulate and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; to provide for a declaration of policy; to require certain persons to file reports with the Secretary of State.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 65. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st and others: A Resolution to create the "Constitution Revision Commission".

SR 69. By Senators Riley of the 1st and Senator Starr of the 44th: A Resolution relating to the World Food Crisis.

SR 77. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Eldridge of the 7th and Young of the 13th:
A Resolution creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee to generally oversee the operations of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 156. By Senators Foster of the 50th, Stumbaugh of the 55th, Howard of the 42nd and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for employees of the State of Georgia, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the various Area Planning and Development Commissions to contract for the inclusion within any health insurance plan of the employees of any such Area Planning and Development Commission desiring to do so; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 197. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforce ment of Support Act", so as to designate the Department of Human

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Resources as the State Information Agency and to provide for its duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

SB 209. By Senator Holley of the 22nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 22-603, relative to meetings of share holders, so as to authorize corporate shareholder action pursuant to the written consent of a majority of the outstanding shares; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 214. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 4th, Riley of the 1st and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter 47-10A to regulate and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 235. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that each department, board, bureau, agency or com mission of State government which employs certain physicians shall purchase certain policies of insurance; to provide for the practices, procedures, conditions and requirements in connection therewith; to authorize the director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services to procure certain master policies of insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 251. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Code of Public Transporta tion, so as to make certain grammatical corrections; to provide for, and clarify the positions of parties to, procurement contracts involving business, professional, or other services; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 260. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Kennedy of the 4th, Lewis of the 21st and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that the costs of the case and ex penses of the trial involving an inmate of the State Prison System shall be borne by the State Board of Corrections under certain con ditions, so as to provide that the costs of the case and expenses of the trial for the crime of escape or attempted escape shall be included as one of those offenses for which the State Board of Corrections shall bear the costs and expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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SB 264. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide for an alternative to the incarceration of offenders; to provide for the development and implementation of pre-trial and pre-sentence programs providing alternatives to incarceration for of fenders and alleged offenders excluding probationers; to authorize the State Board of Corrections to disburse to the Judicial Council the funds appropriated for the development of pre-trial and pre-sentence programs providing alternatives to incarceration for offenders and alleged of fenders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 265. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain transactions affecting the State, so as to provide exceptions thereto under prescribed con ditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 266. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to require any law enforcement officer who arrests any person who appears to be intoxicated to ascertain if said person is wearing identification which indicates that he has a medical disability which would account for his actions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 267. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act", so as to change the amount which may be charged in addition to the maximum charge on a premium finance company agree ment; to change the maximum service charge on a premium finance agreement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 272. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Police Academy Act, to provide that the Board of Public Safety shall have authority over the Georgia Police Academy; to repeal that portion of said Act establish ing a Georgia Police Academy Board; to create the position of Super intendent of the Georgia Police Academy; to provide that the Super intendent of the Georgia Police Academy shall be responsible to and report directly to the Board of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 273. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Dade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide that if the sheriff does not submit a proposed budget by a certain date, the budget for the current year shall be the budget for the ensuing fiscal year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 274. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Tysinger of the 41st, Carter of the 14th and others:
A Bill to prohibit members of public agencies, boards, bureaus, com missions, authorities or other bodies, who are paid on a per meeting basis, from receiving additional compensation for attending more than one meeting of such agency, board, bureau, commission, authority, or body in any one calendar day; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 284. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Doerun, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
SR 65. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A Resolution to create the "Constitution Revision Commission"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SR 69. By Senators Riley of the 1st and Starr of the 44th:
A Resolution relating to the World Food Crisis; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SR 77. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Eldridge of the 7th, Young of the 13th:
A Resolution to create the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SR 86. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Overby of the 49th, Brown of the 47th and Starr of the 44th:
A Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to amend the "Clean Air Act" to maintain current 1975 automotive emission requirements through 1980; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), is hereby amended by changing the revenue estimate so that it now shall be $1,638,000,000, and by striking the following:

"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH", and Sections 1 through 54, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ................................I

7,786,000

1. Operations ------- ..---$ Total Funds Budgeted -------------------------$ State Funds Budgeted -- ----------------$

7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000

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2. For election blanks and other election expenses .-.._.-.,,..._..__..
Total Funds Budgeted _....._..... State Funds Budgeted _..._......

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700,000 700,000 700,000

3. Georgia Education Improvement Council -____-.-.._._.-....____.-...._.-.-.,,..
Total Funds Budgeted ......_......_.....
State Funds Budgeted __.,,_____._..__...

86,000 86,000 86,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Operations __,,--__---....__.-....___.-..._..._..__.__-..__ Election Blanks and Other
Election Expenses Georgia Education Improvement Council

..$ 7,000,000

.-$ 700,000

$

86,000

For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, air travel, expense and benefits for members of the Gen eral Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and com mittees of the General Assembly and each branch there of ; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Gover nor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for the membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State
Laws; National Conference of Legislative Leaders, Con ference of Insurance Legislators, and Marine Fisheries Compact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the Legislative Branch; for the necessary cost of renovating and repairing the housing and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for cost of compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General As sembly; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee, Office of Legislative Counsel, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as authorized by law.

The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Gov ernment. The Committee is hereby authorized to pro mulgate rules and regulations relative to the expendi ture of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Commit tee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.

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Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits

$ 2,186,000

1. Operations ----..----.----Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

1,861,000 1,861,000 1,861,000

2. Tax Ratio Study _._....._. Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

325,000 325,000 325,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Operations -_....._.--.-.....-...._. Tax Ratio Study _..._....._....

1,861,000 325,000

PART II.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court

976,601

For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allo cated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal ex penses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Session, pp. 478-479.

Section 4. Superior Courts.

Budget Unit: Superior Courts

..$

6,810,056

For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' sal aries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges authorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.

For payment of salaries, contingent expense allow ances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as

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may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.

For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Review Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District Attorney Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $55,000 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the 1974 session of the General Assembly.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals .._......._.__..._-._..._..__..$

1,042,140

For the cost of operating the State Court of Ap peals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court _._...._._...._.__..,,..__.....___...._._.......__-....._____...$

118,980

For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports -_----.-.$

62,000

For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission. Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications
Commission ___.....__,,.,,._.-..,,__,,.--__.---_..,,------.--_--$

5,000

For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

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Section 9. Board of Court Reporting Budget Unit: Board of Court Reporting

7,500

For the cost of operating the Board of Court Re porting.

PART III.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative Services.
Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services ._... ..__--.-.__,,.---_._.__----.__-.--$

11,256,792

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:
Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ......_...._.,,.._._... ....._....,,
Capital Outlay ...,,__--...__.,,_,,.._.,,_-._..-- State of Georgia
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund __,,_--._,,___---.____,,_.______,,_ Authority Lease Rentals -...,,..,,--.....-- Total Funds Budgeted __._....____._...__._.... State Funds Budgeted -._.-- ..._..--...._._.. Total Positions Budgeted

1,595,699 1,796,000
240,000 3,112,753 6,744,452 6,744,452
0

Provided, that from the above appropriation re lating to Capital Outlay, $106,000 is designated and committed for renovations to the old Governor's Mansion at Milledgeville, Georgia.

2. Departmental Administration Budget:
Personal Services _...,,.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,_.-_.___--_.____,,-_--___,,-.$ Travel ._,,._,,.-___.-._,,_. _._.--,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ...----.----_.--_---..----,,....----___ ..,,_..$ Publications and Printing ______..______._________.__________.____$ Equipment Purchases -.__._--.......,,..._._.-_..._..__...,,._..,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ,,__._...._.._......._........__._-..____.......___$ Computer Charges _...._.__....-.._.,,....___.........__..._.__._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._.._....._.__.._..........._._._......__....$ State Funds Budgeted ___......_......._._...,,.___......___.....___$ Total Positions Budgeted

518,158 54,000
9,000
--0-- 6,300 5,400 2,700 18,300
613,858 593,738
35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:
Personal Services _,,.....___.___.__,,.-. Regular Operating Expenses ....

326,348 35,000

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Travel ........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases _,,.-.--_____....-...__._.._-......._...,,.....____.__.........$ Publications and Printing ._......____._....,,______,,.........__.$ Equipment Purchases --.--....._---__-..----__._-.._-._____.$ Per Diem and Fees __..._.._.__._........___.___........_______,,.....$ Computer Charges ..,,--.--......_--.---...-_..._....,,..._._._$ Total Funds Budgeted __..,,..._..__-._-....__...__.,,..-....____-..$ State Funds Budgeted ___..__._._......._.___._......,,_._._.__......$ Total Positions Budgeted

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2,000
--0-- 12,500 1,000
--0-- 745,792 1,122,640 1,033,640
21

4. Self Insurane Administration Budget:
Personal Services ,,....,,..._____,,_,,_,,,,__..___,,___.,,____._$ Regular Operating Expenses -___..--.-__.....,,.___........$ Travel ............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases --.--.....-----.-____._--___,,_.._--_ .__,,....$ Publications and Printing ...._.__..,,._._._.,,...__.______.____$ Equipment Purchases ___....__.__._.-.,,____--.,,,,___..--.........$ Per Diem and Fees ------___,,_----_--,,.-_---__--__--_--_$ Computer Charges __...,,..___._-....,..__........,,___...-....._.__.$ Workmen's Compensation ,,_.___.........___......,,..__.._.....$ Total Funds Budgeted .-_.____......_______..._...__._...........__$ State Funds Budgeted _,,_._,,__,, ____,,,,.,,,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted

218,708 12,000 26,000
--0-- 3,000 1,000
--0-- 1,000
740,000 1,001,708
972,691 17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:
Personal Services ___.____._____._______________,,,,._..___-.___._-$ Regular Operating Expenses -_--_..----__.--_------$ Travel .-.--.-,,-----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases _----...--_._,,.,,_____--..,,____.--.___...--.,,.--.$ Publications and Printing .....__.___.....__-.-..._-__........_$ Equipment Purchases --_--_.----....--__---._---_.,,.---$ Per Diem and Fees __,,_,,_._______-_________-_--______--.._____--_$ Computer Charges ....______-..-___.-.......-__.......,,__.-...__$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,....___._....,,__._....._______........___.$ State Funds Budgeted ._.-_-....._.__._..-.-._,___.....____.__,,.-..$ Total Positions Budgeted

681,305 66,861 12,600
--0-- 30,400 6,000
--0-- 35,000
832,166 832,166
53

6. General Services Administration Budget:
Personal Services __,,............._-_....._._-_._.__--.._.,,__-..$ Regular Operating Expenses --..-.-.__..-_----,,-----$ Travel .__.___...,,._.,,.......____..,,,,__.-......__.-....____......___,,.....__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases __----_-_,,_--,,___,,----.--_----.--------------$ Publications and Printing --_____,,--_--,,----_,,__-----$ Equipment Purchases .....__ _.__...,,_.--....__.--....__,,..$ Per Diem and Fees .........__.-...._-.___......._-........__.-...__$ Computer Charges --------,,----_.-__-___--_--__----__--_-$ Total Funds Budgeted __._....___.__.-....-.__,,_..-._._-.....$

162,681 14,158 3,000
--0-- 1,220 866
--0-- --0-- 181,925

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State Funds Budgeted .__,,,,.._......_$ Total Positions Budgeted

93,747 13

7. Property Management Administration Budget:
Personal Services ..................................$ Regular Operating Expenses _.__.-......_-,,__-_-___...__.-$ Travel ............ ,,.........,,.....__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ...................................$ Publications and Printing ............... ......^ Equipment Purchases _.,,.....----.._..--.....----.________..,,$ Per Diem and Fees .......................................$ Computer Charges .................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..................... ............^ State Funds Budgeted ................ ...^ Total Positions Budgeted

106,998 167,883
1,500
--0-- 1,350 4,000
--0-- 12,000
293,731 153,848
9

8. Data Processing Services Budget:
Personal Services .........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ----------$ Travel __.____-..-__.---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases -,,._----__------__.__.--..,,.__.--.----_----_.--$ Publications and Printing ................... ...^ Equipment Purchases ._..____._.........-....-___--.................^ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ^ Computer Charges .................................... ........J$ Total Funds Budgeted .._,,._.....-.........-_._............___.,,$ State Funds Budgeted ...,,____-_........._...____.__-.._.......,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

7,570,277 6,929,208
25,400
--0-- 51,000 54,336 25,300
--0-- 14,655,521
--0-- 624

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:
Personal Services .....-_._..........-....-._-___.,,......-.-..-..,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................I Travel ...,...-_-___.__..._.. ..,,_._.___............____..._.......-.._...._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ............. ^......^.....^. ...... ^ Publications and Printing ._.__._.,,.........,,,,.,,..........,,.$ Equipment Purchases .............................. ^ Per Diem and Fees ._.--........_.__.,,_.........._-____.........-.._.$ Computer Charges ................... ^ Capital Outlay ..................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ....___.,,............_.___.,,........-____._.$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

103,624 180,170
2,000
155,000 --0--
1,200 --0--
3,000 96,000 540,994 96,000
13

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $96,000 is designated and committed for completion of the motor vehicle maintenance facility located at Confederate Avenue.

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10. Communication Services Budget:
Personal Services ___---_.-._____-._.-___,,..--____.._..--.._..__--..$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,.----...--------.----..$ Travel _..,,_._...._,, ....... ..,,_.......,,..-..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ___...... ......... ....._..._ -...._...$ Publications and Printing .__-......__,,......,,.....,,...--,,$ Equipment Purchases --....--....--_..--....------$ Per Diem and Fees .................. _.__..._....---.-$ Computer Charges _.._._......_....___._.--_.$ Telephone Billings -,,.----,,-.-..--...-.--$ Total Funds Budgeted -...-,,....-................--..$ State Funds Budgeted ........_....._..._._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,067,682 217,645 9,000
--0-- 33,000 34,800
--0-- 48,391
8,620,365 10,030,883
567,794 97

11. Printing Services Budget:
Personal Services ................ ,,...._ ..._.._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ...__......_.._.$ Travel ._..._-.__...,,.__........-....-....---_.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .----..._.. _._..... ..... --,_... --.._...__.._.$ Publications and Printing --.--._....,,-..----._.$ Equipment Purchases .................................if Per Diem and Fees -_--__.-.--..---...----...----._.$ Computer Charges .--..------.----...-.___.___.-.__$ Total Funds Budgeted ...,,__.......____........___.....,,.____.._.$ State Funds Budgeted ._....._.._...._...-,,._.....$ Total Positions Budgeted

818,322 730,688
14,000
--0-- 167,672 45,825 --0--
4,000 1,780,507
--0-- 75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:
Personal Services .._.___..___..._._..._._.,,_._._._._$ Regular Operating Expenses .....-......--_.._.---,,$ Travel _.......,,__......,,.__.........___......_._......___-..._,,_.....,,._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ..........___..,......_....._._._.....$ Publications and Printing ._...........__._....._,,-,,.$ Equipment Purchases -__.--.._--_,,._____-..--..----._,,----.$ Per Diem and Fees _._......__._,,....___..._-____--.-,,.,,--.--__.$ Computer Charges ....__-.__...._.___......._......._.__.......__-...$ ^ Total Funds Budgeted .......___-..._.___-...___._...._._.-...-$ State Funds Budgeted .._..._.,,...._.__...._.._.....-._........__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

76,493 399,400
1,000
--0-- 5,000 4,000
--0-- 2,500
488,393 --0--
9

13. State Properties Commission Budget:
Personal Services ..___...._____.___.___-...--_._....--_....._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .____.__-.____,,___-____.--...__.$ Travel .....................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ------------..-,,------------------_------_-$ Publications and Printing .______...---..,,.----..._----.._.$ Equipment Purchases .-..___..--._.._-..--_---.---_......----.$ Per Diem and Fees ___......._._....,,..__.....__.,,....._.,,.......__.?

71,450 31,000
1,000
--0-- 1,500 2,000
14,000

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Computer Charges -.--.-.._-----_.--.-_-----.--...--------$ Total Funds Budgeted _............___............._...,,_.___.....$ State Funds Budgeted .._..-._______........____...,,_.........___$
Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 120,950 120,950
4

14. Volunteer Services Budget:
Personal Services .....___.........__.__._........__...-___..______-....$ Regular Operating Expenses .... ,,--_-_--,,._------$ Travel ._..__._._.____._.,,.._._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ,,......-_,,____,,....-..-._.__.__..-.--.--._----------$ Publications and Printing ____.........,,,,,,.--.___-,,_--.$ Equipment Purchases ,,_.-__---_______,,--_,,--_--..------_$ Per Diem and Fees ___......_.________.............-...--,,__._......$ Computer Charges -....-,,____--..-...--..__---_,,---.----._--$ Total Funds Budgeted ._,,________.___.._._____-__,,_____._-__$ State Funds Budgeted ...-______._.....--.______.._.-..--.--._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

32,266 7,650 1,850
--0-- 4,500 1,500
--0-- --0--
47,766 47,766
2

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services -------- ,,---_---.$ Regular Operating Expenses ----------------$ Travel ------------------------------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases -- ---------------------------$ Publications and Printing --_--,,__.____._----__,,__--_____$ Equipment Purchases ____._,,__._____...._----________.--_____--$ Per Diem and Fees ---------------------$ Computer Charges ------_--------.------___.$ Workmen's Compensation .____._,,....,,.__-_____..,,_..........$ Direct Payments to Authority
for Operations -_____...,,......____._._...........-_..___,,-........$ Capital Outlay -__..__.........._-_._..-......-_.__.____,,....-_-____.$ State of Georgia
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...............................................--........I Authority Lease Rentals .-..-__..,,.....--__.___.........____....$ Telephone Billings _........,,.__.._........__.,,_...,,.._.___........_$

11,754,312 8,845,663
108,350
155,000 317,442 161,927 42,000 860,983 740,000
1,595,699 1,892,000
240,000 3,112,753 8,620,365

Section 11. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture ......--__--..$ 16,386,070

1. Plant Industry Budget:
Personal Services ................---...-.-....-...-..-..--..I Regular Operating Expenses _________ .,,,,_......--,,__..$ Travel ..___.-..........-_-___..-......--___-_-...---___--...-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases -.-......___-__-......--__-...._._-__,,...._.---_..$ Publications and Printing .........-_.,,_....-.....,,._.........$ Equipment Purchases _,,_________________--__,,,,_______--______$ Per Diem and Fees _-.....-____.-......__.,,.,,.......__.,,._...._$

1,972,340 143,600 90,700
43,920 25,900 35,000
1,900

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Computer Charges _--_---..__--.-------_----_----,----.$ Fire Ant Eradication ............................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ................. ...4 State Funds Budgeted _-...____...-_.-..___--...____-_...-$ Total Positions Budgeted

1573
--0-- 1,500,000 3,813,360 3,732,360
194

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services .................__.___.-..$

Regular Operating Expenses __________,,__,,_--_,,_,,_____$

Travel ............ ^

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ......................

^

Publications and Printing ...._.,,._.._...,,__..____--....,,,,_$

Equipment Purchases ..................... .........^

Per Diem and Fees -- --.---.--__.__--___----__--.--_____.__$

Computer Charges ._.__,,.._._ _.,,.________ ____,,__._.______$

Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract _..,,._____...$

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract ....__.....___.$

Poultry Improvement Contract --.,,_----_------_----$

Veterinary Fees ............................. ^

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology ____..,,___-..____....__.$

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease ................ ..^,

Indemnities ..................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted _____._________.___..______.__,,____.___,,__.$

State Funds Budgeted .._.__-.....___..,,__.-..-__.__..._-._....__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

623,869 63,975 32,500
19,800 8,550 4,200 --0-- --0-- 200,000 300,000 515,000 525,000
250,000
250,000 250,000 3,042,894 3,026,644
51

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services ..._.._.,,._._..___._...-_._...___....__._..._._-..$

Regular Operating Expenses .---....----------------$

Travel

. .. .

. .^

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases __.....-__...._.___.....___....__- _.__...,,.__....___......._.$

Publications and Printing _...__.,,.__._-..___-.....__-...___...$

Equipment Purchases .._.__...-__....._._.,,.__.....___--..___--..$

Per Diem and Fees .________..______..___-.___._-_-_--__---$

Computer Charges .----,,..---.,,----,,----.----------.--$

Advertising Contract .___-..-_......__.-...__-..-__-_.,,_--._$

Capital Outlay .......... .... ^

Authority Lease Rentals ....___......_....._._....,,__......__-..$

Total Funds Budgeted ...................... .......^

State Funds Budgeted _.__......._....-._......____...__._.....__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,042,336 182,650 41,200
20,700 10,000 3,200 5,000 --0-- 35,000 670,000 945,000 2,955,086 2,794,086
97

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget:

Personal Services ..................... .....$

Regular Operating Expenses ___-__,,--.-________--,,__$

Travel

..... .... ..... --.^

1,237,775 53,700 155,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........................................................$
Publications and Printing .,,_,,,,___----____---_----__,,$ Equipment Purchases ............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................................$ Computer Charges --..,,_...........................................-$ Total Funds Budgeted _._.,,_.________._________,,.___,,___________$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

23,460 1,500 6,000 --0-- --0-- 1,477,435 1,477,435
126

5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .....-.......................$ Travel ...._..-.._....__.-..._.-.------....-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ________ -- ,,_.__-..____________________ .____.____._.$ Publications and Printing .......___...........-,,-.-..........--$ Equipment Purchases .....,,_--........----,,....----___........$ Per Diem and Fees ......................................... ^$ Computer Charges .......,,,,.......,,,,_._._..,,_..-...........$ Total Funds Budgeted ._,,...........,,,,....-.....-_,,_-.....-$ State Funds Budgeted .................................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted

759,698 65,950 18,700
4,000 18,600 5,000 1,000 112,361 985,309 968,309
55

6. Information and Education Budget:
Personal Services ..................................... ............^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................... .....^ Travel .........-............-........--......---.....-----I Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ....................................-........--...--......^ Publications and Printing ................................^ Equipment Purchases ._.____._,,_____________,,________---$ Per Diem and Fees --_--_._..__--__---,,__--_------__----$ Computer Charges ,,,,--_------_--._----------------_,,_--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,.........._._......_..__,,........._._-_$ State Funds Budgeted ._..........._.__...-.,,....,,___........-$ Total Positions Budgeted

104,874 232,100
1,000
--0-- 254,500
3,000 --0-- --0-- 595,474 595,474
11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget:
Personal Services _-_.______...__-._______-__.______..-__-___._.-$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,..._...--_.._--...--__.__-$ Travel ............................ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .............................................. ........^ Publications and Printing .........................-- ......$ Equipment Purchases ___.____--.___.__,,--,,____._--....,,.-- $ Per Diem and Fees ---_,,...--.......................,,.,, $ Computer Charges .-.......----....--............--....-^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................$ State Funds Budgeted ...............-$ Total Positions Budgeted

635,030 92,400 63,700
22,980 6,600 12,500 --0-- --0-- 833,210 833,210
61

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
8. Consumer Protection Budget:
Personal Services .....-.......----.....--......--...----------I Regular Operating Expenses __....--...,,-..----..-----$ Travel ___.___.,,_________,,__..___,,.__-_,,_._.______._____.__..__--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases _______,,___----___,,--____-.--__-__.----_--_,,.--.$ Publications and Printing ..,,....__....._._....,,_.,,,,_....,,'_..$ Equipment Purchases ___^ ,,___........ ,,_._,,__--_----$ Per Diem and Fees ______,,_______.._.____,,_.__......_...,,...----.$ Computer Charges -...--.----___._,,..._.,,.._--.---.------$ Total Funds Budgeted _______.__._,,_______._____..___.___.,,__--_$ State Funds Budgeted -.,,,,._,,__.__,,,,_-.---$ Total Position Budgeted

1575
497,010 37,100 29,400
--0-- 2,500 2,000 1,000
--0-- 569,010 569,010
38

9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget:
Personal Services ,,__..._,,_.,,.,,...._. ,,_,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,__,,,,__,,_,,_,,,,_,,__$ Travel .....___.....__.....__,,...__...._._....__......___-...___-...__....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .-..,,-.....__-......_...-_.__-_--....._-..-.__.....$ Publications and Printing __.,,_,,,,,,.__,,____.,,$ Equipment Purchases .,,-...._......___.....__,,...__.....,,____,__$ Per Diem and Fees _____-.________,,___--___-_--___-___--_----_$ Computer Charges --___.----,,._----------------------._$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,_,,..,,.....,,..,,,,_,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted -..-.-.---,,--$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,217,476 57,200 115,000
35,160 3,700 2,000
--0-- --0-- 1,430,536 1,252,536
107

10. Meat Inspection Budget:
Personal Services _------------$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,____.___,,._.___,,_.___--____$ Travel ......_..._.__......__....._...._. . ... ... ..^, Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ,,,,...,,------..----------.-----------.-------$ Publications and Printing .--....._.,,.-__....___--....__......$ Equipment Purchases ,,-...--_-.----..,,--...----.------,,_ Per Diem and Fees _-____________._______._______.__-_--___.__-_,,_$ Computer Charges ____.--___._._.__..___--.--.,,__---_--,,--,,$ Total Funds Budgeted _____,,._______________.____.________.__.,,_$ State Funds Budgeted ------.--$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,693,673 62,000
133,800
--0-- 3,200 1,000 63,000
--0-- 1,956,673
797,006 144

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations ------------$
Personal Services ,,____..____,,_____,,__..__-.._,,--.,,_,,-___.$ Travel, Materials & Promotions __.___--_..__--_.._.--.,,_.$ Equipment Purchases ---.-_,,--...--..----._..--.------.--$ Capital Outlay--Site Improvement __.___.__.__________._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _._..._.___.....__...._-....,,........_,,.._.$

340,000 216,030
37,000 4,500 42,470 640,000

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State Funds Budgeted .......................$ Total Positions Budgeted

640,000 3

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ...... -,,._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ........___...._...__......__.....$ Travel -__........-_..._....,,__....,,....._...__......_......___......_......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .................................................................I Publications and Printing ...... ^...--$ Equipment Purchases _____.___._..____._._._______.____-_--..___._.$ Per Diem and Fees .................._-$ Computer Charges ................-$ Capital Outlay .................. ..,,.-.$ Fire Ant Eradication .._....._....._...._.....$ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract ....._._...__.$ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract .._.._________$ Poultry Improvement Contract .___..,,___..._.._.......__...$ Veterinary Fees ............................. ^ Poultry Research Contract with
Georgia Institute of Technology ..__,,_,,_____..______.._.$ Contract with University of
Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease .........................$ Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations and Construction _._____--___._..____,,.$ Indemnities ............................. .__________$ Advertising Contract ........................ ^ Authority Lease Rentals ... ..,,.._ ........$

9,784,081 990,675 681,000
170,020 335,050 73,900 71,900 112,361 670,000 1,500,000 200,000 300,000 515,000 525,000
250,000
250,000
340,000 250,000 35,000 945,000

Provided, that of the appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $600,000 is designated and committed for construction and renovations at the Augusta and Thomasville Farmers' Markets.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $70,000 is designated and committed for a seafood outlet at the Atlanta Farmers' Market.

Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance.
Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance ........... ..............$
1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services .._....._.__................__._$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................... ....^ Travel .............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ...--_ ...............................................^ Publications and Printing _.___.__.______._._,,_________,,_.__,,$ Equipment Purchases ,,_~_,,...--..,,---._..--___,,.-._...--_...$

1,297,843
288,743 27,760 4,700
--0-- 10,500 1,500

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

1577

Per Diem and Fees _____.___.___.__._____._.._.,,_____--_________._. $ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... .J^ State Funds Budgeted ..................^ Total Positions Budgeted

4,500 23,000 360,703 355,703
20

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services

................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses ...............^

Travel .

_

.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ...............................$

Publications and Printing __.__._._.___.._.________........_.._$

Equipment Purchases ..................................^

Per Diem and Fees ................----..............................^

Computer Charges ___._,,.._...,,_

__.........$

Total Funds Budgeted

..................... .^

State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

742,571 6,697
188,492
--0-- --0--
4,380 --0-- --0-- 942,140 942,140
57

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ______,,,,_.._______,,._.__________________---$

Regular Operating Expenses ................... ^

Travel .............

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ----.-.--...----...------ --...----$

Publications and Printing ..................................--...^

Equipment Purchases .....................................^

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^

Computer Charges ._..___...........-__-___........-______.-.-.$

1,031,314 34,457 193,192
--0-- 10,500 5,880 4,500 23,000

Section 13. Department of Community Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Development _......,..._.__.........-.......__._.._......._..._.______..-..-$ 7,782,463

1. Industry Budget:
Personal Services ........................^ Regular Operating Expenses _........._.______----.--.--.$ Travel .............................----.---..-.-------I Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .............................................$ Publications and Printing ........................$ Equipment Purchases ______..__,,.----__._.__...._------------$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................^ Computer Charges __,,---.--_--------.--_------------_$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._..__-.-........___.____-.-............_.$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ^ Total Positions Budgeted

253,217 30,450 35,225
--0-- 2,000
--0-- 4,500
--0-- 325,392 325,392
15

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2. Research Budget:
Personal Services ......__...................._....._................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel .-.-...........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases -_------.-.,,-------.---___,,..........----..---,,,,$ Publications and Printing __.________.______.______.__________$ Equipment Purchases ...........................$ Per Diem and Fees ................................$ Computer Charges .................................. .....^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................$ State Funds Budgeted ....................$ Total Positions Budgeted

226,245 45,061
5,239
--0-- 2,100 2,000
26,800 17,741 325,186 284,325
17

3. Tourist Budget:

Personal Services ............................... ..^ .........$

Regular Operating Expenses ...........................$

Travel ....................................

..^

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ............................................................^

Publications and Printing -__,,.................-___.___.,,......$

Equipment Purchases ...........................................$

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................$

Computer Charges .....------..............--.....--.-.........I

Capital Outlay ...............................................$

Total Funds Budgeted .............,...........$

State Funds Budgeted ............... ................^

Total Positions Budgeted

629,465 413,624
30,398
--0-- 300
6,100 42,300
4,000 18,000 1,144,187 1,144,187
70

4. Community Affairs Budget:
Personal Services .................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel ..........................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .........................................................^ Publications and Printing ............................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................,..........$ Per Diem and Fees .......................................$ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .......................................$ State Funds Budgeted -_._.._._.,,....,,.......,,..._-_....-...$ Total Positions Budgeted

298,702 44,667 13,340
--0-- 6,448 1,215 2,215
--0-- 366,587 122,196
18

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services .........................

....^

Regular Operating Expenses .......................... ^

Travel ._.............-_-__._...................,,_...._..._.............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases .........................................................$

Publications and Printing ..................................^

Equipment Purchases ..--...--------_------.--------._--$

493,599 301,350
26,200
--0-- 25,500
--0--

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Per Diem and Fees -....__--..._._--...-....,,_....,,.._.....,,$ Computer Charges -___--_____----,,,_.------_--_------__$ Total Funds Budgeted __,,.__._,,._________.._,,____.,,____._.__$ State Funds Budgeted -----,,-----$ Total Positions Budgeted
6. International Budget:
Personal Services .___--_-.---.---------------.$ Regular Operating Expenses .....__. ......_--.....__.-..,,,,-$ Travel -..----,,-_---------_-,,------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases -- ----.---------,,-----------------$ Publications and Printing ,,--,,..._--.._--......__.,,......_.$ Equipment Purchases -_----__---_--__---__.----_-----_,,_$ Per Diem and Fees _...._._.....__....._--..._.,,...._._______,,,,$ Computer Charges .-___......._.....,,-_....-.....,,.....,,._..$ Total Funds Budgeted .-_-__.,,-.___.,,-_____-._--__$ State Funds Budgeted .....,,......__,,.....___-...-...-,,-..$ Total Positions Budgeted
7. Advertising Budget:
Advertising _.....,,,,....._._......_-.....,,....-......--._...-_-.... $ Total Funds Budgeted -...._.,,._..__......._......__....,,-.$ State Funds Budgeted ------------$ Total Positions Budgeted
8. Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions Budget :
Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions ___--,,-- __
Total Funds Budgeted ......... State Funds Budgeted .-.,,..--...--.. Total Positions Budgeted

1579
68,185 2,000
916,834 842,791
34
56,472 62,900 37,600
--0-- 1,000 2,000
113,600 20,000 293,572 293,572
3
750,000 750,000 750,000
0
1,170,000 1,170,000 1,170,000
0

9. Area Development Budget:
HUD-701 Planning Grants ____.,,.__._..____..___,,,,-___.___...$ Total Funds Budgeted .....,,....-.,,......-.-.....-.....-.,,.....$ State Funds Budgeted .__...._--........,,.._--...._----..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,098,000 1,098,000
--0-- 0

10. Ports Authority Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals . Total Funds Budgeted -,, State Funds Budgeted ..__. Total Positions Budgeted

2,850,000 2,850,000 2,850,000
0

11. World Congress Center Budget:
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund __.______.._--______,,,,

..$ 3,043,478

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................$ State Funds Budgeted ........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,043,478 -- 0-- 0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .....__._._......--__-_.......--__..__..--..----$

Regular Operating Expenses ...........

.....^

Travel ...................... .^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ..................................... ........^

Publications and Printing ................................$

Equipment Purchases ----_.----..,,_.----..--.,,-,,_--.$

Per Diem and Fees ...................................$

Computer Charges ...................................$

Capital Outlay .................................. ..^

Advertising ..................................................................I

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commission ..........................$

HUD-701 Planning Grants .............. ......4

Authority Lease Rentals .................... 4

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ..........................$

1,957,700 898,052 148,002
-- 0-- 37,348 11,315 257,600 43,741 18,000 750,000
1,170,000 1,098,000 2,850,000
3,043,478

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay $18,000 is designated and committed to plan for the construction of a Welcome Center on 1-20 West.

B. Budget Unit: State Crime Commission _..__._.___.____$ 1,048,751

1. State Crime Commission Administration Budget:
Personal Services ................ Regular Operating Expenses Travel ............... Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ................. Publications and Printing .. Equipment Purchases ............ Per Diem and Fees ............ Computer Charges .................. Total Funds Budgeted ......_.___. State Funds Budgeted ......... Total Positions Budgeted

532,361 234,950 21,000
--0-- 10,300 2,000
218,927 --0-- 1,019,538
65,001 35

2. Crime Statistics Data Center Budget:
Personal Services ___.__.--......----__,,.--.--. Regular Operating Expenses ----_,,,,,,.. Travel _....-.....-_______.-._..-.-_-..-........Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ...................................

52,533 7,120 3,600
--0--

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

1581

Publications and Printing ................................ ^ Equipment Purchases .-..._,,.,,,,..--,,-._,,--..,,--_-_----.$ Per Diem and Fees .........................................$ Computer Charges ____---_____-_.________--___._----,,__--_--.$
Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ....^ State Funds Budgeted ................. ...^ Total Positions Budgeted

500 --0-- --0--
7,155
70,908 --0--
4

3. Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..........................$ Travel ..-__-...._.__..........__........._....._.._..._...__..._..__-.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ....................................................$ Publications and Printing ................................$ Equipment Purchases ....................................$ Per Diem and Fees ._....-.._.....,,___,,......__.....,,_..__,,...,,$ Computer Charges . ... .......................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,___..__.___.._._.__.__.___,,,,,,____,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

30,515 1,927 2,160
--0-- --0-- --0--
2,408 --0--
37,010 --0--
2

4. LEAA Grants Budget:
LEAA Action Local ................ 4 LEAA Action State ..................................................$ LEAA State Buy-In ......_- ---- ---$ LEAA Discretionary .-...__....,,__..._..-...._....._....__-...._-$ LEAA Planning ................................. ..^ Total Funds Budgeted ...............% State Funds Budgeted ..................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062
507,809 460,000 23,061,752 983,750
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................... .^ Travel ...._....._-....___....._......_-.___-.._.-----.----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ..................--...........................--^ Publications and Printing .............................$ Equipment Purchases ..................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ................... -^ Computer Charges ............ ...................----....^ LEAA Action Local ................... ...^ LEAA Action State ................. ..^ LEAA State Buy-In ._......-..,,__.._-..._.__...-__.-._--$ LEAA Discretionary ...................... ..^ LEAA Planning ................. ...^

615,409 243,997 26,760
--0-- 10,800 2,000
221,335 7,155
11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062
507,809 460,000

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Development, including ad vertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commissions. For general administrative

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cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, including the State "buy-in" for Law Enforceemnt As sistance Agency grants to local governmental units.

Section 14. Office of Comptroller General. Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General _________$ 2,826,096

1. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services _.-.____..-.,,___..,,,,._..___.-____.$ Regular Operating Expenses __..........__.___.........,,..__.$ Travel _-.__.--____._-__.___.._________..._.-_______.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases :--_--._,,----__--____--__-____,,__---..--.--.......-$ Publications and Printing .--.___......_._.,,_......--.,,___..$ Equipment Purchases ________ --___.________-_________--__-__._-$ Per Diem and Pees --__.___._-___.____-_.___._...-_____.$ Computer Charges _--_______,,___.________,,_____________________.$ Total Funds Budgeted -__._--.__.--_._--_._$ State Funds Budgeted ______._,,__.__,,________,,___.___.____..$ Total Positions Budgeted

315,122 52,975 12,300
--0-- 4,400 275 8,000
--0-- 393,072 393,072
21

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ..---...............-......----...-.-.....-.I Regular Operating Expenses ,,--__.......,,,,.-.._..$ Travel ...._,,_______-__-__--___________....,,._..__........,,........___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ---_,,,,------.--_,,------_,,----------,,----$ Publications and Printing ,,__________,,_.._--______---____$ Equipment Purchases .,,------,,-.,,--_------,,,,--------? Per Diem and Fees -,,-._-------,,--,,----$ Computer Charges __,,_________._,,__-_____.--__,,_----__$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.........,,..__.,,........-.,,-__._-..-..$ State Funds Budgeted ______.____-_____.-__-_.-,,____---___.$ Total Positions Budgeted
3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget:
Personal Services __.__-_____.__.,,_--__,,________-__-__,,.___.___$ Regular Operating Expenses --______------____ .,,._...$ Travel .....................--....-....---.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .----------------.----.--------------------I Publications and Printing ......_,,..._._......-.._.....,,...$ Equipment Purchases ......_.--___...._--.----,,.--__--..$ Per Diem and Fees ,,__......-.._--_-....._--.------------ $ Computer Charges -------_---_---------_----_----------$ Total Funds Budgeted ______._.___________-___,,_._.----$ State Funds Budgeted ....-...---........-----.....-......-I Total Positions Budgeted

462,850 21,350
7,000
--0-- 26,700
500 6,200 25,000 549,600 549,600
40
205,099 19,200 14,500
--0-- 1,600
--0-- --0-- --0-- 240,399 240,399
16

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
4. Information and Enforcement 'Budget:
Personal Services -.......-......-....-.-........-....---...........I Regular Operating Expenses --.._._--------.._,,--,,_--$ Travel ----_-.._.-__-_-_------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ----.....--...---..----..----.---_----,,-------$ Publications and Printing --.__.---,,....----------_._--$ Equipment Purchases -- -----------,,--------------$ Per Diem and Fees -------,,--.--,,-------.,,--_,,-------$ Computer Charges ------------_----.._------.---_------$ Total Funds Budgeted --.,,-,,----------$ State Funds Budgeted ___.,,.__,, ... .__.-__,,-,,_,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

1583
331,324 26,545 14,000
--0-- 5,000 375
--0-- --0-- 377,244 377,244
32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ----,,----,,--------,,--- -- $ Regular Operating Expenses ..,,...._.....---_----_.._-$ Travel .__.____._..______.___.,,___.._____._,,____,,___.._.___.____.-___.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases _...__--...,,--..._.--__..--_. --_.--_..--,,--.._$ Publications and Printing ..__....._......,,...._.....__....--$ Equipment Purchases ,,---..---..--.....--..._--__--._---$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,---.._--_._.-_,,--...__,,----_.--.._$ Computer Charges -_-.---.-_---.-_--..._------._--._---$ Total Funds Budgeted ._______..______.__$ State Funds Budgeted __.__-__.__----__._-___-__-,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

997,831 44,300 204,200
--0-- 17,500 1,950
--0-- --0-- 1,265,781 1,265,781
113

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services -....,,_....,,._.,,.-_--.-.-._.,,-._.-.$ Regular Operating Expenses --.,,_--_--_._._----___._$ Travel ... -------------------? Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ----~.-.......-...,,_--_,,.--_--....--,,---._--..$ Publications and Printing ._.._....._...._..-.__.._._...._$ Equipment Purchases --.--------_-.--_---,,-_._----.--$ Per Diem and Fees ...___...,,....,,_.._.._.._...,,...-,,-_.._$ Computer Charges ,,...._......-....,,-..-..,,.....__..___..._-.$

2,312,226 164,370 252,000
--0-- 55,200 3,100 14,200 25,000

Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense ._____,,___,,___--.$ 1,690,523

1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget:
Personal Services _...,,._.,,..-.._,,...._-.......-...-..-,,...-.....$ Regular Operating Expenses _--_--,,___.--..__--.,,----$ Travel ...................-..-.--..... ......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases --_.----..----,,--,,--------------------__$

520,795 84,600 11,500
--0--

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Publications and Printing ___,,______-_,,____,,_________.,,___$ Equipment Purchases ____-__--____,,_,,----._____.--,,____,,_._$ Per Diem and Fees .---......--........-.........-.................I Computer Charges .---..-._..,,..-_......_.-......._,,____....,,__....$ National Guard Units Grants ------_--,,----,,__.--,,.$ Georgia Military Institute Grant ___.___,,__..____,,.______$ Civil Air Patrol Contract .....-_......__......,,...._____......$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__.....-___...._._____.........___,,_....$ State Funds Budgeted ....-___........_.......___........--_-$ Total Positions Budgeted

21,500 26,100 8,500 --0-- 200,000 16,000 --0-- 888,995 888,995
36

2. Civil Defense Budget:
Personal Services -___......__.....--._....,,__..............__..........$ Regular Operating Expenses .____.-.--..._,,._..--,,_---.$ Travel .__.___________________.._________.____,,_________.____._____..____..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ----,,--.---_.--_------_,,--...--,,--..--._----$ Publications and Printing .---__-.....,,._...._.---__._..,,.$ Equipment Purchases ....,,,--,,.--_--,,....._-_-.-..._---.$ Per Diem and Fees _-...._,,._......___........___..._..,,___........$ Computer Charges .-..-----.--.--..--__-..--..-__.--..---_.--..$ Grants to Cities and Counties _____._________----__._.__._-$ Capital Outlay __-______.__-__..___--,,_._________,,__--____________$ Total Funds Budgeted _____,,.._-_______________.._,,_________,,____$ State Funds Budgeted __,,._...._,,._.._,,.,,.__.-__$ Total Positions Budgeted

446,740 67,400 20,000
--0-- 6,500
50,000 100
--0-- 18,500 36,000 645,240
346,198 33

3. Community Shelter Planning Budget:
Personal Services _______.,,_._.__..,,,,..,,_..,,..--$ Regular Operating Expenses _----------_--.--._--~$ Travel _,,-.---------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ....----.-..----.--.-.--.---------------.-----I Publications and Printing __._____,,__--_______------,,--__$ Equipment Purchases ___..........__.___.,,.._.____,,--.--,,,,__.$ Per Diem and Fees ... __.._.,,...--____,,-..-..-,,-,,---------$ Computer Charges --,,--...--,,_----..-------.-----,,,,--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ___..........._.__-.......,,_-_.......____.$ State Funds Budgeted ._____,,.....,,.__-___......__.___.,,....-__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

93,221 3,500 12,500
--0-- --0--
2,000 --0-- --0-- 111,221 --0--
7

4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget:
Personal Services ...-.............--.........--.......------..--I Regular Operating Expenses ,,.......-.-.__._,,--......__-_.$ Travel ._...__.__,,........-.__...........-____-.........-.---...-_-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases -______-____------_-_.--------------------------$ Publications and Printing _._........____._..........-_.___....$ Equipment Purchases --.__----._.--------_-----------$ Per Diem and Fees ....--.-__-_--.-..-_-_,,......,,.._----.----.$ Computer Charges ....,,___._.._--.____.,,.._,,______...--__,,- $ Total Funds Budgeted ___..._.__.__.____.__..______.__--_._,,._.____$

61,060 145,270
3,000
--0-- --0--
5,000 --0-- --0-- 214,330

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
State Funds Budgeted __.._....._...._......._.._........__........_$ Total Positions Budgeted

1585
214,330 5

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services _.-,,_,,_,,

^...$

Regular Operating Expenses _...........,,...._......._.___._.$

Travel --..----_.,,.,,.,,._...,,,,$

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases _,,__._____--___._________..__._______________________________$

Publications and Printing _--________,,_._______________________$

Equipment Purchases -__.._.........___..__.__..._..,,___,,......_..$

Per Diem and Fees .._._-_....___-__.......-_..__.___.......____....,,$

Computer Charges ------------------.__---.,,-.__,,-...-.._..$

Total Funds Budgeted ,,,,........__.,,_$

State Funds Budgeted ..__._......._....___........_._.._._......__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,065,606 146,808 1,000
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,213,414 241,000
112

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .__.-...,,.._....,,._._....-.__.__.-___...._.-_.-.$

Regular Operating Expenses ..------..----.-----_---$

Travel ...___.-.......-__......__._...._-....__._-._.__.-..___...----$

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases __--,__,,._---__._----_--,,---____---------------$

Publications and Printing ,,,,__.,,...__..$

Equipment Purchases .,,.__.._...__.-..-.._.._....--.....---_..--$

Per Diem and Fees -....._.._..._____......___...___......__-.___..$

Computer Charges ---_...-..--.-.-._--..,,----.------.----$

National Guard Units Grants .__...._._........._...._-,,..__.$

Georgia Military Institute Grant _....._-....___..._.__-$

Civil Air Patrol Contract ,,_,,,,..-----$

Grants to Cities and Counties --..__.__...._._....--_----$

Capital Outlay

----------- $

2,187,422 447,578 48,000
--0-- 28,000 83,100 8,600
--0-- 200,000
16,000 -- 0--
18,500 36,000

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $36,000 is designated and committed for the acquisition, housing, installation, electrical wiring, testing, shipping and related costs for a 250KW generator.

Section 16. State Board of Education-- Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Education .---_-_-$ 599,738,449

1. General Education Budget:
Personal Services .__,,...___...-_.,,._-_..._-,.-.-.--.--$ Regular Operating Expenses ....___-....--..------.----$ Travel ..-...-----.------------------I Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases __--__--------------------------_----_------$ Publications and Printing _..____.,,-______-__-----------$

791,286 212,551
48,819
--0-- 68,504

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................. ^ Computer Charges ................................$

7,600 37,683 --0--

MFPE Grants:

Section 11 Teachers Salaries ..........................I 273,383,000

Section 12 Teachers Salaries ............__-.-....-..$ 46,869,000

Section 13 Maintenance, Operation

and Sick Leave .................................. .^ 42,276,000

Section 17 Isolated Schools ---.----..--.-$ 130,000

Section 19 Travel

. ._ ...

.....$ 941,000

Non-MFPE Grants:

Mid-term Adjustment .......__.,,........_.......$ 5,836,595

Teacher Retirement ................................$ 27,669,500

Driver Education __..__......_._...._...__.___.$ 375,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies .______...___.._.___.___..___.__.$ 2,502,000

Supterintendents' Salaries .._____.........___..._...__.....$ 2,913,000

Instructional Assistance ___,--_--.___--__--____--_--___$ 7,000,000

Education of Children from

Low-Income Families (Migratory) ................$ 431,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................^ 411,492,538

State Funds Budgeted ._-.........,,........,,._........-.-.....$ 410,405,194

Total Positions Budgeted

43

2. Early Childhood Education Budget:
Personal Services ................................ .......^ Regular Operating Expenses ..........................$ Travel ............................ ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -__._____.._--._._.$ Publications and Printing ...............................$ Equipment Purchases .----..--.........................^ Per Diem and Fees ......................................^ Computer Charges ......................... .......^

106,320 10,871 11,750
--0-- 4,700 500 600
--0--

Grants:
Pre-School Training __..________,,__-_________--._____-_..____$ Pre-School Pupil Transportation ............................I Education of Children from
Low-Income Families ................... ........^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................ ...4 State Funds Budgeted .-........-.........-........._-.,,-.$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,252,427 260,000
13,950 5,661,118 5,645,985
7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:
Personal Services .................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..--.....--.........--.....$ Travel ....... ....................... ..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -------------$

1,796,166 151,519 133,428 --0--

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Publications and Printing ___--_-__--___----___----___-$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ............................... 4 Computer Charges _--._____--______.--.___.--_.__----___----$

1587
24,330 12,890 13,200 766,685

Grants:
High School Program ................ ....^ Teacher Retirement _------__----___----.__.,--__----__.$ Teacher Training and Research ______.._..___.._.-.______..$ Adult Education ._-_____.-_____-__,,_-__----________.$ Area Vocational Technical Schools --____----_----_$ Manpower Development and Training ----__--___.,,$ Comprehensive Employment and Training--_._----$ Total Funds Budgeted .----_.--_____.___--.____.-___-$ State Funds Budgeted ............. ..^, Total Positions Budgeted

18,027,199 2,018,000 1,094,853 2,279,000
28,651,570 3,160,000 1,319,471
59,448,311 39,494,171
123

4. Special Education Budget:
Personal Services .......................... .....^ Regular Operating Expenses --_----_----_------$ Travel ------------------..------_._-.-_--.___--.----.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--------.$ Publications and Printing ....___--._.__--..__--.__..--..$ Equipment Purchases __----__----__--------.----_$ Per Diem and Fees .................................^ Computer Charges --,,-___--_____--__----___----_----,,$

365,142 51,200 41,900
--0-- 2,791 3,500 3,000
--0--

MFPE Grants:
Sections 13 Maintenance, Operation and Sick Leave .__----_--..----__.....$
Section 18 Transportation ._--____----___.___----_$ Section 19 Travel __._-__--_._----_----__----_----___._ Section 20 Teachers Salaries .._._--_-......._----_._.$

5,721,000 1,745,220
85,000 35,550,000

Non-MFPE Grants:
Instructional Services for the Handicapped _-____----_----___--____--___-.$
Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children __------__-__.----__--____$
Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded .__-----__------__-..$
Tuition for the Multi-handicapped .,,._-...-..._.$ Severely Emotionally Disturbed --..._----__.--,,...$ Teacher Retirement .-------__----._---------$ Total Funds Budgeted _----_--_----;---------$ State Funds Budgeted ........... ...---.$
Total Positions Budgeted

843,942
93,072
250,000 622,000 4,036,800 3,021,000 52,435,567 51,280,774
25

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5. Compensatory Education Budget:
Personal Services ......................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses _--___.--__...__......__._....$ Travel -.___--____.-__.._...-___...,,_____,,....-__.....,,..__....____..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.._.....__......_.$ Publications and Printing .....................^ Equipment Purchases _--_._____,,-__.______,,.....,,--....._,,..$ Per Diem and Fees ..._______,,________.______.____._.____________$ Computer Charges .............................$ Education of Children from
Low-Income Families ....................................I Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ State Funds Budgeted .__......,,..____.........-._._.._....._-$ Total Positions Budgeted

287,170 40,491 21,200
--0-- 6,750 822 100
--0--
56,723,987 57,080,520
43,904 23

6. Instructional Materials Budget:
Personal Services -__._-..,,..__......__._.-._..__.___.....--_.__.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .............-.........$ Travel .___._._._-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --,,___---_____.$ Publications and Printing ...................... ^ Equipment Purchases ........................ .^ Per Diem and Fees .................................$ Computer Charges ......_-_-................................$

123,394 64,373 11,265 --0-- 20,988 10,000 1,000
--0--

MFPE Grants: Instructional Media ,,.___________._._____.___._._____..__._______.$ 9,248,000

Non-MFPE Grants:
School Library Resources and Other Materials ........ ^
Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ........................... ....^ Total Funds Budgeted ............... ^ State Funds Budgeted .............. .^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,925,000
1,707,947 13,111,967 9,316,361
10

7. Educational Media Budget:
Personal Services __............_.__.......__.___.........._........_...$ Regular Operating Expenses ............. ^ Travel ................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.._..,,...--__..$ Publications and Printing ................. .^ Equipment Purchases .........................$ Per Diem and Fees ........__..........___.._.:....___._-.-__...$ Computer Charges ........... .--...,^.... .......-- ....^ Authority Lease Rentals ___.___.___._ __*__________,,._.......$ Capital Outlay ............ i ........$

2,219,606 1,330,691
64,001 4,800 104,571 13,943 150,333 --0-- 333,204 35,000

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

1589

Grants:
Summer Library Supervisory Program _......__.$ Educational Television _____.__.____....._____...________.______$ Total Funds Budgeted ._._...._.._._..-_._-...._....-.......$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

59,252 56,186 4,371,587 4,124,587
193

Pupil Personnel Services Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _...._.._..-.._..___.._.__......$ Travel ...................... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................^ Publications and Printing __.-.,,.__......___..._.._.._._.......$ Equipment Purchases ,,_.______--____.--____._--.--..-________$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................I Computer Charges ............._...,,.___.,,......--__..._--_....--$

255,417 33,917 19,300 --0--
1,400 250
3,919 --0--

Grants:
Psychological Services ,,_._........-..._......__...._-__...__.$ Guidance, Counselling and Testing _._..._.._...__...$ Total Funds Budgeted .._....._-.-....___..._._....._.-..._._-$ State Funds Budgeted ._.. ...__...._._...._.._..._._...-.__..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

48,000 200,000 562,203 523,856
15

Ancillary Services Budget:
Personal Services _..,,_._..,,_._-.._-.__...__......_-..__--___--$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ..._..__----.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing _...._......__....._..._.....-._....__.$ Equipment Purchases .,,___------_--..-----------------$ Per Diem and Fees ................ ^ Computer Charges .___......____.--_.,,_--_-----------------$

650,622 69,461 57,498 --0-- 12,433
3,984 6,699 --0--

MFPE Grant: Section 18 Pupil Transportation .__.__.____...___._...$ 27,486,586

Non-MFPE Grant:

School Lunch _..........-_._......-........._.--_.---..--$ 67,125,000

Grants to School Systems for

Authority Lease Rentals

Payments to Georgia

Education Authority (Schools) .............._.........$ 26,804,591

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ....._..._.....-....._....$ 2,650,000

Grants Direct to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purchases ........._......-_-.-..$

976,197

Total Funds Budgeted ..............-.._...-.....-....--$ 125,843,071

State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ 67,458,794

Total Positions Budgeted

48

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10. Statewide Leadership Budget:
Personal Services ----___,,----_----,,_--._----__-.----_,,_--$ Regular Operating Expenses ................... .....^ Travel -______--_.____-_____.._,,____._________-_____,,_______.____________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....-__---......_..$ Publications and Printing _____________.-_,,______-_-___--_--? Equipment Purchases ------_,,,,__--_._--___--.--------$ Per Diem and Fees ..__.,,....__._,,...._..,,...........,,,..........$ Computer Charges .... .....^ ......................$ Total Funds Budgeted _....__.__.,,.___..._...___,,_.....__.__..$ State Funds Budgeted .............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

604,432 51,346 42,100 --0--
5,739 6,000 23,300
--0-- 732,917
658,561 37

11. Financial Services Budget:
Personal Services ...............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................,,___._$ Travel -__-__.-..__.___.--___.__-___..___.-__._._-__._.___._.____...$ Motol Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---_____--___..$ Publications and Printing .................... ^ Equipment Purchases .............................. .i Per Diem and Fees ..............................................$ Computer Charges __.,,.,,,,.___...--___,,.._...--__.--.---__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................$ State Funds Budgeted ,,.._......-.__...........___.......-__-$ Total Positions Budgeted

248,716 19,194 17,939
--0-- 12,376 2,148
--0-- --0--
300,373 220,541
17

12. Program and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services ............................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ..............................^ Travel -------,,------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------.----$ Publications and Printing .............................^ Equipment Purchases .............................--......^ Per Diem and Fees ............... ....-^ Computer Charges __________.,,_ ......._..,,......,,..__..,,....,$

740,834 388,421
29,901 --0--
14,467 4,947
13,360 --0--

Grants:
Supervising Teachers __._.._--_.__.....-_____,,...--._,,$ Supplementary Education
Centers and Services ................. ^ Teacher Scholarships ....._.___.....____........____-......._.i In-Service Grants __....,,____......_.__-.....,,__.........___......$ Total Funds Budgeted ....__._........__...._....,,__......_.___.$ State Funds Budgeted ................. ....^ Total Positions Budgeted

13. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services .............................. ^

Regular Operating Expenses ...........................$

Travel ...........

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................$

145,000
2,509,951 131,000 490,000
4,467,881 1,694,604
58
603,529 219,559
9,007 --0--

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Publications and Printing .....................$ Equipment Purchases .......................... ^ Per Diem and Fees .............................^ Computer Charges ............................ .^

1591
9,255 43,967
600 --0--

Grants:
Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ................... ....^
Public Library Services and Materials ______._.____.$ Teacher Retirement ----..------.-------------$ Public Library Construction ..............................$ Total Funds Budgeted .__...,,._,,.._.___...___-.,,.___..._.._...$ State Funds Budgeted ....... ....... .....$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,435,000 2,080,917
197,000 1,745,000 7,343,834 6,583,447
59

14. Staff Services Budget:
Personal Services ................ ..^ Regular Operating Expenses ............. .....^ Travel ..._...._._..._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,.._.-._.__--..$ Publications and Printing ................. ^ Equipment Purchases .--... --_,,._,,--...--,,____,,_..$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... ^ Computer Charges ............................ ..^ Total Funds Budgeted ... .... .... --.---.--.$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,518,566 161,420 31,907 --0-- 89,900 10,546 1,000 720,142
2,533,481 1,984,331
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15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget:

Personal Services .........................................--.....--..^

Regular Operating Expenses ......................$

Travel ............................................. .^

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ......................... ... ^

Publications and Printing ................ .... .^

Equipment Purchases ._......._...._..-......-.._._.-.--_....--_.$

Per Diem and Fees

................. ...^

Computer Charges ............................. -^

Total Funds Budgeted .......................-....--...--...^

State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

156,645 64,341 10,500
--0-- 11,100 1,000 66,200
--0-- 309,786 202,522
9

16. Surplus Property Budget:
Personal Services .....................-......-..-.....--.-..^ Regular Operating Expenses ___-.,,.___.._____--_.__---..$ Travel ........ .....^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._--...--....--.$ Publications and Printing--..---..---------------$ Equipment Purchases .. ...........................................$ Per Diem and Fees .... ....... ...._...._........,,..._,,.--...$

394,208 142,319 16,000 --0--
2,500 12,000 --0--

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Computer Charges _..._......,,_.,,....___,,..,,______.._.__,,..,,_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................... ...^ State Funds Budgeted ....____.-.___..._.__.._,,..._.__..._.._._$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 567,027 --0--
40

17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget:
Personal Services ...._.__,,...___.._..__.____.,,..__._....___.__....._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel -....__.._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..._._.,,,,_.._.$ Publications and Printing ._......_....__.......__.......__._...$ Equipment Purchases ,,..._..___--...-..._--_.....,,----.,,--$ Per Diem and Fees ...................$ Computer Charges --.___--_...._.,,--......-----,,.--------.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted _-..._._.-......_..._......._._._--....--$ Total Positions Budgeted

160,393
6,686 18,500 --0--
750 500 --0-- --0-- 186,829 100,817 14

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses .... ...--.--.$ Travel ............. ..^^^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._._----__.___$ Publications and Printing ....,,._._._...._._____.....___..__...$ Equipment Purchases _,,--______._._____,,---_______--_.,,__-$ Per Diem and Fees ............................$ Computer Charges _...._.._-....._._......_.._._-.._..__.-......_.___.$

11,022,446 3,018,360
585,015 4,800
392,554 134,597
320,994 1,486,827

MFPE Grants:

Section 11 Teachers Salaries .._.._._........__...___..-.$ 273,383,000

Section 12 Teachers Salaries ..............................^ 46,869,000

Section 13 Maintenance,

Operation and Sick Leave ................................^ 47,997,000

Section 15 Instructional Materials __._.......-.._..$ 9,248,000

Section 17 Isolated Schools .._..._. .......................$ 130,000

Section 18 Pupil

Transportation--Regular .................................$ 27,486,586

Section 18 Pupil

Transportation--Special .__._._......__-........__._._...$ 1,745,220

Section 19 Travel ____.._._._____.___.______.,,_..______,,________-$ 941,000

Section 19 Travel--Special ......._..-....._..._.._.......$

85,000

Section 20 Teachers Salaries _._....._..._......_.._._.__..$ 35,550,000

Section 48 Mid-Term Adjustment ....................$ 5,836,595

Non-MFPE Grants:

Teacher Retirement

........

.^

Driver Education .......-.__.___........._._..._._.....,,..____._-$

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies ......... ^

Superintendent's Salaries __._-........._._-.........__._._.$

Instructional Assistance ....._._._._......_.._.._-...........$

32,905,500 375,000
2,502,000 2,913,000 7,000,000

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Education of Children from Low-Income Families .. ....._.._......._.._.$
High School Program ______......____......._.__.,,..____......$ Teacher Training and Research _____...._______.._.___.$ Adult Education ._--__......_-__....._-_._...-_.-__._.....___._..$ Area Vocational-Technical Schools ___._...._.--...,,.$ Manpower Development and Training ____._._.___$ Comprehensive Employment
and Training ..................................................... ^ Instructional Services for the
Handicapped ,,........._..........._......................._....._ $ Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ._.___-.-._________._.______________.$ Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded --_______... .._._._._____...$ Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped ....................$ Severely Emotionally Disturbed _._..... ...........$ Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ...............................................^
School Library Resources and Other Materials .................................................$
Summer Library Supervisory Program ...........$
Educational Television ........................................$

Psychological Services ..,,...$

Guidance, Counseling and Testing ......._......_.......$

School Lunch .......$

Supervising Teachers ............................................$

Supplementary Education Centers and Services ........................................................^

Teacher Scholarships ........................................^

In-Service Grants . ..............._.. ..........$

Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ..........................................................$

Public Library Construction . ....... ... ..... ........ $

Public Library Services and Materials ..................... .....................................^

Pre-School Training ............................................$

Pupil Transportation (Pre-School) ................ $

Capital Outlay ...... .............. ................_._.........$

Authority Lease Rentals .

..-.$

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .......................... ... .--$

Grants to School Systems for A.L.R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools) ...._........ ................-............$

Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes .................... $

57,168,937 18,027,199
1,094,853 2,279,000 28,651,570 3,160,000
1,319,471
843,942
93,072
250,000 622,000 4,036,800
1,707,947
1,925,000
59,252 56,186 48,000 200,000 67,125,000 145,000
2,509,951 131,000 490,000
2,435,000 1,745,000
2,080,917 5,252,427
260,000 35,000
333,204
2,650,000
26,804,591
976,197

B. Budget Unit: Institutions ............. .......$ 8,941,839

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1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services __......___......_...........,,,,._......___.__.. _._.$ Regular Operating Expenses --.__.-- -,,.__._..$ Travel --______..-__.._____-__..___..._,,_____...___,,_.____________.____$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------- $ Publications and Printing ____.____________.--,,__,,_____,,____._$ Equipment Purchases __,,_._,,_,,__._________...-__.._,,______.__-__$ Per Diem and Fees .......... ........................$ Computer Charges ._,,--,,-......,,--.-....-------,,.-------$ Capital Outlay ..........................$ Authority Lease Rentals __.......--______-.-...-.,,____--.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... .^ State Funds Budgeted .....................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,169,943 366,264 13,500 --0-- 4,150 82,000 --0-- --0-- 720,000 54,750
2,410,607 1,564,562
95

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical
School Budget: Personal Services .....................$ Regular Operating Expenses ____........_-_.__-......--_...$ Travel ..................... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................$ Publications and Printing .....................$ Equipment Purchases ................... .....^ Per Diem and Fees .........................$ Computer Charges --...--.--------------------$ Capital Outlay ................$ Authority Lease Rentals ...._------.......-------..--_ -- $ Total Funds Budgeted .......................$ State Funds Budgeted ,,-----.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,025,664 298,720 12,000 12,000 3,300 110,000 --0-- --0--
1,313,803 49,315
2,824,802 1,720,374
82

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget:
Personal Services ........................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ._.__...._.....-...._._._........._.___,,......_.__._........._...__..._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.._._.....,,,,___.$ Publications and Printing __,_____--._______--.--_-____--_,,_.$ Equipment Purchases .......................^ Per Diem and Fees ....__...,,..........._._._......--__._._..._....$ Computer Charges ..------------------.----.-- $ Capital Outlay ..............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ___..._.......-._...__..........._..__._...$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................9 Total Positions Budgeted

4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:

Personal Services

..................$

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel ,,.........._....__._._.,,...---.------------$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....--.----.--.$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

1,208,983 212,557 8,500 8,500 4,240 37,712 6,600 --0-- 313,500
1,800,592 1,641,838
151
2,347,442 394,296 4,000 2,200 --0--

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Equipment Purchases ..-........-.............-..........--......I Per Diem and Pees ...._._._...._._........._..,,.....__......__.....$ Computer Charges ............................ ^ Capital Outlay ....................... $ Authority Lease Rentals ....................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ___________....,,.____._._.._._____,,.__.____.$ State Funds Budgeted _______...._____.__.,,.____.,,_________..___$ Total Positions Budgeted

20,000 1,000 --0-- 35,000 23,400 2,827,338 2,521,552
284

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services -.._._._-.._._._......----_.__.......,,.__,,.,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses _.....,,______..........._.._...$ Travel ,,------_ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..__,,___.__.._ $ Publications and Printing ................... .^ Equipment Purchases ........................^ Per Diem and Fees ,,__,,._____,,,,,,_,,___,,,,.$ Computer Charges -- ...------ -..----------...$ Capital Outlay ............................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted .._._.-..,,._...,,..._......___....-___....$ State Funds Budgeted ........$ Total Positions Budgeted

492,061 226,062
4,300 24,000
500 40,122 2,000 --0-- 43,000 832,045 787,446
51

6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget:

Personal Services .__._.....___....__.-.....-_...__-....._.--..__._.$

Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$

Travel __

.......

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--___,,._____,,_-$

Publications and Printing __-.._____-.--__,,..--_,,.----.---$

Equipment Purchases ..................... ....^

Per Diem and Fees ................................^

Computer Charges ______,,_____.--___----.__.----,,----.-----$

Capital Outlay ............................... .^

Total Funds Budgeted ....___...,..._-..._..-...___....__-...__-__$

State Funds Budgeted ......_._...._..__..._..-....._......._.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

757,733 131,521
10,000 --0--
1,560 32,822 --0-- --0-- --0-- 933,636 706,067
58

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ....__..........._-..-.._-...___-._-.----$ Regular Operating Expenses .._..-...._..-..._..._-...._-.$ Travel .._______...,,__.,,_.___-._____--.---_------..--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_____---___---$ Publications and Printing ........-..-......-...----------I Equipment Purchases ._.-..--------.------.$ Per Diem and Fees ....... ..^ Computer Charges ......-----------..--------$ Capital Outlay .................. ......^ Authority Lease Rentals ......._......_...._....-._..-.....-$

7,001,826 1,629,420
52,300 46,700 13,750 322,656
9,600 --0-- 2,425,303 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new

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program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.

Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local
funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer con tributions to the Teachers' Retirement System ap plicable to such salary.

Provided, that the amount of $7,000,000 in Grants to Local School Systems for supplemental instructors and aides shall be used to provide assistance in the elementary grades in the form of additional certificated and noncertificated personnel to assist classroom teach ers in providing intensive instruction and training in order to enable all students to achieve in the various subject matter areas in accordance with their potential abilities.

Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini-buses" transporta tion program for Special Education Students.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to department operations, $75,000 is designated andcommitted for the Professional Practices Commission.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education, $27,500 is designated and commit ted for payment to the Houston County Board of Edu cation for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and commit ted for payment to the Houston County Board of Edu cation, for payment to Houston 'County Happy Hour School.

Provided, that State funds appropriated to match federal Manpower Development and Training Funds may be utilized in a State approved adult basic educa tion program if federal requirements do not necessitate the use of these funds for matching Manpower Develop ment and Training funds.

Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 11, 12 and 20 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.

Provided, that of the funds appropriated in this Section, the Department is authorized to utilize up to

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$5,000,000 to fund the equalization Program authorized in H. B. 57, subject to prior approval by the Fiscal Af fairs' Subcommittees.
Provided, that of the above appropriation for de partment operations, relative to Pre-school Training for the Handicapped, the Diagnostic Classification and Testing Services Program initiated in F. Y. 1973 under Act No. 1234, Ga. Laws 1972, p. 722, shall be funded at the continuation level in F. Y. 1975, the remainder of such appropriation shall be used and expended for a half-day Pre-school Training program for five-year-old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped, and for no other purpose.

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,650,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to excted $32,000,000' in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Of the $2,650,000 appropriated above, $300,000 is designated and com mitted for the purpose of constructing comprehensive high schools. The allocation of funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current increased average daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolidation within a system, renovations, outstanding local effort of school systems, age and conditions of ex isting school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that classroom need is the basis of dis tribution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, relating to High School Grants, $250,000 is designated and com mitted for new equipment and repairing existing equip ment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds allocated per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs.
Provided, that $300,000 of funds appropriated for Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes shall be granted by the State Department of Education to the Gharlton, County Board of Educa tion to assist the School System in renovating the St. George School. Such funds shall not be made available until the Charlton County Board of Education has reached maximum bonding capacity.

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Section 17. Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System __,,___,,__.___..__,,,,_______________,,__._,,__________._._...____.$

805,000

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:
Personal Services _____-,,__.____.___.____.___,,.____.__--____--.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._....-__.._._._._.__,,.--___._.$ Travel .,,....,,,,__._.__........,,.__.....,,___..._......___.___.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_--._--_-__.$ Publications and Printing ....._..._.-._.__.-_-............__.___.$ Equipment Purchases .._...._....._.--,,___....____.___--__..$ Per Diem and Fees _.________________.-______.___._____-_-____$ Computer Charges .___.-__.--$ Employer Contributions .....__.,,,,.....,..._.,,.....__.___._... $ Total Funds Budgeted .._____.._.-____....--__.....--..$ State Funds Budgeted .___..,,...___........__..___...-__.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

514,577 77,000 7,000 --0-- 8,000 3,000 &5,000 108,000
805,000 1,587,577
805,000 43

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ......,,_...._._ .._--..._..._._.,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ...-__--.....--__.,,--....$ Travel ___...._____......__.....__-........,,_...._.._._....-_..__...,,_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--.------__.$ Publications and Printing .,,......._.__._.._.___.....__._..$ Equipment Purchases ._._,,_--._--........__..,,....--_.,,....$ Per Diem and Fees ___.....____.___--....-_..--__......_.... $ Computer Charges ____.._____._____.,,______$ Employer Contributions ,,- .,,____,,_-____.__.$

514,577 77,000 7,000 --0-- 8,000 3,000 65,000 108,000
805,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $800,000 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 58.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $5,000 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 346.

Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission

$ 9,073,047

1. Reforestation Budget:
Personal Services _______.__.___--___,,_.__.______._..__.__...________$ Regular Operating Expenses ___...--,,,,..____._______.$ Travel _......-_......,,-__._..-......._.._...._........_,,.....,,....._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..-,,..,,.____..$ Publications and Printing __._....__......__,,....,,_....._.$ Equipment Purchases ---,,-----,,.------_--.--..----..$ Per Diem and Fees ..__......._,,..._.....-_._._-..._.........$ Computer Charges _._.....___...._..........,,___.___,,_________$ Total Funds 'Budgeted ..._,,___..-.,,-......-___......_.....$

399,964 291,630
2,566 38,160
426 16,845 20,458 7,386 777,435

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State Funds Budgeted ......_.......__..._._._...-_-......-_..$ Total Positions Budgeted

1599
276,812 26

2. State Forests Budget:
Personal Services .^....... ...................... ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ._--.-----------------$ Travel .............. ^...............__..........^............^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.....-_....-._..$ Publications and Printing ...............-.....................-$ Equipment Purchases ..............._--.__.._,,_.----....$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................... .^. Computer Charges ___--.__.--___-_.,,__----,,---.---,,_--$ Ware County Ad Valorem Tax _..,,...._-._..__....._...$ Total Funds Budgeted .......................^...................^ State Funds' Budgeted ___.,,______,,._,,.-_.,,_.__.___.______.$ Total Positions Budgeted

75,313 10,481
92 --0--
66i5 4,420 2,400 --0-- 50,200 143,571 --0--
6

3. Field Services Budget:
Personal Services ... .^.................. ....^.^.......^ Regular Operating Expenses _,,,,--__--.__--_--..--$ Travel .. .^ .................. ^.. ...... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....__...__.....__..$ Publications and Printing ..................................$ Equipment Purchases ,,._._-....,,_.-,,.___-.__--_--.$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................... ^ Computer Charges --_-_--_____-_.-_____-__--__-.__-_.._~$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ....... ...^, Total Positions Budgeted

8,130,137 1,576,221
68,684 962,397 12,995 140,390 140',580
23,481 11,064,885
8,314,820 806

4. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services .....................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .......................$ Travel ..................... .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._-----...--$ Publications and Printing ...__.....__,,_.__..___.,,..___...$ Equipment Purchases ,,_--..,,_.--_--.-------_-----_,,-$ Per Diem and, Fees ._-_-.._........__.._..._....__-___--_.-.$ Computer Charges .......................... ^ Total Fundsi Budgeted ........................... .^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................I Total Positions Budgeted

389,179 76,794 10,012 3,500 18,358 7,061 2,000 40,800 547,704 481,415 25

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .....................:................4 Regular Operating Expenses .______._,,____._____._____.$ Travel ._.....,,...__,,.__.....,,...___...-._....,,.-..__......__..,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.....,,___...$ Publications and Printing ...................................^ Equipment Purchases ...............................^

8,994,593 1,955,126
81,354 1,004,057
32,444 168,716

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Per Diem and Fees ..--_,,....____....__-.._...--_......_._....$ Computer Charges .-__-.....__-....,,.__...__,,.__...._..........$ Ware County Ad Valorem Tax ___.___.______..._.__._.____$

165,438 71,667 50,200

Section 19. Forest Research Council. Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ........____.,,_._...$

667,631

1. Forest Research Council Budget:
Personal Services --_,,---..--...-.--._..,,---.--------..$ Regular Operating Expenses _____,,--_---------$ Travel --.-_.. ._.,,.- _.----.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...,,_..____......_.$ Publications and Printing _._..__ -,,__,,-,,,,-_-$ Equipment Purchases ,,_.____-..__.__-.-----_-...,,_.--.--$ Per Diem and: Fees __.,,,,__-,,____,,,,__,,_,,,,.$ Computer Charges ____.__^__-________._..--.._._...._______.,,_____$ Total Funds 'Budgeted .....__........-_.......___........__.....$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.._. __,,..,,,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

99,615 32,550 4,364 --0-- 18,000
1,000 500
--0-- 156,029 154,631
7

2. Contractual Research Budget:
Contractual Research Expense __-__________.______.______$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.______.__.______.______________.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._.-_....._..........__-..._..__-....$ Total Positions 'Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ._,,__,,_._______,,_.________.,,.__,,_____$ Regular Operating Expenses1 __----__._----------$ Travel ---,,--,, .------.---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.,,..-__.,,..___.$ Publications and Printing .__._...,,_..__......._.__......_._.....$ Equipment Purchases' --.-.....--,,.._--_--._--_...----$ Per Diem and Fees _,,._,,,,__.._,,,,._.._ ^__..._..$ Computer Charges _.......-__....____.......-__....,,,,.___..,,.._..$ Contractual Research Expense --_-----._----------$

535,910 535,910 513,000
0
99,615 32,550 4,364 --0-- 18,000 1,000
500 --0-- 535,910

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation __......____.....__.._.._.__....__.......__....$

6,795,600

1. General Administration Budget:
Personal Services- _._____,,___._________,,____.,,_____.______.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._..__....____...___._..$ Travel .___........___.........___,,..____.__...-,,_.-..-.__......____....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing ____.....____.........___....__._....$ Equipment Purchases --_._,,.---__,,_-._.-_.._---___,,--.$ Per Diem and Fees ...-___.___....__,,....._.___......-__._....__.$

339,925 83,338 10,350 19,200 2,650 18,780 5,500

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Computer Charges ...,,._-__.-._.,,__.__._.._...,,.__.,,...........$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.._...,,...-.,___......__.,,__._,,....$ State Funds Budgeted _.--.._._.._._._.....__-_........__.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

7,500 487,243 438,591
30

2. Operations Budget:
Personal Services ,,--.._,,_____,,_,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses ..--____.-_...-__-__,,......_.$ Travel ._...._...-........__-....._...,,,,,,.......,,___.._..___.,,..,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -.......--_....$ Publications and Printing ._........_.._.....___.__......____.$ Equipment Purchases _.....___-.__-..,,.,,,,,,_-,,._.__,,.......$ Per Diem and Fees ,,......_.....,,..____.._.....___...._._,,__.,,..$ Computer Charges .._,,,,,,,,,,___,,-_,,,,_,,,,$ Evidence Purchased ...............................................I Total Funds Budgeted ___......__.....-___......___.......__._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ____._..._.__.....,,__.......____-....-__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,463,071 607,694 103,856 194,200 10,300 73,220 38,000 10,000 78,000
3,578,341 3,322,904
177

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:
Personal Services ____.__.____-___._____._____.___.____________._____$ Regular Operating Expenses -------,,--..------,,.._$ Travel ,,,,___,,_,,___,,__,,_____.,,________ _______^ _______,,__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--..._----..--$ Publications and Printing ,,__......___....._.__._....__.__$ Equipment Purchases ..____...._,,,,_.__,,......,,_.___.._.$ Per Diem and Fees ....____......____,,.....,,_......_.._-.-...__..$ Computer Charges __.--_,,__...._._.^_-..--_-...--_--.-- $ Total Funds Budgeted ___..._____,,__.,,_______._,,_,,_.,,___.$ State Funds Budgeted __..___,,... ._.__,, ,,.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

980,963 191,175
32,250 20,800
6,500 209,250
8,750 41,095 1,490,783 1,336,338
68

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget:
Personal Services ......__........__._..___._.._.___....,,.____....$ Regular Operating Expenses _--_-_----__-----_._--$ Travel -.....___-...,,___-....___.....,,...__...-___..._..__._._..__-_....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._.----___--$ Publications and Printing .__.._....___.......___.._.._._....$ Equipment Purchases _....-___._..--...-_._.^.._.-_......$' Per Diem and Fees __._,,_,,.......,,......_,,_.____.-_...__.$ Computer Charges _-....,,_...._..,,-_._.-._._-.-._._-...,,.$ Total Fund's Budgeted _.....,,__-........_....._.,,.....____...$ State Funds Budgeted ....,__.-....,,__,,..____.._...___-....._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,170,657 535,664 21,000 12,000 38,617 30,000 10,000
1,345,384 3,163,322 1,697,767
138

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ._.._-._,,,,_.....____......._....._--....,,_.$ Regular Operating Expenses --_,,.----...------...,,.$ Travel ._-._.__-._-.__._.,,.._.-_..._._......._......__._._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---.-_--.--...--$

4,954,616 1,417,871
167,456 246,200

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Publications and Printing _.______________________.$ Equipment Purchases ._._____.__________..__._____$ Per Diem and Fees ...__,,._..._..._.______-____.___._$ Computer Charges ______________________________.___$ Evidence Purchased _________________________________,_$

58,067 331,250 62,250 1,403,979 78,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission,
Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.,,$ Personal Services __,,_,,,,,,____,,____.,,___.__,,,,__$ Regular Operating Expenses _________----------_$ Travel ___.._._______._..__.__.____.__.____________________._____._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _________,,_$ Publications1 and Printing __,,___,,___________,,__$ Equipment Purchases _____________._._.________._$ Per Diem and Fees _,,__,,_,,__,,___________,,____$ Computer Charges ____,,____----_._________,,___$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,,,_.____,,_,,___,,,,_,,,,,,__$ State Funds' Budgeted ____,,,,__,,__,,__,,,,__,,.$ Total Positions) Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ___________..._____,,_,,__$ Regular Operating Expenses --____._._--_____f Travel ____._______..._.._._._..________.._._____._______._..__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.______,,_$ Publications and Printing _..____.__._.____.$ Equipment Purchases _,,____,,,,,,_,,,,,,__-___,,_,,__$ Per Diem and Fees ___,,,,,,,,__________________.__.._$ Computer Charges ____________________________________

27,698 19,698
9,500 2,000 --0-- 3,500 3,000 5,000 --0-- 42,698 27,698
2
19,638 9,500 2,000 --0-- 3,500 3,000 5,000 --0--

Section 22. Georgia Residential Finance Agency.
Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Agency_$ Personal .Services ________________.___________$ Regular Operating Expenses ______J_______,,,,.$ Travel _______________________.___._._,,____________._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___----_._---$ Publication and Printing _______________,,,,_,,,,__$ Equipment Purchases ___________________________.$ Per Diem and Fees _______.___-_________-._._______._$ Computer Charges- ____________,,____.__.___,,__________-$ Total Funds Budgeted ___________________._______._$ State Fundsi Budgeted ._.-_.______________..__________-$ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ____________________________..$ Regular Operating Expenses --_____.--___--_----$ Traivel ...___________________________,,____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._______$ Publications and Printing ______,,______._______.___$ Equipment Purchases .._.______________----._____$

69,000 25,095 8,255 3,020 --0--
200 6,300 26,130 --0-- 69,000 69,000
7
25,095 8,255 3,020 --0--
200 6,300

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1603

Per Diem and Fees _____________________,,_.___,,$ Computer Charges --..._....__-___,,_._______,,,,__,,.$

26',130 --0--

Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission _--______-____.__--_______$

--0--

Departmental Operation Budget:
Personal Services ______________________________________$ Regular Operating Expenses __-_._--_,,_________..____$ Travel ... _,,____ __________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,__,,__,,_,,_ Publications) and Printing _______ __,,.._-_____-_,,,,$ Equipment Purchases ___________.___._--_,,___--_,,_$ Per Diem and Fees ,,,,-___-_-__--_._________--_--_$ Computer Charges ._,,___,,_____,,,,______________,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted' .___,,___--____________.._.$ State Funds1 Budgeted _____.______,,______________-$ Total Positions Budgeted

686,953 359,500
11,500 --0-- 30,000 15,000 29,000
8,000 1,138,953
--0-- 42

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal .Services ,,-,,,,_,,____,,,,,,-__,,,,-_ _______ ____.$ Regular Operating Expenses _--_,,__--.___--__,,$ Travel ____________________________________ __..___,,_.._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____,,--______$ Publications and Printing ,,__.,,___.________,,_____$ Equipment Purchases ____________________,,,,..-__,,$ Pen Diem and Fees ________________________________$ Computer Charges ___________ _,,__,,__,,___._____,, __.___$

685,953 359,500 11,500 --0-- 30,000
15,000 2,9,000
8,000

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office __,,____.______.____$

963,164

1. Governor's Office Budget:

Personal Services' _______________________-____-____$ Regular Operating Expenses _____.-----___----___$ Travel __.__--._____.._____.____.._____.____._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___--__----__$

Publications and Printing _________-_-______-____$

Equipment Purchases _________________._--____$

Per Diem and Fees ________________________________$

Computer Charges _____.._.__,,______,,__________.___$

Mansion Allowance --__--_--________,,,,____,,-_.__,,__$

Gubernatorial Transition Allowance __--___--_$

Total Funds Budgeted __-____________,,___._____$

State Funds Budgeted ___________,,___.,,____._____$

Total Positions Budgeted

/

571,506 188,500 19,500 --0--
5,000 5,000 20,000 1,000 32,500 2i5,000 868,006 868,006
36

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2. Intern Program Budget:
Personal Services _____________________________________$ Regular Operating Expenses _____________________,,_______$ Travel ______________________________________________.__.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases) ____________________$ Publications andl Printing ____--_-________----_____$ Equipment Purchases __-_---_--__--__________________.$ Per Diem and Fees ________________________._______________$ Computer Charges ____._,,_____________________,,._._________$ Intern) Stipends _.____._--__________,,--____-_______-$ Total Funds Budgeted' __-______-.._.______________$ State Funds Budgeted _._____.____._____..._-_.__._____.$ Total Positions 'Budgeted

55,158 3,000 4,0'00 --0-- 1,500
800 --0--
700 30,000 95,158 95,158
4

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ___________.._______.___.__.-________.____$ Regular Operating Expenses _--____,,-___--___--_$ Travel _______________________.___________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--_------_.$ Publications and Printing __________.____________$ Equipment Purchases ___--______-__--_.---------_--$ Per Diem and Fees ______...________________________$ Computer Charges _________________________________,,__._,,$ Mansion Allowance ____.________________--____--___.$ Intern Stipends _______.______________-_--__.______$ Gubernatorial Transition Allowance _____--________$

626,664 191,500 23,500 --0--
6,500 5,800 20,000 1,700 32,500 30,000 25,000

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget ____..___________._______-______.____$ 2,230,672

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ____________,,___________________,,-.________$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________--_--._______$ Travel __________________________________._._____-____._-___,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.___--____$ Publications and Printing __----_--___--_-------___$ Equipment Purchases _____-_-______.--______------_____$ Per Diem and Fees _____.__--__________,,_____-____...__$ Computer Charges ____,,____,,____,,._____________,,____.____________$ Payments to Regional Commissions -_.-_--_--_--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted __-____-_____________._-___--__.___$ State Funds Budgeted ________._,,__...._________._.__.__$ Total Positions Budgeted

296,297 29,805 9,000 --0-- 2,950 2,500 57,500 5,600 95,141
498,793 485,793
19

2. Council of the Arts Budget:
Personal Services _____.________----______________,,______$ Regular Operating Expenses _--_______--___._____$ Travel ___________--._,,_______________-____._____________,,________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._______.______.$ Publications and Printing ________________.___.._______$ Equipment Purchases __,,-----___..--_--_.--------._--$

51,432 379,458
2,750 --0--
1,400 300'

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Per Diem and Fees ...__..,,.._-.--___--__-._-._----..____$ Computer Charges --_..--._...--.----_,,...------,,---.$ Total Funds Budgeted __......_-._._,,._..__..._,,...._,,._.$ State Funds 'Budgeted' ------._----------_--_$ Total Positions Budgeted
3. Budget Division Budget:
Personal Services ..._..-.___......-..._-.....__.-_.__-..___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_----_---__--._--_--$ Travel ,,__.._____-_-__-_,,____-_,,---___-_,,--_---.__-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .----__--..._.$ Publications and Printing .,,._.._,,.___...,,......___..--___..$ Equipment Purchases ___-______--___.--__-_--,,----._--_-$ Per Diem and Fees -...__-......_....-.__--..__--...,,--._,,.$ Computer Charges ...,,.....,,_-...__....._..._._._._.....$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,__._____ .... _.,,_...,,_.________.____.$ State Funds- Budgeted -..,,__.....,,.....__....._....____..,,.$ Total Positions 'Budgeted
4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:
Personal Services .....___....___._.,,,,__....__......__,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses -.....--._.--_----._.--$ Travel ..__-____-_.-.-._-_--._-_--.--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_.._------_.$ Publications and Printing _______,,____.____--______.__.$ Equipment Purchases ...__....._-_._.__._,,._....____....,,_..$ Per Diem and Fees ____._______-___.,,--_.___.___-______,,__.$ Computer Charges -__...._.._..,,_------_--,,--_--.._-$ Total Funds Budgeted .__..._-....__...._.-.._..-.._._..$ State Funds Budgeted __.,,_____,,____-_,,__--___..-________-$ Total Positions Budgeted
5. Management Review Budget:
Personal Services ._-.-.,,.__..,,____...,,._..._--.__----___--$ Regular Operating Expenses .__--.-__.--._-.,,.--_.-.-$ Travel __....___-...-.__-.....____._----__..._--..__.,,....,,-_..,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-...._--_._.__..$ Publications and Printing _,,..___....__....__....,,..__.,,$ Equipment Purchases -.-_.-------_.---.----.---------$ Per Diem and Fees ._..--_..._---...,,--..,,---_,,----.----$ Computer Charges' ______-____-__-_--___-_,,--_,,---__--.._$ Total Funds 'Budgeted .-....,,__._._.._._--.-_.__._.._.,,.$ State Funds Budgeted .---- ---- ---$ Total Position Budgeted
6. Policy Planning Budget:
Personal Services .________.____...___________.__---___.-_____.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ------..-----._--.._--.$ Travel __.-..._-_..._-_-...._--___-._-.--_----__--__--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----,,.--..----$ Publication and Printing ...........-_.,,_,,..,,_.-,,...__.$

1605
500 --0-- 435,840 161,105
3
317,756 15,100 7,500 --0-- 9,000 1,250 1,000 1,000 352,606
239,606 16
313,505 19,589 21,500 --0-- 3,950 1,000
500 --0-- 360,044 335,044,
21
282,374 10,910 5,000 --0-- 1,250
600 --0--
500 300,634 250,634
16
499,936 43,266 19,000 --0-- 20,500

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Equipment Purchases --.-.__._--.._.._--_,,__..._.$ Per Diem and Fees ,,-__-____-_______.___--__,,___.__.$ Computer Charges ..._-.-.-.__.-....-_..._....._......_._$ Total Funds Budgeted ---_.._--...._._.__......._--._......$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.._-.._......_--.-.._...--___-$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,000 172,164 20,000 776,866 396,866'
25

7. Georgia Employment and Training Council Budget:
Personal Services ...-...-_...-.-_--_.._.._......_.._--.,,.--.$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,_..-.--..-_.-_----__.$ Travel ...,,._......_.._.._.,,.......__...__.__________.__.______$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_--_--_----.$ Publications and Printing __________________________________$ Equipment Purchases ._...--_..._..--_..._.-_-.-.,,--..$ Per Diem and Fees ___....-........___.________,,_..________,,_$ Computer Charges --_----.--_--...._--..._._----,,----$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._.__.-....-.._-.....-..__.........$ State Funds Budgeted .............,,..._--.- ........_..,,_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

282,503 82,043 16,669 --0-- 5,600 8,800 4,840 --0--
400,455 --0--
26

8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget:
Personal Services -.-...-_,,..-_._._..-_--_...-._-----....$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._.-._....,,_.._.--...$ Travel __._._-....--.-...__.-._.......__..____....._....... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_....--....--.$ Publications and! Printing ._......................._....._...$ Equipmenit Purchases --.........-...--..--_.-.-..------...$ Per Diem and Fees ....-.----_._..__.._........,,..._.....$ Computer Charges _______________...._.._._........----_...$ Total Funds 'Budgeted ........................-......-........$ State Funds Budgeted .-...._..._......_......_...............$ Total Positions! Budgeted

176,058 42,366 9,200 --0-- 10,000 2,000 82,000 --0-- 321,624 321,624
23

9. Georgia Post Secondary Education Council Budget:
Personal Services ...__...--...._.--..._...__....,,..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ----...._,,---.--_.,,--_--_$ Travel _..._...__-._.-.-.-_-_-.....--_,,._._-...........-,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--_...--.....^ Publications and Printing _.__..______,,._________.,,,,..___.$ Equipment Purchases ..._.------_._--_.-.--..._------^ Per Diem and Fees .-._.....-.._---._.-_.........----.....$ Computer Charges ..--_----...--_.._._..--._.---.--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......._.._.._..._........._..-_.j State Funds Budgeted .._..._...--..._.._.........-...-...? Total Positions: 'Budgeted

67,462 12,882 5,444 --0-- 7,504 2,525 23,998 2,500 122,305 40,000
4

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ,,.._...__.._~__._.._.....-........$ Regular Operating Expenses ......--_.----....--.__....$

2,287,313 &3!5,419

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

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Travel .__...._.__..._...___.__.__.,,_...,,,,_...,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --__--__,,..__$ Publications and Printing --^_.--_....,,_....__,,_---.$ Equipment Purchases --_---_----,,---_--------.------$ Per Diem and Fees ____.__,,_,,-.._.,,,,_.___._-._,,-.._$ Computer Charges ._._^.-_-.._-___--_--.,,--._...,,.$ Payments to Regional 'Commissions ___.,,--_----._$

96,063 --0-- 62,154 20,975 342,502 29,600 95,141

C. Budget Unit: Governor's Emergency Fund .__,,,,.$ 2,231,652

Governor's Emergency Fund Budget:
Transfers to State Agencies ........ Total Funds Budgeted1 ..._..,,..._.-- State Funds Budgeted _____________

2,231,652 2,231,652 2,321,652

Budget Unit Object Class: Transfers to State Agencies

..$ 2,231,652

There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine re quires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution. .

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger there of or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

Section 25. Grants to Counties and1 Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities: -,,--.,,--_--.___.__----~.~_~. ..$

1. Grants to Counties

-$

Total Funds Budgeted:

..$

State Fundis Budgeted

_$

2. Grants to Municipalities1

..$

Total Funds Budgeted --

-$

State Funds Budgeted! .,,.

_$

'Budget Unit Object Classes:
Grants to Counties _--._-. Grants to Municipalities

6,800,000
2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000
4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000
2,600,000 4,200,000

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Provided, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties and municipal ities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter.

Section 26. Department of Human Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operation _._.........$ 218,282,836

1. General Administration nad Support Budget:
Personal Services _.._______.___.__-__________________.__-.__.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses .__......----.....--------$ Travel _..,,.._.__-,,__.__.._, _..__._... _._.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..___.............$ Publications and Printing _...........____............._.___.$ Equipment Purchases _____.,,._...-__,,-..._...._-_----.....$ Per Diem and Pees -__--_...._...___........_-...-......----._.-$ Computer Charges .__.___--___.__________-__.____.____---_-_._.$ State of Georgia General Obligation . Debt Sinking Fund _.________._________.___.______.......__...__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.._.,,..__,,._,,..$ State Fundsi Budgeted _..._._....- -_,-.-- $ Total Positions 'Budgeted'

8,381,916 1,546,014
296,651 8,300
156,266 81,538 71,639 3,537,078
190,000 14,269,402 8,130,972
637

2. Physical Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ______._,,______,, _,,,__,,.._ _._____$ Regular Operating Expenses ...-..-._.--....,,...--------$ Travel .__.--...___.-..._.---____--._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,______--_.--_.$ Publications amd Printing .,,_._..__...-,,$ Equipment Purchases -..._-----......----.----.-------$ Per Diem and' Fees ____..____.,,_______._,,___________.__-____-___.$ Computer Charges ,,_.--..._.,,---.._....----_--..------.$ Total Funds Budgeted -..-.....__....-..._._.___.---....-..-.$ State Funds! Budgeted _..._.,,-,,-.,,,,,,-$ Total Positions Budgeted

972,621 115,570 28,450 --0-- 23,000
4,000 200
--0-- 1,143,841 1,143,841
82

3. Physical Health -- Family Health Budget:

Personal Services __-.,,,,,,- .... -....._,,,,$

Regular Operating Expenses ----.,,-$

Travel _________ ._.__^. ___.__-_

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.._....._......$

Publications apd Printing ......_.___.,,........._._-__..._.$

Equipment Purchases _____._,,--_________..--___-_--------$

Per Diem and Fees ____________..--________--_____._-----$

Computer Charges -_,,......_..._.-_-_.......--......._-----$

Crippled Children Benefits .....__..__.._-.._.........--._-.$

Kidney Disease Benefits

-......_.-.

$

Cancer Control Benefits __.._....._._........._..............-....$

Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits ___.___.$

Total Funds Budgeted ..._.._.__..___.....--_..._----$

3,981,982 3,503,756
386,136 20,000 82,307 92,710 503,685 2,000 2,890,120 300,000 420,000 2,462,750 14,645,446

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
State Funds Budgeted ,,. Total Positions Budgeted

1609
8,440,038 412

4. Physical Health -- Community Health Budget:
Personal Services ..........____..,,........_.__._.._.____......._..$ Regular Operating Expenses _--._,,----__._.._--.,,.$ Travel _...._._.._._......._.........__..___._._....._.__.____._......_.___....,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases1 _--__--_-----__$ Publications and; Printing _._______.____.,,,,__________,,__.__.$ Equipment Purchases ,,.-____.-_-__,,--_-._,,.__._._...$ Per Diem and Fees --,,,,--._,,-__,,_.$ Computer Charges ........___._.^..__._.___..___..__._._._.._._..$ Facilities Construction Grants ____.,,_______,,_._.________$ Capital Outlay .._-_.........._.__,,._.._____...,,.._.__-....,,__.$ Total Funds Budgeted __......_--__-._...._.___.__...__..._-__.$ State Funds Budgeted __._._______.._._______-_,,______.__,,.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,719,794 971,161 360,212 4,400 68,088 59,544 155,118 31,692
10,013,000 173,000
16,556,009 10,045,915
378

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Operations1, $5,000,000 is designated: and approved for payment to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Au thority upon the approval by the Federal Government of the application for funding of a new medical college for the training of medical doctors and other allied medical personnel under the provisions of Public Law 92-157 known as the "Comprehensive Health Manpower Training Act" of 1971.

5. Physical Health -- Local Services 'Budget:
Personal Services _,,___-________-_,,____--,,--_,,_... Regular Operating Expenses ,,___,,.. __......._. Travel ,,.__.._,,,.,,,,-.__.__--.,,---Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ________,,_______.--,___._.._ Equipment Purchases ____,__.,,._-- . ,,.,, ....._.._. Per Diem and Fees .__--_--_.--___..____.._.__._. Computer Charges ..__._,,__...,,__.---,,....--_,,-___.-... Grant for DeKalb County Mental
Retardation Project _--__--------__------------ Grant for Chatham County
Mental Retardation Project .____._--,,_-__-__-- Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...____.......___.._.-.._____.. Total Funds Budgeted .__...__._._-_._._.......__._...... State Funds Budgeted -_.....-----..-_.--,,.---. Total Positions Budgeted

5,412,719 1,003,296
497,130 --0--
4,360 111,000 170,510
15,000
97,300
92,800 8,331,748 15,735,863 12,179,087
447

Provided, that from funds appropriated to the Physical Health -- Local Services Budget, a total of not less than $100,000 will be made available to the Community Cardiovascular Council in Savannah for continuation of stroke screening.

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6. Mental Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services .-.___.__.___._______._______.___.__________________$ Regular Operating Expenses _.........._._._...............$ Travel ...............................................^.......................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_.._,,,,.,,..$ Publications and Printing ..,,_..,,....,,,,$ Equipment Purchases ..-------_-._-_.,,_,,,,,,_,,.....-.-.$ Per Diem and Fees .....--................... .......................^ Computer Charges ...................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...^............._ ................^ State Funds Budgeted ..........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,140,373 1,342,250
130,000 --0--
9,200 5,000 32,000 2,000 2,660,823 1,841,505
88

7. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abatement Budget:
Personal Services _____________________________,,__.____.___,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._.......-..__._________.___$ Travel ........_.._.........._.._...._.....__._.._......__________...___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^ Publications and Printing ........--.--..................... ^ Equipment Purchases ...........................................$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ,,__.,,__._____..________________$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........._.............__,,..,,_,,,,.$ State Fundsi Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,667,071 3,203,927
57,617 --0-- 20,280 11,388 86,720
1,040 5,048,043 1,234,841
153

8. Mental Health -- Local Services Budget:
Personal Services ........................................... ....^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ...-..............^......^........._.-..........^................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --___,,_._-_,,-.--$ Publications and Printing ...................................^ Equipment Purchases ........_...--------_._..._..._._.__..$ Per Diem and Fees1 ......._--______________.._.._......._.......$ Computer Charges ........-..._.._..._................._.............$ Contracts with Day Care Centers for
the Mentally Retarded ..........._......-.....!..............$ Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs ..............-............................$ Grants for Child Mental Health ..._..........._...........$ Grants for Adult Mental Health -..-......................,,$ Grants to Group Homes for the
Mentally Retarded .........................._...,,.._...........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-..........-.-........__.............._$ State Funds Budgeted .....^.......................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

246,320 34,608 25,956 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
21,750,718
2,321,391 700,032
3,844,169
1,322,354 30,245,548 15,696,312
14

9. Economic and; Consumer Affairs Budget:
Personal Services ._......_..........._.......................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses1 .___.______.__,,.._____ _......$ Travel ...^......^ ............^.....^..-... ................$

316,990 106,359 31,000

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..__..-__..._____.$ Publications and Printing __,,____________,,_,,__________$ Equipment Purchases __,,..--_....____---__......._-__,,_-..$ Per Diem and Fees .......-,,.-_........_...._._-.,,...-._...$ Computer Charges ______.--__--_______--_________,,_,,_--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... ..._.........______..__.__......_.._.$ State Funds Budgeted ........____...._........._.___..........__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1611
--0-- 26,200 11,000 16,600 6,450 514,599 514,599
34

10. Work Incentive Program Budget:
Personal Services ._..............-.___..........._.................._$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._----__._._,,--__...$ Travel -.,,......_.....-..........__......._......_._....._..........-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _....._.,,.___...$ Publications and Printing ...._.__._..........................._$ Equipment Purchases _--_----_,,_--__-----__--_,,------.$ Per Diem and1 Fees .._.,,----.:.,,-..--....-......___---....__-$ Computer Charges _...._._....,,...._..._....--.-..._._..-._----.$ W.I.N. Benefits .....-......._.-...-.....-........_.........-.....-..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................._.--..._.__._...$ State Funds Budgeted ......-.-_-_......_-__.-.....-....-.$ Total Positions Budgeted

972,859 204
80,5 00 --0--
2,000 50,000 --0-- --0-- 2,750,000 3,855,563 385,556
101

11. Child Care Budget:
Personal Services _,,__._____._______._____________..___.___._.._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.___..,,-._..___.._.._----.$ Travel _....,,_......._....__-._.._.-..._..-.,,_____....._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._._..--__.$ Publications and Printing -________,,_,,.--.________,,-,,--_$ Equipment Purchases __--______,,,,_.--____,,......_.,,_$ Per Diem and Fees --------------....._.....,,.,,_,,.._.$ Computer Charges ..._,,----_.._._.--^--..._.._._-_.,,$ Grants to Fultom County for 24-hour
Emergency Social Services .,,_.....--..._.._._..--_..$ Benefits for Child Care ......_.,,_,,......_._..._.......__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .-_-........-.-..._-.-_....-....-.-__$ State Funds Budgeted -.-._.-_,,-__...._._._--...--...$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0--
123,900 6,385,958 6,509,858 3,546,163
0

12. Programs for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults Budget:
Personal Services ..._...._....._,,_...-..._......._........_..$ Regular Operating Expenses _----_--.-..................$ Travel __....-........_-..._.....___-_.._...._-.--_....._._.........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..,,_.._-..__.$ Publications and Printing .___.._........_......_....,,......_..$ Equipment Purchases .._.....-...._._._...._.._....__,,.$ Per Diem and1 Fees .-_....._,,-.......----_.-_,,_,,--_..$ Computer Charges _.--------_-__--_.------_,,$ Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts ._--...$ Benefits for Child Care -- Attention Homes ......$ Total Funds Budgeted __-...-_........-__..._._._,,_,,._.._?

5,827,075 28,172,706
473,556 12,200 89,335 33,060 21,060 --0--
1,000,000 64,800
35,693,792

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State Fundfe Budgeted ...-...________..__,,__.._..__._.__........$ 5,259,343

Total Positions Budgeted

545

13. Services to the Aged Budget:
Personal Services __,,_.___...__.,,.......,,............-...............$ Regular Operating Expenses _.__.__.--- $ Travel ........................................ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,--.----,,.--.$ Publications and Printing _______,,____________--_--_----$ Equipment Purchases ................................$ Per Diem and Fees ........................................ .^ Computer Charges .......................^............ --.--...$ Areawide and Community Grants ,,_.,,----------- $ Nutrition Grants ...^..^..............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..................-.....-.-._.-......--$ Total Positions 'Budgeted

530,824 80,100 37,600 --0-- 5,000 4,800
2,500 --0-- 2,097,000 2,688,500 5,446,324 363,234
40

14. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ...............................^ .....$ Regular Operating Expenses ......._....__...............$ Travel ........... ......^.... .........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____..._.._____--_.$ Publications and Printing .............................. ..^ Equipment Purchases .......................^.......-............^ Per Diem and1 Fees ,,._,,__,,__._._______._,,_______.___._______.___$ Computer Charges ...................................... ^ Grants for Nephrology Centers ..._.................--$ Total Fundsi Budgeted! _________-_____.__.__._._____.---__-$ State Fundis Budgeted ........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

858,535 9,203,965
26,347 --0--
9,500 34,711 32,123 --0-- 175,000 10,340,181 2,579,080
57

15. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Facilities Budget:
Personal Services ............................... 4 Regular Operating Expenses ............................ ..^ Travel .................. .......^.. ......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ........_.._,,....,,,,.--.,,..._..--$ Equipment Purchases ......................... .._..$ Per Diem and' Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges _,,___,,____,,_-,,_,,___,,__,,,,--__--_.--_--$ Capital Outlay -__.-...-__.-........_.._.._..........-...-.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................$ State Funds Budgeted ........ .^....^ Total Positions Budgeted

7,709,537 4,545,918
135,704 24,370' 12,005 192,241 127,690 --0-- 750,000 13,497,465 2,233,514
684

16. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Services Budget:
Personal Services __.._-___._____,,_.____.._.,,.__._.__.-__.__._.$ 10,744,856 Regular Operating Expenses ...............--...-......... ^ 4,930,551

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

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Travel _-...___....._.._.-.._._,,....._.,,._..,,_..,,....,,_...,,._,,._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___,,,,__________.$ Publications and Printing .__...,,._---_.--....._.,,......_,,$ Equipment Purchases ........................^......^.....^ Per Diem and Fees .................................. ......^ Computer Charges _....--_.-..-,,..-..._------_.--....,,_,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... .^..................... ^ State Funds Budgeted __.,,______.,,___._--_.-_____..._-_._____-$ Total Positions Budgeted

535,615 --0-- 42,536 128,072 241,771 --0-- 16,623,401 1,671,847
917

17. Medicaid Benefits Budget:

Personal Services ..._.._ ................................... ...^

--0<--

Regular Operating Expenses -__--_,,_--.._------_----$

--0--

Travel ................. ................^...-......^............^

--0--

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--------_,,--$

--0--

Publication and Printing ...._...,,_._.__.,,.__...,,$

--0--

Equipment Purchases ____,,---__--__._____,,_------$

--0--

Per Diem and Fees ____-,,--,,_----_.,,--__----______,,___,,.$

--0--

Computer Charges ...................................... ...^

--0--

Medicaid Benefits ....._,,-...._-....,,__.._---------.-$ 256,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted _._____.____-_.__.___.___-____-__.-.$ 256,000,000

State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ 83,135,132

Total Positions 'Budgeted

0

18. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services' --...---- ..--..-----...-- -----.------$

Regular Operating Expenses -------..-------.------$

Travel ....... ....^ ...... ....^................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,______--__,,.--$

--0--

Publications and Printing ............................. ....^

Equipment Purchases _______--___----__--_._.--,,------$

Per Diem and Fees __.....-__..,,..,,-_.__.._.--_--.--_.--$

--0--

Computer Charges --.__--..----_.---_____..------_$

Cuban Refugees Benefits ._..-....-....-_....,,..-.._...._._-$ 100,000

SSI-Supplement Benefits ....__._..._-__...._._-,,_--.$ 3,635,814

AFDC Benefits ,,____.____________-___,,_______-_.._-___________-$ 133,722,506

Total Funds Budgeted .,,........_...,,....._-.._._..__---$ 137,458,320

State Funds Budgeted __...._._....._......._....___..-_...._.$ 37,770,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services -- Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget:
Personal Services ...,,__--__--,,__...._--__--_.,,----_--.$ Regular Operating Expenses .--,,------___----_---$ Travel ......... ..... ......... .....^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,._____,,.___,,--$ Publications and Printing ,,_,,_...--_____,,----_.__.--$ Equipment Purchases --.-,,.--,,--.,,--,,---------_---$ Per Diem and Fees ..._--...----,,_------._--_...--...._,,.$ Computer Charges ...._--_,,.--,,--,,__.__-__--._..--$ Local Services Benefits Payments Grants _.,,...._..$ Grants to Counties for Social Services .._...,,.__.._.$

--0-- --0-- --O-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 22,712,852 21,799,560

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Total Funds Budgeted) ._....-....._--.___--_._._.-$ 44,512,412

State Funds Budgeted1 ._._..........__.__._______,,,,__$ 19,642,619

Total Positions Budgeted'

0

20. Benefits Payments -- Program Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services -_._____--_._______._._______._--.-____--..$ Regular Operating Expenses ___,,--_----_--_---$ Travel __.__._____.._________._____,,_______.__..........._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.--.--_.----$ Publications and Printing _______-__.___-_---_,,.-$ Equipment Purchases ._.,,_,,_____,,_______.------___-| Per Diem and Fees .__...--_____.._,,.__._.-_._.._.--.$ Computer Charges ,,,,.....,, _..._....,,_....__--.____..,,.--$ Total Funds Budgeted _.------_..--.__--....__.---$ State Funds Budgeted .-._-_,,-.......-__........__...._._...$ Total Positions 'Budgeted

2,37*5,422 2,579,446
211,025 --0-- 173,870 37,380 --0-- --0-- 5,377,143 2,479,238
229

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services -_-__-..._-_.........._.-....-..,,-__..........--.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________......_._.....$ Travel ......._____________...._______._____.____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--_______.$ Publications and Printing .....,,_._........_...,,_-........._.$ Equipment Purchases _______-__-----__._------_._-$ Per Diem and Fees ____.__,,_______._________-__--___.___._-$ Computer Charges -__--_________----_-____-..---____-$ Crippled Children Benefits ..__..._.....__._._.._..._..$ Kidney Disease Benefits _.___._.___-___________--_.____-$ Cancer Control Benefits -..-.__._.._.-..-._,,_........__,,_..$ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits ..-.$ Facilities Construction Grants __--,,____-________,,__.$ Grante for DeKalb County Mental
Retardation Project ...._._____.___...-..____--.$ Grants for Chatham County Mental
Retardation Project ......_..--._....._.-._._.._...___--.$ Grant-In^Aid to Counties -_._.._-._._...---_.--.......$ Contracts with, Day Care Centers
for the Mentally Retarded -_.__..._......._.._.........-.$ Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs ..__..-............................__.___$ Grants for Child Mental Health ,,.,,.,,.._....__._.,,....$ Grants for Adult Mental Health ..........._...............$ Grants1 to Group Homes for the
Mentally Retarded _____,,_______.__._____---___.____-$ Work Incentive 'Benefits _._-._.-_.-..--._--..___..$ Grants to Fulton 'County for 24-hour
Emergency Social Services .....--,,._,,....--.,,._-$ Benefits' for Child Care ._...-...,,-.....-._...---.._.._-$ Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts .__.__.. $ Benefits for Child Care -- Attention Homes ..,,.$ Areawide and Community Grants ._._._,,-.._.._....-..$ Nutrition Grants __-.,,___--_-_.._......_....-._...._...-.$

55,858,894 61,339,831
3,313,499 69,270
723,947 856,444 1,461,616 3,595,260 2,890,120 300,000 420,000 2,462,750 10,013,000
97,300
92,800 8,331,748
21,750,718
2,321,391 700,032
3,844,169
1,322,354 2,750,000
123,900 6,385,958 1,000,000
64,800 2,097,000 2,688,500

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Grants for Nephrology Centers ._.,,-__,,,,---...._,,.$ 175,000 Medicaid Benefits ,,.-___.-._.._.-_..,,....._..._._....._$ 256,000,000 Cuban Refugees Benefits .-_..-_._-..-_._...-._.._.......$ 100,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits .-.___.........,,-........__.._-.-._$ 3,635,814 AFDC 'Benefits ._........._...._._.____._,,____..__.$ 133,722,506 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants __,,,,,_,,_.$ 22,712,852 Grants to Counties for Social Services ...,,.......,,.$ 21,799,560 State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ,,________..____.___._.____-____,,__,,_.___,,___.$ 190,000 Capital Outlay ______.__,,.________,,-___.__-_______,,____,,.$ 923,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Medicaid, a specific sum is designated and! com mitted for Medicaid: coverage of Non-APDC Foster Care Children.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $60,000 is designated1 and committed to continue the Cancer Registry.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $173,000 is designated' and committed for ventilation reno vation in the T.B. Laboratory.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $30,000 is designated and committed to increase the 'Georgia Medical Care Foundation contract for the remainder of F. Y. 1975, and an additional $30,000 is designated and committed for the early implementation of the CHEC program.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $188,000' is designated and committed to provide a one-step Merit System upgrading for the Caseworker series in DFACS.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $33,000 is1 designatedl and' committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to> continue Atlanta Association for Re tarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy
program.

Provided however, that none of the above appro priation for Medieaid Benefits shall be usedl to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless ap proved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said sub-

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committees' to be so designated by the respective Chair men of said Appropriations' Committees.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $25,000 is designated and committed for the operation of a medical inpatient detoxification center and a 30-day resident center at Jesup, Georgia, for rehabilitation of alcohol and drug abusers.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions .....____._....__.,,..$ 125,672,714

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget:
Personal Services .....^ ...........................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................... .....^ Travel -_-_,,___.-_-__.___.______,,___.._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___......,,____....$ Publications and Printing __....,,._....._.__......___....___.$ Equipment Purchases .--___--,,__,,,,,,_,,--^_____--______$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,_....,,___....__....__.......___......$ Computer Charges _...._.__...___,,...____......,,....___._......__.,,..$ Authority Lease Rentals _________._,,_.__________,,_,,______.$ Total Funds Budgeted .......................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ...^.. .....^....... ...........^ Total Positions Budgeted

4,649,466 901,792 20,500 4,000 4,782 13,834 75,600 70,000 387,000
6,126,974 5,611,716
540

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget:
Personal Services .................................$ Regular Operating Expenses -____-.-.--_....,,._,,..._..,,.$ Travel ...-.- ................ ...................... ...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --,,____--_____,,.$ Publications and Printing _________^_________._______________$ Equipment Purchases ........... ^..... ................. ^ Per Diem and Fees ................................$ Computer Charges ..___.....__,,......._..,,.....____...___..$ Capital Outlay ............. .....^..................... ^ Authority Lease Rentals .............................. i Total Funds Budgeted ..................................$ State Funds Budgeted _...___.._.._.__....____......_____...._..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,836,328 1,378,993
10,500 10,000 8,750 32,372 105,072 82,000 100,000 513,000 8,077,015 7,379,841
662

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget:
Personal Services -__,,____,,________.___.____.___,,__,,________$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,____.____,,______...______,,$ Travel ....^...... ..........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____,,___.______,,_$ Publications' and Printing .,,...._,,_.__,,..._,,,,..,,.__....$ Equipment Purchases ....................................$ Per Diem and Fees ........--............................$ Computer Charges .........................-..........$ Authority Lease Rentals ____,,____.__.____._____._..,,___.__..$

4,327,296
747,780 17,000 --0--
2,000 --0-- 72,000 69,000 500,000

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Total Funds Budgeted .____-_..,,___.___._.__.__________________.$ State Funds Budgeted __.,,__._._..._-----.._.___...--._-.......$ Total Position Budgeted

5,735,076 5,396,239
551

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget:
Personal Services .._._._...,,.__.__._._.___...._.__._...._.__...__..$ Regular Operating Expenses ..__....,,__....-_.___....___....$ Travel ___.,,______,,_._______._,,_____.____.____.__.___._______,,_____.__.___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._._.....___.....$ Publications and Printing ...._,,______.,,_._..._.__.._._._,,__.$ Equipment Purchases _.______--__.__...___.____________-_._._____.-$ Per Diem and Fees .______.___._.____^_._.__..-________._.______$ Computer Charges __...____-._..._.......-_...._.__.,,...._.._...._.$ Authority Lease Rentals ..___-.....__......_...._.___-...._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,..,,..._____..-._....____.....__......_.$ State Funds Budgeted .._...__.....__.__....____..-__._....._._._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,588,507 693,040 20,000 --0-- 8,000 21,000 34,000 65,000 646,500
4,076,047 4,001,047
551

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget:

Personal Services _,,_____._________,,_______.________,,__,,___.,,___$

Regular Operating Expenses --,,__--,,--__----_----$

Travel ..,,___.__.,,__._...._._-.....___,,..._.._.....__.....__.....__..__._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._..._.._,,._......$

Publications and Printing ...._._....._._,,..__......__....____.$

Equipment Purchases ___-_----_,,_----,,--_------_----$

Per Diem and Fees .,,.,,._,,._.... ,,__,,__._.$

Computer Charges _._............. ,,

....._..$

Capital Outlay __.._.__.-...__.-....._._...._......._......_..-....____.$

Authority Lease Rentals ._._...__......_._._....,,.--...-.--$

Total Funds Budgeted _......$

State Funds Budgeted _...._......_.......__..........._.......__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

4,770,213 1,068,435
20,000 7,245 12,935 57,975
25,935 75,000 178,744 853,500 7,069,982 6,211,238
779

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ._......___..._._.........,,..,,,,..__.__...._._..-$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._-.___....__...,,_-.._..___.$ Travel __...___...._.__...__._...,,_.-....___....._....._-_....__....__..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._....,,._...--.$ Publications and Printing .....___........._...._......_._'_..__..$ Equipment Purchases ___.-...._........_......_-_.__.._....__.._-$ Per Diem and Fees .__......__......__-...__.-.._.._--._--_$ Computer Charges .__.._...__......__....__-..._._,,._.......__._.-$ Capital Outlay ...___....__....,,._...__.__...._-_-_...__..-.__--$ Authority Lease Rentals __...__......._,,..--...._.-_....____..$ Total Funds Budgeted .__...._._....._......-_-.....__----.._._..-$ State Funds Budgeted ....__-....._.-..._.__......_...._..__.....__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

13,323,737 3,005,220 30,900 19,425 7,912 131,133 64,622 71,000 519,560 117,000 17,290,509 13,568,507 1,602

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services ._.._...._.......__...-......,,-_-_._,,__._....._._.?

6,770,190

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Regular Operating Expenses --___-_--__-__-___,,-_--__.$ Travel _________________________________________._______._____^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----.--____--_$ Publications andi Printing ,,________________._______________.$ Equipment Purchases ,,____---___----_-_-_____...,,$ Per Diem and Fees ___._________________-.___________.__________$ Computer Charges ________.._____________._.__--__.__.__..__$ Capital Outlay _.,,_________,,_____________._,,______._________$ Total Funds Budgeted -____.-._______-______________,,______$ State Funds Budgeted' ____________-___________-_$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,181,102 29,954 7,725 1,300 34,561 36,231 70,000 75,000
8,206,053 7,067,943
838

8. Georgia Retardation1 Center Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses __________--_--.--_--.$ Travel _____ _____ .__,,_,,_,,,,____$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--_____--__$ Publications and Printing ___--__--__-__-______.___,,$ Equipment Purchases ._--_---_____-___________.___-__$ Per Diem and Fees ________________________._____$ Computer Charges -,,_.____,,-_____._____________$ Authority Lease Rentals ,,_____.________________$ Total Funds Budgeted .-__________________________$ State Funds 'Budgeted .__________________.__-____-.___.$ Total Position Budgeted

9,746,070 2,655,753
35,301 --0-- 11,410 21,500 63,238 122,100 794,000 13,449,372 12,524,195
1,118

9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget:
Personal Services __________________,__-________.____--__$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._----__-._._--__--_$ Travel _,,____,,__,,_,,___________,,,,,,__,,,,,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,..,,--_,,_-.$ Publications and Printing ....._..._.__._.._..._......$ Equipment Purchases .,,,,...._.._...._____.._........,,......$ Per Diem and Fees ____________________.__.__-__-_-_____.._$ Computer Charges ______.--______-_____________________._____$ Authority Lease Rentals ___.___-_-._____._______________$ Total Funds Budgeted _.__.-__._--____--.._____-_.___,,-___.$ State Funds Budgeted -___-_________________-_______.-___._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,930,389 1,601,595
40,773 --0--
9,870 33,745 77,170 60,810 450,000 9,2'04,352 8,601,626
710

10. Central State Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ._-_________-_-,,_-___,,____.,,_-__,,_.________$ Regular Operating Expenses __-___.,,_--__._________--__.$ Travel _______________________________________________________________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_----_,,--__.$ Publications and Printing ______._,,__----__._--____--.$ Equipment Purchases _-.__-_.___._____..._____-__.-__.__$ Per Diem and Fees _-_-_-____-__.--______-____-______.___$ Computer Charges -______.-_____.-_-____-_____-__-___._______.$ Capital Outlay -__-______-____---______--________-.___--.$ Authority Lease Rentals ______,,_______.._.__-__.__,,___$ State of Georgia General Obligation

41,123,400 9,441,821
79,022 40,000 14,408 509,118 104,012 360/000 3,475,000 1,284,000

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Debt Sinking Fund _._.........____....._._...._..___,,,,_$ Total Funds' Budgeted .__-_..............._.__..._,,___._.......$ State Funds Budgeted __--......___-_--_............._,,______.$ Total Positions Budgeted

183,000 56,613,781 45,073,694
4,919

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services ________-_-_-_----____,,_______.___,,.,,__$ Regular Operating Expenses __,,,,._____:.,,,,___._$ Travel -__---.____.___.,, ^..__________________ ._.__,,_..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........--....._-$ Publications and Printing __ __________ ___________$ Equipment Purchases -..------....'----_._-..--.--..----$ Per Diem and Fees -_--. --__---.__.---l.--- ___$ Computer Charges ..._-.--.___________--____.__.----_._--$ Total Funds Budgeted _.____.._.____._._,,__,,_____.,,__.___.__-$ State Funds Budgeted ____-_,,___-___.-_______,,___._________.$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,159,549 1,360,499
26,736 29,400 3,900 38,581 37,300
8,000 7,663,965 7,078,559
646

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services _._----,,_.----..__-,,-_--_..__,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses _______ ___________-__________$ Travel __________________________________.___________________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----.___._--$ Publications and Printing ____._----_____------._,,----$ Equipment Purchases __.,,______________._____________________$ Per Diem and Fees __________________._--___.___.__._..__-$ Computer Charges ,,._----.__--.---_____________,,________$ Grants to County-Owned Detention Center __..._.,,.$ Capital Outlay _________.__.__._.___.___._.,,_____.____--.__.______$ Total Funds Budgeted! -.......-.._._._......----.-...,,,,-$ State Funds Budgeted .._..,,.......,,-_._......_,,-__...._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,120,363 544,161 19,470 17,000 1,450 39,145 53,100 --0-- 400,000 144,000
3,338,689 3,158,109
311

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .........-....--......-...-.-.--.--.......-..I 108,345,508

Regular Operating Expenses .,,___--_.----_._--_--$ 24,580,191

Travel .._,,..___.._..____......._.__-_..-....,,_....._....._._....$ 350,156

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --...--..,,--:..$

134,795

Publications and: Printing .....,,___......_._,,-............$

86,717

Equipment Purchases -_--...__._---..--...._-.--.....__;,,_-.$ 932,954

Per Diem and, Fees .....__.._........-_..-_...-.....-.._._.......$

748,280

Computer Charges ....,,_--.......,,_.__.._._.----.._....._$ 1,052,910

Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers ---~ $ ' 400,000

Capital Outlay ..,,........._.._........,,._._.-_.._____-_.......$ 4,492,304

Authority Lease Rentals --_---,,--_---__------_----.$ 5,545,000

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund .._-...__..____,,....'....._...._......_.__.$ 183,000

Provided1, further, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $75,000 from available funds held by the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) to complete the planning for the construction

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of a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hos pital, and to redirect up to $75,000 from available funds held by the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) to complete the planning for the construction: of a multi-geographic receiving facility at Southwestern State Hospital.

Provided, that the Department isi hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $3,300,000 of available funds held by the Georgia Building Authority (Hos pital) to construct the Water Treatment Facility at Central State Hospital through Capital Outlay.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $144,000 is designated and com mitted to plan for the construction of Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Griffin and Eastman and $175,000 is designated and committed to plan for the renovation of the Alien Building at Central State Hospital.

Section 27. Department of Labor.
A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ,,......--__.,,...--.$
Inspection Division Budget:
Personal Services ____,,-________.-_______,,_._.____--________-$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._.........__.___.....___.--.$ Travel ____....._..___-.....__--.-...._.,,_...--____.......-___.....,,-_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..__-----_._---$ Publications and Printing ........______........____.....,,,,___$ Equipment Purchases ------------------_---$ Per Diem and Fees ......._-._.......-.,,__...-.____......___.$ Computer Charges -,,---_--,,--_.--_------._._----,, ,,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,_____,,________._____,,$ State Funds Budgeted ......__._.......--.._......--._.._..--_.$ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .....__._.......__._.....,,.,,...,,__._......_..,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses ___....-.____...._.,,_......___$ Travel ._-_._..........__..--_____....-_-___...._.,,_.-._.._,,_....-___._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....__..___..._,,__.$ Publications and Printing ._.........._._......__...,,.....__.....$ Equipment Purchases _----..----_.._----..------,,____-$ Per Diem and Fees _.._..___.__,,_______...________.__-.____.___.__$ Computer Charges .------.-------_.------------.,,---$

449,184
3'58,854 25,230 60,000 --0-- 3,000 1,500 600 --0-- 445,184
449,184 30
358,854 25,230 60,000 --0--
3,000 1,500
600 --0--

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Manpower Services and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund .$

2,088,524

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1. Basic Employment Security Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ___..___-.-__,,_..__--___-_._.$ Travel ,,_____.._____......__..___..._.______.___.._.____.,,___._.____..____-._.___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___..-__,,-.______.$ Publications and Printing ..___._.____.,,__.,,______.__._______.$ Equipment Purchases _._-..__._____,,.-._____.-____..__._.____._._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...__...-...._-...--....._..._._...._--...._.$ Computer Charges __...,,._.-,,....-..__-..._....__..--_.--,,....,,_$ Total Funds Budgeted .___-._._....__-._._....___...._.._...___.$ State Funds- Budgeted _...__...__.._..__......__...-_.............$ Total Positions 'Budgeted

12,801,467 1,460,622 248,400 --0-- 110,250 119,028 6,000 --0--
14,745,767 75,000 1,008

2. State Administrative Fund Budget:

Personal Services

. ..... ..._._..._......._.,,...._.$

Regular Operating Expenses .......... ........._..........__.$

Travel _...__.......__...__-..-_._....__.,,.__-.-._...._-__..._._.........--.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..-....--_,,--_.$

Publications and Printing _...__.,,..__..._..--.__-_._._..,,.$

Equipment Purchases _._-.--.__,,.--_----._._--_----_----$

Per Diem and Fees ..___,,__--.-__._.-._-_.-_____..___._--___..___$

Computer Charges .___..--,,.,,----_.--------..--------.$

Total Funds Budgeted __.._._...._._...._-.-..__...._....,,._..._.$

State Funds Budgeted .__.._.._...._._..._....__-...._.-..._.-..$

Total Positions Budgeted

103,108 80,497 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 183,605 183,605
5

3. Manpower Training Budget:
Personal Services .__________.,,__.,,____.____,,,,___._.____...____.._$ Regular Operating Expenses _....-._,,.._._._.__..._.._._..-..$ Travel ....................... __.___.-.___.,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.-._._.,,._..--..$ Publications and Printing ......_.....__._..__,,.._.._...__.....$ Equipment Purchases .__..._...__.--__,,-.__.-__-..,,._--.,,.$ Per Diem and Fees .._.,,-__..--.----...--_.----.----..-- ...$ Computer Charges ___.....__....__....__...__..._.__-._.-.---.--.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _._..._....._..__......_..._...-_..-..._._._.$ State Funds Budgeted _................ .............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,008,991 224,700 50,400 --0-- 12,600 5,250 --0-- --0--
2,301,941 --0-- 216

4. Other Manpower Services Budget:
Personal Services ........__..,,__.__....._..__..___........_._._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .._._...._......__......_..._...$ Travel _.-..............._..._.._..__...._.....__.-.__.__...__-...__..._....... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.____.--_....,,_. $ Publications and Printing .............._.......................$ Equipment Purchases .._..._..........._....__._...__..._........_.$ Per Diem and Fees ............................._......_............._.$ Computer Charges _....._...__...._....._............__...,,_.._..._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_....-..................-......._..$ State Funds Budgeted ..................... .......... ._.___._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,231,665 16,942,741
185,460 --0-- 23,835 151,283
3,500 --O1-- 20,538,484 --0--
273

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5. Correctional Manpower Program:
Personal Services .------.,,--.......^.................._....,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses .........................^ Travel .................. ..^... ......._........ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing _--....--......---_._--...___$ Equipment Purchases ._...___----_........................^ Per, Diem and Pees ___-_____,,____________,,_,,__--______$ Computer Charges --.--------..--._.-__.----,,------$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._.._.._.._......___......,,.-.....$ State Funds Budgeted ......................$ Total Positions Budgeted

616,453 207,407 17,999
--0--
841,859 491,736
58

6. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget:
Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund .......$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,-,,.....--_.-,,._...__.....-.,,......$ State Funds Budgeted _______,,___,,________....___,,..___.$

525,000 525,000 525,000

7. Work Incentive Budget:
Personal Services ----._-_.----......--.....----....--...I Regular Operating Expenses _...._.....___.....___.$ Travel ......._......_......_...._.__..._......._._.._.._..._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......._......._...$ Publications and Printing ................_.................j Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and1 Fees ---_----_.,,----_.._.._------.--.$ Computer Charges --...--...--_---,,---_---.-.--..---...$ W.I.N. Grants ._-_.-.._.._--...--.__-.._................^ Total Funds Budgeted .................................. .....^ State Funds Budgeted ....................................^ Total Position Budgeted ......................................^

2,767,581 3i,540,000
100,000
54,000
--0-- 1,769,000 8,230,581
813,183 232

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ...........................................^.......$ Regular Operating Expenses ...___.........-_-..__,,......$ Travel ..................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ..............................$ Equipment Purchases .....................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................$ Computer Charges .................. ^......................^ W.I.N. Grants' ...........................$ Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund --,,.$

21,529,26I5 22,455,967
602,259 --0-- 146,68-5 329,561
9,500 --0--
1,769,000 525,000

Section 28. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law ...........................4 1,970,219

1. Attorney General's Office Budget:
Personal Services ............................ ....^... .............$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._.__,,....._.._...._....,,.__.$

1,597,521 155,000

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1623

Travel ,,_.___...._.._,,....,,....,._.__..._,,....._...._.._,,.,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.,,______--_$ Publications and Printing ,,__.._._._.,,______,,______,,.$ Equipment Purchases __-_,,.-.,,_,,____-____._.._,,$ Per Diem and Fees .__.._.,,__.,,__.,,______.,,___________-_.$ Computer Charges ,,.._,,__--_----_._,,--.._._--_--__.._--,,$ Total Funds Budgeted _...__.,,__-.,,..___-_.__._.__-._-.,,$ State Funds Budgeted _..__.________._________-__.._.__...___._.-.$ Total Positions Budgeted

59,860: --0-- 23,750 18,000 29,450
640 1,884,221 1,801,831
83

2. State Library Budget:
Personal Services ,,,,..,,__.,._._,,.___,,__,,_.__.._.._..$ Regular Operating Expenses -_..,,....__.----...,,..----$ Travel __._,,_______._._._,,__,,.__.____,,,,___,,____,,__.____,,_,,_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-_,,_.--.-----.$ Publications and Printing _.____.____,,_________________.__._,,_.$ Equipment Purchases --.--_,,._._-.,,_-.-..,,_.--_~~_,,$ Per Diem andl Fees _____________-____-__,,--_--_-.___--,,__,,.._$ Computer Charges _____,,--_,,__._,,--.__--__--_--_.--_.--.._$ Books _,,_.____-,,__,,_-.._____,,._.__--_$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,_,,_-_-_._-.___ ______$ State Funds Budgeted ,,__,,..,,.._____,,_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

132,388 5,000 140
--0-- 250
2,000 550 60
28,000 168,388 168,388
11

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services -_____-_____.____,,____--.__.__._-__-.__,,.___-___$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.________________._____._$ Travel ___._.________,,__,,_____.._.___________..._______.______________..__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .------_...,,-_-.$ Publications and Printing ______-__.._____________.___.__$ Equipment Purchases __________..________.______.-_________,,__.$ Per Diem and Fees ...________..______.,,___.._______________.._.__.$ Computer Charges __.________._______..._.___.____._._.___________$ Books for State Library ._____.______._________..______..._.__.$

I,72i9,90'9 160,000 60,000 --0-- 24,000 20,000 30,000 700 28,000

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant At torneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Depart ment of Law, or any agency of the State in the Execu tive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respec tive agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.

Section 29. Merit System of Personnel Administration.
Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration (No direct State General Fund Appropriation is required) _.--...__.__--___._$

--0--

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1. Applicant Services Budget:
Personal Services ..__...._.__,,.__.._.._..___.....___..._._...___...__$ Regular Operating Expenses ______..._,,--__-._.__-.____.___$ Travel ...^......^ .....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --._--..--_.._--$ Publications and Printing ._._.____.._.._..___...._....__.....$ Equipment Purchases .___...-..__..._-_-.___...._____......,,__.$ Per Diem and Fees- ----..__------..___....-___....._...._._..._.$ Computer Charges .______.______-______-__--------$ Total Funds Budgeted __..._._....___._..__......,,_.....__...._.$ State Funds Budgeted ,,____.._______________,.___..-__--_--$ Total Positions Budgeted

350,542 15,850
1,500 --0-- 16,100
3,830 2,000 188,800 587,622 --0--
31

2. Classification and Compensation Budget:
Personal Services __._____..____.____,,____..___._.__.-__,,.___-_______.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,--__--_.------_-_------$ Travel ____,,____._____..____,,___._______.._____.._,,____.____._____.-_______-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.__---._--__.$ Publications and Printing __...____....___......__..,,.,,._._.$ Equipment Purchases _-.--.---._--_.._.--.--.--__------.$ Per Diem and Fees _..._._....__._____._.___..----------.--$ Computer Charge ...___...__...._......._,,....-_...,,_-.___...-$ Total Funds Budgeted _....._.._...__.....___...._-_..__.._...._.$ State Fundsi Budgeted ...-....___....._._.._.__...,,...._.__....$ Total Positions Budgeted

280,851 7,850 2,400
--0-- 6,675 1,500
140,500 96,685 536,461 --0--
21

3. Employee Services Budget:
Personal Services ___.________________________.___.__________________$ Regular Operating Expenses __--_._--_--_._,,--_.__--,,-$ Travel ___._.____,,____.-__.._______.______.,,_________._._,,_.__.__..____..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._,,--,,--.,,.$ Publications and Printing .__......_..__....,,_..,,..__..__...,,$ Equipment Purchases _.--___,,____.,,,,_,,-___.-____-,,__,,,,__--$ Per Diem and Fees __--.______,,--_.._-__--___,,_--_,,__.._--__.$ Computer Charges _...__.,,.___...._._..._....__...___....__..._.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.-..__-_._.__.__._____.__.__.-...._..___-$ State Funds Budgeted ...__.._.._...._.._...___.__.............._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

229,868 7,450 2,500
--0-- 5,750 1,950 3,674
85,000 336,192 --0--
20

4. Training and Staff Development Budget:

Personal Services ......_...._--._._-...__-..-..._....._.-........_.$

Regular Operating Expenses ----...,,--._--.,,_,,..,,--..$

Travel ..._..........._......_....__._..........__._._..__.....__..._.._...___.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,.___.-....,,.._.$

Publications and Printing ._.............._._..........._.,,..._..$

Equipment Purchases _.......,,.._......._-._._...._...._.._--___.$

Per Diem and Fees . -.._......_......-_..........._..._.._...._..._.$

Computer Charges' -...__...._....,--...-__..-_...._.___-__-....._..$

Total Funds Budgeted _..,,._...____....-__-.-.-......_._...._...__.$

State Funds Budgeted _...._._._

._..........$

Total Positions Budgeted

179,753 15,150 4,450 --0-- 5,300
300 25,000
200 230,153 --0--
13

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Budget:
Personal Services ................................ ^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_________--_______---._____.$ Travel ............................... ....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._...____...,,.___.$ Publications and Printing ..,,_......-._,,----..-_--..-.--$ Equipment Purchases ... --.... -- ------------$ Per Diem and Fees ...... --..--.$ Computer Charges ...__.._...._..-....__......_.....,,__..__._....._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ....---.$ Total Positions Budgeted

6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget:

Personal Services ....................... ..^

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel ............ ..^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..__.,,.__,,_..--$

Publications and Printing ........................................^

Equipment Purchases --__--_--_-..----_.,,---._----------$

Per Diem and1 Fees .......................... .$

Computer Charges .,,_....___..__,,,,_....-._-.-$

Total Funds Budgeted

.........$

State Funds Budgeted .......^..................................-i

Total Positions Budgeted

7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services ............................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses ..................... .$

Travel

...

---.-.---$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing ....... ..,,.--$

Equipment Purchases ............................ .^

Per Diem and Fees ..................................................i

Computer Charges __...,,._._-.-.-....___....._._-__....-._..--$

Total Funds Budgeted _.....____..._-_._...._-.._.---..-$

State Funds Budgeted .........._._,,--.._.-..._......_.....--.-$

Total Positions Budgeted

Directors Office Budget:
Personal Services _._...--_......_....-_.....,,.--.__--......._.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ............... ^ Travel _........_............................-.......-......._._................ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases1 .-..........._......$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases .._._.,,.....----..---------.----.--$ Per Diem and Fees ...._..._.._-....._.-.-..-_.---...--$ Computer Charges .............,,-......--...----...______._____.. $ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ........_......._......... ...............$ Total Positions Budgeted

1625
166,314 13,075
1,575 --0--
2,550 1,100 6,000 18,000 208,614 -- 0--
15
87,430 249,897
4,300 --0--
650 1,300
400 6,000 349,977 -- 0--
5
131,618 6,230 400
--0-- 1,700 2,900 300 6,000
149,148 --0--
12
97,500 6,345 4,600
--O1-- 2,700 200 1,800
--0-- 113,145 --0--
5

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Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ____,,____________.________..,,......___$ Regular Operating Expenses _____________,,_.______._$ Travel _.____-..__.,,_____.____,,-____.____-__-___-___,,,,______$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--..----_...$ Publications andi Printing ___......---__,,...,,_.,,---__-.$ Equipment Purchases .-.-..._.-.._._-_.__.,,_..--...__.......$ Per Diem and Fees _.___.....,,.__._____.._...,,._.--..__._$ Computer Charges ______-______._..,,__.____.._______.,,_._-_____$

1,532,876 321,847 21,725 --0-- 41,425 13,080 179,674 400,685

Section 30. Department of Natural Resources. Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources ....$ 30,779,094.75

1. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ____......__._.._._..._._,,._._._....__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,......_.._......_.__....._.$ Travel ._.___._.__..._.._..____________-__.___,,______._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-------..__$ Publications and Printing .-.-_.,,,,-_.__--__...__..._$ Equipment Purchases .---_-.--_-._--.,,.._.._------_$ Per Diem and1 Fees ._.._-.__....___..._....._..._........_.....$ Computer Charges ..._...__....._.__.__.._........__.$ Grants to the Herty Foundation ..........._...___...._...$ Total Funds Budgeted1 .......__.._,,._..--..-...-..._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ._.._........__........__......-_......_._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

848,552 261,822
8,600 3,400 68,000 12,550' 30,000 145,942 225,000 1,603,866 1,603,866
70

2. Public Relations and Information Budget:
Personal Services ..___....._...._.--..........._.-.......-......$ Regular Operating Expenses .___....____....-.__.......___. Travel -____..-_-......__.....,,._.._,,.._....-......._...._.......___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--.-_,,.----.$ Publications and Printing ..............__......._......._....$ Equipment Purchases -..--.-----.-----.--._.-.-...-----.-_$ Per Diem and Fees _....-..._....._-...___...._.......,,._._.$ Computer Charges --.-_--.-..._,,.-..--,,..-_._.--.._--.-.._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........,,....., -....,,..........,,....$ State Funds Budgeted ....-___...-...._..._........_.____....___.$ Total Positions Budgeted
3. Planning and Research Budget:
Personal Services ....__..........._......_.,,......,,....._.._..._.$ Regular Operating Expenses --_...--_....-.....,,........$ Travel ...._..._..,,.............._....._._......,,._.._,,......__...._._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--_._..----..$ Publications1 and Printing __.....,,_.......,,_....._.........$ Equipment Purchases ....__._.___,,._._..........,,....._,,...$ Per Diem and Fees ....-._....._..-..-.._-_...._..-._.._.--..$ Computer Charges ._--.--...___,,.-..__._.__...,,..-__....$ Land and Water Conservation Grants _______._______.$ Recreation Grants ___,,..-,,-_.--_......-_,,-_-......___.$

311,576 63,400
6,200 7,500 250,000 15,000 13,000 --0-- 666,676 666,676
25
852,810 257,513 65,900 --0-- 74,950 28,800 98,500
3,000 4,000,000
200,000

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

1627

Total Funds Budgeted -- State Funds Budgeted .._ Total Positions Budgeted

5,581,473 1,349,794
64

To enable the Department to hire a planner in the Supplemental Budget to work in the area of Special Olympics.

4. Unicoi Budget:
Personal Services ___,,________--_________,,_____._,,___.____--___$ Regular Operating Expenses ..__,,...--.__,,-..._.-_..--._$ Travel ............................. .......^................... .^...i Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._._..--___--....$ Publications andi Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases ..........^.............^................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................. ^ Computer Charges ............................................. ^ Total Funds Budgeted ............^................... ....4 State Fundls Budgeted .......................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

558,398
324,500 19,000 30,500
20,000 36,200 35,300 --0-- 1,023,898 639,483
58

5. Game Management Budget:
Personal Services ........................__,,_____..,,,,_____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ......,,.-.......,,........__.$ Travel ...............-.............................-.....................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_.,,..--.--_.$ Publications and Printing ....................................^ Equipment Purchases ...................^.............. ^ Per Diem and1 Fees .....................r.....--...........^ Computer Charges -....--.__-......,,-..--...,,._.---.--..._-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................^ State Funds Budgeted .,,_..___,,,,._.,,,,,,._._,,,,_..,,..$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,259,303
489,700 9,100
154,090 15,000 86,600 3,000 --0--
2,016,793 1,118,657
112

6. Fisheries Management Budget:
Personal Services ___._______.______._,,_,,___________.._.________-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................ ....^ Travel . ..^ .................. ^^^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....__-.._...__-.,,.$ Publication's and Printing ._.._...._...............-._.....-_.$ Equipment Purchases .._.__...--._.--..--...----....------$ Per Diem and Fees ...._......__-..._._......_....-_-...----$ Computer Charges ,,.-,,.__..........._.....,,-......_......_,,.....$ Capital Outlay ......,,......_...._-....,,-......._--.....--..$ Total Funds Budgeted ................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,319,708 488,094 32,000 117,450 10,500 114,955 3,000 6,327 250,000
2,342,034 1,861,096
111

7. Law Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services ..................................... ....^ Regular Operating Expenses ____,,_,,__--_--__._--__.$

2,891,313 759,535

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Travel --..__............_.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -..------_____.--$

Publications and Printing ......______.__.___.._..._..___._.....$

Equipment Purchases .....__.____........__,,.___.,,_..._.._..._.$

Per Diem and Fees .....__.__,,....,,..____._..,,...._._.____.,,.....$

Computer Charges ___.....____,,._,,.....___.___.___.___.....,,___..$

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund .....-..______....._______-__........-....._._____..,,.$

Total Funds Budgeted

.. $

State Funds Budgeted ......_.__._._...__..._,,_..___.___......_..$

Total Positions Budgeted

49,101 248,280 29,394 164,092 --0-- --0--
27,000 4,168,715 3,972,160
242

8. Project Evaluation Budget:
Personal Services ____........__...__.__-...._,,_________..._.._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ---__.__._,,_,,.-..,,_.___-$ Travel .-,,.,,_,,..._- __,,__..,,,,-..._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----,,.--.-..__.$ Publications and Printing ....___.______._._,,...--____.__.,,..$ Equipment Purchases --_--._----__--------------_--$ Per Diem and Fees __.___________,,---____--____,,--,,._--_____--$ Computer Charges ------__._._----,,-----.--------..--.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .......-_____.._.........___.___--_....$ State Funds Budgeted ______-....-......___,,___........___.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted

63,278 8,575 2,300 3,400 600 2,500
--0-- --0-- 80,653 80,653
4

9. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services ,,,,_._,,-_,,_____.____.____$

Regular Operating Expenses ,,____.....,,_.___.._........$

Travel .......__.___.__..........___..__,,...._...___.___.,,.......__.___.._,,$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..__...__._._...,.$

Publications and Printing _.__._..........._.,,__.___.._..._......$

Equipment Purchases ._..........___.___...__,,,,--..,,.___.._..--$

Per Diem and Fees

.__,,______ .^ ___.__$

Computer Charges --..-_________---------___--------------$

Total Funds Budgeted .,,_...,,,, ---..-$

State Fund Budgeted ___.._,,.__.........._...__.__......-.......$

Total Positions Budgeted

29,939 1,600 2,500
--0-- --0--
500 2,400 --0-- 36,939 36,939
2

10. Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget:
Personal Services ._--...._..._....._..__......__,,_._-_.....___.._....$ Regular Operating Expenses ____......_._._.._..........__..$ Travel __._.__._.___.__..........__...__._._.........__..____...._._._._.__......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--..-....._..._..$ Publications and Printing ............_._......_...._._.........$ Equipment Purchases ........_-......__.____._........._........$ Per Diem and Fees ....._...__......._._.....__........___...__._....$ Computer Charges .........._.___.......-._.__._..,,--.--....._.....$ Capital Outlay ......_-,,._..-._-.-.__.........___....-_...-..-_.$ Authority Lease Rentals ....._......___.._..,,... ............$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt
Sinking Fund ........_._.................__..___..-.........__......$

3,159,615 2,066,102
49,875 265,030
15,200 281,249 24,400 --0-- 1,865,200 2,526,000
--0--

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

1629

Total Funds Budgeted -._.__-__-..__-.._._-._.__...._.....$ 10,252,671

State Funds Budgeted __...._.__..._....___...-_._...-_...._._...$ 8,427,671

Total Positions Budgeted

321

11. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget:
Personal Services ________.__.--___._.,,.___-_.._,,.--.--___--.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,..._.--_...__.._......._-.$ Travel _..._.__...____....,,....._,,..____..__,,_....,,_.,,.____..._....__..._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....,,.._...._.._...$ Publications and Printing .__..._..,,_....._....._...____..__._.$ Equipment Purchases .... _,,___,,_,,,,,,$ Per Diem and Fees __.,,____---..____-_,,._______._-____._.____,,.$ Computer Charges .--_--_...--__..._---___-_----.-.--_.,,.$ Topographic Mapping--U. S. Geological
Survey .___....___...__._.____...___,,.__..._._...__,,,,_..,,._..,,_..,,._.$ Contract with U. S. Geological
Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey _.,,....__...$ Total Funds Budgeted ._......___..._._._.__...__..,,...,,_-...$ State Funds Budgeted ._...._,,...__..__-_..__...._-...__...__-..$ Total Positions Budgeted

471,711 57,475 23,203 29,550 26,000 64,072 6,400 --0--
1,585,000
176,000 2,439,411 2,156,411
33

12. Water Supply Budget:
Personal Services ,,__.,,___.__________._,,_______.,,._______.___._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_--__--__-.____--_--__.$ Travel _..______.___.___.._..__.___._.___,,__-__-,,-_.-_-__.__.._._____-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._ -___--__.,,-_. $ Publications and Printing _...._..,,_._.._._...__.___.........__.$ Equipment Purchases --._.--_.-.,,._-.-_.-,,---__..--...--.-$ Per Diem and Fees ,,_--..--.,,--_-------_--.---------$ Computer 'Charges __,,.,,,,_._..,,,,...,,.$ Fluoridation Grants .... ...-....-- ,,--$ Total Funds Budgeted _____-__._.-___.__._._.____-.._______-_.__$ State Funds Budgeted .._....,,....._..___...__.._...._......_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

425,055 37,800 26,004 --0--
5,000 21,500 --0-- 20,000 250,000 785,359 785,359
35

13. Water Quality Budget:
Personal Services _._..__.__,,_._._,,._______,,__._____,,.___.____..__$ Regular Operating Expenses ---------.----------.$ Travel ........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_..._..,,.._.-__$ Publications and Printing ...._...._...._.....__...._..._.......$ Equipment Purchases .__.......___.,,._..._--..__-...._..._--.._.$ Per Diem and Fees .___.___--___._.____-__--.___.__,,_--__---.$ Computer Charges _______.,,__.__,,.___...,,_..___._.___._._..-____$ Water and Sewer Grants ....___..__,,._._...._____.....__...__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ____._____..____.,,__.,,___.__._.______.__.$ State Funds Budgeted .__.._,,..____..____.-_,,_-_...____._..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,335,404 705,400 40,000 10,000 7,000 30,000 --0-- 105,289
2,000,000 4,233,093 2,978,256
94

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14. Air Quality Budget:
Personal Services -.._...________,_______,,______________,,_______$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.._---_.---_._--_--$ Travel ___________________________________..._.__....-,,__._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....__......_._,,..$ Publications and Printing .................................$ Equipment Purchases -_---_----.____,,____,,,,_._..$ Per Diem -and Fees ...............................................^ Computer Charges ..__...._.._.__.......^........ ..........$ Total Fund Budgeted ...................... .......^ State Fundsi Budgeted .-._...-__-....._..__.___.._-,,-$ Total Positions Budgeted

999,391 64,300 --0-- --0--
3,000 41,774 --0-- 58,092 1,220,557 720,557
77

15. Solid Waste Management Budget:
Personal Services ......................................... ..^ Regular Operating Expenses --.,,------,,--._,,....__.$ Travel ._._._..___._....__....___.,,_..___._._..._,,......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,--_-,,_.._,,_.$ Publications and Printing ___________,,______,_____,,____,,$ Equipment Purchases --.._...._,,.--_._.__..--___.--...$ Per Diem and Fees ___.__________,,_____.___....._..$ Computer Charges ...__....,,_....__._-____--.,,_______.$ Solid Waste Grants ..__..._._..__.._.._.....-.....__.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ___--___-_--__-__________,,____$ State Fundai Budgeted .........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

494,992 44,088 29,532 --0-- 8,200 8,000 1,500
--0-- 2,000,000 2,586,312 2,574,510
35

16. Land Reclamation Budget:
Personal Services ,,-....,,-..._-.._-,,-.-...,,_.-.,,.-.....,,..,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ...-............................$ Travel .,,._....._..__.._...__.___.................._.^...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,.,,_.._,,....$ Publications and Printing -,,__--___--__,,--_________$ Equipment Purchases .........................^.............^ Per Diem and Fees ............................^.......... .^ Computer Charges ,,..___...____...._............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................... .^ State Funds Budgeted -__.,,______.__-_____--___,,________$ Total Positions Budgeted

142,351 26,500
9,775 --0--
2,500 1,425 4,000 42,506 229,057 229,057
9

17. Heritage Trust Budget:
Capital Outlay ...........^.......................... ...............$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund .........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_...___,,__._...._......$ State Funds Budgeted ......................^..............^ Total Positions Budgeted

411,499.75
302,000.00 713,499.75 713,499.75
0

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

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18. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and! Construction ....
Total Funds Budgeted ......,,__-_..--. State Funds Budgeted --___--------_. Total Positions Budgeted

879,000 879,000 869,000
100

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,00'0 is designated and committed for matching with Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds for recreational improve ments.

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services __,,_____.__.____.___.__._________,,.,,,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses _..,,.........___----___..$ Travel ____.___________._________.__.._________._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._._..____.._-.....$ Publication^ -and Printing .........__.,,_.._..,,_.___.....$ Equipment Purchases ...___-..-.-..-..-....._._-...._.._.____.$ Per Diem and Fees ......... .^^........^.... .............^ Computer Charges ..._ ............................ ^ .......$ Land and! Water Conservation
Grants ____________,,,,___________.__.,,____.$ Recreation Grants --.____.____...._..-._.--..----.,,,$ Grants to the Herty Foundation .__._.____,,____,,____.___.$ Water and Sewer Grants __.___,,.......,,.,,....-._.._,,.$ Fluoridation Grants _ ............ ^ ...................$ Solid Waste Grants __..______---__,,-,,---$ Contract -with U. S. Geological
Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ..........._,,_........_..____-._...._.._$ Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps _______________-____..___._$ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and Construction ..._.._._____,,..._.......$ Capital Outlay ....................^.....................^ Authority Lease Rentals ,,._.._.-...._._...-._.....,,___$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .,,,,__........._______.$

15,159,646.0.0 5,656,104.00 426,690.00 869,200.00 535,244.00 90S.217.00 221,500.00 381,156.00
4,000,000.00 200,000.00 225,000.00
2,000,000.00 250,000.00
2,000,000.00
176,000.00
1,585,000.00
879,000.00 2,526,699.75 2,526,000.00
329,000.00

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Sec tion or from any other funds without the approval of the State Properties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.

Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established

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bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the of ficial approval thereof by the Board of Natural Re sources.

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation, Debt Sinking Fund, $302,000 is specifically appropriated for the Heritage Trust Program through the issuance of not to exceed $3,473,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation debt.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $278,000 is designated and committed to Publications and Print ing in the Pubic Relations and Information Section.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $143,000 is designated and committed for improvements at the George T. Bagby State Park.

Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections __,,_...___.__$ 4,253,159

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ..................................... ..^ Regular Operating Expenses ----..------.------.----if Travel --...,,_-_....___....._.__....-.__......_..-....,,___....._-__....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.---,,._.----$ Publications' and Printing ......................... .^ Equipment Purchases ....................................$ Per Diem and Fees . ^.................................. ...^ Computer Charges ................................. ^ Inmate Release Fund--r
Payments and Clothing ___.____.,,_____.____,,.___.______._____$ Total Funds Budgeted ......--..... ___________......_,,.....$ State Funds Budgeted ............................ .4 Total Positions Budgeted

2,523,270 574,584 144,630 4,500 32,300 103,480 100,500 236,036
370,000 4,089,300 4,089,300
200

2. Construction, Maintenance, and Special Projects Budget:
Personal Services ....____.........,,..-__,,.............__......__...$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel .^ ...... ^.................^... ...............^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.--_.____._._,,$ Publications and Printing ___.,,_.____......._..._.________--__$ Equipment Purchases ____________________.....................$ Per Diem and Fees' __.._...._.._.__,,.__..__._-,,,,.,,.._.$ Computer Charges ....................................... ..^ Total Fund Budgeted ..........................................^

116,859 33-,500 6,000 4,000 --0--
2,000 1,500 --0-- 163,859

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
State Funds Budgeted ..-__._....._.-___....._.._..._...._.,,..$ Total Positions Budgeted

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163,859 8

3. Grants--Corrections Budget:
Personal Services .--____--______,,--_,,___..___-__---._____---_ $ Regular Operating Expenses -----.~.....----....--.-$ Travel ..._._-...-._..___....-.___........___-......,,..__.__....,,-,,.-..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,_..,,----_._$ Publications and Printing ,,_._...,,_._..._____.,,..,,...,,_$ Equipment Purchases .............................^ Per Diem and Fee ........................... .^ Computer Charges ............................^ Direct Benefits .....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ....^ ...... 4 State Funds Budgeted! -..--,,....,,.----.---__..__-_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,066,558 480,015 104,354 127 26,316 57,557 127,457 23,119 34,948
1,920,461 --0--
110

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ......-....--........--.......i Travel ........... ...-....^..^.......... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------.----$ Publications and Printing ..............................^ Equipment Purchases ............................. ....^, Per Diem and Fees ....................................^ Computer Charges ................ ....^............ ....^ Direct Benefits ................$ Inmate Release Fund--
Payments and Clothing .....................................^

3,706,687 1,088,098
254,984 8,627 58,616
168,037 229,457 259,155
34,948
370,000

B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions __-..__._....__-_..$ 25,187,945

1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget:
Personal Services ................................. ..^ Regular Operating Expenses ........................ ^ Travel .____..._.......___-......_....,,-.....__...._.--_._---_-. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing .__._...__,,...__....._._.__..___._.$ Equipment Purchases -.___..----_---_,,-------__,,------$ Per Diem and Fees .,,.__,,....__.....___...-____.___-_.....___....$ Computer Charges ...................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ............1....................... $ State Funds Budgeted' ..-,,...__-..-__._.__-.,,__.--__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

878,853 453,582
2,240 17,000
102 38,516 16,378 --0-- 1,4-06,671 1,095,488
83

2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget:
Personal Services ..,,__._..__-..-.-__-......__._.,,......,,....$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.____.___,,_____,,____-,,_-.$ Travel ............. ..... .-- .--... ...... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........--.....^

2,184,338 1,298,277
7,142 58,800

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Publications and Printing ..,,_-.-.--__.-__,,,,___________.$
Equipment Purchases ..------...----.__----.._-..__.._____.$ Per Diem and Fees .....-...-.......-..-.........,,....-......_.....$ Computer Charges --_,,--,,_-.--_--_...---__--_._------.$ Capital Outlay ................... .........^..............^.......^ Total Funds Budgeted ....._._._..._.___l___..___..__-..__-__.._$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

615
38,015 13,783 --0-- 218,000 3,813,970 3,803,970
225

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
Personal Services ........................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .........................-.-...$ Travel ..................................................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..........-._____.$ Publications and Printing ___________________,,__.__--______._.$ Equipment Purchases ............ _................................$ Per Diem and Fees ......................................... ^ Computer Charges ................................................. ^ Capital Outlay _.____.._,,_____._____________.____,,_.,,__________.$ Authority Lease Rentals ......................_....................$ Total Funds Budgeted _ _......... $ State Funds Budgeted ____.__.____.___$ Total Position 'Budgeted

2,269,108 899,316 4,094 128,500
819 39,900 48,975 --0-- 18,000
640,000 4,048,712 4,042,512
225

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services .___.___.._.._,,.___.-___.-..._-...____.____._$

Regular Operating Expenses --.-----.--.--_.-.--.-.....$

Travel ........._.............._.........................__..___-_.____.___. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---.-.-...._-.. $

Publications and Printing ........,,_....,,__.___.___.________.$

Equipment Purchases .......,........................$

Per Diem and Fees ................-....__.....__.__,,--._____-___.$

Computer Charges ....................................................^

Capital Outlay ............................... .^.

Total Funds Budgeted ....................__............__........$

State Funds Budgeted

.$

Total Positions Budgeted

4,694,950 2,455,952
5,165 54,000 1,535 129,621 78,540 --0-- 343,000 7,762,763 7,677,763
449

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:
Personal Services .......................................^. Regular Operating Expenses ........................^ Travel ........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases .......................................$ Per Diem and: Fees ...........................................^ Computer Charges ...........--....--....--.....--................^ Capital Outlay ................................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ............................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,..____..__..____.....__._...__.._...$

4,957,383 2,836s374
39,204 122,110
3,572 86,976 167,253 ---0-- 690,156 200,000 9,103,028

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
State Funds Budgeted .... Total Positions- Budgeted

1635
8,568,212 518

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services --.----..--.---.,,....._..........,,...._.....--.$ Regular Operating Expenses .........................__.__..^$ Travel ...-.-....-.-..-....................................................__..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......,,--.--,,-$ Publications and Printing ................................._....$ Equipment Purchases --.--_----..--__--_-.._.,,__-___.._.$ Per Diem and Fees -------------__.__________..._.___._____.$ Computer Charges ........._,,.._.._.,,_,,....._,,._..........,,..._..$ Capital Outlay _________________-----_.____.___.__________$ Authority Lease Rentals ......._..._..._,,_____._-..........$

14,984,632 7,943,501
57,845 380,410
6,643 328,028 324,929 --0-- 1,269,156 840,000

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect $245,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to construct a 175-bed dormitory facility at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center at Georgia Industrial Institute.

Provided1, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $60,000: is designated and committed to renovate the electrical systems at Lowndes Correc tional Institute and Lee Correctional Institute.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $250,0010 is designated and committed to equip the new Georgia Rehabilitation Center for Women in Baldwin, County.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $30,000 is designated and committed for a comprehensive sewage disposal plan at Georgia State Prison and Lee Correctional Institute.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $64,000 is designated and committed for a farrowing barn and abattoir at Georgia Indus trial Institute.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $263,000 is designated and committed for a new feed mill, a porcine facility and related equip ment at Georgia State Prison.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender Rehabilitation --.--..--.._..--,,----,,,,_
1. Administration Budget: Personal Services ,,__,,--.

..$ 4,727,751 33,957

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Regular Operating Expenses ................ ^... ---__$ Travel .__...__--------_-_____________.__._-__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__________--....$ Publications and; Printing .._.__________.--------------.$ Equipment Purchases .-..---._,,..___.....___________--_.$ Per Diem and Fees ---._.____.__,._.-.-.-..--.._$ Computer Charges ____._.____._.__.,,__-___-_.___-_____._--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted __-__,,_.._______.--___.__.-----__..$
State Funds Budgeted .......................... .......^
Total Positions Budgeted

13',497 50,140 --0-- --0-- 6,600 4,318 --0-- 108,512
93,212
2

2. Probation-Parole Supervision Regional Operations Budget:
Personal Services ____________.___._______.-.$ Regular Operating Expenses --.--_--__-----------.$ Travel ... ^ ...... ........^... ........... ^ .............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--.,,--..--,,_.$ Publications and Printing ...^........... ................^ Equipment Purchases --__-,,______--___,,_-.._--_------_.$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................... .^ Computer Charges ___,,.----..........,,____----_,,--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......._,,_,,,,_...._.._....,,.__-_..$ State Funds Budgeted! .__--..-............--,,.__-........_.$ Total Position Budgeted

4,072,006 236,585 258,136 --0-- 1,542 40,000 7,000 --0--
4,616,269 4,615,269
374

3. Grants--Offender Rehabilitation:
Personal Services ..-.,,,,_---_._......___._--_.--__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..____._________________$ Travel ____________________________________.,,__---._. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____,,.--....__$ Publications and Printing _____________________,,_--_._.$ Equipment Purchases ......................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ........ _............._.,,_......__.$ Computer Charges --_................................ ..^ Direct Benefits ...................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...... .._.__.___,,,,________.,,__________.$ State Funds Budgeted .................................. 4 Total Position Budgeted

2,139,804 630,080 177,219 --O1-- 35,541 90,342 113',716 7,490 58,000
3,252,192 19,270
247

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ___________________.__,,.___..-.._..$

Regular Operating Expenses ............................$

Travel

............... ^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._,,..----------.$

Publications and Printing ..................... .^

Equipment Purchases .........^..........................^

Per Diem and Fees ........ ....^.................,,__--..,,...$

Computer Charges .__-_...-...._........,,.__.........__-__.,,.$

Direct Benefits .-...-....._-._.-,,....._-....-_._--...--.-...$

6,245,767 880,162 485,495 --0-- 37,083 136,942 125,034 7,490 58,000

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles ..........__$ 431,147

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

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Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:
Personal Services _____________.--______,,._____________________$ Regular Operating Expenses ___---_-.--__--_--_,,__$ Travel ._____..,,__...._..___.___,,....,,_.....___________,,_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_____--_,,--,,$ Publications and Printing ---______-..._--....,,--------$ Equipment Purchases .................................:...^ Per Diem and Fees ...........................--..... i Computer Charges .....................^..._.--__--___..--$ Total Funds Budgeted ....-_-.-..._-._._-----,,_--_$ State Funds Budgeted ............................. ....^ Total Positions Budgeted

410,694 20,547 28,750 --0-- 2,000 13,980 2,500 --0-- 478,471
431,147 25

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ............................ ......^, Regular Operating Expenses ..--.................. -...^ Travel __._______________.__________._.____...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-__-----__,,_--$ Publications and Printing ................................ ^ Equipment Purchases ___,,_.,,------------.___---___---.$ Per Diem and Fees ___..___..._____.,,____._.,,____._.____________.____.$ Computer Charges ----_._--___----_--.--_--_,,--.___,,--$

410,694 20,547 28,750 --0-- 2,000 13,980 2,500 --0--

Section 32. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety ...___.......$ 22,186,349

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:
Personal Services ...................................... ...^ Regular Operating Expenses --.____._--__._----_--__-$ Travel _._._.___.___,.______.,,-._--.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--______,,_$ Publications and Printing ._.....,,__....__..._.__._.-__......$ Equipment Purchases .._-_......-_---_,,..,,...----_--_--.$ Per Diem and Fees _......__,,......_.....,,......_-.-...-_.....,,$ Computer Charges -..._........_....-._..._,,_.._,,-...._.__..$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... ^.^ .... $ State Funds Budgeted ,,__..___-__,,_..,,___._____-.____-_-_$ Total Positions Budgeted

244,236 24,600 14,000 --0--
7,000 3,000 7,000 2,000 301,836 --0--
16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:
Personal Services _..,,__.,,...,,.......__._._,,...._._...._.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses .--------..,,----._----.$ Travel ....................................... .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----_--_---$ Publications and Printing .____-.-.-,,_.-.,,._,,--_--.--..--$ Equipment Purchases ...__-_.,,_...._...__.._--....__....$ Per Diem and Fees __.___,,_____.___.__,,___.,,_--________-.$ Computer Charges --..__.----_,,----------_--_._---_$ Total Funds Budgeted .__..._.__.-..__-...,,_-......._.._._.$ State Funds Budgeted .................. ........^ Total Positions Budgeted

263,242 40,238 9,380 10,200 16,105 2,800 2,810 --0--
344,775 294,775
16

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3. Staff Services Budget:
Personal Services __,,....-_._..._-_.,,...._._...,,..._,,....$ Regular Operating Expenses --_--.-_..--..............$ Travel .,,__.___..._____....__......_.._.__._.............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........._ ......$ Publications and Printing .._......_..........................._$ Equipment Purchases1 ...........................................if Per Diem and Fees ................. ........^.................^ Computer Charges ...^.............................. ...............$ Total Fundis Budgeted _..-._......_.__...._-..,,-....--$ Sitate Funds Budgeted ............................. .........^ Total Positions Budgeted

610,055 864,662
2,750 6,800 69,441 120,360 10,660 158,210 1,842,938 1,842,938
66

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:
Personal Services ................................................$ Overtime Payments ............................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses .................. .............^ Travel _._______.___.-.__..___._.____-_.____...._.______-_. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--....------$ Publications and Printing ................................. $ Equipment Purchases .--.--------.--._--_----------$ Per Diem and Fees ............................ .......4 Computer Charges .............................................. ^ Capital Outlay ,,._.....___..._._,,....._._-.._....-.....,,._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ........--..-.................-..-.-....-$ Total Positions Budgeted

13,629,977 266,822
2,090,801 79,448
1,520,984 884,103 153,594 130,000 998,970 104,500
19,859,199 19,719,083
1,118

5. Police Academy 'Budget:
Personal Services .......--.............^.......----........--.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._..._....,,_..----$ Travel ._____.__._______..____._...____,,._____..-._._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications; and Printing ..---------..---.----.----.$ Equipment Purchases .......................^....................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Computer Charges ....................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................... ^ State Fundis Budgeted ....................................$ Total Positions Budgeted
6. Mandate Training Budget:
Personal Services -__.._.._.__,,__...._..._..._--,,-..$ Regular Operating Expenses --_--.,,._----..--------$ Travel ._.-_.._.__....--_..--_._..._.._.....................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................9 Publications and Printing _._._._.._...--..--.-----$ Equipment Purchases ._.--._.___..._...--..._.--.--$ Per Diem and Fees .....-_......___...__.....,,-......$ Computer Charges ,,._----....--_---.,,..------___--$ Total Funds Budgeted _____________________.._---$

166,723 69,982
5,760 --0--
6,980 --0-- 44,500 --0-- 293,945 208,945
11
140,619 18,258 6,710 7,300
818 3,071
100 --0-- 176,876

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

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State Funds Budgeted ..--_..........,,_.._.._._._.......__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

120,608 11

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _____,, ^^_______._.__ ________________$ Overtime Payments _______--,,,,_______.----_-,,____.--..$ Regular Operating Expenses .....-_.--_........___,__...$ Travel _-______-___._______.______.____-__-__..__,,_____-__,,____________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.,,....,,_..._._._.$ Publications and Printing ____________._______________________$ Equipment Purchases ,,__...__-_____,,..-.___-______._--,,__-__.$ Per Diem and Fees __..-.....__...._._......--.._.._....-._.$ Computer Charges ___.___,,_._.._________.,,___________-___,,_$ Capital Outlay --_-----------------$

15,054,852 266,822
3,108,541 118,048
1,545,284 984,447 282,825 195,070
1,159,180 104,500

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Geor gia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American As sociation of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the In ternational Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).

Provided, however, that of the above appropria tion, $30,000 is designated and committed to furnish and equip the Villa Rica Patrol Station.

Section 33. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System ..,,,,.._____________,,__,,____,,__._,,.$

7,396,000

Departmental Operation Budget:
Regular Operating Expenses ____.,,...__........__..____-...$ Employer Contributions _._--_________.----.,,.,,._..--.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......._..,,.-.,,..-....-____...........$ State Funds Budgeted .__.__..............______.........--_-$

137,000 7,259,000 7,396,000 7,396,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ......_.....--,,______._----,,$ Employer Contributions .....__.._..,,..,,......_...___._._......$

137,000 7,259,000

Section 34. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission ______,,__--_.$ 2,068,947

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services ----,,.__,,-.,,------.--------_._------$

Regular Operating Expenses .___.,,__--_----------,,$

Travel

.__.---------------------__-_---------$

446,115 26,050 4,500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,--,,--..--...$ Publications and' Printing .._._,,._...,,._.,,_..__,,$ Equipment Purchases ........................................$ Per Diem and Fees ..................... ^..........................4 Computer Charges --____,,,,,,______...........................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..._....__......_.,,____,,_-.__...._._.__.$ State Funds 'Budgeted ...........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 1,500 3,200
15,000 --0-- 496,365 496,365
27

2. Transportation Budget:
Personal Services ...........^.................... ......... ^ Regular Operating Expenses --.--.-...--.-----------.$ Travel .__..............................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--._______.____$ Publications and Printing _._______________.______._...__....$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................^ Per Diem 'and Fees ..........______.__.,,___,,___,,.....________$ Computer Charges . ^_....__......................_--.............$ Total Funds Budgeted .-._..___._,,.__,,__._..................$ State Funds Budgeted ..................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

486,042 99,050 35,000 12,000 9,700 13,500 3,000 --0-- 658,292 658,292
44

3. Utilities Budget:
Personal Services ...........^. .......................$ Regular Operating Expenses ________._.___------_----.$ Travel _._______.___.____-_______________________.____..__.__..-.....-...-_-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases1 __-.,,----_--$ Publications and Printing -_--,,--___--__..----........... $ Equipment Purchases _______________._______.__,,__--,,-- $ Per Diem and' Fees ____,,-..__..-._-,,_,,,,_____-_-__--.$ Computer Charges ...........^................................. ...$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ .^ State Funds Budgeted ,,_,,...._-_-._...,,.-...,,..-_-.--.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

711,840 77,550 27,000 7,000 9,000
30,050 76,850 --0-- 939,290 914,290
53

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ...................^...............................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...........................$ Travel ............................^............................... .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,,,----------$ Publication and Printing ..................................^ Equipment Purchases -----.---____,,..,,..,,._.,,------_--$ Per Diem and Fees ...^..............^........ ..................$ Computer Charges .....-............................$

1,643,997 202,650 66,500 19,000 20,200 46,750 94,850 --0--

Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions

_$ 254,041,707

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975

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1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services ....--..--_..._----_,,..-.-___..,,---__....$ 219,297,643

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing, Per Diem and

Fees, Equipment Purchases, and

Computer Charges ,,__,,___,,,,__.,,__,,____.$ 62,143,000

Teachers Retirement ._.._..-_.._...__.___.-.......___,,_..........$ 16,200,500

Capital Outlay --___-___________...________,,___-______,,_______.$ 4,112,404

Authority Lease Rentals .____........._--__-.....__-___....$ 22,739,136

State of Georgia General Obligation,

Debt Sinking Fund _._.,,...___.......,,,,,,..........,,..-...$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ,,,,,,... ___._.-_.___.._..$ 326,492,683

State Funds Budgeted .__.....-.._._..............________........? 223,642,166

Total Positions Budgeted

15,287

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition, of land (if needed) and the construc tion and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of gen eral obligation debt or through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of bonds by the Georgia Education Authority (University). Should the Georgia State Financing and Investment 'Commission elect to issue General Obligation Debt to finance said undertaking, said amount will be appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund." Should said Commission determine that said undertaking be financed through the issuance of bonds1 by the Georgia Education Authority (University), said amount shall be appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System and used for the purpose of paying lease rentals.

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,739,136 in F.Y. 1975 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental con tracts as a first charge on such funds.

Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever.

Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an ap portionment of funds to the various units of the Univer sity System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as

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provided1 for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents isihall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose ap proval shall be evidenced in writing.

Provided1, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution ap plicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement Systern.

No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of tht University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Govern ment, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with
the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended.

Provided!, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and1 grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget estimate.

Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the budget estimate of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services1 shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget:
Personal Services ._..._____..-_.._._.-,,,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ,,..........._.._,,.........._..._......__._....$ Total FundB Budgeted' ..,,.,,.-......._.............__._........$ State Funds Budgeted ___-,,._...-.,,.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:
Personal Services .-,,__._____--..__--___-_-___.__.--___-______$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publication and

231,000
103,956 334,956 324,000
19
725,000

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Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ..._......_.....--......................$ Total Funds Budgeted .................... ^ ......... ..^ State Funds Budgeted' ..........................4 Total Positions Budgeted

575,000 1,300,000
537,000 38

4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget:
Personal Services _.......-_......._.-,,.-..-....-.._-_._.:....-..$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ................................ .......^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................... ^$ State Funds Budgeted ....................... ...^ Total Positions Budgeted

6,528,749
1,994,200 8,522,949 2,204,000
201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget:
Personal Services .-.........--........---..-.....--..--..I Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and- Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges! ........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................% State Funds Budgeted ...........................................i Total Positions Budgeted

659,000
315,500 974,500 358,500
60

6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget:
Personal Services .___......._.,,,,._...,,._._...._...___--___..._$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ....._.....--_._-.....-......_-.-..,,._,,...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................$ State Funds Budgeted .................................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted

9,841,976
4,793,745 14,636,721 9,044,000
848

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget:
Personal Services ..................................-- .......^ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ...................................... ^

14,113,099 2,320,787

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Total Funds Budgeted- ............ ...^............^.$ 16,433,886

State Funds Budgeted -____.__-____.__-___-__,,,,_._.__$ 8,243,041

Total Positions Budgeted

944

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget:
Personal Services .................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges .-......-._-,,___......,,...._,,.-.-.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................^........^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................^ Total Positions Budgeted

15,453,304
4,922,262 20,375,566
9,689,000 1,864

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..._......_......_....,,_.,,..__.__............$ 266,849,771 Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ...____________..._..._.__._...______._ $ 77,168,450 Teachers' Retirement ............................................... ^ 16,200,500 Capital Outlay __.___.____._._._._____.___.__________.__.._$ 4,112,404 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................^ 22,739,136 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...........................^ 2,000,000

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..._.-,,_.._...__..$ 6,217,500

Regents Central Office Budget:
Personal Services ..................^...... ....................$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ,,___-______.__-__.___-__..__________________$ Medical Scholarships .............................................^ Regents Scholarships ...........................................$ Grants to Junior Colleges ................. ^......$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted .. ^................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,649,400
994,500 345,000 200,000 3,031,000 6,219,900 6,217,500
112

Provided, that from the above appropriation re lating to Regents Central Office, $4,000 is designated and committed for two additional student grants for the Southern College of Optometry in SREB payments.

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'Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ____,,..-_____..___.-______._______-_____..____________.$ Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and! Computer Charges .----..._-_.-......-.--..._.__-------$ Medical Scholarships -______._____.,,____--________----$ Regents Scholarships _.....,,,,.........__,,.__,,__,,__$ Grants to Junior Colleges ._._._.._...--_----.----$

1,649,400
994,500 345,000 200,000 3,031,000

Section 36. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ......,,___________.._.$ 22,909,987

1. Executive Administration Budget:
Personal Services ,,_,,__--___.,,_._-______.__......-- $ Regular Operating Expenses' -__,,.....-_.----_,,,,_--$ Travel _______._...______.__._._.._._____________________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_--_--_,,_--$ Publications and Printing ._______________,,.____-__--$ Equipment Purchases ,,__,,.__--_..__.___________-_..__$ Per Diem and- Fees ,,_._______.____,,___._________.____._-_____..____$ Computer Charges _--..-_..__-._,,_._.._..._--_.._,,__$ Total Funds Budgeted _________.._____.__..__.__.______._.__..___-$ State Funds Budgeted _____________________--___.___-$ Total Positions Budgeted!

869,455 750,011 12,000 --0-- 194,173
1,000 20,800 30,000 1,877,439 1,877,439
32

2. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services: ___.._________.._,,________________________-$ Regular Operating Expenses __.,,__,,------___._---$ Travel __,,__,,_-__.__._._______._______________.____-__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,,,_----$ Publications and Printing ___.______________________.__________$ Equipment Purchases ___________,,_______________________---$ Per Diem and Fees ,,____,,.__.._____-___,,_.______._____-___,,___.___$ Computer Charges ..._-_,,_-.__----_.___-.._...,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted _______,,,,.___________.___.__.___.______-$ State Funds Budgeted' __________________________._._____.....$ Total Positions. Budgeted

797,506 56,295 1,500 --0-- 2,736 2,500 500 62,859
923,896 923,896
70

3. Property Tax Budget:
Personal Services __......-....-.-,,__.-._-__,,--_..._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses -_.._....------.,,_--$ Travel ______...._.....__...__.___.....___.._......_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---_----.--$ Publications and Printing ._....-._......._-..-._....,,_..$ Equipment Purchases ..._......_--._.._.._..--._.._.....$ Per Diem and Fees _..........._...-'..-...-..__,,..-_-_.-_,,..$ Computer Charges _,,__.....___....-___.._-......__..__$

781,415 19,886 44,682 17,000 77,000 3,600 45,000 1,285,000

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Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation _________________________________________-_.____$
Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ___________________________________._$
Total Funds Budgeted ______________._________$ State Fundis 'Budgeted1 _____-_.___-______.______-_______._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

325,000
860,000 3,458,582 3,257,582
66

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as orig inally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1975. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to c'ounties.

4. Sales Ta'xation Budget:
Personal Services -___,,_____.-_-___.__.______..__________$ Regular Operating Expenses --____-_--____________.$ Travel ___________________________________,,._.__-__ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --______--____.$ Publications and Printing ___.__________________________________.$ Equipment Purchases _----,,.----___--_-_----_----_$ Per Diem and1 Fees ____________________________.____-_____i Computer Charges ___._______________-_____,,___.___________.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__________._,,___________________ $ State Funds Budgeted ,,__________.____.__________$ Total Positions Budgeted

734,772 66,420 4,000 --0-- 42,400
5,000 --0-- 260,875 1,113,467 1,113,467
74

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:
Personal Services ______________,,_,,_______________.$ Regular Operating Expenses .----_----_--_--___----.$ Travel ________________________________________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --___--_----_$ Publications and Printing ___________________$ Equipment Purchases --_---__----.----_______---_--_-$ Per Diem and Fees ________________________.______$ Computer Charges ___________-_____..._._-_._.-_,,.__.._-$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.______.__________________.$ State Funds Budgeted -______....__._.__.__,,____________-__. $ Total Positions Budgeted

338,205 4,740 2,000
--0-- 43,384 2,000
100 78,437 468,866 468,866
36

6. Income Taxation Budget:
Personal Services _________..,,____.--_.____,,_.-_,,___-._$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.___________._.__.__._______.$ Travel ___________________________________.__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____,,,,,,.__-_._,,.$ Publications and Printing ____,,,,_____________,,____.___.____,,$ Equipment Purchases ------------_---__._--_------__.$ Per Diem and Fees _________,,___--_------_--_--_--.____$ Computer Charges ___________________-__________.$ Total Funds Budgeted1 __,,___,,__._-______________.$

1,150,381 140,624 3,507 --0-- 178,843 2,500 --0--
1,305,192 2,781,047

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State Funds Budgeted .......~...-..-..-_...-.....-._....__.._f 2,781,047

Total Positions Budgeted

113

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget:
Personal Services --_--_--.-.--._.-__--..__--..___.____--.$ Regular Operating Expenses .-...__..._.:..---.._.--.-$ Travel ___..___._.__,,____._______,,____........__..._......,,._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --...__------..$ Publications and Printing ......._......_......,,_--..--.--$ Equipment Purchases ....--___..__-_---_-_.--_--$ Per Diem and Fees .-..,,...._........_--.___...,,_.........--$ Computer Charges ,,....-......_...-_.-.........-.-_-..-__.._.._.$ Total Funds1 Budgeted .--_.-_...._.-.._..._-...---_---$ State Funds Budgeted _........-_..._...._._-._.......-_....$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,544,367 206,868 47,032 114,000 13,472 7,500 15,200 69,796
2,018,235 2,018,235
123

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:
Personal Services _.-.._...-__...__...-_..._..._._-.__..__.--,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses .-._--._._.----,,__.--.$ Travel .._...__._._....._.._._.._.____.________..___..____,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....--------.-.$ Publications and Printing ..._..________.-.._....,,..$ Equipment Purchases _......_........._..._.....-...._$ Per Diem and Fees -.........-..-..........-.._-.--._._...._....$ Computer Charges ._...__..--....-........_..._,,..._--_--$ Total Funds Budgeted _......._...__............_....._-..._....$ State Funds Budgeted ...,,....._......_....__...._._.___..,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,776,332 241,745 5,212 14,502 207,128 12,800 --0--
1,545,320 3,803,039 3,803,039
209

9. Central Audit Budget:
Personal Services ...._....._......_..__....._.._........__..$ Regular Operating Expenses --..---__.__----.--.._$ Travel _....._,,._....__.._..._._.....___..._._.........__.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._-.--.--..---...$ Publications and Printing -___...._---__.--_..__--.,,--.-$ Equipment Purchases .-...-__.._...._.....__....--...._....$ Per Diem and1 Fees ._...-_......_.-_-_._._.._.,,--_.._,,$ Computer Charges ..-_._....,,........_.-_-..,,...._-..._-...$ Total Funds Budgeted -.....,,........-__..._.._-.....--_.._..$ State Funds Budgeted .........._....._.-.__,,-...._....__....__...$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,082,272 43,493 148,500 --0-- 3,000 16,000 500 5,000
1,298,765 1,298,765
76

10. Field Audit Services Budget:
Personal Services ._._._.-.._._.._......_....--........--....I Regular Operating Expenses .----_.----_.__.-.--.$ Travel ._..._.......-__.-....-_._.-_.-....._...____........._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--.----......$ Publications and Printing .._..._._.._._....._._.....$ Equipment Purchases .._...._-_..--...-__...-..._.__.--_...-..$ Per Diem and Fees ......__..____..____--...--._....-_...,,..?

2,829,210 ISd.SSO 219,000 --0-- 8,918 24,573 2,000

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Computer Charges _______ Total Funds Budgeted _._. State Funds' Budgeted ___. Total Positions Budgeted

5,000 3,228,251 3,228,251
239

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget:
Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases .._ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases Total Funds Budgeted ______.__. State Funds* Budgeted Total Positions Budgeted

1,860,000 279,400
2,139,400 2,139,400
0

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $1,860,000 is designated: and committed1 for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the productioni of at least 3,100,000 motor vehicle tags.

Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

12. Intangible Tax Equalization Fund Budget:
Intangible Tax Equalization Fund Total Funds Budgeted _________ State Funds Budgeted --_._____---- Total Positions Budgeted

Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the Ink tangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein.

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services --____---____--_-- Regular Operating Expenses ____________ Travel ______________________________ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing _________ Equipment Purchases ..____--__-___. Per Diem and Feesi ____----_________ Computer Charges --_--______,,_,,,,,, Loans to Counties/Property

11,903,915 1,669,631 487,433 145,502 771,054 77,473 84,100 4,647,479

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Reevaluation ...........................................................^ Grants to Counties/Appraisal
Staff-..-__.____.....__..___...........__........._____.........__.__$ Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ..._..____...,,._._..___._...._$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ............................i Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ........................^

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325,000
860,000 1,860,000
279,400 --0--

Section 37. Secretary of State. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ................................$

5,910,706

1. Occupational Certification Budget:
Personal Services .--,,_.,,--.__...__. .:.._,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses .................... .^ Travel .... ...... .._._--.....___..._,,._..--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--,,__...-..._$ Publications and Printing ._._.......,,_.,,,,..___-....,,___...$ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees --...-.-..____._.,,__,,,,.._$ Computer Charges ..................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted .................. ....^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,124,565 372,167 145,036 --0-- 53,500 44,000 129,000 --0--
1,868,268 1,859,768
114

2. Securities Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ___,,_,,-______._---.___._..__--.$ Travel .._.__.__.._.....____..__...._____..._...-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----.-------$ Publications and Printing ..................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ........................ 4 Per Diem and Fees ............................ ..^, Computer Charges ...................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................4 State Funds Budgeted .............................................^, Total Positions Budgeted

167,260 17,000 12,000
--0-- 2,000 6,000
--0-- --0-- 204,260 204,260
13

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:
Personal Services __.-_....-...._.__.-....._,,. ...._._....,.._.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel .............................. .^.-4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ______________,,____--. .... _$ Equipment Purchases ............ ^............. ^ Per Diem and Fees __________--,,__..--,,--.'--..----,,--_----.$ Computer Charges ........................--.........--........--..^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted _..........._..... ........-.._..._ .. ...... $ Total Positions Budgeted

190,647 72,306 500 --0-- 4,000 3,600 --0-- --0--
271,053 271,053
20

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4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ............................ ^ Regular Operating Expenses __........----....--- -...--$ Travel ._.__.__._.._____._.___..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.____-_-____._- $ Publications and Printing1 ___..........._,,......,,_._,,......$ Equipment Purchases _-___-___,,,,_______._--_,,---._--_--$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................$ Computer Charges __._...___._...--.,,..._.-..._.___....--._--$ Total Funds Budgeted -.---- -- --$ State Funds Budgeted .__.._........_._____..._...._...__.___.._.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

209,339 4,700
40,680 --0--
500 500 500 --0-- 256,219 256,219 13

5. Archives and Records Budget:
Personal Services _____._______.__________,_______________.____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel -_--_-_------..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--___--__...._..$ Publications and1 Printing ...._.-_._...._..._...._._..........$ Equipment Purchases ,,--..__._.----_._.----___....,,__.,,$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................^ Computer Charges --.___,--_______--_,,__,,___,,___.--__-$ Authority Lease Rentals --_ ,,----_...................$ Total Funds Budgeted1 ............................$ State Funds Budgeted ................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,003,286 138,309 6,400 3,500 23,000 16,500 --0-- --0-- 815,000
2,005,995 2,005,995
89

6. General Services Budget:
Personal Services _,,--___--__--,,---------_..--_------_..$ Regular Operating Expenses __--,,____--....____....__.___.$ Travel ........................ .^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________________ $ Publications and Printing ..._.___._........___......._._....._$ Equipment Purchases .^....... ................... .^ Per Diem and Fees ..............................$ Computer Charges ...................................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................$ State Funds Budgeted ........^.................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

365,545 79,000 7,000 --0-- 68,000 7,000 4,000 -- 0--
530,545 510,545
31

7. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services .................................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ............... ^.. .........-......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.___._...___.....$ Publications and Printing _..,,.-..-....,,...-......__.........$ Equipment Purchases .....__--...--._....____..--..___,,$ Per Diem and Fees ..........................................^ Computer Charges _--___.----------_.__--___..--._...__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......__.__.........__.__._....___........$ State Funds! Budgeted ,,______,,_..._______.,,______.__________.$ Total Positions Budgeted

383,239 123,700
4,000 --0-- 100,000
5,000 -- 0-- --0-- 615,939 615,939
28

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8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:
Personal Services --....----_._----_-----.. ._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,-_--_-______--___.._-$ Travel ^..._-...._.... _.___^ .___..._......___..,,.,,....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,___--_._----.$ Publications and Printing ,,___,,_.--_---,,_____.--,__.,,--$ Equipment Purchases ,,_____.____,,--______.._...._,,_._--$ Per Diem and Fees" ...__-...,,..__....__..._.__--._._.--....._-$ Computer Charges .___......_....___...--_--....--:..---_...--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__.....,,_..._....._._....._._......$ State Funds Budgeted __,,._...,,_-__.____..__.___._.___..______.$ Total Positions Budgeted

48,599 18,80 4,000 --0-- 5,200
1,300 --0-- --0-- 77,905 77,905
3

9. State Building Administrative Board Budget:
Personal Services ..,,.______.,,.__,,....__......___..._____.....___...$ Regular Operating Expenses .--.,,...--..-_--..-----$ Travel ,,....,,.__..,,,,.__,,,, ,,_._ _,,,,___._.____.._..._,,_,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.________._,,__---$ Publications and Printing ___....___...__-..._._...._.__-$ Equipment Purchases ....__...._.__._..___,,._.__.....___......_.$ Per Diem and Fees ..___...-..-,,-..,,....._-...--....._-_...$ Computer Charges ,,--....__.-....._-_--__.-.--,,--.--,,_.,,--$ Total Funds Budgeted _.,,.,,_,,,,.,,,,.,,-,,.,,$ State Funds Budgeted ______.______.__.__.__-___.--_____-___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

30,022 3,000 5,000
--0-- 66,000
2,000 3,000 --0-- 109,022 109,022
6

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _......__._,,._.,,.,,_,,,,___-,,,,.-$ Regular Operating Expenses _._.__.....-_.._....._._....._-$ Travel .......-........-.......-....-.........--...............--....-..I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.,,..-_._-..._.$ Publications and Printing ._....__.....,,._..._,,....,,_._-....$ Equipment Purchases ..__.-..,,_-.....-......___...___....,,._-_.$ Per Diem and Fees ._-__..._-_...-__..._-......_-....__..-.$ Computer Charges _,,____----....,,.-.----...__._........_...._.$ Authority Lease Rentals __...._._....._....__..,...__..,..._._-.$

3,522,502 828,988 224,616 3,500 322,200 85,900 136,500 --0-- 815,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $10,000 is designated and committed for a study of land lot lines in Cobb County.

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission. Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission

... $ 8,399,082

1. Internal Administration Activity Budget:
Personal Services --_----_----_--_------_----. Regular Operating Expenses ..--------,,--. Travel ..__....___....__....._.._.,,.._...-...,,.....----Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ___---__.__------_--

586,730 130,680
24,440
15,400

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Equipment Purchases --__--__--_._-_.__.-____,,__________,,___ $ Per Diem and Fees ..._...__....._....._._.__._____________.$ Computer Charges _______._____..________,,__.__._____.__,,.._.___$ Total Funds Budgeted _.._._....__..._,,_....._.___.__...,,_....$ State Funds- Budgeted .__-...._._......-....._..___...____.-___-$. Total Positions Budgeted

18,000 9,662 248,838 1,033,750 671,150
50

2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget:
Payment of Interest __..._-_...___----___....._____.._.._.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted _._..____,,________,,____,,___,,__--_$ State Funds Budgeted' ___._______.________.__._._________-_--___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

296,000 296,000 121,000
0

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget:
Direct Guaranteed Loans ....,,...._-__._____._._-.$ Tuition Equalization, Grants __,,_.._____.___.___.__.__-____$ State Student Incentive Scholarships ___..__........ $ Total Funds Budgeted __.__..______,,________._.____,,____.____.$ State Funds Budgeted .-__.-..._......._...-,,.-.__....._..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000 8,071,932 7,596,932
0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget:
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships .__.....___..__.._,,..._.._.__,,..___.._.....$
Total Funds Budgeted .._._-.__...._,,...._...__.._......__...$ State Funds Budgeted' ....__-...__....-__-._._...___..--...___.$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ,,..__,,,,.,,,,._.,,_._,,_.._,,,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses .__......____......_....._._...$ Travel _.....___...-__....._.._._.....,,__._-...,,...._._,,_-...-...-_...$
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...-,,..__--..__.$
Publications and Printing .__.....__......,,..___.,,__...._...$
Equipment Purchases .__.._ ,,..,,__ ,,_____.__.$
Per Diem and Fees ........__....__....____...___........__..,,._,,..$
Computer Charges .-__..._.....___..___....._,,..-._..._....-__....$
Payment of Interest ..-__.._.-___...______........,,._._,,....-..$
Direct Guaranteed Loans __-..__....___..___...........__...._.....$
Tuition Equalization, Grants ._...._....,,..._-_.....__-_.__.$
State Student Incentive Scholarships ____._...__.____.._. $
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents1 Scholarships ,_._.....-.-__._-__..__-_-__^__._.-__. ...__....$

10,000 10,000 10,000
0
586,730 130,680 24,440 --0-- 15,400 18,000
9,662 248,838 296,000 1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000
10,000

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to direct guaranteed loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committed! for the pur pose of providing stipend for training recruitment and counselor personnel in health career fields.

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Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to direct guaranteed loans an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed stu dent loan program to students1 in paramedical, profes sional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of employment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to scholarship $10,000 is designated and com mitted solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.

Provided, that from the above amount $5,046,932 is appropriated for tuition equalization grants to students attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906,
Provided, that the above appropriated amount rel ative to State student incentive scholarships is des ignated and committed for the purpose of providing incentive scholarships of not more than $450 per academic year to students at the undergraduate level pursuant to provisions of Section 415 (A through D) of Subpart 3, Part A of Title IV of the Higher Edu cation Act of 1965, as amended, particularly as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318), and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Georgia Higher Education; Assistance Authority. Residents of Georgia for a period of at least twelve months im mediately preceding their date of registration in a branch of the University System of Georgia, a private college or university which is an approved institution under Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended, a college or university receiving State funds under the Junior College Act of 1958, as amended, a State-supported vocational-technical school, or in an accredited or ap proved nonprofit hospital school of nursing, provided such postsecondary educational institution is located in the State of Georgia, shall be eligible to make applica tion for a State student incentive scholarship. Depend ing upon the amount of Federal or State funds avail able for this purpose, priority in the award of State student incentive scholarships shall be given, first, to first-year students; second, to second-year students; third, to third-year students; and fourth, to under graduate students, without regard to their field of study.

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Georgia Veteran Students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a student incentive scholarship under this program shall have priority and be eligible to recive a scholarship without regard to their under graduate academic level or classification, provided, howtver, such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated to Student Incen tive Scholarships.

Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee ..__.__._________.________-__-__.__-__-!?
Soil and Water Conservation Committee Budget:
Personal Services ___,,______._________________-__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ______________.______$ Travel _____________-_________.___-_____-____________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.--_,,___.$ Publications and Printing --_-______--.________--_$ Equipment Purchases __----_.--_.--_--_.--_--__--.$ Per Diem and Fees ________________.___.-_________$ Computer Charges __________________.___--_--_$ Total Funds Budgeted' ._______._______________.__.$ State Funds Budgeted .________________._,,_-__$ Total Positions Budgeted1
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ,,______________________._________$ Regular Operating Expenses ___,,______.__________$ Travel ______._______________________._-_.__________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.__--___--.$ Publications and Printing ._____,,___--________.___$ Equipment Purchases ____________--______-___--.$ Per Diem, and Fees ______________,,___._________.$ Computer Charges __,,____.--,,_,,__--1____,___--_--____,,$

395,409
138,165 176,989 25,344 --0--
3,355 1,400 60,156 --0-- 405,409 395,409
11
138,165 176,989 25,344 --0--
3,355 1,400 60,156 --0--

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System _.____._.$ 1,745,065

Department Operations Budget:
Personal Services _______________________--______.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____-______-______-_$ Travel ._____________.____._________________._______,,__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________,,--.__$ Publications and Printing ____,,____.____--___--$ Equipment Purchases _______--._------_--_--__--__. $ Per Diem and Fees ____,,,,_____._______.._________._$ Computer Charges ____,,__._____,,_______.____.____-$ Employer Contributions ___.___________._.____._--_.$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems _--___.$

448,412 42,300 14,500 --0-- 9,100 9,000 178,400 131,700 1,500,000 245,065

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Total Funds) Budgeted ... State Funds Budgeted ._. Total Positions Budgeted

2,578,477 1,745,065
37

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _._..._._...._...._.............._.._.._ Regular Operating Expenses ..____--------.__.. Travel ...........__..._...__..._.__.__.._..........._.......___._.. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -..._.... Publications and Printing .._.__..--._--..........._ Equipment Purchases ______............._.....___..,,.. Per Diem and1 Fees __.__._._............._....__....,,.... Computer Charges ........................._,,_-........_,,_ Employer Contributions ._..._.__------,Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems

448,412 42,300 14,500 --0--
9,100 9,000 178,400 131,700 1,500,000 245,065

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $1,500,000 is designated and committed to fund S.B. 535.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems, $245,065 shall be used to implement a nine dollar per month per year of service retirement floor effective April 1, 1975.

Section 41. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation ...........$ 252,992,454

1. Planning and Construction Budget:

Personal Services ._-..,,_.............._._.._.......$ 53,574,189

Regular Operating Expenses ......................^ 6,297,915

Travel .............__.__..............._-._..............._._.........._..._.$ 2,680,040

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---........------.$ --0--

Publications and Printing ...-........__._--........._.__._...$

26,275

Equipment Purchases ...._..._...------_..----.----$

92,450

Per Diem and Fees ..,,_,,__,,_,,..--....------.--.----..__...$

--0--

Computer Charges .-......._..._...-,,--._..._. -- ----$

--0--

Capital Outlay ....._....._..---.-...-,,$ 190,907,538

Total Funds Budgeted _...-.-,,.---..-.$ 253,578,407

State Funds Budgeted .................$ 114,798,322

Total Positions Budgeted

3,959

2. Maintenance and1 Betterments Budget:

Personal Services/ ....._.......__...........____._..............___.__$

Regular Operating Expenses .............$

Travel ....---.--------$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._--........----$

Publications and Printing ...................... ..^

Equipment Purchases _............--......-.. ...........$

Per Diem and Fees ..................--.....-

.^

Computer Charges ................................. ^

32,517,127 16,134,301
347,680 --0--
1,510 --0-- --0-- --0 ---

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Capital Outlay ...___,,..__.....--.........._,,._.._,,...,,....___...$ Total Funds Budgeted .-._.....-.....,,_-....-.....,,_...__.$ State Funds Budgeted .._.____....____.,,_............-_.,,...$ Total Positions Budgeted

18,920,394 67,930,012 67,930,012
4,112

3. Authorities Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals ____._.._.__...__.,,.__..._._._.....$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ..-.___...___.-.....--....-__....___-......$ Total Funds Budgeted _.,,_.___._____,,____________-_______,,__$ State Funds Budgeted __...._.___.......,,____...____.....____......$

27,377,802
5,096,879 32,474,681 32,474,681

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget:
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--....,,.__......$ Equipment Purchases ..._..___....__._.._..__..._.__....___...,,$ Capital Outlay ._..-_-....__._...__....,,.,,.-..-__....._...__._.$ Total Funds Budgeted __.__-_____._____.________,,.__._,,.___.__,,$ State Funds Budgeted ....._._..,,__......___...,,__..._..___.___.$

2,799,095 1,128,625 1,596,600 5,524,320 5,000,000

5. Assistance to Counties' Bud'get:
Grants to Counties .,,.....__-....._......_.-_.__.-..._...._._,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ............___.._...._.._....___......,,$ State Fund's Budgeted .._.....__._..__..._.._...-._.,,..__....$

9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:
Personal Services _,,--____.________--______._--._,,._____._-____.$ Regular Operating Expenses -___....._...-.,,-._........__.$ Travel _-_...._-....__-......,,_-_._.-..__._-_...__......._...,,___....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __....___..--___$ Publications and Printing .....,_._..,,_,,...__......_,,.....$ Equipment Purchases __...--,,__--.-___--____.--___--.-__$ Per Diem and Fees' ..... _____.______________,,_______,,______ j Computer Charges ,,_-_,,- ..,,--_..__.._--_,,_.,,.....$ Total Funds Budgeted .._._....._.__-.....-._..._-..__-...-_.$ State Funds Budgeted .......__.....___.-....___......_......._._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

151,391 2,094,182
2,000 --0--
5,000 --0-- --O1-- --0-- 2,252,573 2,252,573
10

7. Administration Budget:
Personal Services ...._....___.,,...___._._._....,,_...,,...._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ---_...___....__......_.....$ Travel ._.__....,,__.....____....__...._._......_......._..___.___,,_._._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_--.,,,,_...,,.$ Publications and Printing .._.__......,,..._.__.._,,...,,_.....$ Equipment Purchases ...-.._--._.,,---._,,--.-,,--.._,,.--_.$ Per Diem and Fees _______.__.______,,_______.___________________.$ Computer Charges ._......__._.-..___,,-.,,____......,,.__......._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....__......__......_.....,,_...__._.......$ State Funds Budgeted .__...__._......___....._._.,,.._...,,__._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,331,069 1,911,163
346,021 --0-- 370,060 --0-- 7,200 1,261,886 9,227,399 9,227,399
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Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in con formity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution!, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received1 by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the imme diately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, re bate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the imme diately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount appro priated herein.

Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations amd/or balances appropriated! and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically ap propriated for new authority lease rentals to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

For State matching participation in costsi of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation! with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. Funds appropriated for the fiscal year shall be avail able for matching Federal apportionment for the same year. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State High way System of roads and bridges, and the costs inci-

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dent thereto provided all expenditures for county con tracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices authorized by law. Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the Department of Transportation may add, delete and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal aid program. Provided, further, that ini order to meet the requirements of the Interstate System with regard to completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of Federal-State 9010 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced bud getary authorization for the letting and' execution of highway contracts essential to and included in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division) of the Department of Administrative Services and constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Transportation.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for appropria tions to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying an nual debt service requirements on new General Obliga tion debt to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Depart ment of Transportation!. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appro priated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements on new General Obli gation debt in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges. Provided, further, that in the event the Geor gia State Financing and Investment Commission, for any reason, should decide not to use the General Obli gation procedures established by the Constitution to finance said new program for the construction or re construction of public roads and bridges, the same excess amount is then designated and specifically ap propriated for additional Authority lease rentals to the Georgia Highway Authority to permit the issuance of new Authority bonds to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.
For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed

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and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties' of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transportation.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans^ portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing Program ..................................................................I

11,091,345.88

This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropria tions of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required1 under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution.

8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget:
Grants to Municipalities ...............,,..,,.._,,-----_.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.____,,_.-__.._..-......_.,,-_.-..__-_-$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................--....-.$

9,317,000 9,317,000 9,317,000

For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the municipality, designated by such au thority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in ac-

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cordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Gover nor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Di rector of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.

Provided, further, that the above sums shall be dis^ tributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.

9. Air Transportation Budget:
Personal Services .......,,._._....._..._..........,,_.,,.,,...-_.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ......____._......_.___.....__.$ Travel ....____,,.......____........___.....-.-_____-..-_-___...-_.__...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.______--.___.$ Publications and Printing _____,,......_____....,,_____....$ Equipment Purchases _______________________________._.__--.$ Per Diem and Fees .._..........._-__........,,.._._..._.______....$ Computer Charges ._.--------._----_..---_----------_.$ Total Funds Budgeted .______.......-.___......_.____.._-......$ State Funds Budgeted _.____......-..-......-___._-...____._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

287,345 278,220
6,80-0 46,500
300 17,400 5,000 --0-- 641,565 441,565
18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget:
Personal Services ...,,._._._..,,._____,,._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _______._______________.____..____$ Travel _______._-_----.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______--_._____$ Publications and Printing ..........,,_..._..._.__._.__........$ Equipment Purchases ..--...----_,,_--.___--_,,__--_______$ Per Diem and Fees ___._--_____,,._.--_____._-__________.--___$ Computer Charges ___.__.._._..._____----_----__.-_--_-------$ Capital Outlay ...__..,,_._..___.-,,-,,..-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__._._..,,.:....__..__....-....__.........$ State Funds Budgeted .-....___.-__.........,,_..........__..__.__$ Total Positioms Budgeted

253,509 537,280 16,000 --0-- 14,500
6,600 --0-- --0-- 976,000 1,803,889 1,803,889
19

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget:
Harbor Maintenance Payments _-__._,,_--_______--_,,___$ Total Funds! Budgeted _.^...- _._._.._..$ State Funds Budgeted __..._...,,.-.-_._...,,.....___..-........$

430,000 430,000 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .................................................I Regular Operating Expenses -__________-_-__.__.-_-___.$ Travel ._ ...._-.--_-------.$

92,114,630 27,253,061 3,398,541

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,_______.____.$ 2,845,595

Publications and Printing .__........__._,,..__..__....,,__.....$ 417,645

Equipment Purchases ___.,,_._,,_____,,,,_,,____,,$ 1,245,075

Per Diem and Pees ._-__....--_-_.-,,..__......,,--......__....._.$

12,200

Computer Charges .... ,,,,._.,,_.__.____,,,,..___.$ 1,261,886

Capital Outlay ,,-,,._._..,,,,.._...,,..$ 212,409,532

Grants to Municipalities .... ,,,,,, ____^.__ ,,_ _,,$ 9,317,000

Harbor Maintenance Payments --.-----.._------__.$ 430,000

Grants to Counties .,,.___......._......,,_._...,,,,.......__.__......$ 9,317,013

Authority Lease Rentals _.......,,..-._-..,,..,,.....,,.._...$ 27,377,802

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund .__.,,._._-_..,,._.__....._.,,.__._....._.$ 5,096,879

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation services, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Trans portation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the quality of its equipment.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12%% of an individual air port project when matching both FAA and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund participation. Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Air port Development Funds at 100% of the total cost of an individual airport project for airports owned by the State of Georgia.

Provided, that the entire amount of the above allocation for harbor maintenance payments is desig nated and committed for payment for harbor main tenance at Savannah.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service.
Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service -.$
1. Veterans Assistance Budget:
Personal Services ___--__--,,__.__--_--..-- Regular Operating Expenses .,,--.--_-- Travel .,,.....__.....__-.. .,,-...,,.,,.._......_...... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing -_,,_,,_._.,,.. Equipment Purchases ___,,--____ ..__._-- Per Diem and Fees ..-____----_.--------

6,717,787
1,827,478 109,323 62,357 --0-- 20,659 12,931 7,450

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Computer Charges ---------------.__--,,__----__----__$ Grants to Confederate Widows ------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ____---------------- ____.$ State Funds Budgeted --------------------------$ Total Positions Budgeted
2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility -- Milledgeville Budget:
Personal Services --------_------__----,,------.------$ Eegular Operating Expenses __,,__________.------__--__.$ Travel ---------__-__._--------,,----------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,------$ Publications and Printing ----_------------------$ Equipment Purchases --------,,----_------_----__$ Per Diem and Fees _----.------------___--$ Computer Charges --__,,---------------_----------$ Oprating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital .------------------------$ Capital Outlay _------_-.----_.----_.----_-_----$ Total Funds Budgeted -_-----------_----.------.$ State Funds Budgeted ---- .--_----------_----__--$ Total Positions Budgeted
3. Veterans Nursing Home -- Augusta Budget:
Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ,,__--_.______._____________$
Total Funds Budgeted __------__----_----------_$ State Funds Budgeted .---- -------_- _.._------$ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .---------__--_----------------__--$ Regular Operating Expenses _------------------$ Travel .___...------._------------------_--------------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --__--..--$ Publications and Printing _.--------_..---- --------$ Equipment Purchases _----____----..----_____--$ Per Diem and Fees .-.---.------------------$ Computer Charges ____------_--_------___--$ Grants to Confederate Widows .----..-___....__-...._-.$ Operating Expense/Payments to
Central State Hospital -._._-..._-___.-.._.__....,,....$ Operating Expense/Payments to
Medical College of Georgia .........,,......_....._,,....$ Capital Outlay ____,,__--____________._____--.__-____.______.._____$
Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board.
Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board ..,,,,..$
Department Operations Budget:
Personal Services _.--....,,.....__.._._-...._.__.._.____...$ Regular Operating Expenses --._.-.--_,,.-__-_--____---_$ Travel .-._,,_.-...__.._-_.._,,..._.....-._..-._,,..-.._...,,._.,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_--..--.._.--.$

350 25,118 2,065,666 1,836,907
172
71,052 28,000
250 --0-- --0-- 22,000
500 --0--
3,771,175 3,250,000 7,142,977 3,613,171
7
1,655,339 1,655,339 1,267,709
0
1,898,530 137,323 62,607 --0-- 20,659 34,931 7,950 350 26,118
3,771,175
1,655,339 3,250,000
1,543,062
1,238,862 215,800 26,500 --0--

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
Publications and Printing Equipment Purchases __._ Per Diem and Fees ______ Computer Charges Total Funds Budgeted _____ State Funds Budgeted _____ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services __________,,--_____Regular Operating Expenses ,,--_----_ Travel ___________________________________ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ___________ Equipment Purchases _---______----__ Per Diem and Fees _________________ Computer Charges ___________________

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15,000 22,500
5,000 19,400 1,543,062 1,543,062
90
1,238,862 215,800 26,500 --0-- 15,000 22,500 5,000 19,400

Section 44. In addition to all other appropria tions, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No wholesale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a refund covering shrinkage in the process of retail ing motor fuel as authorized by Act of Georgia General Assembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retail ing motor fuel.

Section 45. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitu tion of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or' ap propriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appro priated to the department, agency or institution in volved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.

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The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligation of the State incurred1 under valid lease contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds.
Section 46. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gover nor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1974 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; pro vided, however, the Director of the Budget is autho rized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the conditions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program, or activity not currently having an appropriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1975, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred be tween objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcom mittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section ishall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations Com mittees of the Senate and House of Representatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expendi tures by object class of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report contains no recommendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and approved1 in the same manner and under the same conditions provided herein before for transfers.

Section 47. Wherever in this Act the term "Budget Unit Object Classes" is used, it shall mean, that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Budget Report for F.Y. 1975 submitted to the 1974 Georgia Gen eral Assembly.
Section 48. The Director of the Budget shall deter mine the appropriations contained in this Act to which

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the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in this Act shall apply. It is the intent of this General Assembly, however, that to the greatest extent feasible, such Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be applied to capital outlay and other items of a nonrecurring nature.

Section 49. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and1 in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, -shall cease to be an obligation of the State.

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1975 ._........__-.-...._..___.-....._.__-....___.........___......._.$l,706 >287 )T45.75..

Section 50. This Act shall become effective upon its1 approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 51. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its' approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

Representative Connell of the 87th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 169.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 169 was disagreed to.

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the general calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

SB 53. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to prohibit the obtaining or attempt of obtain certain settlements, releases or statements from certain injured persons; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SB 53 was recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary for further study.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Elictric Authority as an institution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in commom with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to created the Georgia Municipal Electric Au thority as an institution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and trans mission of electric power and energy and to acquire, construct, and equip all property and things necessary or convenient for the purposes of such projects and the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation thereof; to confer powers, including, among others, the power of eminent domain, and impose duties on the Authority; to provide for the member ship of the Authority; to authorize the Authority and certain political subdivisions of the State to execute contracts for the use of such projects and facilities or the services thereof and enforce the performance thereof; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority payable from the revenues and other funds of the Authority to pay the cost of such projects; to authorize the collecting and .pledging of revenues and other funds and assets of the Authority for the payment of such bonds and for the cost of operating, maintaining, and repairing such projects; to authorize the execution of trust and security instruments relating to the Authority's property to secure the payment of such bonds; to provide rights for the owners of such bonds; to provide that such bonds shall not constitute a debt of the State nor of any political subdivision thereof; to make such bonds legal investments and exempt the same and the income therefrom and interest thereon along with all property of the Authority from taxation; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds; to provide for validation of such bonds and the security therefor; to authorize the issuance of bond anticipation notes and provide for the payment and terms thereof; to fix the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide an effective date for this Act; to provide for the severability of the provisions of this Act; to repeal all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Declaration of Need.

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WHEREAS, certain political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, now own and operate electric distribution systems to serve their citizens, inhabitants, and customers by providing them electricity for all purposes, and

WHEREAS, if such political subdivisions are to furnish, and if the members of the public in the areas they serve are to receive adequate service, such political subdivisions must have an adequate, dependable, and economical sources or sources and supply of bulk electric power,

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby declared that there exists in the State of Georgia a need for an Authority to function without profit in developing and promoting for the public good in this State an adequate, dependable, and economical source or sources and supply of bulk electric power and energy for the purposes aforesaid.

Section 2. Creation of The Authority.
There is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, which shall be a public corporation of the State of Georgia, and shall have perpetual existence. Said Authority, however, shall not be a State institution nor a department or agency of the State, but shall be a State Authority, a mere creature of the State, having distinct corporate entity and being exempt from the provisions of the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission Act, I Ga. L. 1973, p. 750, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 87-1A. Said Authority shall have its principal office in Fulton County, and its legal situs or residence for the purpose of this Act shall be Fulton County.

Section 3. Purpose.
The purpose of the Authority shall be to acquire or construct, or to acquire and construct, and operate and maintain or cause to be constructed, operated, and maintained electric generation and transmission facilities, and to take all other necessary or desirable action, in order to provide or make available an adequate, dependable and economic supply of elec tric power and energy and related services for such of said political sub divisions of the State of Georgia as are hereinafter identified in Section 27, as may desire the same and, incidentally and so as to take advantage of economies of scale in the generation and transmission of electric power and energy, to other persons and entities.

Section 4. Members.
(a) (i) Election Committee. The Authority shall consist of nine mem bers who shall be eligible to succeed themselves and who shall be elected by the duly designated representatives of those political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, which are authorized and directed to designate a member to the Election Committee as hereinafter provided in this Section 4. On or before the ninetieth day following the effective date of this Act, each of those political subdivisions which shall have, prior to such ninetieth day, by proper resolution of its governing body, declared its intention to contract with the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority for the purchase of electric power and energy, (other than for short term purchases) pro-

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vided there shall be as many as five of such political subdivisions, shall designate one person who shall be a resident of such political subdivision as its representative on the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Mem bership Election Committee which may be herein designated as the Elec tion Committee. All such resolutions of declaration of intention to con tract with the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority shall be presented to the Election Committee at its first meeting which shall be held in the office of the Georgia Municipal Association at eleven o'clock in the morn ing on the first Monday following such ninetieth day. At such meeting the Election Committee shall organize and elect a chairman and such other officers as may be desirable in the determination of the Election Committee. The Election Committee shall then determine the sufficiency of the resolutions presented to it and shall determine the number of votes (including fractions thereof) which each member of the Election Com mittee shall be entitled to cast in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(a) (ii), hereof. Nominations for membership on the Authority shall then be received by the Election Committee prior to adjournment of its first meeting. The Election Committee shall then meet for the second time one week later at the same time and place to receive any other nominations that may be made to the Authority and shall elect nine members of the Authority. Each member shall be a resident of one of said political subdivisions represented on the Election Committee, but, insofar as is mathematically possible, no more than one member shall be a resident of any one of such political subdivisions. Each member of the Authority shall hold office until the adjournment of the annual meeting of the Authority held at, or nearest to, the expiration of his term of office for which pro vision is hereinafter made and until his successor is elected.

(ii) Distribution of Votes.
(A) In elections held by the Election Committee to elect members to the Authority, beginning with the first election of such members, each political subdivision entitled to representation on the election Committee shall have, and shall be entitled to have its representative on the Election Committee cast, one whole vote, plus an additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to be determined as follows: The percentage which is arrived at by dividing the number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company by each such political subdivision during the immediately preceding calendar year by the total number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company by all such political subdivisions during the im mediately preceding calendar year shall be determined, and each such percentage shall then be applied to a total number of votes equal to the total number of political subdivisions entitled to representation on the Election Committee. The resulting figure, calculated to the nearest one thousandth, shall be the additional vote or votes (including fractions there of) to which each respective political subdivision is entitled.

(B) At such time as facilities of the Authority are placed in com mercial operation as determined by the Authority and energy is being supplied by the Authority to political subdivisions contracting with the Authority, then and thereafter, each such political subdivision entitled fc representation on the Election Committee shall have, and shall be entitled to have its representative on the Election Committee cast, one whole vote, plus an additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to be determined as follows: The percentage which is arrived at by divid-

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ing the number of kilowatt hours taken from the Authority by each such political subdivision during the immediately preceding calendar year by the total number of kilowat hours taken from the Authority by all such political subdivisions during the immediately preceding calendar year shall be determined, and each such percentage shall then be applied to a total number of votes equal to the total number of political subdivisions entitled to representation on the Election Committee. The resulting figure, calculated to the nearest one thousandth, shall be the additional vote' or votes (including fractions thereof) to which each respective political subdivision is entitled by reason of energy taken, provided, however, that at the meeting of the Election Committee in the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which such facilities of the Authority are first placed in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy is being supplied by the Authority to such political subdivisions (provided said facilities have been in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy has been supplied for a minimum of six months in the immediately preceding calendar year) the period of time upon which the determination shall be made of the additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to which the members of the Election Committee shall be entitled at such meeting shall be the remainder of the calendar year in which energy was first supplied to such political sub divisions. If such facilities of the Authority have not been in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy has not been supplied for a minimum of six months in the immediately preceding calendar year, such additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) shall be determined upon the number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (a) (ii) (A), hereof.
(C) The presence at any meeting of the Election Committee of representatives entitled to cast two-thirds of the total votes to which the Election Committee shall be enitled shall constitute a quorum of the Election Committee. The nine nominees to membership on the Authority receiving the largest number of votes cast by a quorum of the Election Commitee shall be declared to be elected as the first nine members of the Authority.

(b) Meetings of Authority. The Authority shall meet at the same place and hour, on the first Monday following the second meeting of the Election Committee, as aforesaid, and elect officers, decide upon a place, date, and hour for its next meeting or meetings, and shall proceed with the transaction of such business as may come before the Authority.

(c) Additional Members of Election Committee. Each political sub division contracting with the Authority for the purchase of electric power and energy (other than for short term purchases) after the ninetieth day following the effective date of this Act, but on or prior to the election of the first nine members of the Authority, shall designate one person who shall be a resident of such political subdivision as an additional member of said Election Committee. The term of each additional member of the Election Committee so designated shall begin with the first meeting of the Election Committee following the meeting held for the purpose of electing the first nine members of the Authority. The Election Commit tee shall meet on a date not more than thirty days prior to each annual meeting of the Authority and elect members to fill the terms which will

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begin at the conclusion of such meeting. Each political subdivision con tracting with the Authority (other than for short term purchases) follow ing the election of the first nine members of the Authority shall designate its representative on the Election Committee no more than thirty days following the execution of such contract by and between the Authority and such political subdivision. The term of such additional members shall begin with the next meeting of the Election Committee. Members of the Election Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the political subdivision from which they were appointed.

(d) Term of Office. Three members of the Authority shall be elected for terms of one year, three for two years, and three for three years. Each election thereafter shall be for a term of three years. All terms, however, shall extend through the annual meeting of the Authority held at, or nearest to, the expiration of the number of years for which the members was elected and until his successor shall be elected. In the event it should be mathematically necessary in the election of the mem bers of the Authority for more than one member of the Authority to be a resident of the same political subdivision, then and in that event, one of the two members who are residents of the same political subdivision shall be elected for an initial term of one year, and, in the event there should be four political subdivisions from which two residents must be elected, one of the residents of one of such political subdivisions shall be elected for an initial term of two years, provided, however, that inso far as may be consistent with the foregoing provisions of this Section 4(d), in the election of the first nine members of the Authority, the three nominees receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of three years, the three nominees receiving the next highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of two years, and the three nominees receiving the next highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of one year. Any tie votes shall be resolved by lot in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Election Committee. Members of the Election Committee shall not be eligible for membership on the Authority.

(e) Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Authority shall be held on the anniversary date of the first meeting of the Authority unless the date, time, and place of such annual meeting shall otherwise be fixed by resolution of the Authority. Any such date so fixed, however, shall be in reasonable proximity to the anniversary date of such first meeting.

(f) Vacancies. Any vacancy in the membership of the Authority shall be filled by a new member to be elected by the remaining members of the Authority to serve until the next meeting of the Election Com mittee. At the first meeting of the Election Committee following the filling of such vacancy, the Election Committee shall elect a member to fill the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term for which such vacancy was filled. Upon such election by the Election Committee, the membership on the Authority of the member elected to fill such vacancy by the re maining members of the Authority shall terminate.

(g) Officers. The Authority shall elect one of its members as Chair man and one as Vice-Chairman and shall elect a Secretary-Treasurer and an Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected from the membership of the Authority. Such officers shall serve for such terms

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as shall be prescribed by resolution of the Authority or until their succes sors are elected and qualified.

(h) Majority. At all meetings of the Authority, the presence in per son of a majority of the members in office shall be necessary for the transaction of business, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members then in office shall be necessary for any action of the Authority. No vacancy in the membership of the Authority shall impair the right of such majority to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority. If at any meeting there is less than a majority present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting to a fixed time and place, and notice of such time and place shall be given in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(j), hereof, provided, however, that if the time element of said Section 4(j), cannot reasonably be complied with, such notice, if any, of such adjourned meeting shall be given as is reasonably practical.
(i) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Authority may be called by resolution of the Authority or by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman or upon the written request of at least three members of the Authority.

(j) Notice of Meetings. Written notice of all meetings shall be de livered to each political subdivision contracting with the Authority (other than for short term purchases) and to each member of the Authority not less than ten days prior to the date of such meeting in the case of regular meetings and not less than three days in the case of special meetings.

(k) Waiver of Notice. Notice of a meeting of the Authority need not be given to any member who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Attendence of a member at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting and a waiver of any and all objections to the place or time of the meeting or to the manner in which it has been called or convened, except when a member states at the beginning of the meeting any such objection or objections to the transaction of business. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Authority need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meetings.

(1) Other Meetings. In addition to the annual meeting of the Au thority, regular meetings of the Authority may be established by resolu tion of the Authority, and no notice, other than notice of the adoption of such resolution to any member of the Authority who was absent when it was adopted, shall be required for such meeting, except for the notice required by the provisions of Section 4(j), hereof.

(m) Compensation. The members of the Authority shall not be en titled to compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses properly incurred in the performance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government and may retain, employ, and engage all necessary staff and personnel, including professional and technical supervisors, assistants, and experts and other agents and employees, temporary or permanent, as it may require, and any one or more of such persons so engaged may be

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designated as one or more additional Assistant Secretary-Treasurers of the Authority and may be given the duties of keeping the books, records, and minutes of the Authority and of giving all notices required by the provisions hereof, and, in the absence of or in lieu of the Secretary-Trea surer, of performing all other functions of the Secretary-Treasurer. Of ficers designated by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of this Section 4(m), shall serve at the pleasure of the Authority.

(n) Books and Records. The Authority shall keep suitable books and records of all its obligations, contracts, transactions, and undertakings, and of all income and receipts of every nature and all expenditures of every kind.

(o) Removal From Office. The Election Committee shall have the power to remove any member of the Authority for cause after written notice and public hearing.

Section 5. Definitions.
As used in this Act the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(a) "Authority" shall mean the Georgia Municipal Electric Au thority hereby created and any successor or successors thereto. Any change in name or composition of the Authority shall in no may affect the vested rights of any person under the provisions of this Act or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this Act.
(b) "Project," "undertaking," and "facility" or "facilities" may be used interchangeably and shall mean electric generation and transmission lands and works and all property, real and personal, of every kind and nature material or pertinent thereto or necessary therefor which may be used or useful in the development of electric power and energy and in the supplying of such electric power and energy to all those contracting with the Authority therefor and may include a divided or undivided in terest in any electric generation or transmission facility in which the Authority shall participate as an owner in common with others.
(c) "Cost of project" or "cost of construction" shall mean all costs of construction; all costs of real and personal property required for the purposes of such project and facilities related thereto, including land and any rights or undivided interest therein, easements, franchises, water rights, fees, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates and the securing of such permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates and the preparation of applications therefor, all machinery and equipment, including equip ment for use in connection with such construction, and initial fuel supply acquired for such project; financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and during such additional period as the Authority may reasonably determine to be necessary for the placing of such project in operation; costs of engineering, architectural, and legal services; cost of plans and specifications and all expenses necessary or incidental to de termining the feasibility or practicability of the project; administrative expenses and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to the financing herein authorized. All funds paid or advanced for any of

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the purposes aforesaid by political subdivisions contracting with the Authority prior to the issuance of any of the Authority's bonds or notes may be refunded to such political subdivisions out of the proceeds of any bonds or notes so issued. The costs of any project may also include a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, a fuel reserve, and such other reserves as may be reasonably required by the Authority for the operation of its projects and as may be authorized by any bond resolution or trust agreement or in denture pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any such bonds may be authorized. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds or notes issued under the provision of this Act for such project.

(d) "Bonds" or "revenue bonds" as used in this Act shall mean any bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this Act, including refunding bonds.

(e) "Bonds anticipation notes" or "notes" shall mean short term obligations issued after validation of bonds and in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds as validated.

Section 6. Public Property.
It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the creation of the Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this State and that the Authority is an institution of purely public charity performing an essential govern mental function and all property of said Authority is hereby declared and shall in all respects be considered to be public property and title to such property shall be held by the Authority only for the benefit of the public and the use of such property pursuant to the terms of this Act shall be and is hereby declared to be for essential public and govern mental purposes, that is, for the promotion of public general welfare in the matter of providing an adequate, dependable, and economic electric power supply in an effort to better the general condition of society re siding in the State of Georgia, which promotion is hereby declared to be a public beneficence for the good of humanity and for the general improve ment and happiness of society, and all of the property of and income, obligations, and interest on the bonds and notes of the Authority and the transfer thereof shall be and hereby are declared to be nontaxable for any and all purposes by the State or any of its political subdivisions.

Section 7. Powers.
The Authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this Act, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power:

(a) Litigation. To sue and be sued in contract and in tort and to complain and defend in all courts of law and equity;

(b) Seal. To adopt and alter a corporate seal;

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(c) Acquisition of Property. To acquire in its own name by pur chase on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper or by exercise of the power of eminent domain in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws of the State of Georgia ap plicable to the condemnation of property for public use, including the power to proceed as a condemning body under the provisions of the Special Master Act of 1957, Ga. L. 1957, p. 387, as amended, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 36-6A, or by gift, grant, lease, or otherwise, real prop erty or rights and easements therein and franchises and personal property necessary or convenient for its coprorate purposes and to insure the same against any and all risks as such insurance may, from time to time, be available, and use such property and rent or lease the same to or from others or make contracts with respect to the use thereof or to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any such property in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority and the purposes thereof. The powers to acquire, use, and dispose of property herein contained shall include the power to acquire, use, and dispose of any interest in such property, whether divided or undivided, which acquisition may result in the owner ship of such property or any part thereof in common with any other party or parties, public or private. Title to any such property of the Authority, however, shall be held by the Authority exclusively for the benefit of the public. The Authority shall be under no obligation to ac cept and pay for any property condemned under this Act except from the funds provided under the authority of this Act, and, in any proceed ings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdic tion of the action as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned. If the Authority shall deem it exipedient to construct any project on lands which are subject to the control of the State or of any political subdivision or public corporation of the State, the Governor, in the case of the State, or the governing authorities of such political subdivisiosn or such public corporations are hereby au thorized to convey such lands to the Authority for such consideration, not exceeding reasonable value, as may be agreed upon by the Authority, as grantee, and by the Governor or by the governing body of such political subdivision or by such public corporation, as grantor, taking into con sideration the public benefit to be derived from such conveyance;

(d) Officers and Agents. To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and fix their compensation;

(e) Electric Power. To acquire, by purchase or otherwise, in whole or in part, as aforesaid, and to place into operation and operate or cause to be placed into operation and operated, either as owner of all (or of any part in common with others) or as agent, electric generation and trans mission lands, works, facilities, and projects; to provide, by sale or otherwise, an adequate, dependable, and economic electric power supply to political subdivisions of the State of Georgia contracting with the Au thority pursuant to authority of Section 27, hereof, and, through such political subdivisions, to the members of the public in the areas served by them, and, as agent for such political subdivisions, to secure power supply contracts and arrangements with other persons. The Authority shall, also, have the power, which may be exercised either as principal or agent, to manufacture, generate, store, and transmit electric current for light, heat, power, and energy; to manufacture, buy, sell, import, export, lease,

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or otherwise acquire and generally deal in electrical apparatuses of all kinds and machinery and devices and nuclear or fossil fuels for the manu facture, generation, storage, and transmission of electric current for light, heat, powers, and energy; to purchase power at retail or wholesale from any other person; and to purchase or construct part of the capacity of generation or transmission projects sponsored and owned by or in com mon with others, making any such purchase at wholesale or retail within or without the State of Georgia; to contract for the purchase of power and energy from, or the sale of power and energy to, the United States of America and electric utility systems either privately or publicly owned, within or without the State of Georgia; to execute long or short term power purchase or sale contracts on terms which may include agreements with respect to resale rates and the disposition of revenues; to interchange, exchange, and purchase power and energy from any person; to erect, buy, lease, or otherwise acquire, operate, and maintain electric lighting, heating, and power projects; to transmit power both for itself and on behalf of others; to erect, buy, sell, lease, or otherwise acquire, maintain, and operate or cause to be maintained and operated plants, underground subways, conduits, poles, and wires above, upon, and under the streets, alleys, lands, and territories of political subdivisions, public or private corporations, or individuals, and to continue to sell electric power to poli tical subdivisions of the State of Georgia which are authorized to con tract with the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 27, hereof, and to other persons and entities and, as agent for any or all of the same, to make power and energy otherwise available to them through arrangements with other persons, all in the exercise of the powers of the Authority and to effectuate the purposes of this Act;

(f) Contracts. To contract with the State of Georgia and its agencies, instrumentalities, departments, and with those political subdivisions of the State which are authorized to contract with the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 27, hereof, and with private persons and corporations including contracts for construction of projects which con tracts for construction may be made either as sole owner of the project or as owner in common with other public or private persons, of any divided or undivided interest therein;

(g) Agreement Relating to Construction, Operation, and Mainte nance. To exercise any one or more of the powers, rights, and privileges conferred hereby either alone or jointly or in common with one or more other parties or utilities, public or private. In any such exercise of such powers, rights, and privileges jointly or in common with others with respect to the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric genera tion or transmission facilities, the Authority may own an undivided inter est in such facilities with any other party or parties, public or private. The Authority may enter into an agreement or agreements with respect to any such electric generation or transmissioni facility with the other party or parties participating therein, and any such agreement may contain such terms, conditions and provisions consistent with the pro visions of this Act as the parties thereto shall deem to be in their best interests. Any such agreement may include, but need not be limited to, provisions for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such electric generation or transmission facility by any one or more of the parties to such agreement which party or parties shall be designated in or pursuant to such agreement as agent or agents on behalf of itself

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and one or more of the other parties thereto or by such other means as may be determined by the parties thereto, and may include provisions for a method of methods of determining and allocating, among or between the parties, costs of construction, operation, maintenance, renewals, replacements, improvements1 and disposals with respect to such facility. In carrying out its functions and activities as such agent with respect to construction, operation and maintenance of such a facility, such agent shall be .governed by the laws and regulations ap plicable to such agent as separate legal entity and not by any laws or regulations which may be applicable to any of the other participating parties. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law to the contrary, pursuant to the terms of any such agreement the Authority may delegate its powers and duties with respect to the construction, operation, and maintenance of such facility to the party acting as agent; and all actions taken by such agent in accordance with the provisions of such agreement may be made binding upon the Authority without further action or approval by the Authority;

(h) Gifts, Grants, and Disposal of Property. To accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, appropriations, and donations of money, ma terials, and property of any kind, including loans and grants from the United States of America or the State of Georgia or any agency, de partment, authority, or instrumentality of either upon such terms and
conditions as the United States of America, the State of Georgia, or such agency, department, authority, or instrumentality shall impose, and to administer trusts, and to sell, lease, transfer, convey, appro priate, and pledge, any and all of its property and assets;

(i) Investment. To invest any accumulation; of its funds and any sinking fund or reserves in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or its political subdivisions may be invested and to purchase its own bonds and notes;

(j) General. To do any and all things necessary or proper for the accomplishment of the objectives of this Act and any amendments hereto and to exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the Constitu tion and laws of thisi State, including employment of professional and administrative staff and personnel and retaining of legal, engineering, and other professional services, the purchasing of all kinds of insurance including, without limitation, insurance against tort liability and against risks of damage to property, including the power to borrow money for. any of the corporate purposes of the Authority, provided, however, that obligations of the Authority other than revenue bonds, for which provision is herein made, shall be payable from the general fund of the Authority and shall not be a charge against any special fund allocated to the payment of revenue bonds, and including the power to indemnify and hold harmless any parties contracting with the Authority or its agents from damage to persons or property and the power to act as self-insurer with respect to any loss or liability;

(k) Revenue Bonds. To issue its revenue bonds as hereinafter provided in evidence of its indebtedness incurred with respect to the powers above described payable from the revenues, receipts, and earn-

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ings of the projects of the Authority and other available funds thereof, to execute trust agreements or indentures; to sell, convey, pledge, and assign any and all of its funds, assets, property, and income as security for the payment of such revenue bonds and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the owners thereof.

Section 8. Issuance of Revenue Bonds.
(a) Security for Bonds. When the Authority shall desire to issue revenue bonds as permitted by this Act, the Authority shall, prior to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, enter into one or more contracts with no less than five political sub divisions which are authorized to contract with the Authority in ac cordance with the provisions of Section 27, of this Act. All such contract or contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, hereof.

(b) Procedure for Authorization of Bonds. The acquisition, con struction, reconstruction, improvement, equipment, alteration, repair, or extension of any project, and the issuance, in anticipation of the collec tion of the revenues from such project, or bonds to provide funds to pay the cost thereof, may be authorized under this Act by resolution or resolutions of the Authority. Unless; otherwise provided therein, such resolution or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted, The Authority in determining such cost may include all costs and estimated costs of the issuance of said bonds; all engineering, inspection, fiscal, and legal expenses, and interest which it is estimated will accrue during the construction period and during such additional period as the Authority may reasonably determine to be necessary for the placing of such project in operation on money borrowed or which it is estimated will be borrowed pursuant to this Act, and all costs included in the definition of "cost of project" is herein defined. Such bonds may also be issued to pay off, refund, or refinance any outstanding bonds or other obligation of any nature owed by the Authority, whether or not such bonds or other obligations shall then be subject to redemption, and the Authority may provide for such arrangements as it may determine for the payment and security of the bonds being issued or for the payment and security of the bonds or other obligations to be paid off, refunded, or refinanced.

(c) Bond Provisions. Revenue bonds may be issued under this Act in one or more series; may bear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times, not exceeding 50 years from their respective dates; may bear interest at such rate or rates, payable at such time or times; may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places; may be in such denomination or denominations; may be in such form either coupon or fully registered without coupons; may be issued in any specific amounts; may carry such registration, conversion, and exchangeability privileges; may be declared or become due before the maturity date thereof; may provide such call or redemption privileges; may have such rank or priority, and may contain such other terms, covenants, assignments, and conditions as the bond resolution authoriz ing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide. The Authority may sell such bonds in such manner, at

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such price or prices, and: upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Authority.

(d) Execution of Bonds. The bonds shall be signed by the Chairman of the Authority and the corporate seal of the Authority shall be there unto impressed, imprinted, or otherwise reproduced and attested by the signature of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority. The signa tures of the officers of the Authority and the seal of the Authority upon any bond, note, or other debt security issued by the Authority may be by facsimile if the instrument is authenticated or countersigned by a trustee other than the Authority itself or an officer or employee of the Authority. All bonds or notes issued under authority of this Act bearing signatures or facsimiles of the signatures of officers of the Authority in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and! binding notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof, and pay ment therefor, such'officers whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to be officers of the Authority. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds', interim receipts, in such form and with such provisions as the Authority may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds to be issued under this Act.

(e) Covenants in Resolutions. Any bond resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds and any indenture or trust agreement entered into under this Act to finance in whole or in1 part the acquisition, construc tion, reconstruction, improvement, equipment, alternation, repair, or extension of any project may contain covenants, as to:

(1) The rates, fees, tolls, or charges to be charged for the services, facilities, and commodities of said project;

(2) The use and disposition of the revenue to be derived from said project;

(3) The creation and maintenance of reserves or sinking funds and the regulation, use and disposition thereof, including debt service re serve, renewal and replacement or other capital improvement reserve, including reserves for the provision of fuel, and such other reserves as may be reasonably required by the Authority for the operation of its projects and as may be authorized by the bond resolution or trust agree ment or indenture pursuant to which the issuance of such bonds may be authorized.

(4) The purpose or purposes to which the proceeds of the sale of said bonds may be applied, and the use and disposition of such proceeds;

(5) Events of default and the rights and liabilities arising there upon, the terms and conditions upon which bonds issued under this Act shall become or may be declared due before maturity, and the terms and conditions upon which such declaration and its consequences may be waived;

(6) The issuance of other additional bonds or instruments payable from or a charge against the revenue of such project;

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(7) The insurance to be carried thereon, and the use and disposition of insurance proceeds;

(8) Books of account and the inspection and audit thereof; .

(9) Limitations or restrictions as to the leasing or otherwise dis posing of the project while any of the bonds or interest thereon remain outstanding and unpaid; and

(10) The operation and maintenance of the project and of the Authority.

(f) Act Constitutes a Contract. The provisions of this Act and of any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement shall be a con tract with every holder of said bonds; and the duties of the Authority under this Act and under any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement shall be enforceable by any bond holder by mandamus or other appropriate suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity.

(g) Notice to district attorney. The Authority shall give notice to the district attorney of the Atlanta judicial circuit of its intention to is/sue its revenue bonds, setting forth service of such notice, the principal amount of bonds to be issued1, the purpose for which the same are issued, whether the bonds are to be issued in separate series or installments from time to time, the interest rate or rates which such bonds are to bear, the amount of principal to be paid in each year during the life of the bonds or the method or formula by which such amounts shall be determined, the date by which all bonds are to be paid in full, and the security to be pledged to the payment of said bonds; provided, however, that said notice, in the discretion of the Authority, in lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which said bonds are to bear, may state that the bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate not exceeding a maximum per annum rate of interest specified in; the notice or that in the event the bonds or any series or installment thereof are to bear different rates of interest for different maturity dates that none of such rates will exceed the maximum rate specified in the notice, provided, further, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the right of the Authority to sell bonds at a discount, even if in so doing the effective interest cost resulting therefrom would exceed the maximum per annum interest rate specified in the notice to the district attorney. Such notice, signed by the chairman, vice chairman, or secretary-treasurer, shall be served upon the district attorney of the Atlanta judicial circuit.

(h) District Attorney to File Suit. Within: 20 days from the date of service of the required1 notice, the district attorney shall prepare and file in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County a complaint directed to the Fulton Superior Court in the name of the State, and against the Authority, setting forth service of such notice, the amount of the bonds to be issued, for what purpose to be issued, whether the bonds are to be issued in separate series or installments from time to time, what interest rate or rates they are to bear, or the maximum rate or rates of interest, how much principal and interest is

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to be paid annually or the method or formula by which the amount of such payments shall be determined, and the date by which all bonds are to be paid in full; and shall obtain from the judge of the said court an order requiring the Authority by its proper officers to appear at such time and place either in term or chambers within 20 days from the filing of the complaint, as the judge may direct, and show cause, if any exist, why the bonds should not be confirmed and validated. Such complaint and! order shall be served upon the Authority in the manner provided by law, and to such complaint the Authority shall make sworn answer at or before the date set in said order for said hearing.

(i) Notice of hearing. Prior to the hearing of said cause, the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall publish in a newspaper once during each of the two successive weeks immediately preceding the week in which the hearing is to be held, a notice to the public that on the day specified in order providing for the hearing of said cause the same will be heard. Such newspaper shall be the official organ of Fulton County in which the sheriff's advertisements appear.

(j) Trial of case, parties, judgment, appeal. Within the time pres cribed in the order, or such further time as he may fix, the judge of said Superior Court shall proceed to hear and determine all questions of law and of fact in said cause, including the question of whether the contractual obligations have been properly incurred which contractual obligations are made a condition precedent to the issuance of such bonds by the provisions of Section 8(a), of this Act, and shall render judg ment thereon. Any citizen of this State may become a party to said proceedings at or before the time set for the hearing, and any party thereto dissatisfied with the judgment of the court confirming and validating the issuance of said bonds, or refusing to confirm and vali date the issuance of said bonds, and the security therefor may appeal from said judgment under the procedure provided by law as codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 6-8. No appeal may be taken by any person who was not a party at the time the judgment appealed from was rendered.

(k) Judgment conclusive. In the event no appeal is filed within 30 days of the date of the judgment of validation, or, if filed, the judg ment shall be affirmed on appeal, the judgment of the Superior Court, so confirming and validating the issuance of said bonds and the security therefor, shall be forever conclusive upon the validity of said bonds and the security therefor.

(1) Validation Certificate. Bonds, when issued under the provisions of this Act, shall bear a certificate of validation signed with the facsimile or manually executed signature of the clerk of the Fulton County Superior Court stating the date on which said bonds were validated as herein provided 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.

(m) Costs. The Authority shall reimburse the district attorney for his actual costs of said case, if any. The fees payable to the clerk of

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the Fulton County Superior Court for validation and confirmation

shall be as follows:



For every $5,000 in principal amount of bonds or portion thereof:

First $500,000 $501,000 - $2,500,000 All over $2,500,000

$1.00 .25 .10

(n) Civil claims and suits. Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the provisions of this Act shall govern all civil claims, suits, proceedings, and actions respecting debt of the Au thority evidenced by such bonds.

Section 9. Validation of Contracts.
When payments required by the provisions of Section 8(a), of this Act, to be made by any political subdivisions authorized by the pro visions of Section 27, of this Act, to contract with the Authority, are pledged as security for the payment of bonds sought to be validated, the petition for validation shall make party defendant the said Au thority and shall also make parties defendant to such action every political subdivision which has contracted with said Authority for the use of the facilities, commodities, and services of the project for which bonds shall be sought to be validated and issued. Also, every other party, public or private, contracting with the Authority in any manner with relation to the operation of such project, and particularly with relation to any common ownership of such project or to the supplying of electric energy to the Authority or the taking or purchase of electric energy from the project, shall be made parties defendant, and all such parties defendant shall be served and shall be required to show cause, if any exists, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof determined and the matters and conditions imposed on the parties to such contract or contracts and all such undertakings there of adjudicated to be valid and binding on the parties thereto. Notice of such proceedings shall be included in the notice of validation hearing heretofore required to be issued and published by the clerk of the Fulton Superior Court and, in addition to such notice heretofore required to be published in Fulton County, such notice shall also be published in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published once a week during each of the two successive weeks immediately preceding the week of the hearing in each county in which any portion of any of said defendant political subdivisions shall lie. Any citizen resident of this State may intervene in the validation proceedings which shall be con ducted in the Fulton Superior Court, as aforesaid, at or before the time set for the validation hearing and1 assert any ground or objection to the validity and binding effect of such contract on his own behalf and on behalf of any political subdivision and of all citizens, residents, and property owners of the State. No appeal may be taken by any person
who was not a party at the time the judgment appealed from was
rendered. An adjudication as to the validity of any such contract, un-
excepted to within 30 days of the date of the judgment of validation,
or if an appeal is filed, which shall be confirmed on appeal, shall be
forever conclusive and binding upon such political subdivisions and
the resident citizens and property owners of this State.

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Section 10. Failure of District Attorney to File Proceedings.
In all cases where the Authority shall have adopted a resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds, and where notice has been; duly served upon the district attorney for the purpose of securing a judicial valida tion of such bonds and the security therefor, and where, in such case, there has been a failure on the part of such district attorney or other officer to proceed! within the time prescribed by this Act, it shall be competent for the Authority to represent such facts in writing to the court, and to represent further that such failure has been without fault on the part of the Authority. In such case it shall be the duty of the court, and it shall have power and authority to inquire into the facts and, upon being satisfied that such failure has not arisen from any fault or neglect on the part of the Authority, to pass an order directing such district attorney to proceed within 10 days to file a complaint as authorized by this Act, and thereafter the proceedings shall be held in the same manner as would have been followed had such petition been duly and promptly filed in the first instance.

Section 11. Further Provisions of Bonds.
(a) Destroyed Bonds. If any bond becomes multilated or is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the Authority may execute and deliver a new bond of like date of issue, maturity date, principal amount, and interest rate per annum as the bond so mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed which new bond shall have attached thereto coupons corresponding in all respects to those, if any, on the bond mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, provided that (1) in the case of any such mutilated bond, such bond together with all unmatured coupons appertaining thereto is first sur rendered to said Authority, (2) in the case of any such lost, stolen, or destroyed, bond there is first furnished evidence of such loss, theft, or destruction satisfactory to said Authority together with indemnity satisfactory to said Authority, (3) all other reasonal requirements of the Authority are complied with, and (4) expenses in connection with such transaction are paid. In the event any coupon is mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, said Authority may issue a duplicate coupon upon the same terms and conditions as those provided for the replacement of mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed bonds. Any bond or coupon sur rendered for exchange shall be cancelled. The Authority shall be autho rized to print the new bond with the validation certificate bearing the facsimile signature of the clerk of the Superior Court then in office and such certificate shall have the same force and effect as in the first instance. All responsibility with respect to the issuance of any such new bonds shall be on the Authority and not on said clerk, and said clerk shall have no liability in the event an over-issuance occurs.
(b) Interest. Interest shall cease to accrue on any bond on the date that such bond becomes due for payment if said payment is made or duly provided for, but liability for such bond and for the accrued interest thereon shall continue until such bond is 20 years overdue for payment. At that time, unless demand for payment has been made, such obligation shall be extinguished and shall be deemed no longer outstand ing.
(c) Cancellation. Unless otherwise directed1 by the Authority, every

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evidence of indebtedness and interest coupon paid or otherwise retired shall forthwith be marked "cancelled" and shall be delivered by the paying agent making payment thereof to the Authority where the same shall be destroyed and a certificate of destruction shall be filed in the records of the Authority.

(d) Records. The fiscal officer of the Authority or his agent shall maintain 'records containing a full and correct description of each evidence of indebtedness issued, identifying it and showing its date, issue, amount, interest rate, payment dates, payments made, registra tion, cancellation, destruction, and every other relevant transaction.

(e) Paying Agent. The Authority may appoint one or more paying agents for each issue or series or installment of bonds. Every such pay ing agent shall be an incorporated bank or trust company authorized by the laws of the United States or of the state in which it is located to do a banking or trust business. The Authority may make such pro visions respecting paying agents as it deems necessary or useful and may enter into a contract with any paying agents containing such terms, including its compensation, and conditions in regard to the pay ing agents as it deems necessary or useful.

(f) Audits. The Authority together with all funds established in connection with its debt shall be audited no less frequently than an nually by an indepndent certified public accountant to be selected by the Authority. Copies of such audit shall be available upon request to interested parties including, specifically but without limitation, the holders of the Authority's bonds and all parties contracting with the Authority.

Section 12. Rates and Charges.
The Authority shall not operate or construct any project for profit except insofar as any such profit will inure to the benefit of the public. It shall fix rates, fees, and charges consistent with this declaration of policy such as will produce revenues only in amounts sufficient, together will all other funds of the Authority, to pay principal and interest on bonds and obligations of the Authority, to provide for maintenance and operation of the Authority and of its project or projects, and to main tain such reserves as shall have been created in amounts sufficient in the judgment of the Authority for the security of the bonds and for the improvement, replacement, or expansion of the facilities or services of the Authority or to provide fuel for its generating projects.

Section 13. Immunity from Liability.
(a) Authority Members. Neither the members of the Authority nor any person executing bonds or notes on behalf of the Authority shall be personally liable thereon by reason of the issuance thereof.

(b) Credit Not Pledged. Neither the revenue bonds nor notes issued under provisions of this Act nor the instruments evidencing the obligations which constitute the security therefor shall constitute a debt or a loan or pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or of

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any political subdivision thereof, but such bonds and notes shall be pay able from the revenues of the Authority as provided in the resolutions or trust agreements or indentures authorizing or securing the issuance and1 payment of such bonds or notes. The issuance of such bonds or notes shall not obligate the State or any political subdivision thereof to levy or pledge any form of taxation whatever for the payment thereof. No owner of any such bond or notes or receiver or trustee in connection therewith shall have the right to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the State or of any political subdivision thereof nor shall any such bond or note constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any such property.

(c) Recital. All such bonds and notes shall contain on their face a recital setting forth the complete immunity of the State and any such political subdivisions from liability thereon which recital shall contain substantially the foregoing provisions of this section.

Section 14. Right to Receivership Upon Default.
(a) Receiver. In the event that the Authority shall default in the payment of the principal or interest on any of the revenue bonds after the same shall become due, whether at maturity or upon call for redemp tion, and such default shall continue for a period of 30 days, or in the event that the Authority or the officers, agents, or employees thereof shall fail or refuse to comply with the essential provisions of this Act or shall default in any material respect in any agreement made with the holders of the revenue bonds, any holders of revenue bonds, or trustee therefor, shall have the right to apply in an appropriate judi cial proceeding to the Fulton Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver of the undertaking, whether or not all revenue bonds have been declared due and payable and whether or not such holder, or trustee therefor, is seeking or has sought to enforce any other right or exercise any remedy in connection with such revenue bonds. Upon such application the Superior Court, if it deems such action necessary for the protection of the bondholders, may appoint and, if the application is made by the holders of 25 percent in principal amount of such revenue bonds then outstanding or any trustee for holders of such revenue bonds in such principal amount, shall appoint a receiver for the undertaking.

(b) Duties of Receiver. The receiver so appointed shall forthwith, directly or by his agents and attorneys, enter into and upon and take possession of the project or of such portion thereof or interest therein as is owned by the Authority and, if the court so directs, may exclude the Authority, its officers, agents, and employees and all persons claim ing under them wholly therefrom and shall have, hold, use, operate, manage, and control the same and each and every part thereof, and, in the name of the Authority or otherwise, as the receiver may deem best, shall exercise all the rights and powers of the Authority with respect to the undertaking as the Authority itself might do. Such receiver shall maintain, restore, insure, and keep insured the project or such portion or interest therein as is owned by the Authority and from time to time shall make all such necessary or proper repairs as to such receiver may seem expedient and shall establish and maintain rates and collect such fees, tolls, and other charges in connection with the project

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as such receiver may deem necessary or proper and reasonable and shall collect and receive all revenues and shall deposit the same in a separate account and apply such revenues so collected and received in such manner as the court shall direct; Provided, however, that the fore going duties of the receiver so appointed shall be performed in a manner consistent with any and all existing contractual arrangements to which the Authority may be a party, and the powers of the receiver shall be no greater than the powers of the Authority.

(c) Termination of receivership. Whenever all that is due upon the revenue bonds, and interest thereon, and upon any other notes, bonds, or other obligations, and interest thereon, having a charge, lien, or encumbr'ance on the revenues of the project under any of the terms of any covenants or agreements with holders of revenue bonds shall have been cured and made good and it shall appear to the court that no default is imminent, the court shall direct the receiver to surrender possession of the project to the Authority, and the same right of the holders of the revenue bonds to secure the appointment of a receiver shall exist upon any subsequent default as hereinabove provided.

(d) Court's jurisdiction. Such receiver shall in the performance of the powers hereinabove conferred upon him, act under the direction and supervision of the court making such appointment and shall at all times be subject to the orders and decrees of such court and may be removed thereby. Nothing herein contained shall limit or restrict the jurisdiction of such court to enter such other and further orders and decrees as such court may deem necessary or appropriate for the exercise by the receiver of any functions specifically set forth herein.

Section 15. Negotiability.
Every evidence of indebtedness issued under the provisions of this Act shall have all the rights and incidences of negotiable instruments, subject to provisions for registration, anything in law to the contrary notwithstanding.

Section 16. Legal Investments.
The bonds herein authorized are hereby made securities in which all public officers and bodies of this State and all political subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance busine&s, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the State may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also hereby made securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this State and all political subdivisions for any purpose for which deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this State is now or may hereafter be authorized.

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Section 17. Contracts For Use Of Projects.
Said Authority may contract with any political subdivision of this State which is authorized by the provisions of Section 27, of this1 Act, to make such contracts for the payment of such rates, tolls, fees, and charges, as may be prescribed by the Authority for the use by such subdivisions or the residents thereof of the services, and facilities of the project or projects and facilities of the Authority, and any such political subdivision shall have and hereby is given the right and power by resolution of its governing body, to make such contract, and the amounts contracted to be paid by such political subdivision to the Authority under such contract or contracts entered into pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall constitute general obligations of such political subdivision for the payment of which the full faith and credit of such political subdivision may be pledged to provide the funds re quired to fulfill all obligations arising under any such contract. Any such political subdivision which shall have entered into such a contract pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall annually in each and every fiscal year during the term of such contract include in a general revenue or appropriation measure, whether or not any other items are included, sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year by such contract until all payments required under such contract have been paid in full. In the event for any reason any such provision or appropriation is not made, then the fiscal officers of such political subdivision are hereby authorized and directed to set up as an appropriation on their accounts in each fiscal year the amounts re quired to pay the obligations called for under any such contract. The amount of the appropriation in each fiscal year to meet the obligations of such contract as authorized and required hereby shall be due and payable and shall be expended for the purpose of paying and meeting the obligations provided under the terms and conditions of such con tract, and such appropriation shall have the same legal status as if the contracting political subdivision had included the amount of the ap propriation in its general revenue or appropriation measure. Such fiscal officers shall make payment to the Authority if for any reason such appropriation is not otherwise made, and any such political subdivision may obligate itself and its successors to use only such project and none other.

Section 18. Revenue.
(a) Rates. For the purpose of earning sufficient revenue to make possible the financing of the construction of the project or projects of the Authority with revenue bonds, the Authority is authorized and empowered to fix and revise rates and collect fees, tolls, and charges on each project which it shall cause to be acquired or constructed. Such rates, fees, tolls, and charges to be paid for the use of the facilities or services of such project or projects shall be so fixed and adjusted from time to time as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenue, if any, of such project or projects or of said Authority:

(1) To pay the costs of operating, maintaining, and repairing the project or projects, including reserves for insurance and extraordinary repairs, reserves for fuel and other reserves required by the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to such bonds and the is-

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suance thereof unless such costs shall be otherwise provided for; the cost of operating and conducting the business of the Authority, includ ing salaries, fees for professional services, including legal, engineering, and others, and all expenses properly relating to the conduct of the affairs of the Authority; the cost of power, whether generated by the Authority or acquired from others, and all other costs associated with the operation of the Authority and its projects and facilities;

(2) To pay the principal of and interest on such revenue bonds, as the same shall become due, including call premium, if any, the proceeds of which shall have been or will be used to pay the cost of such project or projects, which costs shall include all elements of cost authorized by the provisions of this Act, including acquisition of prop erty, real and personal, and any interest in property, clearing and preparing land for the purposes hereof, architectural, engineering, financial, and legal services, construction of projects authorized hereby, administrative expenses, funds for initiating the operation of the project, and interest prior to and during construction and during such period of time thereafter as may be reasonably determined by the Authority necessary to put the project into operation;

(3) To comply with any sinking fund requirements contained in the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to the issuance of and security for such bonds;

(4) To perform fully all provisions of such resolution and trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of or security for such bonds to the payment of which such rental is pledged;

(5) To accumulate any excess income which may be required by the purchasers of such bonds or may be dictated by the requirements of such resolution or trust agreement or indenture or of achieving ready marketability of and low interest rates on such bonds, and

(6) To pay any expenses in connection with such bond issue or such project or projects including but not limited to trustees and fiscal fees.
(b) Payment of charges. Such rates, fees, tolls, and charges shall be payable at such intervals as may be agreed upon and set forth in the contract providing therefor and any such contract may provide for the commencement of payments not necessarily based directly on rates, to the Authority prior to the completion of the undertaking by the Authority of any such project, and it may provide for the making of payments during such times as such project or projects may be partially or wholly not in use and whether or not the project has been completed, is then operable, or is operating, and may provide that such payments shall not be subject to any reduction whether by offset or otherwise and shall not be conditioned upon the performances or nonperformance by any party of any agreement.

(c) Indemnity. Such contract may obligate the political subdivision to indemnify and save harmless the Authority from any and all damage

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to persons and property occurring on or by reason of the project and to undertake, at the expense of the political subdivision or corporation, the defense of any action brought against the Authority by reason of injury or damages to persons or property occurring on or by reason of the project.

(d) Enforcement of performance. In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of the political subdivision to perform punctually any covenant or obligation contained in any such contract, the Au thority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process, in cluding specific performance.

(e) Assignment to trustee. The Authority shall be permitted to assign any payments due or to become due to the Authority, pursuant to any such contract, to a trustee or paying agent as may be required by the terms of the resolution or trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of and security for such bonds.

(f) Use of revenue. The use and disposition of the Authority's revenue shall be subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or of the trust agreement or indenture, if any, securing the same.

Section 19. Pledge of Revenues.
All or any part of the gross or net revenues and earnings derived from any particular project or projects and any and all revenues and earnings received by the Authority, regardless of whether or not such revenues and earnings were produced by a particular project for which bonds; have been issued, may be pledged by the Authority to the pay ment of the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as may be provided! in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in any trust instrument pertaining to such bonds, and such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, may include fund's received from one or more or all sources and may be set aside at regular intervals into sinking funds for which provision may be made in any such resolution or trust instrument, which sinking funds may be pledged to and charged with the payment of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall become due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall mature, (3) the necessary charges of any trustee or paying agent or registrar for such bonds, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired upon call or purchase, and the use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to regulations for which provision may be made in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument or indenture securing the payment of the same.

Section 20. Trust Agreement.
In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the Authority with a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State of Georgia. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenue, receipts, and earnings to be received by the Authority and any

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proceeds which may be derived from the disposition of any real or per sonal property of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried there on. The resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds and such trust agreement or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bond owners, including the right of appointment of a receiver upon default in the payment of any principal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rates, fees, tolls, charges, or revenues for the use of the services or facilities of the project neces sary to pay all costs of operation and all reserves provided for, the principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the Authority. Such resolution and trust agreement or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property for and construction of the project and to the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the Authority, including any proceeds derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon, and covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of the project and may contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional bonds may be issued. Such resolution and trust agreement or indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bond owners and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of any bond owner as is customary in securing bonds and debentures of corporations and may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bond owners. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such trust.

Section 21. Proceeds of Bonds.
Proceeds of the bonds issued under authority of this Act shall be used solely for the payment of the costs of the project or combined projects, and shall be disbursed upon requisition or order of such person and under such restrictions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or the trust agreement or indenture may provide. If the proceeds of such bonds, including all series or installments of such issue, by error of calculation or otherwise, shall be less than the cost of the project or combined projects, unless othrwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust agree ment or indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued, subject to the requirements of Section 8 (a), hereof, to provide the amount of such deficit, which unless otherwise provided in the resolu tion authorizing the issuance of the bonds, or in the trust agreement or indenture, shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled
to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the
bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds
of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for
which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into the fund
provided for the payment of principal and interest of such bonds. In
the discretion of the Authority, revenue bonds of a single issue or
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paying the cost of any one or more projects, including a combination of projects.
Section 22. Bond1 Anticipation Notes.
The Authority shall have the power and is hereby authorized, whenever revenue bonds of the Authority shall have been validated as aforesaid, to issue, from time to time, its negotiable notes in anticipa tion of the issuance of such bonds as validated and to renew from time to time any such notes by the issuance of new notes, whether the notes to be renewed have or have not matured. The Authority may issue notes only to provide funds which would otherwise be provided by the is suance of the bonds as validated. The notes may be authorized, sold, executed, and delivered in the same manner as bonds. Any resolution or resolutions authorizing notes of the Authority or any issue thereof may contain any provisions which the Authority is authorized to in clude in any resolution or resolutions authorizing bonds of the Author ity or any issue thereof, and the Authority may include in any notes any terms, covenants, or conditions which it is authorized to include in any bonds. All notes shall be general obligations of the Authority payable out of any of its funds or revenues, subject only to any contractual rights of the holders of any of its notes or other obligations then out standing, provided, however, that there may be specially pledged to the payment of such notes the proceeds to be derived from the issuance of the validated bonds in anticipation of the issuance of which notes shall have been issued. Validation of such bonds shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of such notes, but it shall not be required that such notes be judicially validated. Bond anticipation notes shall not be is sued in an amount exceeding1 the par value of the bonds in anticipation of which they are to be issued.
Section 23. Trust Funds.
All funds received pursuant to authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as revenues, fees, tolls, charges, or other earnings or as gifts, grants, or other contributions, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as pro vided in this Act, and the bond owners entitled to receive the benefits of such funds shall have a lien on all such funds until applied as pro vided in any such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture of the Authority.
Section 24. Venue of Actions, Jurisdiction.
Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act brought in the courts of the State of Georgia, shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and any ac tion pertaining to validation of the bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and of the contracts constituting the security for bonds shall be brought in said court which shall have exclusive original juris diction of such action, provided, however, that any action on any contractual obligation brought against the Authority by any political subdivision contracting with the Authority may be brought in the county containing all or the largest part of the area of the political subdivision involved or in Fulton County at the option of the party bringing the action.

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Section 25. Open Meetings.
Meetings of the Authority shall be subject to the provisions of Ga. L. 1972, p. 577, codified in Ga. 'Code Ann., Ch. 40-33, and to the provisions of Ga. L. 1959, p. 88, codified1 in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 40-27.

Section 26. Public Service Commission Law Not Applicable.
The rates, services, and practices relating to the generation, trans mission, and sale by the Authority of power to be generated from the projects authorized by this Act shall not be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Public Service Commission law nor to regulation by nor jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Section 27. Political Subdivisions.
Political subdivisions with which the Authority shall be authorized to contract, pursuant to the provisions of this Act to provide an electric power supply, shall be those political subdivisions of the State of Georgia which, on the date on which this Act becomes law, own and operate an electric distribution system, provided, however, that the Au thority shall also be authorized to make such contracts with political subdivisions located within the area which, on the effective date of this Act, is supplied by Savannah Electric and Power Company.

Section 28. Construction.
This Act, being for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

Section 29. Powers Declared Supplementary.
The provisions of this Act shall be regarded as supplementary and additional to and cumulative of powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as being in derogation of any powers now existing.

Section 30. Irrevocable Contract.
While any of the bonds or notes issued by the Authority shall re main outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the Authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished, impaired, or affected in any manner which will affect adversely the interest and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes, and no other authority, instrumentality, or body will be created or empowered to compete with the Authority so as to affect adversely the interests and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes nor will the State, itself, so compete with the Authority. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the State, the Authority, and every owner of the Authority's bonds and notes and, upon and after the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of this Act, shall constitute an irrevocable contract by the State with the owners of such bonds and notes.

Section 31. Severability, Inconsistent Laws Superseded.
The provisions of this Act are severable, and if any of its pro visions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent juris-

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diction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, and notwithstanding any other evidence of legislative intent, it is hereby declared to be the controlling legislative intent that if any provisions of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. Whenever any provision of law shall be found to be in conflict with the provisions of this Act or inconsistent with the purposes hereof, such conflicting law shall be deemed to be superseded, modified, or re pealed by the provisions of this Act as the case may require.

Section 32. Effective Date.
This Act shall be effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval, without regard to the provisions of Ga. L. 1968, p. 1364, as amended, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Sec. 102-111.

Section 33. Repeal.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Burruss of the 21st moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 31.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 31 was disagreed to.

Representative Connell of the 87th moved that the House reconsider its ac tion in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 259. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue; and for other pur poses.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh

Beck Berry Bowman Bray Buck Burruss

Calhoun Games Carr Carter Chance Childers

Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Connell Cooper
Cox Crawford Culpepper Dent Dixon Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes

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Hudson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R.
Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan
Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Snow Thompson Tolbert Tucker Waddle Walker Wall West White Whitmire Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Felton Kilgore

King

Parkman

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Beckham Blackshear Bolster Brown Burton Carlisle Carrell Castleberry Childs Coleman Collins Colwell Daugherty Davis Dean

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Gammage Greer Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Karrh

Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Noble Parrish Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray

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Taggart Thomason Toles Townsend Triplett Twiggs Vaughn

Ware Watson Wheeler Williams Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 101, nays 4.

The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 259.
The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 41. By Representative Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act", so as to prohibit selling or offering to sell within this State any personal flotation device unless such device is U. S. Coast Guard approved; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act", approved April 19, 1973' (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1445), so as to prohibit selling or offering to sell within this State any personal flotation device which is not U. S. Coast Guard approved unless such device is legibly marked that it is not U. S. Coast Guard approved; to provide for a penalty; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act", ap proved April 19, 1973' (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1445), is hereby amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Section 8 to be designated sub section (j) and to read as follows:
"(j) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for

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sale within this State any personal flotation device which is not U. S. Coast Guard approved unless such device is clearly marked as follows: 'Notice: This personal flotation device is not U. S. Coast Guard approved.' As used herein, the words, 'personal flota tion device' shall not include flotation devices such as plactic toys, rafts and other devices used for recreational purposes in or around swimming pools, lakes or beaches when such devices are easily recognizable as not being designed or intended for use as lifesaving devices. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1976.

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

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, by substitute, the ayes were 101, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 44. By Representative Oxford of the 116th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to provide for refunds of taxes and license fees which have been erroneous ly or illegally assessed and collected by counties and municipalities or overpaid by taxpayers, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to provide for refunds of taxes and license fees which have been erroneously or illegally assessed and collected by counties and municipalities or overpaid by taxpayers, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily; to provide for the practices and procedures in connec tion with the refund of such taxes and license fees; to provide for the filing of claims; to provide for limitations on the filing of claims or suits for refunds; to provide for the practices and procedures in con nection with the foregoing; to provide for venue; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

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Section 1. Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, is hereby amended by adding, following Code Chapter 92-39, a new Code Chapter, to be designated Code Chapter 92-39A, to read as follows:

"CHAPTER 92-39A REFUNDS BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

92-3901A. Refunds.--Each county and municipal corporation of this State is hereby authorized to refund to taxpayers any and all taxes and license fees which may be determined to have been erroneously or illegally assessed and collected from such taxpayers under the laws of Georgia or under the resolutions or ordinances of any county or municipality or overpaid by such taxpayers, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily.

92-3902A. Same; practice and procedure.--In any case in which it shall be determined that an erroneous or illegal collection of any tax or license fee has been made by a county or municipal corporation or in any case in which it shall be determined that a taxpayer has overpaid any tax or license fee, whether such tax or license fee was paid voluntarily or involuntarily, the taxpayer from whom such tax or license fee was collected may file a claim for a refund with the governing authority of the county or munici pal corporation, at any time within one year after the date of the payment of such tax or license fee to the county or municipal cor poration. Such claim shall be in writing and shall be in such form and contain such information as the governing authority of the county or municipal corporation may require. Such claim shall in clude a summary statement of the grounds upon which the taxpayer relies. In the event the taxpayer desires a conference or hearing before the governing authority in connection with any claim for a refund, he shall so specify in writing in the claim. If the claim conforms with the requirements of this Section, the governing au thority shall grant a conference at a time specified by the gov erning authority. The governing authority shall consider informa tion contained in the taxpayer's claim for a refund and such other information as may be available. The governing authority shall ap prove or disapprove the taxpayer's claim and notify such taxpayer of its action. In the event any claim for refund is approved, the governing authority shall proceed under Section 92-3901A to give effect to the terms thereof. The refunds provided for shall be un assignable.

92-3903A. Same; legal proceedings. -- Any taxpayer whose claim for refund is denied by the governing authority of the county or municipal corporation or with respect to whose claim no de cision is rendered by the governing authority within one year from the date of filing said claim, shall have the right to sue for refund in the superior court of the county in which such claim arises. No suit or proceeding for the recovery of a refund shall be commenced before the expiration of one year from the date of filing the claim for refund unless the governing authority of the

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county or municipal corporation involved renders a decision there on within said time period, nor shall any such suit or proceeding be commenced after the expiration of one year from the date said claim is denied. The one-year period prescribed in this Section for filing suits for a refund shall be extended for such period as may be agreed upon in writing between the taxpayer and the governing authority of the county or municipal corporation during said period or any extension thereof.

92U3904A. Same; payment of refunds.--Any refunds approved or allowed under the provisions of this Chapter shall be paid from funds of the county or municipal corporation to which such taxes or license fees were originally paid. Such refunds shall be paid within 60 days of the approval of the taxpayer's claim or within 60 days of the entry of a final decision in any suit for a refund.

92-3905A. The governing authority of any county may, by resolution, and the governing authority of any municipality may, by ordinance, adopt rules and regulations governing the adminis tration of the provisions of this Chapter and may delegate the administration of any provision of this Chapter except the approval or disapproval of claims to an appropriate department in local government."

Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstititional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall re main of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby de clares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or ad judged invalid or unconstitutional.

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

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear

Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton

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Carlisle Carries Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Daugherty Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L, Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins

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Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mulinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman

Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Beckham Burruss Calhoun Childs Cox Culpepper Dean

Dent Hamilton Horton Howard Irvin, R. Lambert Larsen, W. W.

Linder Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. Miles Owens Pinkston
Ross

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Russell, W. B. Sams Scott

Shanahan Townsend Ware

Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in substituting the same:

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; and for other purposes.

Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House insist upon its posi tion in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1'69 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members thereof:

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Representatives Collins of the 144th, Vaughn of the 57th and Harris of the 8th.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Con ference on the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to.amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974 p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal ending June 30, 1975.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, and Broun of the 46th:

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 77-310. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law en forcement officer killed in the line of duty; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law ' " for a program indemnification with respect to the death of any law
** enforcement officer who is or has been killed in the line of duty

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subsequent to January 1, 1973. Such law may provide for the method of payment of such indemnification and all other matters relative thereto; provided, that no such law may provide an indemnification with respect to the death of a law enforcement officer which is in excess of $50,000. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to appropriate State funds for the payment of such indemnification and for the purpose of implementing any law as authorized by this paragraph."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed! amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

" ( ) YEiS Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide an
( ) NO indemnification with respect to the death of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in an amount not to exceed $50,000?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendment was read: The House Judiciary Committee moves to amend HR 77-310 by strik
ing on line 13, page 1, the words "or has been" and the words "subsequent to"
and by striking on line 14, page 1, the words "January 1, 1973"
and on line 18, page 1, by striking the words "$50,000"
and substituting in lieu thereof the words "$10,000"

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and on line 3, page 2 by striking the word "an"

and inserting the words "for a program of"
and on line 6, page 2 by striking the word "$50,000"

and substituting the word "$10,000"

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Brown Buck Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Horton Howell Hudson Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R, Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J.

Larsen, G. K. Lee Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McKinney Milford Mostiler Nessmith Oxford Parkman Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart

Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker

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Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson

West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Baugh Beck Berry Bowman Bray Cooper Crawford Dixon Edwards, C. W.

Pelton Glover Harrison Hill, G. Holmes Howard Irvin, J. Kreeger Leggett Nix

Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Petro Ray Smyre Stone Sweat Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Battle Beckham Black shear Bolster Burruss Burton Childs Cox Daugherty Dean Dent Hamilton Hill, B. L. Hutchinson Irvin, R.

Johnson, W. R. Karrh Knight Lambert Larsen, W. W. Leonard Linder Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mullinax Noble

Owens Pinkston Ross Sams Scott Sizemore Thompson Townsend Twiggs Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 107, nays 29.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Walker of the 115th and Hawkins of the 50th move to amend HR 77-310 by adding the words "provided; however, additional funds may be given for the support of such law enforcement officer's

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minor children, said amount not to exceed $5,000.00 per child" after the figure $10,000.00 on line 18, page 1, and the words "for the officer's spouse and not to exceed $5,000.00 for each of the officer's minor children" on line 6, page 2, after the figure $10,000.00.

Representatives 'Coleman of the 118th, Dover of the llth and McDonald of the 12th move to amend HR 77-310 by adding on page 1, line 3, after the word "officer" the words "or fireman" and on page 1, line 12, the same words after "officer" and on page 2, line 5, the same words after "officer".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Ghilders Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell

Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney

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Miles Milford Mos tiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R, T. Pinkston Rainey Randall

Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason

Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Childs Clark, Betty Crawford Egan Elliott Irvin, R,

Karrh Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Marcus Matthews, C. Noble

Phillips, W. R. Sigman Snow Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted, as amended.

HB 254. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to regulate the manner in which the judges of multi-judge cir cuits of the superior courts shall dispose of the business of their court; to provide for the selection and terms of an administrative judge for each multi-judge judicial circuit within the State; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck
Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Crawford Oulpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Lee Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Miles Milford
Mostiler

Mullinax
Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.
Pinkston Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow
Sweat Taggart Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Edwards, C. W. Fraser Harrison Howard

Irwin Karrh Knight Kreeger Nix

Parham Phillips, W. R.
Ray Sizemore Williams

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Childs Clark, Betty Colwell Cox Egan Elliott Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.

Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. MeCollum McDonald McKinney Petro Scott

Sigman
Stone Thomason Thompson Town send Wheeler White Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 136, nays 15.

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

Representative Knight of the 67th stated that he intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 254.
HB 694. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs or activities deemed beneficial to the inmate and not detrimental to the public; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 98, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 695. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th: A Bill to amend an Act entitled the "Youthful Offender Act," approved March 28, 1972 so as to redefine "conviction"; to clarify certain pro visions of that Act relating to the sentencing of defendants under the Act and to delete others; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 2.

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

HB 224. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Harden of the 154th, Smith of the 78th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide the basis for the allotment of funds for the payment of sick and personal leave expenses of school bus drivers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry
Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole
Coleman Collins Colwell

Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover
Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.

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McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart

Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Calhoun Childs Egan Harris, B. B. Lambert

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Noble

Sams Sigman Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 449. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth and Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to be known as the "Georgia Title Insurance Act"; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Nix of the 20th moves to amend HB 449 as follows: On line 1, in Section 8, on page 7, after the word, "insurance," add the words: "provided that said title insurance company shall not engage in the examination of titles or the closing of sales and loans, unless it is

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relying on the certificate of an attorney at law, and the legal documents
necessary to said closing are prepared or reviewed by said attorney at law".

Representative Nix of the 20th moves to amend HB 449 by inserting on Line 13 of page 5 of said Bill between the word "title" and the word "and" the following language: "evidenced by a certificate executed by an attorney-at-law licensed to practice law in this state", so that, as amended, Section 7 (a) on lines 9 through 30 of page 5 will read as follows:

"(a) No policy or contract of title insurance shall be written unless and until the title insurance company has caused to be conducted a reasonable search and examination of the title evidenced by a certificate executed by an attorney-at-law licensed to practice law in this state and has caused to be made a determination of insurability'of title in accordance with its established underwriting practices. Evidence thereof shall be preserved and retained in the files of the title insurance company or its agent for a period of not less than fifteen (15) years after the policy or contract of title insurance has been issued. In lieu of retaining the original evidence, the title insurance company or the title insurance agent may in the regular course of business establish a system where all or part of these writings are recorded, copied, or reproduced by any photo graphic, photostatic, microfilm, micro-card, miniature photographic, or other process which accurately reproduces or forms a durable medium for reproducing the original. This Section shall not apply to (1) a company assuming no primary liability in a contract or reinsurance, or (2) a company acting as co-insurer if one of the other co-insuring companies has complied with this Section."

Representative Buck of the 95th moves to amend HB 449 by adding to Section 10(a) at line 23 on page 7 the following language: "provided that any attorney-at-law licensed to practice law in this State may become a duly appointed title insurance agent when his name is certified to the Commissioner as provided in Section 9 hereof, without complying with the provisions of this Section"; so that as amended Section 10(a) appearing at lines 19 through 23 of page 7 shall be and read as follows:

"Section 10. Agents to be Licensed, (a) Title insurance agents shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Section upon the filing of an application with the Commissioner containing such information as the Commissioner may prescribe; provided that any attorney-at-law licensed to practice law in this State may be come a duly appointed title insurance agent when his name js certified to the Commissioner as provided in Section 9 hereof, with out complying with the provisions of this Section."

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Bargeron Beckham Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Colpepper Daugherty Davis
Dent
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, R. L.
Fraser

Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
McDonald
McKinney

Miles Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Thompson Tolbert Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Waddle
Walker
Wall
West
White
Whitmire
Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Bolster Carter Cooper Crawford Foster, P. W.

Harrison Hill, G. Irwin Parham Rainey

Ray Sizemore Twiggs Watson Williamson

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Bailey Battle Beck Burton Carr Castleberry Childs Collins Cox Dean Evans, B. Greer Harris, J. G. Harris, J. P. Horton

Howard Irvin, J. Kilgore King Knight Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McCollum Mullinax Noble Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R.

Sams Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Sweat Taggart Thomason Townsend Vaughn Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 121, nays 16.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 617. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-1417, relating to the procedures for the collection of delinquent taxes on motor fuel, so as to provide that under certain circumstances the sale of motor fuel to an ultimate con sumer who has both highway and nonhighway uses of such fuel shall not be subject to the motor fuel tax; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 92-1417, relating to the procedures for the collection of delinquent taxes on motor fuel, as amended, so as to provide that under certain circumstances the sale of motor fuel to an ultimate consumer who has both highway and nonhighway uses of such fuel shall not be subject to the motor fuel tax; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

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Section 1. Code Section 92-1417, relating to the procedures for the collection of delinquent taxes on motor fuel, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection (D) to read as follows:

"(D) In those instances where a sale of motor fuel, other than gasoline, has been made to an ultimate consumer who has both highway and nonhighway uses of such motor fuel and no tax has been collected on such sale, when it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that no portion of such motor fuel was used for highway purposes, such sales shall not be subject to the tax imposed by this Chapter and no assessment of any such tax shall be made by the Commissioner."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 116, nays 0.

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

SB 13. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Georgia Election Code", relating to the nomination of candidates, as amended, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with any political party as a candidate for nomination to any public office when such person has previously quali fied, during the same calendar year, with another political party as a candidate for nomination by that party for any public office.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Georgia Election Code", relating to the nomination of candidates, as amended, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with any political party as a candidate for nomination to any public office when such person has qualified for the same primary with another political party as a candidate for nomination by that party for any public office; to provide that persons shall not be certified as candidates under certain con ditions; to amend Code Section 34A-906 of the "Georgia Municipal Election Code", relating to the qualification of candidates and the automatic nomination of unopposed candidates, as amended, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with any political party as a

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candidate for nomination to any municipal office when such person has qualified for the same primary with another political party as a candidate for nomination by that party for any municipal office; to provide that persons shall not be certified as candidates under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Georgia Election Code", relating to the nomination of candidates, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Code Chapter a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 34-1016 and to read as follows:
"34-1016. Qualification for nomination with more than one political party prohibited. No person shall qualify with any political party as a candidate for nomination to any public office when such person has qualified for the same primary with another political party as a candidate for nomination by that party for any public office; nor shall a State executive committee or county executive committee of any political party certify any person as the candidate of said party when such person has previously qualified as a candidate for nomination for any public office for the same primary with another political party."
Section 2. Code Section 34A-906 of the "Georgia Municipal Elec tion Code", relating to the qualification of candidates and the automatic nomination of unopposed candidates, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection at the end of said Code Section to be designated subsection (d) and to read as follows:
"(d) No person shall qualify with any political party as a candidate for nomination to any municipal office when such person has qualified for the same primary with another political party as a candidate for nomination by that party for any municipal office; nor shall a municipal or other appropriate executive com mittee of a political party certify any person as the candidate of said party when such person has previously qualified as a candidate for nomination for any public office for the same primary with another political party."

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

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell
Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett
Leonard Linder
Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford

Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Perto Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams Scott Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert
Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Burruss Childs Cox Harris, B. B. Horton

Lambert Larson, W. W. Matthews, C. Nix Randall Sheats

Sigman Smith, V. B. Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

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

Representatives Nix of the 20th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of SB 13, by sub stitute. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:
SB 163. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Lester of the 23rd: A Bill to require the Dept. of Offender Rehabilitation to head a special task force to prepare and submit to the Governor, the State Crime Com mission, and each member of the General Assembly a written report regarding services necessary for the education, training, rehabilitation and care of mentally retarded offenders.
SB 86. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System, approved Feb. 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, so as to authorize the board of trustees to increase the normal and accrued contribution percentage rate of certain departments.

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SB 240. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; to provide for a judge of the su perior court and a district attorney for said circuit.

SB 237. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-705, relating to the challenge jurors for favor, as amended so as to provide for voir dire examinations and the practice and procedure connected therewith.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 194. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, McDonald of the 12th, Tolbert of the 56th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to campaign activities within two hundred fifty feet (250) of the polling place, so as to pro hibit campaign activity by all persons, including candidates; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to campaign activities within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the polling place so as to prohibit campaign activity by all persons, including candi dates; to prohibit the circulation of a petition of any kind within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the polling place; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 34-1307, relating to campaign activities within 250 feet (250') of the polling place, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 34-1307. No campaign activity within two hundred and fifty feet of polling places. -- No person shall solicit votes in any manner or by any means or method nor shall any person dis tribute any campaign literature, newspaper, booklet, pamphlet, card, sign or any other written or printed matter of any kind in support of any person, party, body or proposition nor shall any person circulate a petition of any kind on any primary or election day within two hundred fifty feet (250') of any polling place or of the

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outer edge of any building within which such polling place is estab lished, whichever distance is greater."

Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences', clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or un constitutional.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed; provided, however, if this Act or any portion hereof is disapproved by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or if said Act is submitted to the United States Attorney General and he objects to the enforcement of this Act or any portion hereof, pursuant to the authority granted to said court or to the Attorney General by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. Section 1973c), the prior law or parts of law shall not be repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 194 by adding after the word, "greater" on line 24, page 1, the following:
"Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any candidate from visiting any polling precinct in his election district on election day."

An amendment, offered by Representative Karrh of the 106th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Wall of the 61st, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Phillips of the 120th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 194 by removing on page 1, line 15, the words, "in any manner or by any means or method nor shall any person".

The following amendment was read:
Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 194 by adding after the word "distribute" in line 16, page 1, the words, "or exhibit".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Battle Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carrell Chance Childers Clark, L. Connell Culpepper Dent Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton

Gammage Hatcher Hays Horton Howard Irvin, R. Irwin Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leggett Marcus Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens

Parkman Parrish Petro Phillips, W. R. Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Vaughn Walker Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Carnes Carr Carter Castleberry Clark, Betty Coleman Colwell Cooper Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dover Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hawkins Holmes Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Long

Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Nessmith Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ray Reaves Rush Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Taggart Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

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West Whitmire

Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Beckham Blackshear Buck Burruss Childs Clifton Cole Collins Cox Edwards, C. W. Evans, B.

Hamilton Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Hutchinson King Knight Larsen, W. W. Linder Logan Lucas Matthews, C.

McCollum McKinney Pinkston Randall Smith, V. B. Stone Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 51, nays 94.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Leonard of the 3rd, was read and ruled to be out of order by the Speaker.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Burton

Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Clark, Betty Clark, L. Collins Colwell Connell Cooper

Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Fraser Gammage

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Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton
Howard Howell
Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King

Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett Logan Long Mann Marcus McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Alexander Bargeron Baugh Blackshear Brown Carter Childers Childs Cole Crawford Dean

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L, Glover Harris, J. G. Harrison Hill, B. L. Jessup Karrh Lane, W. J. Leonard Nessmith

Oxford Petro Phillips, R. T. Ray Scott Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Wall Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Beckham Buck Burruss Castleberry Clifton Coleman Cox Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Felton Hamilton Harris, J. F.

Hill, G. Lambert Larsen, W. W. Linder Lucas Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Parham Pinkston

Randall Sheats Smith, J. R. Townsend Tucker Vaughn Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 113, nays 33.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 614. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43>rd, Bray of the 7Qth, Keyton of the 143rd and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-7 relating to the dates for municipal primaries and elections so as to provide for the procedures for holding municipal primaries and elections at the time of the general primary and election; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle

Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison

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Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Par ham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush

Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Dane, Dick

Smith, V. B.

Wall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Clifton Colwell Cox Dixon Evans, B. Harris, B. B.

Hill, G. Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. Owens Phillips, R. T.

Randall Sigman Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 3.

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

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SB 8, By Senators Starr of the 44th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

The Education Committee moves to amend Senate Bill 8 as follows:
By striking subsection (b) of quoted Section 4 of Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) 'Beginning with the first fiscal year following the fiscal year that Section 7 of this Act, providing for preschool education is fully implemented and funded on a Statewide basis, all children shall have attained the age of six by September 1 of a fiscal year in order to be eligible for enrollment in the general education and occupational programs provided for by this Act. Until such time, any local unit of administration, at its option, may require children to have attained the age of six by any date not earlier than Septem ber 1 or later than December 31 of a fiscal year in order to enroll in the local unit's general education and occupational program."

The following amendment to the Committee amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Jordan of the 58th moves to amend the Committee amendment to SB 8 by inserting the following language on line 9, page 1, between the words "basis" and "all":
"or in any event not later than September 1, 1978".

The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Jordan of the 58th moves to amend SB 8 by insert ing on line 20, page 1, following the word "pregnant.", the following sentence:
"Provided, however, the State Board of Education shall have authority to determine the eligibility of young children and adults for enrollment in programs of early childhood education and adult education programs of general, basic, and vocational education."

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

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Bailey Bargeron Beck Beckham Berry Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Childs Coleman Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Fraser Gammage Greer

Ham
Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Howell Hudson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keytori Kilgore King Knight Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

Oxford Parkman
Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W,. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore
Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson
Tolbert Toles Triplett
Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Alexander Battle Baugh Blackshear Bolster Brown Carter Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Cooper Daugherty Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W.

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harrison Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Hutchinson Irvin, J. Kreeger Leonard

Lucas McKinney Nix Parham Patten, R. L.
Peters Petro Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray Scott Sheats Smith, V. B. Smyre White Wilson

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bowman Burruss Castleberry Clifton Collins Dixon Harris, J. F. Hill, G. Lambert

Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Linder Long Matthews, C. McCollum Noble Owens Randall

Smith, J. R. Snow Sweat Townsend Vaughn Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 102, nays 50.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Childers of the 15th moves to amend SB 8 as follows:
Delete the words starting on page 2, line 19, after the word "basis" and through the word "Act" on line 23.

Representative Jordan of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Childers amendment to SB 8.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bailey Bargeron Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Childs Colwell

Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dixon Dover Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Fraser Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins

Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder

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Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Noble Oxford Parkman Parrish
Patten, G. C.

Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smyre

Snow
Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Alexander Banks Battle Bowman Brown Carter Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Connell Cooper Dean Dent Edwards, C. W.

Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Harrison Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Hudson Jones Kreeger Lane, Dick Leonard

Lucas Mann McKinney Nix Peters Petro Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Scott Sheats Smith, V. B. Taggart Triplett White Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Baugh Blackshear Burruss Clifton Collins Daugherty Edwards, W. Greer Hamilton

Harris, J. F. Hill Howard Howell Johnson, R. Knight Larsen, W. W. Logan Matthews, C. Owens Par ham

Phillips, L. L. Smith, J. R. Toles Town send Vaughn Ware West Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 99, nays 49.

The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in adopting the Childers amendment to SB 8.

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The Childers amendment was again read.

On the re-adoption of the Childers amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Battle Baugh Blackshear Bowman Brown Burruss Burton Carnes Carter Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Connell Cooper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Harris, J. G. Harrison Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Hudson Hutchinson Jackson Johnson, R. Keyton Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Leonard Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum

McKinney Milford Nix Oxford Parham Peters Petro Phillips Rainey Randall Ray Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Sweat Toles Wall White Whitmire Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childs Clifton

Colwell Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dover Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Fraser Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Horton Howell

Irvin, J. Irvin, R, Irwin Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Logan Long Marcus McDonald

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Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sizemore Stone Taggart Thomason

Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Ware Watson West Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Collins Greer Hamilton Harris, J. P. Hill, G. Howard

Larsen, W. W. Lander Matthews, C. Owens Smith, J. R. Snow

Thompson Vaughn Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the re-adoption of the Childers amendment, the ayes were 71, nays 92*

The amendment was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Richardson of the 52nd moves to amend SB 8 as follows:
On line 19, page 1, add after the word "married" the words "or unmarried"
and on line 22, page 1, add after the word "married", the word "or unmarried".

Representative Richardson of the 52wd moves to amend SB 8 as follows:
On line 2, page 2, add after the word "program" the sentence:
"These programs may include instruction in pre-natal care and child care".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, amended, was agreed to, as amended.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clifton Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis, W. Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Fraser
Gammage
Glanton
Glover
Ham
. Harden
Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix

Noble Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russll, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Battle Baugh Blackshear
Carter Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Dean

Dixon Evans, B. Foster
Gignilliat Hill, B. L. Holmes . Leonard Lucas

Parham Randall Ray
Scott Sheats Smyre White

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Beckham Brown Calhoun Collins Daugherty

Dent Greer Hamilton Howard Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Owens Thompson Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 139, nays 23.

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

Representative Lucas of the 102nd served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to S'B 8, as amended.

HB 183. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix and Edwards of the 20th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement so as to create the crime of bail jumping; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 183 by inserting after the word "proceeding" on line 20, page 1, and after the same word on line 7, page 2, the following, to-wit: "of which he has notice and"
and further to amend HB 183 by changing the period on line 10, page 2, to a semicolon and by adding thereafter the following, to wit:
"provided that failure to appear in connection with a traffic offense or offenses shall not constitute an offense".

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Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Walker of the 115th move to amend HB 183 by adding after the word "misdemeanor" on line 13, page 2, the following:

"provided, however, that any person who has been charged with, or convicted of a misdemeanor under the laws of this State and who has been released from custody on bail or on his own recognizance pending any proceeding or appeal, and willfully abs conds from this State and fails to appear, in person, at the time and place specified for any proceeding at which his attendance is re quired or at any time and place otherwise required by a court or other lawful authority, without sufficient excuse, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprison ment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.".

Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Walker of the 115th move to amend HB 183 by adding a new Section 3 to read as follows:

"In the event any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared invalid for any reason, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, or clauses of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, clause or phrase so declared or adjudge invalid were not originally a part hereof.".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Buck Burruss Burton CalhJan Carlisle

Games Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Davis Dixon

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Eraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins

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1738

Hays Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones, Herb Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.

McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Blackshear Bray Brown
Carter Crawlord Daugherty Dean

Evans, B. Glover Ham Hamilton Hill, B. L. Holmes Irwin

Larsen, G. K. Linder Lucas Phillips, W. R. Randall Scott Thompson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Coleman Cox Dent Egan Poster Harris, B. B. Hill, G.

Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Logan Matthews, C. Owens Patten, G. C.

Sams Townsend Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 138, nays 22.

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

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 228. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dade County so as to change the provisions relating to the expenses of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Com missioner of Dade County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2382), as amended by an Act approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 2967), an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2505), an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2261), an Act ap proved February 13, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 2042), and an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2761), so as to change the provisions relating to clerks, deputies and clerical help in the office of the Commis sioner and their compensation; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dade County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2382), as amended by an Act approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 2967), an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2505), an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2261), an Act approved February 13, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 2042), and an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2761), is hereby amended by striking Section 10, which reads as follows:
"Section 10. The commissioner shall have and exercise all the powers which are vested by law in the judges of the inferior courts and ordinaries when sitting for county purposes except that of supply ing by appointment all vacancies in county offices and in ordering elections to fill them, and is hereby expressly given complete power, authority and control relative to county matters of Dade County, which shall include the power and authority to do all things and perform all acts which are necessary and essential to carry on the affairs of Dade County. The commissioner is hereby authorized to employ necessary personnel including a county attorney and a clerk or deputy and fix their compensation to assist in the performance of the duties imposed by this Act. However, the expense for hire of

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a clerk, deputy, or other clerical help in his office shall not exceed $5,000 in any calendar year. However, in the event such clerk or deputy travels outside the county on county business, or attending
schools or training courses related to county business operations, and such trip involves over 150 miles round trip travel, and requires overnight stay, such clerk or deputy shall be entitled to receive 10 cents per mile and $20.00 per diem as additional compensation upon filing with the commissioners a signed itemized statement therefor. In the event the commissioner needs additional help in his office from time to time he is hereby authorized to employ such help but the expense therefor shall not exceed $1,200.00 in any calendar year.",

in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 10, to read as follows:

"Section 10. The Commissioner shall have and exercise all the powers which are vested by law in the judges, of the inferior courts and judges of the probate courts when sitting for county purposes except that of supplying by appointment all vacancies in county of fices and in ordering elections to fill them, and is hereby expressly given complete power, authority and control relative to county mat ters of 'Dade County, which shall include the power and authority to do all things and perform all acts which are necessary and es sential to carry on the affairs of Dade County. The commissioner is hereby authorized to employ necessary personnel including a county attorney and a clerk or deputy and fix their compensation to assist in the performance of the duties imposed by this Act. However, the expense for hire of a clerk, deputy, or other clerical help in his office shall not exceed $10,000.00 in any calendar year. However, in the event such clerk or deputy travels outside the county on county business, or attending schools or training courses related to county business operations, and such trip involves over 150 miles round trip travel, and requires overnight stay, such clerk or deputy shall be entitled to receive 10 cents per mile and $20.00 per diem as additional compensation upon filing with the commissioner a signed itemized statement therefor."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.

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

Mr. Snow of the 1st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 228.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 228 was agreed to.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 246. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Central Gwinnett "Black Knights" Basketball Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Central Gwinnett "Black Knights" girls' basketball team of Lawrenceville has just completed an outstanding season, capped by beating Cartersville High School for the Region 8-A Championship; and
WHEREAS, the "Black Knights" have been invited to participate in the State girls' basketball tournament for each of the past three years; and
WHEREAS, the "Black Knights" are ably coached by Coach Leon Smith; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend the members of the "Black Knights" for their outstanding season and fine sportsmanship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the Central Gwinnett "Black Knights" girls' basketball team for its outstanding season and fine sportsmanship, and extends to each member of the team its best wishes for success at the State tournament in Macon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the Student Body of Gwinnett Central High School and to Coach Leon Smith.

HR 247. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Honorable R. A. "Hooch" Freeman; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable R. A. "Hooch" Freeman has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of Upson County, having served as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Thomaston and as a member of the Georgia General Assembly; and

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WHEREAS, he has served the people of Upson County far beyond the call of duty, and through his encouragement many young people have become outstanding citizens; and

WHEREAS, he has always been active in the social and religious affairs of his community, and has held numerous positions of leadership in the First United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend the Honorable R. A. "Hooch" Freeman for his distinguished career of service to the people of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend and congratulate Honorable R. A. "Hooch" Freeman for his long and distinguished service to the people of Upson County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Freeman.

HR 248. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. C. B. Jenkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. C. B. Jenkins, Jr., has been providing leadership to the people of Upson County, Georgia, for many years, having served as Chairman of the Board of Education of Upson County; President of the Thomaston, Upson County Chamber of Commerce; and on many fund raising committees; and
WHEREAS, through his exemplary leadership and personal com mitment, he helped lead Upson County through a challenging period of growth and turmoil in the education system during the 1960's; and
WHEREAS, he has always been active in the social and religious affairs of his community, holding numerous positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, his faith, courage, dedicated work and endurance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to the people of Upson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend and congratulate one of this State's most outstanding citizens, Mr. C. B. Jenkins, Jr., of Upson County, Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. C. B. Jenkins, Jr.

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HR 249. By Representative Adams of the 79th:

A RESOLUTION

Commending Mr. Homer B. Harris; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Homer B. Harris is one of the best-loved persons in Upson County; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Harris has been a successful insurance executive in Upson County for many years; and

WHEREAS, he has been active in the economic, social, religious and political life of his community; and

WHEREAS, his contributions to his community, especially his dedi cated work in Trinity Baptist Church, have been an inspiration to the citizens of Upson County; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this body recognize such loyal and dedicated citizens as Mr. Harris.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend Mr. Homer B. Harris for his long and distinguished service to the people of Upson County and does hereby wish him every success and happiness in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Homer B. Harris.

HR 250. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable Harvey Green; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Harvey Green has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of Upson County, having served as Mayor of Thomaston, Georgia, and joint city and county tax commissioner;
and
WHEREAS, because of his long experience and remarkable knowl edge of government, his counsel is constantly sought by members of gov ernmental bodies; and
WHEREAS, his contributions to efforts in farming, industry and

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business have greatly enhanced the lives of all residents of Upson County; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend the Honorable Harvey Green for his distinguished career of service to the people of Upson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body commends the Honorable Harvey Green for his distinguished career of service to the people of Upson. County and extends to him its best and most sincere wishes for a happy future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Harvey Green.

HR 251. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Honorable Jesse Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable Jesse Williams provided leadership to the people of Thomaston, Georgia, for many years; and
WHEREAS, he served as president of the Thomaston and Upson County Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, through his exemplary leadership and personal com mitment, the Upson County Area Vocational Technical School was created, and he was chairman of the first board of directors of such school; and
WHEREAS, as a successful banker and businessman he did much to help his community and he will always be loved by the people of Upson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend and congratulate one of this State's most outstanding citizens, Honorable Jesse Williams of Thomaston, Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to Honorable Jesse Williams.

HR 252. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Police Department of the City of Perry, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, when a devastating tornado inflicted extensive damage on the City of Fort Valley, Georgia, on February 18, 1975, the officers and men of the Police Department of the City of Perry responded in a manner which was above and beyond the call of duty in providing assist ance to Fort Valley and the citizens who were affected by this tragedy; and

WHEREAS, the officers and men of the Police Department of the City of Perry, Georgia, are Chief B. E. Dennard; Sergeant Ernest Carter; Corporals Hubert Evans, Arthur Buckles and Gene Langston and Patrol men Charles Lewis, Eddie Findley, Roy Lee Mathis, Willie Coates, Benny Redmond, Robert Horton, Lane Coffman, Robert Heard, Pat Padgett, Orthor Lee Jackson and Pete Henderson.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby recognize and commend the officers and men of the Police Department of the City of Perry, Georgia, for their dedication and outstanding service in assisting the citizens of Fort Valley and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to the Police Department of Perry, Georgia.

HR 253. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the officers and men of Georgia State Patrol Post No. 15 in Perry, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, when a devastating tornado inflicted extensive damage on the City of Fort Valley, Georgia, on February 18, 1975, the officers and men of Georgia State Patrol Post No. 15 responded in a manner which was above and beyond the call of duty in providing assistance to Fort Valley and the citizens who were affected by this tragedy; and
WHEREAS, the officers and men of Post No. 15 are Captain C. F. Abernathy; Sergeant W. D. Blackstock; Corporals W. I. Blount and J. W. Wright; Troopers Jesse B. Smith, R. I. Hardin, Bill Kitchens, Jerry Lancaster, Vernon Wells, Carl Sheffield, Charles Nutt, Ernie Kuhns, Eddie Odom and William E. Cawthon and Radio Operators Bobby Burns, Keith Sewell, Robert Williams, Jimmy Taylor and Nelda Roberts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby recognize and commend the officers and men of Georgia State Patrol Post No. 15 for their dedication and outstanding service in assisting the citizens of Fort Valley and the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to the Georgia State Patrol Post No. 15.

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HR 254. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, McKinney of the 35th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Commending Honorable Elliott H. Levitas; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on January 14, 1975, the Honorable Elliott H. Levitas took the oath of office to become the United States Congressman from the Fourth District of Georgia, thus ending an outstanding career as a member of the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly and beginning a promising career as a member of the United States House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, he was an outstanding member of this body, having been initially elected in 1965 from DeKalb County, having served five consecutive terms, and having been named one of the ten most effective members of the House by his colleagues in this body; and

WHEREAS, while a member of this body, he was one of the founders of the Caucus on Urban Legislation and served on its steering committee; he was Chairman of the State Planning and Community Affairs Com mittee; he was Chairman of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee and provided valuable leadership and advice to MARTA; and he chaired and served on numerous committees and com missions which developed significant statutes of the State; and

WHEREAS, he authored or co-authored numerous important bills which were enacted into law including the following Acts:

1967 Regular Session (1) Act No. 116, making inciting a riot a crime. (2) Act No. 371, making the desecration of places of divine worship a crime. (3) Act No. 567, the Right of Privacy Act.
1968 Regular Session (4) Act No. 618, outlawing obscene and harassing phone calls. (5) Act No. 698, providing that presidential electors shall be elected by plurality vote. (6) Act No. 730, making conspiracy to commit a crime a fellony. (7) Act No. 743, the "Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act." (8) Act No. 986, shortening the residency requirements for voting. (9) Act No. 987, authorizing split-ticket voting. (10) Act No. 1002, making it unlawful for a person to possess a firearm during the commission of a felony.

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1969 Regular Session
(11) Act No. 191, prohibiting the sale or delivery of obscene ma terials to minors.

1970 Regular Session
(12) Act No. 869, making the distribution of certain types of obscene material a crime.

1971 Regular Session
(13) Act No. 48, revising the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965.
(14) Act No. 383, prohibiting private foundations from engaging in any act of self-dealing inconsistent with their exempt purpose.

1972 Regular Session
(15) Act No. 1203, the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972."
(16) Act No. 1489, the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972."
(17) Act No. 1519, the "Georgia Development Authority for Housing Finance Act."

1973 Regular Session
(18) Resolution No. 5, creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee.
(19) Act No. 70, requiring the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to make public the information about large contracts.
(20) Act No. 66, the "Metropolitan River Protection Act."
(21) Act No. 686, the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973."

1974 Regular Session
(22) Act No. 783, the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act."
(23) Act No. 888, imposing a mandatory jail sentence for second offenses in cases of crimes committed with a knife or gun.
(24) Act No. 1023, limiting the amount of the proceeds of the MARTA sales tax that can be used to subsidize operations of the trans portation system.
(25) Act No. 1226, the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act."
WHEREAS, he is an outstanding scholar, having been educated in the Atlanta Public Schools, having received B.A. and LL.B degrees from Emory University, having been a Rhodes Scholar earning an M.A. degree in Law from Oxford University, England, and having pursued postgradu ate work in law at the University of Michigan; and

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WHEREAS, he has had an outstanding professional career, having been engaged in the practice of law in Atlanta and having served as a member of the faculty of Emory University Law School, and he is a member of the Atlanta, Georgia, and American Bar Associations, and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and as a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve; and

WHEREAS, he has been active in community affairs, serving as past president of the Emory Law Alumni Association, serving as a mem ber of the DeKalb District Council of the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Jewish Community Center and the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Federation; and

WHEREAS, he is a dedicated family man married to the former Barbara Hillman and the father of two daughters, Karen and Susan, and a son, Kevin; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this body congratulate him on his outstanding accomplishments as a member of this body and wish him sincere best wishes for success as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend its heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Elliott H. Levitas for his outstanding accomplishments as a member of this body and its most sincere best wishes for continued success as the United States Congressman from the Fourth District of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Elliott H. Levitas.

HR 255. By Representative Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Alonzo Mills Boddie; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this State of Georgia has been well and honorably served in these several years since Her founding by outstanding mem bers of the medical profession; and
WHEREAS, among the finest of these men and women who have served this State is Dr. Alonzo Mills Boddie; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Boddie has served the people of Milledgeville for

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twenty-five years as physician, surgeon, civic leader, counselor and friend; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Boddie has earned the gratitude and respect of all those whom he has served and with whom he has lived; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend Dr. Alonzo Mills Boddie for his outstanding service for and contributions to the City of Milledgeville and the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends Dr. Alonzo Mills Boddie for his outstanding service for and contributions to the City of Milledgeville .and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Dr. Alonzo Mills Boddie; Mrs. Vivian M. Boddie, his wife; Alonzo Mills Boddie, Jr., his son; James Julian Boddie, his son; Joy Carol Boddie, his daughter; Bessie M. Boddie, his daughter; and Michael Renee Boddie, his son.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 26, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey
Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore

King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves Richardson

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Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre

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Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Daugherty Edwards, W. Fraser Hill, G.

Howard Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

McDonald Wheeler Williams

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Roger McDonald, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Toccoa, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Wednesday, February 26, 1975

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Wednesday, February 26, 1975, and submits the following:

HB

15. Teachers Retirement System, Adjusted

HB

20. Motor Vehicle, Unlawful to Alter Suspension System

HB 115. Teachers Retirement, Creditable Service

HB 163. Rescue Organizations, Civil Defense

HB 203. Drugs, Persons Authorized to Prescribe

HB 236. Federal-State Shipping point, Retirement

HB 319. Joint Municipal Retirement, Employee

HB 365. Revenue, Interest on Unpaid Taxes

HB 413. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Sold Retail

HB 414. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed

HB 423. Banks, Number of Bank Offices

HB 481. State Office of Housing, Farmers Home Adm.

HB 527. Taxes; Assessed or Refunds Claimed; Corrections IRS

HB 586. Property, Settlements of Suits

HB 588. Presentence Hearings, Death Penalty

HB 613. Elections, Prohibit Firearms

HB 708. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Fail to Register

HB 896. State Properties Code, Revise

HB 899. George L. Smith II, World Congress Center

HR 98-396. Motor Fuel Highway Use; Permits & Taxes

HR 100-396. Motor Vehicle License Fees; Revenue Uncollected

HR 204-869. George L. Smith II, World Congress Center, Overview

HR 226-896. State Properties Commission, Membership

SB

51. Anti-Freeze, Inspection

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The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 973. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 53-206, relating to proof of majority for the issuance of a marriage license, so as to provide that a driver's license may be used as proof of age; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 974. By Representatives Blackshear of the 123rd, and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 nor more than 195,000 wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be autho rized during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 975. By Representative Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 93, relative to the Public Service Commission so as to prohibit electric light and power companies from adjusting their retail electric rates and charges to residential customers through a fuel cost adjustment clause; to provide penalties; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 976. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Brooks so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to provide for the numbering of Posts on the council; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 977. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd, Egan of the 25th, and Harden of the 154th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Jekyll Island-State Park Author ity Act" so as to change the membership of the Authority; to change the provisions relating to officers of the Authority; to change the pro visions relating to quorums; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 978. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Clarke County upon an annual salary so as to increase the food allowance for the prisoners confined in the county jail; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 979. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to require a seller of certain real estate to deliver to the purchaser a warranty; to specify the contents and coverage of such warranty; to provide for the waiver of such warranty; to specify the contents of such waiver; to provide a statute of limitations for actions on such warranty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 980. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties of this State so as to change the population classification of said Act; to change the provisions relative to costs, fees and com missions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 981. By Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia so as to provide that eligible students must be full-time students as of the beginning of each school term for which such grant is paid; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 982. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd, Rainey of the 135th, and Hays and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-15, relating to criminal damage to property so as to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles and motor cycles, including off-road vehicles, for recreational purposes on any

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private property without permission of the owner of the land or his agent; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 983. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Liburn in the County of Gwinnett so as to change the election procedures for the governing authority of the said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 984. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, and Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to amend an Act, relating to motor vehicle licenses, which has been codified as Code Chapter 92-29, so as to change the license tag fees for passenger cars, motorcycles and certain trailers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HR 242-984. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Resolution recognizing the City of Fort Oglethorpe as an urban incorporated municipality; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HR 243-984. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Resolution abandoning certain property in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, for use by the Brunswick Port Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 244-984. By Representatives Russell of the 64th, Phillips of the 120th, Sigman of the 74th, Carrell of the 75th, Richardson of the 52nd, Logan of the 62nd, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Harris of the 138th, Larsen of the 27th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others:
A Resolution creating the Area Vocational-Technical Education Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 985. By Representatives Blackshear of the 123rd, McKinney of the 35th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, and Smyre of the 92nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to Georgia taxable net income for income tax purposes so as to provide for certain

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additional deductions from Georgia taxable net income; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 986. By Representative Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-19, relating to fraternal benefit societies, so as to permit such societies to compute certificate reserves on any table made applicable to life insurance companies; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 987. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Butts County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 988. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24A-4 relating to definitions of terms used in the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia so as to change the definition of the term "child"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 989. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1204, relative to the installation custody and repair of voting machines so as to change the provisions relative to the number of voting machines to be provided; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 990. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Commerce so as to provide for the membership of the Board of Commissioners of the De partment of Community Development by April 1, 1979; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 991. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Gilmer County on a salary system in lieu of fees so as to change the provisions relative to the

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compensation and expense allowance of the Sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 992. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a county commissioner of roads and revenues and an advisory board of Gilmer County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expense allowance of the commissioner of Gilmer County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HR 245-992. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain State-owned ease ment for highway purposes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 930. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Greene County; and for other purposes.

HB 931. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Madison so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to appoint a recorder of the Mayor's Court and fix his compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 932. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 933. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Judge of the Probate Court, Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Morgan County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensa tion so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Morgan County; and for other purposes.

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HB 934. By Representative Petro of the 46th:
A Bill to adopt the Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act; to review; classify, consolidate and supersede the laws relating to land lords and tenants of residential property; to create a new Code Title; to provide a short title ("Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act") ; and for other purposes.

HB 935. By Representatives Glover of the 32nd, and Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-207, relating to the qualifications of applicants for certification as certified public accountants, so as to authorize the substitution of certain experience as an employee of the U. S. General Accounting Office in lieu of the practical experience in public accounting presently required; and for other purposes.

HB 936. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend "The Uniform Rules of the Road", Georgia Code Title 68A; to make certain technical clarifications; to amend certain typo graphical errors; to define motorized bicycles; to provide for the en forcement of laws in public areas; to clarify the exemptions granted to certain emergency vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 937. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission so as to change the provisions for disposing of contraband wildlife, or parts thereof, which have been seized under the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 938. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff and the ordinary (now Judge of the Probate Court) of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to feeding prisoners confined in the county jail; and for other purposes.

HB 939. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to make it unlawful for any person who is required to have on his person any license issued under the provisions of said Act to refuse to allow the inspection of such license by Conservation Rangers of the Dept. of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.

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HB 940. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Dixon of the 151st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Harden of the 154th, Phillips of the 120th, Rush of the 121st, Miles of the 86th, Adams of the 79th, and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act" so as to provide for an extension of time relative to the issuance of a license without examination; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 941. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter relative to prejudgment garnishments; to provide grounds for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for petitions for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for prejudgment garnishment bonds; to provide for services; and for other purposes.

HB 942. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County; to provide for education posts; and for other purposes.

HB 943. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County so as to provide for a quorum at meetings of the mayor and council; to provide for a minimum number of votes for the passage of ordinances and resolutions; and for other purposes.

HB 944. By Representative Bargeron of the 83rd:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide certain minimum standards pre requisite to the original incorporation of a municipality so as to strike the prohibition concerning incorporation within a certain distance from another-municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 945. By Representatives Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on property which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain munici palities; and for other purposes.

HB 946. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Charlton County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensa tion of the clerk; and for other purposes.

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HB 947. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff and judge of the probate court of Charlton County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 948. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Charlton County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for a change in the disposition of certain commissions allowed tax commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 949. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Charlton County; and for other purposes.

HB 950. By Representative Dixon of the 151st, and Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 951. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain officers of Polk County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputies; and for other purposes.

HB 952. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd:
A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton; and for other purposes.

HB 953. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Jones of the 126th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham shall be elected by the voters of Chatham County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes.

HB 954. By Representative Phillips of the 120th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of the Tax Commissioner of Montgomery County so as to provide for determination of the com pensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 955. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 27-7, relating to indictments, present ments and accusations in general so as to provide that two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment or accusation in certain circumstances; to provide for relief from prejudicial joinder; and for other purposes.

HB 956. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-18, relating to nonprofit medical service corporations so as to include optometric care in the medical services which a nonprofit medical service corporation may provide; and for other purposes.

HB 957. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Clinch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the automobiles used by the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 958. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Homerville so as to provide the time period within which candidates shall qualify for the offices of mayor and aldermen; to provide for the numbering of positions of membership on the council; and for other purposes.

HB 959. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Calhoun County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 960. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Warrenton; to prescribe the corporate limits of said city; to provide for the government of said city and its corporate powers; and for other purposes.

HB 961. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Lincoln County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the the said sheriff; and for other purposes.

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HB 962. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the Act of 1922 so as to change the term of office of board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County from two to four years, to fix the term of office, to provide compensation for such officers, to provide for their election, to provide for the conduct of their office and duties, and for other purposes", so as to change the compensation, expenses and allowances of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 963. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lincoln County (now Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County) so as to change the salary of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 964. By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 67-2002, relating to the procedure for declaring and creating mechanic's and materialmen's liens so as to provide that in order for a lien to he effective against the owner of property, the owner must be notified within 15 days after the claim of lien is filed with the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 965. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Tift County so as to provide that a member of the board of commissioners from commissioner districts 2, 4 and 5 shall be ineligible for the office of chairman unless he resigns from office by a certain date; and for other purposes.
HR 234-965. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th, Coiling of the 144th, Castleberry of the lllth, Phillips of the 120th, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Oxford of the 116th, Carrell of the 75th, Lane of the 81st, Nessmith of the 82nd, and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to classify real property as a separate class of tangible property for taxa tion purposes, and to provide that such property's value shall be deter mined in accordance with the use to which such property is being devoted by the owner and to provide for the payment of additional taxes on real property when it is sold and the sales price is higher than the assessed value; and for other purposes.
HB 966. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Washington County so as to change the method of selecting jurors; to provide for civil and criminal trials by a jury of six persons; to provide for the compensation of jurors; and for other purposes.

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HB 967. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Bibb County and providing for the drawing of grand juries so as to provide that the grand jury shall be sworn when first empaneled and need not be sworn thereafter even though its life extends beyond the term of court when originally drawn; and for other purposes.

HB 968. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 969. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Long County; to provide for the rights, duties and liabilities of said office; to provide for the election of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 970. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 971. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Waddle of the 113th, Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, Nix and Harrison of the 20th, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill comprehensively to revise and codify the laws of this State regulating the practice of professional engineering and the practice of land surveying; to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions and trades, so as to codify the laws relating to professional engineering and land surveying as Code Chapter 84-21; and for other purposes.

HB 972. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to provide for a code of ethics for members of all boards, com missions and authorities of State government created by general statute; to provide for the removal of members who violate said code of ethics; to provide procedures connected therewith; to provide for hearings; to provide for vacancies; and for other purposes.

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SB 156. By Senators Foster of the 50th, Stumbaugh of the 55th, Howard of the 42nd and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for employees of the State of Georgia, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the various Area Planning and Development Commissions to contract for the inclusion within any health insurance plan of the employees of any such Area Planning and Development Commission desiring to do so; and for other purposes.

SB 197. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforce ment of Support Act", so as to designate the Department of Human Resources as the State Information Agency and to provide for its duties; and for other purposes.

SB 209. By Senator Holley of the 22nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 22-603, relative to meetings of share holders, so as to authorize corporate shareholder action pursuant to the written consent of a majority of the outstanding shares; and for other purposes.

SB 214. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 4th, Riley of the 1st and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter 47-10A to regulate and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; and for other purposes.

SB 235. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to provide that each department, board, bureau, agency or com mission of State government which employs certain physicians shall purchase certain policies of insurance; to provide for the practices, procedures, conditions and requirements in connection therewith; to authorize the director of the Fiscal Division of- the Department of Administrative Services to procure certain master policies of insurance; and for other purposes.

SB 251. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Code of Public Trans portation, so as to make certain grammatical corrections; to provide for, and clarify the positions of parties to, procurement contracts involving business, professional, or other services; and for other pur poses.

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SB 260. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Kennedy of the 4th, Lewis of the 21st and Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that the costs of the case and expenses of the trial involving an inmate of the the State Prison System shall be borne by the State Board of Corrections under certain conditions, so as to provide that the costs of the case and expenses of the trial for the crime of escape or attempted escape shall be included as one of those offenses for which the State Board of Corrections shall bear the costs and expenses; and for other purposes.

SB 264. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to provide for an alternative to the incarceration of offenders; to provide for the development and implementation of pre-trial and pre-sentence programs providing alternatives to incarceration for of fenders and alleged offenders excluding probationers; to authorize the State Board of Corrections to disburse to the Judicial Council the funds appropriated for the development of pre-trial and pre-sentence programs providing alternatives to incarceration for offenders and alleged of fenders; and for other purposes.

SB 265. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain transactions affecting the State, so as to provide exceptions thereto under prescribed condi tions; and for other purposes.

SB 266. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to require any law enforcement officer who arrests any person who appears to be intoxicated to ascertain if said person is wearing identification which indicates that he has a medical disability which would account for his actions; and for other purposes.

SB 267. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act", so as to change the amount which may be charged in addition to the maximum charge on a premium finance company agree ment; to change the maximum service charge on a premium finance agreement; and for other purposes.

SB 272. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Police Academy Act, to provide that the Board of Public Safety shall have authority over the Georgia Police Academy; to repeal that portion of said Act establishing

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a Georgia Police Academy Board; to create the position of Super intendent of the Georgia Police Academy; to provide that the Super intendent of the Georgia Police Academy shall be responsible to and report directly to the Board of Public Safety; and for other purposes.

SB 273. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Dade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide that if the sheriff does not submit a proposed budget by a certain date, the budget for the current year shall be the budget for the ensuing fiscal year; and for other purposes.

SB 274. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Tysinger of the 41st, Carter of the 14th and others:
A Bill to prohibit members of public agencies, boards, bureaus, com missions, authorities or other bodies, who are paid on a per meeting basis, from receiving additional compensation for attending more than one meeting of such agency, board, bureau, commission, authority, or body in any one calendar day; and for other purposes.

SB 284. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Doerun, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes.

SR 65. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A Resolution to create the "Constitution Revision Commission"; and for other purposes.

SR 69. By Senators Riley of the 1st and Starr of the 44th: A Resolution relating to the World Food Crisis; and for other purposes.

SR 77. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Eldridge of the 7th, Young of the 13th:
A Resolution to create the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 86. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Overby of the 49th, Brown of the 47th and Starr of the 44th:
A Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to amend the "Clean Air Act" to maintain current 1975 automotive emission requirements through 1980; and for other purposes.

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Representative Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under con sideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 189. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 890. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th, Chairman

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 138. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 827. Do Pass. HB 833. Do Pass. HB 851. Do Pass. HB 876. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 758. Do Pass. SB 125. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 147. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 148. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th, Chairman

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bill

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of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 893. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st, Chairman

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 807. Do Pass. HB 726. Do Not Pass. SB 138. Do Pass. SB 37. Do Pass. SR 36. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman

Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House & Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 123. Do Pass. HB 670. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th, Chairman

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Representative Buck of the 95th, District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and -Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 267. Do Pass. HB 208. Do Pass. HB 349. Do Pass.
HB 292. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 9. Do Pass. SB 109. Do Pass.
SB 29. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th District, Chairman

Mr. Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 425. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 285. Do Pass, by Substitute. SR 21. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 444. Do Not Pass. HB 544. Do Not Pass. HB 630. Do Not Pass. HB 760. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 857. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd, Chairman

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs (Local Legislation), submitted the fol lowing report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same hack to the House with the following recom mendations :
HB 808. Do Pass.
HB 914. Do Pass.
HB 915. Do Pass. HB 916. Do Pass.
HB 920. Do Pass.
HB 923. Do Pass.
HB 924. Do Pass.
HB 926. Do Pass.
HB 927. Do Pass.
HR 229-910. Do Pass.
SB 153. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recom mendations :
HB 323. Do Pass.
HB 825. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 842. Do Pass.
HB 870. Do Pass.

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HR 198-853. Do Pass. SB 157. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 808. By Representatives Clifton of the 107th and Rush of the 121st:
A Bill to recreate and reincorporate the City of Collins; to provide for corporate boundaries; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 914. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard and Cooper of the 19th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, consolidating and super seding the Acts incorporating the Town of Austell and reincorporating said Town as the City of Austell, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 915. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, deputy sheriff and clerk of the superior court of Bryan County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff and deputies; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 916. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Bryan County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner of Bryan County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 920. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Odum, as amended, so as to redefine the town limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 923. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, regular deputies, secretary and dispatcher; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 924. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Ray of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th and others:
A Bill to authorize DeKalb County to require the repairing, closing or demolition of certain dwellings or structures under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 926. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Newton County, as amended, so as to update and renumber the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 927. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court, sheriff and tax commissioner of Mclntosh County on a salary basis, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the assistant to the clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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SB 153. By Senator Foster of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit; so as to change the terms of court for certain counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HR 229-910. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain real property of historical interest, lying within the limits of Lowndes County, from ad valorem taxation other than State ad valorem taxes; 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 I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as follows:
The governing authority of Lowndes County is hereby autho rized to establish reasonable criteria by which real property of his torical interest and importance lying within said county may be designated and identified as such. Any real property meeting such criteria for designation and identification as real property of his torical interest and importance, when such property is owned by a bona fide nonprofit civic, community, educational, literary or char itable organization, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation other than ad valorem taxes levied by the State."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
" ( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to exempt real property of historical interest and importance,
( ) NO lying within Lowndes County, from ad valorem taxes when such property is owned by nonprofit civic, com munity, educational, literary or charitable organiza tions?"

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.

Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

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Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman

Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Beckham Burruss Calhoun Childs Clark, Betty Collins Davis Dent Evans, B. Greer Hill B. L.

Howell Irvin, R. Jordan Kreeger Matthews, C. McKinney Miles Nix Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston

Russell, W. B. Sams Thomason Tolbert Townsend Ware Wheeler White Williams Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

Representative Wilson of the 19th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was ordered on the adoption of HR 229-910. He stated that had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by substitute, the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 211. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th, Coleman of the 118th and others:
A Bill to establish an Executive Center Fine Arts Committee.

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HB 651. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the com pensation of the sheriff.

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

SB 126. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-116, relating to the legal rate of in terest on loans repayable in monthly, quarterly or yearly installments, as amended by an Act approved March 31, 1937, so as to change the legal rate of interest on such loans.

HB 4. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to make unlawful certain acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings.

SB 241. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Lewis of the 21st and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-960 relating to the enforcement of load limitations for highways, so as to change the schedule for paying damages to the State for overweight vehicles.

SB 268. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Hamilton of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-10 relating to the practice of nursing, as amended, by striking said Code Chapter in its entirety and sub stituting in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 84-30, so as to compre hensively revise the law regulating the practice of nursing.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 86. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to authorize the board of trustees to increase the normal and accrued contribution percentage rate of certain departments; to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Corrections and the Departmnt of Offender Re habilitation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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SB 126. By Senators Duncan of the 20th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-116, relating to the legal rate of in terest on loans repayable in monthly, quarterly or yearly installments, as to change the legal rate of interest on such loans; to authorize lenders to charge a service fee on such loans in addition to interest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 163. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to require the Department of Offender Rehabilitation to head a special task force to prepare and submit to the Governor, the State Crime Commission, and each member of the General Assembly a written report regarding services necessary for the education, training, re habilitation and care of mentally retarded offenders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 237. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-705, relating to the challenge of jurors for favor, so as to provide for voir dire examinations and the practice and procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 240. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 241. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Fincher of the 54tk and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-&60, relating to the enforcement of load limitations for highways, so as to change the schedule for paying damages to the State for overweight vehicles; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 268. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Hamilton of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-10, relating to the practice of nursing, so as to comprehensively revise the law regulating the practice of nursing; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 651. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensa tion of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County, approved February 16, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2340), as amended, par ticularly by an Act approved February 27, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 2215), and an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 3201), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County, approved February 16, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2340), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 2215), and an Act ap proved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 3201), is hereby amended by striking from Section 4 the following:
"$10,800.00",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$13,500.00",
so that when so amended Section 4 shall read as follows:
"Section 4. The Sheriff of Liberty County shall be compensated in the amount of $13,500.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Liberty County. In addition to the salary herein provided for, the sheriff shall receive a supplemental compensation of $200.00 per month for subsistence allowance. This compensation shall be in lieu of the fees which said sheriff has here tofore received. Such compensation shall be all inclusive, and the sheriff shall receive no other compensation for any services he per forms in any capacity or in any court, except as provided in this Act. Full-time deputies shall be compensated in the amount of $700.00 per month as salary. In addition to the salary herein pro vided for, the full-time deputy sheriffs shall receive a supplemental

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compensation of $100.00 per month for subsistence allowance. Said salary and subsistence allowance shall be paid from the funds of Liberty County. Part-time deputies shall be compensated in the amount of $150.00 per month, to be paid from the funds of Liberty County. The County Commissioners of Liberty County shall furnish adequate transportation to the full-time deputies, or in lieu thereof, shall compensate such deputies at the rate of ten (10) cents per mile for actual miles traveled inside Liberty County while in the performance of their duties. The sheriff and any deputy shall be entitled to and shall receive mileage allowance at the rate of ten (10) cents per mile for actual miles traveled outside Liberty Coun ty when in the performance of their duties when not using a county vehicle."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.

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

Representative Fraser of the 139th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 651.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the substitute to HB 651 was agreed to.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the
third time:

HB 163. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 so as to provide for a certain exemption to the requirement that rescue organizations be licensed by the State Director of Civil Defense; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs moves to amend HB 163 as follows:
By inserting on line 8 on page 2, after the word
"squadron",

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the following:

"sponsored by the sheriff of the superior court of the county of residence of said squadron and".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burton 'Calhoun
Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman 'Celling Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J.

Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Long Mann
Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert

Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Ware West White Williams Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Bowman Egan

Elliott Jackson Larsen, G. K.

Watson Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Childs Clark, Betty Cooper Daugherty Dover Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Glanton Greer Hamilton

Howell Irvin, R. Irwin Jordan Lambert Larsen, W. W. Logan Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald

McKinney Parkman Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Russell, W. B. Thomason Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 140, nays 9.

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

HB 423. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1 relating to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to change the method of determining the number of bank offices or bank facilities which may be established by a parent bank or branch bank; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D.
Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Brown Carnes Cole Cooper Cox Daugherty Davis Dixon Edwards, C. W.

Egan Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Greer Hamilton Harris, J. G. Horton Hutchinson Johnson, W. R. Keyton King Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Lee Linder Long

Lucas Marcus Miles Par ham
Parrish Phillips, R,. T. Pinkston Ray Richardson
Sams Sigman Sweat Thompson Tolbert Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Blackshear Burruss Carter Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Crawford Culpepper Dean Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison

Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin
Jackson Jessup Kilgore Kreeger Lambert
Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leggett Leonard Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mullinax

Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R.
Rainey Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Smyre Stone Toles Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson White Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Beckham Bray

Buck Burton Calhoun

Carlisle Carr Carrell

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Castleberry Childs Collins Colwell Connell Dent Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hill, G. Irvin, R. Johnson, R.

Jones Jordan Karrh Knight Matthews, C. Mostiler Noble Patten, R. L. Petro Randall Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart Thomason Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Ware West Wheeler Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 50, nays 78.

The 'Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 481. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to authorize and direct the State Office of Housing to provide outreach workers to the Farmers Home Administration; and lor other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster

Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carter Castleberry Chance Childers

Clark, L.

Clifton

Coleman

Connell

,

Cox

Culpepper

Daugherty

Davis

Dixon

Dover

Edwards, C. W.

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Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore Knight

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Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, R. T.

Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Sams Scott Sheats Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware West White Williams

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, Marvin Banks Blackshear Bowman
Cooper Crawford Foster, R. L. Fraser Harris, B. B.

Harrison Howell Jackson Keyton Lane, W. J. Leonard Long McCollum Phillips, W. R.

Reaves Rush Sigman Sizemore Tucker Wall Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burton Carr Carrell Childs Clark, Betty Cole
Collins
Colwell
Dean
Dent
Egan
Elliott

Felton Greer Hamilton Harris, J. F. Hill, G. Horton
Irvin, R.
Johnson, R.
Jordan
Karrh
King
Lambert

Logan Matthews, C. McKinney Miles Noble Patten, R. L.
Petro
Phillips, L. L.
Richardson
Ross
Russell, J.
Russell, W. B.

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Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Townsend Watson Wheeler

Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the 'Bill, the ayes were 109, nays 27.

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

Representative Russell of the 64th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 481. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 15. By Representatives Buck of the 95th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; to provide that any member who retired with 35 or more years of creditable service whose retirement benefit was reduced because of his age having been less than the normal age of retirement in effect at the time he retired shall be entitled to an adjusted retirement; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss

Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins

Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D.

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Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger

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Lambert
Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee ' Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall

Ray
Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Bargeron Blackshear Brown Carlisle Childs Daugherty Egan
Evans, B. Hamilton

Hill, G. Horton Irvin, R. Jordan Karrh Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Petro Phillips, R. T.

Pinks ton Ross Russell, W. B. Thomason Town send Watson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

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

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By unanimous consent, HB 15 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 115. By Representatives Buck of the 95th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to the establishment of creditable service for service under another retirement system; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the establishment of creditable service for service under another retire ment system; to change the provisions relative to creditable service for service under a local retirement system; to change the provisions relative to the per diem of members of the Board of Trustees; to change the provisions relative to a certain rate of interest; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by inserting in the last unnumbered para graph of subsection (5) of Section 4 between the word and comma "rendered," and the words "must pay" the following: "or the local board of education by which the teacher is currently employed," so that when so amended the last unnumbered paragraph of subsection (5) of Section 4 shall read as follows:
"Any other provision of this or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, in order for any teacher who becomes a member of the Teachers' Retirement System on or after April 1, 1966, to receive full creditable service for service rendered in a local system prior to membership in the Teachers' Retirement System as pro vided for herein, either such teacher, or the local board of education for which such service was rendered, or the local board or education by which the teacher is currently employed, must pay, in addition to the amounts provided for herein, the employer amount which would have been paid, plus interest. The Board of Trustees shall determine this amount. Provided, however, in no case shall a mem ber pay more than the total member and employer contributions and interest in effect at the time such service was rendered."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection

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(SB) of Section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (5'B) to read as follows:

"(5B) Any current member who was previously a member of the Employees' Retirement System and who withdrew his contri butions from the Employees' Retirement System not more than twice after January 1, 1961, may establish the service under the Em ployees' Retirement System as creditable service under this sys tem, after having at least five years' service as a contrib uting member of this system: Provided, such member pays into this system an amount equal to the minimum employee contri butions required for continuous members of this system for all such service under the Employees' Retirement System plus any interest that would have accrued on such amount from the date of the withdrawal of contributions from the Employees' Retirement System to the date of payment as provided herein. The Employees' Retirement System shall pay to this system the employer contribu tions paid to the Employees' Retirement System, plus accrued interest thereon, for any member establishing creditable service, as provided herein, upon receipt of notice from this system."

Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (4) of Section 6 the figure "$20" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$4iO", so that when so amended said subsection (4) shall read as follows:

"(4) The trustees shall receive the sum of $40 per diem for each day of attending meetings of the Board or for any committee meetings called pursuant to authorization of the Board, and for time spent in necessary travel. In addition thereto, the trustees shall be reimbursed for all actual traveling and other expenses necessarily incurred through service on the Board of Trustees. State officials serving ex officio shall receive no per diem but shall only be entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses."

Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking from the last sentence of subsection (14) of Section 6 the figure "4 1/2" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "5", so that when so amended subsection (14) of Section 6 shall read as follows:

"(14) From time to time and at least in every five year period, the actuary shall make an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service and compensation experience of the members and the beneficiaries of the retirement system, and recommend for adoption by the Board of Trustees mortality, service and other tables needed in the operation of the system, and taking into account the results of such investigations the Board from time to time shall adopt for the system such mortality, service and other tables as it shall deem necessary, for use in all calculations required in connection with this system. The Board shall also determine from time to time the rate of regular interest for use in all calculations required in connection with the system, limited to a minimum of 2 per centum and a maximum of 5 per centum."

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Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Russell of the 64th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 115 by adding at the end of Section 3, "Each member of said Board shall be limited to 15 days per diem per annum.".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 49, nays 43.
The amendment was adopted.
Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Russell amendment to the Committee substitute to HB 115.

On the motion, the ayes were 82, nays 32.

The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in adopting the Russell amendment.

On the re-adoption of the Russell amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Blackshear Bolster Bowman Carnes Carrell Carter Cole Coleman Connell Cooper Cox Davis
Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott
Evans, W. D.

Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Glanton Harrison Hatcher Horton Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore Lane, Dick
Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leonard Linder Logan
Lucas

Mann Nessmith Nix Parham Parkman Petro Phillips, W. R. Randall Richardson Russell, J. Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Sweat Thomason Tolbert
Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Williamson

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bray Brown Buck Calhoun Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton Collins Colwell Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Fraser Gammage Glover Greer Ham Harden

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hawkins Hays Holmes Howell Hutchinson Irwin Jessup Jones Jordan King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Noble Owens Oxford

Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ray Reaves Ross Rush Sams Scott Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smyre Taggart Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Childs Clark, L. Evans, B. Gignilliat

Hamilton Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Johnson, R. Matthews, C. McKinney Milford

Pinkston Russell, W. B. Snow Stone Town send Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the re-adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 68, nays

The amendment was lost.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear
Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter 'Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham
Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney

Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Tolbert Toles Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Egan Larsen, G. K. Ldnder

Parkman Petro

Ray Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Burruss Burton Chance Clark, L. Elliott Evans, B. Hamilton Hill, G.

Irvin, R. Jones
Lucas Matthews, C. Milford Pinkston Scott Smith, V. B.

Taggart Thomason Thompson Townsend Triplett Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 7.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 115, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 319. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Trustees of the Joint Municipal Employees' Retirement System and providing for the estab lishment of a Joint Municipal Retiremnt System approved March 31, 1964, so as to change the definition of the term 'employee' under said Act; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 104, nays 1.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 319 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 236. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Buck of the- 95th, Oxford of the 116th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to authorize employees of the Georgia Federal-State

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Shipping Point Inspection Service to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Elliott
Evans, W. D.

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett
Leonard
Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus

Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert
Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Waddle

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Walker Wall Watson

West Whitmire

Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Childers Crawford Felton

Jordan Kilgore King Larsen, G. K.

Linder Phillips, R. T. Russell, W. B. Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bowman Burruss Burton Carlisle Childs Clark, Betty Connell Egan Evans, B. Glanton Harris, B. B. Hawkins

Hill, G. Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Karrh Knight Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Miles Mullinax Parkman Petro Pinkston

Randall
Scott Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Thomason Townsend Vaughn Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 130, nays 12.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 236 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 211. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th and others:
A Bill to establish an Executive Center Fine Arts Committee; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority Act", approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951,

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p. 699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved1 April 19, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 856), relating to the Georgia Building Authority, its powers and duties, so as to create within the Georgia Building Authority an Executive Center Fine Arts Committee; to provide for the appoint ment, qualifications, and terms of office of members; to provide for professional advisors and compensation thereof; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the Committee; to require departments, commis sions, boards, agencies, officers and institutions of the State or political subdivisions thereof to cooperate with the Committee in certain respects; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority Act", approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. &56), relating to the Georgia Building Authority, its powers and duties, is hereby amended by adding the following new sections, to be designated Sections 34 through 40, which shall read as follows:

"Section 34. Executive Center Fine Arts Committee; creation; appointment. There is hereby created as a division and arm of the Georgia Building Authority, the Executive Center Fine Arts Com mittee, to be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor. No employee of the State of Georgia nor any member of the General Assembly shall be eligible for appointment as a member of the Committee. All members shall be deemed members at large charged with the responsibility of serving the best interests of the State as a whole.

Section 35. Committee; term of members; organization. Of the members first appointed under this Act, three (3) shall be ap pointed for terms of one (1) year, three (3) for terms of three (3) years, and three (3) for terms of five (5) years. After the original appointment, each subsequent appointment shall be for terms of five (5) years. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The spouse of the Governor of Georgia shall be Honorary Chairman of the Committee. The Governor shall designate one member of the Committee to serve as Chairman, whose term of office as Chairman shall be for one (1) year. The Committee shall thereafter elect its Chairman for a term of three (3) years. The Chairman may ap point other advisory and cooperative groups, who may not necessarily be members of the Committee. Members of the Committee shall not receive any compensation for their services, nor shall they receive any per diem, travel or expense allowance from any State funds what soever. Members of the Committee may, however, be reimbursed for their actual expenses from private funds donated for such purpose.
Section 36. Committee; powers and responsibilities. Committee

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shall have the following powers and responsibilities and shall per form the following duties:

(a) Promote a greater understanding and awareness of the history and significance of the Executive Mansion;

(b) Take leadership in guiding the development of research and publications on the history and significance of the Executive Mansion, this establishing a continuity of effort in this area;

(c) Encourage, approve and accept contributions and bequests and gifts or loans of furniture, works of art, memorabilia and other personal property for its use in carrying out the purposes of the Committee and its powers and responsibilities;

(d) Purchase appropriate period furnishing, books and works of art for the Executive Mansion, and exchange or sell personal property acquired subsequent to the effective date of this Act, tangible or intangible, which has been acquired by the Committee through gifts or otherwise from other public or private organiza tions, associations or individuals;

(e) Make recommendations to the Georgia Building Authority for the purchase of any furnishings or other property, or for the exchange or sale of any existing inventory at the Executive Mansion as of the date of this Act;

(f) Acquire or provide for accession and replacement of objects for the Executive Mansion;

(g) Administer all funds, public and private, made available to the Committee, and to disburse such funds in accordance with the purposes of this Act;

(h) To keep a complete list of all furnishings and of all gifts and articles received, together with their history and value, and to request the assistance of the State Department of Archives and History for this purpose.

Section 37. Committee; employment of personnel. The Com mittee may employ and fix the compensation of researchers, writers, curators and other such consultants and professional personnel as it may deem necessary to assist in the exercise and performance of its duties.

Section 38. Agency cooperation authorized. All departments, commissions, boards, agencies, officers and institutions of the State of Georgia or any political subdivisions thereof are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Committee in carrying out the pur poses of this Act.

Section 39. Property and monies in Committee custody. All

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monies received by the Committee shall be set aside as a special fund to be used by the Committee to carry out the purposes of this Act. All other personal property, tangible or intangible, which is acquired by the Committee subsequent to passage of this Act shall become the property of the State of Georgia upon such acquisition. Such personal property may be sold or exchanged by the Committee as agent for the State of Georgia notwithstanding any other pro vision of law concerning the sale or exchange of personal property of the State of Georgia, provided, that nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to permit the Committee to make a gift of any such personal property.

Section 40. (a) The Committee shall maintain and account for funds received by it for its purposes separately from the funds of the Georgia Building Authority.

(b) To the extent otherwise provided by law, the Georgia Building Authority may make its funds available to the Committee for the purposes of the Committee and shall be empowered to provide such other assistance to the Committee as the Committee and the authority shall deem appropriate.

(c) The Committee, as a division and arm of the Georgia Building Authority, shall hold the statutes of the Authority as a public body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State but neither the Committee or its members shall be amenable to any suit or action of any kind or nature arising out of the dis charge of its powers and responsibilities under the Act. The Com mittee shall otherwise have and enjoy the sovereign immunity of the State."

Section 2. Severability. In the event any Section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the Section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or uncon stitutional 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 3. Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 4. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Mr. Lambert of the 112th moved that the House agree to the Senate sub stitute to HB 211.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander B'ailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear 'Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser

Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles
Mostiler
Mullinax

Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R,. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send Triplett Tucker Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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1795

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bowman
Childs Clark, L. Colwell Connell Edwards, W. Evans, B. Felton Glanton Ham Harris, B. B.

Hatcher
Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Irvin, R. Jordan Kilgore Lucas Matthews, C. Milford Parkman Petro

Randall
Scott Sigman Stone Thomason Twiggs Vaughn Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 148, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 211 was agreed to.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has discharged the first Committee of Conference and has ap pointed a second Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House, to-wit;

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

The President has appointed as a 2nd Committee of Conference the following Senators: Broun of the 46th, Riley of the 1st, and Holloway of the 12th.

Representative Ross of the 76th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the general calendar and be recommitted to the Committee on Education for further study:

SB 249. By Senator iStarr of the 44th:
A Bill to define the grounds for termination of the contracts of teachers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term; to prescribe the procedures therefor; to provide for counsel; to define

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the requirements for subpoenas, hearings, findings, oaths of witnesses, evidence, burden of proof, decisions and appeals; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SB 249 was withdrawn from the general calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Education.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 365. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the provisions relating to rate of interest on unpaid taxes on Dec. 20th in each year; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to rate of interest on unpaid taxes on December 20th in each year; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, is hereby amended by striking the period at the end of Code Section 925001, relating to rate of interest, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"provided, further, that after notices of taxes due are mailed out, each taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from date of postmark to make full payment of taxes due before such taxes shall bear in terest as provided in this Section.",
so that when so amended, Code Section 92-5001 shall read as follows:
"92-5001. Rate of Interest.--All taxes due the State or any county thereof remaining unpaid on December 20th in each year shall bear interest at the highest legal rate provided by law, per annum from said date, and the several tax collectors shall collect the interest on such unpaid taxes and account for same in their final settlements, provided that the minimum interest payment on such unpaid taxes shall be one dollar, provided, further, that after notices of taxes due are mailed out, each taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from date of postmark to make full payment of taxes due before such taxes shall bear interest as provided in this Section."

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Williamson of the 45th, was read and lost.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cox

Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell

Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford

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Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush

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Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.
Smyre Snow Stone
Sweat Taggart Thompson

Tolbert
Toles
Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Blackshear Childers Cooper Howard

Irvin, J. Jackson Karrh Kreeger

Phillips, W. R. Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Colwell Evans, B. Harrison Hill, G. Irvin, R. Larsen, W. W.

Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Nix Petro Pinkston Scott

Smith, V. B. Thomason Townsend Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 12.

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

HB 588. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Carries of the 43rd and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2503, relating to presentence hearings for the determination of punishment to be imposed in felony cases, so as to provide for sentencing procedure in all cases in which the death penalty may be imposed and which are tried by a jury; 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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1799

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton

Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. P. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Milford

Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Blackshear Brown Dean

Dent Evans, B. Hill, B. L. Lucas

Randall Ross Sheats Smyre

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Bolster Burton Clark, Betty
Collins Edwards, C. W. Harris, J. G. Irvin, R.

Johnson, R. Larsen, G. K. Matthews, C. Miles Parrish Pinkston Rainey Sams

Scott Thomason
Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 12.

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

SB 89. By Senators Holloway of the 12th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act re-creating and reestablishing the Georgia Com mission for the National Bicentennial Celebration, as amended, so as to change the membership of said Commission; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Bolster of the 30th moves to amend SB 89 on page 2, line 11, by striking "thirteen" and adding "fourteen"
and on line 19 by adding the "Georgia Association of Historians"
and by renumbering the Bill accordingly.

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, as amended, the ayes were 120, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1375

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 203. By Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Mann of the 13th and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, so as to change definitions relating to persons authorized to pre scribe drugs; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to amend HB 203 as follows:
By striking from Section 1, line 25, the word "expressly".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carrell Carter

Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays

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Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Long

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Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald 'Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves
Russell, J.

Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Berry Brown Buck Burruss Games Can-
Castleberry Clark, Betty Collins Dean Egan Elliott Evans, B. Glover Harris, B. B.

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Jackson King Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Lucas Matthews, C. McCollum McKinney Oxford Parrish Peters Pinkston

Randall Richardson Rush Scott Smyre Stone Thompson Ware Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 134, nays 0.

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

Representative Holmes of the 39th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 203i, as amended. He stated that had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1975

1803

By unanimous consent, HB 203, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

SB 51. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to provide for the inspection and regulation of the sale of anti freeze substances and preparations; to provide for definitions; to state what constitutes adulteration and misbranding; to provide for inspection, analysis and permit for sale of anti-freeze.

An amendment, offered by Representative Coleman of the 118th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Bowman of the 103rd moves to amend SB 51 by adding to Section 3 of page 2 a subsection (3) : "If the date of manu^facture is not date coded so as to establish the date of formulating the antifreeze by the manufacturer, packer, or distributor."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Baugh Bowman Carlisle Carrell Carter Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Glanton Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Linder Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. Nessmith

Noble Parham Parkman Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall Ray Ross Rush Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Sweat Thomason Toles Twiggs Waddle Watson Williamson Wilson

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Buck Calhoun Games Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Collins Connell Culpepper Dean Dent Edwards, W. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Harden Harris, J. G.

Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Jackson Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Leonard Long McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Nix Owens Oxford Parrish

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Taggart Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker Vaughn Walker Wall White Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bailey Bargeron Beckham Bray Burruss Burton Carr Childs Daugherty Davis Egan Elliott Hamilton

Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howell Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Knight Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C.

McCollum McKinney Mullinax Petro Scott Snow Townsend Ware West Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 63, nays 80.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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1805

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D.
Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover

Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters, R. G. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush
Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives Calhoun and Crawford.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Beckham Bray Burruss Burton Childs Daugherty Egan Elliott

Hamilton Harris, B. B. Hays Hill, G. Irvin, R. King Larsen, G. K. Matthews, C.

Petro Randall Scott Snow Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 2.

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

The Speaker assumed the chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 98-396. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution to authorize the Department of Revenue to write off uncollected check balances covering motor fuel highway use permits and taxes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck

Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle

Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton

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Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper
Cox
Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson

Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters

Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives Karrh, and W. R. Phillips.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Burton Childs Elliott Glanton Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hays Hill, G.

Irvin, R. Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Linder Lucas Matthews, C. Nessmith Owens

Petro Randall Scott Sigman Sizemore Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 2.

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

HR 100-396. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Resolution to authorize the Department of Revenue to write off uncollected check balances covering Motor Vehicle License fees; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F.

Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann

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Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C, Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat

Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Hudson Karrh

King Lane, Dick

Phillips, W. R. White

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss Egan Elliott Harris, B. B. Irvin, R. Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.

Lucas Matthews, C. Nessmith Owens Petro Randall Scott

Sigman Sizemore Taggart Thomason Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 152, nays 6.

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

HB 586. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act pertaining to the administration of taxing laws and particularly compromise settlements of suits so as to provide for the release of property subject to a State tax lien in certain circum stances; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard
Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum

McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware

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1811

Watson West White

Whitmire Williamson

Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Beckham.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Blackshear Burruss Carlisle Egan Elliott Evans, B. Hill, G. Lambert

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Linder Lucas Matthews, C. Nessmith Owens Petro

Randall Scott Shanahan Sigman Toles Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 1.

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

Representative Toles of the 16th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 586. He stated that had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

By unanimous consent, HB 586 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 226-896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create and provide the membership of the State Properties Commission; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:

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Section 1. Article V of the Constitution is hereby amended by add ing a new Section, to be known as Section XII., to read as follows:

"Section XII.

Paragraph I. State Properties Commission; Membership. There is hereby created the State Properties Commission to be composed of eleven members as follows: the Governor; the Secretary of State;
the Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission; the Di rector, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services; the State Auditor; the President of the Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the Chairman of the State Institutions and
Property Committee of the House of Representatives; the Chairman of the Public Utilities Committee of the Senate; the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives; and the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate. Effective January 1, 1977, the State Properties Commission created by statute shall stand abolished and the Commission created herein shall take the place of and be the successor to said abolished Com mission. The Commission shall have such powers, duties and au thority as may be provided by law."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to create and provide the membership of the
( ) NO State Properties Commission?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create, provide the membership of and provide the powers, duties and authority of the State Properties Commission; 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:

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Section 1. Article V of the Constitution is hereby amended by add ing a new Section, to be known as Section XII, to read as follows:

"Section XII

Paragraph I. State Properties Commission; Membership; Powers, Duties and Authority of the State Properties Commission. There is hereby created within the State Government a public body which shall be known as the 'State Properties Commission' which
shall consist of eleven (11) members and be composed of: the Governor; the Secretary of State; the Chairman of the Public Ser vice Commission; the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Ad ministrative Services; the State Auditor; the President of the Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the Chairman of the State Institutions and Property Committee of the House of Representatives; the Chairman of the Public Utilities Committee of the Senate; the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives; and the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate. Effective January 1, 1977, the then mem bership of the State Properties Commission prescribed by law shall stand abolished and the membership of the State Properties Com mission as prescribed herein shall take the place of said abolished membership. The State Properties Commission created hereby shall have such powers, duties and authority as are presently, or as may
in the future be, provided by law."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to create, provide the membership of and provide the powers,
( ) NO duties and authority of the State Properties Com mission?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

An amendment, offered by Representative Egan of the 25th, was read and lost.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper
Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Long

Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart

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Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker

Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware

Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Beckham Calhoun

Egan Irvin, R.

Linder

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Burton Evans, B. Hill, G. Horton Irwin

Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Logan Matthews, C. Nix

Randall Russell, J. Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 157, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

By unanimous consent, HR 226-896, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HR 204-869. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Greer of the 43rd, Triplett of the 128th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority is charged by law with the construction and operation of a comprehensive international trade and convention center for the State to be known as the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; and
WHEREAS, the authority is a creature of the General Assembly, having been created for the purpose of constructing and operating the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; and
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the members of the General As-

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sembly to periodically review the efficiency and effectiveness with which said authority is meeting its statutory duties and functions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. There is hereby created the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee to be composed of three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from the membership of the committee, and the vice chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Senate from the membership of the committee. The chairman and vice chairman shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. Vacancies in an appointed mem ber's position or in the offices of chairman or vice chairman 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 the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which the authority is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions as provided in the "Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Con gress Center Act" (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 174), as now or hereafter amended.

Section 2. The State Auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of State government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its herein set forth. The com mittee may employ not more than two staff members and may secure the services of independent accountants, engineers and consultants.

Section 3. The Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the State Auditor and other State agencies in order that the charges of the committee, set forth herein, may be timely and efficiently discharged. The authority shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require of the authority in order that the committee may adequately perform the func tions specified in this Resolution. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or gen erally relating to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority. 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 Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, as set forth herein.

Section 4. In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evalu ate the performance of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority consistent with the following criteria:

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(1) prudent, legal and accountable expenditure of public funds; (2) efficient operation; and (3) performance of its statutory responsibilities.

Section 5. (a) The committee is hereby 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 personnel, paying for services of independent accountants, engineers and consult ants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensa tion, per diem, expenses and allowances for their service on the com mittee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.

(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.

Section 6. Nothing contained within this Resolution shall relieve the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority of the responsibilities imposed upon it under law.

Section 7. Unless extended by Joint Resolution of the General As sembly, this Resolution shall stand repealed on July 1, 1978.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton

Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman

Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

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Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jonea Jordan Karrh Keyton

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Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick "Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mos tiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker
Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Alexander Banks Beckham Brown Burruss Egan Evans, B.

Hill, G. Lambert Linder Lucas Matthews, C. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston

Randall Scott Sigman Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

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HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd, Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating there to, which codification shall be contained in Code of Georgia Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:
The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HB 896 as follows:
1. By striking in line 27 on page 40 after the word "Committee" the following: "." and by inserting in line 27 on page 40 after the word "Committee" the following: "and that such aforesaid environmental or natural resources laws shall apply to transactions undertaken by the Commission."

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HB 896 as follows:
1. By striking in line 2 on page 4 after the word "laws" and before the word "and" the following: ";" and by inserting in line 2 on page 4 after the word "laws" and before the word "and" the following: "and declare the intent of the General Assembly with respect to State environ mental or natural resources laws;"
2. By inserting in line 14 on page 7 after the word "shall" and be fore the word "mean" the following: "include improved and unimproved property and shall"
3. By striking in line 23 on page 10 before the word "individuals" the following: "aforesaid appointed" and by inserting in line 23 on page 10 after the word "individuals" the following: "appointed by the Lieutenant Governor or the Speaker of the House of Representatives"
4. By striking in line 16 on page 11 after the word "the" and before the word "exception" the following: "sole" and by inserting in line 17 on page 11 after the word "acquisitions" but before the word "which" the following: ", sales and leases each of"
5. By striking in line 21 on page 12i after the word "maintain" the word "and" and by inserting in line 21 on page 12 after the word "maintain" the following: "," and by inserting in line 22 on page 12 after the word "preserve" and before the word "the" the following: "and raze"

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6. By striking in line 34 on page 13 after the word "waive" and before the word "in" the following: "informalities" and by inserting in line 34 on page 13 after the word "waive" and before the word "in" the following: "formalities"

7. By striking in line 28 on page 14 after the word "Property" and before the word "shall" the following: ","

8. By inserting in line 27 on page 16 after the word "the" and before the word "consideration" the following: "total"

9. By inserting in line 21 on page 18 after the word "in" and before the word "the" the following: ","

10. By inserting in line 8 on page 19 after the word "in" and before the word "the" the following: ","

11. By inserting in line 14 on page 19 after the word "the" and before the word "utilization" the following: "occupancy and/or"

12. By striking in line 20 on page 20 after the word "waive" and before the word "in" the following: "informalities" and by inserting in line 20 on page 20 after the word "waive" and before the word "in" the following: "formalities"

13. By striking in line 22 on page 28 before the word "in" the follow ing: "informalities" and by inserting in line 22 on page 28 before the word "in" the following: "formalities"

14. By inserting in line 22 on page 32 after the word "in" and before the word "the" the following: ","

15. By inserting in line 9 on page 33 after the word "corner" and before the word "thereof" the following: "of the initial page"

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Carlisle of the 71st move to amend HB 896 by striking on line 27, page 40, following the word, "com mittee" the following: "." and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "and such laws shall apply to actions authorized by the Commission."

The following amendment was read:
Representative Egan of the 25th moves to amend HB 896 as follows: Add a new Section 91-114a(l) after line 1 on page 37 as follows: "Section 91-114a(l). Activities Subject to Other Laws. All activities, operations and transactions of the Commission and of any liscensee or lessee under agreement with the Commission, shall be conducted in ac-

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cordance with all safety, environmental and all other laws and regulations of the State of Georgia and the United States."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Banks Beckham Bowman Burton Calhoun Clifton Crawford Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, C. W.

Egan Elliott Felton Howard Irvin, R. King Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Linder Parkman

Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Smith, V. B. Tolbert Townsend Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bray Brown Buck Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox

Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson R.

Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mu.llinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston

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Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Walker Wall Ware
Watson West Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Burruss
Evans, B. Glanton Hamilton Hawkins Hill, G. Jordan

Knight Lambert
Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. McCollum McDonald

Randall Stone Thomason Waddle Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 127.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Egan of the 25th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend HB 896 as follows: Add to Section 91-104a, "Section G. No member of the Commission or his family shall own, lease or hold deed to any properties approved by this Commission or General Assembly 10 days after this Act becomes law." Sebsequent Sections renumbered accordingly.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Banks Bargeron Beckham Bowman Calhoun Carter Childers

Clark, Betty Clifton Cox Crawford Culpepper Dixon Dover

Egan Elliott Felton Harris, B. B. Irvin, R. Larsen, G. K. Linder

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Noble Parkman Petro Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R. Sams Scott Sheats

Sweat Smith, V. B. Waddle Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Daugherty Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover

Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax

Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Burton Davis Evans, B.

Hamilton Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Irvin, J. Jordan Knight Lambert

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Randall Russell, W. B. Sigman Sizemore

Stone Thomason Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 123.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and lost.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle
Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers
Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J.

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Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Beckham.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Calhoun Childs
Evans, B. Hill, G.

Lambert Larsen, W. W.
Lucas Matthews, C.

Thomason Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative Childs of the 51st stated that due to mechanical malfunction her vote did not record on the passage of HB 896>, as amended. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye".

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 2.0. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act making it unlawful to alter the suspension system of any private passenger motor vehicle so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to operate any private passenger motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway or street if the suspension system of such vehicle has been altered more than two inches above or below the factory recom mendation for such vehicle; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bleckshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox
Culpepper

Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson
Jessup

Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mos tiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish

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Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan

Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. 'B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett

Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Dover Irvin, J.

Russell, J.

Sigman

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Bolster Calhoun Games Clark, Betty Crawford Evans, B. Greer Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Howard Hudson Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Petro Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston Randall Scott Thomason Twiggs Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 4.

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

HB 899. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Triplett of the 128th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act now known as the "George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Act", approved March 16, 1972, so as to remove the legislative members from the Authority; to change the number necessary for a quorum; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron
Battle Baugh Beck Beekham
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton
Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder

Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett

Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

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Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire

Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Clark, Betty Evans, B. Hill, G. Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas

Matthews, C. McKinney Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston

Randall Thomason Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 256. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Georgia Baptist Convention for its proposed bi centennial rally; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Baptist Convention is planning a bicen tennial rally in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon, July 4, 1976; and
WHEREAS, the idea for the bicentennial rally was initiated by a resolution by Dr. Louie D. Newton which was adopted by the Georgia Baptist Convention and which called for Georgia Baptists to join in a worthy celebration of the two hundredth birthday of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the bicentennial rally planned by the Georgia Baptists is extremely appropriate because one of the basic tenets upon which this nation was founded was religious freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Georgia Baptist Convention is hereby commended on its planned bicentennial rally in Atlanta on Sun day afternoon, July 4, 1976, and this body urges all Georgians to plan to attend this event.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this

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resolution to the Georgia Baptist Convention and the Atlanta Baptist Association.

HR 257. 'By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Sheriff Earl D. Lee of Douglas County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Earl D. Lee, Sheriff of Douglas County, Georgia, has dedicated himself to professionalism and excellence in the field of law enforcement which is reflected in the proficiency of his office and staff, and is demonstrated by the trusted service rendered to the citizens of Douglas County and to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Earl D. Lee is widely known and highly respected as a professional and dedicated law enforcement officer throughout the law enforcement community; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Lee has rendered many valuable services to the State of Georgia and to other law enforcement agencies through his continued cooperation and acceptance of grave responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Lee assumed custody of George Elder Dungee in May of 1973; Ambrey Dewitt Alien, Jr., in February of 1974; and John Paul Knowles in December of 1974; and
WHEREAS, these three notorious and dangerous criminals were housed in the Douglas County Jail, a responsibility which was assumed by Sheriff Lee without hesitation and in the spirit of his continuing willingness to cooperate with other law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Earl D. Lee is a living example of the pro ficient and modern day Sheriff in the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Sheriff Earl D. Lee of Douglas County is hereby commended and congratulated for his outstanding and dis tinguished career as one of this State's leading law enforcement officers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Sheriff Earl D. Lee.

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HR 258. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert of the 56th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Commending Mr. Jerry Dover; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Jerry Dover has provided outstanding service to the people of DeKalb County as the Public Services Administrator of DeKalb County; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Dover supervises and administers the libraries, parks and recreation facilities, animal control centers, Peachtree-DeDalk Airport and sanitation services of DeKalb County; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Dover has implemented numerous improvements and innovations in the administration of said services and facilities; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Dover is an active and productive participant in the civic, religious and social activities of DeKalb County; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Dover has been awarded the Distinguished Ser vice Award of the DeKalb Jaycees as their "Outstanding Young Man of the Year"; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Mr. Jerry Dover be recognized for his outstanding service to the people of DeKalb County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mr. Jerry Dover is hereby commended for his outstanding service to the people of DeKalb County and, further, is congratulated upon being awarded the Distinguished Service Award of the DeKalb Jaycees as "Outstanding Young Man of the Year".

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Jerry Dover.

HR 259. By Representatives Noble of the 48th and Rainey of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the use of certain facilities operated by certain State authorities; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has long been recognized as a leader in providing its citizens with outstanding recreational oppor tunities; and
WHEREAS, in seeking to improve these recreational opportunities,

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the General Assembly has created several authorities and invested these authorities with certain powers and duties concerning the development, operation and maintenance of several recreational facilities; and

WHEREAS, the General Assembly has created the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, and the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for such purposes; and

WHEREAS, it was the intention of the General Assembly in seeking to develop and improve these recreational facilities to provide an oppor tunity for all citizens of Georgia to enjoy these facilities; and

WHEREAS, the establishment of recreational facilities by State and local governments in this State has never been intended to be a profit-making venture, but rather to provide the public with quality recreational opportunities; and

WHEREAS, some authorities have established or proposed entrance and user fees which place the use of such facilities beyond the reach of many of our lower income citizens; and

WHEREAS, these facilities are owned by all of the citizens of this State and should be operated for the use and enjoyment of all citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby express their concern at the establishment of excessive entrance and user fees by several State authorities and hereby urge the members of these authorities to reconsider their actions and to lower or discontinue en trance fees and other user fees so that all of the citizens of this State may enjoy the use of these State facilities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to each State authority.

HR 260. By Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st and many others:
A RESOLUTION
'Commending Honorable Hines L. Brantley; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, one of our most distinguished colleagues, Honorable Hines L. Brantley of the former 92nd House District, decided not to seek reelection in 1974; and
WHEREAS, he served continuously in the House of Representa tives from 1961 through the 1973-74 term and became one of the most respected members of the General Assembly; and

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WHEREAS, he served as an outstanding and highly influential member of the Appropriations and Rules Committees of the House; and

WHEREAS, his leadership was particularly appreciated in his fair and able handling of the very difficult subject of legislative reapportionment when he served as the Chairman of the Legislative and Congress ional Reapportionment Committee of the House; and

WHEREAS, his able leadership, wise counsel and friendly approach to his legislative duties will be missed very much by many friends in the General Assembly; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby com mend Honorable Hines L. Brantley for his many years of outstanding service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives and ex press to him their very best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Hines L. Brantley.

HR 261. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the utilization of the Garden Room of Georgia Plaza Park; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority has recently added to Plaza Park the Garden Room which was designed to accommodate as many as 500 persons; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this attractive room has provided the capability of providing a much needed meeting and entertainment area within the Capitol complex area; and
WHEREAS, there is a desire that this facility be utilized by governmental agencies and civic groups.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby urge and recommend to the Georgia Building Authority that full utilization of the many fine facilities of the Garden Room of the Georgia Plaza Park be made avail able to civic and governmental groups wishing to avail themselves of these magnificent facilities.

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HR 262. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to the Southern Nantahalas; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas includes some of the most beautiful country in the world; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas is an important source of clean water for a large part of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas could provide a vast tourism and dollar flow into North Georgia because of its recreational, educa tional and scenic values; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas provides unique recreational and educational opportunities and is traversed by the longest and wild est section of the Appalachian Trail within easy reach of Georgians, South Carolinians and North Carolinians; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas encompasses peaks as high as 5,500 feet and supports the southernmost populations of northern animals and plants, including wild orchid and mountain lion; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas is large enough to provide for a unique environmental educational experience for all seasons and all families; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas region is divided into three Ranger Districts, numerous Forest Service Planning Units and is often subject to poor planning due to lack of coordination; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Nantahalas is divided by the GeorgiaNorth Carolina border and is subject to two different sets of game laws and policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, B'E IT RESOLVED 'BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby urge the United States Forest Service to provide for special management of the Southern Nantahalas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby urge the Sovereign States of North Carolina and Georgia to coordinate their game management laws and policies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable George Busbee, Governor of the State of Georgia; to Honorable James E. Holshouser, Jr., Gover nor of the State of North Carolina; and to the Regional Forester, United States Forest Services.

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The following communication from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, was received and read:

SECRETARY OF STATE State Capitol Atlanta 30334

February 26, 1975

Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Glenn:

I am enclosing herewith certified copy of a list of those registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance as of February 25, 1975, for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

With best wishes, I am

Enclosure

Sincerely your friend,
/s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

STATE OF GEORGIA Office of Secretary of State

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the three pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 274 through 317), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of Tuesday, February 25, 1975, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Gorgia Laws 1970.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 2:6th day of February, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-five and of the Independence of the United States of America the One hundred and Ninety-ninth.

(Seal)

/s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

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267. Paul A. Lutz Georgia State Association of Life Underwriters Suit 305 1801 Peachtree Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
268. Felton H. Gordon Georgia Optometric Association 3384 Peachtree Road, N. E. Suit 875 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
269. Tom Raynor Georgia Business and Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303'
270. Frank D. Roberts Fraternal Order of Police 1181 Morley Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
271. Styles C. Adamson, Jr. Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association of Georgia Harlech Farm Plainville, Georgia 30733
272. Irvin H. Beavers Fraternal Order of Police Route One, Box 2325 Newnan, Georgia 30263
273. Richard H. Kimberly Kimberly-Clark Corporation 3390 Peachtree Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
274. John L. Erickson Ford Motor Company Suite 2002 225 Peachtree Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

275. Larry J. Jones Consumer Cooperative Industry 811 Capitol Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30303

276. Ernest Vandiver Independent Bankers Association Lavonia, Georgia
277. Ben F. Johnson, III C & S National Bank 1200 C & S National Bank Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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278. Robert E. Cantrell Georgia State Council Machinists 129 Gaylord Street Smyrna, Georgia 30080
279. A. L. Clark Communications Workers of America--Local No. 3263 3004 Corbin Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30034
280. Virginia Jackson Coalition of Labor Union Women 1801 Honeysuckle Lane, No. 81-T Atlanta, Georgia 30311
281. Major General Homer Plynn The Greenbaum Companies 2159 McKinley Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
282. Harold L. Russell, Esq. Registered Agent The Sperry and Hutchinson Company Opticks, Inc. Cole National Corporation 4000 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
283. Reverend Ted Clark Self 742 Willis Mill Road Atlanta, Georgia 30311
284. Robert C. Goodlett Self 992 Westmoor Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314
285. Kirk Quillian Elson Book Stores 1400 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
286. Mary Lou Keener Georgia Nurses Association 2598 Addison Drive Doraville, Georgia 30340
287. Mary Anne Whatley Home Builders Association, Metropolitan Atlanta 339 Buckhead Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30305
288. William M. Suttle American Insurance Association 3445 Peachtree Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326

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289. Charles Yarbrough Yarbrough and Associates 5600 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342
290. Miss Mary Alice Juhan Self 152 Clayton Street, N. W. Lawrenceville, Georgia 30245
291. Milton C. Foster Home Builders Association of Georgia 2830 Mabry Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
292. Carol Wyndelts League of Women Voters 13&5 Harold Dean Drive Marietta, Georgia 30062
293. T. H. Resseau, Jr. Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. 419 West Marion Street Eatonton, Georgia 31024
294. B. W. Gray Georgia County Welfare Association 330 Peachtreet Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
295. Dorothy Clark Georgia Nurses Association 4560 Ei. Ponce de Leon Avenue Apartment 3-B Clarkston, Georgia 30021
296. F. Coin Campbell, Jr. Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Atlanta and Georgia 2221 Tristan Circle, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
297. J. Michael Morris Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Atlanta 4880 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, Georgia 30062
298. Wilbur B. King Georgia Bar Association 3100 Equitable Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
299. J. Clifton Barlow, Jr. Georgia Bar Association 3900 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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300. Pete Halter Georgia Bar Association 5140 Riverhill Court Marietta, Georgia 30060
301. Robert Holt Georgia Land Development Association 1200 C & S Bank Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303'
302. Sam Hatcher Georgia Bar Association 1200 C & S Bank Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
303. Wayne S. Hyatt Georgia Association of Condominium Owners 2200 Peachtree Center Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
304. Sidney L. Moore Registered Agent Atlanta Legal Aid Society Southern Consumer Law Center 118 Barry Street Decatur, Georgia 30030
305. Jack B. Perdue Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia 1010 West Peachtree St., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30302
306. G. Barton Middleton Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 169 Macon, Georgia 31202
307. Richard Huddy Georgia Nurses Association 3'506 Buford Highway Apartment K-6 Atlanta, Georgia 30329
308. Brenda Courson Concerned Citizens of Moral and Social Decency 145 Spalding Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
309. Ralph H. Witt City of Atlanta 2614 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
310. George D. Adams Fraternal Order of Police Brookshire Drive Fayetteville, Georgia 30214

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311. Mrs. Doris Van Veelen Concerned Citizens for Moral and Social Decency 1513 Thornhill Court Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
312. E. B. Gurley Ford Motor Co. 340 S. Central Avenue Hapeville, Georgia 30354
313. W. A. Huff Ford Motor Co. 340 S. Central Avenue Hapeville, Georgia 30354
314. William H. Schroder Georgia Optometric Association 1400 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
315. Ernest C. Ramsay Self 33rd Floor, First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
316. T. Keller Cobb Self 204 Church Street Decatur, Georgia 30030
317. Lindy 'Barnett National Association of Social Workers 10375 State Bridge Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30201

Representative Childs of the 51st requested that the Journal record her absence from voting on a number of Bills and Resolutions earlier this day was due to her attendance at the meeting of the Judiciary Committee of the House.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomor row morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 27, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clark L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis

Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan

Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey

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Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs

Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Edwards, W. Hill, G.

Lambert Matthews, C.

Wheeler

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend H. Kelmer Burden, Pastor, Kite Church of God, Kite, Georgia:
Almighty God, Who hast granted unto this nation the democratic ideal by which our destiny may be fashioned: We thank Thee that Thou hast blessed our land to survive the infectious climate of confusion and uncertainty, helplessness and irresponsibility, by preserving among us enlightened and concerned citizens who cherish their heritage and who have purposed in their hearts to extend it. We thank Thee for likeminded leaders whom Thou has raised up to guide our Republic. We would pray that Thou wouldst grant those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government to be responsible and wise, courageous and strong. And guide us, the people, to expect of them and to support them in all wise legislation and a faithful administration that we may all prosper under an equal law. Defend our liberties and grant us a sense of our responsibility. Achieve unity of purpose among us, and grant unto us the victory of faith in the ideals to which we are com mitted as a nation. Strengthen us with honor and grant us peace. Provide us, O God, with the strength and spiritual sustenance for per forming with might the tasks with which our common life yet confronts us; this is our common prayer. AMEN.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the pervious 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR

Mr. Speaker:

Thursday, February 27, 1975

Your committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Thursday, February 27, 1975, and submits the following:
HB 19. Flint Judicial Circuit; Additional HB 32. Municipal Primary; Polls Closing HB 76. District Attorney, Represent Indigents HB 110. No Fault Insurance, Cancelled HB 215. Public Works Contracts, Performance Bonds HB 218. Taxes, Fi Fas, Maximum Rate of Interest HB 266. Superior Court D.A., Official Duties HB 267. Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; Reinstatement HB 270. Grand Jurors, Provide Two Alternate Jurors HB 292. County Sheriffs: Minimum Salaries HB 309. Administrative Services; Regulate Safety Radio Services HB 393. State Tax Income Forms, Conform to U.S. HB 413. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Sold Retail HB 414. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed HB 473. Utilities, Cut Off, Failure to Pay ' HB 527. Taxes; Assessed or Refunds Claimed; Corrections IRS HB 579. Natural Resources, Necessary Water Trans. HB 599. Write In Candidate; Run off Election

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HB 613. Elections, Prohibit Firearms HB 656. Armed Forces Member, Discharged, Benefits HB 671. APEG; Certification of Teachers, Etc. HB 687. City Primaries, Absentee Ballots HB 708. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Fail to Register HB 709. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Additional Franchises HB 710. Motor Vehicle Abandoned, Sale of HB 711. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Warranty Service HB 805. Presidential Preference Primary; Qualifying Period HB 807. Board of Electrical Contractors; Rules, Regulations & Powers HB 842. Area Planning & Dev. Comm., Member Cities & Counties HB 844. Presidential Preference Primary; Qualifying fee HB 856. Candidates, Judges Nomination HB 859. Juvenile Courts, Separate from Adults HB 860. Juvenile Court; Custody of Corrections HB 876. Ga. Securities Act; Costs of Giving Exams, Impose Fees HB 881. Civil Defense, Emergency Power HB 882. Civil Defense, Housing Victims, Disasters SB 83. State Speed Zones, Maximum Speed

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 993. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to create a charter for the City of Fort Mountain, Ga.; to provide for definitions; to provide for corporate limits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 994. By Representative Matthews of the 145th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berlin, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 995. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Foster of the 152nd, Leggett of the 143rd, Jones of the 126th, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to change certain provisions applicable to the confiscation of com mercial fishing boats; and for other purposes. Referred to thhe Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

HB 996. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend Chapter 56-24, relating to the Insurance Contract in General, so as to provide that all insurance contracts of accident and sickness insurance, including individual, group and blanket policies, and all policies insuring the payment of compensation under any public law shall provide that the insured shall have full freedom of choice in the selection of any doctor or therapist; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 997. By Representatives Carter of the 146th, Harris of the 138th, and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to clarify the provisions of existing law which grant an exemption from sales and use tax to certain machinery and equipment used on the farm in the production of poultry, eggs, fluid milk or livestock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 998. By Representatives Johnson and Thomason of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commissioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of said officers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 999. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to create the Perry Redevelopment Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1000. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 15-3, relating to jurisdiction over lands ceded to or acquired by the United States of America so as to provide authority and procedure for the acceptance by the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia of retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly in certain land by the United States of America; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1001. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Matthews of the 145th, Burruss of the 21st, Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th, Lane of the 81st, Sizemore of the 136th, Hudson of the 137th, Phillips of the 120th, Keyton of the 143rd, and others:
A Bill to amend Title 92, relating to taxation, so as to provide that property shall be taxed according to its just and fair value; to delete the requirement that the tax digests of the various counties must be approved by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
HB 1002. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 51-101 relating to what is exempt and who may claim constitutional homesteads, so as to change the amount of such exemption; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1003. By Representative Matthews of the 145th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Funston, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1004. By Representative Matthews of the 145th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Norman Park, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1005. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Burruss of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st, and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to provide for new education districts from which the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County shall be elected; to provide for the election of the Chairman of said Board of Education; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1006. By Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd:
A Bill to amend Article IV of Code Chapter 95A-9, relating to the control of outdoor advertising, so as to exempt benches erected for the comfort, convencience or safety of school children and the general public; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1007. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Cooper and Howard of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to increase the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1008. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to create an authority to be known as the Nuclear Ship Savannah Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1009. By Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Sams of the 90th, and Calhoun of the 88th:
A Bill to unify the governments of the City of Augusta and Richmond County; to create within Richmond County a single county-wide govern ment through the creation and establishment of a new political entity to be known as "Augusta-Richmond County"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1010. By Representative Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 nor more than 190,000 according to the U. S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1011. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act which provides for the election and terms of members of the Board of Education for the City of Valdosta, so as to

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change certain provisions relative to the election and terms of said members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1012. By Representatives King of the 96th, Russell of the 53rd, Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Tucker of the 73rd, Hill of the 127th and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post-trial pro cedures in civil cases, so as to change the provisions relating to physical and mental examination of persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1013. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the members of the Hospital Authority of Decatur County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1014. By Representatives Hill of the 127th and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to create an Energy Resources Conservation and Development Program in the State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1015. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Dept. of Public Safety and providing for the issuance, revocation, cancellation and suspension of drivers' licenses so as to provide for the issuance of honorary drivers' licenses to certain veterans who have been residents of Georgia for at least 20 years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 1016. By Representatives Milford, Mann, and Clark of the 13th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Franklin County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the feeding of prisoners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the .House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 973. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 53-206, relating to proof of majority for the issuance of a marriage license, so as to provide that a driver's license may be used as proof of age; and for other purposes.

HB 974. By Representatives Blackshear of the 123rd, and Taggart of the 126th:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 nor more than 195,000 wherein the sale of alco holic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be autho rized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

HB 975. By Representative Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 93, relative to the Public Service Commission so as to prohibit electric light and power companies from adjusting their retail electric rates and charges to residential customers through a fuel cost adjustment clause; to provide penalties; and for other purposes.

HB 976. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Brooks so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to provide for the numbering of Posts on the council; and for other purposes.

HB 977. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd, Egan of the 25th, and Harden of the 154th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Jekyll Island-State Park Author ity Act" so as to change the membership of the Authority; to change the provisions relating to officers of the Authority; to change the pro visions relating to quorums; and for other purposes.

HB 978. By Represenatives Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Clarke County upon an annual salary so as to increase the food allowance for the prisoners confined in the county jail; and for other purposes.

HB 979. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to require a seller of certain real estate to deliver to the purchaser a warranty; to specify the contents and coverage of such warranty; to provide for the waiver of such warranty; to specify the contents of such waiver; to provide a statute of limitations for actions on such warranty; and for other purposes.

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HB 980. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties of this State so as to change the population classification of said Act; to change the provisions relative to costs, fees and commissions; and for other purposes.

HB 981. By Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia so as to provide that eligible students must be full-time students as of the beginning of each school term for which such grant is paid; and for other purposes.

HB 982. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd, Rainey of the 135th, and Hays and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-15, relating to criminal damage to property so as to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles and motor cycles, including off-road vehicles, for recreational purposes on any pri vate property without permission of the owner of the land or his agent; and for other purposes.

HB 983. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the GOth:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Lilburn in the County of Gwinnett so as to change the election procedures for the governing authority of the said city; and for other purposes.

HB 984. By Represenatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, and Williamson of the 45th:
A Bill to amend an Act, relating to motor vehicle licenses, which has been codified as Code Chapter 92-29, so as to change the license tag fees for passenger cars, motorcycles and certain trailers; and for other purposes.

HR 242-984. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Resolution recognizing the City of Port Oglethorpe as an urban incorporated municipality; and for other purposes.

HR 243-984. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd:
A Resolution abandoning certain property in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, for use by the Brunswick Port Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 244-984. By Representatives Russell of the 64th, Phillips of the 120th, Sigman of the 74th, Carrell of the 75th, Richardson of the 52nd, Logan of the 62nd, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Harris of the 138th, Larsen of the 27th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others:
A Resolution creating the Area Vocational-Technical Education Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 985. By Representatives Blackshear of the 123rd, McKinney of the 35th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, and Smyre of the 92nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to Georgia taxable net income for income tax purposes so as to provide for certain additional deductions from Georgia taxable net income; and for other purposes.

HB 986. By Representative Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-19, relating to fraternal benefit so cieties, so as to permit such societies to compute certificate reserves on any table made applicable to life insurance companies; and for other purposes.

HB 987. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Butts County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 988. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 24A-4 relating to definitions of terms used in the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia so as to change the definition of the term "child"; and for other purposes.

HB 989. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 12:6th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, and Blackshear of the 123rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1204, relative to the installation custody and repair of voting machines so as to change the provisions relative to the number of voting machines to be provided; and for other purposes.

HB 990. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Commerce so as to provide for the membership of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Community Development by April 1, 1979; and for other purposes.

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HB 991. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Gilmer County on a salary system in lieu of fees so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expense allowance of the Sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 992. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a county commissioner of roads and revenues and an advisory board of Gilmer County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expense allowance of the commissioner of Gilmer County; and for other purposes.

HR 245-992. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain State-owned ease ment for highway purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 86. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to authorize the board of trustees to increase the normal and accrued contribution percentage rate of certain departments; to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Offender Rehabilitation; and for other purposes.

SB 126. By Senators Duncan of the 20th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-116, relating to the legal rate of interest on loans repayable in monthly, quarterly or yearly installments, so as to change the legal rate of interest on such loans; to authorize lenders to charge a service fee on such loans in addition to interest; and for other purposes.

SB 163. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to require the Department of Offender Rehabilitation to head a special task force to prepare and submit to the Governor, the State Crime Commission, and each member of the General Assembly a written report regarding services necessary for the education, training, rehabili tation and care of mentally retarded offenders; and for other purposes.

SB 237. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-705, relating to the challenge of jurors for favor, so as to provide for voir dire examinations and the practice and procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.

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SB 240. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; and for other purposes.

SB 241. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Fincher of the 54th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-960, relating to the enforcement of load limitations for highways, so as to change the schedule for paying damages to the State for overweight vehciles; and for other purposes.

SB 268. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Hamilton of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-10, relating to the practice of nursing, so as to comprehensively revise the law regulating the practice of nursing; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation:

HB 1024. By Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd, Evans of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the Ctiy of Macon so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts; and for other purposes.

Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 29. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Shanahan of the 7th, Vice-Chairman.

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Representative Rainey of the 135th, District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 15-107. Do Pass.
HB 939. Do Pass.
HB 937. Do Pass.
HB 872. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 574. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th, Chairman.

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 990. Do Pass. HB 875. Do Pass. HB 971. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 657. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman.

Representative Marcus of the 26th, District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Ecology, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Ecology has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 723. Do Pass.

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HB 605. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 31. Do Pass. SB 32. Do Pass. SB 41. Do Pass. SB 104. Do Pass. SB 127. Do Pass. HB 88. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 843. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 21. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th, Chairman.

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the house and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 191. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 452. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 837. Do Pass, by Substitute. HR 122-477. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

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Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Reso lutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 235. Do Pass.
SR 65. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 841. Do Pass. HB 568. Do Pass. HR 143-606. Do Pass. HB 572. Do Pass. HB 583. Do Pass. HB 484. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 440. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs (Local Legislation), submitted the fol lowing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under

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consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 355. Do Pass. HB 677. Do Pass. HB 678. Do Pass. HB 679. Do Pass. HB 680. Do Pass. HB 904. Do Pass. HB 930. Do Pass. HB 931. Do Pass. HB 932. Do Pass. HB 933. Do Pass. HB 938. Do Pass. HB 943. Do Pass. HB 946. Do Pass. HB 947. Do Pass. HB 948. Do Pass. HB 949. Do Pass. HB 950. Do Pass. HB 953. Do Pass. HB 957. Do Pass. HB 958. Do Pass. HB 959. Do Pass. HB 960. Do Pass. HB 961. Do Pass. HB 962. Do Pass. HB 963. Do Pass.
HB 965. Do Pass. HB 966. Do Pass. HB 967. Do Pass. HB 968. Do Pass. HB 969. Do Pass. HB 970. Do Pass,

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SB 117. Do Pass. SB 243. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committtee on State of Republic has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 178. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 152. Do Pass. HB 437. Do Pass. HB 120. Do Not Pass. HB 925. Do Not Pass. HB 237. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 683. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th, Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 315. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 780. Do Pass. HB 783. Do Pass. HB 784. Do Pass. HB 785. Do Pass. HB 742. Do Not Pass.

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HB 743. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th, Vice-Chairman.

Mr. Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 867. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 248. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 355. By Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Scott of the 37th, Holmes of the 39th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a board of registration and elec tions in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 3211), as amended, so as to change the provision relative to the elections supervisor; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 677. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County, approved Feb. 23, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 858), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other pur poses.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 678. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved Feb. 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2633), as amended, so as to change the allowance of the sheriff for feeding county prisoners; and for other purposes.'

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150-, nays 0.

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

HB 679. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Catoosa County, approved Feb. 10, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 1267), as amended, so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 680. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees, approved Feb. 20, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2047), as amended, so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 904. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County, approved Aug. 19, 1912 (Ga. Laws 1912, p. 1190), so as to provide that the town shall be a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession, may contract, may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded in the courts, and may have and use a common seal; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 930. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Greene County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, compensation, qualifications, substitutions and tenure of the office of the judge of said court; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 931. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Madison, approved October 6, 1891 (Georgia Laws 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to appoint a recorder of the Mayor's Court and fix his compensation; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 932. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison, approved October 6, 1891 (Georgia Laws 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and and councilmen; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 933. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Judge of the Probate Court, Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Morgan County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of com pensation, approved March 17, 1960 (Georgia Laws 1960, p. 2518), as amended, and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 938. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff and the ordinary (now Judge of the Probate Court) of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the provisions relative to feeding prisoners confined in the county jail; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 943. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County, so as to provide for a quorum at meetings of the mayor and council; to provide for a minimum number of votes for the passage of ordinances and resolutions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 946. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Charlton County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensa tion of the clerk; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 947. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff and judge of the probate court of Charlton County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 948. By Represenative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Charlton County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for a change in the disposition of certain commissioners allowed tax commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 949. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Charlton County; to provide that the terms of office of all members serving as appointed members of the Board of Education shall expire on Dec. 31, 1975 and new members of the Board shall be elected; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 950. By Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Waycross and Ware County Develop ment Authority, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2840), so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 953. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Chance of the 129th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham shall be elected by the voters of Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the com pensation of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 957. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Clinch County upon an annual salary, approved Mar. 30, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2897), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the automobiles used by the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 958. By Representative Sweat, of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Homerville, approved Mar. 4, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 1921) as amended, so as to provide the time period within which candidates shall qualify for the offices and mayor and aldermen; to provide for the numbering of posi tions of membership on the council; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 959. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Hatcher of the 131st and Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Calhoun County upon an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2946), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 960. By Reprsentative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Warrenton; to prescribe the corporate limits of said city; to provide for the government of said city and its corporate powers; to provide for governing authority of said city and for the election, terms of office and powers and duties of the members thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 961. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Lincoln County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the said sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 962. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the Act of 1922, so as to change the term of office, board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County from two to four years, to fix the term of office, to provide compensation for such officers, to provide for their election, to provide for the conduct of their office and duties, and for other purposes," as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 963. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lincoln County so as to change the salary of the Chair man of the Board of Commissioners; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 965. By Representatives Patten of the 146th and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Tift County, so as to provide that a member of the board of commissioners from commissioner districts 2, 4 and 5 shall be ineligible for the office of chairman unless he resigns from office by a certain date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 966. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Washington County, so as to change the method of selecting jurors; to provide for civil and criminal trials by a jury of six persons; to provide for the compensation for jurors; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 967. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Randall of the 101st and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Bibb County and providing for the drawing of grand juries, so as to provide that the grand jury shall be sworn when first empaneled and need not be sworn thereafter even though its life extends beyond the term of court when originally drawn; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 968. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 969. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Long County; to provide for the rights, duties and liabilities of said office; to provide for the election of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 970. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

SB 117. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Trion in the County of Chattooga, approved Dec. 18, 1897, as amended, so as to provide for increasing the length of the terms of the mayor, recorder and five members of the town council as the governing body of the Town of Trion; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend SB 243 as follows:
By striking from line 11 on page 1 the following: "$6,000",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "$3,900".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was reecived from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite consttiutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:

SB 271. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 208), as amended, so as to provide that the membership of the Council shall in clude the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his designee; to redefine the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit".

SB 278. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Russell of the 15th, Hudson of the 35th and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Reorgani zation Act of 1955", approved Feb. 2, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 10), as

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amended, so as to provide that the Adjutant General and the Assistant Adjutant General for Air shall be confirmed by the Senate.

SB 162. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and McDowell of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Mar. 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.Feb. Sess., p. 333), as amended, creating the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses and regulating the practice of practical nursing, so as to delete the requirement that an applicant submit evidence of U.S. citizens to the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses.

SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill relative to ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to counties having a population of 600,000 or more or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,0000 or more.

SB 295. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Chattooga County upon an annual salary, approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2996), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to deputies and other personnel of the Sheriff's office.

SB 307. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to recreate the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County; to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for election of a chairman and term of office; to provide for election of members and terms of office; to require bonds and oaths; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for a clerk.

HB 21. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 113-602, relating to the probate of a will in solemn form so as to provide that probate in solemn form may be had by the proving of the will by one witness if no caveat is filed.

HB 246. By Representative Ham of the 80th: '
A Bill to repeal Code Section 53-314 and 53-315 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the duty of the Attorney General to institute criminal proceedings under certain circumstances against the parents of a racially mixed marriage.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

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SR 83. By Senator Hill of the 2&th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the homestead of each resident of Heard County actually occu pied by the owner, but not to exceed $5,000.00 of its value, is exempt from all ad valorem taxation for county and school purposes, except certain taxes for certain purposes.

SR 89. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to delete therefrom the provisions relating to the Downtown Savannah Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional ma jority the following Bill Of the House, to-wit:

HB 514. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof the annual salary.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit:
HB 558. By Representative Smith of the 78th: A Bill to create and establish a small claims court for Lamar County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Lamar County.

HB 635. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Cusseta.

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

HB 361. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary so as to provide a housing and utility allowance for the sheriff.

HB 363. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the McDuffie County Small Claims Court so as to change certain of the costs prescribed for various pro ceedings in said court.

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HB 573. By Representative Irwin of the 130th: A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Edison.

HB 688. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilcox County upon an annual salary so as to change the method of paying the expenses con nected with said office.

SB 287. By Senators Hill of the 29th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to regulate the practice of orthotics and prosthetics; to provide for a short title; to define certain terms; to provide for a Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists; to provide for the appointiment of the members of the board by the Governor.

HB 693. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Thomaston so as to change and extend the present corporate limits of said City and to describe the new territory to become a part of said City of Thomaston.

HB 704. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Social Circle so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change certain provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen.

HB 705. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Monroe in the County of Walton so as to authorize the City of Monroe to provide community antenna television services beyond its corporate limits.

HB 716. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to change the compensation of coroners in counties having a popu lation of not more than 19,300 and not more than 20,000.

HB 717. Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Paulding County; to pro vide for the membership of said Board.

HB 728. By Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Tattnall County, Georgia to be known as the Small Claims Court of Tattnall County.

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HB 730. By Representatives Thomason, Harris and Johnson of the 8th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pickens County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to provide that ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more, or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 or more which are not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 7% per annum, and an additional rate of interest on the amount of such liability which ex ceeds $1,000 equal to the discount rate on 90-day commercial paper in effect at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta or any successor such discount rate established by such Bank, until paid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 162. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Examiners of practical nursing, so as to delete the requirement that an applicant submit evidence of United States citizenship to the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 271. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act, so as to provide that the membership of the Council shall include the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his designee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.

SB 278. By Senator Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Re organization Act of 1955", so as to provide that the Adjutant General and the Assistant Adjutant General for Army and the Assistant Adjutant General for Air shall be confirmed by the Senate; to provide for an in vestigation of the qualifications of appointees by the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs.

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SB 287. By Senators Hill of the 29th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to regulate the practice of orthotics and prosthetics ("Orthotists and Prosthetists Practice Act") ; to provide for a Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 295. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Chattooga County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relative to deputies and other personnel of the Sheriff's office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 307. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to re-create the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County; to provide for commissioner districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
SR 83. By Senator Hill of the 29th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the homestead of each resident of Heard County actually oc cupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, but not to exceed $5,000 of its value, is exempt from all ad valorem taxation for county and school purposes, except certain taxes for certain purposes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
SR 89. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the provisions relating to the Downtown Savannah Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 263. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:-
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and inviting the Honorable Maynard Jackson to appear before the House; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the Honorable Maynard Jackson has heen elected and is serving as Mayor of the City of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Jackson is desirous of appearing before the House for the purpose of welcoming the members to the City of Atlanta.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Honorable Maynard Jackson is hereby authorized and invited to appear before the House at a date and time to to be determined by the Speaker.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the rules of the House of Representatives be suspended for a period not to exceed ten minutes so as to permit said presentation.

BE IT FURTHER RESO'LVED that a committee of three, to be named by the Speaker, be appointed to escort the Honorable Maynard Jackson to the Chamber of the House of Representatives.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 514. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County, ktiown as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof the annual salary; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof the annual salary now or hereafter provided by general law for such officers; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officers shall be come the property of the county; to provide for the collection of all such fees, costs, and emoluments; to provide for periodic statements; to provide for the employment of personnel; to provide for the payment of the operat ing expenses of said offices; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County, known

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as the fee system, is hereby abolished, and in lieu thereof, said officers shall receive the annual salary now or hereafter provided by general law for such officers.

Section 2. After the effective date of this Act, said officers shall diligently and faithfully undertake to collect all fees, fines, forfeitures, commissions, costs, allowances, penalties, funds, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites formerly allowed to them as compensation for services in any capacity, and shall receive and hold the same in trust for said county as public monies and shall pay the same into the county treas ury on or before the 15th day of each month next following the month in which they were collected or received. At the time of each such monthly payment into the county treasury, said officers shall furnish the governing authority of the county a detailed, itemized statement, under oath, of all such funds received during the preceding month by each such officer and paid into the county treasury. The statement shall show the respective amounts of money collected and the source thereof for each such officer.

Section 3. The Office of Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County shall have the authority to recommend to the governing authority of said county the number of such personnel needed by his office, together with the suggested compensation to be paid each employee. However, it shall be within the sole discretion of the gov erning authority of said county to fix the number of employees and the compensation to be received by each employee in said office. It shall be within the sole power and authority of the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court, during their term of office, to designate and name the person or persons who shall be employed as such deputies, clerks, assistants or other employees, and to prescribe their duties and assign ments and to remove or replace any of such employees at will and within their sole discretion.

Section 4. The necessary operating expenses of the office of the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Banks County, expressly including the compensation of all personnel and em ployees, shall be paid from any funds of the county available for such purpose. All supplies, materials, furnishings, furniture and utilities as may be reasonably required in discharging the official duities of said officers, sh^Jl be furnished by the county and shall be paid from any funds of the county available for such purpose. The determination of such requirements shall be at the sole discretion of the governing authority of Banks County.

Section 5. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.

Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Irvin of the 10th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 514.

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On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 514 was agreed to.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 842. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 and creating the State Plan ning and Community Affairs Policy Board so as to provide that exclusive authority to appoint members of an Area Planning and Development Commission shall be vested in the member cities and counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers

Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson

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Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. 'McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler

Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush. Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats

Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bowman
Burruss Dean Holmes Jessup Jordan

Lambert Matthews, C. Miles Mullinax Sams Scott

Smith, V. B. Townsend Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 842 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 19. By Representatives Ham of the 80th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the election and term of office of said judge; and for other purposes.

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The following floor substitute, offered by Representatives Smith of the 78th, Tucker of the 73rd and Ham of the 80th was read and adopted:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of the initial additional judge and his term of office; to provide for the subsequent election and term of office of said judge; to fix a time at which he shall begin his term of office; to require candi dates for such judgeships to designate the places for which they are run ning; to prescribe the powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges and im munities of said judge; to provide for a chief judge and to prescribe his powers, duties and privileges; to prescribe the compensation, salary and expense allowance of said judge to be paid by the State of Georgia; to provide for the issuance of official papers and before whom heard; to provide the manner of drawing and empanelling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter; to authorize the governing authority of each county comprising the Flint Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment and personnel for said judges; to declare inherent authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Under and in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, one additional judge of the Suprior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit of Georgia is hereby added, thereby increasing to two the num ber of judges of the superior courts for said circuit.

Section 2. The additional judge provided for herein shall be ap pointed by the Governor and, when so appointed, shall serve for an initial term of office ending on January 1, 1977, and a successor shall be elected at the November general election in 1976 for a full term of four years beginning January 1, 1977, and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. The judge shall be elected as provided by law in all subsequent elections.
Section 3. Every person who shall offer for nomination and elec tion as one of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial 'Circuit of Georgia shall designate with the local party authority in all primaries and with the proper authority in all general elections the specific judgeship for which he is offering as a candidate by naming the incumbent judge whom he desires to succeed and thereupon he shall be qualified, if otherwise qualified to offer as a candidate for said specific judgeship and no other. In the event there is no incumbent judge in the place for which he desires to offer, the candidate shall qualify by announcing his intention to offer as a candidate for the office for which there is no incumbent.

Section 4. The additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint

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Judicial Circuit of Georgia shall have and may exercise all powers, duties, dignities, jurisdiction, privileges and immunities of the present judges of the superior courts of this State. Either of the two judges of said courts may preside over any cause, whether in their own or in other circuits, and perform any official act as judge thereof, including sitting on appellate courts as provided by law.

Section 5. The judge of said courts, senior in length of continuous service as a superior court judge, shall be the chief judge of the Flint Judicial Circuit. Such chief judge shall be responsible for the adminis tration and the expeditious disposition of the business of the superior courts of said circuit, both civil and criminal, and shall have power to make such rules as he shall deem necessary or proper for such purpose but not in conflict with the general laws of this State, which rules, when approved by said chief judge and filed in the offices of each of the clerks of the superior courts of the counties comprising the Flint Judicial Cir cuit, shall be binding upon the other judge or judges of said circuit. He shall be vested with the power to make all appointments whenever the law provides for the superior court judge to make appointments. Such chief judge may by published rule, or from time to time by order, allocate the jurisdiction and powers of the superior courts of said cir cuit and the duties of the judges thereof; may assign to the other judge or judges of said circuit such of the business of said circuit as he shall deem appropriate; may make and publish calendars, civil and criminal; may require reports from the clerks of courts of said circuit and the other judge or judges of said circuit relative to business of the courts; and generally shall supervise and direct the disposition of all business, civil and criminal, of said courts.

Section 6. The compensation, salary and expense allowance of said additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit of Georgia shall be the same as that provided by the State of Georgia for other judges of the superior courts of Georgia.

Section 7. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas and any other official papers issuing out of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit may bear teste in the name of either judge of said Flint Judicial Circuit. When issued by and in the name of either judge of said circuit, they shall be fully valid and may be determined before either judge in the regular course of business of said courts. Any judge of said courts may preside over any cause therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.

Section 8. The drawing and empanlling of all jurors, whether grand, petit or special, may be by either of the judges of the superior courts of the circuit. Either of said judges shall have full power and authority to draw and empanel jurors for service in said courts so as to have jurors for the trial of cases before either of said judges separately, or before each of them at the same time.

Section 9. The chief judge of the Flint Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to employ an additional court reporter for such duties and for such compensation as he sees fit up to and includ ing, but not exceeding, the remuneration of the present court reporter

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of the Flint Judicial Circuit as the same is now fixed or may hereafter be fixed by law. In the employment of said court reporter, the additional judge shall have the right to select and approve the individual to fill said position, and said court reporter shall be assigned to the additional judge. However, the chief judge, under the provisions of Section 5 hereof, shall be empowered to temporarily assign said court reporter to other duties in order to equalize the work load and when the business of the courts shall require the same.

Section 10. Upon request of the chief judge, the board of commis sioners of each county comprising the Flint Judicial Circuit is hereby authorized to furnish all judges of said courts with suitable courtrooms and facilities, office space, telephone, furniture, office equipment, supplies and such personnel as may be considered necessary to the proper functioning of the courts. All of the expenditures authorized herein are hereby declared to be an expense of court and payable out of each county treasury as such.

Section 11. Nothing herein enumerated shall be deemed to limit or restrict the inherent powers, duties and responsibilities of superior court judges provided by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Georgia.

Section 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron 'Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck

Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr 'Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs lark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman 'Colwell Connell Cooper Cox

-Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage

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Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, 'B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.

Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross

Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Carlisle Castleberry Collins Davis Harris, B. B. Hatcher Irvin, R. Jordan

King Knight Lambert Marcus Matthews, C. Mostiler Noble Oxford

Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Russell, W. B. Sams Townsend Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

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

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By unanimous consent, HE 19, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 656. By Representatives Sigman of the 74th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th and others:
A Bill to provide that no benefit, privilege, entitlement or preference shall be granted or available to any person under the laws of this State for his service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States unless such person shall have been discharged from the Armed Forces under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Sigman of the 74th moves to amend HB 656 as follows: On line 17, Section 1, page 1, striking, "due to medical reasons" and adding, "under honorable conditions or a medical discharge".

An amendment, offered by Representative Hawkins of the 50th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Russell of the 53rd moves to amend HB 656 by adding a new Section 2 as follows:
"Section 2. Any veteran who is deprived of any rights due to the provisions of Section 1 of this Act may appeal said deprivation to the Georgia State Department of Veteran's Services and the Department may, in its discretion, recommend restoration of any lost benefits, preference entitlement or privilege to the appropriate State Department and said Department, in its discretion may re store said benefits, privileges, entitlement or preference.",
and by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3.

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, as amended, the ayes were 102, nays 4.

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

HB 76. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforce ment of Support Act", so as to provide that the district attorney shall

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represent the plaintiff under the provisions of the said Act where the plaintiff is an applicant or recipient of public assistance or the obligee is a dependent child or the obligees are dependent children; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend HB 76 as follows:
By inserting on line 11 on page 1, after the word and symbol
"obligor;",
the following:
"to provide for the payment of fees for each case handled;".
By striking everything on line 27 on page 1 and everything oh lines 1--6 on page 2, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"spouse of the obligor. For such services there shall be paid to the County in which the petition is handled the sum of fifty ($50.00) dollars for each petition handled whether this State is the initiating or responding State. In all counties in which the clerk of the".

Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend HB 76 by striking "and the sheriff of said County are" on page 2, line 7 and inserting therefore "is", and by striking "and to the said sheriff" on page 2, line 10.
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, as amended, the ayes were 95, nays 12.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 76, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 635. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Cusseta; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

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Senate Amendment to HB 635

Amend HB 65 by adding a new Section 5.06 to read as follows:

"Section 5.06 Notwithstanding any other provisions herein con tained, this Act is not intended to and shall not be applicable to regulation of or over the property, activity, rates, services or operations of any electric supplier (as defined in the Georgia Ter ritorial Electric Service Act, Ga. Laws 1973, page 200.)"

and

by renumbering Section 5.06 as Section 5.07.

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 635.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 635 was agreed to.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and be referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations:

SB 196. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to delete the requirement than an employer by engaged in a business operated for gain or profit; to provide for uniform cover age of all school district employees; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SB 196 was referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 558. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to create and establish a small claims court for Lamar County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Lamar County; and for other purposes.

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1887

The following Senate amendment was read: The Senate moves to amend HB 558 as follows: By striking from line 6 of Section 1 on page 2 the following: "$1,500.00",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "$2,500.QO".
By striking from line 15 of Section 2 on page 2 the following: "be a member of the State Bar of Georgia,".
By striking from Section 31 on page 2, beginning on line 23, the following:
"an attorney actively engaged in the practice of law in Lamar County", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"a resident of Lamar County".

Representative Smith of the 78th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 558.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 558 was agreed to.

Representative Thompson of the 98rd moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations:

SB 245. 'By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to repeal Code Sections 54-108 through 54-115, Section 54-121, Sections 54-13>7 through 54-141 and Section 54-9911, all relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compen sation; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SB 245 was referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an insti tution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 881. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th, Carlisle of the 71st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951" as amended so as to grant the Governor the emergency power to provide welfare benefits to the citizens of Georgia; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 90, nays 0.
The chair voted "aye".
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 882. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Wood of the 9th and Carlisle of the 71st: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951" so as to authorize each political subdivision of this State to acquire sites for installation of temporary housing units for victims of disasters; to authorize political subdivisions of this State to acquire temporary housing units and to prepare or equip sites to utilize said housing units; 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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1889

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0'.

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

HB 393. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3107 relating to the allowable standard dedection; to amend Section 92-3108, of the Code of Georgia of 1933, defining terms of the Code relating to the taxation of net income, so as to conform their meaning to the meanings such terms have in the U. S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on Jan. 1, 1975; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Ways and Means moves to amend HB 393 as follows:
By striking the word, "Wherever" where it appears at the begin ning of line 18 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "Whenever".
By inserting a comma between the word, "Chapter" and the word, "it" where the same appear in line 19 on page 2.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 104, nays 1.

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

HB 599. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1513, relating to requirements for nomination and election in certain elections, so as to provide that certain candidates in primary and general elections are not qualified to be eligible as a write-in candidate in a run-off election; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 113, nays 0.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

HB 473. By Representatives Williams of the 54th and Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to provide that no gas or electric utility company or electric membership corporation shall cut off or suspend gas or electric service in any residence because the resident has failed to pay for or has failed to make timely payments for any appliance purchased from or any appliance repaired by such company or corporation; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Childers of the 15th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Banks of the 104th moves to amend HB 473 by striking on line 10 and all other lines "gas and electric companies" and by adding in lieu thereof "any public utility company".

An amendment to the Banks amendment, offered by Representative Adams of the 14th, was read and lost.

The Banks amendment was withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representative Childers of the 15th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted: (Howard Amendment No. 1)

Representative Howard of the 19th moves to amend HB 473 by adding the sentence at the end of Section 1:
"Payments received from a resident shall be first applied to the service.".

The following amendment was read and adopted: (Howard Amendment No. 2)

Representative Howard of the 19th moves to amend HB 473 by adding the words "agent or" before the word "employee" on line 16 thereof.

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1891

Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House reconsider its ac tion in adopting the Howard Amendment No. 1.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was reconsidered.

Representative Walker of the 115th asked unanimous consent that the re considered Howard amendment be again proposed but that it be amended so as to apply to the Bill after the word "corporation.", on line 16, page 1, in lieu of the end of Section 1.

Representative Howard of the 19th offered the following amendment in lieu of acting upon the request for unanimous consent previously recorded, which amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Howard of the 19th moves to amend HB 473 by adding the following sentence at the end of the first word "corporation.", on line 16:
"Payments received from a resident shall be first applied to the service, unless otherwise specified by the resident at the time of payment.".

An amendment, offered by. Representative Holmes of the 39th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Childers of the 15th and Russell of the 53rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend HB 473 on page 1, line 13, between words "residence" and "because", add the words "or business"
and
between the words "resident" and "has".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Banks Beckham Buck

Burruss Carnes Carrell Carter

Castleberry Clark, Betty Coleman Colwell

1892
Dixon Dover Foster, P. W. Harden Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Hudson Irvin, J. Lane, Dick

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Parham Parkman
Patten, G. C.
Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Randall Ray Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Scott Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Sweat Thomason Tucker Twiggs White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun Carlisle 'Chance Childers Childs Cole Collins Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton
Glover
Greer
Ham
Hamilton

Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Larsen, G, K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Milford

Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parrish
Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Sams Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thompson
Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett
Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire
Williams
Wilson
Wood

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1893

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Berry Carr Clark, L. Clifton Cooper

Edwards, C. W. Fraser Gignilliat Harris, J. G. Howell Lane, W. J.

Matthews, C. Miles Nessmith Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 42, nays 121.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Lane of the 40th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 473 as follows:
By adding "knowingly" after the word "authority" on line 17, page 1.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Bargeron Battle 'Baugh Beck Beckham Bolster Bray Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Cole Coleman

Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. F.

Hatcher Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lane, Dick

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Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Linder Long Mann Marcus MeCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Noble Oxford Parham Parkman

Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Richardson Ross Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow
Sweat Taggart

Thomason Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Carnes Carrell Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Daugherty Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Glover Hamilton Harris, B. B.

Hawking Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Irvin, R. Kreeger Lambert Leggett Leonard Logan Lucas McKinney Nix Owens Parrish Patten, R. L.

Phillips, R. T. Randall Reaves Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smyre Stone Thompson Wall Williams Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Banks Bowman Burruss Collins Cooper Egan

Evans, B. Gignilliat Harris, J. G. Harrison Lane, W. J. Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R.

Milford Nessmith Pinkston Smith, J. R. Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 110, nays 49.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

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1895

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham 'Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan

Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow
Stone
Sweat
Taggart
Thompson

1896
Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn

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Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West

White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives Colwell and Fraser.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Clark, B. Cooper Edwards, C. W. Gignilliat Harrison

Lambert Matthews, C. Milford Ross

Thomason Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

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

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence upon its position in substituting the same:

HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an insti tution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy; and for other purposes.

Representative Burruss of the 21st moved that the House insist upon its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 31 and that a Committee of Conference by appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like com mittee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members thereof:

Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Ross of the 76th and Shanahan of the 7th.

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1897

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:15 o'clock, P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to contract for or provide itself neces sary water transportation and essential services for its employees, other State employees, their families and other permanent residents of certain coastal islands; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster
Bowman Bray Brown
Buck Burton Carlisle
Games Carr
Carrell Carter

Castleberry Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty
Davis Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott
Evans, W. D. Felton
Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G.
Horton Howard Howell
Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irvin, R.

1898
Irwin, J. R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan

Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Thomason Tolbert
Toles
Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Burruss Calhoun Chance
Childs
Collins
Connell
Dean
Dent
Edwards, W.
Evans, B.

Glover Hatcher Holmes Knight Lambert
Linder
Lucas Matthews, C.
Miles Patten, R. L. Pinkston

Randall Reaves Sams Scott Sheats Snow
Taggart Vaughn Wheeler Williams
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

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

HB 876. By Representative Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973", approved Apr. 18, 1973, so as to redefine certain terms; to authorize the Commissioner to impose fees to cover the costs of giving examina tions; and for other purposes.

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1899

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Banks and Banking Committee moves to amend House Hill 876 as follows: follows:
I. by striking from the caption thereof on lines 21 and 22 the following:
"to provide for charitable exemptions;"
and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"to provide for non-profit issuer registration;"
II. by striking from the caption thereof on lines 64 and 65 thereof the following:
"which became effective under the Georgia Securities Act of 1957"
III. by striking from the caption thereof on lines 66 and 67 the following:
"under the Georgia Securities Act of 1957"
IV. by striking from Section 11 thereof on the eleventh line of subparagraph (e) (2) (ii) [at page 19, line 32] the word
"contained"
and substituting in lieu thereof the word
"contain"
V. by striking from Section 11 thereof on the fourth line of subparagraph (e) (4) (v) [at page 26, line 16] the word
"renumeration"
and substituting therefor the word
"remuneration"
VI. and by renumbering Section 26 as Section 29 and inserting new Sections 26, 27 and 28 to read as follows:
"Section 26. Said Act is further amended by striking Sub section (c) of Section 8 thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (c) to read as follows:

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" (c) Any security issued by or guaranteed by any bank or ganized under the laws of the United States, or any bank, savings institution, or trust company organized and supervised under the laws of any State, including any interest or participation in any common trust fund or similar fund maintained by a bank exclusively for the collective investment and reinvestment of assets contributed thereto by such bank in its capacity as a trustee, executor, ad ministrator or guardian;"
Section 27. Said Act is further amended by striking para graphs (2) and (3) of Subsection (i) of Section 9 thereof in their entirety, renumbering the present paragraphs (4) and (5) of Subsection (i) of Section 9 as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively and adding a new paragraph (2) to Subsection (i) of Section 9 to read as follows:
"(2) In connection with an employee stock purchase plan as defined in Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as now or hereafter amended, or a stock bonus plan, pension plan, profit-sharing plan or retirement plan for self-employed individuals qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as now or hereafter amended; provided, however, the issuance of any security representing an interest in a collective investment fund shall be exempt only if such security is issued pursuant to a plan established and administered by a bank organized under the laws of the United States or any bank or trust company organized and supervised under the laws of any state of the United States or sponsored by any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as now or hereafter amended, or sponsored by any insurance company licensed to do business in this State."
Section 28. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Berry

Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole

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1901

Coleman Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. C. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.

Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters

Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Beck Bray Burruss Calhoun
Childs
Collins
Connell
Daugherty
Dent

Evans, B. Greer Ham Hamilton Irvin, R. Johnson, R.
Jordan
Lambert
Lucas
Matthews, C.
Miles

Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Sams
Snow
Vaughn
Wheeler
Williams
Mr. Speaker

1902

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

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

HB 856. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 relating to the nomination of candidates so as to provide that certain county judicial officers and certain judges of the superior courts may be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear
Bray Brown Buck Carlisle Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis

Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton
Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones

Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Long Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Mostiler Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Rainey Ray Richardson

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1903

Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker

Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West White Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Bowman Crawford

Fraser Harris, B. B. Harrison Johnson, R.

Milford Parkman Wall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Beckham Berry Bolster Burruss Burton Calhoun Games Collins Cooper Dent Egan Evans, B. Glover Hill, G. Holmes Hudson Irvin, J.

Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Keyton Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Logan Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, C. McDonald Miles Mullinax Noble Patten, R. L.

Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Reaves Sams Scott Sheats Snow Thompson Townsend Ware Wheeler Whitmire Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 117, nays 11.

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

HB 687. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-13, relating to absentee voting in municipal primaries and elections so as to require the use of absentee ballots in all municipal primaries and elections; to provide the pro cedures for voting by absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elec tions; 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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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum

McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker

Wall Ware Watson

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1905

West White Whitmire

Williams Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Bargeron Beckham Brown Burruss Calhoun Childs Dean

Egan Evans, B. Glover Holmes Irvin, R. Lucas Matthews, C. Nix

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston, F. C. Randall Scott Snow Wheeler Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

HB 844. By Reprsentative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Presidential Preference Primary so as to provide for a proclamation by the Governor; to prohibit assessment of a qualifying fee for presidential candidates; to provide that such primary shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions governing general primaries; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 92, nays 4.

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

HB 110. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that in cases in which the minimum insurance required by this Act is cancelled by the insurer, upon receipt of notification of such cancellation the Department of Public Safety shall send a notification to the owner of such motor vehicle that the Department has been informed of the fact of such cancellation; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Ham of the 80th, was read and lost.

1906

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron
Battle Beckham Berry Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dent Edwards, C. W. Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Harden Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howell Hutchinson Irwin, J. R. Jackson
Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore Kreeger Leggett Leonard Logan
Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston
Rainey Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan
Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson Whitmire Williams Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Baugh Beck Blackshear Bowman Carter Chance Childers Crawford

Dixon Dover Foster, P. W. Glanton Ham Hill, B. L. Hudson Johnson, R.

Keyton King Larsen, G. K. Long Parham Phillips, R. T. Sweat White

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bolster Bray Brown Burruss Carnes Clark, L. Cole Coleman Daugherty Dean Edwards, W. Egans, M. J. Elliott Evans, B. Felton Glover Greer
Hamilton

Harris, J. G. Harrison Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jordan Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Linder Marcus Matthews, C.

McKinney Peters Petro Randall Richardson Sams Scott Sheats Smith, V. B. Taggart Tolbert Townsend Ware West Wheeler Williamson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 25.

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

Representative Wood of the 9th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 110 and that had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.
By unanimous consent, HB 110 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 292. By Representatives Howard of the 19th and Karrh of the 106th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds so as to change the amount of such minimum salaries; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds, approved April 2, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 380), so as to change the amount of such minimum salaries; to remove certain requirements relating to the effective date of certain salary increases; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1. An Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds, approved April 2, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 380), is hereby amended by striking Section 1 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:

"Section 1. Any other provisions of law to the contrary not withstanding, the minimum annual salary of each sheriff in the State of Georgia shall be fixed according to the population of the county in which he serves as determined by the United States De cennial Census of 1970 or any future such census. Each such sheriff shall receive an annual salary, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of his county, of not less than the amount fixed in the following schedule:

Population
0 - 5,999 6,000- 11,999 12,000- 19,999 20,000- 29,999 30,000- 39,999 40,000- 49,999 50,000- 99,999 100,000-199,999 200,000-and up

Minimum Salary
9,100 11,700 13,000 14,300 15,600 16,900 18,200 19,500 20,800."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 there of, which reads as follows:

"Section 4. An increase in pay resulting from the provisions of this Act shall not be effective with respect to any sheriff during his current term of office.",

in its entirety.

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

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Harris of the 8th, Walker of the 115th and Culpepper of the 98th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 292 by striking Section 2 of said Bill in its entirety.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Banks

Battle Baugh Beck

Beckham Bolster Bray

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Calhoun Castleberry Childers Collins Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Hamilton Harden

Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Horton Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Mostiler Oxford Parham

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Pinkston Phillips, W. R.
Ray Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Snow Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Townsend Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson Whitmire Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Bargeron Blackshear Bowman Brown Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Cooper Davis Dean Edwards, C. W. Fraser Glanton Glover Greer

Ham Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Jessup Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Long Marcus McCollum McKinney Milford Nessmith Nix

Noble Owens Parkman Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ross Rush Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Taggart Tolbert Triplett Tucker West Williams Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Berry Buck Burruss

Burton Carlisle Chance

Childs Edwards, W. Evans, B.

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Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. Mullinax Parrish Petro Pinkston Randall

Richardson Sams Sheats Ware Wheeler White Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 75, nays 72.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Evans of the 84th, was read and ruled to be out of order by the Speaker.

An amendment, offered by Representative McDonald of the 12th, was read and ruled to be out of order by the Speaker.

Representative Howard of the 19th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Harris et al amendment.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

On the re-adoption of the Harris et al amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Banks Beck Beckham Bolster Bray Calhoun Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cox

Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Felton Foster Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Hamilton Harden

Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Hudson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder

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Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Mostiler Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R. Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Snow Sweat Thomason Thompson

Toles Townsend Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson Whitmire Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Blackshear Bowman Brown Buck Burruss Burton Carnes Carr Carrell Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Cooper Davis Dean Edwards, C. W. Foster, P. W. Fraser Glover

Greer Ham Harriss, B. B. Hill, G. Howard Howell Hutchinson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Long Marcus McCollum McKinney Milford Nessmith

Nix Noble Owens Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Rush Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Taggart Tolbert Triplett Tucker West White Williams Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Baugh Berry Carlisle Childs Clark, Betty Elliott Evans, B. Harris, J. G.

Harrison Hill, B. L. Irvin, J. King Lane, W. J. Lucas Matthews, C. Mullinax

Parham Parrish Petro Randall Sams Wheeler Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the re-adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 81, nays 75.

The amendment was again adopted.

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The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committe, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Games Carr Carrell Chance Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Gammage Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Nessmith
Nix Owens

Oxford Parham Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Bolster Carter Castleberry Childers Crawford Daugherty Dixon

Egan Gignilliat Glanton Hamilton Hawkins Irvin, R. Irwin Keyton

Linder Marcus McDonald Noble Parkman Richardson Sweat Townsend

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burton Carlisle Childs Cole Collins Evans, B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hays Irvin, J.

Johnson, R. Jordan Lane, W. J. Lucas Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. Mullinax Petro Randall

Reaves Sams Snow Twiggs Ware Wheeler Williams Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 128, nays 24.

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

Representative Johnson of the 72nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 292, by substitute, as amended. He stated that had he been present, he would have voted "nay" thereon.

Representative Williamson of the 45th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 292, by substitute, as amended. He stated that had he been present, he would have voted "nay" thereon.

HB 413. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be sold by a retail licensee; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, HB 292, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Brown Calhoun Carnes Carter Castleberry Chance Coleman Collins Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Jones Kilgore King Kreeger Larsen, W. W. Lee Linder Mann Marcus McCollum

McKinney Miles Milford Noble Parham Parkman Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Reaves Richardson Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Triplett Tucker West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bowman Bray Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cooper Ham Harris, J. P. Hudson

Irvin, J. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Keyton Leggett Leonard Long Matthews, D. R. Mostiler Nessmith Nix

Oxford Ray Ross Rush Sizemore Smith, V. B. Stone Thomason Toles Vaughn Walker

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Blackshear Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell Childs Clark, Betty Cole Colwell Davis Egan Elliott Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Harris, J. G.

Harrison Hays Hill, G. Howard Johnson, R. Karrh Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Logan Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald Mullinax Owens Parrish Patten, G. C.

Rainey Randall Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Twiggs Waddle Wall Ware Watson Wheeler Williams Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 89, nays 33.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Connell of the 87th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite con stitutional majority to HB 413.

HB 218. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-7601, relating to interest on executions issued for taxes, so as to provide that such executions shall bear interest at the maximum rate of interest allowed within this State; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 92-7601, relating to interest on executions issued for taxes, so as to change the provisions relative to such interest; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1. Code Section 92-7601, relating to interest on executions issued for taxes, is hereby amended by striking therefrom the word, "seven" and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "nine", so that when so amended, said Code Section shall read as follows:

"92-7601. Executions on which interest allowed; rate; effect of imposition of penalties.

All executions issued for taxes due the State, any county thereof, or any municipal corporation therein, whether issued on assessments for permanent improvements of streets or sewers of said municipal corporation, or otherwise, shall bear interest at the rate of nine per cent, per annum from the time fixed by law for issuing the same: Provided, that this Section shall not apply to taxes or tax fi. fas. issued by any municipal corporation imposing penalties for failure to pay taxes."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 218 by changing the period (.) on line 18, page 1, to a comma (,).

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Commitee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 105, nays 3.

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

HB 32. By Representative Alexander of the 38th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34A-1204, relating to the time for opening and closing polls in municipal primaries and elections, so as to change the time for closing the polls in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34A-1204, relating to the time for opening and closing polls in municipal primaries and elections,

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so as to change the time for closing the polls in certain municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Section 34A-1204, relating to the time for opening and closing polls in municipal primaries and elections, is hereby amended by adding, following the words, "shall be closed", the following:

"; provided, however, that in all cities having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the polls shall remain open con tinuously until eight o'clock P.M. local time, at which time they shall be closed",

so that when so amended, Code Section 34A-1204 shall read as follows:

"Section 34A-1204. Time for opening and closing polls.--At all primaries and elections the polls shall be opened at seven o'clock A.M. local time and shall remain open continuously until seven o'clock P.M. local time, at which time they shall be closed; provided however, that in all cities having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the polls shall remain open continuously until eight o'clock P.M. local time, at which time they shall be closed."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 1.

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

HB 613. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Greer of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th and Keyton of the 143rd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34A-12, relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal elections, so as to prohibit all campaigning within two hundred fifty feet of polling place and to prohibit the carrying of firearms within two hundred fifty feet except by certain peace officers; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 34A-12, relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal elections, so as to prohibit all campaigning within two hundred fifty (250) feet of the polling place; to prohibit the circulation of a petition of any kind within two hun dred fifty (250) feet of the polling place; and to prohibit the carrying of firearms within two hundred fifty (250) feet except by certain peace officers; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Chapter 34A-12, relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal elections, is hereby amended by striking in its en tirety Code Section 34A-1206, relating to campaign activity within two hundred fifty (250) feet of polling place, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 34A-1206, to read as follows:

"Section 34A-1206. No campaign activity within two hundred fifty (250) feet of polling place.--No person shall solicit votes in any manner or by any means or method, nor shall any person distri bute any campaign literature, newspaper, booklet, pamphlet, card, sign, or any other written or printed matter of any kind in support of any person, party, body, or proposition nor shall any person circulate a petition of any kind on any primary or election date within two hundred fifty (250) feet of any polling place or of the outer edge of any buildings within which such polling place is estab lished, whichever distance is greater."

Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 34A-1212, relating to regulations in force at polling places, a new subsection, to be designated subsection (h), to read as follows:

"(h) No person, except peace officers regularly employed by the Federal, State, county or municipal government shall be permitted to carry firearms within two hundred fitfty (250) feet of any polling place."

Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitution al, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, sub sections, 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 in valid or unconstitutional.

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Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed; provided, however, if this Act or any portion hereof is disapproved by the United State District Court for the District of Columbia or if this Act is submitted to the United States Attorney Gen eral and he objects to the enforcement of this Act or any portion hereof pursuant to the authority granted to said court or to the United States Attorney General by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (U.S.C. Section 1973C) the prior law or parts of law shall not be repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Committee sub stitute to HB 613 as follows: Page 1, line 8, between the word "officers" and the semicolon insert the words, "and Security Guards". Page 2, line 7, between words, "government" and "shall" insert the words, "or certified Security Guards".
Representative Hill of the 127th moves to amend the Committee sub stitute to HB 613 as follows: Add at page 2, line 7, between the words, "to" and "carry" the word, "knowingly".

An amendment, offered by Representative McCollum of the 134th, was read and lost.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by susbtitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 90, nays 2.

The Chair voted "aye".

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 91, nays 2.

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

HB 807. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Ga. Electrical Contractors Act, approved April 8,1971, so as to grant the Board of Electrical Contractors the power to adopt rules and regulations for the enforcement of the Act; to grant the Board the powers to revoke or suspend the license of any

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licensee for violation of the Act or the rules and regulations of the Board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0.

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

HB 215. By Representative Glover of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend Section 23-1705 (3) of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to increase from $1,000 to $5,000 the amount of total contract price below which no payment or performance bond is required on certain public works contracts of the State counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 92, nays 3.

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

HB 708. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to provide sanctions against dealers who fail to register or renew their registrations; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 90, nays 0.

The Chair voted "aye".

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 0.

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

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HB 709. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to change certain provisions relative to the granting of additional franchises to motor vehicle dealers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 97, nays 0.

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

HB 710. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles approved March 23, 1972, so as to change certain of the pro visions relative to the sale of abandoned motor vehicles at public auctions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, nays 1.

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

HB 711. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved February 28, 1974, so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation of dealers for warranty service; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh

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Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. - Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham

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Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L.
Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert
Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Logan
Long Lucas Mann
Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix Noble

Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bolster Burruss Chance Cole Crawford Daugherty

Davis Egan Glover Hamilton Harrison Hill, G.

Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Jones Jordan Lane, W. J.

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Leonard Linder Matthews, C. McDonald Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

Ross Sams Scott Shanahan Smith, V. B.

Taggart Thomason Wheeler Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 0.

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

Representative Leonard of the 4th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 711 and that had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 309. By Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to formu late and implement a Statewide plan to regulate Public Safety Radio Services; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:
The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HB 309 as follows:
On Page 3, line 17, by striking sub-paragraph 3 in its entirety and renumbering sub-paragraphs 4 and 5 to sub-paragraphs 3 and 4; by eliminating Section 5, page 3, line 31 and substituting in lieu a new section 5 as follows:
Section 5. Consolidated systems. The Department of Administra tive Services may provide also for the consolidation, integration, co ordination and promotion of joint use of Public Safety Radio Services owned or used by state, county and municipal governments, except those municipal governments in cities of 250,000 population or more as deter mined by the 1970 Federal Decennial Census or subsequent Federal Decennial Census; and for the management and conservation of the public safety radio channel resources and may take such actions as may be necessary to manage and protect public safety radio services and to insure delivery of efficient, effective and economical public safety radio services to state, county and municipal governments, except those munic ipal governments in cities of 250,000 population or more as determined by the 1970' Federal Decennial Census or subsequent Federal Decennial Census.
The Commissioner, Department of Administrative Services, shall designate a director of the Statewide Public Safety Radio Services system,

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and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, the director shall be responsible for coordinating the system with affected state, county and municipal agencies.

The following floor substitute, offered by Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Colwell of the 4th, was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to formulate and implement a Statewide Plan to regulate Public Safety Radio Services; to provide a short title; to provide a declaration of intent and purpose; to provide for definitions; to list those items to be included in the plan; to grant the Department of Administrative Serv ices the powers to carry out the purposes of this Act; to provide an effec tive date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Public Safety Radio Services Act of 1975".
Section 2. Declaration of Intent and Purpose.
(1) The recent study of public safety radio systems of State and local governments shows that there is only a limited number of radio channels available to provide State and local governments with public safety interest; and
(2) That heretofore radio channels for public services have been assigned by the block allocation method on a first-come, firstserved basis with little regard to sound system engineering practices, so that some State and local government agencies operate inefficiently on very lightly loaded channels while other similar agencies must operate on severely overcrawded channels, experiencing severe cochannel interference and lack of proper range for adequate coverage; and
(3) That State and local government agencies in the larger metropolitan areas posses an insufficient number of radio channels to serve the public and experience skips in coverage and other inter ference connected with overcrowding; and
(4) That existing radio communications systems of State and local government agencies fail to meet the need for rapid interagency communications in times of emergency; and
(5) That Statewide radio communications planning will conserve the valuable and irreplaceable radio channel resource and will result in optimum public safety radio service for State and local government.

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Section 3. Definitions. As used in this Act, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section: "Public Safety Radio Services" means all radio services of State, County or Municipal Government as defined in Part 89 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.
Section 4. Department of Administrative Services to Develop State wide System. The Department of Administrative Services is hereby au thorized and directed to develop a Statewide System of allocation of radio channels for Public Safety Radio Services and to implement the system at the earliest possible time. The Department of Administrative Services shall be responsible for conducting all radio frequency channel searches and for the processing of all Public Safety Radio Service license applica tions to the Federal Communications Commission for State, County and Municipal Government, and shall have the power to approve or disapprove such applications for licenses consistent with the public interest. In developing such a system, the Department of Administrative Services shall divide the State into approperiate regions and shall develop a plan which shall include the following provisions;
(1) A recommendations provision which shall state the public safety radio needs for each State agency, county and municipality comprising the region.
(2) An interagency communications provision which shall depict the communication interfaces between municipal, county, and State entities which operate within the region.

(3) A frequency allocation and use provision which shall in clude on any entity basis each assigned and planned radio channel and the type of operation (simplex, duplex, or half-duplex) on each channel.

Section 5. Consolidated Systems. The Department of Administrative Services shall provide also for the coordination and promotion of joint use of Public Safety Radio Services owned or used by State, County and Municipal Government, except those county and municipal governments of 400,000 population or more as determined by the 1970 Federal Decen nial Census; or subsequent Federal Decennial; and for the management and consideration of the public safety radio channel resource, and shall take such actions as may be necessary to manage and protect public safety radio services and to insure delivery of efficient, effective and economical public safety radio services to State, County and Municipal Governments.

Section 6. Cooperation of Agencies. All agencies of State, County and Municipal Government are requested to cooperate with the Depart ment of Administrative Services for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Act, providing any information requested by the said Department of Administrative Services. After the effective date of this Act, no department, board, authority or any other agency of State, County or Municipal Government shall perform the duties or exercise the powers herein, except as provided in this Act, unless the Department of Adminis trative Services shall delegate such duties or powers to another agency.

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Section 7. Appeals. An Appeal Board shall be established by this Act to consist of the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, Director of the Forestry Commission, President of the American Association of County Commissioners of Georgia and the President of the Georgia Municipal Association or their appointed representatives. Any action or decision under this Act by the Department of Administrative Services affecting any governmental agency or entity may be appealed to this Board who shall hear the facts and upon adequate presentation, render a decision based thereon. The Board's decision shall be binding upon all parties thereto. The Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services shall call the Appeal Board into session upon the written request for an appeal by any governmental agency or entity.

Section 8. Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 9. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed, except this Act shall not be interpreted so as to repeal or amend the Telecommunications Consolidation Act of 1973, (Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 1261-1285).

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes

Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon

Edwards, W. Elliott, E. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

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Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus

Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey
Randall
Ray
Reaves
Richardson
Rush
Russell, J.
Russell, W. B.

Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives Dover and Ham.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Brown Burruss Collins Davis Dean Edwards, C. W. Egan Glover Greer

Harrison Holmes Irvin, R. Jordan Knight Lane, W. J. Matthews, C. McDonald Mullinax

Phillips, L. L. Ross Sams Scott Shanahan Smith, V. B. Ware Wheeler Mr, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 2.

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

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HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of detention of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless de tained in a room separate and removed from those for adults; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 859 by adding a new paragraph at the end of line 4, page 2 as follows:
(6) any appropriate place of security, only if the facility in paragraph (3) is not available and the detention is in a room separate and removed from those for adults and it appears to the satisfaction of the court that public safety and protection reasonably require dentention and the court so orders.

The following amendment were read and adopted:
Representatives Childers of the 15th and Gammage of the 17th move to amend HB 859 as follows: add on page 1, line 24 before the word), "approved" the words, "for children" and on page 1, line 27, between the words, "facility" and "to" the words, "for children: and to page 2, line 4, before the word "designated" the words, "for children" and on page 2, line 14, between the words, "room" and "removed" the words, "for children".
Representatives Childers of the 15th and Gammage of the 17th move to amend HB 859 by adding after the word, "crime." on page 2, line 19, the following: "However, in no event shall the child be incarcerated in the same room with adults."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 95, nays 0.

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

HB 860. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to repeal Code Section 24A-2304 relating to commitment of certain children by the Juvenile Court to the custody of the Department of Corrections; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

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

HB 527. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3303 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to reduce from two years to ninety days the time within which taxes may be assessed or refunds claimed as to any taxable period for which cor rections have been made by the Federal Internal Revenue Service; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Ways and Means moves to amend HB 527 as follows
By striking line 4, page 2.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Childers

Childs Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton

Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore

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King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax

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Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, R. T. Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sigman

Sizemore Smyre Snow Stone Thompson Tolbert
Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Chance Clark, Betty Clark, L. Dixon

Foster, P. W. Hill, B. L. Lucas Phillips, W. R. Rainey

Randall Sweat Thomason White Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Battle Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Carlisle Collins Connell Daugherty Davis Dean Egan Evans, B. Felton Gignilliat Glover Greer

Ham Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hill, G. Holmes Irvin, R. Jordan Keyton Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Marcus Matthews, C. McKinney Miford Noble Parrish

Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rush Scott Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Taggart Townsend Vaughn Wheeler Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 109, nays 15.

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

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Representative Wilson of the 19th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 527, as amended. He stated that he would have voted "aye" thereon had he been present.

HB 266. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the District Attorneys of the Superior Courts of this State upon an annual salary so as to provide for the payment of certain expenses incurred by the District Attorneys and official duties; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent further consideration of HB 266 was postponed until February 28, 1975, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975; known as the "General Appropriations Act", so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year end ing June 30, 1975; and for other purposes.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HB 169

The Conference Committee on HB 169 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to HB 169 be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

/s/ Paul C. Broun Senator, 46th District
/s/ Al Holloway Senator, 12th District
/s/ John R. Riley Senator, 1st District

Is/ Joe Frank Harris Representative, 8th District
/s/ Marcus Collins Representative, 144th District
/s/ Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr. Representative, 57th District

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act",

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approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508), is hereby amended by changing the revenue estimate so that it now shall be $1,638,000,000, and by striking the following:
"PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH",

and Sections 1 through 54, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ..__.._......-...._..._.._.-$ 7,786,000

1. Operations -.-.-..,,__.._---....._........--..,,,,.-.............--.. $ Total Funds Budgeted ......,,,,__-...-.......,,._-__-.._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ......................... ^

7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000

2. For election blanks and other election expenses .........................--...................$
Total Funds Budgeted ,,,,.,,._._.__..,,,,---$ State Funds Budgeted ....................................^

700,000 700,000 700,000

3. Georgia Education Improvement Council .........................................__....._.._-.. $
Total Funds Budgeted .......................................^ State Funds Budgeted .............................^
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Operations ...-......................^...................... .......$ Election Blanks and Other
Election Expenses ...............................................^ Georgia Education Improvement
Council .-.^-.-.--------.-..^-.---.-----$

86,000 86,000 86,000
7,000,000 700,000 86,000

For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, air travel expense and benefits for members of the Gen-

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eral Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and committees of the General Assembly, and each branch thereof; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; National Conference of Legislative Lead ers, Conference of Insurance Legislators, and Marine Fisheriers Compact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the Legis lative Branch; for the necessary cost of renovating and repairing the housing and other facilities for the Leg islative Branch; for cost of compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General As sembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee, Office of Legislative Counsel, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as authorized by law.

The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the ex penditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds ap propriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits ..._.__.__......__......$

2,186,000

1. Operations _,,__.__,,._,,,,___,,,,__,,_.,,,,_,,_$ Total Funds Budgeted __.......__._.._.-.___.......,,_......___..$ State Funds Budgeted ___..-..._._-..._.___......,___......._._.$

1,861,000 1,861,000 1,861,000

2. Tax Ratio Study ,,_.,,,,.,, ,,_,,... -.,,_---___._,,.,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_.......__......_.--...__.__-.....$ State Funds Budgeted .....___.......,,_....__._-...__.._.....$

325,000 325,000 325,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Operations ______..____._,,_,,-____,,_--______,,--___,,__,, $ Tax Ratio Study ...___...,,,,_-_.....___,,._.____...___.._...$

1,861,000 325,000

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PART II.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court __.______________________..__$

For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contri butions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allocated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Session, pp. 478-479.

976,601

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit-: Superior Courts ______________,,-____._..____$ 6,810,056

For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the pay ment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges autho rized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.

For payment of salaries, contingent expense allow ances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys
Emeritus.

For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Re view Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 3'58.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District Attorney Emer itus position established during the fiscal year.

Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $55,000 per annum

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for each judgeship created by law during the 1974 session of the General Assembly.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals __......,,_.,,....,,.__-_-.-...$

1,042,140

For the cost of operating the State Court of Ap peals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus posi tion established during the fiscal year.
Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court ..,,______.....,,__.__._....,,-....____._......___...$

118,980

For the cost of operating the Administrative Of fices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports _.._,,_-._,,.__,,_,,.$

62,000

For the cost of printing and distributing the re ports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission.
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission __________,,_____,,_____-_______,,______________-________$

5,000

For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: Board of Court Reporting .,,__.,,...........$

7,500

For the cost of operating the Board of Court Re porting.

PART III.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative Services.
Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services _--....._._-._-..._.--..._-.----..__..--........-...$

11,300,792

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1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:
Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ............................. .4
Capital Outlay .....-.,,_.___.............__...,,.,,_,,__...._._.._... $ State of Georgia
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ____,,______________,,,,_______________.__,,.,,$ Authority Lease Rentals ...................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................$ State Funds Budgeted ..-____.__.........,,..__.,,...__.___.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,595,699 1,690,000
240,000 3,112,753 6,638,452 6,638,452
0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $1,600,000 is designated and commit ted for design, project management and planning fees and all construction documents for the two State office buildings to be constructed above the proposed MARTA Station on Piedmont Avenue, and for planning, engineer ing, and design of streets in the Capitol Hill area.
2. Departmental Administration Budget:
Personal Services .............................$ Regular Operating Expenses --------.--.----..----.$ Travel _____________________________________...,,_...______..__._._._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.._._._..._... $ Publications and Printing ..................,,,,_._._.___.___...$ Equipment Purchases ................................^ Per Diem and Fees .......................................... ^ Computer Charges ................._..-.-.,,.,,_..._......_......$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ......._...-_,,-_____,,._.....-......_..$ Total Positions Budgeted

518,158 54,000 9,000 --0-- 6,300 5,400 2,700 18,300 613,858 593,738
35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ................................................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_-_--_____________________.$ Travel ...............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._,,_.___,,.,,.$ Publication and Printing ..............,,......._.,,.,,.........$ Equipment Purchases ,,----------------.--____,,._______. $ Per Diem and Fees ..............................................^ Computer Charges -...--..___._--____..-__.__,,.-..._.______...__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............._..........._..........,,.....$ State Funds Budgeted ,,._.._.___.__..___.._-._..__..._..._..__..$ Total Positions Budgeted

326,348 35,000 2,000 --0-- 12,500 1,000 --0--
745,792 1,122,640 1,033,640
21

4. Self Insurance Administration Budget:
Personal Services .........-....._-................_................__$ Regular Operating Expenses _--._.-_.________,,______.$ Travel _.___-_._................-..-...-.-..-._.-.._._.-___.,,.____....$

218,708 12,000 26,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.-..._._.._..._.$ Publications and Printing _._____._______,,_..___-._-__.____._.$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................I Per Diem and Pees __..___-,,._-__._--_____._._____-..____._-___....$ Computer Charges ...-_-_._...-_....._..$ Workmen's Compensation ,,_-_-___-_.-._,,_-___...-__.--__--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted _..._.._...._...__._...._..__.__.._.......... $ State Funds Budgeted _-_..-_.........__....-_._._-._...._..._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 3,000 1,000
--0-- 1,000
890,000 1,151,708 1,122,691
17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services ....-.__..__..._._-..._....-.__..__...._..........-_.$

Regular Operating Expenses -_...._..,,--.--_...-..--_..$

Travel ..;,,.__._.__...___..._.__..._....__...,,__.,,.__..._.._..__.__...._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,, ,, _. _ $

Publications and Printing __._____.____.___,,.__.,,_._...____.__.$

Equipment Purchases _,,___..,,__--__._-__--__,,,,__--._.--_-$

Per Diem and Fees _...________-.____.__,,_._________.__._.____.-__.$

Computer Charges .___...._-..._-.-..._...__..._._.._,,.._.....-...$

Total Funds Budgeted ...__..._-.._-...._...__...._..._....___$

State Funds Budgeted ,, ,,

_ - .......$

Total Positions Budgeted

681,305 93,861 12,600 --0-- 24,900
6,000 --0-- 13,500 832,166 832,166
53

6. General Services Administration Budget:
Personal Services _,,._,,_,, ... _,,_,,,,,,-$ Regular Operating Expenses .._...__,,,,_..-.._....__......$ Travel _-,,_.__ ,__._,,_,,_.___,,_____._,,_,,.__.,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._...._.-_--..._.$ Publications and Printing _.___.__,,-.___._____.._____.__.___...$ Equipment Purchases __---._.--.._-___--_--.---._-----$ Per Diem and Fees __.-_...,,_..-_.-----__..,,..,,,,.--_....$ Computer Charges -...__.-.__.-...__...__...,,...__-_-._....._...._..$ Total Funds Budgeted __...-_..__......__.._..._-...._...._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ..... ........................... ......._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

162,681 14,158 3,000 --0-- 1,220 866 --0-- --0--
181,925 93,747 13

7. Property Management Administration Budget:
Personal Services ....._......._......._......._........__...._.........$ Regular Operating Expenses .........__..._.._........_.....$ Travel .._....._.............._....._....._.........._,,........__............_..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..___--.....__._ $ Publications and Printing __...._.-...---..-..__..._.,,__...$ Equipment Purchases .__.-.___--.__.,,_._--__-____--,,_-.__j_$ Per Diem and Fees .__..,,-,,..__-..__..-.,,--.._.-_....__.._._...$ Computer Charges .._..._._...__...__..._._..._-..__....._...._....$ Total Funds Budgeted __..._......__.......,_......_........-._....$ State Funds Budgeted ..........._...-_...........__..._......_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

106,998 167,883
1,500 --0--
1,350 4,000 --0-- 12,000 293,731 153,848
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8. Data Processing Services Budget:
Personal Services ______________________________-.__.____,,_..$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.__..__,,_._-______._....._._.$ Travel ._._.__.____.__________.___________._..___.______._.__.____.._____.__. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________._____.$ Publications and Printing ______----_.__--.---_--_----$ Equipment Purchases _________-___..-________---.___-__--,,--_$ Per Diem and Fees .____._____.________________________.._.__$ Computer Charges _____.._--_._.__._____-___.__.__._-___--____.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._____.____...__.__._-.__._.----.$ State Funds Budgeted .___,,..___,,___.__.._._._.__.--___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

7,570,277 6,929,208
25,400 --0-- 51,000 54,336 25,300 --0-- 14,655,521 --0--
624

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:
Personal Services __._.___________._____.___..___...._.._._.._._..$. Regular Operating Expenses --____-._______._.________.__._.$ Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--_.._,,--_.__.$ Publications and Printing -____,,_-________-_--____--_____.$ Equipment Purchases ___________________________________ $ Per Diem and Fees __,,_----_____._--.___,,_--_______.___.$ Computer Charges ________________.-_-___.__._---___.._.---__$ Capital Outlay ______________.____._._____-____-_-____-_._______$ Total Funds Budgeted -______._____.__..__-____________.$ State Funds Budgeted _____________..___-__..____,,.-_.____$ Total Positions Budgeted

103,624 180,170
2,000 155,000 --0--
1,200 --0-- 3,000 96,000 540,994 96,000
13

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $96,000 is designated and committed for completion of the motor vehicle maintenance facility located at Confederate Avenue.

10. Communication Services 'Budget:
Personal Services _____________________________.______..$ Regular Operating Expenses __._________.__.__.__.._.__.$ Travel .__._____.-________-.__._______.-__________..____--.._.____._-___. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-__--._,,_--_._.$ Publications and Printing ____.______,,___________.._.._.$ Equipment Purchases ____-..____-____.____-.___._______.__._.$ Per Diem and Fees ___.__.._______----,,_____--.____,,_--__.$ Computer Charges ____________________________________,,______.$ Telephone Billings __..__.___.__..___.____-______.__________,,..____$ Total Funds Budgeted ..____.-_..________._,,._.____.__._____.$ State Funds Budgeted ___.____..____._,,_,,_______._____.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,067,682 217,646 9,000 --0-- 33,000 34,800 --O1-- 48,391
8,620,365 10,030,883
567,794 97

11. Printing Services Budget:
Personal Services -_______--..___,,_--_____ Regular Operating Expenses ----.--__ Travel _____.___--___________.___________.__-__--_-._. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

818,322 730,688
14,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975
Publications and Printing ........... ..^ Equipment Purchases ___,,,,.._._....__..__._..____._,,_.____.__..$ Per Diem and Pees ...................$ Computer Charges ___.____.,,.-....-.-._____----.....-.._.._... $ Total Funds Budgeted ........... ...^ State Funds Budgeted .^........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1939
167,672 45,825 --0--
4,000 1,780,507
--0-- 75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:
Personal Services ........................ ..^ Regular Operating Expenses ___,,___._______._._________.___._.$ Travel ................. ^^^4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--._-.,,..----.$ Publications and Printing ............... ...^, Equipment Purchases .....__...___-.,,...-.,,,,--_........----.$ Per Diem and Fees ___________.__-_--_._,,---__--.____--_----.$ Computer Charges .....................-..........$ Total Funds Budgeted .....,,,, ......,,$ State Funds Budgeted ____.__.,,____.____.._._-.__________.__...._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

76,493 399,400
1,000 --0--
5,000 4,000 --0-- 2,500 488,393 --0--
9

13. State Properties Commission Budget:

Personal Services .....................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ,,_._.__....--...._.__._____. $

Travel

-_.._.....-----,,----.--$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __...,,._._.._..___.$

Publications and Printing -.........,,.--_----.--.....,,. $

Equipment Purchases ___________-_______.----_..,,__________,,.$

Per Diem and Fees ............................. ^,

Computer Charges ....,,..._.__.___.--.....----,,.__.--.,,..--.$

Total Funds Budgeted ___........_.__.__-_-_._...._-___.__.$

State Funds Budgeted _...._.-.........._.._..___._.............._..$

Total Positions Budgeted

71,450 31,000
1,000 --0--
1,500 2,000 14,000 --0-- 120,950 120,950
4

14. Volunteer Services Budget:
Personal Services _.-..........._.___.__..___-__-__-.........._....... $ Regular Operating Expenses -...,,..--..----____..__.__...,,.$ Travel ..._....__.__.-._.__...............______.__-_-.--...-......__._._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^ Publications and Printing _______,,,,.... ___.,,._._.._...._...$ Equipment Purchases ,,.--_,,_-.,,----------....--..-.--..$ Per Diem and Fees ...------....-.-..-...--......--..--.-..-..$ Computer Charges __..__...________________,,..._-_--_________.______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................^, State Funds Budgeted ._.._._.._....__._............_._......._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

32,266 7,650 1,850
--0-- 4,500 1,500
--0-- --0-- 47,766 47,766
2

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..._.__._____-............,,....___,,__......._._._.. $ Regular Operating Expenses .__-__--.._.....,,......,,_$ Travel .............. .^.....^ ^

11,754,312 8,872,663
108,350

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ............ ^ Equipment Purchases _________________,,__-- Per Diem and Fees --......_.---.--....-- Computer Charges _._----,,.,,.--------..-- Workmen's Compensation ..._,,________._ Direct Payments to Authority
for Operations ___,,--....,,_,,---...-...,,-- Capital Outlay _,,______--___.__,,_--------._-- State of Georgia
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ................ Authority Lease Rentals .___--_--_._._-- Telephone Billings ... .____________..--....____--

155,000 311,942 161,927
42,000 848,483 890,000
1,595,699 1,786,000
240,000 3,112,753 8,620,365

Section 11. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture

$ 16,386,070

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services ....... ,,._..,, ..-...$

Regular Operating Expenses ................ ......$

Travel ......................

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--._......--..._. $

Publications and Printing ......_.___...,,..._...___.......... $

Equipment Purchases ........................ $

Per Diem and Fees ....................

...4

Computer Charges __----,,____.,,,,.--.--..---,,..-.....-----.$

Fire Ant Eradication .............................................4

Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................4

State Funds Budgeted .___..._.-_......._..._._._.........._.._._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,972,340 143,600 90,700 43,920 25,900 35,000 1,900 --0--
1,500,000 3,813,360 3,732,360
194

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services ...__.__-.........._.-.........-._.......-___._...$

Regular Operating Expenses ____________.._______._-- .. $

Travel .....___..___..- ,,-__.__-.,,....$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................^

Publications and Printing ._..__._..........,,_.__........___.. $

Equipment Purchases .......................................-........$

Per Diem and Fees _.,,,,--.....,,--........__......_...._.,,. $

Computer Charges ........................ ^

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract ........_._____......_.____..............._......._...__......_.._ $

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .......................................$

Poultry Improvement Contract .............................^

Veterinary Fees ...-............................$

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology .._..__._........___._..$

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease ..................

^

623,869 63,975 32,500 19,800 8,550 4,200 --0-- --0--
200,000
300,000 515,000 525,000
250,000
250,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1941

Indemnities ...................... $ Total Funds Budgeted .___..._...._....,,._..,,.._................$ State Funds Budgeted _,,.____..____.____.________.___.____._..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

250,000 3,042,894 3,026,644
51

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services .,,_.,,,.,,,,-._.,,.

$

Regular Operating Expenses ,,__._._____.,,________ ._._.......$

Travel ............................................ .^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_,,____-.___.-___ $

Publications and Printing .._._.....__....._.._._......_..._...._.$

Equipment Purchases ............................$

Per Diem and Fees ....................... 4

Computer Charges _...------.,,._...._._....,,,,--__----_..--$

Advertising Contract ..............................................^

Capital Outlay ..-___,....,,..._ ... ,,...,,,,.$

Authority Lease Rentals ................................. ....-^

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................^

State Funds Budgeted __.____.,,_.__..___.._________.-__ .-....?

Total Positions Budgeted

1,042,336 182,650 41,200 20,700 10,000 3,200 5,000 --0-- 35,000 670,000 945,000
2,955,086 2,794,086
97

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget:
Personal Services .......................... ...^, Regular Operating Expenses ____.__.____,,_____.._____.____.$ Travel _..____.,,__.,,_____,,____,,-__,,_._____,,_-__.,,____,,__..___._.____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -___--_,,.--__,,$ Publications and Printing ...........................$ Equipment Purchases ................................. ...^ Per Diem and Fees ---.._..-..,,,,._.,,,,-.-.------_----..,,-.$ Computer Charges ................................... ...^ Total Funds Budgeted ._____.-_._-.-_.__-_-___._-__--___-$ State Funds Budgeted __.,,._..__....._..-._..-.....-_...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,237,775 53,700
155,000 23,460 1,500 6,000 --0<-- --0--
1,477,435 1,477,435
126

5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ..__..._...._......_......_..._...._,,....__........$ Regular Operating Expenses ..-....--.._..._..-....,,.....-..$ Travel ...... ^..,^^...^.... .... ^, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--_..--._..-$ Publications and Printing ...,,.._... ..._....___..,,........_..$ Equipment Purchases --_---.._--._-._,,__---__.__-__--.___--.$ Per Diem and Fees ..-____.,__._.-_____.____..._,,.__.,,_._,,___..__..$ Computer Charges .......-- ...__..,,._....-...,,..__.-..._......_...$ Total Funds Budgeted ._-..._-...._-._...._..........-......._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ..-....-....-,...-...-........-$ Total Positions Budgeted

759,698 65,950 18,700
4,000 18,600
5,000 1,000 112,361 985,309 968,309
55

6. Information and Education Budget:
Personal Services __..__________.___,,._..,,_____,,___.___________.___ $ Regular Operating Expenses ............. ..... .$ Travel ....^ .............. .4

104,874 232,100
1,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_.___---.__.$ Publications and Printing ..-__,,..-.__-.....__,,.-._._......___.$ Equipment Purchases ....._.....__......,,...,,__..._.___....__.$ Per Diem and Fees ....._....____...-.._.._._....._,,,,....___...,,$ Computer Charges ___.._.._.....-._...-___.-_,,-__--_..__....--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._...._.__......._-....___-....._-..-....$ State Funds Budgeted ..,,_......_._....____.....___.__......___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 254,500
3,000 --0-- --0-- 595,474 595,474
11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget:
Personal Services ........................--..................--......I Regular Operating Expenses __,,------_._--___.-----.$ Travel ......__......_....___._.___......___..._..._.,,.....___..__.,,.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_--__.,,--_.-_ $ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ,,...__--....__--.....-_..-.--..,,..--_....$ Per Diem and Fees ,,____.____..___.___..._____.___.-__.___..._______-___$ Computer Charges ----.--_.---_----,,----_--_._----_,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ........ ._.._,,_._.....,,$ State Funds Budgeted ...,.._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted
8. Consumer Protection Budget:
Personal Services -..-._--...._.__...____ ...... $ Regular Operating Expenses __--___._.._____,,____._,,_____.$ Travel _.-._.._.__.....__.............__.....___...._._...,,....._..,,......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._._.___.__.,__.___.$ Publications and Printing ....._......._..__....,,....__........$ Equipment Purchases -- ...----.._....... $ Per Diem and Fees .._._...._..................$ Computer Charges ....._......_.....,,_.....,,__..........._.........$ Total Funds Budgeted .-,,-.----.--.. $ State Funds 'Budgeted __................_..-....___....._...,,._....$ Total Positions Budgeted

635,030 92,400 63,700 22,980 6,600 12,500 --0-- --0--
833,210 833,210
61
497,010 37,100 29,400 --0-- 2,500 2,000 1,000 --0--
569,010 569,010
38

9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget:
Personal Services --.----.----__,,.---..,,_.__...,,.....__...$ Regular Operating Expenses _...._......--....._._......_... $ Travel ._.._._....-__....___...,,___...,,_......_,,....__.....,,..._........_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____________--__.? Publications and Printing .......................................I Equipment Purchases _____________..,,_____.--_-..................if Per Diem and Fees -___....-__._...._....--_-....-__...--__..._._._.$ Computer Charges _..._----___--__.,,--..__,,---._----_.,,--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....__......._......___..................__..$ State Funds Budgeted _....._......_,,._...__._....__.-..._._-...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,217,476 57,200
115,000 35,160 3,700
2,0I00 --0-- --0-- 1,430,536 1,252,536
107

10. Meat Inspection Budget:
Personal Services ._-..-___.....__-___.,,...-.-_-..__..........._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.,,_____._______._____._._____.$

1,693,073 62,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975
Travel ___,,________.________.,,______,,_____________.___...__,,____,,___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,___...--____..--$ Publications and Printing ....................... ...^ Equipment Purchases .................................. ^, Per Diem and Fees ................................ ^ Computer Charges ,,_.._....____..--.....--...__,,._.--_..__...- $ Total Funds Budgeted ______.____._..,,_____.__,,__-_._.______._...$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1943
133,800 --0--
3,200 1,000 63,000 --0-- 1,956,673 797,006
144

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations and Construction .....--....._---.....$
Total Funds Budgeted ...-._---.$ State Funds Budgeted ................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

340,000 340,000 340,000
3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ___.________,,________._______.________._________...$

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel

................ .....^. ..... ...^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

Publications and Printing ..................$

Equipment Purchases ........................ ^

Per Diem and Fees _......._-.......__.,,......._..._._.._...._.__...$

Computer Charges ......................... ...^

Capital Outlay .................................. ^

Fire Ant Eradication .................... ...^

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract ....__........___-..._._-..-.....___....,..-......_-_._....._._.$

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .......................................... ^

Poultry Improvement Contract .................$

Veterinary Fees .._.-....,,._.......__.,,....-......._._......_._-..$

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology ......................%

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease _._..,,.....,,_..,,..$

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations and Construction ......-.----.......$

Indemnities ...............................................^

Advertising Contract .................................$

Authority Lease Rentals ............ ^

9,784,081 990,675 681,000 170,020 335,050 73,900 71,900 112,361 670,000
1,500,000
200,000
300,000 515,000 525,000
250,000
250,000
340,000 250,000
35,000 945,000

Provided, that of the appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $600,000 is designated and committed for construction and renovations at the Augusta and Thomasville Farmers' Markets.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative

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to Capital Outlay, $70,000 is designated and committed for a seafood outlet at the Atlanta Farmers' Market.

Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance.
Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance ____________________._____.____.,,..__.____.__________.___.$

1,297,843

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services ____________________.___...__._.__________..__..__._.$

Regular Operating Expenses

$

Travel ..,,...._......._...__.,,_..._..._..._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................if

Publications and Printing ......................................I

Equipment Purchases ______ ......____ $

Per Diem and Fees ._....._.__._...__.__...........__________________.$

Computer Charges ..........._....________..__.___._____________...__.$

Total Funds Budgeted ..................................I........?

State Funds Budgeted ..._......__._____.______.______..._._.__...$

Total Positions Budgeted

288,743 27,760 4,700 --0-- 10,500 1,500 4,500 23,000
360,703 355,703
20

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services .____-___........,-.........___..__.____________..__..$

Regular Operating Expenses __._._______.._.___._____________.$

Travel

........ ^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._...._._._.__..,,..$

Publications and Printing ___________________ ______________$

Equipment Purchases ........,,.-..-...._.._.,,._.._._..........$

Per Diem and Fees --......--..-...-...-.-.-.._...._.._..._._......$

Computer Charges --------.-----.--.----.--.__.--...-..,,_.$

Total Funds Budgeted _._..........................._.._...__..__...$

State Funds Budgeted .__.__..._........_......_...................$

Total Positions Budgeted

742,571 6,697
188,492 --0-- --0--
4,380 --0-- --0-- 942,140 942,140
57

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .._.._.........................._..._...._..._..........$ Regular Operating Expenses _._.....___......_... ... _. .$ Travel .__._.____._..........................___.__._.__..___....................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing __________________________ .....$ Equipment Purchases _______________________.,,._..____________$ Per Diem and Fees ._...._.._...._......................_............$ Computer Charges ............. .____.____________.._.________________$

1,031,314 34,457 193,192 --0-- 10,500 5,880 4,500 23,000

Section 13. Department of Community Development.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Development _.....__...-._.__.____._._...__.._.........._........_...$

7,782,463

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1945

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services ....................................................^

Regular Operating Expenses .__.__--_ ............ ... $

Travel

...

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _---.. . ..__..-..$

Publications and Printing ....................................^

Equipment Purchases ____,,____.,,__.._--_____--_.__.--___._--.$

Per Diem and Fees ..,,..._.--.. _.__._.,,.$

Computer Charges ._...._._......._........_._--,,..__.--.....--.$

Total Funds Budgeted .._____..___-._-____.____-,,--_---.-$

State Funds Budgeted .

. ..

...-$

Total Positions Budgeted

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services .

. ,,..

$

Regular Operating Expenses ................................$

Travel ........._......,,..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............. ......$

Publications and Printing ......

..... $

Equipment Purchases -.-- ... .._.__.....$

Per Diem and Fees .._......_...._.,,._,,_,,.._.-.._._._...._._....__..$

Computer Charges ...................................................^,

Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^

State Funds Budgeted .

. ..... $

Total Positions Budgeted

253,217 30,450 35,225 --0-- 2,000 --0-- 4,500 --0--
325,392 325,392
15
226,245 45,061
5,239 --0--
2,100 2,000 26,800 17,741 325,186 284,325
17

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services ......

...._. $

Regular Operating Expenses ......... -..$

Travel ....................................................................--...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

Publications and Printing ____.____,,..___--._.___._.._.--. . $

Equipment Purchases ........................................--...^

Per Diem and Fees _............-....-_...--..._._...._--- $

Computer Charges ....................................................^

Capital Outlay ................_._......_....-.._..........._...........$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^

State Funds Budgeted ............ .... ....... _._.. ... .... $

Total Positions Budgeted

629,465 413,624
30,398 --0--
300 6,100 42,300 4,000 18,000 1,144,187 1,144,187
70

4. Community Affairs Budget:

Personal Services .............._..._..__......_......____.-_........_.$

Regular Operating Expenses _._,,__..---....--------...if

Travel ...............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....---....----.$

Publications and Printing ._............_.,,...._.--.... .._.. $

Equipment Purchases _....._..._.............._--..._......-- ....$

Per Diem and Fees

........ ....^

Computer Charges __.._..._.____.._._____.___.,,____--_--.----..-$

Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ....^

State Funds Budgeted _...................._........_.......... $

Total Positions Budgeted

298,702 44,667 13,340 --0-- 6,448 1,215 2,215 --0--
366,587 122,196
18

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5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ....________._...__.____........._______.......,,-_--_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___-_._.._____-_________--___-$ Travel ____...._.____.-_-.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--_--_----.-- $ Publications and Printing _______.__,,.._.._______..._.......__.____$ Equipment Purchases .__...__._----_--_-._-------.$ Per Diem and Fees ....... ..._-._--..-,--$ Computer Charges ._....._ __.-.-_---$ Total Funds Budgeted ......._._-_._--.-,,.-$ State Funds Budgeted ............. ^ Total Positions 'Budgeted

493,599 296,350
26,200 --0-- 30,500 --0-- 68,185
2,000 916,834 842,791
34

6. International Budget:
Personal Services .... ....--,---.-$ Regular Operating Expenses ..___...._..______...__.________$ Travel ........................ ...^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,..____.___-.-...$ Publications and Printing ____..._________._._._______.._..-______$ Equipment Purchases ._....__.....--- ____,,----_.___.--.__$ Per Diem and Fees ...._______......___.,,_.........._.._.-.._.__-_-__.$ Computer Charges __..._.____.._.__.._.__.._._-......_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted ..................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

56,472 62,900 37,000 --0--
1,600 2,000 113,600 20,000 293,572 293,572
3

7. Advertising Budget:
Advertising _.._.__,,__.__..___..__.._____...._..._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... 4 State Funds Budgeted ......_..._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

750,000 750,000 750,000
0

8. Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions Budget:
Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions .____------__
Total Funds Budgeted ._......-.__-__.......__.. State Funds Budgeted ...................... Total Positions Budgeted

1,170,000 1,170,000 1,170,000
0

9. Area Development Budget:
HUD-701 Planning Grants Total Funds 'Budgeted _,,.___. State Funds Budgeted .......... Total Positions Budgeted

1,098,000 1,098,000
--0'--
0

10. Ports Authority Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals Total Funds Budgeted _____

2,850,000 2,850,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1947

State Funds Budgeted ...._._-_....-____-......-._.__-._._.._..$ 2,850,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

11. World Congress Center Budget:
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ....._.....$
Total Funds Budgeted -,,.._,, --.,,-.,,,,,,--$ State Funds Budgeted ..................... $ Total Positions Budgeted

3,043,478 3,043,478
--0-- 0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .........................^ Regular Operating Expenses _.....__--............._.__......$ Travel .......................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __...,,.,,,,.,,.___.$ Publications and Printing ,,..-_..,,_..__. $ Equipment Purchases _...-......,.___._...--....__--.......__......$

Per Diem and Fees -.,,-.-,, ._._.-.$

Computer Charges

............... ^

Capital Outlay .....................$

Advertising ................................. .^,

Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions ........__.._.._......__.__.... $

HUD-701 Planning Grants ...................................^

Authority Lease Rentals ...................^

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _........_.._-.........__..__,,.....-...__..-_.$

1,957,700 893,052 147,402 --0-- 42,948 11,315 257,600 43,741 18,000 750,000
1,170,000 1,098,000 2,850,000
3,043,478

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $18,000 is designated and committed to plan for the construction of a Welcome Center on 1-20 West.

B. Budget Unit: State Crime Commission .._..............._.$ 1,048,751

1. State Crime Commission Administration Budget:

Personal Services

............ J^

Regular Operating Expenses ......... ..^

Travel ..._......,,_.....-_.......___.............__._.....,,___.__........._._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... ^

Publications and Printing .....................................^

Equipment Purchases .....--.......--_,,......--.--_.._,,......$

Per Diem and Fees .................. .....^

Computer Charges ...........................$

Total Funds Budgeted .................................... .....^

State Funds Budgeted __..... -........_.-......_................. $

Total Positions Budgeted

532,361 234,950 21,000 --0-- 10,300
2,000 218,927 --0-- 1,019,538
65,001 35

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2. Crime Statistics Data Center Budget:

Personal Services

,

__

$

Regular Operating Expenses ___._._.._..._...._...............$

Travel .......-..___................................._..,,.___..,,.___..._._._.__..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._...__...........$

Publications and Printing .._.._...__.___......._.........._... $

Equipment Purchases ....................... ..^

Per Diem and Pees ....,,...,,.._.,,,,......._...._.._..._.._........$

Computer Charges ....................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ...............$

State Funds Budgeted

..............

^

Total Positions Budgeted

52,533 7,120 3,600
--0-- 500
--0-- --0--
7,155 70,908 -- 0--
4

3. Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget:

Personal Services ----------------_______.__.__________,,__-- $

Regular Operating Expenses .-,,.,,.___....._......_...._.$

Travel

._.__..__.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....,,...._._...__.$

Publications and Printing _._....._...___.....__,,.........,,.. $

Equipment Purchases ___.__.....,,,,-.__.....,,__.._.___..._.__.._.$

Per Diem and Fees

,,.,,.,,.$

Computer Charges ___.___..._.___.._..___,,_..._...................,,.$

Total Funds Budgeted ...._....................._._._.__.___.__..$

State Funds Budgeted ...._.__._--...__..___.-.,,___-...._....._$

Total Positions Budgeted

30,515 1,927 2,160
--0-- --0-- --0--
2,408 --0-- 37,010 --0--
2

4. LEA A Grants Budget:

LEAA Action Local _._.._........................................_.$

LEA A Action State ..--__.___.._.____..._.___..._.___.............$

LEAA State Buy-In

............... ^

LEAA Discretionary ..............................................I

LEAA Planning ___________________.______.______,,_,,._____.__._,,_.__.$

Total Funds Budgeted _.........-._._.,,..__..__..__..._._._.....$

State Funds Budgeted .._.._...__-__._...._.-_.-__._..-_.........$

Total Positions Budgeted

11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062 507,809 460',000
23,061,752 983,750 0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

..

.$

Regular Operating Expenses __............................._...$

Travel ............. .....^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.___.._..........$

Publications and Printing ._..........._......._........_......_..$

Equipment Purchases -_...._.........._........_....,,__......._...$

Per Diem and Fees ......_.__........................._......_....__.$

Computer Charges

............................ ^

LEAA Action Local

......................$

LEAA Action State

..............................^

LEAA State Buy-In

......$

LEAA Discretionary __________._______.____,,_____________.____._..$

LEAA Planning .......................................................I

615,409 243,997
26,760 --0-- 10,800
2,000
221,335
7,155
11,161,496 9,612,385 1,320,062
507,809
460,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1949

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Development, including ad vertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commissions. For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, including the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement As sistance Agency grants to local governmental units.

Section 14. Office of Comptroller General.
Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General .............._...--......

--..._.$

2,826,096

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services ...

...

$

Regular Operating Expenses ... ______.______.__.,,____..__...$

Travel

._...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_......__ .._.$

Publications and Printing .____.._____ .__.__.__________,,.___.$

Equipment Purchases ....:....._..._....-.....$

Per Diem and Fees _...__...._._.......__..._.._..._-.._....__...___.$

Computer Charges ..___..,,......-_.._--__...,,..----_..,,--,,--$

Total Funds Budgeted __.._-_.--. ____..,,.__.____._.__,,.$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

315,122 52,975
12,300 --0--
4,400 275
8,000 --0-- 393,072 393,072
21

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services ......................................................^

Regular Operating Expenses ..,,._..--,,..--...---._.___.$

Travel

.... ..._.... ... .........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... ..._..._.__..$

Publications and Printing ..._.........._...............-...._.$

Equipment Purchases ..............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^

Computer Charges ^.................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^

State Funds Budgeted .....-...._..._.. ...................^

Total Positions Budgeted

462,850 21,350 7,000 --0-- 26,700 500 6,200 25,000 549,600 549,600 40

3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ......._...__........_..._......._......__......_._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .......--.....-_....--_...--.$ Travel ._...._....__._...__.._..._.__....__....__.._..__-.__.__......_.. . ..___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--__.__--__..--$ Publications and Printing ......_....._....__..............._._.$ Equipment Purchases .....--....---.,,.-..-..---.._..--...--.$ Per Diem and Fees _--__,,--...... ....,,--.,..-----$ Computer Charges _....._...---,,....----.--....---.._--....--.$ Total Funds Budgeted . .._...___..._-._....___...-._...._._...._.$ State Funds Budgeted __..._._. _____..____,,______...___.... .___.. $ Total Positions Budgeted

205,099 19,200 14,500 --0-- 1,600 --0-- --0-- --0--
240,399 240,399
16

1950

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

4. Information and Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services .....__......,,....._.........,,......,,_...,,.__..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.__..__....._._._............_ $ Travel ....__.....-._......__...._._......._.....,,___._.,,._..._........_.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--.--.----$ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases --..._--...___---...._--....._--....--$ Per Diem and Fees ,,__._______.-________-_________--__________.___.-$ Computer Charges ..._._......_.......____.___.,,......__.____........$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._.......__.____.....__,,....,,..___._-$ State Funds Budgeted ___._.,,____.__...__.____________.______.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

331,324 26,545 14,000 --0-- 5,000 375 --0-- --0--
377,244 377,244
32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget:
Personal Services _____..._,,_,,___,,__.$ Regular Operating Expenses -...__,,......_.----..--.--..._.$ Travel -,--_-...___._.__.___.___._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...__.....__.____..$ Publications and Printing ...____.....___.....___......,,__......$ Equipment Purchases ,,--_.,,--._.___--.,,,,._--_,,----..$ Per Diem and Fees __..__________.______-___._____-______.,,___.$ Computer Charges ._-__----_,,_-,,,,_----__--____..--._$ Total Funds Budgeted ........__.......__-....._......-._.......$ State Funds Budgeted __,,,,_..________.________.____._,,.__.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

997,831 44,300
204,200 --0-- 17,500
1,950 --0-- --0-- 1,265,781 1,265,781
113

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ______--___.__--_.___-,,._.____-_____..______.__$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.__.--..___.---_____--___._.$ Travel ---__.___.._._,,___.._.___.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--__..._.--.__.$ Publications and Printing .,,,,_......___........_.......___,,..$ Equipment Purchases ----..___.---,,--...-----,,.__--.._.$ Per Diem and Fees __......__._._..___._..___......__........__....$ Computer Charges ._...._-.__.....-_._._.,,_......_.......___.,,._...$

2,312,226 164,370 252,000 --0-- 55,200 3,100 14,200 25,000

Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense ....._......___-...._._$

1,690,523

1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget:
Personal Services ._.___.....----.--_-__..._..__...__..._..____....$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._._,,.......,,.--...._.__....$ Travel ..__._......___......___._....______...___......_..._.__..._._....._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.,,--._.,,--____.$ Publications and Printing ....__..,,......__.....__.....___.....$ Equipment Purchases ......_...........,,-.....,,,,.._____._____.$ Per Diem and Fees ....._.__....._.._......_-_......--_....____....-.$ Computer Charges _.__.......__._.,,__..----__.._..__.._..___.._$

520,795 84,600 11,500 --0-- 21,500 26,100
8,500 --0--

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1951

National Guard Units Grants ._-._....__-..,,..._.-.._._.,,..$ Georgia Military Institute Grant ............. $ Civil Air Patrol Contract, .__....-._,,.....___,,..._..---...._$ Total Funds Budgeted ... ...... $ State Funds Budgeted ___..____._._-_.___.__________...______.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

2. Civil Defense Budget:
Personal Services .................... .^. Regular Operating Expenses _...._.._._.___._________$ Travel .......................................... 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__..,,--..._---.$ Publications and Printing ..................................--.$ Equipment Purchases ..-....._.--...-----.---. -- $ Per Diem and Fees ................ ......^ Computer Charges __.......__...,,.__.__.__.___.._--___--_._.$ Grants to Cities and Counties _____________________,,____...$ Capital Outlay ............................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................:.........................^ Total Positions Budgeted

3. Community Shelter Planning Budget:

Personal Services ....................... ^,

Regular Operating Expenses __..._...--..---. $

Travel ............... ^^^^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.____._.,,...._...$

Publications and Printing ......... _____._______._____$

Equipment Purchases .,,_......---_........_,,_----___----_.$

Per Diem and Fees ............................ ^

Computer Charges ........................... ...^

Total Funds Budgeted

........ ^

State Funds Budgeted -..-...-..... $

Total Positions Budgeted

200,000 16,000 --0-- 888,995
888,995 36
446,740 67,400 20,000 --0-- 6,500 50,000 100 --0-- 18,500 36,000 645,240
346,198 33
93,221 3,500 12,500 --0-- --0-- 2,000 -- 0-- --0-- 111,221 --0--
7

4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget:
Personal Services ...__-.....-....___._.....__-....,,_......__-_...$ Regular Operating Expenses _.....__,,...._.,,..-_._,,..--_.$ Travel -._.__._,,...____...._.____...-,,......._..-,,.,,......._-..-._._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.--___._...._.$ Publications and Printing ...................... ^ Equipment Purchases ............................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ______--__,,__--..,,,,. ..___..._._.........$ Computer Charges ......-..-_...---_,,_..,,_----,,----------$ Total Funds Budgeted ._......___.....__-..._-_--_._....-_.$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

61,060 145,270
3,000 --0-- --0--
5,000 --0-- --0-- 214,330 214,330
5

5. Service Contracts Budget:
Personal Services ._..__.__-__..__-._..__-____---_____-..__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.._--...-----....._--...$

1,065,606 146,808

1952

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

Travel ,,..._..._....._.....__..........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______________._--$

Publications and Printing ......................................if

Equipment Purchases .__.,,..-._.____,,_________________,,_.---_$

Per Diem and Fees ____,,______.._.__,,___._,,._____________________.$

Computer Charges ______________________,,_______,,_____._,,._..,._...$

Total Funds Budgeted ............._..___.._.....__._.._......_._.$

State Funds 'Budgeted _........... . .

... $

Total Positions Budgeted

1,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,213,414 241,000
112

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _.........$ Regular Operating Expenses .......--..--..............---$ Travel .....................................^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... .........$ Publications and Printing ..__..._...............__.__..._..___:$ Equipment Purchases ..............._..___._._.... .__...,,........$ Per Diem and Fees _.__.__._._.._..........,,..........._.._._...___.$ Computer Charges ..................^ National Guard Units Grants ................_._......_.._._.$ Georgia Military Institute Grant ._.._...._............._.$ Civil Air Patrol Contract ......................_._._.._...._._._.$ Grants to Cities and Counties ____________.________._._...___.$ Capital Outlay -_.__-_._...___._....._..._.........__.,,.._._.._...-_.$

2,187,422 447,578 48,000 --0-- 28,000 83,100 8,600 --0-- 200,000 16,000 --0-- 18,500 36,000

Provided, however, that of the above appropria tion, $36,000 is designated and committed for the ac quisition, housing, installation, electrical wiring, test ing, shipping and related costs for a 250KW generator.

Section 16. State Board of Education-- Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Education ..._....,,....$ 596,664,046

1. General Education Budget:

Personal Services

......$

Regular Operating Expenses .... ._...__,,___________________.$

Travel ...........................

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......... ....--.$

Publications and Printing ......................................^

Equipment Purchases ........................_.._._.............. $

Per Diem and Fees ........,,...._._.._................_._......._...$

Computer Charges ...................._._._....__......._...... .... $

791,286 212,551 48,819 --0--
68,504 7,600
37,683 --0--

MFPE Grants:
Section 11 Teachers Salaries _...._...._.................$ 277,861,900 Section 12 Teachers Salaries ............_._....__..._.._..$ 47,540,357 Section 13 Maintenance, Operation
and Sick Leave .........._........._.............._.....___.......$ 43,046,487

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1953

Section 17 Isolated Schools __..-._.._-___.___,,___.._..._$ Section 19 Travel ...............^

130,009 943,201

Non-MFPE Grants:

Mid-term Adjustment .....-..........-----------------$

--0--

Teacher Retirement ..............................................^ 28,804,648

Driver Education ................................i 375,000

Cooperative Educational Service Agencies ._....$ 2,502,000

Superintendents' Salaries ....................................^ 2,913,000

Instructional Assistance ......................................^ 7,000,000

Education of Children from Low-Income

Families (Migratory)

..-.-...--.$ 431,000

Total Funds Budgeted _______._......____----__-,,_-._-.$ 412,714,054

State Funds Budgeted ...

$ 411,626,701

Total Positions Budgeted

43

2. Early Childhood Education Budget:

Personal Services ........-$

Regular Operating Expenses ..._.._----........-....-.._.$

Travel ................. ............^^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.._----...--..$

Publications and Printing .........._....................._....$

Equipment Purchases

,,_ -

$

Per Diem and Fees ._.--___.______.__.___--..................._.._.$

Computer Charges _._.__._.__.___.._...._._--______________._.____.$

106,320 10,871 11,750 --0-- 4,700
500 600 --0--

Grants:

Pre-School Training ............................... 4

Pre-School Pupil Transportation .......................^

Education of Children from Low-Income

Families

._.---$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................9

State Funds Budgeted ___.__.___..__...-._-_-_______._.....__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

5,262,427 260,000
13,950 5,661,118 5,645,985
7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services .......................

^

Regular Operating Expenses ..-..-. .,,......-.$

Travel

.................................................. 4

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^

Publications and Printing .......................................9

Equipment Purchases .........................--.--......--.....^

Per Diem and Fees ....................^...........................^

Computer Charges

....$

1,796,166 151,519 133,428 --0-- 24,330 12,890 13,200
766,685

Grants:

High School Program .........................................I

Teacher Retirement

........................ .^,

Teacher Training and Research ....-.-..-.......___.__.$

Adult Education

................ ..^

17,827,199 2,075,260 1,094,853 2,279,000

1954

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Area Vocational Technical Schools _.__..__....___._ $ Manpower Development and Training ........._.$ Comprehensive Employment and Training _____.$
Total Funds Budgeted ............................$ State Funds Budgeted .__.____.._..............._-___..._..._..._.-..$ Total Positions Budgeted

28,651,570 3,160,000 1,319,471
59,305,571 39,351,431
123

4. Special Education Budget:
Personal Services ................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ......._.......,,____.___...__.$ Travel ____________________________._...__.._...._... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.__________.___.__$ Publications and Printing __________--___--.__________________.$ Equipment Purchases ....................................$ Per Diem and Fees ___..__.......................-____._______._.____$ Computer Charges __,,__,,____________--__---.___________________$

366,142 51,200 41,900 --0-- 2,791 3,500 3,000 --0--

MFPE Grants:
Section la Maintenance, Operation and Sick Leave .......................................$
Section 18. Transportation ............................^ Section 19 Travel ................................. ...^ Section 20 Teachers Salaries ............... ^

5,770,121 1,776,635
85,000 34,966,860

Non-MFPE Grants:
Instructional Services for the Handicapped -- .$ Preparation of Professional Personnel in
Education of Handicapped Children ______.-__..$ Educational Training Services for
the Mentally Retarded ....................................$ Tuition for the Multi-handicapped ___.____..___.___.$ Severely Emotionally Disturbed ....._______.______.___.$ Teacher Retirement ........................... ...^ Total Funds Budgeted ......................................4 State Funds Budgeted ...-.__-____-_--_---_......_..._....._-. $ Total Positions Budgeted

843,942
93,072
250,000 622,000 4,036,800 3,066,593 51,978,556 50,823,763
25

5. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services ...................1....................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses -.-.--.--..,,_.________________.$

Travel

................................ ^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... $

Publications and Printing .............._...__.__.___._._._______.$

Equipment Purchases ________-._._.--.--..--....................$

Per Diem and Fees ........___..-.__............___..-.___.....,,..$

Computer Charges ----------.._----,,-----.-..--.-....,,...$

Education of Children from Low-Income

Families .......-.-....-...-.--..--.--...---..-...-...-.......I

Total Funds Budgeted ....................:..$

State Funds Budgeted ......--............................... ^

Total Positions Budgeted

287,170 40,491 21,200 --0--
6,750 822 100
--0--
56,723,987 57,080,520
43,904 23

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1975

1955

6. Instructional Materials Budget:
Personal Services __-__,,__,,---_--_,,_--.____._______----.,,__.$ Regular Operating Expenses --__..----__---_---,,----..$ Travel ....................,,..,,.._._............__,,,,,,_.._........_..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--------__.$ Publications and Printing ,,.,,.-._...,,._._..._--..--_..$ Equipment Purchases .___--_----_,,._.------__--.------_$ Per Diem and Fees ......_..,,..........._..._._._.-.-__-,,..$ Computer Charges -.............,,...._._,,_.._......,,._--.--._..$

123,394 64,373 11,265 --0-- 20,988 10,000
1,000 --0--

MFPE Grants: Instructional Media _______--______._._,,______-_______,,_._.$

9,401,717

Non-MFPE Grants:
School Library Resources and Other Materials $ Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects..? Total Funds Budgeted _,,...-----.._._..._--..--_.__$ State Funds Budgeted .._..........__.--........................I Total Positions Budgeted

1,925,000 1,707,947 13,266,684 9,470,078
10

7. Educational Media Budget:
Personal Services -__._._._,,-.--------__.__...---------__-$ Regular Operating Expenses ..,,_..,,.............,,.-..$ Travel ___---.______.__._--_--_-___...----_-__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.,,.----..,,.._$ Publications and Printing ,,,,--............_..--..--.......$ Equipment Purchases . ............... ..._............_ .._.__$ Per Diem and Fees ..............-...............,,....,,....-._..$ Computer Charges _______ ,,__-.___._ ,,,,,,_-_______-__,,_.-__$ Authority Lease Rentals .__..._____._._.___..___--___$ Capital Outlay _....._.____.__....__._...__.._.____.___$

2,219,606 1,330,691
64,001 4,800 104,571 13,943 150,333 --0-- 333,204 35,000

Grants:
Summer Library Supervisory Program .__.__......$ Educational Television ___...........,,.,,.__...............__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .-........_._-..........-._.-_._-,,....$ State Funds Budgeted ..,,.__.___.__,,.._.,,___..............-__..$ Total Positions Budgeted

59,252 56,186 4,371,587 4,124,587
193

8. Pupil Personnel Services Budget:
Personal Services __,_____________-__,,_---___________-.__----.._..$ Regular Operating Expenses -------_--._--------_.$ Travel ...........___-.-...._.....__.-.-........_-.-._.__._,,_--._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --___------._...$ Publications and Printing .........__.._........,,_----_....$ Equipment Purchases ...,,--..--_..----_--..---------.$ Per Diem and Fees _______,,_______,,_....-___--_____-__--_-_.$ Computer Charges ....__.......------------.---------------$

255,417 33,917 19,300 --0--
1,400 250
3,919 --0--

1956

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

Grants:

Psychological Services ......................... ...^,

Guidance, Counselling and Testing .,,______..._..__.$

Total Funds Budgeted

.......... $

State Funds Budgeted ............................-.....--........^

Total Positions Budgeted

48,000 200,000 562,203 523,856
15

9. Ancillary Services Budget:

Personal Services

...............^

Regular Operating Expenses ....................................$

Travel ........................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.--..-........--$

Publications and Printing ,,...............'_..._._._.._.__._.._.$

Equipment Purchases ---------.-- $

Per Diem and Fees .................. ..^..

^

Computer Charges _.._..___.,,...__...._.._-...--_--._--__----.$

650,622 69,461 57,498 --0-- 12,433
3,984 6,699 --0--

MFPE Grant: Section 18 Pupil Transportation -_................._..$ 24,530,632

Non-MFPE Grant:

School Lunch __._..__.----$ 66,525,000

Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease

Rentals Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (Schools) ....................^..................^ 26,804,591

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ...................................$ 2,650,000

Grants Direct to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes .__..,,....._....................._.$ 676,197

Total Funds Budgeted ................................--....--..^ 121,987,117

State Funds Budgeted _.______._...._............-.._..._.........$ 63,602,840

Total Positions Budgeted

48

10. Statewide Leadership Budget:

Personal Services ........................^

Regular Operating Expenses ___________--_____....____._--_.$

Travel

......... ....^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing ...._________.___.__________________..$

Equipment Purchases __________.__.__.__._-----------_---. $

Per Diem and Fees .....-....___...._._.._..__-_.-_-_-_.....$

Computer Charges .................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted ___......,,..-..._..........___.-._._......-$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

604,432 51,346 42,100 --0-- 5,739 6,000 23,300 -- 0-- 732,917 658,561
37

11. Financial Services Budget:
Personal Services __...__.__.._.-_.......-.-..._.-._._.____._.._._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..______--__-._--__-.--,,--. $ Travel ..................................... ..^

248,716 19,194 17,939

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1957

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,___.___,,,,____$ Publications and Printing ._...,,..,,..__,,_........_.__,,......$ Equipment Purchases -._____.__---___._,,_--_.___,,....________,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ,,.._._.-.__._.._........_._._......__,,...___.$ Computer Charges ..................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted .._.......__...._.._........__.....-_._._.,,..$ State Funds Budgeted .-_.___..-...-..-._._.._...-.____...-....___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 12,376 2,148 --0-- --0-- 300,373 220,541
17

12. Program and Staff Development Budget:

Personal Services _._______..____________._____.._,,.___,,.____.__.$

Regular Operating Expenses ._-.-.--.,,__.----__...._--$

Travel

.._._____.__.

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __...._._,,.....___.$

Publications and Printing ___.....___...._..____..._..__._.....$

Equipment Purchases .-,,-....,,..__--,,--,,._--.--,,..----$

Per Diem and Fees

.................$

Computer Charges __... ..................... ..^

740,834 388,421
29,901 --0-- 14,467
4,947 13,360 --0--

Grants:

Supervising Teachers ___..,,--__.,,--,,--.,,--_,,.----.$

Supplementary Education Centers

and Services .._..__-...._._......_.__......__-.......,,...._$

Teacher Scholarships ,,_...,,__._,,._......_,,$

In-Service Grants .................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^

State Funds Budgeted

.,,.__.,,,, $

Total Positions Budgeted

145,000
2,509,951 131,000 490,000
4,467,881 1,694,604
58

13. Public Library Services Budget:
Personal Services -....__._-.....___._....__._......___.__......___...$ Regular Operating Expenses _..__._,,.--_._,,.--..__--...,,.$ Travel ___........__......-__-...-__-_..-..-_.....,,___........___....,,.._-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,____,,.,,.__.--.$ Publications and Printing ..,,....-.--.-.__..--.--_-_--..--.$ Equipment Purchases ___......._-.....__--_..__.__--.._.____-..$ Per Diem and Fees __....-._.-.....-..........-...-..,,_-._.....__-.$ Computer Charges __....--__..._.--....,,--_..---,,-_------.$

603,529 219,559
9,007 --0--
9,255 43,967
600 --0--

Grants:
Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ___.....$ Public Library Services and Materials __...._.__..$ Teacher Retirement ___________-._____,,-___._____________-__--.$ Public Library Construction _______-___._,,_-__._.._-_-..$ Total Funds Budgeted _.-.._-_--..._-......-_,,-.._,,_-.-$ State Funds Budgeted ............. -^ Total Positions Budgeted

2,435,000 2,080,917
203,078 1,745,000 7,349,912 6,589,526
59

14. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services ._.....__....,,_-._.,,,,--_.---.------,,---.$

1,518,566

1958

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses ...........__.__.........._._.__..$ Travel .______......__.___.____....._.________...._________.__.____._._________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .---.----$ Publications and Printing ,,_______,,,,.______.$ Equipment Purchases ............._____________________........,,$ Per Diem and Fees ,,__________,,_._____-______._.__._______.___._.._.$
Computer Charges .............,.................................$
Total Funds Budgeted ................................ i State Funds Budgeted ___________.._____._....______.___._____..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

161,420 31,907 --0-- 89,900 10,546
1,000
720,142
2,533,481 1,984,331
121

15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget:
Personal Services __._--.__________.__.___.____.____._.,,_____.____$ Regular Operating Expenses ------._.__._.____--_____,,$ Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............... ^ Publications and Printing ............................. .^ Equipment Purchases .................................. .^ Per Diem and Fees .___,,_.________.--___________.-____._.___._.$ Computer Charges _____.__----_____------__ __,,___.____________$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted _____._._________.____-_.__,,...___________._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

156,645 64,341 10,500 --0-- 11,100 1,000 66,200 --0--
309,786 202,522
9

16. Surplus Property Budget:
Personal Services _,,.______-_____.________-_._.___.______.___..__.$ Regular Operating Expenses _-----_--,,_,,--_--_--_--_$ Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._.._-__._.__,,_.$ Publications and Printing _____.___-___.______._._____________.$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................I Per Diem and Fees .-_...,,,,_____--,,_._______._--.....__.____..$ Computer Charges .__--_.--.....--.------..--------....$ Total Funds Budgeted .............,,-........._...._.......... $ State Funds Budgeted ......-.....,,-..............-_..........$ Total Positions Budgeted

394,208 142,319
16,000 --0--
2,500
12,000
--0--
--0--
567,027
--0--
40

17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget:
Personal Services ,,...-.._.....-.._...............,,..........____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.----_--.,,----_._--,,_.$ Travel _......_.---_.-....--._.._.._..-......_-.--._.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............--.___.$ Publications and Printing _______.--__._______---__-_.._.____$ Equipment Purchases -.--.-......------_.,,_--_------.$ Per Diem and Fees -__--.----.-.--...,,.-----.__----_--.-.$ Computer Charges .......--..-...,,_--......-...._.--.,,.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ...............................J$ Total Positions Budgeted

160,393 6,686 18,500
--0-- 750 500
--0-- --0-- 186,829 100,817
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Budget Unit Object'Classes:
Personal Services _.._._._________,,________.._..__________..__,,____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____-_----__,,__,,_-._____,,_$ Travel ----.________._,,-__.______._,,___.,,__.__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....,,--..----.$ Publications and Printing ._--......_.,,_....,,_.,,....__ $ Equipment Purchases _,,_______,,,,___-.__,,_,,,,_____,,_____$ Per Diem and Fees .--._._--..--...,,_--...._..._--..._--_.$ Computer Charges ,,,,____,,_-______._,,______,,_,,._____$

11,022,446 3,018,360
585,015 4,800
392,554 134,597 320,994 1,486,827

MFPE Grants:

Section 11 Teachers Salaries ..,,.__.____....,,_-......--.$ 277,861,900

Section 12 Teachers Salaries .-........_,,__...___....._.$ 47,540,357

Section 13 Maintenance, Operation and

Sick Leave -_---.,,---__..,,-.____---$ 48,816,608

Section 15 Instructional Materials ,,...--,,...---$ 9,401,717

Section 17 Isolated Schools __,,_____.___,,_____..___--.$ 130,009

Section 18 Pupil Transportation -- Regular .__.$ 24,530,632

Section 18 Pupil Transportation -- Special....$ 1,776,635

Section 19 Travel ._-.-........_.......___-........_._-.......,,_.$ 943,201

Section 19 Travel -- Special ...................__,,.......$

85,000

Section 20 Teachers Salaries ......_......._.__-......--.$ 34,966,860

Section 48 Mid-Term Adjustment .._._--_..._.--.$

--0--

Non-MFPE Grants:
Teacher Retirement _,,._.-....._____.....,,_........___........$ Driver Education ....__......................__......._.,,......_..$ Cooperative Educational Service Agencies ..... $ Superintendent's Salaries .....___........__.......__.......$ Instructional Assistance ....._..............,,-............-.$ Education of Children from Low-Income
Families ..-......--.......-.-...........---.............--.I High School Program ._..._..._-.-..............._,,_.-.....$ Teacher Training and Research ..__........_......._.$ Adult Education .._-,,........-.--...._-.-__...__-.-..._....$ Area Vocational-Technical Schools .__-.._....._....$ Manpower Development and Training ...._......._.$ Comprehensive Employment and Training _____.$ Instructional Services for the Handicapped -- $ Preparation of Professional Personnel in
Education of Handicapped Children _._......._ $ Educational Training Services for
the Mentally Retarded ......_-..-._.._-._...._--..-..$ Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped ......._..........? Severely Emotionally Disturbed -.......,,--...._......$ Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects $ School Library Resources and
Other Materials _.....__--...._---...__~--...._-...$ Summer Library Supervisory Program _......._$ Educational Television ..,,_.._._-.-.._....._...._.-.....$ Psychological Services _-......_..-....-_.-...._-_.......,,? Guidance, Counselling and Testing .__......._.,,....$

34,149,579 375,000
2,502,000 2,913,000 7,000,000
57,168,937 17,827,199 1,094,853 2,279,000 28,651,570 3,160,000 1,319,471
843,942
93,072
250,000 622,000 4,036,800 1,707,947
1,925,000 59,252 56,186 48,000 200,000

1960

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School Lunch ..................................................^
Supervising Teachers ...................................^ Supplementary Education Centers and
Services ........................................$ Teacher Scholarships _________________________________________ $
In-Service Grants ..................................$ Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ___.....$ Public Library Construction ______________.__________.__..$ Public Library Services and Materials _._.._......$ Pre-School Training _,,_________ ,,,,,,_.. __,,_,,_,,,,_$ Pupil Transportation (Pre-School) ._....._..._...._.$ Capital Outlay .__._...___..___._._______.____._.___,,._.____.__.__._._ $ Authority Lease Rentals ___.___________.__.____.___._._.___._.,,_-$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ................................... ...^ Grants to School Systems for A.L.R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools)-? Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes .......................$

66,525,000 145,000
2,509,951 131,000 490,000
2,435,000 1,745,000 2,080,917 5,252,427
260,000 35,000 333,204
2,650,000
26,804,591
676,197

B. Budget Unit: Institutions ._.._........-..._.............,,..._..$ 8,941,839

1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services -.__-............,,.,,...........-.-........__.._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ...__--...__..................__.$ Travel ......................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_.._..____,,__.--$ Publications and Printing ................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ................................. ,.^ Per Diem and Fees ..........................................$ Computer Charges --.....--.__,,........---_.,,_.__...__._......$ Capital Outlay _,,._..,,_._._----._,,_..._._.__.___.___.____,,$ Authority Lease Rentals .....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................. ...^, State Funds Budgeted .....................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,169,943 366,264 13,500 --0-- 4,150 82,000 --0-- --0-- 720,000 54,750
2,410,607 1,564,562
95

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services .................................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses ........__.,,--._................$ Travel ......................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..-.-...-,,.___._-_$ Publications and Printing ..........._._.__.._...,,...........$ Equipment Purchases ..............._-..___....-........__.___.,,_.$ Per Diem and Fees ._-..______..___....._--...---___.,,.........--$ Computer Charges _.....................,,....,,..............___.....$ Capital Outlay .-.-__.-._.,,__.___..........-._..___.____...........-.$ Authority Lease Rentals .__.___..................__..__.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... ...., .........$ State Funds Budgeted ............... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,025,664 298,720 12,000 12,000 3,300 110,000 --0-- --0--
1,313,803 49,315
2,824,802 1,720,374
82

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3. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget:

Personal Services ........................_____,,________,,__________$

Regular Operating Expenses --__...,,,,,,__,,----_--$

Travel

..........................................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -------------$

Publications and Printing ...................................^

Equipment Purchases ...........................................^

Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^

Computer Charges _--,,._..--__-----_----_--_------_--_$

Capital Outlay ................................................... .^

Total Funds Budgeted ....................................$

State Funds Budgeted ....................... .........^

Total Positions Budgeted

1,208,983
2,12,557 8,500
8,500 4,240 37,712 6,600
--0-- 313,500 1,800,592 1,641,838
151

4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:

Personal Services ........................................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel .........................................................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...............$

Publications and Printing ...----...........................If

Equipment Purchases .....................................$

Per Diem and Fees .................................................^

Computer Charges ...................................................^

Capital Outlay ...................................................^

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................^

State Funds Budgeted

.................^

Total Positions Budgeted

2,347,442 394,296 4,000
2,200 --0-- 20,000
1,000 --0-- 35,000
23,400 2,827,338
2,521,552
284

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services ..........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses _.__..___..__._,,.................$ Travel ____.__._.---._-__-.___.___.__..___._,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing ....................................$ Equipment Purchases --.--.------.._......_,,..,,,,____._$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................^ Computer Charges .................................................^ Capital Outlay .........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ........... ......^ Total Positions Budgeted

492,061 226,062
4,300 24,000
500 40,122 2,000 --0-- 43,000 832,045 787,446
51

6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget:
Personal Services .............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...--_..__------------$ Travel ..................................-.........-.........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................$ Publications and Printing ................................^ Equipment Purchases ........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ..............................................^ Computer Charges _._...-..-..---,,....-__-.__._................%

757,733 131,521 10,000 -- 0--
1,560 32,822 --0-- --0--

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Capital Outlay ,,_._______._____ Total Funds Budgeted .._ State Funds Budgeted ._. Total Positions Budgeted

--0--
933,636 706,067
58

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ________________._..__...._,,___._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........................$ Travel __-.-___--____________--,,_,,_,,._,,,,_.__________-_____-_______. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._----------.$ Publications and Printing ________,,__,,,,,,---,,------.$ Equipment Purchases ................................_____________$ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................$ Computer Charges ...............................................^ Capital Outlay ...............................^.........................i Authority Lease Rentals ......................... ...^

7,001,826 1,629,420
52,300 46,700 13,750 322,656 9,600 --0-- 2,425,303 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropri ated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a con tinuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.

Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer con tributions to the Teachers' Retirement System appli cable to such salary.

Provided, that the amount of $7,000,000 in Grants to Local School Systems for supplemental instructors and aides shall be used to provide assistance in the elementary grades in the form of additional certificated and noncertificated personnel to assist classroom teach ers in providing intensive instruction and training in order to enable all students to achieve in the various subject matter areas in accordance with their poten tial abilities.

Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini-buses" transportation program for Special Education Students.

Provided, that of the above appropriaton, relative to department operations, $75,000 is designated and committed for the Professional Practices Commission.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, rela tive to special education, $27,500 is designated and com mitted for payment to the Houston County Board of

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Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and com mitted for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.

Provided, that State funds appropriated to match federal Manpower Development and Training funds may be utilized in a State approved adult basic edu cation program if federal requirements do not neces sitate the use of these funds for matching Manpower Development and Training funds.

Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 11, 12 and 20 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.

Provided, that of the funds appropriated in this Section, the Department is authorized to utilize up to $5,000,000 to fund the Equalization Program authorized in HB 57, subject to prior approval by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees.

Provided, that of the above appropriation for department operations, relative to Pre-school Training for the Handicapped, the Diagnostic Classification and Testing Services Program initiated in FY 1973 under Act No. 1234, Ga. Laws 1972, p. 722, shall be funded at the continuation level in F. Y. 1975, the remainder of such appropriation shall be used and expended for a half-day Pre-school Training program for five-year-old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped, and for no other purpose.

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,650,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Of the $2,650,000 appropriated above, $300,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of constructing comprehensive high schools. The allocation of funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current increased average daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolida tion within a system, renovations, outstanding local ef fort of school systems, age and conditions of existing school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that classroom need is the basis of distribution.

1964

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to High School Grants, $50,000 is designated and com mitted for new equipment and repairing existing equip ment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds allocated per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System $ 805,000

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:
Personal Services ________..___,,__ ,,-_..- -- -..$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................... .......^4 Travel __............................,,.....................,,...._._..-.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.....--.,,......$ Publications and Printing ............................... ..^ Equipment Purchases --_..---.,,..--._,,--------------$ Per Diem and Fees ..............................................$ Computer Charges .....................................,..............$ Employer Contributions ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ......................$ State Funds Budgeted ......................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

514,577 77,000
7,000 --0--
8,000 3,000 65,000 108,000 805,000 1,587,577 805,000
43

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ............................................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses ............................ ^

Travel

........................................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----------$

Publications and Printing .............................$

Equipment Purchases .................................... ^

Per Diem and Fees ..................................... ..^

Computer Charges ..............................................$

Employer Contributions ....................$

514,577 77,000 7,000 --0-- 8,000 3,000 65,000 108,000 805,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $800,000 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 58.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $5,000 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 346.

Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ....._.....____-__..._._.$ 9,073,047

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1. Reforestation Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,,,_--..........._.,,......$ Travel ................................................................ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___,,--------_..$ Publications and Printing .,___........_.,,...........,,,,....$ Equipment Purchases ........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................I Computer Charges ....................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .......................... .......^, State Funds Budgeted ._.....,,__._.........__...__......_,,___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

399,964 291,630
2,566 38,160
426 16,845 20,458 7,386
777,435 276,812
26

2. State Forests Budget:
Personal Services ............................................ ^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,..._.____--___.,,.....--_.....$ Travel ----........__-_--........-.._.--.-..-.-_._.._...._.,,_.........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....------....--$ Publications and Printing ..,,,,..........___._....,,,,,,_..$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................$ Per Diem and Fees ........................................... .^ Computer Charges ...................................................$ Ware County Ad Valorem Tax ........................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ...^ State Funds Budgeted .................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

75,313 10,481
92 --0--
665 4,420
2,400
--0-- 57,946.18 151,317.18 --0--
6

3. Field Services Budget:
Personal Services ______.._,,,,-_,,______,,,,,,_______,,-___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ............................... ^ Travel ...,,._.........-.-.,,..-....-......._-........-....,,_.......-.-__-._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _......,,__--..... $ Publications and Printing ....__.-._..-_-...___-----....___.$ Equipment Purchases ......._-_-..........,,.-.........____.......$ Per Diem and Fees ___........._._........._--..-.....___._-........$ Computer Charges __...-.......-..__..-...,,._,,.___-...-.-..____..$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................$ State Funds Budgeted __._-._.....-,,_-_....._.__-........_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

8,130,137 1,576,221
8,684 962,397 12,995 140,390 140,580 23,481 11,054,885 8,314,820
806

4. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services _,,___-___..____,,_--__--_,,,,____..____.____,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._..--.-------,,___._..$ Travel ............ ........ ..........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .______...-,,____..$ Publications and Printing ............................$ Equipment Purchases .....................^ .............. .^ Per Diem and Fees ................................. .........^ Computer Charges ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................ .....^ State Funds Budgeted ......................... ^. Total Positions Budgeted

389,179 76,794 10,012 3,500 18,358 7,061 2,000 40,800 547,704 481,415
25

1966

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ...---_________................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,.........--...._,,........ $ Travel ---______._.-_____________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_.____.___. $ Publications and Printing .....__.___................._.,,__...$ Equipment Purchases .................................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................... $ Computer Charges .................................. ..^ Ware County Ad Valorem Tax ............................^

8,994,593 1,955,126
81,354 1,004,057
32,444 168,716 165,438 71,667 57,946.18

Section 19. Forest Research Council. Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ................___.$

667,631

1. Forest Research Council Budget:
Personal Services _,,,,.____________,,,,,,_,,_______$ Regular Operating Expenses ----------------...$ Travel ........ ...............------.------....----^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,.--......-_._ $ Publications and Printing _.____________________.,,$ Equipment Purchases ----------------..--------.----..$ Per Diem, and Fees _..--.------.._.........__-.-------.$ Computer Charges ........................----------------.^ Total Funds Budgeted ._-_-_..................._...___,,,,_.._.$ State Funds Budgeted ................... .------.^ Total Positions Budgeted

99,615 32,550 4,364 --0-- 18,000
1,000 500
--0-- 156,029 154,631
7

2. Contractual Research Budget:
Contractual Research Expense ._____,--------$ Total Funds Budgeted .........-_-,,.....-..__.--..--__-...$ State Funds Budgeted ...............--------........$ Total Positions Budgeted

535,910 535,910 513,000
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ......................................$

Regular Operating Expenses -...--__,,._-.----.....___.$

Travel ..................................

.^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,__--......._._.$

Publications and Printing ________.__.___.__,,._______.________.$

Equipment Purchases ................ ..........^

Per Diem and Fees ............................ ....^

Computer Charges ____--_,,__.__------,,.___,,_-----__-:_--.. $

Contractual Research Expense ._............--____.__.._...$

99,615 32,550
4,364 --0-- 18,000
1,000 500
--0-- 535,910

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation _,,.,,.$

6,795,600

1. General Administration Budget: Personal Services _--.---------,,----

339,925

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Regular Operating Expenses .........................^ Travel ................................... ...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. ^ Publications and Printing _,,_____--___________,,--,,_,,___$ Equipment Purchases _,,__,,--_----------------..__----$ Per Diem and Fees .............................................$ Computer Charges __,,__,,_._______________.__.-----_______,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........,,..,,__.._..............__...$ State Funds Budgeted ..................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1967
83,338 10,350 19,200 2,650 18,780 5,500 7,500 487,243 438,591
30

2. Operations Budget:
Personal Services _________,,_,,_,,,,,,___________._____ -^__._____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........................$ Travel .................................. .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................$ Publications and Printing .................................... ^ Equipment Purchases .............................. .............$ Per Diem and Fees ___._______,,___--_-________.__-..._--________..$ Computer Charges ___,,__._._._.,,._.,,----,,____ ^..$ Evidence Purchased .....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,463,071
607,694 103,856 194,200
10,300 73,220 38,000
10,000 78,000 3,578,341 3,322,904
177

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:
Personal Services ............. .........^.................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$ Travel .............--.....................--...-......-........... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,___-...........$ Publications and Printing ............................. ..^ Equipment Purchases .........................................$ Per Diem and Fees .__.._..................._..-_.-..-..._......,,$ Computer Charges __........,,__.,,-.-_-........-.-.......,,_.....$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted .......................... ...^ Total Positions Budgeted

980,963 191,175 32,250 20,800
6,500 209,250
8,750
41,095 1,490,783 1,336,338
68

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget:
Personal Services ...........................................4 Regular Operating Expenses ...........................$ Travel ___..................,,_._._.......__....__._._-_--...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,____.._.........-$ Publications and Printing _._________-.._____--______.--_$ Equipment Purchases .,,_-.....-......-....____..--...........$ Per Diem and Fees ..............................................^ Computer Charges ,,________._.___._____-_________._..--____,,___-_$ Total Funds 'Budgeted .......................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................I Total Positions Budgeted

1,170,657 535,664 21,000 12,000 38,617 30,000 10,000
1,345,384 3,163,322 1,697,767
138

1968

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ................................ .............^

Regular Operating Expenses .,,...--._._.__------_,,__.$

Travel --__.-----_______.----$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----------..$

Publications and Printing ____,,______________.___._______,,_...$

Equipment Purchases ..................................$

Per Diem and Fees ____________________________-......_.........$

Computer Charges ......................... ....^

Evidence Purchased

..................$

4,954,616 1,417,871
167,456 246,200 58,067 331,250 62,250 1,403,979
78,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission .....................................................^
Personal Services .......................................$ Regular Operating Expenses --------------...----_,,$ Travel ..--__.._---_.....-...-.-------_-_--._..-...-_.----.____...,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___-___._--.._--.$ Publications and Printing __.._,,..............,,--.._.._..,,..$ Equipment Purchases .......................................... $ Per Diem and Fees ....................................... ....^ Computer Charges ____,,_,,_.._.__--_--_--_,,._,,__--_.----.$ Total Fufads Budgeted ...............................$ State Funds Budgeted ................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

27,698 19,698 9,500 2,000 --0-- 3,500 3,000 5,000 --0-- 42,698 27,698
2

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _.....___,,_..............,,_..................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$ Travel ................................_.......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--.--_----.$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ....--_--..-.-......._.-_.-..-.-.........$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Computer Charges --..------_,,--_-.--.------_.,,.----..$

19,698 9,500 2,000 --0-- 3,500 3,000 5,000 --0--

Section 22. Georgia Residential Finance Agency.
Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Agency- $ Personal Services ......,..........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel .......................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--------,,.--.$ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases --_--_-_---__---------------_,,_,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ........................................^ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ............................... ....^, Total Positions Budgeted

69,000 21,000 4,575
1,750 --0--
200 6,300 35,176 --0-- 69,000 69,000
4

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Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..-.-------.-...--..-.--.-...-.-.....--..-.....I Regular Operating Expenses _---_--__,,_---___----_--__.$ Travel ....___.......-.__-.,,.......,,___.-......___,,.....,,_.__-........__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .----__,,---,,..$ Publications and Printing ..,,.._____......._____......._.__.$ Equipment Purchases -__-______---___,,_-_--____.___--______$ Per Diem and Fees _._..__......._____-.....-_.-._......__.___...$ Computer Charges --.....--____.----__,,----___...--_....____$

1969
21,000 4,575 1,750 --0--
200 6,300 35,175 --0--

Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission ....,,.___...,,.._.-...,,.._._--...__.$

--0--

Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services ..___.-_..._..._____.,,_........,,.._...______.,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses __.____--.-._.__...,,.--..__$ Travel .._________._..______.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --___,,.__--___._$ Publications and Printing ..... .... .,,_.__,,$ Equipment Purchases _...._. .--..__.._.--...... .--..__.$ Per Diem and Fees .........._................._.._....$ Computer Charges _._......_.__.____.._._._..$ Total Funds Budgeted --....-...--,,_... .,,...$ State Funds Budgeted ,,...,,,,._._,,,,.._,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted

685,953 359,500
11,500 --0-- 30,000 15,000 29,000
8,000 1,138,953
--0-- 42

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ._.._.,,.____._....____..,,.,,.,,..._,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ..--..._.---....------.....$ Travel __,,_._.,,._,,.__.._.._.__._.,,-.___._.,,.,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_.--------_,,.$ Publications and Printing ___.......,,__........,,.__._,,....__.$ Equipment Purchases ._.___.,,,,__,,_,,,,_._$ Per Diem and Fees .___......____.___......__--......_.__.__........$ Computer Charges _........__.__........-._,,...__.-__........_-_.__.$

685,953 359,500
11,500 --0-- 30,000 15,000 29,000
8,000

Section 24. Office of the Governor.

A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ......__.__-...._.___.._.....$ Cost of Operations ..........................................I.........? Mansion Allowance --.,,__....----_.----------..,,_,,__-_ $ Governor's Emergency Fund .-..._.__.-...-_-__....-...$ Gubernatorial Transition Allowance .........._.._......,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....,,_____._....,,.__._._...__.......,,.$ State Funds Budgeted .__..........,,.___........__._....._,,_.$

3,299,658 810,506 32,500
2,431,652 25,000
3,299,658 3,299,658

Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations __-___......______-....,,,,.._.....-__.__-._...$

810,506

1970

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Mansion Allowance _._,,..__-_-._____-----. Governor's Emergency Fund ______,,--. Gubernatorial Transition Allowance

32,500 2,431,652
25,000

There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine re quires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger there of or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget ........____..,,..,,___.___..........,_._....______...._..$ 2,325,830

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ..____.. ._...-,,_.._.-,,_....-._-$ Regular Operating Expenses ____,,......__.,,._....___.___...$ Travel ........._____.....-.__-......-..____.-...-.___._.-..._...._.,,..._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,____..--_,,____-$ Publications and Printing __.________._-___________.,,_____.-.$ Equipment Purchases ___.........___,,,,.,,...--__.----..--__.$ Per Diem and Fees -.......-..._.......-.---....._..-__..,,..$ Computer Charges ___._____________.:__.___--__.___-_____.,,_,,_-$ Payments to Regional Commissions ._.__----...--.- $ Total Funds Budgeted _._.._______.___._..________._,,._____..._.-.$ State Funds Budgeted ......____..___.........__._....-...__......$ Total Positions Budgeted

296,297 29,805 9,000 --0-- 2,950 2,500 57,500 5,600 95,141
498,793 485,793
19

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services _-.--..,,..__----_,,_------_._,,_--_,,.___._.$

Regular Operating Expenses ....__.___......___-....._.$

Travel

- -----.-----_--$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.,,----.....--$

Publications and Printing -....___,,_.._--..___..-...,,____..$

Equipment Purchases .,,..,,__..........___........,,____,,........$

Per Diem and Fees ___.........--_,,.___--.............____,,__._.$

Computer Charges -__---_-___,,,,_._.____--__._--_.__,,.......$

Total Funds Budgeted .......-_,,.......-....___--__...-$

State Funds Budgeted _...........-_..___..........,,__............$

Total Positions Budgeted

51,432 379,458
2,750 --0--
1,400 300 500
--0-- 435,840 161,105
3

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3. Budget Division Budget:
Personal Services ..__.--......___..........._--_______ ^___$ Regular Operating Expenses ................ ......^ Travel .................................................... .^, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..,,_._...__._.._..$ Publications and Printing ,._______._____,,._,,_$ Equipment Purchases ................................... ..^ Per Diem and Pees .....................................$ Computer Charges _^_______ .._____,,_,,_____..,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted .......................... .^, State Funds Budgeted ............................^ Total Positions Budgeted

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services .............................. ^

Regular Operating Expenses ....,,..___....,,...___......._..$

Travel

.................... ...^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^

Publications and Printing ............................ .^

Equipment Purchases __....,,-..........,,._......_._.._....,,,,_.$

Per Diem and Fees ..................................... ^

Computer Charges ....................................... ...^,

Total Funds Budgeted .......................... .........^

State Funds Budgeted ...................... ..^

Total Positions Budgeted

5. Management Review 'Budget:
Personal Services __.....___......._.___....._._......__.,,._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ........__,,...,,_..._...._._..$ Travel ................................................... 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_.--.....----.$ Publications and Printing ............................. ^ Equipment Purchases .................................. ......$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................... ^ Computer Charges ................................. ....^ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

6. Policy Planning Budget:
Personal Services .._..__...,,....,,_._......_..__......___..__.....$ Regular Operating Expenses __,,______.____-.___.___-__.$ Travel ........................................ ..........^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............ ^ Publications and Printing .,,.___.,,...._,,__......,___._.,,...:$ Equipment Purchases .......................$ Per Diem and Fees ...........................$ Computer Charges ...................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ............................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1971
317,756 15,100 7,500 --0-- 9,000 1,250 1,000 1,000 352,606
239,606 16
313,505 19,589 21,500 --0-- 3,950 1,000 500 --0-- 360,044 335,044 21
282,374 10,910
5,000 --0--
1,250 600
--0-- 500
300,634 250,634
16
499,936 43,266 19,000 --0-- 20,500 2,000 172,164 20,000 776,866
896,866 25

1972

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7. Georgia Employment and Training Council Budget:
Personal Services .................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ......................... ^ Travel __.........__..._......__..._.....__._,,.___........_-._-_..-..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..,.......,,_.,,--$ Publications and Printing ......................^ Equipment Purchases _._,,.,,________--_----__.-----------$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................$ Computer Charges ..........--..... ... .... -^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................$ State Funds Budgeted ........................ .4 Total Positions Budgeted

282,503 82,043 16,669 --0--
5,600 8,800 4,840 --0-- 400,455 --0--
26

8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget:
Personal Services ......_.___-...........__,,.-.......__......_.____..$ Regular Operating Expenses ------------.--..$. Travel ....... ......... ........-......------...----...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----------.--.$ Publications and Printing ._...._,,....._..,,__.,,....._._..,,.$ Equipment Purchases ......----.------....------ ......$ Per Diem and Fees ..----....--------------...----.....$ Computer Charges _--..--___.--..--._-._..--.-_---._....-----$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._.._.___...._.........._....-._.__-....$ State Funds Budgeted ........... .........----..------ ^ Total Positions Budgeted

176,058 42,366
9,200 --0-- 10,000
2,000 82,000 --0-- 321,624 321,624
23

9. Georgia Post Secondary Education Council Budget:
Personal Services ......--------------------.------..$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,.-----_-...----------.$ Travel ................. ......^. ............ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........--.........$ Publications and Printing ------.--..........--..........-$ Equipment Purchases ...............................$ Per Diem and Fees ................................. ^ Computer Charges ...............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted __._.........._.__-__.....__._......_._._....$ Total Positions Budgeted

67,452 12,882 5,444 --0-- 7,504 2,525 23,998 2,500 122,305 40,000
4

10. Intern Program Budget:
Personal Services ..._--......--_-.-..-..-___.........--........,,__$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,.......____,,.........____,,..$ Travel ..................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....-...____....,,..$ Publications and Printing ..............................^ Equipment Purchases .^.... ..............................$ Per Diem and Fees ........................................^ Computer Charges ..................................^ Intern Stipends ........................................$

55,158 3,000 4,000 --0-- 1,500
800 --0--
700 30,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1973

Total Funds Budgeted .-_..__,,_,,._...,,,,.,,,,.,,$ State Funds Budgeted ._......_...__...,,_,,_,,...._..._._,,.._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

95,158 95,158
4

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..........................................I Regular Operating Expenses _,,__..___----,,_,,--_---._--$ Travel .._...._-..,,.......-._...-_-...,,-..._-..,,....._..._-_..--_-. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._.,,,,,,-..--$ Publications and Printing _____..___________,,-____.___--__--$ Equipment Purchases _.__._.-_.__..____._____--_.___._,,.__..._-$ Per Diem and Fees ....__..,,..._...-_._...._-...._.-._._-_....$ Computer Charges -.._...,,..,,-._,,.,,_......._...__..__..._--$ Payments to Regional Commissions _,,--__---------$ Intern Stipends ,,,,.,,.,,...,,.,,____,,,,..$

2,342,471 638,419 100,063 --0-- 63,654 21,775 342,502 30,300 95,141 30,000

Section 25. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities ,,,,_.,,.,,,,,,__.,,-..$

6,800,000

1. Grants to Counties _-..___..._-...._...-_.-_...-_......_.._...-_-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,..._...__..,,.....__..-_...._-..._..__.$ State Funds Budgeted .....__..-__..,,_-_,,.._.._-..._-.....-.._-.$

2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000

2. Grants to Municipalities .--.............--..-........--....--I Total Funds Budgeted ...__-.._....._-........__--_._...__.........$ State Funds Budgeted .._......_................._............_.....$

4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Grants to Counties ._....,,.,,,,.,,.,,_..$ Grants to Municipalities -........_....-.__...__..._-.-..$

2,600,000 4,200,000

Provided, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties and municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter.

Section 26. Department of Human Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations __.._......,,.? 218,631,236

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ._.__--.._-...,,...__.-.,,,,..._.-_-..-.,,...__... Regular Operating Expenses ._--_._,,-----_,,.__---- Travel _..._....,,...._-..__....-...-_,,......._..-.._-_.....--.._-. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..,,___.---- Publications and Printing ,,...__..._-......._,,..._...._.. Equipment Purchases ..-.....-._..-..--..._.-.._-..--..-- Per Diem and Fees .-...--.---..._..--..._.._.....-- ... .

8,381,916 1,546,014
296,651 8,300
156,266 81,538 71,639

1974

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Computer Charges ....___......___.......,,__............__._....._..$
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ....................................$
Total Funds Budgeted .............................$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,537,078
190,000 14,269,402 8,130,972
637

2. Physical Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services _.__,,_______,,.______,,,,.___,,,,______-._$ Regular Operating Expenses __._--_..--------___._.....$ Travel .........................................4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___,,___--____--.$ Publications and Printing ......_.......___......-,,........__.$ Equipment Purchases __..,,..._,,.,,_.._._....._,,....___._....$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................... 4 Computer Charges __.-----,,--._,,----.._,,_-_,,_,,--____,,---$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted .......................... ....^ Total Positions Budgeted

972,621 115,570 28,450 --0-- 23,000
4,000 200
--0-- 1,143,841 1,143,841
82

3. Physical Health -- Family Health Budget:
Personal Services .......--............._....._...................$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel .......................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------___---$ Publications and Printing ............................ ^ Equipment Purchases ................................ ....^ Per Diem and Fees ................................... .^ Computer Charges .....................................^ Crippled Children Benefits ......................$ Kidney Disease Benefits...___......--................____..--$ Cancer Control Benefits .....................................^ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits ._.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................$ State Funds Budgeted .......................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

3,981,982 3,503,756
386,136 20,000 82,307 92,710 503,685 2,000 2,890,120 300,000 420,000 2,462,750 14,645,446 8,440,038
412

4. Physical Health -- Community Health Budget:
Personal Services .......................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................... .^ Travel ...................................................... ......^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....___.--.__..,,.$ Publications and Printing ................................ ^ Equipment Purchases ............................... ....^ Per Diem and Fees ,,,,._______._._._._._,,______.--__.__.-__.___.____$ Computer Charges ............................................. ^ Facilities Construction Grants ........,,...._._.....,,.....$ Capital Outlay ....__...,,...__....._..,,....__....._.__..___......__...$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ..._._......._.....__.......__....._.,,....$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,719,794 971,161 360,212 4,400 68,088 59,544 155,118 31,692
10,013,000 206,000
16,589,009 10,078,915
378

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1975

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, $5,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to the Macon-Bibb County Hos pital Authority upon the approval by the Federal Gov ernment of the application for funding of a new medical college for the training of medical doctors. In the event receipt of such approval is not known to the Depart ment of Human Resources by June 20, 1975, the Depart ment is authorized and directed to pay the $5,000,000 designated and approved herein to the Georgia Build ing Authority (Hospital). Provided, further, that the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) shall retain such funds until instructed in writing by the Depart ment of Human Resources to disburse such funds to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority, or until June 1, 1977, at which time the funds, together with any income derived therefrom, shall be paid to the Department of Human Resources for lapse.

5. Physical Health -- Local Services Budget:
Personal Services ..................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,......_....__.__...._.__...,,$ Travel _.....__-...._..-..,,.-....._-.....,,_-..-_-_...._.__.._--..__--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,..___--_,,...--$ Publications and Printing .........................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................$ Per Diem and Fees _...._._....,,._-...-..-.___.._._-...___... $ Computer Charges ._.._._......-....._.,,..._....,,.-....._....._._.$ Grant for DeKalb County Mental
Retardation Project .... ,,.,,._.....-,,--...$ Grant for Chatham County Mental
Retardation Project ..--._. -.-..----.-..-.$ Grant-In-Aid to Counties .................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted ._........... ---.-.,,$ State Funds Budgeted ........... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

5,412,719 1,003,296
497,130 --0--
4,360 111,000 170,510
15,000
97,300
92,800 8,331,748 15,735,863 12,179,087
447

Provided, that from funds appropriated to the Physical Health -- Local Services Budget, a total of not less than $100,000 will be made available to the Community Cardiovascular Council in Savannah for continuation of stroke screening.

6. Mental Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ....................... ..^.....^......^ Regular Operating Expenses ............... ....^ Travel ____________.______-._____~____-_._._-___~-_.--___--~.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___..-.___._.--.$ Publications and Printing ....................... ^ Equipment Purchases ................................ .^ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ^ Computer Charges ......................... .4

1,140,373 600,250 130,000 --0-- 9,200 5,000 32,000 2,000

1976

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Benefits for Family Living Care ____._.__._.__.___..._____$ Total Funds Budgeted __,,______.____________._.__-_.-_-_-____-__._.$ State Funds Budgeted ..................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

775,000 2,693,823 1,874,505
88

7. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abatement Budget:
Personal Services _.__.____.___._,,._____.___.-$ Regular Operating Expenses _____.,,__.._,,,,_.$ Travel _-_-.___________.,,____________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....------,,.--.$ Publications and Printing ......._._.._._...__._,,_...._._-.__.$ Equipment Purchases .....................................$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................$ Computer Charges --._-___-_--_,,__--__--_.----_-__--._-----$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,667,071 3,203,927
57,617 --0-- 20,280 11,388 86,720
1,040 5,048,043 1,234,841
153

8. Mental Health -- Local Services Budget:
Personal Services ................... ......^.. .........$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel .---_-._--.--_-----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,....,,--.--.--.$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases _____ --..____.--._____.--___,,_._.__.___,,,.$ Per Diem and Fees _--_-_____--_______ ,,_-___,,_________--_--,,_-$ Computer Charges ,,-_-____-_--_-_----___-__-_--__-_-_-_-__._-_$ Contracts with Day Care Centers
for the Mentally Retarded __.._____._________._..____._._..-$ Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs ___._....____.__._____.-__.___,,.__._.____._$ Grants for Child Mental Health _._._.__.,,____.___.________$ Grants for Adult Mental Health _____ .....................4 Grants to Group Homes for the
Mentally Retarded ......,,._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ____.._._______._._________._____._______.__. $ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

246,320 34,608 25,956 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
21,750,718
2,296,391 700,032
3,844,169
1,322,354 30,220,548 15,671,312
14

9. Economic and Consumer Affairs Budget:

Personal Services ..................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses __----,,._--__--_------_._.$

Travel ...................I

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..____--,,____,,$

Publications and Printing .................. ^

Equipment Purchases

.............. ...^

Per Diem and Fees -.-.-... .... .... .....$

Computer Charges ............................... ....^

Total Funds Budgeted ________-__.______-.__..____. _.___-.___._._.$

State Funds Budgeted _________.____________._..__...______.______.$

Total Positions Budgeted

316,990 106,359
31,000 --0--
26,200 11,000 16,600
6,450 514,599 514,599
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1977

10. Work Incentive Program Budget:

Personal Services

---------------$

Regular Operating Expenses ..-.--.,,_.,,,,..------,,....$

Travel .--.--.---.....--....--,,._.. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____....._--______.$

Publications and Printing ..--......--_.__.$

Equipment Purchases

._..........._$

Per Diem and Fees ......._----.--......$

Computer Charges .........._.....__....$

W.I.N. Benefits

.......--....,,-...$

Total Funds Budgeted ._-______.._.._..._-____..._._.__--_._,,._.$

State Funds Budgeted ...-.....-.....--....._.___...-...._..$

Total Positions Budgeted

972,859 204
80,500 --0--
2,000 50,000 --0-- --0-- 2,750,000 3,855,563 385,556
101

11. Child Care Budget:

Personal Services ........ .....--.--$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._.........._$ Travel ......._..............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases --.-....-..-.--...-..$ Publications and Printing ...,,_...._.._........_____..........._..$ Equipment Purchases ..-........._........._.. $ Per Diem and Fees _______.,,._..___._..___--__.._..._____.__.._.______$ Computer Charges _,,..----____.._._.__.._._______-..------___-_$

Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services ____.._--_......_...__..,,......$

Benefits for Child Care ___..__.___.__________.___..._____........_.$

Total Funds Budgeted __.._...............__..,,.$

State Funds Budgeted

.......

$

Total Positions Budgeted

-- 0-- --0-- --0--
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
123,900 6,235,958 6,359,858 3,396,163
0

12. Programs for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults Budget:

Personal Services ......

........$

Regular Operating Expenses .__.__........_________...._.___.$

Travel .-....-.-_..............._..........-..._.._........._.._._.__..._...._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----------------

.^

Publications and Printing ......................_........_.._.....$

Equipment Purchases .-.--.---$

Per Diem and Fees ...._---_.........._.._.__......--_._.._......_. $

Computer Charges --..,,--_____.,,...,,,,--......_-------_..,,_ $

Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts ...... ..._..._.._........._.___.........__..$

Benefits for Child CareAttention Homes ......_.-_.________.....--.___._......--____.__.$

Total Funds Budgeted .-...................._........ .-__.____ $

State Funds Budgeted .........................._...... ........... $

Total Positions Budgeted

5,827,075 28,172,706
473,556
12,200 89,335 33,060 21,060 --0--
1,000,000
64,800 35,693,792
5,259,343 545

1978

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13. Services to the Aged Budget:
Personal Services .......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses .__.___,,....._....__......_...__.$ Travel ........_..........._........,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.___________--$ Publications and Printing ____,,________,,__,,____,,,,,,_.___,,,,.$ Equipment Purchases ......----.-...._.__--._.-- $ Per Diem and Fees ...........................$ Computer Charges __________._.__,,.__........._......... $ Areawide and Community Grants ......_._..- $ Nutrition Grants --.._.....,,,,,,-------$ Total Funds Budgeted .................. $ State Funds Budgeted .........__._...._..............._...__.__._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

530,824 80,100 37,600 --0-- 5,000 4,800 2,500
--0-- 2,097,000 2,688,500 5,446,324
353,234 40

14. Vocational Rehabilitation--Program Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services ,,..---... .....-- $

Regular Operating Expenses ......_..._.____.__........._...$

Travel -_......._. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._--_______. $

Publications and Printing _...__....__..__._....__...$

Equipment Purchases ... .,,,,...........___,,__._..........-$

Per Diem and Fees ................ ..,,..$

Computer Charges .__.._.._,,..._..__..........._.._._.._..,,$

Grants for Nephrology Centers ..-.__,,.................._.$

Total Funds Budgeted ....___ ......._...._......_.._.-$

State Funds Budgeted ......

...,,_....$

Total Positions Budgeted

858,535 9,203,965
26,347 --0--
9,500 34,711 32,123 --0-- 175,000 10,340,181 2,579,080
57

15. Vocational Rehabilitation-- Facilities Budget:

Personal Services ..--.,,. .--,,---. .--...,,-----$

Regular Operating Expenses .____........-.___.___.___.,,_.$

Travel .........................................................................I

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----....--..-- $

Publications and Printing

.,,.....$

Equipment Purchases ._.._................__._._-..................$

Per Diem and Fees ____.....-..__.___..............-__.__.............$

Computer Charges --. .__.,,____.__.________.____--_______.-_____-$

Capital Outlay ____.______.______.__,,_________..___.______..___.____._,,_$

Total Funds Budgeted _.__.........__.._..,,............_,,.__.__.$

State Funds Budgeted ..,,..........__.__.,,.....-_.__..___.._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

7,754,277 4,545,918
135,704 24,370 12,005 192,241 127,690 --0-- 750,000 13,542,205 2,240,914
684

16. Vocational Rehabilitation-- Services Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses .-..----..__,,,,..,,.......-._ $ Travel ____-...-........-.-_.._........_.....__._______.......-._.___._.__._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ...._..._-----...---_--.---,,_,,.-..-------.--_--$

10,744,856 4,930,551
535,615
--0--

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1979

Publications and Printing ....................... $ Equipment Purchases ____._,,.._.______.___...,,_______.________,,.__.$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$ Computer Charges ,,--....__..-...________.-_._______...__._.____..._$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.........._.._.........._.....,,....____. $ State Funds Budgeted ..............._.___.__.._____...._.. $ Total Positions Budgeted

42,536 128,072 241,771 --0-- 16,623,401 1,671,847
917

17. Medicaid Benefits Budget:

Personal Services ........_.--_........,,..__..,,_._.--..--,,..$ --0--

Regular Operating Expenses ---- .........................$ --0--

Travel ---,,...,,..__........... $ --0--

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--_._.,,_.--.___.? --0--

Publications and Printing ...................... ^ --0--

Equipment Purchases ...._...._... .............I --0--

Per Diem and Fees .._......_.._......,,$ --0--

Computer Charges ..._.._._.._.___,,_____.._..._,,_____._____.______,,.$ --0--

Medicaid Benefits ........................................ ^ 256,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ._......___________.________,,....____.__._._$ 256,000,000

State Funds Budgeted ...........................,............^ 83,135,132

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services ...........................$ --0--

Regular Operating Expenses .----._.....---_..._.------$ --0--

Travel ................................... ^ --0--

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases --...---....-.....--....--_.. __.--.___.$ --0--

Publications and Printing .....................^ --0--

Equipment Purchases ................-..._...-..._.$ --0--

Per Diem and Fees ...............................^ --0--

Computer Charges ................_...._......._--.--.$ --0--

Cuban Refugees Benefits .._.._.._.-...._.._-...-.__._.-.._..__..$

100,000

SSI--Supplement Benefits ,,..................-.._........-.....$ 4,135,814

AFDC Benefits ____.___._._,,____._..,,.__....__..._______.____._______.$ 133,722,506

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ 137,958,320

State Funds Budgeted ..-........._.................._.._....-$ 38,270,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services--Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget:
Personal Services -_--_..__----,, ...............,,.,,..._--......$ Regular Operating Expenses .__._...,,.._..-...,,..._...,_._..$ Travel .-..__.....__.......;_........._-.,,..........-...._..-......_-_........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ........... ................... $ Publications and Printing ......__._.............,,......-_..__.$ Equipment Purchases --... ......----...------..$ Per Diem and Fees ._......_._.........._......._.-..-._._....---.._. $ Computer Charges ..........................................-- . .....^ Local Services Benefits
Payments Grants .............................................^

--0-- --0-- --0--
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
22,712,852

1980

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Grants to Counties for

Social Services ___......_____-...-.._._-_.--........______._...... $

Total Funds Budgeted ..... ..........

$

State Funds Budgeted .___......_.__,,___._....__.________..-.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

21,674,560 44,387,412 19,592,619
0

20. Benefits Payments--Program Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services ......................................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ___,,----.._--_----_.....,,..$

Travel

._

__

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases _---.--.._..,,,,......_.____..,,--..-.--,,_._--------. $

Publications and Printing .........................$

Equipment Purchases .................... $

Per Diem and Fees ................................ ^

Computer Charges ,,_..,,------__._------.--.......--------$

Total Funds Budgeted ......................$

State Funds Budgeted .__._._....._..._._..__...-......_..______.$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,375,422 2,579,446
211,025
--0-- 173,870 37,380 --0-- --0-- 5,377,143 2,479,238
299

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .___........,,_.._.,,.........__.__.....,,............$

Regular Operating Expenses ................................^

Travel ...........

....^$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______...._.__.___.$

Publications and Printing .___.._.._.,,,,_.$

Equipment Purchases .................-- ...............$

Per Diem and Fees .^.......................

..^

Computer Charges .-...-.-_-___.........-_.__...-...........-..- $

Crippled Children Benefits ....................................$

Kidney Disease Benefits .._....................................I

Cancer Control Benefits .................$

Maternal Health/Family

Planning Benefits

_,,,,_,,.._. ..._..._^_$

Facilities Construction Grants _,,.____.,,_____..___..___.. $

Grants for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project ............_._........._._.._..._..........$

Grants for Chatham County Mental

Retardation Project ___.......-.___.,,-..-.....-_.._,,,,_.........?

Grant-In-Aid to Counties ___..,,........._.__............-_.___.$

Benefits for Family Living Care ........._.___...._....._ $

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded __,,_.______._.________.....___._ $

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs ..........................................I

Grants for Child Mental Health __,,.______..._______._.____$

Grants for Adult Mental Health -___.._.........__.____.....$

Grants to Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded ._...........__.._,,.........._..__.__....-....$

Work Incentive Benefits ........................................I

Grants to Fulton County for

24-hour Emergency Social Services .__..._------..$

55,903,634 60,597,831 3,313,499
69,270 723,947 856,444 1,461,616 3,595,260 2,890,120 300,000 420,000
2,462,750 10,013,000
97,300
92,800 8,331,748
775,000
21,750,718
2,296,391 700,032
3,844,169
1,322,354 2,750,000
123,900

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1981

- Benefits for Child Care ............................................I 6,235,958

Georgia Indigent Legal

Services Contracts ..,,.___,,.,,_,,$ 1,000,000

Benefits for Child Care-

Attention Homes .__._...,,_.--...____...._._....._.-..._-_......$

64,800

Areawide and Community Grants _....__.....___.....___.$ 2,097,000

Nutrition Grants ....,,..___________,,_.._____._,,_____..___.__.-______.$ 2,688,500

Grants for Nephrology Centers ______.._____.._____.______._.$ 175,000

Medicaid Benefits .,,._-.. ------ $ 256,000,000

Cuban Refugees Benefits ...._._......__..___...___.....___.....$ 100,000

SSI--Supplement Benefits .._.___......_-...__...-_-.__._-$ 4,135,814

AFDC Benefits -._._..$ 133,722,506

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants ___... .-._,,_.

$ 22,712,852

Grants to Counties for Social Services ._...,_.._... $ 21,674,560

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .._.__ ,,..,,__ $ 190,000

Capital Outlay _.__,,__,,_,,_,,_,,-._.$ 956,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Medicaid, a specific sum is designated and committed for Medicaid coverage of Non-AFDC Foster Care Chil dren.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $60,000 is designated and committed to continue the Cancer Registry.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $206,000 is designated and committed for ventilation renovation in the T.B. Laboratory.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $330,000 is designated and committed for the Georgia Medical Care Foundation contract, and an additional $30,000 is designated and committed for the early implementation of the CHEC program.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $188,000 is designated and committed to provide a one-step Merit System upgrading for the Caseworker series in DFACS.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $33,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Re tarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy pro
gram.

1982

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Provided however, that none of the above ap propriation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless approved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said subcommittees to be so designated by the respective Chairmen of said Appropriations Committees.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $7,400 is designated and committed for upgrading of the At tendant I, Attendant II, and Nursing Assistant I series at Warm Springs and the Georgia Rehabilitation Center.
B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions .-..-__.-...-.__.....,,.___.......-._........_-_.....$. 125,627,714

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget:

Personal Services ......................................................^

Regular Operating Expenses .................... 4

Travel ......................... ^.............................. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___,,......_____,,$

Publications and Printing ..........................$

Equipment Purchases ........................$

Per Diem and Fees .............................$

Computer Charges ...............................$

Authority Lease Rentals ........................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ...........................$

State Funds Budgeted .................

$

Total Positions Budgeted

4,604,466 901,792 20,500 4,000 4,782 13,834 75,600 70,000 387,000
6,081,974 5,566,716
540

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget:
Personal Services ...........................$ Regular Operating Expenses __-____-_-__.__..-_-__._...$ Travel _._.._..-- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--..--.------.$ Publications and Printing _________..___...______._--.__._.....$ Equipment Purchases ......................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................... $ Computer Charges ........ .... .....$ Capital Outlay .....................$ Authority Lease Rentals ......_............__.........___........ $ Total Funds Budgeted ,,.._,,_,,._......-..$ State Funds Budgeted ......................$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,836,328 1,378,993
10,500 10,000 8,750 32,372 105,072 82,000
100,000 513,000 8,077,015 7,379,841
662

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget:
Personal Services ................... $ Regular Operating Expenses ................... ^

4,327,296 747,780

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1983

Travel ______.....____.........,,.......__._......__._......_.__........... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-,,....---_.,,..$ Publications and Printing .--__....-..-....-.-.-___.--._._.__.$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges _._.. ..-................._._......__-.-._.._...$ Authority Lease Rentals __,,.___.____.......__.______.._______.____ $ Total Funds Budgeted .--.._..--_.___--.....-...__...$ State Funds Budgeted .........._......,,.___....._._......_.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted

17,000 --0--
2,000 --0--
72,000 69,000 500,000 5,735,076 5,396,239
551

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget:

Personal Services .... ... ... .... -.-....-...$

Regular Operating Expenses ...............,._.....____....$

Travel -.___--. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

Publications and Printing .....__..........-...__......__-_......$

Equipment Purchases ................. ..^

Per Diem and Fees

... ..... .-...$

Computer Charges -

..................... $

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................$

Total Funds Budgeted .......... ......__..$

State Funds Budgeted ......_._.......__......_._...._.._.....-$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,588,507 693,040 20,000 --0-- 8,000 21,000 34,000 65,000 646,500
4,076,047 4,001,047
551

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget:
Personal Services __.. ..........._.._-........-..-__,,.._._....__..$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel .........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..._----_._--$ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases _..........__.,,.-,,_.......-_.-.,,.--_.,,.-.$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................$ Computer Charges ......................................................^ Capital Outlay _......_._.......__......_-_........__.-..___-........_-$ Authority Lease Rentals ........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

4,770,213 1,068,435
20,000 7,245 12,935 57,975 25,935 75,000 178,744 853,500 7,069,982 6,211,238
779

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget:
Personal Services .....................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel __.,,....__-......_.___....____....___.......-__...-__-.....-_._.....,,. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .----...--...--.$ Publications and Printing .....................:....................$ Equipment Purchases _______,,__.___..-_______._-_______-__.__._ $ Per Diem and Fees _....-....__......____......_--.__.-..-__-.$ Computer Charges ............... ^

13,323,737 3,005,220
30,900 23,425 7,912 131,133 64,622 71,000

1984

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Capital Outlay _._..._...,,..-.......-__....._._.....__.....,,...........$ Authority Lease Rentals .-..,,__....--.....-_.,,...--,,......$ Total Funds Budgeted _...,,_.._...._._...._.,,....._,,_...__._.,,$ State Funds Budgeted ....___.....____.-....__...._._......_......_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

515,560 117,000 17,290,509 13,568,507
1,602

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ..__....___......_.....__........__.....,,._._....._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,.._.....,,_.-___..-..._____.$ Travel _____.__._.____..____.__________,,_._______,,_____,,_,,_____..___..____.._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------..$ Publications and Printing .....___._...._._........__._._.......$ Equipment Purchases .--...._--....--..-...--_--..------. $ Per Diem and Fees ,,_,,.,,._,,_,,__.._____$ Computer Charges .....__....._._......,,__....._..__......._.__......$ Capital Outlay .........................................................I Total Funds Budgeted .....,,.__......___.....___.......__-...._.$ State Funds Budgeted ..,,.,,._._._...,,..,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,770,190 1,181,102
29,954
7,725 1,300 34,551 36,231 70,000 75,000 8,206,053 7,067,943
838

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:
Personal Services _____,,_______,,,,___.____,, .,,___$ Regular Operating Expenses _________.____________.--______-$ Travel -----._-____-._____.._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--____.--_____,,$ Publications and Printing _..___.....-__.....___...____......$ Equipment Purchases ----...--.--_--..--____--___--,,--_.$ Per Diem and Fees ____......__-....-_._....__....._.....,,.___.....$ Computer Charges .__,,.__.___ ,,,,.._,,.,, .__.__.$ Authority Lease Rentals .........................................I Total Funds Budgeted _____.____._____________.__._____.________.$ State Funds Budgeted -_.....-__.......__.......__......_........$ Total Positions Budgeted

9,746,070 2,655,753
35,301 --0--
11,410 21,500 63,238 122,100 794,000 13,449,372 12,524,195 1,118

9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget:
Personal Services ____.__._____.________.______.___.___,,___...______.$ Regular Operating Expenses .....--_....----...---.....$ Travel ..-...-_......-..,,......_.......,,......-____..-___...-__......__._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,__--___-.--__$ Publications and Printing ....-__._.....___..,,.._........__... f Equipment Purchases .....__-...-_--....____...--.__.--._ $ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................I Computer Charges ________.__.__._-_,,___,,____._____._.__.___.___.$ Authority Lease Rentals ___-.______.__.________.________.._____.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__....-_,,....--___.._.--_......_,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted ......_-......-_.....___..........__.....$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,930,389 1,601,595
40,773 --0--
9,870 33,745 77,170 60,810 450,000 9,204,352 8,601,626
710

10. Central State Hospital Budget:
Personal Services -......--.-...-..-..--....--....-....I 41,123,400 Regular Operating Expenses ...._..._..._.................$ 9,441,821

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1985

Travel

.._...._.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............--.--.^

Publications and Printing

..... $

Equipment Purchases _.______....______....._._______.__,,,,___,,__$

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................if

Computer Charges .... .__.___.__..___.._,,.____._____,,._..____._.$

Capital Outlay ........................................................^

Authority Lease Rentals ...........................................^

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ._.__._.___._______..____,,.$

Total Funds Budgeted ._-.-_..-.,............_........____-.$

State Funds Budgeted -.-..-.-..-..,..._..__.___________.__._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

79,022 40,000 14,408 509,118 104,012 360,000 3,475,000 1,284,000
183,000 56,613,781 45,073,694
4,919

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget:

Personal Services ...

...........$

Regular Operating Expenses _.--._.._..___.._........_.__..$

Travel _............ .......................................................I

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..__........_____.$

Publications and Printing .............. .......^

Equipment Purchases ..............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ________________._...._.__. __._._._..__.__......__..$

Computer Charges ..................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^

State Funds Budgeted

. ..........._.____.____$

Total Positions Budgeted

6,159,549 1,360,499
26,736 29,400
3,900 38,581 37,300
8,000 7,663,965 7,078,559
646

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:

Personal Services ___.__________________...__....____________._._..._.$

Regular Operating Expenses .........................--....$

Travel ._.._._......._............._....__...._.._..._........_._.__.___.........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................--.$

Publications and Printing ____________,,_.______________...._-- $

Equipment Purchases ..............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^

Computer Charges ....................................................^

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers ..............................................^...................^

Capital Outlay .... . ............._.__._.._...._... ...._.._..._..........$

Total Funds Budgeted _....._,,........._.....................____$

State Funds Budgeted ............._.............._.__...__.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

'

2,120,363 544,161 19,470 17,000 1,450 39,145 53,100 --0--
400,000 144,000 3,338,689 3,158,109
298

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ._._...._._............_.....__.._........_.._.....-..$ 108,300,508

Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ 24,580,191

Travel ..... ..............................................................^ 350,156

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.......,,......_..$ 138,795

Publications and Printing

....... ^.

86,717

Equipment Purchases ___.._............_.._._................_..___.$ 932,954

Per Diem and Fees ............._..............._._.__........_..$ 748,280

1986

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges ...............................................I Grants to County-Owned Detention
Centers -..,,._..,,,,..._.._,,.,,_.,,$ Capital Outlay -..,,,,,,.,,_.... ...._,,_,,.,,._$ Authority Lease Rentals ._.._.__._.._.__....___.._.._...._......$ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _....__.__..._..___..__._.$

1,052,910
400,000 4,488,304 5,545,000
183,000

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $75,000 from available funds held by the Georgia Building Authority (Hos pital) to complete the planning for the construction of a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital, and to redirect up to $75,000 from available funds held by the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) to com plete the planning for the construction of a multigeographic receiving facility at Southwestern State Hospital.

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $3,300,000 of available funds held by the Georgia Building Authority (Hos pital) to construct the Water Treatment Facility at Central State Hospital through Capital Outlay.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $144,000 is designated and committed to plan for the construction of Regional Youth develop ment Centers at Macon, Griffin and Eastman and $175,000 is designated and committed to plan for the renovation of the Alien Building at Central State Hos pital.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Personal Services, $350,000 is designated and com mitted to provide for the upgrading of the Attendant series at the Mental Health Institutions.

Section 27. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ............................$ 449,184

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services .....-...............,,..,,..-........................$

Regular Operating Expenses .-....-...-.--..,,--,,,,.,,...$

Travel ._.-- ..,,..-..-.._....-..-.-.__....._..-_.__.--_.___-,,..___.___..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.__..............$

Publications and Printing .._..._...,,.__.___..__._.__.__.._....__$

Equipment Purchases _._._..._...__...._....._.-.__...._.,,...--__$

Per Diem and Fees ..._.,,..._...._,,...-...$

Computer Charges

_ - -$

358,854 25,230 60,000 --0-- 3,000
1,500 600
--0--

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1987

Total Funds Budgeted ......... ....._..__.._...$ State Funds Budgeted __..___.__..............._...,,..__._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

449,184 449,184
30

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ....._.......-.__....-...$ Regular Operating Expenses ---.-----------$ Travel ............... .-....._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -- --,,...--..._.$ Publications and Printing _............_._,,.._..$ Equipment Purchases -......-._-----......._-.$ Per Diem and Fees ..... ....._............._..__$ Computer Charges _._____.___________,,__.____-_..-_...__________--.$

358,854 25,230 60,000 --0--
3,000 1,500
600 --0--

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work

Incentive, Manpower

Services and Unemploy

ment Compensation

Reserve Fund

...._._._...._....._$

2,263,524

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services ... ......__........._._.__...._._-_.........,,_._-_.$

Regular Operating Expenses .---.-..----..$

Travel

.......................__...__._$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....,,.,,_.._--..$

Publications and Printing .,,......,,____..__.__....,,..._.___.$

Equipment Purchases ..........._.__..__.._..........._._._._,,.....$

Per Diem and Fees .............._._._.$

Computer Charges

.._.__.__________--.--__.__,,_____--._.$

Total Funds Budgeted ..._........_._._..$

State Funds Budgeted _...._....,,.....__._._._...........,,_.___.$

Total Positions Budgeted

12,801,467 1,460,622
248,400 --0-- 110,250 119,028
6,000 --0-- 14,745,767
75,000 1,008

2. State Administrative Fund Budget:

Personal Services ....._..___..........._.__._...._ .-...-.__.-......$

Regular Operating Expenses .._-__-------____--_,,.,,--$

Travel ......... ..__._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...-..,,.__._,,.--.$

Publications and Printing ___..__,,.....,,,,.__._..........__.,,..$

Equipment Purchases

..._...------..._----$

Per Diem and Fees _...............___._,,........_._..___.....,,__._-$

Computer Charges .----.......-..--..----------...--------I

Total Funds Budgeted ............__.___......._.__._.__......__.$

State Funds Budgeted ........ ............__.__.......____._.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

103,108 45,497 35,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 183,605 183,605
5

3. Manpower Training Budget:

Personal Services .

...........$

Regular Operating Expenses ......_.__...._.___.......,,.__.$

Travel ...._........................-_._...............,,...--....._...-.-.$

2,008,991 224,700 50,400

1988

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... ..._....,,.__.$ Publications and Printing ....._...._...._._..__._....._...__.$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Pees ..................................................$ Computer Charges .......................... ................. ........$ Total Funds Budgeted .............._.._.....-..........__......_._.$ State Funds Budgeted _...._...__.._... ........................I Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 12,600 5,250
--0-- --0-- 2,301,941 --0--
216

4. Other Manpower Services Budget:
Personal Services ..................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .........--_......--------.$ Travel _._._......_...._..,,...-..__........-_.__._..,,..._.._._._.._.._......__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _........._._..._...$ Publications and Printing .. .... ._............_._.__.._.-..._..$ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................^...^....^ Computer Charges . ..___.....,,..__.---.....,,.--.--..----.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................$ State Funds Budgeted _____.--...................--..._.........$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,231,665 16,942,741
185,460 --0--
23,835 151,283
3,500 --0-- 20,538,484 --0--
273

5. Correctional Manpower Program:
Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..... .............................^ Travel ...__...-,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......-....._.__._..$ Publications and Printing _....-..__..,,.-....,,,,----.....--.$ Equipment Purchases .._.._.-._...,,..__--,,,,.._------..----$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,_.__._._..-.-_.._...-..._...___.__..-....--_..$ Computer Charges ...............................................,....^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ..................$ Total Positions Budgeted

616,453 207,407
17,999 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 841,859 491,736
58

6. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget:
Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ___..........._.....................,,.
Total Funds Budgeted ._......._.._.........__... State Funds Budgeted ....._...-..._.....,......_._

700,000 700,000 700,000

7. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services ......

__

Regular Operating Expenses .._.........

Travel __.___..______._....__.....__._._.._......-__._.......

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

Publications and Printing ._,,._...._......._.

Equipment Purchases ....__..--......_.--....

Per Diem and Fees ....---....,,----........--

Computer Charges ..........,......._.. ....

2,767,581 3,540,000
100,000 --0-- --0--
54,000 --0-- --0--

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1989

W.I.N. Grants ------_------_.._._---------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted _.,,------_--_----_....__--_------_$ State Funds Budgeted --------------------------- $ Total Positions Budgeted

1,769,000 8,230,581
813,183 232

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ---------------------------------- $

Regular Operating Expenses -..__.--------------.$

Travel --------------------------------------------

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____------$

Publications and Printing __------_--.--__.----------.$

Equipment Purchases ---------------------------- -$

Per Diem and Fees ---------------------------- $

Computer Charges -- __------._._----------.___--------.$

W.I.N. Grants ------------

-

$

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund _------...._..___----_--------..------..$

21,529,265 22,420,967
637,259 --0-- 146,685 329,561
9,500 --0-- 1,769,000
700,000

Section 28. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law ----------..--------.$

1,970,219

1. Attorney General's Office Budget:
Personal Services ------------------...__..___.--------..$ Regular Operating Expenses ......----------__--_.__$ Travel ------.---- ._----------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------..----_$ Publications and Printing _----_.._._----------____.,,_.$ Equipment Purchases ------------_.___.__..--...----_.$ Per Diem and Fees _------..___.------------------,,$ Computer Charges ----.__.----------------------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._..______.._..._............._.._____-_..$ State Funds Budgeted ___..__..._.._.........-._.._.____-.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,597,521 155,000 59,860 --0-- 23,750 18,000 29,450 640
1,884,221 1,801,831
83

2. State Library Budget:
Personal Services ..........._......_.._...._.__............___._____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________---._,,,,------__.$ Travel .._._......... ...,,__._.__.____.__.__..__-...........-..__.__._...-._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________.._______$ Publications and Printing.--------------------------? Equipment Purchases --------------.._...----------__.$ Per Diem and Fees _----------__..____..------------_.$ Computer Charges __----__.--._------__------_____.._----__$ Books -_-_---....,,---------.________...-------.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ----..._....--.----------------,,.$ State Funds Budgeted --------------___------------? Total Positions Budgeted

132,388 5,000 140
--0-- 250
2,000 550 60
28,000 168,388 168,388
11

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _----------.--...------------___.------$

1,729,909

1990

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses __.._.__._..-____._.__..._..,,_.$

Travel ..-,,......-..._...-._.........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..__.__._._.....___.$

Publications and Printing _.__._.__...._________..____._.____._..$

Equipment Purchases

........$

Per Diem and Fees ........................ .$

Computer Charges .................................................I

Books for State Library ....................................... $

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant At torneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Depart ment of Law, or any agency of the State in the Execu tive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respec tive agency for the purpose of which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.

Section 29. Merit System of Personnel Administration.
Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration (No direct State General Fund Appropriation is required) ......................._........$

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services ...... ....... ........................I

Regular Operating Expenses ._..._..........-._.....,,,.....$

Travel ._........_..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..............$

Publications and Printing ......_.............................$

Equipment Purchases

......._.....$

Per Diem and Fees ........-..$

Computer Charges .,,-... ....-..-$

Total Funds Budgeted __..........._.................................$

State Funds Budgeted ....................................... $

Total Positions Budgeted

2. Classification and Compensation Budget:

Personal Services ...-,,. ....... --...--$

Regular Operating Expenses _____..____._.--__-____._..--.$

Travel

..._..-.--------.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----,,.....----.$

Publications and Printing _.....__.............._.....$

Equipment Purchases _._,,......._...__--._._.......-- $

Per Diem and Fees ,,..,,-. .,,,,.-----$

Computer Charges .................$

160,000 60,000
--0-- 24,000 20,000 30,000 700 28,000
--0--
359,542 15,850 1,500
--0-- 16,100 3,830 2,000
188,800 587,622 --0--
31
280,851 7,850 2,400
--0-- 6,675 1,500
140,500 96,685

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975
Total Funds Budgeted .. State Funds Budgeted Total Positions Budgeted

Provided, however, that $140,000 of the above budget is intended for a classification and compensa tion study to determine the proper salary relation ships between the various class titles and not to deter mine what salary increases might be necessary to make the salaries paid under the Merit System Pay Schedule more competitive with private business and industry. Provided, further, that no funds authorized in this Section shall be expended for a classification and compensation study unless prior written approval is obtained from the Governor of Georgia.

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services --.._._...--__._._.--.......--......

Regular Operating Expenses .-...._..

Travel ...............

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________

Publications and Printing ._____..._.____.__._._____.

- Equipment Purchases .................. ............._

Per Diem and Fees .______._______.____._..___,,_________

Computer Charges .-.._.__._...______..-.______..,______

Total Funds Budgeted

.. . ..

State Funds Budgeted .............................

Total Positions Budgeted

4. Training and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services ---___..._--_..---.--. .._.___....____ Regular Operating Expenses ........ Travel .......................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing .......... Equipment Purchases _....__.__....-___...---_.___._ Per Diem and Fees __.._.___._._._._._.__.._........_.. Computer Charges -________._-___-_-...-_._--_--___-_.. Total Funds Budgeted ............ State Funds Budgeted .......... .................. Total Positions Budgeted

5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Budget:
Personal Services .......-...--,.-- Regular Operating Expenses ............--....... Travel ......_.___.....___....._._......__......._......._......__.. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... Publications and Printing __......-...._--.--.,, Equipment Purchases ...-__....---...---------- Per Diem and Fees ____.__.___._____.-_-_____....-___..-.

1991 536,461 --0--
21
229,868 7,450 2,500
--0-- 5,750 1,950 3,674
85,000 336,192 --0--
20
179,753 15,150
4,450
166,314 13,075
1,575 --0--
2,550 1,100 6,000

1992

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges ..................................$
Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I State Funds Budgeted _--......_........._........_...__.._...__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

18,000
208,614 --0--
15

6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget:
Personal Services __......._..._.._.._............_.._............__._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ___________.._.__._._______.._..$ Travel -_-_.-_,,..............__..................._ ._.._..__.._._.._...__..___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ___._______.________.________________.$ Equipment Purchases __..._................_.....,,-.....-.......$ Per Diem and Fees .__..,,---$ Computer Charges ...._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... $ State Funds Budgeted _____,,,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted

87,430 249,897
4,300 --0--
650 1,300
400 6,000 349,977 --0--
5

7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services ... .........................$

Regular Operating Expenses .......... ^

Travel ....................................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.___.__._._.___.$

Publications and Printing

.................... ^

Equipment Purchases

.............................$

Per Diem and Fees ,,.._......,,_-.-...-...............------_.._._.$

Computer Charges ........_.._...

.................$

Total Funds Budgeted

......... ^

State Funds Budgeted ........

$

Total Positions Budgeted

131,618 6,230 400
--0-- 1,700
2,900 300
6,000 149,148 --0--
12

8. Directors Office Budget:
Personal Services ............. .^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,._________.__,,----------$ Travel ............-._.__._._._.__._._._.,,......,,..............................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..,,.-..--...-._..$ Publications and Printing .....-........._.......--_-_._._..__.$ Equipment Purchases ___.._.._..._............,,................._.$ Per Diem and Fees ........._...._.__..._.._._.__..,,__.__--_._._..$ Computer Charges ---...--.-.....-......_-...-..------------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._._.._...._._......,,...................? State Funds Budgeted _._......._..........._.._..._.._._..._.._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

97,500 6,345 4,600 --0-- 2,700
200 1,800 --0-- 113,145 --0--
5

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services -.-....................._.,,.__........,,--..___.._--.$

Regular Operating Expenses ____......_.....--...----....$

Travel

...............

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.,,.--...-..--.$

Publications and Printing ....................... .^

1,532,876 321,847
21,725 --0--
41,425

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1993

Equipment Purchases .................... ......_...___.___.___.$

Per Diem and Fees ...._............_.._...__.._._.___..__..__.._....$

Computer Charges

............_...$

13,080 179,674 400,685

Section 30. Department of Natural Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources .....................__.._..._____..._............. ...._._._.__.$ 30,955,644.75

1. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services . ............_....._.....__.._..................._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .__.._...._..............--_...$ Travel ...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..............$ Publications and Printing ........__.._..._._.__..._.._._.___...$ Equipment Purchases ... ..---------.---.$ Per Diem and Fees .........._........._.---.-------$ Computer Charges .. .................._....-...._.__._...._...--...$ Grants to the Herty Foundation _.................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I State Funds Budgeted ...._._.._..._............................$ Total Positions Budgeted

848,552 261,822
7,600 3,400 65,000
12,550 27,000 145,942 50,000 1,421,866 1,421,866
70

2. Public Relations and Information Budget:

Personal Services ............_...._.._..._...__..__..__.__..__..__.._.$

Regular Operating Expenses .................... ..........$

Travel

.

,,

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.._............$

Publications and Printing ......_.............._...._.__._._.____.$

Equipment Purchases ._._.._ _.__._.._...__.-.._.__..__..__..._....$

Per Diem and Fees ................-,,,,-.-,,...-...-.$

Computer Charges __........._.._......._. ....._....,,.,,._.._..______.$

Total Funds Budgeted

..,, $

State Funds Budgeted ..............................._........._$

Total Positions Budgeted

306,376 68,400
9,200 7,500 267,000 14,500 13,000 --0-- 685,976 685,976
25

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, 5,976 is designated and committed for the Public Relations and Information Budget.

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services

..... $

Regular Operating Expenses .......-.........--..-.----.$

Travel ..........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-............----$

Publications and Printing _._........____._.._._..__._._.___._.$

Equipment Purchases ........... ........ ... -.-----.-.$

Per Diem and Fees ...._...._.._._.._..__..._.._._.....___._._____...$

Computer Charges .. ......_.........._....__...._......__...-......$

Land and Water Conservation Grants .._._._.._...._ $

852,810 257,513
65,900 --0--
74,950
26,000 93,000 3,000 4,000,000

1994

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Recreation Grants

. . ... ............................^

Total Funds Budgeted _......._......-_.-...-_-_-----.$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

200,000 5,573,173 1,341,494
65

4. Unicoi Budget:

Personal Services ....................... .....?,

Regular Operating Expenses ________________._...........--$

Travel ...............................................

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .______._______.....$

Publications and Printing __________________._........._.-.--_-_.$

Equipment Purchases ................................4

Per Diem and Fees

.........$

Computer Charges ... _,,.............................._.._...........$

Total Funds Budgeted _..._...........$

State Funds Budgeted

.........$

Total Positions Budgeted

558,398 324,500
19,000 30,500 20,000 34,000 33,500 --0-- 1,019,898 635,483
58

5. Game Management Budget:

Personal Services ___ ........... ^

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................._.$

Travel ......................................... ...^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.._...,,.....$

Publications and Printing ..__._.._._....._.................... $

Equipment Purchases _....__..._......................___._.__._-- $

Per Diem and Fees

................ $

Computer Charges .............--.--..----.---------------I

Total Funds Budgeted __.___.._._.__..-........_..._.__......_._.$

State Funds Budgeted ....................$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,259,303 489,700 9,100 154,090 15,000 86,600 3,000 --0--
2,016,793 1,118,657
112

6. Fisheries Management Budget:

Personal Services

..-

$

Regular Operating Expenses .................----..........^

Travel .......__.___.________.,,..................__.._-.-.-.......-.--. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........._........$

Publication and Printing .........._.._...._._...................$

Equipment Purchases

...................$

Per Diem and Fees ................$

Computer Charges

........................ .^

Capital Outlay ^....^. ...----.$

Total Funds Budgeted ................$

State Funds Budgeted ........_...._.._...._.._............_...._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,319,708 488,094 32,000 117,450 10,500 114,955 3,000
6,327 250,000 2,342,034 1,861,096
111

7. Law Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services ...........................................I Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel __............_______.__.__..................___..__.-......-....-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ............................--......--i

2,891,313 799,535 49,101 248,280 29,394

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1995

Equipment Purchases .--..............-.-----------.----$ Per Diem and Fees ....--.-._.,,..___..----__.--,,_----,,.$ Computer Charges ___________._________----_.-__._---___-____.__$ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _._.._._..____.._________.$ Total Funds Budgeted __...........__.__...._..__.__..___..__.___.$ State Funds Budgeted .._.___.._........_.........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

164,092 --0-- --0--
27,000 4,208,715 4,012,160
242

8. Project Evaluation Budget:
Personal Services ______,,___.___._________.___________________._______.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel _.._.._._.,,...._...__._...,,........,,__......._._...___.______...,,.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--.--.----_.$ Publications and Printing ___.._______.___________________.__,,__.$ Equipment Purchases ___._..._..._....,,-_.,,.--..,,------_.$ Per Diem and Fees ..........................----.---..........$ Computer Charges _...._._...__.........---..--.--......--.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$ State Funds Budgeted _...,,,,__$ Total Positions Budgeted

63,278 8,575 2,300 3,400
600 2,500 --0-- --0-- 80,653 80,653
4

9. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services _._,,.__.___..__.___.___,,____,,_$

Regular Operating Expenses ___._,,--_____________________$

Travel ^.^..........^^

..................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---,,__-_--_---$

Publications and Printing _._......,, .,,._...___.__.________.__.$

Equipment Purchases .....^ .................... ^

Per Diem and Fees

............$

Computer Charges .................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ...........$

State Funds Budgeted ..........................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

29,939 1,600 2,500
--0-- --0--
500 2,400 --0-- 36,939 36,939
2

10. Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ._.____.__.____________._._____.$ Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.--_.....,,...$ Publications and Printing ......................--............_.$ Equipment Purchases ___.___..__.____.__..__-.,,.-..._-..-......$ Per Diem and Fees .............-...__...----_-__---__._$ Computer Charges ._..___..__._......__..,,.----....----,,.--...$ Capital Outlay ._..__..._..-._.__....___.._..___-__-____.________--_..$ Authority Lease Rentals ........................................$ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........-_.._..-..--_-_.._-...____.$ State Funds Budgeted _.__....... ................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,159,615 2,066,102
49,875 265,030
15,200 281,249 24,400 --0-- 2,172,200 2,526,000
--0-- 10,559,671
8,734,671 321

1996

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

11. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget:

Personal Services _.. .................................................if

Regular Operating Expenses ..... __.__.-.._.._____________.$

Travel ................................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................If

Publications and Printing ._......__......_,,................... $

Equipment Purchases .............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ...............................^

Computer Charges _--.---.----___--------------_--__----$

Topographic Mapping--U. S.

Geological Survey __________._...................______..........$

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey ... ...... ..............._.._..._..............$

Total Funds Budgeted ...

......$

State Funds Budgeted ..........................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

471,711 57,475 23,203 29,550 26,000 64,072 6,400
--0--
1,585,000
176,000 2,439,411 2,156,411
33

12. Water Supply Budget:

Personal Services ..........

^

Regular Operating Expenses .....__._....._.$

Travel _..-,,---$

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases .__._._......... ..........................--.................$

Publications and Printing _________...__._....___________.___.__..$

Equipment Purchases ...............................$

Per Diem and Fees .....................................................$

Computer Charges ........................$

Fluoridation Grants ............... ___..._...........................$

Total Funds Budgeted .............$

State Funds Budgeted ............................................... $

Total Positions Budgeted

425,055 26,004 26,004
--0-- 5,000 21,500
--0-- 20,000
250,000 785,359 785,359
35

13. Water Quality Budget:

Personal Services ._............................__..................._..$

Regular Operating Expenses -----------.-...........--.$

Travel

---..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --...........----$

Publications and Printing ....._.....................__.._.._._.$

Equipment Purchases _._.....__........_.._...._...__________.....$

Per Diem and Fees .___________._-..-.._-_..___._.._.____...___.__--_.$

Computer Charges

,,,,,,-.-..-----$

Water and Sewer Grants .................... ._..._..........._..$

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................I

State Funds Budgeted ..... ...................................._...$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,335,404 705,400 40,000 10,000 7,000 30,000 --0-- 105,289
2,000,000 4,233,093 2,978,256
94

14. Air Quality Budget:
Personal Services ...._._.._...._....._..................._.._..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ........-...................----.$

999,391 64,300

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

Travel _.-__________._......_________________....._._.._______________.____......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....___.____________$

Publications and Printing ..................^

Equipment Purchases ___.._.....__..__.___......___$

Per Diem and Fees ........

......................^

Computer Charges ____________.........__.____________________..______$

Total Funds Budgeted .. ___________________ .._____________..._..$

State Funds Budgeted ........................_.._...................^

Total Positions Budgeted

1997
54,000 --0--
3,000 41,774 --0-- 58,092 1,220,557 720,557
77

15. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services _ ....................................^

Regular Operating Expenses __________.___________________$

Travel

..._....._............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--._..____._._.__$

Publications and Printing ..............

^

Equipment Purchases

__.___....$

Per Diem and Fees ......_._..._.....$

Computer Charges .______.._.$

Solid Waste Grants ........................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted .....___________________.____________________$

State Funds Budgeted ____________________________._.._........___.$

Total Positions Budgeted

494,992 44,088 29,532 --0-- 8,200 8,000
1,500 --0-- 2,000,000 2,586,312 2,574,510
35

16. Land Reclamation Budgeted:
Personal Services ........_.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................if Travel _________________________._.._..._._........_._.._..._.......... ........__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___..__.___________.$ Publications and Printing __________ ______ ........._....$ Equipment Purchases --...... -- ..__. _____ .......................$ Per Diem and Fees ____________________._______________________.$ Computer Charges ____________._____________________________________$ Total Funds Budgeted ____.._.____.___._._________________.._.$ State Funds Budgeted _______ ......... ........ ........._..$ Total Positions Budgeted
17. Heritage Trust Budget:
Capital Outlay __________________ ____________________________$ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _...._.._........_...._.._..$ Total Funds Budgeted .______________.___________._.__.__..$ State Funds Budgeted ____....__.____...___________________...____$ Total Positions Budgeted
18. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and Construction ...................... .......$

142,351 26,500
9,775 --0--
2,500 1,425 4,000 42,506 229,057 229,057
9
411,499.75
302,000.00 713,499.75 713,499.75
0
879,000

1998

JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted _-_...___.___._..___._______.. State Funds Budgeted -.-------..--..-...-...--.. Total Positions Budgeted

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,000 is designated and committed for matching with Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds for recreational improve ments.

879,000 869,000
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services -.....-.--___._.............._..........._...._____.$

Regular Operating Expenses --.___.....--_____.____________$

Travel ............_.__._................___._._._....._......................,,.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__-_.._............$

Publications and Printing ________________.,,.$

Equipment Purchases .._.___.___.____,,___.____________,,.__.,,___.$

Per Diem and Fees .,,-..,,...,,......._......$

Computer Charges

. ,,,..,,$

Land and Water Conservation Grants ._.._........_....$

Recreation Grants ._..............____.__ ____..........._......._._._ $

Grants to the Herty Foundation .._..._...........__.._...,,..$

Water and Sewer Grants ___..__-___.__..___.____.._._____________$

Fluoridation Grants ___._,,_.,,__._._______..__________________________.$

Solid Waste Grants ..........-_....._._______.___.___..___.__._.._,,..$

Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for

Ground Water Resources Survey _.__._..................$

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Topographic Maps ....._-._.....-_..........$

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations and Construction ____.__._______._._._________._.$

Capital Outlay __...__..__.___.-__-..-_-_-_....._..._......._......._.__.$

Authority Lease Rentals ....._......._......._....____._....__,,..$

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .............._.........._._.$

15,158,196.00 5,701,404.00
429,090.00 869,200.00 549,344.00 903,717.00 211,200.00 381,156.00 4,000,000.00 200,000.00
50,000.00 2,000,000.00
250,000.00 2,000,000.00
176,000.00
1,585,000.00
879,000.00 2,833,699.75 2,526,000.00
329,000.00

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Sec tion or from any other funds without the approval of the State Properties Commission, except that land specif ically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Re sources.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

1999

Fund, $302,000 is specifically appropriated for the Heritage Trust Program through the issuance of not to exceed $3,473,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation debt.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $143,000 is designated and committed for improvements at the George T. Bagby State Park.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $387,000 is designated and committed for land acquisition in Rockdale County.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $5,000 is designated and committed for an entrance sign at Provi dence Canyon State Park.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Planning and Research, $4,550 is designated and com mitted for funding a Planner for the Georgia Special Olympics Program.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $291,089 is designated and committed for motor vehicle expenses in the Law Enforcement Activity of the Department of Natural Resources.

Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections ............_..,,-..___..___.._._..___.._.........__...__.._..$

4,253,159

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ....... ....._...,,...... -_.-..,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,__.._._...__.._.__-__,,____-._.$ Travel ................................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .---......_--..--.$ Publications and Printing ..._.......__.._..._.$ Equipment Purchases --.- -- ........-.-_...-$ Per Diem and Fees ...-.__-..._...__...._..._........._,,..__.........$ Computer Charges .................. .^ Inmate Release Fund--
Payments and Clothing .......................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ................... ..^ State Funds Budgeted ._-..- ._...._......_................,,..$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,523,270 697,777 100,000 4,500 28,300 64,637 64,780 236,036
370,000 4,089,300 4,089,300
200

2. Construction, Maintenance and Special Projects Budget:
Personal Services ............................__...$

116,859

2000

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel ....._.,,_..........$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___------.,,.__.$

Publications and Printing ........................................if

Equipment Purchases ....._...._.__________.______.------_..._..$

Per Diem and Fees __...__._..____._________.___._.._..._-._...._.____.$

Computer Charges ___....______________________._._..._._._._....._._._._$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^

State Funds Budgeted ._...._._..._....

................%

Total Positions Budgeted

18,250 8,800 4,750 --0-- --0-- 15,200 -- 0-- 163,859 163,859
8

3. Grants--Corrections Budget
Personal Services ......$ Regular Operating Expenses ___._______..__.._.-----.________$ Travel ____.__..:..._.____.____________....___________________________.__......._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________..__________$ Publications and Printing .__________________.___._._.......__.___$ Equipment Purchases ___________...._.______________________.__.__.$ Per Diem and Fees -__......______________........___.._.._.._...__.___.$ Computer Charges .._.._.._._.. . _.___________________________.....__.$ Direct Benefits ..--..___________________.__...____._..-.._._________$ Total Funds Budgeted .._...._______________________________._._....$ State Funds Budgeted ____________.__._...._________________________$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,066,558 494,654 96,458 3,927 26,316 65,198 121,523 23,119 22,698
1,920,451 -- 0-- 110

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ___ _._..._.._._________________.._.,,..____._________$ Regular Operating Expenses ...______________.-- ___....____$ Travel _.._-......._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................% Publications and Printing ..... _______ ...__..__.._..._......$ Equipment Purchases ______________________ _................_._.$ Per Diem and Fees ......................... .....^ Computer Charges ____________________..._._________..________________$ Direct Benefits ._.........._._.__.._._.._.._....._._.............. ________$ Inmate Release Fund--
Payments and Clothing .__.._.._._..........................._.$

3,706,687 1,210,681
205,258 13,177 54,616 129,835 201,503 259,155 22,698
370,000

B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions .______.___.$ 24,872,945

1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget:
Personal Services . ...._._..........._..............._......._..._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ..........................................................................if Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.................$ Publications and Printing .................... ..............._..$ Equipment Purchases __...._.____________________....________.....___$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ..... ......... ............ ... __..__________$ Total Funds Budgeted _____________ ..............._..._..._...$

878,853 453,582
2,240 17,000
102 38,516 16,378 --0-- 1,406,671

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

2001

State Funds Budgeted ,, ....... Total Positions Budgeted

1,095,488 83

2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget:
Personal Services -.... .._..___.. ..._____. .....__. Regular Operating Expenses ..... .....-- Travel ._.._. ......_..........._._...._............-.__.... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing .................... Equipment Purchases . .._.... .......... Per Diem and Fees .......... --___._.__. ........ Computer Charges ....... ......................... Capital Outlay ................... Total Funds Budgeted ........................ State Funds Budgeted ............... -- ... .... Total Positions Budgeted

2,184,338 1,298,277
7,142 58,800
615 33,015 13,783 --0--
166,000 3,761,970 3,751,970
225

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
Personal Services .............................................. ........$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel .................L.......................... ............... . ..._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,................--$ Publications and Printing ..........._............._......._.._..$ Equipment Purchases ....__......,,.....,,.......-...................$ Computer Charges -_--.__...-.-.._....---___...--,,.. ...._......_.. $ Per Diem and Fees ......... . ..............._.......-......._......._..$ Capital Outlay .... .................................... ._._._..$ Authority Lease Rentals ..._..._..__._.......__... ............$ Total Funds Budgeted . ................................... $ State Funds Budgeted ... ... ................$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,269,108 899,316 4,094 128,500 819 39,900 --0-- 48,975 18,000 640,000
4,048,712 4,042,512
225

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:
Personal Services . .__....--.._ ......... ........................4 Regular Operating Expenses ... ....... .. .......... . ..$ Travel ..............._._......_.........._. ................. ...._......._._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_..--......,,.$ Publications and Printing .... ......... ....... .._.........__.$ Equipment Purchases ...... ...... ...... .................^ Per Diem and Fees ........................................ ....^ Computer Charges ... . ..... ............. ...... .--.__..--$ Capital Outlay ...... ........ ............................... ........$ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ....................... ........$ State Funds Budgeted ..... ............. ............. ^ Total Positions Budgeted

4,694,950 2,455,952
5,165 54,000
1,535 129,621 78,540 --0-- 80,000 7,499,763 7,414,763
449

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:
Persona! Services - ..._..................._....................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..... ........................ ^ Travel ..... ................ ..... .............. ..............$

4,957,383 2,836,374
39,204

2002

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _........_.._,,.,,_ $ Publications and Printing ________._.__..._-__,,.___-__________.___ Equipment Purchases __--..____.--..-._._....__._____._..____.__.$ Per Diem and Fees .,_._._.,,.__.- .... .,,__.$ Computer Charges -- ___,,--.-_._----_.__----.._,,----_..-- $ Capital Outlay _......._._.._................_.....,,.._..._...._...._.....$ Authority Lease Rentals _____..________.__,,..__._.__._.______.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .-.._.._...................___.._..._._..__ $ State Funds Budgeted _.....-.__..-......._...-....._........_.....$ Total Positions Budgeted

122,110 3,572
86,976 167,253 --0-- 690,156 200,000 9,103,028 8,568,212
518

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services _,,_______._..__.____.__.________.-.______.___--_._._$

Regular Operating Expenses ...........--........_--._..-$

Travel __.................... ... ....,,.,,...,,,,$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.....------...$

Publications and Printing

.. _-.__.____.__.__..__-$

Equipment Purchases ........ ........._......___........._.__....$

Per Diem and Fees __. ....................................__......__..$

Computer Charges -- .....--........-......_......._..._........_._...$

Capital Outlay .. --.. ............_........_......_..._...._.._..$

Authority Lease Rentals .........-..........--..,,-._._.....$

14,984,632 7,943,501
57,845 380,410
6,643 328,028 324,929 --0-- 954,156 840,000

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect $245,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to construct a 175-bed dormitory facility at the Vocational Rehabilita tion Center at Georgia Industrial Institute.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $60,000 is designated and committed to renovate the electrical systems at Lowndes Correc tional Institute and Lete Correctional Institute.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $250,000 is designated and committed to equip the new Georgia Rehabilitation Center for Women in Baldwin County.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $30,000 is designated and committed for a comprehensive sewage disposal plan at Georgia State Prison and Lee Correctional Institute.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $12,000 is designated and committed for a farrowing barn at Georgia Industrial Institute.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender Rehabilitation ... ......... .........$ 4,727,751

1. Administration Budget: Personal Services ._.._............._............._........._._.__......$

33,957

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

2003

Regular Operating Expenses ---...._.---..,,.....--._.__-.$ Travel ...........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..,,----,,.....$ Publications and Printing .........._......................_._.,,$ Equipment Purchases ...._.,,_______-_....,,________..,,_____..,,____.$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................if Computer Charges --.__.__._....__.,,.____.___. __._._...,,____..__..___.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

13,497 24,140 --0-- --0--
6,600 4,318 --0-- 82,512 67,212
2

2. Probation-Parole Supervision Regional Operations Budget:

Personal Services ... ...................................................^

Regular Operating Expenses _______._____._..._.__.._..._____.$

Travel ......_.._-..........,._._......._._.__.........._......_......_.-.......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.....--........-- $

Publications and Printing ............$

Equipment Purchases

.....

..._____.$

Per Diem and Fees .__.._..,,.-..______...._..__._____..._._____..__.____$

Computer Charges ....................................................^

Total Funds Budgeted --._.___..__-..____._...._____...._._______.$

State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

4,072,006 256,585 258,136 --0-- 3,292 40,000 5,250 6,000
4,641,269 4,641,269
374

3. Grants--Offender Rehabilitation:

Personal Services _____....--______..._-___........-__.._.._-___.....$

Regular Operating Expenses __......._.._..........__.........$

Travel

.

.

.

. ...._____.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...___._______._._.$

Publications and Printing _._.___.._.___._._..._________...______$

Equipment Purchases .._.... ........... ..--__.__...--___.___ $

Per Diem and Fees ..... ........................_......._._......__.$

Computer Charges _. . ..............................................^

Direct Benefits .................................................^.....$

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^

State Funds Budgeted ........... .. .. .... ..._........... ......$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,139,804 671,593 176,879 3,755 38,541 86,587 79,543 7,490 48,000
3,252,192 19,270 247

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..........._.__......_......... ........._..._......$ Regular Operating Expenses ............. ....................$ Travel ..........................................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _............_.....$ Publications and Printing ..................... .........._._...$ Equipment Purchases ........................_._......._._......._.$ Per Diem and Fees ._.._............................._.._......_._.....$ Computer Charges ................_........................,....._...$ Direct Benefits .........................................................^

6,245,767 941,675 459,155 3,755 41,833 133,187 89,111 13,490 48,000

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles ......._..................................._.........._..._.....$

431,147

2004

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services __..-- .._.___,,_._.____.......__.___.,,........--...$

Regular Operating Expenses ______..._.______._...___._._-...$

Travel ....._..

... _._._..._.__...-...______-_-$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ----......---$

Publications and Printing . .................... ._...__.._.___._.$

Equipment Purchases ................_..-.-. ....--.--...----.$

Per Diem and Fees .............................._...............-.._..$

Computer Charges ....-........._-..........--.......------....--.$

Total Funds Budgeted .... ......................_......_..._...._..$

State Funds Budgeted ...................... ......... ............$

Total Positions Budgeted

410,694 20,247 28,750 --0--
2,300 13,980 2,500 --0-- 478,471 431,147
25

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ................_.........._......................._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._,,.....__..,,....._..........$ Travel .-......._...._..................__..._......._.._......_...._........_.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._...__..........$ Publications and Printing .............. .._.._.....__._._......$ Equipment Purchases ....................-.._........___....._...._..$ Per Diem and Fees ....._..........___.._......_.__._...._._...........$ Computer Charges _..-- ...............__..........._.......,,.....--..$

410,694 20,247 28,750 --0--
2,300 13,980 2,500 --0--

Section 32. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety .__.__..___..._.$ 22,186,349

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:
Personal Services .._.........__.............._......_......_.........._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ............_.....,,......._..--.$ Travel .........._......_.._............_.._......................_.._._.........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._........ ....--.$ Publications and Printing ............................_..._......$ Equipment Purchases .........._.._.._............._.........__...-- $ Per Diem and Fees .............._.............._......._...__..-.....$ Computer Charges ....._.._............._..........._.,_..........._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................_.._......-..$ State Funds Budgeted .................................. ......_..$ Total Positions Budgeted
2. Commissioner's Office Budget:
Personal Services .._..............._....... ......._............_.._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._...... ......----.....--.$ Travel .. ......_.._..........._............._ ._............_...........__......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____-___.......___.$ Publications and Printing ....................._...._.._..........$ Equipment Purchases ..... ........_......._......_...........--$ Per Diem and Fees .........._................_..............._...._.....$ Computer Charges _-__-.----_-..-_------.----- _--....._,,--$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._..........._..............._........-$ State Funds Budgeted ....................................._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

244,236 24,600 14,000
--0-- 7,000 3,000 7,000 2,000
301,836 -- 0--
16
263,242 40,238 9,380 10,200 16,105 2,800 2,810
--0-- 344,775 294,775
16

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

2005

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services

.

...._.........._.._.$

Regular Operating Expenses ..... ......_........._...._......$

Travel

...... _..._________...____$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^

Publications and Printing __________ _______...__________..._.___$

Equipment Purchases ...-..__.__..._.___...___._____....___.__._.___.$

Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^

Computer Charges ....

....._.$

Total Funds Budgeted __,__.___________..__.._______._________.$

State Funds Budgeted ....... ............... ......... .__.____$

Total Positions Budgeted

610,055 864,662
2,750 6,800 69,441 120,360 10,660 158,210 1,842,938 1,842,938
66

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:
Personal Services .... .__________.....______.._._______....______$ Overtime Payments __________.....__________..__.______..________...$ Regular Operating Expenses .........._...._........._.........$ Travel ........ _______..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._._______..__$ Publications and Printing ................. ........_.. .________.$ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees __._.....________________ _..__________.___________.$ Computer Charges ....... _______.....$ Capital Outlay _____.._..___________........__________.....________....___$ Total Funds Budgeted _._____........_____________..__.____.___..._____$ State Funds Budgeted ................... .................._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

13,629,977 266,822
2,090,801 79,448
1,520,984 884,103 153,594 130,000 998,970 104,500
19,859,199 19,719,083
1,118

5. Police Academy Budget:
Personal Services .__.____......__.__._.__.._..._______....._______..._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _.._______.___._.______.._______$ Travel ........ .________._..__________._..._____________,,_________...______...__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... ^ Publications and Printing _.__________...________._._______.._$ Equipment Purchases ..................................,.^..........$ Per Diem and Fees . .............................................^ Computer Charges .-.---......... .................... ....._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ....................................__.$ State Funds Budgeted .......... ..................... ........$ Total Positions Budgeted

166,723 69,982
5,760 --0--
6,980 -- 0--
44,500 --0-- 293,945 208,945
11

6. Mandate Training Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................$ Travel .............................................................. .........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ........... ...........................$ Equipment Purchases ______ __ _____ __ _ _____ ______$ Per Diem and Fees ..................._... ____._________--___.__$ Computer Charges .. .............................-- .....--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .. ...... ................... ........$

140,619 18,258 6,710 7,300 818 3,071 100
--0-- 176,876

2006

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted ....._....... ...... ...._..__..._.______....$ Total Positions Budgeted

120,608 11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .. .... _.__...__.._______....___._........._.___.$

Overtime Payments ...........................................^......$

Regular Operating Expenses .................................if

Travel .............

..

... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....

$

Publications and Printing ........................................if

Equipment Purchases ...........................................^

Per Diem and Fees ....... ....... ......_............_._._...._._..$

Computer Charges ..... .... ..... .............. ........$

Capital Outlay .. ...... ................._.........._._............$

15,054,852 266,822
3,108,541 118,048
1,545,284 984,447 282,825 195,070
1,159,180 104,500

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Geor gia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Asso ciation of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the Inter national Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, the following amounts are designated and committed for Capital Outlay purposes at the facilities listed thereby:

Floyd County Driver's License Facility .........._._._.$ Cedartown Patrol Post ........ ........._............_._.__.....$ Clarke County Patrol Post ....._............_..........._..._...$ Villa Rica Patrol Post ....................._..........................$

35,000 30,000 9,500 30,000

Section 33. Public Schools Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System ............................................ .... $

7,405,180

Departmental Operations Budget:
Regular Operating Expenses ....................._._..__....$ Employer Contributions ........................_..._......._..._...$ Total Funds Budgeted .-......................-._..................$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^

137,000 7,268,180 7,405,180 7,405,180

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses ......._.........,,,,..-$

Employer Contributions ............

....^

137,000 7,268,180

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $9,180 is designated and committed to fund House Bill 182.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

2007

Section 34. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission _______.._.____.$

2,068,947

1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services - --....-- - ___.....__._--.___...._____-- $ Regular Operating Expenses ................................if Travel ..................._...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................if Publications and Printing ...... ... .....$ Equipment Purchases __.___.--..._...._.--............ $ Per Diem and Fees _............_.$ Computer Charges _____________._,,_________________________._,,___..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....... ........_............_-..._......$ State Funds Budgeted .........................__....._...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

446,115 26,050
4,500 --0--
1,500 3,200 15,000 --0-- 496,365 496,365
27

2. Transportation Budget:
Personal Services . ........_.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ___._.__._..-_.__...,,_--.-- $ Travel .................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._......._...,,.$ Publications and Printing .._.._....._......_......__._...._....$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................--.I Per Diem and Fees .........._._....._......... ...--....._......._,,.$ Computer Charges ............ ...--... -- .--,$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._........................_..._..--.$ State Funds Budgeted ............. ........................... ..$ Total Positions Budgeted

486,042 99,050 35,000 12,000 9,700 13,500 3,000 --0-- 658,292 658,292 44

3. Utilities Budget:
Personal Services ...... -- .....$ Regular Operating Expenses ___..-__..---._----.___----$ Travel .............................................-..............-.....--..I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...............--.$ Publications and Printing ....__......_....__.....__........._....$ Equipment Purchases ......._........_..__......__._...._..........$ Per Diem and Fees ......................_....._.-...._._............$ Computer Charges ......................_.__...._...,,._-..._.._...._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._....._..............._.................$ State Funds Budgeted ........._...._.._..............-...._......$ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _....._......._.-..................._.__-.._.........$ Regular Operating Expenses _._....__....___..._--__......_..$ Travel ............__.....,_......_......._........._....._...._.,,............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..__......._........$ Publications and Printing .._...._......._........_......._.....$ Equipment Purchases .........._._...-__-....-_....--.....-...._.$ Per Diem and Fees .................................... ......_......$ Computer Charges ...................-..-...-..--._...,,-.-....--_...$

711,840 77,550 27,000
7,000 9,000 30,050 76,850 --0-- 939,290 914,290
53
1,643,997 202,650 66,500 19,000 20,200 46,750 94,850 --0--

2008

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions .... ........... ......_...$ 255,041,707

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services .._............._............._._._._....._...___..._.$ 219,297,643

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ............$

62,143,000

Teachers' Retirement .............._._.__........._..._.........-_.$ 16,950,500

Capital Outlay ._......................._......_........_............-.,,..$ 4,362,404

Authority Lease Rentals ....-..-_....--$ 22,739,136

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........._..........._.___.,,..,,_.............$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted

.............,,$ 327,492,683

State Funds Budgeted ..._............_._._._........._.............$ 224,642,166

Total Positions Budgeted

15,287

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to Capital Outlay, $60,000 is designated and committed for planning a Field House at Albany State College.

Provided, that of the above appropriation rela tive to Capital Outlay, $190,000 is designated and com mitted for land acquisition at Columbus College.

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which con sists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the con struction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of general obligation debt or through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of bonds by the Georgia Education Authority (Uni versity). Should the Georgia State Financing and In vestment Commission elect to issue General Obligation Debt to finance said undertaking, said amount will be appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obliga tion Debt Sinking Fund." Should said Commission deter mine that said undertaking be financed through the issuance of bonds by the Georgia Education Authority (University), said amount shall be appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System and used for the purpose of paying lease rentals.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975
Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,739,136 in F.Y. 1975 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental con tracts as a first charge on such funds.
Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever.
Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an apportionment of funds to the various units of the Uni versity System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitu tion. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing.
Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution ap plicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement System.

No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Govern ment, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended.

Provided, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget estimate.

Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the budget estimate of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget:

Personal Services .................

,, -.......... $

2009 231,000

2010

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges .,,....,,....._._.$
Total Funds Budgeted .._.._,,.$ State Funds Budgeted _,,.-,,.--.,,.. $ Total Positions Budgeted

103,956 334,956 324,000
19

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services _.__......_.._._..-..___.____.._,,__......_-........$

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor

Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications

and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment

Purchases, and Computer Charges _._,,--.--.....--$

Total Funds Budgeted _______._._____.____.___,,___.____.___.______.$

State Funds Budgeted

,,,,__..__..,,.$

Total Positions Budgeted

725,000
575,000 1,300,000
537,000 38

4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget:
Personal Services .......,,..--___.____............_..___.___...-,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ._._._.........._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__.___.._-._-_-....-..._._.____........$ State Funds Budgeted ,,..,,.,,.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

6,528,749
1,994,200 8,522,949 2,204,000
201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget:
Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ___.,,,,........_.,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ...-.,,---.._$ State Funds Budgeted .-.--..-............._............_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

659,000
315,500 974,500 358,500
60

6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget:

Personal Services ,,.-.,,.__._,,,,

$

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor

Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications

and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment

Purchases, and Computer Charges _.__.--........_._.$

Total Funds Budgeted .....----____,,...-.....-.__..-.-.$

State Funds Budgeted _..._.._..................__..............-.$

Total Positions Budgeted

9,841,976
4,793,745 14,635,721
9,044,000 848

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services ............._......._..........._...__._...........? 14,113,099

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975

2011

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor

Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications

and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment

Purchases, and Computer Charges

.$

Total Funds Budgeted ._..__....______...______...._.___.__...._.$

State Funds Budgeted __._._-_____._.-.-_____._...-.__._......___$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,320,787 16,433,886
8,243,041 944

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget:

Personal Services ...... ...--,,.$

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor

Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications

and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment

Purchases, and Computer Charges -._..-.-,, $

Total Funds Budgeted _.._____....._____.....______..__._..._...___.$

State Funds Budgeted ...

$

Total Positions Budgeted

15,453,304
4,922,262 20,375,566
9,689,000 1,864

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _...._____...._...____.,,._.._,,_-.________.__..___.$ 266,849,771 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, and Computer Charges ...................$ 77,168,450 Teachers' Retirement .....-...._........._......-._........-.....$ 16,950,500 Capital Outlay -........-- -.$ 4,362,404 Authority Lease Rentals .......__..__.._--___.....--.__..$ 22,739,136 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ........_..................................... $ 2,000,000

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .........._......$ 6,217,500

Regents Central Office Budget:
Personal Services ..._..........._.._........_..........._........-.....$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor
Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases and Computer Charges ...................$ Medical Scholarships .................,,..._......._.........._......$ Regents Scholarships .._...........__..........__....................$ Grants to Junior Colleges ........._.........._............._._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................._.-......_-......_.$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,649,400
994,500 345,000 200,000 3,031,000 6,219,900 6,217,500
112

Provided, that from the above appropriation relat ing to Regents Central Office, $4,000 is designated and committed for two additional student grants for the Southern College of Optometry in SREB payments.

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .......................$

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor

Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications

and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment

Purchases, and Computer Charges ..................$

Medical Scholarships ....

$

Regents Scholarships

.... .__._____,,_____.____...______$

Grants to Junior Colleges ............. . .

$

1,649,400
994,500 345,000 200,000 3,031,000

Section 36. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ...._..._.._...._.....$ 22,909,987

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services .................$

Regular Operating Expenses .._._.._..._..,,..........__..._..$

Travel

.._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................_...$

Publications and Printing ..................._.._._..._...........$

Equipment Purchases ....................$

Per Diem and Fees

_.__.__,,.___$

Computer Charges ........................$

Total Funds Budgeted .............$

State Funds Budgeted ............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

869,455 750,011
12,000 --0-- 194,173
1,000 20,800 30,000 1,877,439 1,877,439
32

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services ,..-..,,.._.-$

Regular Operating Expenses ......_._.__...------......_,,.$

Travel ................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----....-........^

Publications and Printing _________,,_____.____.___.___________.$

Equipment Purchases ..........................$

Per Diem and Fees ,,.,,,,_.-$

Computer Charges

......

..........$

Total Funds Budgeted

.... ......$

State Funds Budgeted .............._..._............_..._.._._._._.$

Total Positions 'Budgeted

797,506 56,295
1,500 --0--
2,736 2,500
500 62,859 923,896 923,896
70

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services .._._.._.............._._.._.._._.....,,.......__.._..$

Regular Operating Expenses _--_._______._,,----_-._--____$

Travel

......^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,...__.________.__.$

Publications and Printing ..._.._..........._._..__.._..........__$

Equipment Purchases ................. ....^

Per Diem and Fees ...._.._...._._.........-...._....-......_..___.$

Computer Charges ............-....-_._._._.........._..___.._....... $

Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation _...._.._.$

Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ....................$

781,415 19,885 44,682 17,000 77,000
3,600 45,000 1,285,000 325,000 860,000

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2013

Total Funds Budgeted ._ State Funds Budgeted _. Total Positions Budgeted

3,458,582 3,257,582
66

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1975. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services ..____.....________......-.._____......---_.--__.__.$

Regular Operating Expenses ...._--._..----...--........$

Travel ____..............._.-...--..--

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___..-.----.._... $

Publications and Printing __.___.________.__________......_____.$

Equipment Purchases ..........._........,,.._.__-....-.--,,..-,,$

Per Diem and Fees ----......._.-..----._......-------,,--$

Computer Charges _...._............____........_,,____._......-_.....$

Total Funds Budgeted ..-__.____.._..-__-____...._..-_-......$

State Funds Budgeted ___...____________.___.,,_______._.__..._____$

Total Positions Budgeted

734,772 66,420
4,000 --0-- 42,400
5,000 --0-- 260,875 1,113,467 1,113,467
74

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services ...._.._..-..-........__.._.__......._...._-.......$

Regular Operating Expenses ........-.._.._...._.,,....,,.....$

Travel ,,-.-

,,.--..

$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ------___._.- $

Publications and Printing .._._......._...._.._..._.............$

Equipment Purchases --.._....-.......-......,,_....----.......$

Per Diem and Fees

,,...,,..,, $

Computer Charges .-.....-_..,............-.___.._.....__--._.._..$

Total Funds Budgeted ..._._......____--_-_.....-..--_.._._.....$

State Funds Budgeted .........._...... .......__._..................$

Total Positions Budgeted

338,205 4,740 2,000
--0-- 43,384
2,000 100
78,437 468,866 468,866
36

6. Income Taxation Budget:
Personal Services ._._.._...........__.___..._-..........__._--__.._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ...-..--..........--..--_.._._.$ Travel __..........__.._........._..__...............____..__..._.............__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _................_.$ Publications and Printing ....... ............__..................$ Equipment Purchases ..-...............--..__._..._......._......$ Per Diem and Fees ........_.._............_.._.._._...........-.......$ Computer Charges ......................_.....___..........._.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._..__..........._..__................_..__.$ State Funds Budgeted ......................_........._............$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,150,381 140,624 3,507 --0-- 178,843 2,500 --0--
1,305,192 2,781,047 2,781,047
113

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7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget:

Personal Services

._____.._.,,____,,,,_,,$

Regular Operating Expenses

.............. .^

Travel ...-._..____________.____.--.....-$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......,,..,,..-_.._ $

Publications and Printing _,,._._.___.,,_.....___..._.....,,....$

Equipment Purchases -.............------------.--------if

Per Diem and Fees .......................................$

Computer Charges -...._.._._......,,.,,-._-......._........_.--....$

Total Funds Budgeted .

.

$

State Funds Budgeted ................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,544,367 206,868 47,032 114,000 13,472 7,500 15,200 69,796
2,018,235 2,018,235
123

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:

Personal Services

................................ ..^,

Regular Operating Expenses ...---:-,,.,,,,--..,,----,,$

Travel ,,.-.-.

.,,,,...._..-----,,,,,,$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,--.....-..,,...- $

Publications and Printing _,,__.._.._-___.___.___._._.__.______.$

Equipment Purchases ........ ...................... ^

Per Diem and Fees __________________,,_--_..._.__.___,,___--_____.$

Computer Charges ................... ...^

Total Funds Budgeted

___.-...--..$

State Funds Budgeted ..............^

Total Positions Budgeted

1,776,332 241,745 5,212 14,502 207,128 12,800 --0--
1,545,320 3,803,039 3,803,039
209

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services .........................^...........................$

Regular Operating Expenses ._...._.......___.................$

Travel

....................... .^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... $

Publications and Printing ............._.._.-.__,,__._._.___...$

Equipment Purchases

....................$

Per Diem and Fees ._...._...,,......_.,,..__.._.__..,,..__.,,....?

Computer Charges .................................. .^,

Total Funds Budgeted __...._.___._._-_--___._._..._..._-_...___.$

State Funds Budgeted .-................_.._..--_.._.--- $

Total Positions 'Budgeted

1,082,272 43,493 148,500 --0-- 3,000 16,000 500
5,000
1,298,765
1,298,765
76

10. Field Audit Services Budget: Personal Services ..._......__.............-__..-..._.................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................. ^ Travel ......................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..----._--___.$ Publications and Printing ......................$ Equipment Purchases ....................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ........................................4 Computer Charges .....................................^, Total Funds Budgeted ...................... ............$ State Funds Budgeted ........................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted

2,829,210 139,550 219,000 --0-- 8,918 24,573 2,000 5,000
3,228,251 3,228,251
239

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2015

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget:
Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ___.___.__-_-...-.---_..___.$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ._._.......--._......._--__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__..-.....,,...._........._..._.......$ State Funds Budgeted ___.___.--_____._.__.__-__.._.--_-._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,860,000 279,400
2,139,400 2,139,400
0

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $1,860,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the pro duction of at least 3,100,000 motor vehicle tags.

Any such contract may provide for partial, ad vance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

12. Intangible Tax Equalization Fund Budget:
Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ,, ..____------...$ Total Funds Budgeted __..___._______,,_.____,,,,___,,_._._______.$ State Funds Budgeted ...___............_._._......._._........_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0^ --0--
0

Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the In tangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein.

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..___......._._._-_--........._--._....._-___.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.____.__..__._._______,,_..___$ Travel ,,..._,,_..,,_._.__,,,,,,.._.....--___...._,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........___.._... $ Publications and Printing ...__._...._.......__.._...,,....._..$ Equipment Purchases ..__._..-....-...._...._..-_._..___......._.$ Per Diem and Fees _....-.........._-_.__-....-.,,-.........--_.__.$ Computer Charges ._....,,..._.__...........__._.--......-__-......_.$ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation ..._..___ $ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ,,.,,.__._.._.......$ Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases _..........___.._,,....--_.__..$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ______...___.____.____.._,,_$ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ----__-__--_----__,,$

11,903,915 1,669,631
487,433 145,502 771,054 77,473
84,100 4,647,479
325,000 860,000 1,860,000 279,400 --0--

Section 37. Secretary of State. Budget Unit: Secretary of State _._.,,____$

5,870,706

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1. Occupational Certification Budget:
Personal Services ,,___.____._____..___,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._..__.._._.._........-....__,,$ Travel ..__...........__,,.,,..._...__...,,...............,,...._..._......,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..-__..----...--$ Publications and Printing ..........,,.....__.____._..._...._...$ Equipment Purchases _......-...._._._._....__..........-.,,_.._,,$ Per Diem and Fees ..-___-.-.................._..-._____.--___._.$ Computer Charges ___..,,_______,,____,,,,____._________._,,_.._--__$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._..._,,___.__.._._._.._..._.__..-_._.$ State Funds Budgeted ._-.._..____....._...__.___.__..__-._---$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,092,065 372,167 137,536 --0-- 53,500 44,000
. 129,000 --0--
1,828,268 1,819,768
114

2. Securities Regulation Budget:
Personal Services .....-..._-_..._._--._.........-....-..-._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses _...__._.____.._______.--.__--,,$ Travel .._....-._._.__.__..............-...___-_...__..............,,..,,.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ____________.._._____,,__..__________$ Equipment Purchases ......-....-.._.__,,--._......_._...--......$ Per Diem and Fees _._--------.--..---..--...--.----_--_$ Computer Charges __._.__.-__.__-____,,,,..--,,____,,_____--__-_,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ._..............._.._...._...._..__.,,....-? State Funds Budgeted __________._____.___________.__.,,._________$ Total Positions Budgeted

167,260 17,000 12,000 --0-- 2,000 6,000 --0-- --0-- 204,260 204,260
13

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services ......................................................I

Regular Operating Expenses ._...__...__.........-..._.._._.$

Travel ......_._._.._..___................._______.................._._.._.......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.__--__--------$

Publications and Printing _____.__._..____._____________..___....$

Equipment Purchases ........--.... ___.._....__.........._.._.... $

Per Diem and Fees .._-------..,,....----_-__-_......-.-.......$

Computer Charges ....-..-------,,---..........._-._...------,,$

Total Funds Budgeted __...______.________,,.._____._.____________$

State Funds Budgeted -...

_.............$

Total Positions Budgeted

190,647 72,306 500 --0-- 4,000 3,600 --0-- --0--
271,053 271,053
20

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services ...._._........-.-.._._..........._.._....._._...._..$

Regular Operating Expenses ._..._..._.._.......,,_.._..._....$

Travel ........_._..................._.._.._...,,..........,,...._..........._...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......__,,--..--..$

Publications and Printing ............_._.._.,,__.................$

Equipment Purchases

,,,,.-- .............. ._..$

Per Diem and Fees .....-.-...-..-...-_._...._.__.......,....._....$

Computer Charges ______------_______--_,,,,___________,,-,,_._--$

Total Funds Budgeted --.__..___.__....--....-..-.-..._..__._._.$

State Funds Budgeted ........................._.._........-....$

Total Positions Budgeted

209,339 4,700 40,680
--0-- 500 500 500
--0-- 256,219 256,219
13

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2017

5. Archives and Records Budget:
Personal Services --------------------------------$ Regular Operating Expenses --------,,--------$ Travel .............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing ------------------------$ Equipment Purchases ------___-.--_,,_--------$ Per Diem and Fees _----------__----__--------$ Computer Charges ---------------_----------------$ Authority Lease Rentals ...---------- --__------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................... i State Funds Budgeted .................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,003,286 138,309 6,400
3,500 23,000 16,500 --0-- --0-- 815,000 2,005,995 2,005,995
89

6. General Services Budget:
Personal Services ...............................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _--------_----------$ Travel ----------_------.------_----..------.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------_----$ Publications and Printing --------------..............i Equipment Purchases --------------__-- _------$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................4 Computer Charges ------------__----------------$ Total Funds Budgeted .................... ................^ State Funds Budgeted --_---- ----------.------$ Total Positions Budgeted

365,545 79',000
7,000 --0-- 68,000 7,000 4,000 --0-- 530,545 510,545
31

7. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services -------__--_--------__.----------$ Regular Operating Expenses _--------------,,--$ Travel .......... ....................^................. .................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_----.-_$ Publications and Printing -----------------_----$ Equipment Purchases _--_______.--------._,,___.__..$ Per Diem and Fees --__,,..--.--__._.,,_------..--__-,,$ Computer Charges _--------____--------__----.$ Total Funds Budgeted _--___________-__--__--________._--$ State Funds Budgeted --------------------__------$ Total Positions 'Budgeted
8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:
Personal Services --------.._,,__------------_,,-$ Regular Operating Expenses __--------------------$ Travel ..............__-............__............... ...^... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_------$ Publications and Printing ...................................^ Equipment Purchases ....................................^....^ Per Diem and Fees ------___--_------__...._._....._,,$ Computer Charges ___--_,,--__--._.--,,.--$ Total Funds Budgeted __-...-........_.__.--_.....__,,$ State Funds Budgeted --------------------------$ Total Positions Budgeted

383,239 123,700
4,000 --0-- 100,000
5,000 --0-- --0-- 615,939 615,939
28
48,599 18,806 4,000 --0-- 5,200 1,300 --0-- --0-- 77,905 77,905
3

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9. State Building Administrative Board Budget:
Personal Services ._-,,.._._.----_....,,._.-...___.,,......._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ..--__,,__.,,--.._----_..$ Travel _,,..__-____-___.,,--__-__----.._.-__--_._----..,,---~~.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,...__._......_._.$ Publications and Printing ________._,,__.___.______._,,,,.__,,$ Equipment Purchases ....-.._-..--_.----_._--------$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,_.._......_,,..._....__._.,,,,______.$ Computer Charges ..--.--._------.._.____,,.--_....$ Total Funds Budgeted .__-.._______.---_,,--...---.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._.....-..,,.......--._.....-_-....$ Total Positions Budgeted

30,022 3,000 5,000 --0-- 66,000 2,000 3,000 --0-- 109,022 109,022
6

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _~~.-_.__--~__-__~~_--__._--_...$ Regular Operating Expenses .._.._......,,_-.__...--.,,_$ Travel _________._,,_____._____.__________.__...______.__.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._____.----___$ Publications and Printing .........._..___....._....._..._$ Equipment Purchases ___,,____,,_...____________________.$ Per Diem and Fees ........_..._,,._._._...___._.._._.__.$ Computer Charges _-__,,_____----_.-____--___..._..$ Authority Lease Rentals ,,--__.__._____--______.__-_,,$

3,490,002 828,988 217,116 3,500 322,200 85,900 136,500 --0-- 815,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $10,000 is designated and committed for a study of land lot lines in Cobb County.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $50,000 of the amount budget ed to the object class Regular Operating Expenses in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and committed for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corporations.

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission. Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission __.......$

8,399,082

1. Internal Administration Activity Budget:
Personal Services ......-....._--._.__._._____..,,-.__.____$ Regular Operating Expenses _...._.._...,,_.._..._....$ Travel ____._________-_____-___--._.___......_._.____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._,,.._..--.,,,,_-$ Publications and Printing ..................._...._._...._._...$ Equipment Purchases ......-_.._._..._.__.,,._._.........$ Per Diem and Fees ,,......._...._......_._..._._,,.......$ Computer Charges _____,,____________,,________.____.._.__________$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,-...,,....,,,,,.,,.-_...._..............$ State Funds Budgeted ...-_....-_,,-..-_........-,,...--..--.$ Total Positions Budgeted

586,730 130,680 24,440 --0-- 15,400
18,000 9,662 248,838 1,033,750 671,150
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2019

2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget:
Payment of Interest .............-....-.___.,,_,,-.--.............$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,._...._---................__. .. $ State Funds Budgeted _............_.-____-..__-...............$ Total Positions Budgeted

296,000 296,000 121,000
0

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget:
Direct Guaranteed Loans .-.....,,...................._...___,,..$ Tuition Equalization Grants ......___._,,____.__.__..........$ State Student Incentive Scholarships ..................$ Total Funds Budgeted _..-.._---_-.....-....._.._.__-.,,--$ State Funds Budgeted _________.._.___..._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000 8,071,932 7,596,932
0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget:
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships _____.._.._._.___....-.-..-____.______________.___.___.$
Total Funds Budgeted ..-----_-_....._..._.-,,-----$ State Funds Budgeted ......_,,_._....___.___.__.______..._._$ Total Positions Budgeted

10,000 10,000 10,000
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ___.-.-..-......_....___.___._____..,,_._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____,,...,,_____,,______________$ Travel _....._.._..........__....__....................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.,,.--.--_..$ Publications and Printing .,,,,,,_...................__... $ Equipment Purchases ......................._______________$ Per Diem and Fees ,,...-.........__.._..._,,._._._......_$ Computer Charges __...__.___.__.____.._.._,,..._...,,_,,__________._.$ Payment of Interest _....-.----.___________._______.___.__.$ Direct Guaranteed Loans _...-...._............,,.,,...-......$ Tuition Equalization Grants --._________....._.,,.......$ State Student Incentive Scholarships .-...._.,,.---.$ Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents
Scholarships ...-..-..--.-..._._.--..._._-__.._..._.._..$

586,730 130,680 24,440 --0-- 15,400 18,000
9,662 248,838 296,000 1,995,000 5,046,932 1,030,000
10,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing stipends for training recruitment and coun selors personnel in health career fields.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to students in paramedical, professional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in

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cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of em ployment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholar ships, $10,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards per manently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as pro
vided by law.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $5,046,932 is designated and committed to provide Tuition Equalization Grants to students attending private col leges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to State Student Incentive Scholarships, $1,030,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing incentive scholarships of not more than $450 per aca demic year to students at the undergraduate level pur suant to provisions of Section 415 (A through D) of Subpart 3, Part A of Title IV of the Higher Edu cation Act of 1965, as amended, particularly as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972 (P. L. 92-318), and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority. Residents of Georgia for a period of at least twelve months imme diately preceding their date of registration in a branch of the University System of Georgia, a private college or university which is an approved institution under Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended, a college or university receiving State funds under the Junior College Act of 1958, as amended, a State-supported vocational-techni cal school, or in an accredited or approved nonprofit hospital school nursing, provided such postsecondary educational institution is located in the State of Geor gia, shall be eligible to make application for a State Student Incentive Scholarship. Depending upon the amount of Federal or State funds available for this pur pose, priority in the award of State Student Incentive Scholarships shall be given, first, to first-year students; second, to second-year students; third, to third-year stu dents; and fourth, to undergraduate students, without regard to their field of study.

Georgia Veteran Students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a State Student Incentive Scholar ship under this program shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification, pro vided, however, such priority for veterans shall only

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apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated to State Student Incentive Scholarships.
Until the State Student Incentive Scholarship Pro gram is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in insti tutions of higher education, nor for summer period study to students in other postsecondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.
Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee .................................._...__.....___...$
Soil and Water Conservation Committee Budget:
Personal Services ,,......,,......_....-.-._-.__..___----.--$ Regular Operating Expenses ..............................$ Travel ................................ .......^... .... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ..................................^ Equipment Purchases ...__...........,,......,,,,__...,,.....-....$ Per Diem and Fees .............................................$ Computer Charges ..............................--..............$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................$ State Funds Budgeted ................................ .^. Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ...............................^....................^ Regular Operating Expenses .-..,,....,,_--..._._._.$ Travel ......................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,-.___,,,,--__,,$ Publications and Printing .................................... ^, Equipment Purchases ...........................................$ Per Diem and Fees .......................................^ Computer Charges ............................................^
Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System ....,,.....$
Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _,,_....._.....,,.__.___.____.$ Travel _...,,_,,...._....._._..._.,,.__...._.._...__....-._..._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................^ Publications and Printing ___,,_____.-__._.....,,_..___$ Equipment Purchases _____,,.______,,.--.--__..--.----_,,_$ Per Diem and Fees .__._._._____..............................^

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395,409
138,165 176,989 25,344 --0--
3,355 1,400 60,156 --0-- 405,409 395,409
11
138,165 176,989 25,344 --0--
3,355 1,400 60,156 --0>--
245,065
448,412 42,300 14,500 --0--
9,100 9,000 178,400

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Computer Charges _----.-___________.____.___.__..______.,,______.$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems .._._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ______-.,,.__-______._.___.____.__._..____$ State Funds Budgeted ...-......._-_.-......._......_.......,,$ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .............._,,.._..-.._._...._....__.......$ Regular Operating Expenses _--..--,,__-.._._........,,$ Travel ......,,_______,,,,.._.____....____.___..____________..._______.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------__.,,.$ Publications and Printing .............._....__._...........$ Equipment Purchases _..,,--__----.._._._.--------.... j Per Diem and Fees ....-..-.._...........__.,,,,,,_...........,,.$ Computer Charges ._--___......_......._..._----.........$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ______,,_.$

131,700 245,065 1,078,477 245,065
37
448,412 42,300 14,500 --0-- 9,100 9,000 178,400 131,700 245,065

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems, $245,065 shall be used to implement a nine dollar per month per year of service retirement floor effective April 1, 1975.

Section 41. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation _,,___.$ 252,992,454

Planning and Construction Budget:

Personal Services .........-...........-..._.._._..-.............$ 49,812,980

Regular Operating Expenses ..............,,.,,................$ 6,297,915

Travel ._..............._..........___._____._...___._____._..._..___.$ 2,680,040

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___--~----.__.$

--0--

Publications and Printing .__,,.,,._......,,..._-..,,....._....$

26,275

Equipment Purchases __.--___-_---_......._.--------..,,$

92,450

Per Diem and Fees ---------_,,_--.-._._.___.___.______$

--0--

Computer Charges ....__..._.__..._._-----_,,....$

--0--

Capital Outlay _______________...__.__________._.__________$ 197,647,500

Total Funds Budgeted -..-...................._...._.._..........$ 256,557,160

State Funds Budgeted .-..,,-...._...._..-,,-.._-...-..-...$ 117,777,075

Total Positions Budgeted

3,959

2. Maintenance and 'Betterments Budget:
Personal Services __..,,.__._______..___....__________,,--,,.___.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._.____________------.-.__.$ Travel ________.-..___._______-.........____---.._....-_.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..,,.-....--....$ Publications and Printing ....__,,......_._--...._._...$ Equipment Purchases ...,,._.._-._--._--._.--.--------$ Per Diem and Fees __------____,,_._--_______________$ Computer Charges ..,,._.._..,,...._.,,-,,,,..._.._--------,,,,$ Capital Outlay -..._..._.--__..-.._..-_--..._--...--$ Total Funds Budgeted ....-._........-..-.............._-..,,.._.$ State Funds Budgeted .__.,,_.__-__--,,..._._.-----$ Total Positions Budgeted

29,752,716 16,134,301
347,680 --0--
1,510 --0-- --0-- --0-- 18,929,394 65,165,601 65,165,601
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3. Authorities Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals _____,,--_______.,,__________'____,,___$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ._......._..._._.._._...__.,,....._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ._....._..,,.._......__..._._._...$ State Funds Budgeted _........._.......,,_........._..,,.......$

27,377,802
5,096,879 32,474,681 32,474,681

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget:
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._..--._._...--$ Equipment Purchases ...._.......-._.-.___.__.........,,..$ Capital Outlay ._..._-.,,_--....,,__..-..-_.._...._--...._-..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............,,_.-.-___..._,,.__....$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.-......_....._._.-.._--..-.....-.$

2,799,095 1,128,625 1,596,600 5,524,320 5,000,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget:
Grants to Counties .-......_-....._..._...._.___.-.....___$ Total Funds Budgeted _._..__._...-....,,_.._._...__--.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._.......__...-..-.___...._...-.._.$

9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:
Personal Services ._________.._______.._.________.______._....._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ............._,,_.._.,,_..$ Travel .__-.....__._....___..._....__._..__...._..._.._.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._...._,,--......$ Publications and Printing ___------_--_--_---_____-_$ Equipment Purchases __--_--_--_--_._.---__.~__$ Per Diem and Fees --_._.._-.____..______,,......_,_....,,..$ Computer Charges _____,,,,______.--____._--.-__._-..._.-.__$ Total Funds Budgeted ___--~___._~__.._---.-.---.$ State Funds Budgeted __,,,_._..______.,,-______....,,,,_..$ Total Positions Budgeted

114,886 2,094,182
2,000 --0--
5,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 2,216,068 2,216,068
10

7. Administration Budget:
Personal Services .._..._._...._-_,,-....___..._...-..-_-$ Regular Operating Expenses _____--_.___--______.--,.$ Travel .._..-_....___..,,........,,....._,,_.._...-....__...._._... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.----._.__$ Publications and Printing ._._,,_----_._--.__-------$ Equipment Purchases ..__--.,,,,--.--.___--,_-_._--.$ Per Diem and Fees ...................._-.....,,.....,,......__.....$ Computer Charges .___~__-_._~-__~_~~_.._,,......._$ Total Funds Budgeted _.....-.._,,.._.,,_.......,,.-..._-..$ State Funds Budgeted ....._-._..-.--_..-..__-..-..$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,153,232 1,911,163
346,021 --0-- 370,060 --0--
7,200 1,261,886 9,049,562 9,049,562
369

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in con formity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from

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motor fuel taxes received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the imme diately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the imme diately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount appro priated herein.

Provided, however, that objects for Activities fi nanced by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and 'Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any addi tional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated for new authority lease rentals to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

For State matching participation in costs of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highways planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and sur veys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto provided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices authorized by law. Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the Department of Transportation may add, delete and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full bene-

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fit of the Federal aid program. Provided, further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate Sys tem with regard to completion by a date fixed by exist ing Federal Statute of Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give the advanced budgetary authorization for the letting and execution of highway contracts essential to and included in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services and constitu tionally appropriated to the Department of Transporta tion.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for appropriations to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sink ing Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements on new General Obligation debt to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service re quirements on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges. Provided, further, that in the event the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, for any reason, should decide not to use the General Obligation procedures established by the Constitution to finance said new program for the con struction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges, the same excess amount is then designated and specif ically appropriated for additional Authority lease rentals to the Georgia Highway Authority to permit the issuance of new Authority bonds to finance the con struction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the

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proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transportation.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:

Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing Program ....._____.____-_-....,,_______._.....___.____..-$ 11,091,345.88

This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropria tions of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution.

8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget:
Grants to Municipalities _______.__-.__.._____________--$ Total Funds Budgeted __-_.,,._,,.__,,_.___-______.___._,,-$ State Funds Budgeted ._._._._______-----.. -- --$

9,317,000 9,317,000 9,317,000

For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the municipality, designated by such au thority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the 'Constitution, and file same with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such

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audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.
Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.
9. Air Transportation Budget:
Personal Services ....___.-..-....-......-.-._....--_--....__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ---------_.--___________.__..__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --._--_.----.$ Publications and Printing ___,,_._.---___.__-_.--_---.--$ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ......................................--........^ Computer Charges ........................................... ....^ Capital Outlay ............... ..._...........................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .......................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

2027
290,345 292,220 10,800 32,500
300 17,400
1,000 --0-- 45,000 689,565 539,565
18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget:
Personal Services ........_.-.._..................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..------.-- .--------$ Travel ............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...--_--.........$ Publications and Printing ....................................$ Equipment Purchases ............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................. ^ Computer Charges ........_.,,,,._._........_..__._._,,.,,..._.._$ Capital Outlay ____..--.________________.._.__-.....--.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................$ State Funds Budgeted __......._.......-..-..-_....--_.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

253,509 537,280
16,000 --0-- 14,500
6,600 --0-- --0-- 878,000 1,705,889 1,705,889
19

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget:
Harbor Maintenance Payments ........--.................$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,,,..........._...........,,_,,......$ State Funds Budgeted ..._..........,,_,,............._......._$

430,000 430,000 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services -..-..-._....._.........._.._._..............$ 85,377,668

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ 27,267,061

Travel ..................^................................ ..^ 3,402,541

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___--._____.__.$ 2,831,595

Publications and Printing .....................................$ 417,645

Equipment Purchases .............................................^ 1,245,075

Per Diem and Fees ....._..,,.,,_._.._..._........_._...__.$

8,200

Computer Charges -_..._._________.__.-_...--._................. ^ 1,261,886

Capital Outlay

..................... ..^ 219,096,494

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Grants to Municipalities -,,..,,._..-.............--.-....... $ Harbor Maintenance Payments __,,__,,_.-____,,--,,____.$ Grants to Counties ............................... .^ Authority Lease Rentals ...................... ..^
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .................................... ^

9,317,000 430,000
9,317,013 2V ,377,802
5,096,879

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation services, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Trans portation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the quality of its equipment.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12%% of an individual air port project when matching both FAA and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund participation.

Provided, that the entire amount of the above alloca tion for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service __....$ 6,717,787

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:
Personal Services ...........................................% Regular Operating Expenses ............................. ^ Travel _....__._______._.__................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---..--------.$ Publications and Printing .__.....,,__................ ^ Equipment Purchases ._--_._._----_._.,,_---.............$ Per Diem and Fees .......................,,_..,,..,,-- ...........$ Computer Charges ..................................................$ Grants to Confederate Widows ................ .....^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,827,478 109,323 62,357 --0-- 20,659 12,931 7,450 350 25,118
2,065,666 1,836,907
172

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility--
Milledgeville Budget: Personal Services .....................................................$

71,052

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Regular Operating Expenses _ -- ----------------$ Travel .................................................^.................. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____----$ Publications and Printing ............................. ^ Equipment Purchases --------------_...--------$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................^ Computer Charges _----......------...------_------.$ Operating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital ---------------------- $ Capital Outlay ............................................. ...^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ..................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

2029
28,000 250
--0-- --0-- 22,000
500 --0--
3,771,175 3,250,000 7,142,977 3,613,171
7

3. Veterans Nursing Home-- Augusta Budget:
Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ........_.----.------.$
Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .......................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,655,339 1,655,339 1,267,709
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services --------------------------_------_$ Regular Operating Expenses ............................ ^ Travel .................... ..........^............. 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............. $ Publications and Printing __--------_.--------------$ Equipment Purchases ------------......_----...----,,$ Per Diem and Fees _...------------.,,--------------$ Computer Charges ------...--------..._----...----$ Grants to Confederate Widows ................. ...^, Operating Expense/Payments to
Central State Hospital --------------_.-------- $ Operating Expense/Payments to
Medical College of Georgia .......................... ^ Capital Outlay ......................................... .^

1,898,530 137,323 62,607 --0-- 20,659 34,931 7,950 350 25,118
3,771,175
1,655,339 3,250,000

Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board.
Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation 'Board ---- --..---- ...-------------- ____

$ 1,543,062

Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services _........--....------------ __--_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ------__-------- $ Travel ___,,_________.._____________..-__,,______.__........_----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----___------_.$ Publications and Printing .------------------------ $ Equipment Purchases ------__--------............--._.$ Per Diem and Fees ,,_----... ,, ,,------......................$ Computer Charges ..........................^.....--...-.-....--..^

1,238,862 215,800 26,500 --0-- 15,000 22,500 5,000 19,400

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Total Funds Budgeted ..-.--______........_________......___.$ State Funds Budgeted --________.__-__,,__________,,__$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,543,062 1,543,062
90

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ...--........................--...................I Regular Operating Expenses _....._..................I Travel -.....--._-._...-._,,.__......,,.._........_............_.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....--.--.-.--...$ Publications and Printing ..._._......_......__,,._...........$ Equipment Purchases ...........__..........._.....__......... $ Per Diem and Fees -..._...-..-......-....-......._..-...........$ Computer Charges ..-.........................,,_-_........_..___.$

1,238,862 215,800 26,500 --0-- 15,000 22,500 5,000 19,400

Section 44. In addition to all other appropriations there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No whole sale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a re fund covering shrinkage in the process of retailing motor fuel as authorized by Act. of Georgia General Assembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing motor fuel.

Section 45. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this Ap propriations Act between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the afore said constitutional provision, as amended, or ap propriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insuf ficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency or institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.
The General Assembly declares that the sums here by appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease con-

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031

tracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon Gen eral Funds.
Section 46. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gover nor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1974 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; pro vided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the conditions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1975, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expenditures by object class of any depart ment, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report contains no recommendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and ap proved in the same manner and under the same condi tions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 47. Wherever in this Act the term "Budget Unit Object Classes" is used, it shall mean that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Budget Report for F. Y. 1975 submitted to the 1974 Georgia General Assembly.
Section 48. The Director of the Budget shall deter mine the appropriations contained in this Act to which the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in this Act shall apply. It is the intent of this General Assembly, however, that to the greatest extent feasible,

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such Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be applied to capital outlay and other items of a nonrecurring nature.

Section 49. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the State.

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F. Y. 1975 ..........................__-.-..........__........---__-....$l,702,971,922.75

Section 50. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 51. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 169 be adopted.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck 'Beckham
Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman

Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter
Castleberry Chance Childers Childs

Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford
Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

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Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, 'B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.

Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative are Representatives W. B. Russell and Stone.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Harris, J. G. Harrison Jordan Matthews, C.

Noble Peters Petro Rainey

Rush Wheeler Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

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The motion prevailed and the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 169 was adopted.

Representative Williamson of the 45th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 169. He stated that had he been present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Holmes of the 39th wished to have recorded in the House Journal that the members of the House from Fulton County were in a Fulton County Delegation Meeting which was called at 2:15 o'clock, P.M. this day. Because of this meeting, the members of said delegation were unable to vote on some measures before the House during the afternoon.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 107. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Starr of the 44th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", approved April 8, 1968, so as to create the Georgia Criminal Justice Council; to provide for membership of the Council, their qualifications, appointment, elec tion, compensation, expenses, etc.

Mr. Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 196. Do Pass. SB 245. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th, Chairman.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate adheres to its substitute to the following Bill of the House and has appointed a Committee of Conference:

HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th, and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an insti tution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Brown of the 47th, Langford of the 51st, and Lester of the 23rd:

Representative Jordan of the 58th asked that the Journal record that he was absent from the floor of the House a considerable time on February 24th and 26th, on the morning of February 26th and the afternoon of the 27th be cause of conflicting meetings of the Senate Education Committee and the House Appropriations Subcommittee of which he is Vice-Chairman.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 28, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover

Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard. Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman

Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert

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Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall

Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Alexander Brown Clark, Betty Davis Edwards, W. Greer Harris, J. G.

Hill, G. Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney

Petro Scott Sheats Smith, J. R. Wheeler White

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Ted Clark of Atlanta, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontesteed Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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HOUSE RULES CALENDAR

Mr. Speaker:

Friday, February 28, 1975

Your committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Friday, February 28, 1975, and submits the following:
HB 29. Employment Security Law; Trust Fund HB 259. Employees Retirement System; Dept. of Revenue HB 266. Superior Court D.A., Official Duties HB 267. Sheriffs' Retirement Fund: Reinstatement HB 270. Grand Jurors, Provide Two Alternate Jurors HB 414. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed HB 593. Homicide by a Vehicle, Redefine Offense HB 671. APEG; Certification of Teachers, Etc. HB 700. State Personnel Board, Duties HB 765. Sheriffs' Surety Bonds; Increase amount of Bond HB 766. Probate Court Judges; Increase Amount of Surety Bonds HB 767. Superior Court Clerks; Increase Amount of Surety Bonds HB 768. State Courts Clerks; Provide for Bonds HB 770. Mortgages on Personalty; Foreclosure HB 805. Presidential Preference Primary; Qualifying Period HB 818. State Employees Health Service HB 851. Water & Sewer Contracts; Retained Amounts HB 875. Development Authorities; Define "Project" SB 45. Vehicles, Transp. Portable Buildings SB 83. State Speed Zones, Maximum Speed SB 109. District Attorney Emeritus Retirement Fund SB 131. Personnel Board & State Merit System; Revise SB 155. Advertising; Change Certain Fees SR 25. State Personnel Board; State Merit System

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

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By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended to permit the following Bills and Resolutions of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1017. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Milford of the 13th, Foster of the 6th, Karrh of the 106th, Thomason of the 8th, Long of the 142nd, Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and others:
A Bill to provide a schedule of minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Georgia who receive an annual salary for their services as such in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1018. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to require State and local authorities created by law in this State in the purchase of and contracting for supplies, materials and equipment to give preference to materials, supplies and equipment manu factured or produced in the State; to provide that such preference shall not sacrifice price or quality; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1019. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965 so as to require the Authority in the purchase of and con tracting for supplies, materials and equipment to give preference to materials, supplies and equipment manufactured or produced in the State; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1020. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A Bill to create a new Charter for the City of Hampton, Georgia, in the county of Henry; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.
HB 1021. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A Bill to amend an Act requiring the Board of Education and the School Superintendent of Henry County to publish a monthly financial statement of receipts and disbursements and the annual itemized report of the examination by the State Department of Audits of the Henry County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

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HB 1022. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court and the judge of the probate court of Henry County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide that the salary of the chief deputy of the sheriff shall be fixed by the governing authority of Henry County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 1023. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Henry County Development Authority Act" so as to change the method of appointing the members of the Authority; to provide for the appointment of the members of the Authority by the Board of Commissioners of Henry County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 1025. By Representative King of the 96th:
A Bill to prohibit a member of the General Assembly from introducing legislation if such member or his family has received compensation from a person interested in the passage of such legislation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1026. By Representatives King of the 96th, and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy, drugs and narcotics so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.
HB 1027. By Representative King of the 96th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 47-10, relating to lobbying, so as to prohibit certain persons from soliciting signatures of members of the General Assembly for any bill or resolution which is prepared for introduction in either branch; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 264-1027. By Representatives King of the 96th, and Larsen of the 119th:
A Resolution authorizing the removal of the State Capitol to the environs of Bibb County, Georgia; to provide for a special Statewide referendum; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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HR 265-1027. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain tracts of land to the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1028. By Representative Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to prohibit certain debt collection practices; to define certain terms; to provide for damages; to provide for exemptions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 266-1028. By Representatives Edwards of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Resolution creating the Georgia Land Utilization Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1029. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 49-6, relating to guardians of insane persons or persons otherwise mentally incapable of managing their estates, so as to change and revise the procedures for the appointment and dismissal of a guardian for a person who is mentally ill, mentally retarded or mentally incompetent; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1030. By Representatives Edwards of the 20th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to change the terms "defendant" and "plaintiff" to "judgment debtor" and "judg ment creditor", respectively; to provide that the judgment creditor shall be entitled to the process of garnishment in cases where judgment shall have been obtained; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1031. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to create the Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 1032. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to unify the governments of the City of Augusta and Richmond County; to create within Richmond County a single county-wide govern ment through the creation and establishment of a new political entity

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to be known as the "Augusta-Richmond County"; to provide for the powers, duties, functions, responsibilities and jurisdictions of such political subdivision; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 1033. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Apr. 6, 1972 relating to state-wide system of gathering information for uniform property taxation and the employment of county staff appraisers thereunder so as to provide State salary supplements for those county appraisers who meet certain additional professional qualifications; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 1034. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act to be known as "The Georgia Court Reporting Act", so as to provide that certain persons are exempted from taking the examination for certification; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1035. By Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ham of the 80th, and Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act to change the salaries of assistant district attorneys in all judicial circuits of this State having a population of not less than 54,500 and not more than 58,500; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1036. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Stockbridge so as to change the corporate limits; to change the municipal general election date; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

HB 1037. By Representatives Whitmire, Jackson, and Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts so as to prohibit a clerk from record ing a deed unless the name and address of the grantee is contained in the deed; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1038. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing counties and certain municipalities to levy a local income tax under certain conditions so as to provide that

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out of State residents shall be subject to the tax; to provide for a tax credit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1039. By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act" so as to make language and other changes relative to certain appropriations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 267-1039. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Georgia Public Service Commission must approve any change in the rate or charge for any electric or gas service provided by any county or municipality; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1040. By Representative Kreeger of the 21st: A Bill to amend an Act to define abandoned vehicles so as to change the said definition as it applies to vehicles left unattended on public roads; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:
HB 993. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd: A Bill to create a charter for the City of Fort Mountain, Ga.; to provide for definitions; to provide for corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 994. By Representative Matthews of the 145th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berlin, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes.

HB 995. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Foster of the 152nd, Leggett of the 143rd, Jones of the 126th, and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, supersed ing and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to change certain provisions applicable to the confiscation of commercial fishing boats; and for other purposes.

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HB 996. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the Insurance Contract in General, so as to provide that all insurance contracts of accident and sickness insurance, including individual, group and blanket policies, and all policies insuring the payment of compensation under any public law shall provide that the insured shall have full freedom of choice in the selection of any doctor or therapist; and for other purposes.

HB 997. By Representatives Carter of the 146th, Harris of the 138th, and Foster of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to clarify the provisions of existing law which grant an exemption from sales and use tax to certain machinery and equipment used on the farm in the production of poultry, eggs, fluid milk or livestock; and for other purposes.

HB 998. By Representatives Johnson and Thomason of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commissioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees so as change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of said officers; and for other purposes.

HB 999. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to create the Perry Redevelopment Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1000. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 15-3, relating to jurisdiction over lands ceded to or acquired by the United States of America so as to provide authority and procedure for the acceptance by the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia of retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly in certain land by the United States of America; and for other purposes.

HB 1001. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Matthews of the 145th, Burruss of the 21st, Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th, Lane of the 81st, Sizemore of the 136th, Hudson of the 137th, Phillips of the 120th, Keyton of the 143rd, and others:
A Bill to amend Title 92, relating to taxation, so as to provide that property shall be taxed according to its just and fair value; to delete the requirement that the tax digests of the various counties must be approved by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 1002. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 51-101 relating to what is exempt and who may claim constitutional homesteads, so as to change the amount of such exemption; and for other purposes.

HB 1003. By Representative Matthews of the 145th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Funston, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes.

HB 1004. By Representative Matthews of the 145th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Norman Park, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes.

HB 1005. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Burruss of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st, and Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to provide for new education districts from which the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County shall be elected; to provide for the election of the Chairman of said Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 1006. By Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd:
A Bill to amend Article IV of Code Chapter 95A-9, relating to the control of outdoor advertising, so as to exempt benches erected for the comfort, convenience or safety of school children and the general public; and for other purposes.
HB 1007. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Cooper and Howard of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to increase the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
HB 1008. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to create an authority to be known as the Nuclear Ship Savannah Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1009. By Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Sams of the 90th, and Calhoun of the 88th:
A Bill to unify the governments of the City of Augusta and Richmond County; to create within Richmond County a single county-wide govern ment through the creation and establishment of a new political entity to be known as "Augusta-Richmond County"; and for other purposes.

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HB 1010. By Representative Battle of the 124th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 nor more than 190,000 according to the U. S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1011. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act which provides for the election and terms of members of the Board of Education for the City of Valdosta, so as to change certain provisions relative to the election and terms of said members; and for other purposes.

HB 1012. By Representatives King of the 96th, Russell of the 53rd, Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Tucker of the 73rd, Hill of the 127th, and Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post-trial pro cedures in civil cases, so as to change the provisions relating to physical and mental examination of persons; and for other purposes.

HB 1013. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the members of the Hospital Authority of Decatur County; and for other purposes.

HB 1014. By Representatives Hill of the 127th, and McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to create an Energy Resources Conservation and Development Program in the State; and for other purposes.

HB 1015. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Dept. of Public Safety and providing for the issuance, revocation, cancellation and suspension of drivers' licenses so as to provide for the issuance of honorary drivers' licenses to certain veterans who have been residents of Georgia for at least 20 years; and for other purposes.

HB 1016. By Representatives Milford, Mann, and Clark of the 13th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Franklin County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the feeding of prisoners; and for other purposes.

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HB 1024. By Representatives Lucas of the 102nd Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd, Evans of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts; and for other purposes.

SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to provide that ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more, or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 or more which are not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 7% per annum, and an additional rate of interest on the amount of such liability which exceeds $1,000 equal to the discount rate on 90-day commercial paper in effect at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta or any successor such discount rate established by such Bank, until paid; and for other pur poses.

SB 162. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Examiners of practical nursing, so as to delete the requirement that an applicant submit evidence of United States citizenship to the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses; and for other purposes.

SB 271. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act, so as to provide that the membership of the Council shall include the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his designee; and for other purposes.

SB 278. By Senator Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Re organization Act of 1955", so as to provide that the Adjutant General and the Assistant Adjutant General for Army and the Assistant Ad jutant General for Air shall be confirmed by the Seriate; to provide for an investigation of the qualifications of appointees by the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee; and for other purposes.

SB 287. By Senators Hill of the 29th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to regulate the practice of orthotics and prosthetics ("Orthotists and Prosthetists Practice Act") ; to provide for a Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists; and for other purposes.

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SB 295. By Senator Summers of the 53rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Chattooga County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relative to deputies and other personnel of the Sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

SB 307. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to re-create the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County; to provide for commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

SR 83. By Senator Hill of the 29th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of each resident of Heard County actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, but not to exceed $5,000 of its value, is exempt from all ad valorem taxation for county and school purposes, except certain taxes for certain purposes; and for other purposes.

SR 89. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the provisions relating to the Downtown Savannah Authority; and for other purposes.

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 249. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th, Chairman.

Representative Dent of the 85th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging has had under consideration

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the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 699. Do Pass.
HB 884. Do Pass.
SB 197. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 619. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 174. Do Pass. HR 263. Do Pass. HB 868. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.
Representative Colwell of the 4th Disttrict, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under considera-

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tion the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 243-984. Do Pass. HR 172-836. Do Pass, by Substitute. HR 150-618. Do Pass, by Substitute. HR 245-992. Do Pass. HR 169-829. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Toles of the 16th, Secretary.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs (Local Legislation) submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 954. Do Pass. HB 978. Do Pass. HB 980. Do Pass. HB 983. Do Pass. HB 991. Do Pass. HB 992. Do Pass. HR 128-535. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 954. By Representative Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of the Tax Commissioner of Montgomery County approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 735), as amended, so as to provide for determination of the compensa tion of the tax commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 978. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Clarke County upon an annual salary, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2113), as amended, so as to increase the food allowance for the prisoners confined in the county jail; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 980. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties of this State, approved March 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2944), as amended, so as to change the population classification of said Act; to change the provisions relative to costs; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 983. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Lilburn, in the County of Gwinnett, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 3306), as amended, so as to change the election procedures for the governing authority of the said city; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 991. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Gilmer County on a salary system in lieu of fees, approved Feh. 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2480), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expense allowance of the Sheriff; to change the provisions relative to deputies; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 992. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a county commissioner of roads and revenues and an advisory board of Gilmer County, approved February 23, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1021), as amended, so as to change the pro visions relative to the compensation and expense allowance of the com missioner of Gilmer County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HR 128-535. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Mostiler of the 71st and Ware of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education of Coweta County to enter into certain leases, contracts, and lease agreements for a term not exceeding 30 years; to

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provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or re jection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitu tion is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:

"Leases Authorized. The Board of Education of Coweta County, and its successors, is hereby authorized to enter into leases, con tracts and lease purchase agreements for a term not exceeding 30 years for land, buildings, equipment, or facilities, or any combina tion thereof, with any public or private party, agency, individual, corporation, partnership or association, to be used only for educa tional or school purposes. As part of such lease, contract or lease purchase agreement the Board of Education of Coweta County may enter into binding agreements for the payment of funds for the use of such land, buildings, equipment or facilities for such period not to exceed 30 years which shall constitute a charge against the revenues of said Board of Education; and the obligations incurred by the Board of Education of Coweta County pursuant to the authority of this paragraph shall not constitute debt within the meaning of the debt limitation provided for by this Paragraph I or any other Article, Paragraph or Provision of this Constitution. Said Board of Education may expend funds for the purpose of improving any land, buildings or facilities, or any combination thereof, the control over which is acquired pursuant to the authority of this paragraph."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the Board of Education of Coweta
( ) NO County to enter into leases, contracts and lease purchase agreements for a term not exceeding 30 years for land, buildings, equipment, or facili ties, or any combination thereof, to be used for educational purposes?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HR 128-535 as follows:

By striking from line 18 on page 1 the word, "only".
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell
Connell

Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton
Glover Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin, J. R.

Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix
Noble Owens Oxford

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Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles

Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beck Childs Cox Davis Elliott
Evans, B. Greer Ham Harris, J. G. Hill, G.

Howard Hutchinson Jordan Larsen, G. K. Marcus Matthews, C. Petro Pinkston Randall Rush

Russell, W. B. Scott Sigman Smith, V. B. Tolbert Townsend Wheeler Williams Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted, as amended.

Representatives Tolbert of the 56th and Russell of the 53'rd, stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of HR 128-535, as amended. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has disagreed to the House Substitute to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allow ances of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act ap-

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proved Mar. 16, 1966, so as to provide for compensation for Senate and House of Representatives Administration and Assistant Administration Floor Leaders.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 74. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

HR 121-472. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st:
A Resolution authorizing the lease of a certain tract of State-owned property located in the City of Kennesaw.

HR 256. By Representative Noble of the 48th:
A Resolution commending the Georgia Baptist Convention for its pro posed bicentennial rally.

SR 84. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mr. George E. Youngblood.

SR 85. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mr. George E. Youngblood.

SR 46. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer killed in line of duty; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

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

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SB 199. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to abandonment of minor children, as amended, so as to provide that the mother of an illegitimate child, in the prosecution of the accused father of such child, shall not be prohibited from testifying as to her adultery with the said accused father under certain conditions.

SB 188. By Senator Hamilton of the 26th:
A Bill to provide for the confidentiality of certain records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect; to provide that it shall be unlawful to permit unauthorized persons to examine or inspect such confidential records.

SB 310. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Crawfordville in the County of Taliaferro; to create a new charter for said city; to provide for corporate limits; to provide for the government of said city; to provide for the officials thereof and their selection, oath, powers and duties.

SB 317. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Jasper County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Jasper County, approved March 26, 1935, as amended, so as to place the tax commissioner on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation.

SB 319. By Senator Shapard of the 28th: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County, approved August 19, 1912, so as to change the corpo rate limits of said town; to provide for a referendum.
HB 134. By Representative Alexander of the 38th: A Bill to amend an Act revising the adoption laws so as to provide that an adopted child may take by inheritance from relatives of the adopting parents.
HB 207. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A Bill to amend Code Section 59-203, relating to the manner of drawing grand jurors and the number of names that may be drawn, so as to increase from 36 to 60 the maximum number of names that may be drawn.
HB 258. By Mr. Irvin of the 23rd: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement

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of Support Act", so as to provide for reciprocal enforcement of support with any province or territory of the Dominion of Canada.

SB 248. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to provide requirements relative to certain types of warehouses or storage spaces; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions and for certain exclusions from the provisions of this Act.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 75-310. By Representatives Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract or parcel of land located in Coweta County, to Harrison Ward and Alma Lilly Ward.

HR 126-504. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and others:
A Resolution creating the DeKalb County School Property Utilization Study Committee.

The Senate has passed, by Substitute, the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 239. By Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County.

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

HB 436. By Representative Hawkins of the 50th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved March 21, 1974, relating to investiga tive grand juries in counties having a population of not less than 400,000 or more than 600,000 so as to provide these investigative grand juries with subpoena powers.

HB 534. By Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Villa Rica in the counties of Carroll and Douglas.

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HB 662. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment of marshals of the recorder's court.

HB 744. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Irwin so as to change the salary of the clerk; to provide for the employment of secretarial, clerical office em ployees.

HB 745. By Representative Hudson of the 137th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system so as to change the maximum compensation of the sheriff's deputy.

HB 749. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Barnesville so as to change and update existing city ward boundaries.

HB 751. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Zebulon so as to change the date of the regular city election for said city.

HB 753. By Representative Irwin of the 130th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Randolph County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount for automobile and travel expenses for both the sheriff and the deputy.

HB 756. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Jakin in the County of Early.
HB 775. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Collector of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax collector.

HB 776. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Johnson County on an

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annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputy.

HB 788. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: A Bill to create the Forsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority.

HB 790. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the Acts incorporating the Town of Norwood in the County of Warren and pro viding a new charter for said town so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the mayor and councilmen.

The Senate has agreed to House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 89. By Senators Holloway of the 12th and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act re-creating and reestablishing the Georgia Com mission for the National Bicentennial Celebration, approved April 5, 1973, as amended by an Act approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the membership of said Commission.
The Senate has agreed to House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 13. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 of the "Ga. Election Code", re lating to the nomination of candidates, as amended, so as to prohibit any person from qualifying with more than one political party during the same calendar year.

The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 169. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 2, 1974 Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1508, so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

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HB 239. By Representatives Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County; to provide for the rights, duties and liabilities of said office; to provide for the election of the tax commissioner; to provide for his term of office; to provide for the method of filling vacancies; to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; to provide for the collection of all such fees, costs and emoluments; to provide for periodic statements; to provide for personnel in the office of the tax commissioner, their compensation, and the payment of expenses; to provide for settlement of disputes between the office of tax commissioner and the governing authority of the county; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bald win County are hereby consolidated and combined into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County. The rights, duties and liabilities of the tax commissioner, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be the same as those imposed upon the tax receivers and tax collectors by the laws of this State.
Section 2. The first election for the office of tax commissioner created herein shall be held at the same time as the election of other county officers for Baldwin County in 1976. The person so elected shall take office on the first day of January, following his election and shall serve until December 31, 1980, and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. All future elections for tax commissioner shall be held at the same time as elections for other county officers, and all future tax commissioners shall take office on the first day of January following their election, and shall serve a term of office of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Nothin herein shall effect the term of office of the present Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Baldwin County, and their terms of office shall continue through De cember 31, 1976. Should any vacancy occur in the office of tax commis sioner, such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of law for filling vacancies in the office of tax collector.
Section 3. The tax commissioner before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the oath prescribed by law for tax collectors and shall give bond as provided by law for the tax collector.

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Section 4. All taxes due and payable at the time the tax commis sioner takes office shall continue to be due and payable until paid. All tax fi. fas. theretofore issued shall have full force and effect and be collectible as issued.

Section 5. The tax commissioner shall receive an annual base sal ary of $12,000.00, to be paid in equal monthly installments from funds of Baldwin County. Said base salary shall be increased in the amount of $500.00 per annum for each year of service completed as tax commis sioner up to a maximum of $15,000.00; provided, however, that the initial tax commissioner elected as herein provided shall be given credit at the rate of $500.00 per year up to the maximum of $15,000.00 for each year of prior service to Baldwin County, Georgia, as an elected, full-time county officer. "County officer" as used in this Section shall include only the offices of tax collector, tax receiver, clerk of superior court, Judge of the Probate Court, sheriff and county commissioners.

Section 6. After the effective date of this Act, said officer shall diligently and faithfully undertake to collect all fees, fines, forfeitures, commissions, costs, allowances, penalties, funds, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites formerly allowed him as compensation for services in any capacity, and shall receive and hold the same in trust for said county as public monies, and shall pay the same into the county treasury on or before the 15th day of each month next following the month in which'they were collected or received. At the time of each such monthly payment into the county treasury, the tax commissioner shall furnish the governing authority of the county a detailed, itemized statement, under oath, of all such funds received during the preceding month by such officer and paid into the county treasury. The statement shall show the respective amounts of money collected and the source thereof.

Section 7. The tax commissioner shall have the authority to de termine the number of such personnel needed by his office, to classify positions and to determine the compensation to be paid each employee. If the governing authority of the county does not approve such number of employees and their compensation and the said governing authority and tax commissioner cannot agree on a compromise, such dispute shall be presented to the grand jury of the county for settlement. If the gov erning authority or the tax commissioner is not agreebale to the deci sion of the grand jury, such dispute shall be presented to the judge of the superior court. The decision of the judge relative to the number of employees and their compensation shall be final.

Section 8. The necessary operating expenses of the office of the tax commissioner, expressly including the compensation of all personnel and employees, shall be paid from any funds of the county available for such purposes. All supplies, materials, furnishings, furniture, utilities, uniforms, vehicles and equipment and the repair, replacement and main tenance thereof, as may be reasonably required in discharging the official duties of said office, shall be furnished by the county and shall be paid from any funds of the county available for such purpose. The determi nation of such requirements shall be at the sole discretion of the govern ing authority of Baldwin County.

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Section 9. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1977, except the provisions of Section 2 relative to the election of the tax commis sioner, which shall become effective on January 1, 1976.

Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Parham of the 109th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 239.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 239 was disagreed to.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 15. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Banks of the 17th, Kidd of the 25th and others:
A Bill relating to the development of small businesses; declaring the legislative intent to encourage State purchases from small businesses; requiring the Department of Community Development to assist small businesses and to otherwise coordinate activities relating thereto.

Representative Connell of the 87th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 413. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be sold by a retail licensee; and for other purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham

Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown

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Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton
Glover
Greer
Ham Hamilton
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Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee
Leggett
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Noble
Owens
Oxford
Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre
Snow
Sweat
Taggart
Thomason
Thompson
Tolbert
Townsend
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Bowman Clifton Cooper Harrison Howard

Jordan Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Leonard Matthews, D. R. Nessmith

Nix Ray Smith, V. B. Stone Toles

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Childs Clark, L. Davis Elliott Evans, B. Fraser Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hill, G.

Horton Irvin, J. Irwin Jones Lambert Matthews, C. Pinkston Randall

Scott Triplett Walker Wheeler White Williams Wood Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 138, nays 17.

The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 413.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 281. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A Bill to protect the beaches and dunes of this State; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Beach and Dune Protection Commission; to provide for the compo sition of said commission; to provide for a chairman of said commission.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 107. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Starr of the 44th, and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", so as to create the Georgia Criminal Justice Council; to provide for membership of the Council, their qualifications, appointment, election, compensation, ex penses, terms of office, succession, duties, powers, purpose, authority and responsibilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 188. By Senator Hamilton of the 26th:
A Bill to provide for the confidentiality of certain records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect; to provide that it shall be unlawful

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to permit unauthorized persons to examine or inspect such confidential records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 199. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to abandonment of minor children, so as to provide that the mother of an illegitimate child or children, in the prosecution of the accused father of such illegitimate child or children, shall not be prohibited from testifying as to her adultery with the said accused father under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 248. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to provide requirements relative to certain types of warehouses or storage spaces; to provide for a short title ("Convenience Warehouse Act of 1975") ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 310. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Crawfordville in the County of Taliaferro; to create a new charter for said city; to provide for corporate limits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 317. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Jasper County into the office of Tax Commissioner, so as to place the Tax Commissioner on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 319. By Senator Shapard of the 28th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County, so as to change the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SR 46. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th: A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro-

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vide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 84. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mr. George E. Youngblood; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 85. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mr. George E. Youngblood; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 15. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Banks of the 17th, Kidd of the 25th and others:
A Bill relating to the development of small businesses; declaring the legislative intent to encourage State purchases from small businesses; requiring the Department of Community Development to assist small businesses and to otherwise coordinate activities relating thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 281. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A Bill to protect the beaches and dunes of this State; to provide a short title ("Beach and Dune Protection Act of 1975") ; to provide definitions; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Beach and Dune Protection Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 700. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to provide for additional powers and duties of the State Personnel Board; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Carr of the 105th moves to amend HB 700 by striking the words "Fulton County" from line 8, page 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"county of the place of employment by the employees" and

By striking from line 32, page 5, the words "of Fulton County".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins

Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howell

Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

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Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L .L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson

Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson

Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Childs Davis Dover Evans, B. Greer Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Horton Howard Irvin, J. Irwin Lambert Larsen, W. W. Linder Lucas Matthews, C.

McDonald Petro Pinkston Sams Scott Townsend Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

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

SB 131. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administratiion; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to completely and exhaustively revise, super sede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to prescribe the func tions, powers and duties of the Board; to provide for the compensation

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of the members of the Board; to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner; to provide for the appointment of the Commis sioner; to provide for financing the State Merit System; to provide for a classified and unclassified service; to provide Merit System coverage of legislative employees; to provide for employee appeals procedures for adverse actions; to provide for payroll certification procedures; to pro vide for action by the State Auditor on payroll exceptions; to provide for operational audits of the State Merit System; to provide for the submission of statistical data to the State Merit System by departments; to provide for an Advisory Council for Personnel Administration; to provide for continued rights of State Merit System personnel; to provide an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Declaration of Purpose, (a) It is the purpose of this Act to establish in the State a system of personnel administration based on merit principles and scientific methods governing the classification of positions and the employment, conduct, movement and separation of public officers and employees. It is also the purpose of this Act to build a career service in government which will attract, select and retain the best of our citizens on merit, free from coercive political influences, with incentives in the form of equal opportunities for promotions in the service, which will eliminate unnecessary and inefficient employees and which will provide technically competent and loyal personnel to render impartial service to the public at all times, and to render such service according to the dictates of ethics and morality.
(b) In order to achieve these purposes, it is the declared policy of the State that the Merit System hereby established be applied and ad ministered in accordance with the following principles:

(1) Equal opportunity for all regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap, political or religious opinions or affiliations. No person shall be discriminated against in any case because of any physical handicap in examination, appointment, reinstatement, reemployment, promotion, transfer, demotion or removal with respect to any position the duties of which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, may be efficiently performed by a person with such a physical handicap; provided that the employment will not be hazardous to the appointee or endanger the health or safety of his fellow employees or others.
(2) Impartial selection of the best qualified person for government service by means of competitive tests which are fair, objective and prac tical.
(3) Equal opportunity for competent employees to be promoted within the service.
(4) Reasonable job security for the competent employee, including the right of appeal from adverse personnel actions.

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(5) Systematic classification of all positions through adequate job evaluation.
(6) Proper balance in employer-employee relations to achieve a well-trained, productive and happy working force.
Section 2. Definitions, (a) The following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them when used in this Act for the purposes of this Act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:

(1) "Classified service" means all employees of State departments as defined herein, and of local Departments of Health, and County Departments of Family and Children Services, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, and local employees of the Department of Defense as defined by law, except those officers and employees excluded by this Act.
(2) "Unclassified service" means the following officers and em ployees excluded from the classified service by this Act:
(i) members of the General Assembly;
(ii) persons elected or appointed by the General Assembly, em ployees of the General Assembly, officials and employees of the Depart ment of Audits and the Legislative Counsel, except as otherwise provided herein;
(iii) officers, officials and employees comprising the Executive Of fice of the Governor, except those officers, officials and employees al ready covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(iv) officers, officials and employees comprising the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, except as otherwise provided herein;
(v) officers and officials elected by popular vote and persons ap pointed to fill vacancies in elective offices;

(vi) members of boards and commissions appointed by the Governor or the General Assembly;

(vii) the heads of departments or agencies appointed by boards or commissions appointed by the Governor or the General Assembly, except where specifically included:

(viii) justices, judges, officials, officers and employees of the ju dicial branch;
(ix) members, the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of the Board of Regents and all officers, officials and employees of the State Uni versity System, except those officers, officials and employees already

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eligible to be covered by the State Merit Systm by law or executive order;

(x) the officers, officials and employees of the State Department of Transportation, except those officers, officials and employees already eligible to be covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(xi) the officers, officials and employees of the Department of Law, except those officers, officials and employees already covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(xii) when a deputy or a confidential secretary is required by the head of a department, a deputy and a confidential secretary, provided that the Commissioner shall prescribe the conditions under which more than one deputy may be excluded;

(xiii) the head of each department, bureau, commission or agency, including those assigned for administrative purposes only, may designate not more than five positions for inclusion in the unclassified service, provided said agency does not presently contain five unclassified fulltime permanent managerial positions and provided further that the rights of classified employees shall not be abridged;

(xiv) members of the military forces of the State while engaged in military service;

(xv) members of Unemployment Compensation Boards of Review and appeals tribunals representing employer, employee and the general public interest;

(xvi) State and local officials serving ex officio or emeritus and performing incidental duties;

(xvii) members of other advisory councils, committees or similar bodies within the State Merit System;

(xviii) part-time or temporary employees rendering medical, nurs ing or other professional, scientific or technical services who are not engaged in the performance of administrative duties under the Merit System; provided such employees meet the minimum requirements of education and experience established by the appointing authority and such employment is approved by the Commissioner;

(xix) prisoners, inmate, student or patient help working in or about institutions;

(xx) per diem employees engaged in skilled or unskilled work on a seasonal or intermittent basis, provided that the Commissioner has authorized such employment;

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(xxi) commission and contract salesmen and hourly or per diem skilled and unskilled laborers working at the Factory for the Blind;

(xxii) positions specifically excluded by law or those of a purely policy-making or confidential nature as recommended by the depart ment head and approved by the Governor after consultation with the Commissioner;

(xxiii) time-limited positions established for the purpose of con ducting a specific study, investigation or project, subject to the approval of the Commissioner;

(xxiv) additional positions of unique functions as may be autho rized by the Commissioner.

(3) "Department" and "agency" shall be synonymous and mean all separate and distinct divisions and subdivisions of State government whose heads are legally authorized to appoint employees to positions but shall not include authorities and public corporations. "Department" and "agency" shall include an agency assigned to a department for admin istrative purposes and shall also include local Departments of Public Health, County Departments of Family and Children Services and local employees of the Department of Defense.

(4) "Rules and regulations" and "Merit System rules and regu lations" mean the governing provisions of the State Merit System, as adopted by the State Personnel Board and approved by the Governor, which give force and effect to the policies of the State Personnel Board.

(5) "State Personnel Board policies" means those policies adopted by the Board and approved by the Governor which describe the goals and objectives of the State personnel program and serve as a basis for the formulation and administration of the Merit System rules and regu lations.
(6) "Position" means a set of duties and responsibilities assigned or delegated by competent authority for performance by one person.

(7) "Positions of purely policy-making nature" mean those positions charged with the primary responsibility and authority for the promul gation, implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.

(8) "State Personnel Board" and "Board" are synonymous and mean the body authorized by Article XIV, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
(9) "Appointing authority" means the person or group of persons authorized by law or delegated authority to make appointments to fill positions.
(10) "Covered position" means a position subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System.

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(11) "Covered employee" means an employee subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System.

(12) "Confidential position" means a position which by its nature is entrusted with private or restricted information of a type which would preclude its inclusion in the classified service.

(13) "Department covered by the State Merit System" means that a department has one or more covered positions or employees under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration.

(14) "State Commissioner of Personnel Administration" and "Commissioner" mean the chief executive officer of the State Merit System who is responsible for administering the State personnel pro gram in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and the poli cies of the State Personnel Board.
(b) The rules of statutory construction contained in Code Chapter 102-1, relating to general provisions concerning the construction of statutes, as now or hereafter amended, shall apply to the provisions of this Act.
Section 3. Employees in the Legislative Branch of Government. Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, an employee of the legislative branch of government may become a covered employee in the manner as provided for hereinafter. As relates to em ployees in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and employees of the Senate, its officers and its committees, the Lieutenant Governor shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and employees of the House, its officers and its committees, the Speaker of the House shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Clerk of the House shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Legislative Coun sel shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Legislative Budget Analyst, the Legislative Budget Analyst shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer shall act. The above officers or officials shall notify the State Merit System, in writing, the positions, employees or employee which are to become a covered position or covered employee under the provisions of this Act and the effective date thereof. On said date, the provisions of this Act as they relate to such covered employees shall apply.

Section 4. Functions, Powers and Duties of the Board; Compensa tion of Members, (a) The State Personnel Board shall prescribe the general policies by which the State Merit System shall be administered. The Board shall hold regular meetings at least once each month and may hold additional meetings as may be required for the proper dis charge of its duties. Members of the Board shall receive no salary but shall be reimbursed for their expenses in attending meetings and for transportation cost as authorized by an Act which provides for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701).

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(b) It shall be the specific duty and function of the State Personnel Board:

(1) To represent the public interest in the improvement of person nel administration in the State departments covered by the State Merit System.

(2)-To determine appropriate goals and objectives for the State Merit System and prescribe policies for their accomplishment.

(3) After public hearings, to adopt and amend policies, rules and regulations effectuating the State Merit System of Personnel Adminis tration subject to approval by the Governor.

(4) To conduct hearings and render decisions on dismissals and other purported violations of the rules and regulations in the several departments which are included in the career service, with the provision that the State Personnel Board is authorized to appoint a hearing officer(s) for the purpose of holding hearings, compiling evidence and submitting said evidence to the State Personnel Board for its determina tion and for making investigations on behalf of the Board relating to personnel matters. All appeals determinations of the Board shall be written and documented as to findings of fact, basis for decisions and prescribed remedies.

(5) To assure the administration of State and federal laws relating to State personnel administration.

(6) To establish an annual budget covering all the costs of State Personnel Board operations, said budget to be incorporated as a com ponent of the annual budget of the State Merit System.

(7) To promote public understanding of the purposes, policies and practices of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration and to advise and assist the several State departments in fostering merit selec tion and securing the interest of institutions of learning and of civic, professional and other organizations in the improvement of personnel standards under the State Merit System.

Section 5. State Commissioner of Personnel Administration, (a) There is hereby created the position of State Commissioner of Personnel Administration. The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the State Personnel Board, subject to confirma tion by the Senate. The Governor shall fix the compensation of the Commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(b) The duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner shall be:

(1) To serve as Executive Secretary to the Board, to attend meet ings as directed by the Board, and to provide such professional, technical and other supportive assistance as may be required by the Board in the performance of its duties.

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(2) Consistent with Board policy, administer the operations of the State Merit System and to otherwise act in the capacity of chief execu tive officer of the State personnel administration program.

(3) To submit to the Governor the rules and regulations adopted by the State Personnel Board effectuating the State Merit System. Such Merit System rules and regulations, when approved by the Gover nor, shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding upon the State departments covered by this Act and shall include provisions for the establishment and maintenance of classification and compensation plans, the conduct of examinations and the establishment of registers of persons eligible for appointment under the Merit System, the certifi cation of eligible persons, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, separations, tenure, reinstatement, appeals, reports of performance, payroll certification, employee training and all other phases of Merit System administration. Such rules and regulations shall define and prohibit improper political activity by any departmental employee of the State Personnel Board or any employee covered under the terms of the State Merit System and shall provide that there shall be no discrimi nation for or against any person or employee because of political affilia tion, religious affiliation, race, creed, national origin, sex, age or physical handicap.

(i) The rules and regulations shall conform to the minimum standards for merit systems of personnel administration as specified by those federal departments from which federal funds are obtained for use by the several State departments covered by this Act.

(ii) Compensation plans and modifications thereto promulgated under the rules and regulations shall become effective as adopted, upon approval of the Director of the State Office of Planning and Budget.

(4) To administer the rules and regulations and all other opera tional aspects of the State Merit System and to assure compliance therewith in all the departments covered by the State Merit System.

(5) To appoint and prescribe the duties of the Merit System staff, all positions of which shall be included in the classified service except as otherwise provided in this Act.

(6) To establish an annual budget covering all the costs of operat ing the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, including the State Personnel Board, and the costs of administering such federal laws relating to personnel administration as the Governor may direct, includ ing the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, and to determine an equitable basis of prorating said annual costs among the several depart ments covered by the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; provided that upon approval of such budget by the Governor, he shall be empowered to direct that the necessary pro rata share of the several assessed departments concerned be made available for expenditure by the State Merit System in the same manner as appropriated funds are expended by other departments of the State.

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(7) To administer such federal laws relating to personnel adminis tration as the Governor may direct, including the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970.

(8) To cooperate with appointing authorities in the administration of this Act in order to promote public service and establish conditions of service which will attract and retain employees of character and capacity and to increase efficiency and economy in governmental de partments by the improvement of methods of personnel administration with full recognition of the requirements and needs of management.

Section 6. Classified and Unclassified Service, (a) The classified service, as defined by Section 1 of this Act, shall consist of all positions now existing in the State departments or hereafter established, except those included in the unclassified service by this Act. Such classified positions shall be covered by the State Merit System. Further, any officer or employee who has acquired a valid permanent status under the State Merit System existing on the effective date of this Act shall continue in such status and shall not be required to take further or new examinations in order to retain such status. Further, no position now existing or hereafter established shall be excluded from the classified service by this Act, except as provided for in this Act. When deemed appropriate, additional departments or portions thereof and their in cluded positions may be made a part of the classified service by Execu- ' tive Order of the Governor or through appropriate legislative Acts.

(b) The unclassified service, as defined by Section 1 of this Act, shall consist of all positions in the departments of State government not included in the classified service under this Act and shall not be subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System, with the provision that no position now existing which is covered by the State Merit System shall be excluded from the classified service by this Act, unless otherwise provided in this Act.

(c) Exclusion from the classified service shall not exclude any employee, officer or official from eligibility for membership or member ship in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; provided that such employee, officer or official is otherwise eligible for membership under the Act governing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended.

(d) A classified employee v.iay, with the consent of the head of the Department and the concurrence of the Commissioner, be placed on a leave of absence for purposes of accepting an assignment in the un classified service for a period not to exceed four years. An employee on such a leave of absence shall be entitled to reemployment in the classified position from which the leave was granted throughout the period of such authorized leave, subject to rules adopted by the Board.

Section 7. Adverse Actions, Appeals and Hearings, (a) No em ployee of any department who is included under this Act or hereafter included under its authority and who is subject to the rules and regula tions prescribed by the State Merit System may be dismissed from said

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department or otherwise adversely affected as to compensation or em ployment status except for good cause as shall be specified in the rules and regulations of the State Merit System; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to persons separated from any department due to curtailment of funds or reduction in staff when such separation is in accordance with said rules and regulations. The decision of the Board on such an appeal as to whether or not the dismissal or other adverse action was for proper cause and in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the State Merit System shall be binding upon the appointing authority of the employing department. The Board may modify the action of the department but may not increase the severity of such action on the employee. Such appointing authority shall promptly comply with such order as may be issued as a result of the appeal to the State Personnel Board. The decision of the Board shall not limit the rights of the employee or the department of judicial review as to errors of law.

(b) As provided in Section 3(d) of this Act, the State Personnel Board is authorized to employ a hearing officer(s) for the purpose of holding hearings and otherwise assisting in the resolution of appeals.
Section 8. Certification of Payrolls; Departmental Statistical Data, (a) A copy of the payroll(s) of each department covered by this Act shall be submitted to the Commissioner in the form and manner pre scribed by the Commissioner within 30 calendar days following each payroll period, except for those payrolls of local Departments of Health and County Departments of Family and Children Services in which case a 60-calendar-day submission deadline will be applicable. The Com missioner shall review the payroll for conformity with State Merit System rules and regulations and certify whether the payroll conforms to the said rules and regulations within 60 calendar days after its receipt. Practices and procedures not in accordance with the rules and regulations shall be forwarded as payroll exceptions to the concerned department and the State Auditor, who shall treat such exceptions in the same manner as all other audit exceptions.

(b) In order to furnish the Governor, the General Assembly and the general public with statistical information which can be used in planning departmental programs and budgeting, each official required under present law to submit a quarterly budget to the State Office of Planning and Budget shall submit such payroll and other essential personnel data as may be prescribed and approved by the Governor to the Commissioner, who shall compile and consolidate reports pertaining to the number of personnel, salaries, length of service, type of work, distribution of employees by departments and other pertinent personnel information.

Section 9. Performance Audit of Merit System Operations. The State Auditor shall perform operational audits of the State Merit System at the direction of the Governor or upon request of the Commissioner or of the Board. Reports of audit findings shall be filed with the Board, Commissioner, Governor and members of the General Assembly. Audit reports shall specify areas of State Merit System strengths and weak-

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nesses, recommendations for system improvements and such other quantitative data as may be beneficial.

Section 10. Council for State Personnel Administration, (a) There is hereby created an Advisory Council for Personnel Administration. The objectives of the council shall be:

(1) to promote improvements in the personnel program in State government;

(2) to provide a forum for the interchange of information relating to the State personnel program;

(3) to serve as a channel through which the operating agencies may express their opinions on matters affecting State personnel;

(4) to seek equitable interpretation and application of the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures which affect State personnel management and administration;

(5) to strive for professional consensus, consistent with the demo cratic process, in all actions which it may undertake.

(b) The council shall be composed of the personnel officers of the several departments and agencies and such other persons as may be provided for by rules adopted by the Board.

Section 11. Rights of State Merit System Personnel Continued. Unless otherwise provided in this Act each Merit System officer or employee, including the Merit System Director, in a classified position affected by this Act shall be entitled to all rights which he possessed as a Merit System officer or employee, including the Merit System Director, in a classified position before the effective date of this Act, including all rights of rank or grade, rights to vacation, sick pay and leave, payment for accumulated annual leave, rights under any retire ment or personnel plan, and any other rights under any law or ad ministrative policy. This Section is not intended to create any new rights for any Merit System officer or employee but to continue only those rights in effect before the effective date of this Act. The Merit System Director shall be continued as acting State Commissioner of Personnel Administration until a Commissioner is appointed pursuant to Section 5 of this Act.

Section 12. Penalties, (a) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this Act or the rules and regulations promul gated hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this Act shall, in addition to any punishment prescribed therefor, for a period of five years thereafter, be ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the State service.

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Section 13. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 14. Specific Repealer. An Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, approved March 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 45), as amended by an Act approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 832), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 15. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 16. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss

Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell

Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Irwin
Jackson
Jessup
Johnson, R.
Johnson, W. R.
Jones
Jordan
Karrh
Keyton
Kilgore
King
Knight
Kreeger
Lambert

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Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix
Noble
Owens
Oxford
Parham
Parkman
Parrish
Patten, G. C.
Patten, R. L.
Peters
Petro
Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R.
Pinkston
Rainey

Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles
Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Davis Egan Harris, J. G. Lucas

Matthews, C. Randall Ross Sams

Scott Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

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SR 25. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide for a new State Personnel Board which shall provide policy direction for a State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for qualifications of members, their appointment and terms of office; 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 XIV, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking Paragraph I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph I to read as follows:

"Paragraph I. State Personnel Board. The State Personnel Board'in existence at the time of the submission of this proposed amendment for ratification or rejection is hereby abolished. The persons appointed to said board shall serve through December 31, 1976, at which time their terms of office shall stand abolished. There is hereby created a new nonsalaried State Personnel Board which shall provide policy direction for a State Merit System of Personnel Administration. Under said merit system, State personnel shall be selected on a basis of merit, fitness and demonstrated ability ac cording to law. The State Personnel Board shall be comprised of five citizens of this State, each possessing a sound background of experience and/or training in the field of personnel administration and a known interest in the improvement of the quality of State government. Members of the State Personnel Board shall be ap pointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The
first members shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four
and five years, respectively, the term to be designated by the Gov
ernor. All subsequent appointments shall be for a period of five
years, except unexpired terms. Service on the State Personnel Board
shall be restricted to two consecutive terms, provided that the com
pletion of an unexpired term shall not be considered a term of
service within the context of this two-term limitation. No State
official or employee shall be a member of the State Personnel Board.
All members of the State Personnel Board shall hold office until their
successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies in office shall be
filled by appointment of the Governor and submitted to the Senate
for confirmation at the next session of the General Assembly after
the making of the appointment."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide for
( ) NO a new State Personnel Board which shall provide di rection for a State Merit System of Personnel Admin istration?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted.
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the present State Personnel Board and to provide for a new State Personnel Board which shall provide policy direction for a State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for qualifications of members, their appointment and terms of office; 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 XIV, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking Paragraph I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph I to read as follows:
"Paragraph I. State Personnel Board. The State Personnel Board in existence at the time of the submission of this proposed amend ment for ratification or rejection is hereby abolished. The persons appointed to said board shall serve through December 31, 1976, at which time their terms of office shall stand abolished. There is hereby created a new nonsalaried State Personnel Board which shall provide policy direction for a State Merit System of Personnel Administration. Under said merit system, State personnel shall be selected on a basis or merit, fitness and demonstrated ability ac cording to law. The State Personnel Board shall be comprised of five citizens of this State, of known interest in the improvement of the quality of State government. Members of the State Personnel Board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The first members shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five : -ears, respectively, the term to be designated by the Governor. All subsequent appointments shall be for a period of five years, except unexpired terms. Service on the

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State Personnel Board shall be restricted to two consecutive terms, provided that the completion of an unexpired term shall not be con sidered a term of service within the context of this two-term limita tion. No State official or employee shall be a member of the State Personnel Board. All members of the State Personnel Board shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified. Va cancies in office shall be filled by appointment of the Governor and submitted to the Senate for confirmation at the next session of the General Assembly after the making of the appointment."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for a five-member State Personnel Board which shall
( ) NO provide policy direction for a State Merit System of Personnel Administration in lieu of the present State Personnel Board?"

All persons, desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry

Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell

Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson

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Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Culpepper Davis Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Jordan Lambert Lucas Matthews, C.

Randall Ross Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitue, the ayes were 165, nays flt

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 818. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th and others: A Bill to amend an Act providing for a physical examination as a prerequisite for employment by the State so as to change the provisions relative to requiring a physical examination; to provide for certain certification by the State Employees' Health Service; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle
Baugh Beck
Beckham Berry Blackshear
Bowman Bray Brown
Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell
Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman

Collins Colwell
Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Calpepper
Daugherty Dean
Dent Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott
Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat
Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins

Hays Hill, B. L.
Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Irwin Jackson
Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh
Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum

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McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow

Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Parkman.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bolster Davis Egans Ham Harris, J. G. Hill, G.

Holmes Horton Howard Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas

Matthews, C. Thomason Waddle Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

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

HB 593. By Reprsentatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68A-903, relating to homicide by a vehicle, so as to redefine the offense of homicide by a vehicle in the second degree; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 593 as follows:
On line 13, page 1, by inserting after the word "Section", the words "68A-901, Section"

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On line 21, page 1, by inserting after the word "Section", the words "68A-901, Section"

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 98, nays 3.

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

SB 109. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Young of the 13th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Solicitor General (now District Attorney) emeritus and creating a retirement fund, as amended, so as to provide for eligibility for appointment and for retirement bene fits and for payments into the fund; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Wilson of the 19th and Murphy of the 18th move to amend SB 109 as follows:
By inserting, following the word "fund" on line 6 of page 1, the following:
"; to provide for resignations and reappointments as district attorneys emeritus; to provide for voluntary leaves of absence from the office of district attorney emeritus".
By renumbering Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 as Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively.
By inserting, following Section 1, a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding, following Section 3, a new Section 3.1, to read as follows:
'Section 3.1. Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who has resigned or who resigns in the future from the office of district attorney emeritus, shall have the right to be reappointed as a district attorney emeritus upon request to the Governor, and upon receiving such request the Governor shall reappoint such person as district attorney emeritus. Any district attorney emeritus shall have the right to take a voluntary leave of absence from the office of district attorney emeritus by notifying the Governor of his desire to take such leave of absence. During

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such leave of absence such person shall not be entitled to any bene fits nor shall any of the other provisions of this Act apply to such person during such time as he is on a voluntary leave of absence. Upon the expiration of such voluntary leave of absence or such earlier time as the district attorney emeritus who is on a leave of absence may determine, such person may reassume the office of district attorney emeritus, by notifying the Governor that he has completed such leave of absence, and upon such notification, such person shall be entitled to resume receiving the benefits provided by this Act and the provisions of this Act shall apply to such person as of the date of notification of the Governor.' ".

The following amendment to the Wilson and Murphy amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Howard of the 19th moves to amend the Wilson and Murphy amendment to SB 109 by striking, "or who resigns in the future" in line 20, page 1 and adding after the word, "Governor" in line 23, page 1, the language, "within 30 days after this Act becomes law," and by striking all language after the word, "emeritus" in line 25, page 1 and all remaining language on page 1 and all on page 2 and by striking all language in line 6, 7 and 8 which states: "to provide for voluntary leaves of absence from office of district attorney."

The Wilson and Murphy amendment, as amended, 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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance

Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J.

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Irwin Jackson Jessup Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Long Lucas Mann Marcus McKinney

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Miles Milford Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Sams Sigman

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Triplett Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson White Whitmire Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Bailey Beckham Calhoun Childers
Cox Egan Elliott Felton Gammage Glanton Ham

Harrison Hawkins Hill, G. Irvin, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Linder Matthews, D. R.

McDonald Mullinax Noble Parkman Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Shanahan Sizemore
Toles
Wall Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Bray Burruss Burton Carlisle
Carr
Cole
Colwell
Crawford
Davis Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F. Horton Johnson, R. Knight Logan Matthews, C.
McCollum
Mostiler
Parham
Petro
Rainey
Rush
Russell, J.

Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Thomason Thompson
Tolbert
Townsend
Tucker
Twiggs
West
Wheeler Williams
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 104, nays 37.

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

SB 155. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Coverdell of the 40th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 39-1105, relating to fees for advertising, as amended, so as to change certain fees.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron
Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Games Carr Chance Childs Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Culpepper Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin
Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R.

McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow

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Stone Sweat

Toles Triplet*

Ware Watson

i

Taggart

Tucker

West

Thomason

Twiggs

Whitmire

Thompson

Waddle

Wilson

Tolbert

Walker

Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Brown Carter Castleberry Childers Cox Crawford Daugherty Dover

Elliott Gammage Hays Hill, B. L. Hudson Irvin, J. Jordan King Leonard

Linder Lucas Owens Phillips, R. T. Randall Richardson Wall White Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Burruss Carlisle Carrell Clark, Betty Cole Connell Davis Dean

Egan Foster, R. L. Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Horton Johnson, R. Larsen, G. K.

Matthews, C. Russell, W. B. Sigman Townsend Vaughn Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 126, nays 28.

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

Representative Carrell of the 75th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of SB 155 and that, had he been present, would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 805. By Reprsentative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A relating to the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary, so as to provide for qualifying period and certifi cation date for candidates in the Presidential Preference Primary; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary, so as to provide for qualifying period and certification date for candidates in the Presidential Prefer ence Primary; to allow for the election or selection of national conven tion delegates and alternate delegates and the expression of a preference among the candidates for nomination for the office of President; to allow for the establishment of nominating procedures for candidates for national convention delegates and delegate alternates; to provide for the call of a Presidential Preference Primary; to prohibit the assessment of qualifying fees for Presidential convention delegates and alternate delegates; to provide that said Primary shall be conducted in the same manner as general primaries; to provide that Party officers may be elected at the same time as the Presidential Perference Primary; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Georgia Presi dential Preference Primary is hereby amended by striking Code Section 34-1002A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Section 34-1002A. As provided in this Chapter each political party and body which had cast for its candidate for President and Vice President in the last presidential election more than twenty percent (20%) of the total vote cast for President and Vice Presi dent in the State, may if provided by rule of the state political party or body, elect in 1976, and every four (4) years thereafter, delegates and delegate alternates to the nominating convention of the political party or body and shall express their preference for one (1) person to be the candidate for nomination by his party or body for the office of President of the United States. The dates upon which such primary shall be held in each year in which a presidential election shall occur shall be fixed by the joint action of the Governor, Lieu tenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Secre tary of State, the Attorney General, the Chairman of each political party and the members of the State Election Board; such primary to be held no earlier than the first (1st) day of March and not later than the first (1st) day of June. The action of such officers to select such date shall be taken at least six (6) months prior to the date selected. Such Committee shall also designate the qualifying period for those candidates for delegate and alternate delegate positions which are elected in the primary and for any party officials to be elected in the primary therein, as well as the date on which State or County Party Executive Committees shall certify the names of any such candidates who are to be elected in the primary to the Secretary of State or the Judge of the Probate Court, as the case may be."

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Section 2. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 34-1005A and substituting in lieu thereof a new code section to be numbered Code Section 34-1005A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1005A." The State Executive Committee of any po litical party or body which has by rule of said party or body pro vided for election of delegates and delegate alternates in the primary, shall at least ninety (90) days prior to the Presidential Preference Primary, establish procedures to be followed in the nomination of candidates for delegates and delegate alternates to the nominating convention of the political party or body. The State Executive Com mittee of each political party or body may adopt any other rule not inconsistent with this Chapter. A copy of any rule or regulation adopted by the Executive Committee shall be sent to the Secretary of State within seven (7) days after its adoption to become a public record."

Section 3. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its en tirety Section 34-1008A and substituting in lieu thereof a new code section to be numbered Code Section 34-1008A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1008A. Immediately following the selection of a date as provided in Section 34-1002A, it shall be the duty of the Governor to issue his proclamation for such Presidential Preference Primary, a-copy of which shall be transmitted promptly by the Secretary of State to the Probate Judge of each county."

Section 4. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its en tirety Section 34-1009A and substituting in lieu thereof a new code section to be numbered Code Section 34-1009A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1009A. No qualifying fee may be assessed for presidential candidates or for candidates for delegate or delegate alternate whose names are listed on a Presidential Preference Pri
mary ballot."

Section 5. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its en tirety Section 34-1010A and substituting in lieu thereof a new code section to be numbered Code Section 34-1010A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1010A. The State. Executive Committee of any political party or body which has by rule of said party or body pro vided for election of delegates and delegate alternates in the primary shall by rule adopted at least ninety (90) days prior to the Presi dential Preference Primary, determine the number of delegates and delegate alternates that may be elected from the State-at-Large, or in accordance with rules of the State political party or body, and that may be elected from each Congressional District, and for pro cedures to be followed for designating the candidate to whom a can didate for delegate or delegate alternate is pledged, if any, and for the replacement of delegates or delegate alternates upon death, with drawal, or disqualification as defined by Law or party rule. At least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-%%) of all such delegates

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shall be elected on a Congressional District basis, with each Con gressional District having proportionately the same number of dele gates as shall be mathematically possible. The candidate for dele gate or delegate alternate, as the case may be, receiving the highest number of votes within the Congressional District for that delegate or delegate alternate position shall be elected as the delegate or delegate alternate. In the event of a tie among two or more candi dates receiving the highest number of delegate or delegate alternate, the State Executive Committee shall elect the candidate or delegate alternate from among such candidates. The delegates or delegate alternates elected from the State-at-Large or in accordance with rules of the state political party or body shall be apportioned so as to reflect, insofar as practicable, the division of preferences ex pressed by those who participate in the Presidential Preference Primary; provided, however, that a presidential candidate shall be required to receive at least fifteen percent (15%) of the votes cast in said Primary in the State-at-Large in order to qualify for a portion of the delegates or delegate alternates so elected or selected."

Section 6. Said Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of said Chapter a new code section to be numbered Code Section 34-1011A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1011A. A Presidential Preference Primary shall be conducted, insofar as practicable, pursuant to the provisions of Code Title 34 respecting general primaries, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. In setting up the form of the ballot, the Secretary of State shall provide for designating the name of the candidate to whom a candidate for delegate or delegate alternate is pledged, if any."

Section 7. Said Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of said Chapter another new Code Section to be numbered Section 34-1012A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1012A. The Presidential Preference Primary may be considered as a general primary for any political party wishing to elect committee members or officers therein. Such party shall prescribe by State Party Charter, By Laws, or rules and regulations regarding qualifying of candidates and the fixing and publishing of qualifying fees, if any."

Section 8. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had konwn that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

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Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed; provided, however, if this Act or any portion hereof is disapproved by the United States District of Columbia or if said Act is submitted to the United States Attorney General and he objects to the enforcement of this Act or any portion hereof, pursuant to the authority granted to said court or to the Attorney General, by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U. S. C. Section 1973c), the prior law or parts of law shall not be repealed.

The following floor substitue, offered by Representative Howell of the 140th, was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary, so as to provide for a Presi dential Preference Primary for certain political parties and bodies; to provide for qualifying period and certification date for candidates in the Presidential Preference Primary; to allow for the election or selection of national convention delegates and alternate delegates if provided for by party or body rule; to provide that the election may express a prefer ence among the candidates for nomination for the office of President; to require the establishment of nominating procedures for candidates for national convention delegates and delegate alternates; to provide for the call of a Presidential Preference Primary; to prohibt the assessment of qualifying fees for Presidential candidates and candidates for convention delegates and alternate delegates; to provide that said Primary shall be conducted in the same manner as general primaries; to provide that Party officers may be elected at the same time as the Presidential Preference Primary; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Georgia Presiden tial Primary is hereby amended by striking Code Section 34-1002A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 34-1002A. As provided in this Chapter, a Presidential Preference Primary shall be held in 1976 and every four (4) years thereafter for each political party or body which had cast for its candidates for President and Vice President in the last presiden tial election more than twenty percent (20%) of the total vote cast for President and Vice President in the State, so that the electors may express their preference for one (1) person to be the candidate for nomination by his party or body for the office of President of the United States; provided, however, that no elector shall vote in the primary of more than one political party or body in the same Presidential Preference Primary. The dates upon which such pri mary shall be held in each year in which a presidential election shall occur shall be fixed by the joint action of the Governor, Lieu tenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the

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Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Chairman of each political party, and the members of the State Election Board; such primary to be held no earlier than the first (1) day of March and not later than the first (1) day of June. The action of such officers to select such date shall be taken at least six (6) months prior to the date selected. A State political party or body may by rule choose to elect any portion of their delegates to that party's presidential nominating convention in said primary, and if it chooses to elect any portion of its delegates such committee shall establish the quali fying period for those candidates for delegate and delegate alternate positions which are to be elected in the primary, and for any party officials to be elected in the primary, as well as the date on which State and County Party Executive Committees shall certify the names of any such candidates who are to be elected in the primary to the Secretary of State or the Judge of the Probate Court, as the case may be."

Section 2. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its en tirety Section 34-1005A and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Sec tion to be numbered Code Section 34-1005A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1005A. The State Executive Committee of each political party or body shall determine the method and procedures by which delegates and delegate alternates to the national nomi nating conventions are selected as well as adopt any other rule not inconsistent with this Chapter. In the event that any political party or body chooses to elect any or all of the delegates or delegate alternames to said party's national nominating convention in the Presi dential Preference Primary, the State Executive Committee of the poltical party or body shall establish, at least ninety (90) days prior to the Presidential Preference Primary procedures to be followed in the nomination of candidates for delegates and delegate alternates to the nominating convention of the political party or body. A copy of any rule or regulation adopted by the State Executive Committee shall be sent to the Secretary of State within seven (7) days after its adoption to become a public record."

Section 3. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its en tirety Section 34-1008A and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section to be numbered Code Section 34-1008A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1008A. Immediately following the selection of a date as provided in Section 34-1002A, it shall be the duty of the Governor to issue his proclamation for such Presidential Preference Primary, a copy of which shall be transmitted promptly by the Secretary of State to the Probate Judge of each county."

Section 4. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its en tirety Section 34-1009A and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section to be numbered Code Section 34-1009A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1009A. No qualifying fee may be assessed for presidential candidates or for candidates for delegate or delegate

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alternate whose names are listed on a Presidential Preference Pri mary ballot."

Section 5. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its en tirety Section 34-1010A and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section to be numebred Code Section 34-1010A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1010A. The State Executive Committee of any political party or body which chooses to elect any or all of said party's delegates and delegate alternates in the primary shall by rule adopted at least ninety (90) days prior to the Presidential Preference Primary, determine the number of delegates and delegate alternates that may be elected from the State-at-Large, or selected in accordance with rules of the State political party or body, and that may be elected from each Congressional District, and for pro cedures to be followed for designating the candidate to whom a candidate for delegate or delegate alternate is pledged, if any, and for the replacement of delegates or delegate alternates upon death, withdrawal, or disqualification as defined by law or party rule. At least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66%%) of all delegates and delegate alternates of any political party or body which chooses to elect any or all of its delegates or delegate alternates in the primary shall be elected on a Congressional District basis, with each Con gressional District having proportionately the same number of 'delegates as shall be mathematically possible. The candidate for delegate or delegate alternate, as the case may be, receiving the highest number of votes within the Congressional District for that delegate or delegate alternate position shall be elected as the dele gate or delegate alternate. In the event of a tie among two or more candidates receiving the highest number of votes for delegate or delegate alternate, the State Executive Committee shall elect the delegate or delegate alternate from among such candidates. The delegates or delegate alternates elected from the State-at-Large or in accordance with rules of the State political party or body shall be apportioned as provided by rule of the State political party or body."

Section 6. Said Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of said Chapter a new Code Section to be numbered Code Section 34-1011 A, to read as follows:

"Section 34-1011A. A Presidential Preference Primary shall be conducted, insofar as practicable, pursuant to the provisions of Code Title 34 respecting general primaries, except as otherwise pro vided in this Chapter. In setting up the form of the ballot, the Secre tary of State shall provide for designating the name of the candidate to whom a candidate for delegate or delegate alterante is pledged, if any."

Section 7. Said Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of said Chapter another new Code Section to be numbered Section 34-1012A, to read as follows:

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"Section 34-1012A. The Presidential Preference Primary may be considered as a general primary for any political party wishing to elect committee members or officers therein. Such party shall prescribe by State Party Charter, Bylaws, or rules and regulations regarding qualifying of candidates and the fixing and publishing of qualifying fees, if any."

Section 8. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were no origi nally a part hereo. 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 uncon
stitutional.

Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby rapealed; provided, however, if this Act or any portion hereof is disapproved by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or if said Act is submitted to the United States Attorney Gen eral and he objecs to the enforcement of this Act or any portion hereof, pursuant to the authority granted to said court or to the Attorney General, by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. Section 1973c); the prior law or parts of law shall not be repealed.

The following amendment to the floor substitute was read and adopted:
Representatives Irvin of the 23rd and Beckham of the 89th move to amend the floor substitute to HB 805 by adding at the end of Section 5, the following.
"As to any party which does not choose to elect any of its dele gates to said convention in the primary provided herefor, the presi dential candidate receiving the highest number of votes in any con gressional district shall receive all the delegate votes from such congressional district, and the presidential candidates receiving the highest number of votes statewide shall receive all statewide dele gate votes; provided, however, that no delegate shall be required to vote for such presidential candidates beyond the period set forth in Section 34-1006a; and provided further that the provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any party which chooses to elect any or all of its delegates in the primary provided for in this chapter."

An amendment, offered by Representative Howell of the 140th, was read and lost.

The floor substitute, as amended, 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, by substitute, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat

Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald

McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert
Toles Townsend Triplett Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Ware

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Watson West Whitmire

Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Dixon

Foster, P. W. Hill, G.

White

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Bowman Bray Burruss Chance Coleman Crawford Culpepper Davis

Dover Fraser Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jessup Keyton Matthews, C.

Phillips, W. R. Reaves Ross Sigman Smith, J. R. Tucker Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 148, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:
HB 243. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd and Parrish of the 97th: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 84-1, relating to the Joint-Secretary of State Examining Boards, so as to provide that one member of each examining board may be authorized to attend, at State expense when approved by the Joint-Secretary, trade or professional conventions or seminars.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

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HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an institu tion of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. President: Mr. Speaker:

Your Conference Committee on House Bill 31 has met and submits the following report and recommendation:

That the House and Senate recede from their respective positions, and that the Senate Substitute, as amended, with the attached amend ments be adopted.

FOR THE HOUSE
/s/ Tom L. Shanahan Representative, 7th District
/s/ Tom Triplett Representative, 128th District
/s/ Ben Barron Ross Representative, 76th District

Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE SENATE
/s/ M. Parks Brown Senator, 47th District
/s/ Jimmy Lester Senator, 23rd District
/s/ J. Beverly Langford Senator, 51st District

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO SENATE SUB STITUTE, AS AMENDED, TO HOUSE BILL 31

By striking from line 1 of page 1 the word "Georgia".

By inserting at the end of line 1 of page 1 the following: "of Georgia".

By striking from line 31 of page 2 the word "Georgia".

By inserting after the word "Authority" on line 1 of page 3 the following: "of Georgia".

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By inserting in line 4 of page 3 between the words "a" and "State" the following: "political subdivision of the ".

By striking the word "Authority" on line 5 of page 3.

By striking the words "Georgia Municipal Electric Authority" as they appear on lines 5 and 6, 10 and 11, and 14 of page 4, and sub stituting in lieu thereof the following: "Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia".

By striking from line 10 of page 12 the word "Georgia".

By inserting after the word "Authority" on line 11 of page 12 the following: "of Georgia".

And, by deleting in their entirety lines 6 through 10 of page 46 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "an electric distribution sys tem."

Senate Substitute to HB 31:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an institution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function; to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of electric power and energy and to acquire, construct, and equip all property and things necessary or convenient for the purposes of such projects and the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation thereof; to confer powers, including, among others, the power of eminent domain, and impose duties on the Authority; to pro vide for the membership of the Authority; to authorize the Authority and certain political subdivisions of the State to execute contracts for the use of such projects and facilities or the services thereof and enforce the performance thereof; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority payable from the revenues and other funds of the Authority to pay the cost of such projects; to authorize the collect ing and pledging of revenues and other funds and assets of the Authority for the payment of such bonds and for the cost of operating, maintain ing, and repairing such projects; to authorize the execution of trust and security instruments relating to the Authority's property to secure the payment of such bonds; to provide rights for the owners of such bonds; to provide that such bonds shall not constitute a debt of the State nor of any political subdivision thereof; to make such bonds legal investments and exempt the same and the income therefrom and interest thereon along with all property of the Authority from taxation; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds; to provide for validation of such bonds and the security therefor; to authorize the issuance of bond anticipation notes and provide for the payment and terms thereof; to fix the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide an effective date for this Act; to provide for

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the severability of the provisions of this Act; to repeal all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Declaration of Need.
WHEREAS, certain political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, now own and operate electric distribution systems to serve their citizens, inhabitants, and customers by providing them electricity for all pur poses, and

WHEREAS, if such political subdivisions are to furnish, and if the members of the public in the areas they serve are to receive adequate service, such political subdivisions must have an adequate, dependable, and economical source or sources and supply of bulk electric power,

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby declared that there exists in the State of Georgia a need for an Authority to function without profit in developing and promoting for the public good in this State an adequate, dependable, and economical source or sources and supply of bulk electric power and energy for the purposes aforesaid.

Section 2. Creation of the Authority.
There is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, which shall be a public corporation of the State of Georgia, and shall have perpetual existence. Said Authority, however, shall not be a State institution nor a department or agency of the State, but shall be a State Authority, a mere creature of the State, having distinct corporate entity and being exempt from the provisions of the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission Act, I Ga. L. 1973, p. 750, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 87-1A. Said Authority shall have its principal office in Fulton County, and its legal situs or residence for the purpose of this Act shall be Fulton County.

Section 3. Purpose.
The purpose of the Authority shall be to acquire or construct, or to acquire and construct, and operate and maintain or cause to be constructed, operated, and maintained electric generation and trans mission facilities, and to take all other necessary or desirable action, in order to provide or make available an adequate, dependable, and economic supply of electric power and energy and related services for such of said political subdivisions of the State of Georgia as are here inafter identified in Section 27, as may desire the same and, incidentally and so as to take advantage of economies of scale in the generation and transmission of electric power and energy, to other persons and entities.

Section 4. Members. (a) (i) Election Committee. The Authority shall consist of nine

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members who shall be eligible to succeed themselves and who shall be elected by the duly designated representatives of those political sub divisions of the State of Georg-ia, which are authorized and directed to designate a member to the Election Committee as hereinafter provided in this Section 4. On or before the ninetieth day following1 the effective date of this Act, each of those political subdivisions which shall have, prior to such ninetieth day, by proper resolution of its governing' body, declared its intention to contract with the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority for the purchase of electric power and energy, (other than for short term purchases) provided there shall be as many as five of such political subdivisions, shall designate one person who shall be a resident of such political subdivision as its representative on the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Membership Election Committee which may be herein designated as the Election Committee. All such resolu tions of declaration of intention to contract with the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority shall be presented to the Election Committee at its first meeting which shall be held in the office of the Georgia Municipal Association at eleven o'clock in the morning on the first Monday follow ing such ninetieth day. At such meeting the Election Committee shall organize and elect a chairman and such other officers as may be desirable in the determination of the Election Committee. The Election Committee shall then determine the sufficiency of the resolutions pre sented to it and shall determine the number of votes (including fractions thereof) which each member of the Election Committee shall be entitled to cast in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (a) (ii), hereof. Nominations for membership on the Authority shall then be received by the Election Committee prior to adjournment of its first meeting. The Election Committee shall then meet for the second time one week later at the same time and place to receive any other nominations that may be made to the Authority and shall elect nine members of the Authority. Each member shall be a resident of one of said political subdivisions represented on the Election Committee, but, insofar as is mathematically possible, no more than one member shall be a resident of any one of such political subdivisions. Each member of the Authority shall hold office until the adjournment of the annual meeting of the Authority held at, or nearest to, the expiration of his term of office for which provision is hereinafter made and until his successor is elected.

(ii) Distribution of Votes.

(A) In elections held by the Election Committee to elect members to the Authority, beginning with the first election of such members, each political subdivision entitled to representation on the Election Committee shall have, and shall be entitled to have its representative on the Election Committee cast, one whole vote, plus an additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to be determined as follows: The percentage which is arrived at by dividing the number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company by each such political sub division during the immediately preceding calendar year by the total number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company by all such political subdivisions during the immediately preceding calendar year shall be determined, and each such percentage shall then be applied to a total number of votes equal to the total number of political subdivisions entitled to representation on the Election Committee. The resulting figure, calculated to the nearest one thousandth, shall be the

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additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to which each respective political subdivision is entitled.
(B) At such time as facilities of the Authority are placed in commercial operation as determined by the Authority and energy is being supplied by the Authority to political subdivisions contracting with the Authority, then and thereafter, each such political subdivision entitled to representation on the Election Committee shall have, and shall be entitled to have its representative on the Election Committee cast, one whole vote, plus an additional vote or votes (including frac tions thereof) to be determined as follows: The percentage which is arrived at by dividing the number of kilowatt hours taken from the Authority by each such political subdivision during the immediately perceding calendar year by the total number of kilowatt hours taken from the Authority by all such political subdivisions during the im mediately preceding calendar year shall be determined, and each such percentage shall then be applied to a total number of votes equal to the total number of political subdivisions entitled to representation on the Election Committee. The resulting figure, calculated to the nearest one thousandth, shall be the additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to which each respective political subdivision is entitled by reason of energy taken, provided, however, that at the meeting of the Election Committee in the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which such facilities of the Authority are first placed in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy is being supplied by the Authority to such political subdivisions (pro vided said facilities have been in commercial operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy has been supplied for a minimum of six months in the immediately preceding calendar year) the period of time upon which the determination shall be made of the additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) to which the members of the Elec tion Committee shall be entitled at such meeting shall be the remainder of the calendar year in which energy was first supplied to such political subdivisions. If such facilities of the Authority have not been in commerical operation, as determined by the Authority, and energy has not been supplied for a minimum of six months in the immediately preceding calendar year, such additional vote or votes (including fractions thereof) shall be determined upon the number of kilowatt hours taken from Georgia Power Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(a) (ii) (A), hereof.
(C) The presence at any meeting of the Election Committee of representatives entitled to cast two-thirds of the total votes to which the Election Committee shall be entitled shall constitute a quorum of the Election Committee. The nine nominees to membership on the Authority receiving the largest number of votes cast by a quorum of the Election Committee shall be declared to be elected as the first nine members of the Authority.
(b) Meetings of Authority. The Authority shall meet at the same place and hour, on the first Monday following the second meeting of the Election Committee, as aforesaid, and elect officers, decide upon a place, date, and hour for its next meeting or meetings, and shall proceed with the transaction of such business as may come before the Authority.

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(c) Additional Members of Election Committee. Each political subdivision contracting with the Authority for the purchase of electric power and energy (other than for short term purchases) after the ninetieth day following the effective date of this Act, but on or prior to the election of the first nine members of the Authority, shall designate one person who shall be a resident of such political subdivision as an additional member of said Election Committee. The term of each ad ditional member of the Election Committee so designated shall begin with the first meeting of the Election Committee following the meeting held for the purpose of electing the first nine members of the Authority. The Election Committee shall meet on a date not more than thirty days prior to each annual meeting of the Authority and elect members to fill the terms which will begin at the conclusion of such meeting. Each political subdivision contracting with the Authority (other than for short term purchases) following the election of the first nine members of the Authority shall designate its representative on the Election Committee no more than thirty days following the execution of such contract by and between the Authority and such political subdivision. The term of such additional members shall begin with the next meeting of the Election Committee. Members of the Election Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the political subdivision from which they were appointed.

(d) Term of Office. Three members of the Authority shall be elected for terms of one year, three for two years, and three for three years. Each election thereafter shall be for a term of three years. All terms, however, shall extend through the annual meeting of the Au thority held at, or nearest to, the expiration of the number of years for which the member was elected and until his successor shall be elected. In the event it should be mathematically necessary in the elec tion of the members of the Authority for more than one member of the Authority to be a resident of the same political subdivision, then and in that event, one of the two members who are residents of the same political subdivision shall be elected for an initial term of one year, and, in the event there should be four political subdivisions from which two residents must be elected, one of the residents of one of such political subdivisions shall be elected for an initial term of two years, provided, however, that insofar as may be consistent with the foregoing provisions of this Section 4((d), in the election of the first nine mem bers of the Authority, the three nominees receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of three years, the three nominees receiving the next highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of two years, and the three nominees receiving the next highest number of votes shall be elected to terms of one year. Any tie votes shall be resolved by lot in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Election Committee. Members of the Election Committee shall not be eligible for membership on the Authority.
(e) Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Authority shall be held on the anniversary date of the first meeting of the Authority unless the date, time, and place of such annual meeting shall otherwise be fixed by resolution of the Authority. Any such date so fixed, how ever, shall be in reasonable proximity to the anniversary date of such first meeting.

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(f) Vacancies. Any vacancy in the membership of the Authority shall be filled by a new member to be elected by the remaining members of the Authority to serve until the next meeting of the Election Com mittee. At the first meeting of the Election Committee following the filling of such vacancy, the Election Committee shall elect a member to fill the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term for which such vacancy was filled. Upon such election by the Election Committee, the membership on the Authority of the member elected to fill such vacancy by the remaining members of the Authority shall terminate.

(g) Officers. The Authority shall elect one of its members as Chairman and one as Vice-Chairman and shall elect a SecretaryTreasurer and an Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected from the membership of the Authority. Such officers shall serve for such terms as shall be prescribed by resolution of the Authority or until their successors are elected and qualified.

(h) Majority. At all meetings of the Authority, the presence in person of a majority of the members in office shall be necessary for the transaction of business, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members then in office shall be necessary for any action of the Authority. No vacancy in the membership of the Authority shall im pair the right of such majority to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority. If at any meeting there is less than a majority present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting to a fixed time and place, and notice of such time and place shall be given in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(j), hereof, pro vided, however, that if the time element of said Section 4(j), cannot reasonably be complied with, such notice, if any, of such adjourned meeting shall be given as is reasonably practical.

(i) Special Meetings, Special meetings of the Authority may be called by resolution of the Authority or by the Chairman or ViceChairman or upon the written request of at least three members of the Authority.

(j) Notice of Meetings. Written notice of all meetings shall be delivered to each political subdivision contracting with the Authority (other than for short term purchases) and to each member of the Authority not less than ten days prior to the date of such meeting in the case of regular meetings and not less than three days in the case of special meetings.

(k) Waiver of Notice. Notice of a meeting of the Authority need not be given to any member who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Attendence of a member at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting and a waiver of any and all objections to the place or time of the meeting or to the manner in which it has been called or convened, except when a member states at the beginning of the meeting any such objection or objections to the transaction of business. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Authority need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meetings.

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(1) Other Meetings. In addition to the annual meeting of the Authority, regular meetings of the Authority may be established by resolution of the Authority, and no notice, other than notice of the adoption of such resolution to any member of the Authority who was absent when it was adopted, shall be required for such meeting, except for the notice required by the provisions of Section 4(j), hereof.

(m) Compensation. The members of the Authority shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses properly incurred in the preformance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government and may retain, employ, and engage all neces sary staff and personnel, including professional and technical super visors, assistants, and experts and other agents and employees, tem porary or permanent, as it may require, and any one or more such persons so engaged may be designated as one or more additional Assistant Secretary-Treasurers of the Authority and may be given the duties of keeping the books, records, and minutes of the Authority and of giving all notices required by the provisions hereof, and, in the absence of or in lieu of the Secretary-Treasurer, of performing all other functions of the Secretary-Treasurer. Officers designated by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of this Section (4(m), shall serve at the pleasure of the Authority.

(n) Books and Records. The Authority shall keep suitable books' and records of all its obligations, contracts, transactions, and under takings, and of all income and receipts of every nature and all expendi tures of every kind.

(o) Removal From Office. The Election Committee shall have the power to remove any member of the Authority for cause after written notice and public hearing.

Section 5. Definitions.
As used in this Act the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(a) "Authority" shall mean the Georgia Municipal Electric Autho rity hereby created and any successor or successors thereto. Any change in name or composition of the Authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under the provisions of this Act or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this Act.

(b) "Project," "undertaking," and "facility" or "facilities" may be used interchangeably and shall mean electric generation and trans mission lands and works and all property, real and personal, of every kind and nature material or pertinent thereto or necessary therefor which may be used or useful in the development of electric power and energy and in the supplying of such electric power and energy to all those contracting with the Authority therefor and may include a divided or undivided interest in any electric generation or transmission

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facility in which the Authority shall participate as an owner in common with others.
(c) "Cost of project" or "cost of construction" shall mean all costs of construction; all costs of real and personal property required for the purposes of such project and facilities related thereto, including land and any rights or undivided interest therein, easements, franchises, water rights, fees, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates and the securing of such permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates and the preparation of applications therefor, all machinery and equipment, including eqiupment for use in connection with such construction, and initial fuel supply acquired for such project; financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and during such additional period as the Authority may reasonably determine to be necessary for the placing of such project in operation; costs of engineering, architectural, and legal services; cost of plans and specifications and all expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; administrative expenses and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to the financing herein authorized. All funds paid or advanced for any of the purposes aforesaid by political sub divisions contracting with the Authority prior to the issuance of any of the Authority's bonds or notes may be refunded to such political subdivisions out of the proceeds of any bonds or notes so issued. The costs of any project may also include a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, a fuel reserve, and such other reserves as may be reasonably required by the Authority for the operation of its projects and as may be authorized by any bond resolution or trust agreement or indenture pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any such bonds may be authorized. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds or notes issued under the provision of this Act for such project.

(d) "Bonds" or "revenue bonds" as used in this Act shall mean any bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this Act, including refunding bonds.

(e) "Bond anticipation notes" or "notes" shall mean short term obligations issued after validation of bonds and in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds as validated.

Section 6. Public Property.
It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the creation of the Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this State and that the Authority is an institution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function and all property of said Authority is hereby declared and shall in all respects be considered to be public property and title to such property shall be held by the Authority only for the benefit of the public and the use of such property pursuant to the terms of this Act shall be and is hereby declared to be for essential public and governmental purposes, that is, for the promotion of public

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general welfare in the matter of providing an adequate, dependable, and economic electric power supply in an effort to better the general condition of society residing in the State of Georgia, which promotion is hereby declared to be a public beneficence for the good of humanity and for the general improvement and happiness of society, and all of the property of and income, obligations, and interest on the bonds and notes of the Authority and the transfer thereof shall be and hereby are declared to be nontaxable for any and all purposes by the State or any of its political subdivisions.

Section 7. Powers.
The Authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this Act, in cluding, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power:

(a) Litigation. To sue and be sued in contract and in tort and to complain and defend in all courts of law and equity.

(b) Seal. To adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(c) Acquisition of Property. To acquire in its own name by pur chase on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper or by exercise of the power of eminent domain in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws of the State of Georgia applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, including the power to proceed as a condemning body under the provisions of the Special Master Act of 1957, Ga. L. 1957, p. 387, as amended, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 36-6A, or by gift, grant, lease, or otherwise, real property or rights and easements therein and franchises and personal property necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and to in sure the same against any and all risks as such insurance may, from time to time, be available, and use such property and rent or lease the same to or from others or make contracts with respect to the use thereof or to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any such property in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority and the purposes there of. The powers to acquire, use, and dispose of property herein contained shall include the power to acquire, use, and dispose of an interest in such property, whether divided or undivided, which acquisition may result in the ownership of such property or any part thereof in com mon with any other party or parties, public or private. Title to any such property of the Authority, however, shall be held by the Authority exclusively for the benefit of the public. The Authority shall be under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this Act except from the funds provided under the authority of this Act, and, in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the action as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned. If the Authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on lands which are sub ject to the control of the State or of any political subdivision or public corportion of the State, the Governor, in the case of the State, or the governing authorities of such political subdivisions or such public cor porations are hereby authorized to convey such lands to the Authority for such consideration, not exceeding reasonable value, as may be agreed

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upon by the Authority, as grantee, and by the Governor or by the governing body of such political subdivision or by such public corpora tion, as grantor, taking into consideration the public benefit to be derived from such conveyance;

(d) Officers and Agents. To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and fix their compensation;

(e) Electric Power. To acquire, by purchase or otherwise, in whole or in part, as aforesaid, and to place into operation and operate or cause to be placed into operation and operated, either as owner of all (or of any part in common with others) or as agent, electric generation and transmission lands, works, facilities, and projects; to provide, by sale or otherwise, an adequate, dependable, and economic electric power supply to political subdivisions of the State of Georiga contracting with the Authority pursuant to authority of Section 27, hereof, and, through such political subdivisions, to the members of the public in the areas served by them, and, as agent for such political subdivisions, to secure power supply contracts and arrangements with other persons. The Au thority, shall, also, have the power, which may be exercised either as principal or agent, to manufacture, generate, store, and transmit electric current for light, heat, power, and energy; to manufacture, buy, sell, import export, lease, or otherwise acquire and generally deal in electrical apparatuses of all kinds and machinery and devices and nuclear or fossil fuels for the manufacture, generation, storage, and transmission of electric current for light, heat, power, and energy; to purchase power at retail or wholesale from any other person; and to purchase or con struct part of the capacity of generation or transmission projects sponsored and owned by or in common with others, making any such purchase at wholesale or retail within or without the State of Georgia; to contract for the purchase of power and energy from, or the sale of power and energy to, the United States of America and electric utility systems either privately or publicly owned, within or without the State of Georgia; to execute long or short term power purchase or sale con tracts on terms which may include agreements with respect to resale rates and the disposition of revenues; to interchange, exchange, and purchase power and energy from any person; to erect, buy, lease, or otherwise acquire, operate, and maintain electric lighting, heating, and power projects; to transmit power both for itself and on behalf of others; to erect, buy, sell, lease, or otherwise acquire, maintain, and operate or cause to be maintained and operated plants, underground subways, conduits, poles, and wires above, upon, and under the streets, alleys, lands, and territories of political subdivisions, public or private corporations, or individual, and to continue to sell electric power to political subdivisions of the State of Georgia which are authorized to contract with the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 27, hereof, and to other persons and entities and, as agent for any or all of the same, to make power and energy otherwise available to them through arrangements with other persons, all in the exercise of the powers of the Authority and to effectuate the purposes of this Act;

(f) Contracts. To contract with the State of Georgia and its agen cies, instrumentalities, departments, and with those political subdivi-

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sions of the State which are authorized to contract with the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 27, hereof, and with private per sons and corporations including contracts for construction of projects which contracts for construction may be made either as sole owner of the project or as owner in common with other public or private persons, of any divided or undivided interest therein;
(g) Agreement Relating to Construction, Operation, and Mainte nance. To exercise any one or more of the powers, rights, and privileges conferred hereby either alone or jointly or in common with one or more other parties or utilities, public or private. In any such exercise of such powers, rights, and privileges jointly or in common with others with respect to the construction, operation and maintenance of electric gen eration or transmission facilities, the Authority may own an undivided interest in such facilities with any other party or parties, public or private. The Authority may enter into an agreement or agreements with respect to any such electric generation or transmission facility with the other party or parties participating therein, and any such agreement may contain such terms, conditions and provisions con sistent with the provisions of this Act as the parties thereto shall deem to be in their best interests. Any such agreement may include, but need not be limited to, provisions for the construction, operation, and mainte nance of such electric generation or transmission facility by any one or more of the parties to such agreement which party or parties shall be designated in or pursuant to such agreement as agent or agents on behalf of itself and one or more of the other parties thereto or by such other means as may be determined by the parties thereto, and may include provisions for a method or methods of determining and allocating, among or between the parties, costs of construction, operation, maintenance, renewals, replacements, improvements and disposals with respect to such facility. In carrying out its functions and activities as such agent with respect to construction, operation and maintenance of such a facil ity, such agent shall be governed by the laws and regulations applicable to such agent as a separate legal entity and not by any laws or regu lations which may be applicable to any of the other participating parties. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law to the contrary, pursuant to the terms of any such agreement the Authority may delegate its powers and duties with respect to the construction, operation, and maintenance of such facility to the party acting as agent; and all actions taken by such agent in accordance with the provisions of such agree ment may be made binding upon the Authority without further action or approval by the Authority;

(h) Gifts, Grants, and Disposals of Property. To accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, appropriations, and donations of money, materials, and property of any kind, including loans and grants from the United States of America or the State of Georgia or any agency, department, authority, or instrumentality of either upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America, the State of Georgia, or such agency, department, authority, or instrumentality shall impose, and to administer trusts, and to sell, lease, transfer, convey, appropriate and pledge any and all of its property and assets;

(i) Investment. To invest any accumulation of its funds and any sinking fund or reserves in any manner that public funds of the State

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of Georgia or its political subdivisions may be invested and to purchase its own bonds and notes;

(j) General. To do any and all things necessary or proper for the accomplishment of the objectives of this Act and any amendments hereto and to exercise any power annually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the Consti tution and laws of this State, including employment of professional and administrative staff and personnel and retaining of legal, engineering, and other professional services, the purchasing of all kinds of insurance including, without limitation, insurance against tort liability and against risks of damage to property, including the power to borrow money for any of the corporate purposes of the Authority, provided, however, that obligations of the Authority other than revenue bonds, for which pro vision is herein made, shall be payable from the general funds of the Authority and shall not be a charge against any special fund allocated to the payment of revenue bonds, and including the power to indemnify and hold harmless any parties contracting with the Authority or its agents from damage to persons or property and the power to act as self-insurer with respect to any loss or liability;

(k) Revenue Bonds. To issue its revenue bonds as hereinafter pro vided in evidence of its indebtedness incurred with respect to the powers above described'payable from the revenues, receipts, and earnings of the projects of the Authority and other available funds thereof, to execute trust agreements or indentures; to sell, convey, pledge, and assign any and all of its funds, assets, property, and income as security for the payment of such revenue bonds and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the owners thereof.

Section 8. Issuance of Revenue Bonds.
(a) Security for Bonds. When the Authority shall desire to issue revenue bonds as permitted by this Act, the Authority shall, prior to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, enter into one or more contracts with no less than five political subdivisions which are authorized to contract with the Authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 27, of this Act. All such contract or contracts shall be in accordance wtih the provisions of Section 17, hereof.

(b) Procedure for Authorization of Bonds. The acquisition, con struction, reconstruction, improvement, equipment, alteration, repair, or extension of any project, and the issuance, in anticipation of the collec tion of the revenues from such project, of bonds to provide funds to pay the cost thereof, may be authorized under this Act by resolution or reso lutions of the Authority. Unless otherwise provided therein, such resolu tion or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted. The Authority in determining such cost may include all costs and estimated costs of the issuance of said bonds; all engineering, inspection, fiscal, and legal expenses, and interest which it is estimated will accrue during the construction period and during such additional period as the Authority may reasonably determine to be necessary for the placing of such project in operation on money borrowed or which it is estimated will be borrowed pursuant to this Act, and all

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costs included in the definition of "cost of project" as herein defined. Such bonds may also be issued to pay off, refund, or refinance any outstanding bonds or other obligation of any nature owned by the Authority, whether or not such bonds or other obligations shall then be subject to redemption, and the Authority may provide for such arrange ments as it may determine for the payment and security of the bonds being issued or for the payment and security of the bonds or other obligations to be paid off, refunded, or refinanced.

(c) Bond Provisions. Revenue bonds may be issued under this Act in one or more series; may bear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times, not exceeding 50 years from their respective dates; may bear interest at such rate or rates, payable at such time or times; may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places; may be in such denomination or denominations; may be in such form either
coupon or fully registered without coupons; may be issued in any specific amounts; may carry such registration, conversion, and exchangeability provileges; may be declared or. become due before the maturity date thereof; may provide such call or redemption privileges; may have such rank or priority, and may contain such other terms, covenants, assign ments, and conditions as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide. The Authority may sell such bonds in such manner, at such price or prices, and upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Au
thority.

(d) Execution of Bonds. The bonds shall be signed by the Chairman of the Authority and the corporate seal of the Authority shall be there unto impressed, imprinted, or otherwise reproduced and attested by the signature of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority. The coupons shall be signed in such manner as may be directed by the Authority. The signatures of the officers of the Authority and the seal of the Authority upon any bond, note, or other debt security issued by the Authority may be by facsimile if the insturment is authenticated or countersigned by a trustee other than the Authority itself or an officer or employee of the Authority. All bonds or notes issued under authority of this Act bearing signatures or facsimiles of the signatures of officers of the Authority in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof, and payment therefor, such officers whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to be officers of the Authority. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts, in such form and with such pro visions as the Authority may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds to be issued under this Act.

(e) Covenants in Resolutions. Any bond resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds and any indenture or trust agreement entered into under this Act to finance in whole or in part the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, equipment, alteration, repair, or extension of any project may contain covenants, as to:

(1) The rates, fees, tolls, or charges to be charged for the services, facilities, and commodities of said project;

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(2) The use and disposition of the revenue to be derived from said project;

(3) The creation and maintenance of reserves or sinking funds and the regulation, use and disposition thereof, including debt service re serve, renewal and replacement or other capital improvement reserve, including reserves for the provision of fuel, and such other reserves as may be reasonably required by the Authority for the operation of its projects and as may be authorized by the bond resolution or trust agree ment or indenture pursuant to which the issuance of such bonds may be authorized.

(4) The purpose or purposes to which the proceeds of the sale of said bonds may be applied, and the use and disposition of such proceeds;

(5) Events of default and the rights and liabilities arising there upon, the terms and conditions upon which bonds issued under this Act shall become or may be declared due before maturity, and the terms and conditions upon which such declaration and its consequences may be waived;

(6) The issuance of other additional bonds or instruments payable from or a charge against the revenue of said project;

(7) The insurance to be carried thereon, and the use and disposition of insurance proceeds;

(8) Books of account and the inspection and audit thereof;

(9) Limitations or restrictions as to the leasing or otherwise dis posing of the project while any of the bonds or interest thereon remain outstanding and unpaid; and

(10) The operation and maintenance of the project and of the Authority.

(f) Act Constitutes a Contract. The provisions of this Act and of any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement shall be a con tract with every holder of said bonds; and the duties of the Authority under this Act and under any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement shall be enforceable by any bond holder by mandamus or other appropriate suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity.

(g) Notice to district attorney. The Authority shall give notice to the district attorney of the Atlanta judicial circuit of its intention to issue its revenue bonds, setting forth service of such notice, the principal amount of bonds to be issued, the purpose for which the same are issued, whether the bonds are to be issued in separate series or installments from time to time, the interest rate or rates which such bonds are to bear, the amount of principal to be paid in each year during the life of the bonds or the method or formula by which such amounts shall be determined, the date by which all bonds are to be paid in full, and the

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security to be pledged to the payment of said bonds; provided, how ever, that said notice, in the discretion of the Authority, in lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which said bonds are to bear, may state that the bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate not exceeding a maximum per annum rate of interest specified in the notice or that in the event the bonds or any series or installment thereof are to bear different rates of interest for different maturity dates that none of such rates will exceed the maximum rate specified in the notice, provided, further, however, that nothing contained herein shall be con strued as prohibiting or restricting the right of the Authority to sell said bonds at a discount, even if in so doing the effective interest cost resulting therefrom would exceed the maximum per annum interest rate specified in the notice to the district attorney. Such notice, signed by the chairman, vice chairman, or secretary-treasurer, shall be served upon the district attorney of the Atlatna judicial circuit.

(h) District Attorney to File Suit. Within 20 days from the date of service of the required notice, the district attorney shall prepare and file in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County a complaint directed to the Fulton Superior Court in the name of the State, and against the Authority, setting forth service of such notice, the amount of the bonds to be issued, for what purpose to be issued, whether the bonds are to be issued in separate series or installments from time to time, what interest rate or rates they are to bear, or the maximum rate or rates of interest, how much principal and interest is to be paid annually or the method or formula by which the amount of such payments shall be determined, and the date by which all bonds are to be paid in full; and shall obtain from the judge of the said court an order requiring the Authority by its proper officers to appear at such time and place either in term or chambers within 20 days from the filing of the complaint, as the judge may direct, and show cause, if any exist, why the bonds should not be confirmed and validated. Such complaint and order shall be served upon the Authority in the manner provided by law, and to such complaint the Authority shall make sworn answer at or before the date set in said order for said hearing.

(i) Notice of hearing. Prior to the hearing of said cause, the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall publish in a newspaper once during each of the two successive weeks immediately preceding the week in which the hearing is to be held, a notice to the public that on the day specified in order providing for the hearing of said cause the same will be heard. Such newspaper shall be the official organ of Fulton County in which the sheriff's advertisements appear.

(j) Trial of case, parties, judgment, appeal. Within the time pre scribed in the order, or such further time as he may fix, the judge of said Superior Court shall proceed to hear and determine all questions of law and of fact in said cause, including the question of whether the contractual obligations have been properly incurred which contractual obligations are made a condition precedent to the issuance of such bonds by the provisions of Section 8(a), of this Act, and shall render judgment thereon. Any citizen of this State may become a party to said proceedings at or before the time set for the hearing, and any party thereto dis satisfied with the judgment of the court confirming and validating the

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issuance of said bonds, or refusing to confirm and validate the issuance of said bonds, and the security therefor may appeal from said judgment under the procedure provided by law as codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 6-8. No appeal may be taken by any person who was not a party at the time the judgment appealed from was rendered.

(k) Judgment conclusive. In the event no appeal is filed within 30 days of the date of the judgement of validation, or, if filed, the judgment shall be affirmed on appeal, the judgment of the Superior Court, so confirming and validating the issuance of said bonds and the security therefor, shall be forever conclusive upon the validity of said bonds and the security therefor.

(1) Validation Certificate. Bonds, when issued under the provisions of this Act, shall bear a certificate of validation signed with the fac simile or manually executed signature of the clerk of the Fulton County Superior Court stating the date on which said bonds were validated as herein provided 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.

(m) Costs. The Authority shall reimburse the district attorney for his actual costs of said case, if any. The fees payable to the clerk of the Fulton County Superior Court for validation and confirmation shall be as follows:

For every $5,00 in principal amount of bonds or portion thereof:

First $500,000 $501,000 - $2,500,000 All over $2,500,000.

$1.00 .25 .10

(n) Civil claims and suits. Any other provisions of law to the con trary notwithstanding, the provisions of this Act shall govern all civil claims, suits, proceedings, and actions respecting debt of the Authority evidenced by such bonds.

Section 9. Validation of Contracts.
When payments required by the provisions of Section 8(a), of this Act, to be made by any political subdivisions authorized by the provisions of Section 27, of this Act, to contract with the Authority, are pledged as security for the payment of bonds sought to be validated, the petition for validation shall make party defendant the said Authority and shall also make parties defendant to such action every political subdivision which has contracted with said Authority for the use of the facilities, commodities, and services of the project for which bonds shall be sought to be validated and issued. Also, every other party, public or private, contracting with the Authority in any manner with relation to the operation of such project, and particularly with relation to any common ownership of such project or to the supplying of electric energy to the Authority or the taking or purchase of electric energy from the project, shall be made parties defendant, and all such parties de fendant shall be served and shall be required to show cause, if any exists, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the

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terms thereof determined and the matters and conditions imposed on the parties to such cpntract or contracts and all such undertakings.there of adjudicated to be valid and binding on the parties thereto. Notice of such proceedings shall be included in the notice of validation hearing heretofore required to be issued and published by the clerk of the Fulton Superior Court and, in addition to such notice heretofore required to be published in Fulton County, such notice shall also be published in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published once a week during each of the two successive weeks immediately preceding the week of the hearing in each county in which any portion of any of said de fendant political subdivisions shall lie. Any citizen resident of this State may intervene in the validation proceedings which shall be conducted in the Fulton Superior Court, as aforesaid, at or before the time set for the validation hearing and assert any ground or objection to the validity and binding effect of such contract on his own behalf and on behalf of any political subdivision and of all citizens, residents, and property owners of the State. No appeal may be taken by any person who was not a party at the time the judgment appealed from was ren dered. An adjudication as to the validity of any such contract, unexcepted to within 30 days of the date of the judgment of validation, or if an appeal is filed, which shall be confirmed on appeal, shall be forever conclusive and binding upon such political subdivisions and the resident citizens and property owners of this State.

Section 10. Failure of District Attorney to File Proceedings.
In all cases where the Authority shall have adopted a resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds, and where notice has been duly served upon the district attorney for the purpose of securing a judicial valida tion of such bonds and the security thereof, and where, in such cases, there has been a failure on the part of such district attorney or other officer to proceed within the time prescribed by this Act, it shall be competent for the Authority to represent such facts in writing to the court, and to represent further that such failure has been without fault on the part of the Authority. In such case it shall be the duty of the court, and it shall have power and authority to inquire into the facts and, upon being satisfied that such failure has not arisen from any fault or neglect on the part of the Authority, to pass an order directing such district attorney to proceed within 10 days to file a complaint as autho rized by this Act, and thereafter the proceedings shall be held in the same manner as would have been followed had such petition been duly and promptly filed in the first instance.

Section 11. Further Provisions of Bonds.
(a) Destroyed Bonds. If any bond becomes mutilated or is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the Authority may execute and deliver .a new bond of like date of issue, maturity date, principal amount, and interest rate per annum as the bond so mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed which new bond shall have attached thereto coupons corresponding in all re spects to those, if any, on the bond mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, provided that (1) in the case of any such mutilated bond, such bond together with all unmatured coupons appertaining thereto is first surrendered to said Authority, (2) in the case of any such lost, stolen, or destroyed bond, there is first furnished evidence of such loss, theft,

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or destruction satisfactory to said Authority together with indemnity satisfactory to said Authority, (3) all other reasonable requirements of the Authority are complied with, and (4) expenses in connection with such transaction are paid. In the event any coupon is mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, said Authority may issue a duplicate coupon upon the same terms and conditions as those provided for the replacement of mutilated lost, stolen, or destroyed bonds. Any bond or coupon sur rendered for exchange shall be cancelled. The Authority shall be au thorized to print the new bond with the validation certificate bearing the facsimile signature of the clerk of the Superior Court then in office and such certificate shall have the same force and effect as in the first instance. All responsibility with respect to the issuance of any such new bonds shall be on the Authority and not on said clerk, and said clerk shall have no liability in the event an over-issuance occurs.

(b) Interest. Interest shall cease to accrue on any bond on the date that such bond becomes due for payment if said payment is made or duly provided for, but liability for such bond and for the accrued interest thereon shall continue until such bond is 20 years overdue for payment. At that time, unless demand for payment has been made, such obligation shall be extinguished and shall be deemed no longer outstanding.

(c) Cancellation. Unless otherwise directed by the Authority, every evidence of indebtedness and interest coupon paid or otherwise retired shall forthwith be marked "cancelled" and shall be delivered by the paying agent making payment thereof to the Authority where the same shall be destroyed and a certificate of destruction shall be filed in the records of the Authority.

(d) Records. The fiscal officer of the Authority or his agent shall maintain records containing a full and correct description of each evi dence of indebtedness issued, identifying it and showing its date, issue, amount, interest rate, payment dates, payments made, registration, cancellation, destruction, and every other relevant transaction.

(e) Paying Agent. The Authority may appoint one or more paying agents for each issue or series or installment of bonds. Every such pay ing agent shall be an incorporated bank or trust company authorized by the laws of the United States or of the state in which it is located to do a banking or trust business. The Authority may make such pro visions respecting paying agents as it deems necessary or useful and may enter into a contract with any paying agents containing such terms, including its compensation, and conditions in regard to the paying agents as it deems necessary or useful.

(f) Audits. The Authority together with all funds established in connection with its debt shall be audited no less frequently than annually by an independent certified public accountant to be selected by the Authority. Copies of such audit shall be available upon request to inter ested parties including, specifically but without limitation, the holders of the Authority's bonds and all parties contracting with the Authority.

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Section 12. Rates and Charges.
The Authority shall not operate or construct any project for profit except insofar as any such profit will inure to the benefit of the public. It shall fix rates, fees, and charges consistent with this declaration of policy such as will produce revenues only in amounts sufficient, together with all other funds of the Authority, to pay principal and interest on bonds and obligations of the Authority, to provide for maintenance and operation of the Authority and of its project or projects, and to main tain such reserves as shall have been created in amounts sufficient in the judgment of the Authority for the security of the bonds and for the improvement, replacement, or expansion of the facilities or services of the Authority or to provide fuel for its generating projects.

Section 13. Immunity from Liability.
,(a) Authority Members. Neither the members of the Authority nor any person executing bonds or notes on behalf of the Authority shall be personally liable thereon by reason of the issuance thereof.

(b) Credit Not Pledged. Neither the revenue bonds nor notes issued under provisions of this Act nor the instruments evidencing the obliga tions which constitutes the security therefor shall constitute a debt or a loan or pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or of any political subdivision thereof, other than the Authority, but such bonds and notes shall be payable from the revenues of the Authority as provided in the resolutions or trust agreements or indentures au thorizing or securing the issuance and payment of such bonds or notes. The issuance of such bonds or notes shall not obligate the State or any political subdivision thereof to levy or pledge any form of taxation whatever for the payment thereof. No owner of any such bond or notes or receiver or trustee in connection therewith shall have the right to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the State or of any political subdivision thereof, other than the Authority, nor shall any such bond or note constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any such property.

(c) Recital. All such bonds and notes shall contain on their face a recital setting forth the complete immunity of the State and any such political subdivisions from liability thereon which recital shall contain substantially the foregoing provisions of this Section.

Section 14. Right to Receivership Upon Default.
(a) Receiver. In the event that the Authority shall default in the payment of the principal or interest on any of the revenue bonds after the same shall become due, whether at maturity or upon call for re demption, and such default shall continue for a period of 30 days, or in the event that the Authority or the officers, agents, or employees thereof shall fail or refuse to comply with the essential provisions of this Act or shall default in any material respect in any agreement made with the holders of the revenue bonds, any holders of revenue bonds, or trustee therefor, shall have the right to apply in an appropriate judicial proceedings to the Fulton Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver of the undertaking, whether or not all revenue bonds have been

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declared due and payable and whether or not such holder, or trustee therefor, is seeking or has sought to enforce any other right or exercise any remedy in connection with such revenue bonds. Upon such applica tion the Superior Court, if it deems such action necessary for the pro tection of the bondholders, may appoint and, if the application is made by the holders of 25 percent in principal amount of such revenue bonds then outstanding or any trustee for holders of such revenue bonds in such principal amount, shall appoint a receiver for the undertaking.

(b) Duties of Receiver. The receiver so appointed shall forthwith, directly or by his agents and attorneys, enter into and upon and take possession of the project or of such portion thereof or interest therein as is owned by the Authority and, if the court so directs, may exclude the Authority, its officers, agents, and employees and all persons claim ing under them wholly therefrom and shall have, hold, use, operate, manage, and control the same and each and every part thereof, and, in the name of the Authority or otherwise, as the receiver may deem best, shall exercise all the rights and powers of the Authority with respect to the undertaking as the Authority itself might do. Such receiver shall maintain, restore, insure, and keep insured the project or such portion or interest therein as is owned by the Authority and from time to time shall make all such necessary or proper repairs as to such receiver may seem expedient and shall establish and maintain rates and collect such fees, tolls, and other charges in connection with the project as such receiver may deem necessary or proper and reasonable and shall collect and receive all revenues and shall deposit the same in a separate ac count and apply such revenues so collected and received in such manner as the court shall direct; provided, however, that the foregoing duties of the receiver so appointed shall be performed in a manner consistent with any and all existing contractual arrangements to which the Au thority may be a party, and the powers of the receiver shall be no greater than the powers of the Authority.
(c) Termination of receivership. Whenever all that is due upon the revenue bonds, and interest thereon, and upon any other notes, bonds, or other obligations, and interest thereon, having a charge, lien, or en cumbrance on the revenues of the project under any of the terms of any covenants or agreements with holders of revenue bonds shall have been cured and made good and it shall appear to the court that no default is imminent, the court shall direct the receiver to surrender possession of the project to the Authority, and the same right of the holders of the revenue bonds to secure the appointment of a receiver shall exist upon any subsequent default as hereinabove provided.
(d) Court's jurisdiction. Such receiver shall in the performance of
the powers hereinabove conferred upon him, act under the direction
and supervision of the court making such appointment and shall at all
times be subject to the orders and decrees of such court and may be
removed thereby. Nothing herein contained shall limit or restrict the
jurisdiction of such court to enter such other and further orders and
decrees as such court may deem necessary or appropriate for the exer
cise by the receiver of any functions specifically set forth herein.

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Section 15. Negotiability.
Every evidence of indebtedness issued under the provisions of this Act shall have all the rights and incidences of negotiable instruments, subject to provisions for registration, anything in law to the contrary notwithstanding.

Section 16. Legal Investments.
The bonds herein authorized are hereby made securities in which all public officers and bodies of this State and all political subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including saving and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obliga tions of the State may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also hereby made securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this State and all political subdivisions for any purpose for which deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this State is now or may hereafter be authorized.

Section 17. Contracts for Use of Projects.
Said Authority may contract with any political subdivision of this State which is authorized by the provisions of Section 27, of this Act, to make such contracts for the payment of such rates, tolls, fees, and charges, as may be prescribed by the Authority for the use by such sub divisions or the residents thereof of the services and facilities of the project or projects and facilities of the Authority, and any such political subdivision shall have and hereby is given the right and power by reso lution of its governing body, to make such contract, and the amounts contracted to be paid by such political subdivision to the Authority under such contract or contracts entered into pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall constitute general obligations of such political sub division for the payment of which the full faith and credit of such political subdivision may be pledged to provide the funds required to fulfill all obligations arising under any such contract. Any such political subdivision which shall have entered into such a contract pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall annually in each and every fiscal year during the term of such contract include in a general revenue or appro priation measure, whether or not any other items are included, sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year by such contract until all payments required under such contract have been paid in full. In the event for any reason any such provision or appropriation is not made, then the fiscal officers of such political sub division are hereby authorized and directed to set up as an appropriation on their accounts in each fiscal year the amounts required to pay the obligations called for under any such contract. The amount of the ap propriation in each fiscal year to meet the obligations of such contract as authorized and required hereby shall be due and payable and shall be expended for the purpose of paying and meeting the obligations provided under the terms and conditions of such contract, and such

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appropriation shall have the same legal status as if the contracting political subdivision had included the amount of the appropriation in its general revenue or appropriation measure. Such fiscal officers shall make such payment to the Authority if for any reason such appropri ation is not otherwise made, and any such political subdivision may
obligate itself and its successors to use only such project and none other.

Section 18. Revenue.
(a) Rates. For the puropse of earning sufficient revenue to make possible the financing of the construction of the project or projects of the Authority with revenue bonds, the Authority is authorized and em powered to fix and revise rates and collect fees, tolls, and charges on each project which it shall cause to be acquired or consrtucted. Such rates, fees, tolls, and charges to be paid for the use of the facilities or services of such project or projects shall be so fixed and adjusted from time to time as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenue, if any, of such project or projects or of said Authority:
(1) To pay the costs of operating, maintaining, and repairing the project or projects, including reserves for insurance and extraordinary repairs, reserves for fuel and other reserves required by the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to such bonds and the is suance thereof unless such costs shall be otherwise provided for; the cost of operating and conducting the business of the Authority, including salaries, fees for professional services, including legal, engineering, and others, and all expenses properly relating to the conduct of the affairs of the Authority; the cost of power, whether generated by the Authority or acquired from others, and all costs associated with the operation of the Authority and its projects and facilities;
(2) To pay the principal and interest on such revenue bonds, as the same shall become due, including call premium, if any, the proceeds of which shall have been or will be used to pay the cost of such project or projects, which costs shall include all elements of cost authorized by the provisions of this Act, including acquisition of property, real and personal, and any interest in property, clearing and preparing land for the purposes hereof, architectural, engineering, financial, and legal services, construction of projects authorized hereby, administrative ex penses, funds for initiating the operation of the project, and interest prior to and during construction and during such period of time there after as may be reasonably determined by the Authority necessary to put the project into operation;
(3) To comply with any sinking fund requirements contained in the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to the issuance of and security for such bonds;
(4) To perform fully all provisions of such resolution and trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of or security for such bonds to the payment of which such revenue is pledged;
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purchasers of such bonds or may be dictated by the requirements of such resolution or trust agreement or indenture or of achieving ready marketability of and low interest rates on such bonds, and

(6) To pay any expenses in connection with such bond issue or such project or projects including but not limited to trustees and fiscal fees.

(b) Payment of charges. Such rates, fees, tolls, and charges shall be payable at such intervals as may be agreed upon and set forth in the contract providing therefor and any such contract may provide for the commencement of payments not necessarily based directly on rates, to the Authority prior to the completion of the undertaking by the Au thority of any such project, and it may provide for the making of pay
ments during such times as such project or projects may be partially or wholly not in use and whether or not the project has been completed,
is then operable, or is operating, and may provide that such payments shall not be subject to any reduction whether by offset or otherwise and shall not be conditioned upon the performances or nonperformance by any party of any agreement.

(c) Indemnity. Such contract may obligate the political subdivision to indemnify and save harmless the Authority from any and all damage to persons and property occurring on or by reason of the project and to undertake, at the expense of the political subdivision or corporation, the defense of any action brought against the Authority by reason of injury or damages to persons or property occurring on or by reason of the project.
(d) Enforcement of performance. In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of the political subdivision to perform punctually any covenant or obligation contained in any such contract, the Authority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process, including specific performance.

(e) Assignment to trustee. The Authority shall be permitted to assign any payments due or to become due to the Authority, pursuant to any such contract, to a trustee or paying agent as may be required by the terms of the resolution or trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of and security for such bonds.

(f) Use of revenue. The use and disposiion of the Authority's rev enue shall be subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or of the trust agreement or indenture, if any, securing the same.

Section 19. Pledge of Revenues.
All or any part of the gross or net revenues and earnings derived from any particular project or projects and any and all revenues and earnings received by the Authority, regardless of whether or not such revenues and earnings were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued, may be pledged by the Authority to the payment of the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as may be provided in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such

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bonds or in any trust instrument pertaining to such bonds, and such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, may include funds received from one or more or all sources and may be set aside at regular intervals into sinking funds for which provision may be made in any such resolution or trust instrument, which sinking funds may be pledged to and charged with the payment of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall become due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same mature, (3) the necessary charges of any trustee or paying agent or registrar for such bonds, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired upon call or purchase, and the use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to regulations for which provision may be made in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument or indenture securing the payment of the same.
Section 20. Trust Agreement.
In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the Authority with a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State of Georgia. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenue, receipts, and earnings to be received by the Authority and any proceeds which may be derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon. The resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds and such trust agreement or indetnure may contain provisions for protecting and en forcing the rights and remedies of the bond owners, including the right of appointment of a receiver upon default in the payment of any prin cipal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rates, fees, tolls, charges, or revenues for the use of the services or facilities of the project necessary to pay all costs of operation and all reserves provided for, the principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the Authority. Such resolution and trust agree ment or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property for and construction of the project and to the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the Authority, including any proceeds derived from the dis position of any real or personal property of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon, and covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of the project and may contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional bonds may be issued. Such resolution and trust agreement or indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bond owners and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of any bond owner as is customary in securing bonds and debentures of corporations and may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bond owners. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such trust.
Section 21. Proceeds of Bonds.
Proceeds of the bonds issued under authority of this Act shall be used solely for the payment of the costs of the project or combined

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projects, and shall be disbursed upon requisition or order of such person and under such restrictions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or the trust agreement or indenture may provide. If the proceeds of such bonds, including all series or installments of such issue, by error of calculation or otherwise, shall be less than the cost of the project or combined projects, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust agreement or in denture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued, subject to the requirements of Section 8 (a), hereof, to provide the amount of such deficit, which unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, or in the trust agreement or indenture, shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into the fund provided for the payment of principal and interest of such bonds. In the discretion of the Author ity, revenue bonds of a single issue or series or installment of such issue may be issued for the purpose of paying the cost of any one or more projects, including a combination of projects.

Section 22. Bond Anticipation Notes.
The Authority shall have the power and is hereby authorized, when ever revenue bonds of the Authority shall have been validated as afore said, to issue, from time to time, its negotiable notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds as validated and to renew from time to time any such notes by the issuance of new notes, whether the notes to be renewed have or have not matured. The Authority may issue notes only to provide funds which would otherwise be provided by the issuance of the bonds as validated. The notes may be authorized, sold, executed, and delivered in the same manner as bonds. Any resolution or resolu tions authorizing notes of the Authority or any issue thereof may con tain any provisions which the Authority is authorized to include in any resolution or resolutions authorizing bonds of the Authority or any issue thereof, and the Authority may include in any notes any terms, cov enants, or conditions which it is authorized to include in any bonds. All notes shall be general obligations of the Authority payable out of any of its funds or revenues, subject only to any contractual rights of the holders of any of its notes or other obligations then outstanding, pro vided, however, that there may be specially pledged to the payment of such notes the proceeds to be derived from the issuance of the validated bonds in anticipation of the issuance of which notes shall have been issued. Validation of such bonds shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of such notes, but it shall not be required that such notes be judicially validated. Bond anticipation notes shall not be issued in an amount exceeding the par value of the bonds in anticipation of which
they are to be issued.

Section 23. Trust Funds.
All funds received pursuant to authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as revenues, fees, tolls, charges, or other earnings or as gifts, grants, or other contributions, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as pro-

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vided in this Act, and the bond owners entitled to receive the benefits of such funds shall have a lien on all such funds until applied as pro vided in any such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture of the Au thority.

Section 24. Venue of Actions, Jurisdiction.
Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act brought in the courts of the State of Georgia, shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and any action per taining to validation of the bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and of the contracts constituting the security for bonds shall be brought in said court which shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of such action, provided, however, that any action on any contractual obli gation brought against the Authority by any political subdivision con tracting with the Authority may be brought in the county containing all or the largest part of the area of the political subdivision involved or in Fulton County at the option of the party bringing the action.

Section 25. Open Meetings.
Meetings of the Authority shall be subject to the provisions of Ga. L. 1972, p. 577, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 40-33, and to the provi sions of Ga. L. 1959, p. 88, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 40-27.

Section 26. Public Service Commission Law not Applicable.
The rates, services, and practices relating to the generation, trans mission, and sale by the Authority of power to be generated from the projects authorized by this Act shall not be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Public Service Commission law nor to regulation by nor jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Section 27. Political Subdivisions.
Political subdivisions with which the Authority shall be authorized to contract, pursuant to the provisions of this Act to provide an electric power supply, shall be those political subdivisions of the State of Georgia which, on the date on which this Act becomes law, own and operate an electric distribution system, provided, however, that the Authority shall also be authorized to make such contracts with political subdivisions located within the area which, on the effective date of this Act, is supplied by Savannah Electric and Power Company.

Section 28. Construction.
This Act, being for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

Section 29. Powers Declared Supplementary.
The provisions of this Act shall be regarded as supplementary and additional to and cumulative of powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as being in derogation of any powers now existing.

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Section 30. Irrevocable Contract.
While any of the bonds or notes issued by the Authority shall re main outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the Authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished, impaired, or affected in any manner which will affect adversely the interest and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes, and no other authority, in strumentality, or body will be created or empowered to compete with the Authority so as to affect adversely the interests and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes nor will the State, itself, so compete with the Authority. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the State, the Authority, and every owner of the Authority's bonds and notes and, upon and after the issuance of bonds or notes under the pro visions of this Act, shall constitute an irrevocable contract by the State with the owners of such bonds and notes.

Section 31. Severability, Inconsistent Laws Superseded.
The provisions of this Act are severable, and if any of its provi sions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent juris diction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, and notwithstanding any other evidence of legisla tive intent, it is hereby declared to be the controlling legislative intent that if any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and the applica tion of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. Whenever any provision of law shall be found to be in conflict with the provisions of this Act or inconsistent with the purposes hereof, such conflicting law shall be deemed to be superseded, modified, or repealed by the provisions of this Act as the case may require.

Section 32. Effective Date.
This Act shall be effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval, without regard to the provisions of Ga. L. 1968, p. 1364, as amended, codified in Ga. Code Ann., Sec. 102-111.

Section 33. Repeal.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Shanahan of the 7th moved that the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 31 be adopted.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh

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Beck Berry Bolster Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden

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Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman

Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T Pinkston Rainey Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Beckham Blackshear Bowman Bray Burruss

Calhoun Cole Culpepper Davis Fraser

Harris, J. G. Hill, G. Horton Howard Hutchinson

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Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Keyton Larsen, W. W. Lucas

Matthews, C. Miles Owens Phillips, W. R. Randall Reaves

Sigman Thomason Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 148, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 31 was adopted.

The Speaker Pro Tern and Representative Lambert of the 112th assumed the Chair intermittently during the day's deliberations, thus accounting for their occasional absence from voting.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning, March 3, 1975, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 3, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tern.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answer to their names:

Those answering were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Buck Burruss Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones
Jordan

Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker

Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not answering were Representatives:

Alexander Brown Cox Daugherty Davis

Edwards, W. Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Scott Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Dr. James W. (Jimmy) Waters, Presi dent of the Georgia Baptist Convention.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted.

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HOUSE RULES CALENDAR

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, March 3, 1975, and submits the following:

HB

29. Employment Security Law; Trust Fund

HB 257. Peace Officers Ann., Fines and Bonds

HB 259. Employees Retirement System; Dept. of Revenue

HB 266. Superior Court D.A., Official Duties

HB 267. Sheriffs' Retirement Fund: Reinstatement

HB 270. Grand Jurors, Provide Two Alternate Jurors

HB 315. Motor Fuel Tax; Non Highway Purposes

HB 323. Health Insurance Plan; Area Plan & Dev. Comm.

HB 335. Sheriff's Retirement, Bonded

HB 413. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Sold Retail

HB 414. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed

HB 484. Delayed Birth Certificate; Procedure

HB 494. Legal Holidays, Observed Change to Friday

HB 544. Unliquidated Damages; Limitation on the Sum

HB 568. Distress Warrants; Landlords Power

HB 671. APEG; Certification of Teachers, Etc.

HB 673. State Employees, Officials, Bonded

HB 674. Public Officials, Bonded

HB 760. Newspaper Stories; Retractions or Corrections

HB 765. Sheriffs' Surety Bonds; Increase amount of Bond

HB 766. Probate Court Judges; Increase Amount of Surety Bonds

HB 767. Superior Court Clerks; Increase Amount of Surety Bonds

HB 768. State Courts Clerks; Provide for Bonds

HB 770. Mortgages on Personalty; Foreclosure

HB 820. Insurance Premium Finance Company License Fee Require

HB 833. Industrial Loan Act; Licensee Probation, etc.

HB 851. Water & Sewer Contracts; Retained Amounts

HB 858. APEG; Employment of Certain Teachers--Prohibit

HB 868. Public Official Bonds: Indemnification

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HB 875. Development Authorities; Define "Project"

HR 200-856. Board of Corrections, Delete

SB

37. Cemetary Trust Fund; Banks May Invest Assets

SB

45. Vehicles, Transp. Portable Buildings

SB

83. State Speed Zones, Maximum Speed

SB

157. Area Plan and Development Comm; Purchase Through State

SB

196. Workmen's Comp., County & School Dist. Emp.

SB 245. Workmen's Compensation, Board, Amend

SR

65. Constitution Revision Committee; Create

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended to permit the following Bills and Resolutions of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1041. By Representatives Collins of the 144th and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill providing for certified public weighers, approved Feb. 25, 1949, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal for certified public weighers in tobacco warehouses to the owner of the tobacco warehouse; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1042. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 61, relating to landlords and tenants, so as to change the provisions relating to the rights of tenants; to provide that a tenant for residential purposes shall have certain rights; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1043. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Camden County; to provide for the payment of the cost-of-living increase in compensation out of the general funds of Camden County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1044. By Representatives Poster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Coffee County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1045. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1010A relating to the procedure for apportioning delegates to national political conventions in accordance with the results of the presidential preference primary, so as to change the procedure for apportioning delegates; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1046. By Representatives Holmes of the 39th, and Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes so as to delete subsection (c) grants; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 268-1046. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Childs of the 51st, Burton of the 47th and Sams of the 90th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a new court of original jurisdiction to be known as the "Family Court of Human Relations"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 269-1046. By Representative Foster of the 6th:
A Resolution authorizing the lease of certain real property located in Hamilton County, Tennessee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 270-1046. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to delete certain sweepstakes, raffles and gift enterprises from the prohibi tion against lotteries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1047. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa so as to increase the number of city commissioners and to provide for their terms of office and to provide for a referendum thereon; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1048. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act to create and establish a factory for blind persons so as to change the name of the Georgia Factory For the Blind to Georgia Industries For the Blind; to repeal Section 5 thereof, relating to the board of managers of said factory; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1049. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th:
A Bill to recreate and reincorporate the City of Woodstock; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1050. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Appling County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Appling County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1051. By Representative Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act" so as to provide that the Dept. of Administrative Services shall not award any exclusive contract or contracts to the Georgia Correc tional Industries Administration; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1052. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Worth County by the people and for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Worth County by the Board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1053. By Representatives Snow of the 1st and Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1054. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend Act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Turin, in the County of Coweta" so as to change the terms of office

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of the Mayor and Aldermen; to delete the exemption of land used exclusively for agricultural purposes from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1055. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Ray of the 56th and Clark of the 55th:
A Bill to preserve the confidentiality of statements made by students seeking information for the purpose of overcoming any form of drug abuse when such statements are made to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other professional educator; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1056. By Representatives Howard of the 19th and Logan of the 62nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 41A-2, relating to the organization and personnel of the Dept. of Banking and Finance, so as to create a State Board of Banking and Finance; to provide for the powers, selection, meetings, compensation and officers of the Board; to provide for a quorum; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HR 271-1056. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the abolition of justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County; to provide for the establishment in lieu thereof of a small claims court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 272-1056. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th and Ray of the 56th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the Public Service Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1057. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Seminole County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the payment of personnel within the clerk's office; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1058. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to the keeping of registra tion cards and voter registration places, so as to authorize a registrar, upon request, to travel to any private firm or corporation in an adjoining county, which firm or corporation employs more than 100 residents of the county of the registrar, for the purpose of taking applications for registration of only the residents of the county of the registrar; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1059. By Representatives Hill of the 127th, Snow of the 1st and Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-202.1 relating to the grant of attorney's fees to be a final judgment, so as to provide that the grant of attorney's fees as a part of the expenses of litigation made at any time during the pendency of an action for alimony, divorce and alimony; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1060. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Buchanan so as to change the provisions relating to the mayor's court and the punishments which may be imposed by said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1061. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Treasurer of Haralson County so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer of Haralson County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1062. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the salary of the County Commissioner of Haralson County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1063. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Haralson County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Harulson County so as to change the provisions relating to the

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compensation of the clerical assistant of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1064. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to deputies of the sheriff; to authorize the sheriff to appoint two additional full-time deputy sheriffs and two part-time deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1065. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensa tion of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1066. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the time for holding the terms of the Superior Courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit so as to change the time for holding the terms of the Superior Court of Douglas County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1067. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th, Burruss of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to provide for a supplemental expense allowance for the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; to provide for the payment of such allowance by the counties comprising said circuit; to provide that such allowance shall not be used in determining any pension, retirement or other benefits paid to such judges by the counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1068. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th, Burruss of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to create the office of Assistant District Attorney of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and the following Bill was read and referred:

HB 1069. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Barwick, Georgia, in the Counties of Thomas and Brooks; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1078. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Sharon in the County of Taliaferro and to provide a new charter for said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1017. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Milford of the 13th, Poster of the 6th, Karrh of the 106th, Thomason of the 8th, Long of the 142nd, Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and others:
A Bill to provide a schedule of minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Georgia who receive an annual salary for their services as such in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 1018. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to require State and local authorities created by law in this State in the purchase of and contracting for supplies, materials and equipment to give preference to materials, supplies and equipment manufactured or produced in the State; to provide that such preference shall not sacrifice price or quality; and for other purposes.

HB 1019. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965 so as to require the Authority in the purchase of and contracting for supplies, materials and equipment to give preference to materials, supplies and equipment manufactured or produced in the State; and for other purposes.

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HB 1020. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to create a new Charter for the City of Hampton, Georgia, in the county of Henry; and for other purposes.

HB 1021. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act requiring the Board of Education and the School Superintendent of Henry County to publish a monthly financial statement of receipts and disbursements and the annual itemized report of the examination by the State Department of Audits of the Henry County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 1022. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court and the judge of the probate court of Henry County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide that the salary of the chief deputy of the sheriff shall be fixed by the governing authority of Henry County; and for other purposes.

HB 1023. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Henry County Development Authority Act" so as to change the method of appointing the members of the Authority; to provide for the appointment of the members of the Authority by the Board of Commissioners of Henry County; and for other purposes.

HB 1025. By Representative King of the 96th:
A Bill to prohibit a member of the General Assembly from introducing legislation if such member or his family has received compensation from a person interested in the passage of such legislation; and for other purposes.

HB 1026. By Representatives King of the 96th and Hill of the 127th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy, drugs and narcotics so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; and for other purposes.

HB 1027. By Representative King of the 96th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 47-10, relating to lobbying, so as to prohibit certain persons from soliciting signatures of members of the General Assembly for any bill or resolution which is prepared for introduction in either branch; and for other purposes.

HR 264-1027. By Representatives King of the 96th and Larsen of the 119th: A Resolution authorizing the removal of the State Capitol to the environs

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of Bibb County, Georgia; to provide for a special Statewide referendum; and for other purposes.

HR 265-1027. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain tracts of land to the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 1028. By Representative Edwards of the 20th:
A Bill to prohibit certain debt collection practices; to define certain terms; to provide for damages; to provide for exemptions; and for other purposes.

HR 266-1028. By Representatives Edwards of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Resolution creating the Georgia Land Utilization Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 1029. By Representatives Howard of the 19th and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 49-6, relating to guardians of insane persons or persons otherwise mentally incapable of managing their estates, so as to change and revise the procedures for the appointment and dismissal of a guardian for a person who is mentally ill, mentally retarded or mentally incompetent; and for other purposes.

HB 1030. By Representatives Edwards of the 20th and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to change the terms "defendant" and "plaintiff" to "judgment debtor" and "judg ment creditor", respectively; to provide that the judgment creditor shall be entitled to the process of garnishment in cases where judgment shall have been obtained; and for other purposes.

HB 1031. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to create the Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1032. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to unify the governments of the City of Augusta and Richmond County; to create within Richmond County a single countywide govern ment through the creation and establishment of a new political entity to be known as the "Augusta-Richmond County"; to provide for the powers, duties, functions, responsibilities and jurisdictions of such political subdivision; and for other purposes.

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HB 1033. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved Apr. 6, 1972 relating to statewide system of gathering information for uniform property taxation and the employment of county staff appraisers thereunder so as to provide State salary supplements for those county appraisers who meet certain additional professional qualifications; and for other purposes.

HB 1034. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act to be known as "The Georgia Court Reporting Act", so as to provide that certain persons are exempted from taking the examination for certification; and for other purposes.

HB 1035. By Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ham of the 8Qth and Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act to change the salaries of assistant district attorneys in all judicial circuits of this State having a population of not less than 54,500 and not more than 58,500; and for other purposes.

HB 1036. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Stockbridge so as to change the corporate limits; to change the municipal general election date; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

HB 1037. By Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts so as to prohibit a clerk from recording a deed unless the name and address of the grantee is con tained in the deed; and for other purposes.

HB 1038. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing counties and certain municipalities to levy a local income tax under certain conditions so as to provide that out of State residents shall be subject to the tax; to provide for a tax credit; and for other purposes.

HB 1039. By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974-75, known as the "General Appropriations Act" so as to make language and other changes relative to certain appropriations; and for other purposes.

HR 267-1039. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to

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provide that the Georgia Public Service Commission must approve any change in the rate or charge for any electric or gas service provided by any county or municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 1040. By Representative Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act to define abandoned vehicles so as to change the said definition as it applies to vehicles left unattended on public roads; and for other purposes.

SB 107. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Starr of the 44th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", so as to create the Georgia Criminal Justice Council; to provide for membership of the Council, their qualifications, appointment, election, compensation, expenses, terms of office, succession, duties, powers, purposes, authority and responsibilities; and for other purposes.

SB 188. By Senator Hamilton of the 26th:
A Bill to provide for the confidentiality of certain records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect; to provide that it shall be unlawful to permit unauthorized persons to examine or inspect such confidential records; and for other purposes.

SB 199. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to abandonment of minor children, so as to provide that the mother of an illegitimate child or children, in the prosecution of the accused father of such illegitimate child or children, shall not be prohibited from testifying as to her adultery with the said accused father under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

SB 248. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to provide requirements relative to certain types of warehouses or storage spaces; to provide for a short title ("Convenience Warehouse Act of 1975") ; and for other purposes.

SB 310. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Crawfordville in the County of Taliaferro; to create a new charter for said city; to provide for corporate limits; and for other purposes.

SB 317. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and

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Tax Collector of Jasper County into the office of Tax Commissioner,
so as to place the Tax Commissioner on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation; and for other purposes.

SB 319. By Senator Shapard of the 28th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County, so as to change the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.
SR 46. By Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty; and for other purposes.
SR 84. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mr. George E. Youngblood; and for other purposes.

SR 85. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mr. George E. Youngblood; and for other purposes.

SB 15. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Banks of the 17th, Kidd of the 25th and others:
A Bill relating to the development of small businesses; declaring the legislative intent to encourage State purchases from small businesses; requiring the Department of Community Development to assist small businesses and to otherwise coordinate activities relating thereto; and for other purposes.

SB 281. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A Bill to protect the beaches and dunes of this State; to provide a short title ("Beach and Dune Protection Act of 1975") ; to provide definitions; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Beach and Dune Pro tection Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following

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Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 791. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th, Chairman.

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 800. Do Pass. HB 986. Do Pass. HB 707. Do Pass. SB 267. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recom
mendations :

HB 429. Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 836. Do Pass.

HB 905. Do Pass.

HR 197-850. Do Pass.

SB

160. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, (Local Legislation) submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 993. Do Pass. HB 998. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 999. Do Pass. HB 1007. Do Pass. HB 1010. Do Pass., HB 1011. Do Pass. HB 1013. Do Pass. HB 1016. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 150. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th, Vice-Chairman.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 993. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to create a charter for the City of Fort Mountain, Ga.; to pro vide for definitions; to provide for the corporate limits; to provide

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for corporate powers; to provide for the election of the mayor and commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 998. By Representatives Johnson and Thomason of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commissioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees, (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2494), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of said officers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commissioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2494), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of said officers; to provide for additional deputies and assis tants; to provide an effective date; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commissioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2494), as amended, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 2, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) The Sheriff of Cherokee County shall be compensated in the amount of $14,500.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cherokee County. Such compensa tion shall be in lieu of all fees, costs and perquisites of whatever kind heretofore received by the sheriff, provided that the sheriff shall still be entitled to receive seizure fees. The sheriff shall appoint twelve (12) deputies, one who shall be compensated in the

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amount of $645.00 per month and eleven who shall be compensated in the amount of $560.00 each per month, all to be paid from the funds of Cherokee County; provided, however, that to the extent federal funds are available, such compensation shall be paid from such federal funds. Each deputy shall also receive the uniform allowance provided in subsection (e). The annual salary for each deputy provided for herein shall be increased by $300.00 for each year of satisfactory service completed by each such deputy effective January 1, 1976, up to a maximum annual salary of $10,000.00 for any such deputy."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) of Section 2 to read as follows:
"(c) The sheriff shall be authorized to appoint one office clerk who shall be compensated in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cherokee County in accordance with the following salary schedule: for a new employee the beginning salary shall be $4,200.00 per annum and the salary of any such clerk shall be increased by $300.00 per annum for each year of satisfactory service completed up to a maximum salary of $7,200.00 per annum. The sheriff shall also be authorized to employ three jailers at a salary not to exceed $4,800.00 per annum payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cherokee County or from available federal funds."

Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new sub section (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The clerk shall be authorized to employ two deputies and three clerical assistants who shall be compensated in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cherokee County or from federal funds available in accordance with the same salary schedule pro vided for the office clerk of the sheriff in subsection (c) of Section 2 of this Act. Said deputies shall be bonded as provided by law. One of said clerical assistants may be employed on a full-time or part-time basis, at the discretion of the clerk."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 5 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new sub section (b) to read as follows:

"(b) The tax commissioner shall be authorized to employ five full-time assistants who shall be compensated in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cherokee County or from federal funds available in accordance with the same salary schedule pro vided for the office clerk of the sheriff in subsection (c) of Section
2 of this Act."

Section 5. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.

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Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 999. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th and Waddle of the 113th:
A Bill to create the Perry Redevelopment Authority; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the Authority, its powers, duties and compensation of members; to provide for the purposes of the Authority; to provide for revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1007. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th and others: A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, (Ga. Laws 1931, p. 955), as amended, so as to increase the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1010. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th and others:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000

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nor more than 190,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1011. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act which provides for the election and terms of members of the Board of Education for the City of Valdosta, (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3108), so as to change certain provisions relative to the election and terms of said members; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1013. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to provide for the appointment of the members of the Hospital Authority of Decatur County; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1016. By Representatives Milford, Mann and Clark of the 13th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Franklin County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2169), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the feeding of prisoners; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 166. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", as amended, so as to permit vehicular traffic to turn right when facing a steady Circular Red signal under certain circumstances.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 116. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize counties, municipalities and political subdivisions of the State to obtain federal community disaster loans pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-228).

The Senate has passed, by substitute, the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 174. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Phillips of the 120th and others:
A Bill to provide for the establishment and implementation of a state wide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to con serve and protect land, water, air and other resources of the State; to provide that certain land-disturbing activities may not be carried out without a permit.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

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HB 665. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Governor to direct and implement such internal reorganization of the Department of Human Resources as he may find necessary to improve the management and administration of the functions assigned to the Department.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 73-310. By Mr. Carrell of the 75th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish minimum qualifications for sheriffs.

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

HB 27. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Knight of the 67th and Ware of the 68th: A Bill to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to change the date on which the provisions of said Act become effective.
HB 62. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A Bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Miller County.
HB 166. By Representative Rush of the 121st: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act" so as to change the composition of the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration.
HB 250. By Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Elliott of the 49th, Burton of the 47th, Linder of the 44th and others: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, so as to prohibit the smoking of tobacco in any form in certain public places.

HB 245. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change the method of condeming private property and interest therein for public road purposes by the Department of Transportation.

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HB 353. By Representative Cole of the 6th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-306 relating to the State Transporta tion Board so as to provide that the great seal of the State shall be affixed to the commissions of the members of said Board.

SB 35. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to create the "Commission on Efficiency and Performance Evalua tion in Government"; to provide for the appointment of members: to prescribe their terms of office and compensation.

SB 133. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 4-2, relating to relations between principal and agent, as amended, so as to provide that the power of attorney is not revoked by death of the principal until the agent has actual knowledge of his principal's death.

SB 173. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia who reside in Georgia; to provide the procedures connected therewith.

SB 175. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to provide for a more efficient and economical handling of the affairs of the State Library, by amending an act approved Mar. 10, 1971, Ga. Laws 1971, p. 45, so as to exclude all state library personnel from coverage under the State Merit System: by amending Chapters 101-1, etc. of Title 101, "State Librarian" of the Code of Ga. of 1933.

SB 182. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related institutions, as amended, so as to grant licensed medical practitioners the privilege of treating patients in certain public hos pitals; to provide for exceptions.

SB 203. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Doss of the 52nd and Pincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the payment of the cost of care of persons admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the Ga. Department of Human Resources, approved March 23, 1960, as amended, so as to change the definition of "persons liable for cost of care".

SB 239. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Dean of the 6th and Gillis of the 20th: A Bill to amend an Act relating to the State Game and Fish Commission,

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approved Mar. 7, 1955, so as to repeal certain provisions requiring that oysters sold in the shell shall be measured in certain circular tubs and providing standards for such tubs and requiring brands.

SB 305. By Senator Thompson of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-8, known as the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, as amended, so as to change thhe provisions relating to forfeitures.

SB 308. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act", approved April 8, 1969, so as to change the membership of the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators.

SB 318. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Coverdell of the 40th and Hamilton of the 34th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to recount of recanvass of votes, as amended, so as to provide for automatic recount or recanvass in certain instances.
SB 333. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Interstate Civil Defense and Diseaster Compact applicable to searches, rescues, actions to increase capability to deal with disasters, and incidents endangering public health or safety.
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 297. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Buck of the 95th, Karrh of the 106th and others:
A Bill to provide for and declare the rights of blind and visually handi capped persons to equal public accommodations and housing to authorize blind and visually handicapped persons to be accompanied by guide dogs in certain circumstances.

SB 292. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved Mar. 3, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 68), as amended, relat ing to the issuance of certificates of title for motor vehicles.

The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

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HB 31. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Shanahan of the 7th and Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to create the Georgia Municipal Electric Authority as an institu tion of purely public charity performing an essential governmental functions to authorize the Authority, as sole owner or in common with others, to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate, and maintain public projects embracing generation and transmission of elec tric power and energy.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 8. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for beginning school.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 273. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Lisa Lyon, Miss National Teenager, to address the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the very beautiful Miss Lisa Lyon has been named "Miss National Teenager, 1974-75"; and
WHEREAS, she won this great honor at the National Teenager Pageant on August 31, 1974, at the Atlanta Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, Miss National Teenager is selected after national competition, based on scholastic achievement, leadership ability, poise, personality and beauty; and
WHEREAS, Lisa was named Miss Florida Teenager before winning the National title in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, Lisa is a native of Florida but now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her parents; and
WHEREAS, this beautiful and talented young lady has already become a great asset to the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Lisa Lyon, Miss National Teenager, 1974-75,

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is hereby congratulated on her beauty and many outstanding achieve ments and an invitation is hereby extended to her to appear before the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 5, 1975.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Miss Lisa Lyon.

HR 274. By Representative Karrh of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Fred Morgan to appear before the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Fred Morgan is the State winner of the Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
WHEREAS, before being selected as the State winner of the Voice of Democracy Contest, he had won the school, county, and First District Voice of Democracy Contests; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be recognized for his outstanding accomplishment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a cordial invitation to Fred Morgan to appear before this body.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appro priate copies of this resolution to Mr. Fred Morgan and to his mother, Mrs. Doris Morgan.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 275. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th and Elliott of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Miss Marilynn H. Brame, the Georgia Poultry Princess, to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Marilynn H. Brame is the 1974-75 Georgia Poultry Princess; and
WHEREAS, Miss Brame was in attendance at the Georgia Poultry

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Federation Chickenque for members of the General Assembly on January 16; and

WHEREAS, Miss Brame is the beautiful and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Harper Brame of Tucker, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, in serving as the Georgia Poultry Princess, she is representing the poultry capital of the world and a billion dollar indus try in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to com mend Miss Brame on her beauty, academic achievement and for her dedicated service as the Georgia Poultry Princess.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Miss Marilynn H. Brame, the Georgia Poultry Princess, to appear before this Body on Monday, March 3, 1975.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 29. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th and Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to provide for the Department of Labor a supplemental appro priation pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Sections 9 and 13 of the Employment Security Law of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department of Labor of Georgia out of funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasurer of the U. S. of America; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 0.

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

SB 45. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-961, relating to permits for excess weight and dimension under the provisions of the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to change certain provisions relating to vehicles transporting portable buildings; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Highways Committee amends Senate Bill 45 by deleting the word "herein" on line 28, page 2.

An amendment, offered by Representative Oxford of the 116th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 0.

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

HB 875. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Laws" so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition, construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, used as a peak shave facility; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Harden of the 154th moves to amend HB 875 as follows:
By inserting in the title on line 6 after the word "facility" and be fore the semicolon the following:
"or useful or necessary in the transportation of persons or property by air where such air service is not otherwise in existence".
By striking from line 17 of page 1 the word and symbols "facility.' " and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"facility.
The word 'project' shall also include the acquisition, construc tion, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, useful or necessary in the transportation of persons or property by air where such air service is not otherwise in existence."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 102, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent, HB 875, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
HB 494. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, Hutchinson of the 133rd and Beckham of the 89th: A Bill to amend an Act designating certain public and legal holidays so as to provide that whenever the observance of a public and legal holiday shall fall upon a Saturday, the Friday immediately preceding such Saturday shall be observed as a public and legal holiday; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Mullinax of the 69th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster
Bowman Bray
Buck Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr

Castleberry

Chance

Childers

Childs

Clark, Betty

Clark, L.

Coleman

Collins

Colwell

Connell

Cooper

Culpepper

,

Dent

Dixon

Edwards, C. W.

Elliott

Evans, B.

Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, P. W. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison
Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell

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Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Johson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald

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Miles Milford Mostiler Nix Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish
Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Scott

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Wall Watson West White Williams Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Brown Carter Clifton Cole Crawford Daugherty Dover Egan Foster, R. L.

Ham Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. King Knight Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leonard Linder

'Mullinax Nessmith Richardson Stone Thomason Waddle Ware Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Battle Burruss Carlisle Carrell Cox Davis, W. Dean Edwards, W.

Fraser Hamilton Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Horton Lambert Matthews, C. McKinney

Noble Peters Rainey Russell, J. Town send Walker Wheeler
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 126, nays 29.

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

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Representative Russell of the 64th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 494. He stated that, had he been present, he would have voted "nay" thereon.

By unanimous consent, HB 494 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

SB 83. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Title 68A "The Uniform Rules of the Road"; to prescribe speed restrictions for any street, roadway or high way of this State; to provide a basic rule; to provide for maximum speed limits; to provide for the establishment of State speed zones; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend SB 83 by deleting lines 20 through 25 on page 8.

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry

Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Horton Howard Howell

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Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus

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Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan

Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Carter Foster, P. W. Hill, B. L. Irvin, J.

Karrh Nessmith Parham Phillips, W. R.

Randall Scott Twiggs Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bargeron Burruss Cox Davis Dean Dover

Edwards, W. Holmes Keyton Matthews, C. Peters Petro

Phillips, R. T. Rainey Townsend Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 148, nays 13.

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

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HB 270. By Representative Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-202, relating to the number of grand jurors, so as to provide for two alternate grand jurors; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolser Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper

Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson

Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jones Jordan Karrh
Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.
Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

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Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.

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Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan S heats Sizemore 'Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles

Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Cox Davis Edwards, W. Matthews, C.

Noble Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

Sigman Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was

By unanimous consent, HB 270 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 833. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955, so as to authorize the commissioner to place any licensee on probation; to authorize the commissioner to subject licensees to monetary penalties for certain violations; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Alexander Bailey Banks

Bargeron Battle Baugh

Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden

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Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens

Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Blackshear Cox Culpepper

Davis Dean Edwards, W.

Gignilliat Howell Knight

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Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall

Townsend Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 833 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 673. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Purchases (now Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services), so as to provide that fidelity bonds covering State employees procured by the Commissioner shall name as beneficiaries and insureds under the terms thereof all public officers and officials required by law to be bonded; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.

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

HB 674. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to provide that public officers and officials, holding statewide offices, who are required by law to be bonded, shall be indemnified for certain liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 117, nays 0.

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

HB 868. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 89-418, which provides conditions of liability of public official bonds, so as to provide that no claim or cause

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of action shall exist on the bond, against the principal or surety and to provide that the surety shall have no claim or cause of action for indem nification from the principal, except under specified conditions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 113, nays 1.

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

HB 335. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and providing for a retirement system for the Sheriffs of Geor gia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 145. By Representatives Toles of the 16th, and Adams of the 14th and Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of certain prac titioners of the business of auctioneering.

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

HB 382. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Petro of the 46th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions used in describing gambling and related offenses, so as to exclude participation

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in a nonprofit bingo game from the definition of the word "bet"; to exclude nonprofit bingo games from the definition of the word "lottery".

The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 239. By Representatives Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment as amended by the Senate to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreement to the House substitute thereto:

SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for compensation for the Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Floor Leaders of the Senate and Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Administration Floor Leaders of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House insist upon its position in substituting SB 111 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members thereof:
Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th and Edwards of the 110th.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

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SB 169. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2101, relating to distributing obscene materials, as amended by an Act approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 344) so as to change the provisions relative to obscene materials; to provide that certain devices shall be obscene; to provide for certain affirmative defenses.

The Speaker announmed the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.

The following supplemental report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules met and submits the following supplement to the calendar already adopted this March 3rd, 1975, by adding the following:
HB 1. Circuit Breaker: Income Tax Rebate or Credit HB 150. Sales Tax: Counties & Cities--Local Option HB 248. Cities and Counties; Levy and Collect Cert. Excise Taxes

Except as herein amended, the provisions of the calendar heretofore submitted shall remain in full force and effect.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute, by Senate substitute, to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 131. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to define certain terms.

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 316. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Gillis of the 20th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm during the commission or attempt to commit any felony, approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 982), as amended, so as to change the punishment for second or subsequent convictions of violations of this Act.

SB 277. By Senator Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 431), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; to provide an effective date.

SB 311. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 483), as amended, so as to change the law relative to commercial fishing licenses.

SB 294. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, as amended, so as to provide for the payment of certain fees to all local registrars and custodians of vital records; to provide that the department shall complete and register delayed birth certificates.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 484. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to the correction and amendment of vital records, so as to provide for a procedure for the obtaining of orders from the superior courts requiring the change of a year of birth, the correction of a delayed birth certificate or the removal of the name of a father from a birth certificate on file; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to the correction and amendment of vital records, as amended, so as to provide

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for a procedure for the obtaining of orders from the superior courts requiring the change of a year of birth, the correction of a delayed birth certificate or the removal of the name of a father from a birth certificate on file; to provide for petitions, hearings, notices and orders; to provide for practices and procedures in connection with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Section 88-1721, relating to the correction and amendment of vital records, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (e) of said Code Section the following:

"The person seeking such change, correction or removal shall institute the proceeding by filing a petition with the superior court in the county of residence for an order changing the year of birth,correcting a delayed birth certificate for removing the name of the father from a birth certificate on file. Such petition shall set forth the reasons therefor and shall be accompanied by all available documentary evidence. The superior court shall issue a rule nisi fixing a time and place for hearing the petition and shall give the Director five days' notice of said hearing. The Director, or his au thorized representative, may appear and testify in the proceeding. If the superior court, sitting in chambers, in term or vacation without a jury, from the evidence presented, finds that such change, correc tion or removal shall be made, the judge shall issue an order therefor setting out the change to be made and the date of the court's action. The clerk of such court shall forward the petition and order to the Director not later than the 10th day of the calendar month following the month in which said order was entered. Such order shall be registered by the Director and the change so ordered shall be made.",

so that when so amended, subsection (e) of Code Section 88-1721 shall read as follows:

"(e) An order for the superior court shall be required to change the year of birth, to correct a delayed birth certificate, or to remove the name of a father from a birth certificate on file.
The person seeking such change, correction or removal shall institute the proceeding by filing a petition with the superior court in the county of residence for an order changing the year of birth, correcting a delayed birth certificate or removing the name of the father from a birth certificate on file. Such petition shall set forth the reasons therefor and shall be accompanied by all available documentary evidence. The superior court shall issue a rule nisi fixing a time and place for hearing the petition and shall give the Director five days' notice of said hearing. The Director, or his authorized representative, may appear and testify in the proceed ing. If the superior court, sitting in chambers, in term or vacation without a jury, from the evidence presented, finds that such change, correction or removal should be made, the judge shall issue an order therefor setting out the change to be made and the date

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of the court's action. The clerk of such court shall forward the petition and order to the Director not later than the 10th day of the calendar month following the month in which said order was entered. Such order shall be registered by the Director and the change so ordered shall be made."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent

Dixon Dover Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore

King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey

Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre

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Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Battle Berry Brown Buck Burruss Castleberry Childs Cox Dean Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott

Felton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glover Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Linder Lucas Matthews, C. Oxford

Petro Randall Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Thomason Thompson Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 140, nays 0.

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

Representative Oxford of the 116th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 848, by substitute. He stated that, had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:
The Committee on Education moves to amend HB 858 as follows:

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By striking the period on Line 19 and adding the words "excluding those who have been granted clemency by the Presidential Clemency Board and those who have been fully pardoned."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Beck Blackshear Bolster Bray Carlisle Carr Carrell Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Connell Cooper Daugherty Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Gammage Glanton Greer

Hamilton Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Irwin Jackson Jessup Jordan Karrh King Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Linder Logan Marcus McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Nix

Parkman Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Stone Toles Town send Vaughn Waddle Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bailey Bargeron Baugh Beckham Bowman Burton Carnes Carter Castleberry Cole Coleman Collins Crawford Culpepper Dixon Dover Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser

Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Hays Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Keyton Kilgore Lambert Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Long Mann Matthews, D. R. Mullinax Nessmith

Owens Oxford Par ham Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Ray Reaves Shanahan Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Thomason Tolbert Tucker Twiggs Wall Ware Watson West

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Battle Berry Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Chance Childs Colwell Cox Davis Dean Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Felton

Gignilliat Glover Harris, J. G. Harris, J. P. Harrison Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Irvin, R. Jones Knight Lane, W. J. Leonard Lucas Matthews, C. McCollum McDonald

Noble Peters Rainey Randall Ross Rush Sams Smith, J. R. Sweat Taggart Thompson Triplett Walker Wheeler White Williams Williamson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Committee amendment, the ayes were 64, nays 60.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun
Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry

Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Connell
Cooper Crawford Culpepper Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L.

Fraser Gammage Gignilliat
Glanton Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin

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Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. Miles Milford

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Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore

Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Berry Blackshear Bolster Buck Carlisle Childers Clark, Betty

Daugherty Dixon Foster, P. W. Hamilton Harris, B. B. Hill, B. L. Holmes Larsen, W. W.

McKinney Parham Ray Russell, W. B.
Scott Sweat Wall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Brown Burruss Chance Childs Cole
Colwell
Cox
Davis
Dean
Edwards, W.
Glover
Harris, J. F.

Harrison Hill, G. Horton Howell Jones King Knight
Leonard
Lucas
Marcus
Matthews, C.
McCollum
McDonald
Noble

Parrish Petro Phillips, W. R. Randall Rush Sams Smyre
Taggart
Triplett
Wheeler
White
Williams
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 116, nays 23.

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

Representative Wall of the 61st stated that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 858, as amended.

HB 760. By Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Adams of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th and others:
A Bill to provide certain procedures for the publication of retractions or corrections of stories published by newspapers; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide certain procedures for the publica tion of retractions or corrections of stories published by newspapers; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Whenever a newspaper published in this State shall find it necessary to print a retraction of any story or to correct any misinformation in a prior publication, the retraction or correction shall be published upon the same numbered page of the issue of the news paper in which the original story was published in the same size print and type.
Any newspaper and the editor thereof who shall violate the pro visions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon con viction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Games of the 43rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Carter of the 146th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 760 by adding on line 12, page 1, after the period: "However, if it is not

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practical to print the retraction on the same page, the newspaper shall print the retraction on page one."

An amendment, offered by Representative Mann of the 13th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative King of the 96th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 114, nays 2.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 760, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 770. By Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Karrh of the 106th, Sams of the 90th and Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 67-7, relating to the manner of fore closure of mortgages on personalty so as to delete a provision relative to attaching a copy of a waiver to a petition; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend HB 770 by adding at the end of Section 3: "No waiver shall be effective unless the interest sought to be foreclosed upon arose out of a commercial transaction."

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, as amended, the ayes were 100, nays 6.

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

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By unanimous consent, HB 770, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 235. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Lome Green to appear before the Georgia House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Lome Greene is fondly known to the citizens of this State as Ben Cartwright, the Patriarch of the Ponderosa; and
WHEREAS, in that role he has been an outstanding success; and
WHEREAS, since 1958 when he was signed by David Dortot to star as Ben Cartwright in "Bonanza", the series has become one of the most popular shows of all time and was at one time viewed by more than 400 million viewers each week and;
WHEREAS, he is a native of Ottawa, Canada, and studied chemical engineering at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario; and
WHEREAS, he began his theatrical career at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, became the "Voice of Canada" for the Canadian Broadcasting Company, and has achieved remarkable success as Ben Cartwright for 17 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby extend a cordial invi tation to Lome Greene to appear before this body on March 5, 1975.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to Mr. Lome Greene.

HR 263. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and inviting the Honorable Maynard Jackson to appear before the House; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Maynard Jackson has been elected and is serving as Mayor of the City of Atlanta; and

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WHEREAS, Mayor Jackson is desirous of appearing before the House for the purpose of welcoming the members to the City of Atlanta.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Honorable Maynard Jackson is hereby
authorized and invited to appear before the House at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the rules of the House of Representatives be suspended for a period not to exceed ten minutes so as to permit said presentation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of three, to be
named by the Speaker, be appointed to escort the Honorable Maynard Jackson to the Chamber of the House of Representatives.

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Reso lution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 273. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 273. By Representatives Connell of the 87th, Irwin of the 130th and Howard of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Lisa Lyon, Miss National Teenager, to address the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the very beautiful Miss Lsa Lyon has been named "Miss National Teenager, 1974-75"; and
WHEREAS, she won this great honor at the National Teenager Pageant on August 31, 1974, at the Atlanta Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, Miss National Teenager is selected after national com petition, based on scholastic achievement, leadership ability, poise, per sonality and beauty; and

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WHEREAS, Lisa was named Miss Florida Teenager before winning the National title in Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, Lista is a native of Florida but now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her parents; and

WHEREAS, this beautiful and talented young lady has already become a great asset to the State of Georgia.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Lisa Lyon, Miss National Teenager, 1974-75, is hereby congratulated on her beauty and many outstanding achieve ments and an invitation is hereby extended to her to appear before the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 3, 1975.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Miss Lisa Lyon.

HR 174. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Miss Lisa Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Lisa Williams of Yatesville, Upson County, Georgia, has recently won the 1975 Georgia Junior Miss Pageant; and
WHEREAS, Miss Williams, the beautiful and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams, won the coveted title in a contest with girls from all areas of the State; and
WHEREAS, Miss Williams will compete in the American Junior Miss Pageant in Mobile, Alabama, in the last week in April and the first week in May; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recog nize Miss Williams for her outstanding accomplishments and achieve ments and to wish her every success in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Miss Lisa Williams for winning the 1975 Georgia Junior Miss Pageant and does hereby wish her every success in the American Junior Miss Pageant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this Body do hereby invite Miss Lisa Williams to address this Body at a time con venient to her.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to Miss Lisa Williams.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules,
the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 315. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, Clifton of the 107th and Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-1403, relating to the taxation of motor fuel, particularly by an Act known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law," so as to change the provisions relative to certain exemptions for motor fuel of a type other than gasoline used for nonhighway purposes; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 92-1403, relating to the taxation of motor fuel, as amended, particularly by an Act known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", approved March 18, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 167), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 61), and an Act approved April 1, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1446), so as to change the provisions relative to certain exemptions for motor fuel of a type other than gasoline used for nonhighway purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 92-1403, relating to the taxation of motor fuel, as amended, particularly by an Act known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", approved March 18, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 167), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 61), and an Act approved April 1, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1446), is hereby amended by striking paragraph (4) of subsection (E) of said Code Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (4) to read as follows:
"(4) Every purchaser of motor fuel (of a type other than gasoline) claiming the exemption provided for by this subsection (E) shall be required to provide an affidavit, showing that such purchaser qualifies for the exemption claimed, to the distributor of such motor fuel. Each affidavit shall be valid for no longer than 12 months from the date of execution except as herein provided. The distributor may certify at the expiration of each 12-month period that the affidavit is still effective and send the purchaser,

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by ordinary mail, a copy of the original certificate and of the provi sions of this Act. It shall be the duty of each such purchaser granted the exemption provided herein to rescind, by a writing directed to the distributor, any affidavit if at any time he fails to qualify for exemption. Any such purchaser granted an exemption who falsely claims the exemption or who fails to rescind his affidavit in writing as provided herein shall be deemed to be a distributor for purposes of taxation and subject to all the provisions of this Act relating to distributors, and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both. Provided, however, that nothing in this paragraph nor any other provision in this Act shall be held to prevent the legal incidence of and liability for the tax levied under this Act from being upon the distributor. Provided, further, that this paragraph shall in no way restrict the option to become a dis tributor as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection (E). The State Revenue Commissioner shall, by regulation, establish the form and procedure for the providing of and the receiving of the affi davits and certificates required herein, and may also require that all such affidavits and certificates be provided to the State Revenue Department and may promulgate such other regulations as he may deem necessary to effectuate this paragraph."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Knight of the 67th and Foster of the 6th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 315 as follows:
On lines 14-18, page 2, place a period after the word, "misdemeanor" and delete the remaining words in the sentence.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 99, nays 0.

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

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HB 544. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Unliquidated Damages Act" so as to remove the limitation on the sum of unliquidated damages to which the interest shall apply; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 544 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 765. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-2805 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by sheriffs for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Howard of the 19th moves to amend HB 765 by striking the word, "lease" from line 15, page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the word, "least".

An amendment, offered by Representative Castleberry of the lllth, was read and lost.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 100, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 766. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-1704 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by judges of probate courts for the

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faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend HB 766 as follows:
By striking everything on line 13 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$25,000.00, unless the population of the county was 50,000 or less according to the 1970 United States Decennial Census or any future such census in which case the sum shall be $10,000.00,".
By inserting on line 17 on page 1 after the figure "$25,000.00", the following:
"unless the population of the county was 50,000 or less according to the 1970 United States Decennial Census or any future such census in which case the sum shall be $10,000.00,".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Baugh Carter Castleberry Childs Dixon Dover Gignilliat Greer
Hawkins

Hudson Irwin Jordan Lane, Dick Marcus McDonald Miles Noble Oxford

Parham Peters Rainey Smith, V. B. Sweat Taggart Walker White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Beckham Berry Bowman Bray Brown

Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman

Connell Cooper Dent Edwards, C. W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster P. W. Foster, R. L.. Gammage Glanton

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Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R . Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert

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Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R . McCollum McKinney Milford Mos tiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall

Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Sams Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Tucker Vaughn Waddle Wall Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Beck Blackshear Bolster Burruss Burton Carrell
Chance Collins Colwell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty

Davis Dean Edwards, W. Egan Felton Fraser Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Howell Irvin, J. Knight Lucas Matthews, C. Patten, R. L.

Petro Phillips, L. L. Ray Ross Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Townsend Triplett Twiggs Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 110.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, nays 3.

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

HB 767. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Section 24-2713 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by clerks of superior courts for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 99, nays 2.

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

HB 768. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act which provides for the organization, jurisdiction, venue, practice and procedure of certain courts which are below the superior court level so as to provide for bonds for clerks of the State courts; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 2.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 196. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be engaged in a business operated for gain or profit; to provide for uniform cover age of all county and school district employees; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend SB 196 by adding after the word, "statute" on line 3, page 3, the following:

"Provided further that employee shall not include any officer of a corporation which is an "employer" under this Act unless said officer expressly elects to be an employee under the provisions of this Act. Said election of exclusion must be made in writing to the State Board of Workmens Compensation on forms to be furnished by said board."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Beckham Bolster Calhoun Carr Castleberry Clark, L. Clifton Cole Crawford Culpepper Dover Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Fraser Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F. Hatcher Holmes Horton Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Kilgore
Lee Leonard Logan Mann McDonald Nessmith Oxford Petro Phillips, R. T.

Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow Sweat Thomason Toles Walker Wall Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Battle
Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carrell

Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Coleman Connell Cooper Daugherty Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan

Felton Foster, P. W. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harrison Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

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Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jones Keyton King Knight Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Lucas

Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Ray Richardson

Rush Sams Scott Smyre Stone Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Tripplett Tucker Waddle Ware Williams Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bargeron Burruss Games Collins Colwell Cox Davis Dean Elliott Evans, B.

Gignilliat Ham Jessup Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Linder Long Matthews C. Milford Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Reaves Sheats Smith, J. R. Twiggs Vaughn Wheeler White Mrs. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 60, nays 84.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Battle Berry Blackshear Bolster

Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carrell Carter Castleberry

Childers Childs Clark, Betty Cole Coleman Colwell Connell

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Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hutchinson Jackson Jessup

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Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones King Knight Kreeger Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Lucas Marcus McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Oxford Parrish Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Richardson

Ross Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sigman Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Banks
Baugh Beck Beckham Bowman Calhoun Carr Chance Clark, L. Clifton Crawford Dover Egan Felton

Glanton Harris, J. G. Hill, G. Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder Logan

Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Nessmith
Owens Parham Parkman
Petro
Ray Sams Sizemore Smith, V. B. Triplett Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron
Bray Burruss

Carnes Collins
Cox

Davis Elliott
Evans, B.

Gignilliat Ham Harrison Hays Irwin Lambert

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Matthews, C. Milford Patten, G. C. Peters Reaves Russell, W. B.

Sheats Smith, J. R. Snow Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 47.

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

Representative Beckham of the 89th stated that he intended to vote "aye" on the passage of SB 196.

SB 245. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to repeal Code Sections 54-108 through 54-115, Section 54-121, Sections 54-137 through 54-141, and Section 54-9911, all relating to the organization and operation of the State Board of Workmen's Compensa tion; to amend Code Sections 54-117 and 54-9910; and to amend Code Title 114, relating to workman's compensation, as amended; and for . other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry
Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burton
Carlisle

Carnes Carr Carrell Carter
Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole
Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty
Dean

Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer
Ham

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Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder

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Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Baugh Crawford

Dover Irvin, J. Lane, W. J.

Parham Twiggs

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bowman Burruss Calhoun Childs Clark, Betty Colwell Cox Davis Egan Harrison

Hays Hill, G. Howell Karrh Keyton Lambert Leonard Matthews, C. Patten, G. C. Peters

Petro Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Sheats Snow Thomason Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 8.

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

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 277. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 6:00 p.m. on March 3, 1975 and reconvene at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on March 7, 1975.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

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Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn
Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bray Carr Cox Davis Dean

Egan Elliott Fraser Ham Lambert

Matthews, C. McKinney Sheats Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 277. By Representative Harris of the 8th: A Resolution relative to adjournment.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

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HR 278. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION

Authorizing and inviting William Galley to appear before the House; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, former Lieutenant William Galley has resided in this State of Georgia and is desirous of making an appearance before this House; and

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the State and of this House to authorize such an appearance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES that former Lieutenant William Galley is au thorized and invited to appear before the House at such time and date as determined by the Speaker of the House.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of the House of Representatives be suspended for a period not to exceed fifteen minutes so as to permit said appearance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of three, to be named by the Speaker, be appointed to escort Mr. Galley to the Chamber of the House of Representatives.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HR 279. By Representatives Ham of the 80th and Gammage of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the County Law Enforcement Budgets Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that the current process for the approval of the budgets of the several county sheriffs in this State has often failed to provide for adequate funding for necessary law enforce ment personnel and programs in the said counties; and
WHEREAS, one suggested alternate to this process has been the creation of boards of arbitration in the several counties for the purpose of appeals from such decisions of the governing authorities of the counties; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that appropriate research and study be given to the question of the process by which county sheriffs' budgets are formulated and approved.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created a County Law En forcement Budgets Study Committee to be composed of five members of
the House to be appointed by the Speaker of the House. The Speaker shall designate one of the members as chairman.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall conduct a thorough study of the question of the preparation and approval of the budgets of the several county sheriffs, with particular regard to the creation of boards of arbitrators to settle disputes arising therefrom. The Committee shall be authorized to make such inquiries and investi gations as it deems necessary in completing this study, and in this connection solicit the cooperation of all appropriate persons. The Com mittee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its power, perform its duties, and accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member of the Commit tee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for legis lative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than 10 days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations on or before December 1, 1975, on which date the Committee shall stand abolished.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs:

HR 280. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Wood of the 9th, Bargeron of the 83rd and Linder of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee to make certain studies relative to unemployment compensation; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the eligibility requirements relative to receiving un employment compensation benefits need to be reexamined by the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, many retirees qualify for unemployment benefits, and retirees from military service become eligible for benefits before having to find employment after their retirement; and
WHEREAS, retirement income does operate to reduce the un employment benefit otherwise payable; and

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WHEREAS, consideration should be given to family income in qualifying individual members of a family for unemployment benefits; and

WHEREAS, Federal laws and requirements should be considered in connection with Georgia laws relative to unemployment benefits; and

WHEREAS, it appears that unemployment compensation may be losing its original purpose of assisting a worker through the difficult period following his loss of a job before finding new employment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee is hereby urged to make the necessary studies to reexamine the requirements relative to qualifying for unemployment compensation benefits and to make a report to the General Assembly, including pro posed legislation, if any, prior to the convening of the General Assembly in regular session in January, 1976.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on State of Republic:

HR 281. By Representative King of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will expire in August unless Congress extends it; and
WHEREAS, the statute applies to states, cities and counties with a history of literacy tests or other techniques which have had the effect of denying minorities the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, the areas now covered by the statute are Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia, nine Arizona counties, two California counties, one Hawaii county, one Idaho county, three New York countes, 39 North Carolina counties, one Wyoming county, three Connecticut towns, 10 New Hampshire towns, 18 Maine towns and 9 Massachusetts towns; and
WHEREAS, Georgians are required by law to go to Washington, D.C., to have voting bills, annexation matters and reapportionment reviewed by the Justice Department, which must approve such affairs of Georgians; and
WHEREAS, Georgia is one of only six states, in whole, affected by the said Voting Rights Act; and

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WHEREAS, it is "hornbook law" that laws passed by Congress should apply to all citizens alike; and

WHEREAS, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is discriminatory against Georgia and other states, while not applying to most of the other 44 states; and

WHEREAS, Georgia's laws have been changed such that no minority groups are being denied the right to vote.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this Body does hereby urge the mem bers of Congress to either allow the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to expire and if Congress does not allow the said Act to expire, then the Congress is urged to make the law apply to all 50 states equally, consistent with equitable principles of law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to each member of the Congress of the United States.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Com mittee on Agriculture:

HR 282. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th and Larsen of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the fire ant infestation of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the fire ant has become an increasing health menace to the people of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, children and adults in Georgia are bitten and made terribly ill at an alarming rate in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant has had an adverse economic impact in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant is not native to Georgia and has upset the ecological balance of this State; and
WHEREAS, this invader is spreading over the State at an alarming rate; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant infestation is a problem of great concern to the people of Georgia and to the General Assembly of Georgia.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body urges and encourages the federal government, and particularly the Department of Agriculture, to take every action possible to provide responsible programs for the eradication of fire ants.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the United State Department of Agricul ture, the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation.

HR 283. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Larsen of the 27th, Fraser of the 139th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Fire Ant Infestation Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the fire ant has become an increasing health menace to the people of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, children and adults in Georgia are bitten and made terribly ill at an alarming rate in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant has had an adverse economic impact in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant is not a native to Georgia and has upset the ecological balance of this State; and
WHEREAS, this invader is spreading over the State at an alarming rate; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant infestation is a problem of great concern to the people of Georgia and to the General Assembly of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created the Fire Ant In festation Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House appointed by the Speaker. The Speaker shall appoint a chairman from the membership of the committee. The committee shall study the fire ant infestation in this State and make recommendations to the General Assembly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than ten days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this reso lution shall come from funds appropriated to or available to the legisla-

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tive branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations on or before the convening of the 1976 regular session of the General Assembly, at which time the committee shall stand abolished.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 345. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide for hearings for persons who are involuntarily committed to State facilities because of mental illness.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 58. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Bell of the 5th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to classify tangible personal property comprising inventory as a separate and distanct class of property for ad valorem taxation purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 331. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Gillis of the 20th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to repeal an Act regulating the taking and possessing of salt water crawfish, approved Mar. 21, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 591).

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third
time:

HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th, Carrell of the 75th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers'

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Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to authorize counties and certain mu nicipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Re tailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, so as to authorize counties and certain municipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions; to provide for the administration and collection of such taxes; to provide for the distribution of the proceeds of said tax; to define certain terms; to provide the procedures for the discontinuance of said tax; to provide conditions which must be met prior to levying such tax; to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to adopt rules and regulations for the administration of said tax; to provide that the imposition of said tax shall not be authorized under certain conditions; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to provide how this Act shall become effective; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, is hereby amended by adding in the first sentence of Section 25, after the word "systems," the following:
"and except as provided in Section 26A."
so that when so amended, Section 25 shall read as follows:
"Section 25. Political subdivisions prohibited from imposing sales or use taxes; exception. Except as the General Assembly may authorize counties and municipalities to raise funds for rapid transit systems, and except as provided in Section 26A, no county, munici pality, school district or political subdivision of the State shall impose, levy, or collect a gross receipts, sales or use tax, or tax on amusement admission or services included in this Chapter: pro vided, however, that the provisions of this Section shall not be construed to apply to a fixed license, occupational or franchise tax based on gross receipts or on a gross receipts basis; and provided further, that no county or municipality shall be prohibited from levying or collecting an excise tax on malt beverages and/or wine, or upon spirituous liquors."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section, to be known as Section 26A, to read as follows:
"Section 26A. Local governments authorized to levy a local retail sales and use tax.

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(a) Subject to the requirement of a referendum election as provided by subsection (b) of this Section, the governing authority
of each county is empowered to impose a sales and use tax authorized by this Act at the rate of 1%. The tax imposed shall correspond, so far as is practicable, except as to rate, with the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, and as it may be from time to time amended.

(b) Whenever the governing authority of any county wishes to impose the sales and use tax authorized by this Section, said govern ing authority shall notify the Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman of such county of the desire to impose such tax, and it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman to issue the call for an election, for the purpose of submitting the question of the imposition of such tax to the voters of said county for approval or rejection. The Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman 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 said county. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:
'( ) YES Shall (name of county) County levy a ( ) NO retail sales and use tax of 1%?'
All persons desiring to vote in favor of levying such tax shall vote 'Yes', and those persons opposed to levying such tax shall vote 'No'. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are in favor of levying such tax, then such tax may be levied in ac cordance with the provisions of this Section otherwise such tax may not be levied, and the question of the imposition of such tax may not again be submitted to the voters of said county within 24 months immediately following the month in which such election was held. It shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court or elec tion board chairman to hold and conduct such election under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be his further duty to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election and to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State and to the State Revenue Commissioner. The expense of any such election shall be borne by the county wherein the election was held.

(c) If such action is approved in a referndum election as pro vided by subsection (b) of this Section, the governing authority of any county shall be authorized to levy a local sales and use tax under this Section by adopting a resolution during the first thirty (30) days of any calendar quarter stating its purpose and referring to this Section, and providing that such resolution shall be effective on the first day of the second succeeding quarter after its adoption, provided that with respect to services which are regularly billed on a monthly basis, the resolution shall become effective with the first

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regular billing period coinciding with or following the effective date of the resolution as herein specified. Provided however, in the event any municipality in teh county has imposed the tax in accordance with the Act, and the county subsequently approves the imposition of the tax, then in no event shall the effective date of the tax be prior to the last day of that municipality's fiscal year in which the county approved the imposition of the tax. A certified copy of such resolution shall be forwarded to the State Revenue Commissioner so that it will be received within five (5) days after its adoption.

(d) The tax levied puresuant to this Section shall be exclusive ly administered and collected by the State Revenue Commissioner for the use and benefit of the political subdivisions levying or entitled to the proceeds of such tax. Such administration and col lection shall be accomplished in the same manner and subject to the same applicable provisions, procedures and penalties provided hereinbefore. Provided, however, that all monies collected from each taxpayer by the State Revenue Commissioner shall be first' applied to such taxpayer's liability for taxes owed to the State of Georgia. Dealers shall be allowed a percentage of the amount of the tax due and accounted for and shall be reimbursed in the form of a deduction in submitting, reporting and paying the amount due, if said amount is not delinquent at the time of payment. The rate of the deduction shall be at the same rate authorized for deductions from State tax under the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as now or hereafter amended.
(e) The proceeds of the tax collected by the State Revenue Commissioner under this Section shall be disbursed as soon as practicable after collection as follows:
(1) One perscent of the amount collected shall be paid into the general fund of the State Treasury in order to defray the costs of the administration.
(2) Except for the percentage provided for in paragraph (1) hereof, the county levying such tax shall receive that portion of the proceeds of such tax as the population of the unincorporated areas of such county bears to the total population of such county.
(3) Except for the percentage provided for in paragraph (1) hereof, each incorporated municipality lying wholly or partially within the county levying such tax shall receive that portion of the proceeds of such tax as such municipality's population, lying wholly within the county levying such tax, bears to the total population of such county.
(4) As used in paragraphs (2), and (3) hereof, population means population as determined by the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census.
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lous municipality within a particular county shall adopt a resolution requesting the governing authority of the county to levy the tax authorized by this Section, and the governing authority of such county shall not initiate a referendum election as provided for in subsection (b) of this Section within ninety (90) days after the adoption of the municipality's resolution, or in the event the refer endum provided for in Section 2 (b) shall have been held and the result was disapproval of the imposition of the tax provided for in this Section, then the governing authority of any municipality located in any such county shall be authorized to issue the call for a referendum election on the question of the imposition of such tax within the corporate limits of such municipality; provided, however, that as to DeKalb County, it shall be conclusively pre sumed that the City of Decatur is the most populous municipality within the meaning of this Act. The provisions of subsection (b) of this Section shall apply to a referendum election held by a mu nicipality as provided herein except that:

(i) The call for such referendum election shall be issued by the governing authority of the municipality and,
(ii) The municipal superintendent of elections shall carry out the duties prescribed for the Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman by said subsection (b) and
(iii) The question on the ballot shall be changed to apply to the municipality and,
(iv) The cost of the referendum election shall be borne by the municipiality.

If the imposition of such tax is approved at the referendum election provided for herein, then the entire proceeds of such tax, except for the percentage provided for in paragraph (1) of sub section (e) of the Section shall be disbursed to the municipality levying such tax, and the tax imposed by such a municipality shall be levied in the same manner and under the same conditions and in accordance with the provisions of this Section in the same manner as if a county were levying such tax.

(2) In the event that any county shall subsequently hold a referendum election on the question of imposing the tax authorized by subsection (a) of this Section, and the imposition of such tax is approved at such referendum election then the authority of any municipality located wholly or partially within any such county to impose within such county the tax authorized pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall cease upon the effective date of the imposition of such tax by any such county. Provided, however, that said effective date shall not be prior to the last day of that munici pality's fiscal year in which the county approves the imposition of
the tax.

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section (a) of this Section, and the imposition of such tax is not approved at such referendum election, then the authority of any municipality located within such county to impose the tax autho rized pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be affected in any manner whatsoever.

(g) As used within this Section, the term 'municipality' shall mean only those incorporated municipalities which impose a tax other than the tax authorized for by this Section and which pro vide at least three of the following services:

(1) Water. (2) Sewage. (3) Garbage collection. (4) Police protection. (5) Fire protection. (6) Library.

(h) Any political subdivision levying the tax authorized by this Section may cease to impose said tax effective on the first day of the second calendar quarter following the adoption of a resolution evidencing its intent to discontinue levying such tax, provided a certi fied copy of said resolution is immediately transmitted to the State Revenue Commissioner.

(i) In order to provide governmental services more effectively and economically, in any county where the tax authorized by this Section is levied, there is hereby created, pursuant to Article XI, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia, a special district of taxation for services for the calendar year following the initial year in which such tax is levied, and thereafter as determined by the governing authority of such county as authorized by law, and which shall exist only in those portions of such county which are outside the boundaries of any municipality, as herein defined,
within such county.

(j) As a condition precedent to the exercise of the authority to levy the tax authorized by this Section for the year following the initial year in which it is levied, the governing authority of any county receiving any proceeds from the imposition of such tax shall adjust the mill rate for ad valorem taxation within the special district of taxation for services, created by the provisions of sub section (i) of this Section, so that the aggregate mill rate levied on property within the special district, shall be the following: the mill rate produced by subtracting from the mill rate which would produce aggregate revenue in an amount equal to the aggregate revenue received from taxation within the unicorporated area for the previous year, the mill rate which, if levied against the property in the unincorporated area of the county only, would produce an amount equal to the proceeds of the tax levied under this Section

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which were received by the county during the preceding year, if such tax were imposed for the entire calendar year. If such tax were imposed for only a fraction of a year, the annualized amount representing the tax for the entire calendar year shall be used. Provided, however, that any mill rate which has been established for the retirement of any bonded debt of the political subdivision shall in no way be reduced or affected.

A a condition precedent to the exercise of the authority to levy the tax authorized by this Section for the years following the year after the initial year in which it is levied, the governing authority of any county receiving any proceeds from the imposition of such tax shall adjust the mill rate for ad valorem taxation within the special district of taxation for services, created by the provisions of subsection (i) of this Section, so that the aggregate mill rate levied on property within the special district shall not exceed the mill rate levied by the county on property outside such special district minus that mill rate which, if levied against the property in the unincorporated area of the county only, would produce an amount equal to the proceeds of the tax levied under this Section which were received by the county during the preceding year.

(k) As a condition precedent for authority to levy the tax authorized by this Section for the year following the initial year in which it is levied, the governing authority of any municipality receiving any proceeds from the imposition of such tax shall adjust the mill rate for ad valorem taxation for such municipality so that the aggregate revenue derived from ad valorem taxation by such municipality shall not exceed that total received from such taxation for the previous year, less an amount which shall equal the net proceeds derived by such municipality from the tax imposed pur suant to this Section during the previous year, if such tax was imposed for an entire calendar year, or if such tax was imposed for only a fraction of a year, by an annualized amount representing the tax for the entire calendar year. Provided, however, that any mill rate which has been established for the retirement of any bonded debt of the municipality shall in no way be reduced or affected.

(1) The State Revenue Commissioner shall have the power and authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as shall be necessary in order that he might effectively and efficiently ad minister and enforce the collection of the tax authorized to be imposed by this Section.

(m) Any other provisions of this Section to the contrary not withstanding, if a county or municipality within a county levies a local income tax, then such county and all municipalities within such county shall be bound by the terms and conditions of the Act authorizing such local income tax for as long as such tax remains in effect in such county or in any municipality within such county, and such county and all municipalities within such county are pro hibited from levying the tax authorized by this Section during such
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(n) Where a local sales or use tax has been paid with respect to tangible personal property by the purchaser thereof, either in another local taxing jurisdiction within the State or in a taxing jurisdiction outside the State, where the purpose of the tax is similar in purpose and intent to the tax authorized to be imposed by this Section, said tax may be credited against the tax authorized to be imposed by this Section upon the same property. If the amount of sales or use tax so paid is less than the amount of the use tax due as authorized to be imposed by this Section, the purchaser shall pay an amount equal to the difference between the amount so paid in the other taxing jurisdiction and the amount due as authorized to be imposed by this Section. The State Revenue Commissioner may require such proof of payment in another local taxing jurisdiction as is deemed to be necessary and proper.

(o) No tax shall be imposed upon the sale of tangible personal property which is ordered by and delivered to the purchaser at a point outside the geographical area governed by the local govern ment imposing the tax, regardless of the point at which title passes, if such delivery is made by the seller's vehicle, U. S. mail, common carrier or by private or contract carrier licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission or the Georgia Public Service Commission.

(p) Each sales tax return remitting taxes collected hereunder shall separately identify the location of each retail establishment at which establishment any of the taxes remitted were collected and shall specifiy the amount of sales and amount of taxes collected at each such establishment for the period concerned by the return so as to thereby facilitate determination by the Revenue Commis sioner that all taxes concerned by this Section are collected and distributed according to situs of sale."
Section 3. In the event any Section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other Sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall 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 of parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.

Section 4. This Act shall become effective on the first day of July following its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without his approval.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The previous question was ordered.

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Representative Rush of the 121st moved that further consideration of HB 150
be postponed until Friday, March 7, 1975, immediately after the period of unanimous consent.

The motion was ruled out of order by the Speaker.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 by inserting on line 22, page 2, after the figure "1%" the following:
"; provided that no tax shall be imposed on those 62 years or over and on a fixed income upon the sale of clothing or use of food and drugs sold by prescription.".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Baugh Bowman Bray Castleberry Childers Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Gammage
Glover Ham Harrison Bill, B. L.
Hill, G. Holmes Horton

Howard Hudson Irwin Johnson, R. Jordan Keyton Kreeger Lane, Dick
Lucas Matthews, D. R. Milford Nix Oxford Parham Peters Petro

Rainey Randall Ray Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sigman Sweat Thompson Toles Twiggs Wall White Williams Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Berry

Blackshaear Bolster Brown Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell

Carter Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell

Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gignilliat
Glanton
Greer
Hamilton
Harden
Harris, B. B.
Hatcher
Hawkins
Hays
Howell
Hutchinson
Irvin, R.
Jackson

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Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Knight Lambert Larsen, G.K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus
McDonald
Miles
Mostiler
Mulinax
Nessmith
Owens
Parkman
Parrish
Patten, G. C.
Patten, R. L.
Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Taggart
Thomason
Tolbert
Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Vaughn
Waddle
Ware
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williamson
Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Burruss Cox Davis Dent Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F.

Irvin, J. Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McCollum McKinney Noble

Phillips, W. R. Smith, J. R. Stone Walker Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 47, nays 113.

The amendment was lost.

Representative Rush of the 121st moved that HB 150 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Banks Bowman Castleberry Clark, L. Collins Colwell Dent Edwards, W. Evans, B. Foster

Ham Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Karrh Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Mann McCollum

McDonald Milford Nix Rainey Ray Rush Sheats Toles Twiggs

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Chance Childers Child Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan

Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder

Logan Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert

Townsend Triplet! Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker

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Wall Ware Watson West White

Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Battle Cox Davis Fraser Hill, B. L.

Irvin, J. Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McKinney Noble

Peters Smith, J. R. Stone Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 136.

The motion was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Smyre of the 92nd, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Irvin of the 23rd, was read and lost.
Representatives Williams of the 54th, Sigman of the 74th and Childs of the 51st move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 as follows:
By inserting on line 22 on page 2, after the figure "1%", the fol lowing :
"; provided, that no such tax shall be imposed upon the sale or use of food or prescription drugs and medicines."

The following amendment to the Williams et al amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Beckham of the 89th and Larsen of the 27th move to amend the Williams et al amendment to the Committee substitute to HB 150 by inserting "prescription" between the words "and" and "medicines", so that end of sentence reads:
". . . prescription drugs and prescription medicines.".

On the adoption of the Williams et al amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Battle Baugh Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Colwell Daugherty Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Felton Foster, P. W. Gammage Gignilliat

Glover Ham Harris, J. G. Harrison Hill, B. L. Holmes
Horton Howard Hudson Irwin
Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan Lucas McCollum McDonald Milford

Nessmith Nix Oxford Parham Parrish Petro Pinkston Randall Ray Rush Russell, W. B. Scott Sigman Smyre Sweat Taggart Thompson Twiggs Walker Wall White Williams Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Bailey Banks Bargeron Beck Beckham Berry Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper

Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Elliott
Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Glanton Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jordan Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lambert

Lee Leggett Leonard Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. Miles Mostiler Mullinax Owens Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sheats Smith, V. B. Snow

Thomason Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett

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Tucker Vaughn Waddle Ware Watson

West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Burruss Cox Davis Fraser Hamilton Irvin, J.

Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McKinney Noble Peters Phillips, W. R.

Sizemore Smith, J. R. Stone Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, as amended, the ayes were 71, nays 92.

The amendment, as amended, was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Williams of the 54th, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st and Sigman of the 74th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 as follows:
By adding on line 22, page 2, after the figure "1%" the following:
", provided that no such tax shall be imposed upon the sale of prescription medicine. Otherwise,".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bargeron Battle Baugh Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Burruss Calhoun Castleberry Chance Childers

Childs Clark, L. Clifton Colwell Connell Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hawkins Hill, B. L.

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Hill, G. Holmes Horton Hudson Irwin, J. R. Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Linder Logan Lucas

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Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Nessmith Nix Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Petro Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Rush Russell, W. B.

Scott Shanahan Sigman Smyre
Sweat Taggart Thompson Triplett Tucker Twiggs Walker Wall
White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Beck Beckham Berry Bray Buck Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Cole
Coleman
Collins
Cooper
Crawford
Culpepper
Egan
Felton

Foster, R. L. Greer Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hays Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jessup Johnson, W. R. Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Long
Mann
Marcus
McCollum
Miles

Mostiler Mullinax Owens Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Richardson Russell, J. Sams Sheats Smith, V. B. Snow Thomason Tolbert Toles
Townsend
Vaughn
Waddle
Ware
Watson
West
Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Clark, Betty Cox Davis Hamilton Howell Irvin, J.

Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McKinney Noble Peters Phillips, W. R.

Ross Sizemore Smith, J. R. Stone Wheeler Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 93, nays 69.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered Representatives Hill of the 127th and Taggart of the 125th, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Hill of the 127th and Holmes of the 39th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 by adding a new section in lieu of Section 3, and by renumbering Sections 3, 4 and 5, to read as follows:
"Any financial benefit derived by a landlord under this Act shall be immediately passed on to the tenants who use said property as their place of resistance.".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Blackshear Bolster Bowman Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cooper Dean Dent Felton Gammage Glover Ham

Harrison Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Irvin, R. Karrh Larsen, G. K. Lucas Milford Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, W. R.

Randall Rush
Russell, W. B. Scott Sigman Sizemore Smyre Taggart Thompson Twiggs White Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry

Bray Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance

Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dixon Dover

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Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan

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Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Sams Shanahan
Sheats Smith, V. B. Snow Sweat Thomason Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Brown Burruss Childs Cox Davis Fraser

Hamilton Irvin, J. Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McKinney Noble Parham

Peters Ray Smith, J. R. Stone Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 122.

The amendment was lost.
An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 as follows:

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By deleting "the most populous municipality" on line 3, page 6, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

"either of the two most populous municipalities".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Crawford of the 5th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 as follows:

By adding after the first word on line 5, page 9, the following:

"and ever year following".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Berry Blackshear Bowman
Buck Burton Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton
Coleman Colwell
Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W.

Praser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.
Harris, J. F. Harrison Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell
Hudson Irwin
Jackson Jessup
Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King KreegerLane, Dick
Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Logan Long

Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Nessmith
Nix Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Petro Phillips, L. L.
Rainey Randall
Reaves Ross Rush Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore
Smith, V. B. Smyre Sweat Taggart Thomason

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Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White

Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Baugh Beck Beckham Bray Brown Calhoun Carlisle
Games Carr Chance Cole Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Foster, R. L. Hatcher Hawkins Horton Hutchinson
Irvin, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Knight Lambert Leggett Leonard Linder

Mostiler Mullinax Parham Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston
Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Scott Snow Townsend Triplett Ware

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Bolster Burruss Carrell Collins Cox Davis Dean

Glover Hamilton Hill, B. L. Irvin, J. . Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McKinney

Noble Peters Russell, J. Smith, J. R. Stone Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 116, nays 42.

The amendment was adopted.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John
Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carnes Carrell Chance Childs Cole Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dixon Egan Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Gignilliat Glanton Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Marcus McCollum Miles Mullinax

Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Sams Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Taggart Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Walker Ware Watson Whitmire Williams Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Banks Blackshear Bowman Burton Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell
Connell
Cooper
Dent

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Gammage Ham Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Irwin Jessup Johnson, R.
Jordan
Karrh
Keyton

Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Oxford Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Randall
Ross
Rush
Russell, J.

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Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R.

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Sweat Thomason Thompson Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Wall White Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Representaives:

Cox Davis Fraser Glover Irvin, J. Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. McKinney Noble Peters Rainey

Stone Toles West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 89, nays 75.

The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Rainey of the 135th and Toles of the 16th stated that due to mechanical malfunction their votes were not recorded on the passage of HB 150, by substitute, as amended. Each wished to be recorded as voting "nay".

Representative Lambert of the 112th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional to HB 150, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Banks of the 104th served notice that at the proper time, he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority, earlier this day, to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 196. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 144, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be engaged in a business operated for gain or profit; to provide for uniform coverage of all county and school district employees; and for other purposes.

Representative Lane of the 81st moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be recommitted to the Committee on Highways for further study:

SR 38. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A Resolution urging the State Department of Transportation to continue

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design and actual work studies on the West Georgia Tollway; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SR 38 was recommitted to the Committee on High ways:

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 324. By Senators Brown of the 47th, Reynolds of the 48th and Banks of the 17th:
A Bill to make the operation of the Public Service Commission and the administration of its duties and responsibilities more efficient, effective and complete; to provide for the purpose thereof.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 35. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to create the "Commission on Efficiency and Performance Evalu ation in Government"; to provide for the appointment of members; to prescribe their terms of office and compensation; to define the duties and powers of said Commission; to require other departments and agencies of State government to cooperate with the Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 133. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 4-2, relating to relations between principal and agent, so as to provide that the power of attorney is not revoked by death of the principal until the agent has actual knowledge of his prin cipal's death; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 166. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", as amended, so as to permit vehicular traffic to turn right when facing a steady Circular Red signal under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

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SB 173. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia who reside in Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

SB 175. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to provide for the more efficient and economical handling of the affairs of the State Library by amending an Act approved March 10, 1971 relating to the State Personnel Board and the State System of Personnel Administration, so as to exclude all State Library personnel from coverage under .the State Merit System; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 182. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related institutions, so as to grant licensed medical practitioners the privilege of treating patients in certain public hospitals; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 203. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Doss of the 52nd and Fincher of the 45th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the payment of the cost of care of persons admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the Georgia Department of Human Resources, so as to change the definition of "persons liable for cost of care"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 239. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Dean of the 6th and Gillis of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission, to game and fish, and to wildlife, so as to repeal certain provisions requiring that oysters sold in the shell in Georgia shall be measured in certain circular tubs and providing standards for such tubs and requiring brands; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

SB 292. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide that a person who disposes of a vehicle as wreckage or salvage or who scraps, dismantles or destroys a vehicle shall not be required to submit to the commissioner, the manufacturer's serial plate; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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SB 305. By Senator Thompson of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 78A-8, known as the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, so as to change the provisions relating to forfeitures; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 308. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act", so as to change the membership of the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to reflect the reorganization of the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Water Quality Control Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 318. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Coverdell of the 40th, Hamilton of the 34th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to recount or recanvass of votes, so as to provide for automatic recount or recanvass in certain instances; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 333. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Interstate Civil Defense and Dis aster Compact Act", so as to make the Compact applicable to searches, rescues, actions to increase capability to deal with disasters, and inci dents endangering public health or safety which require special equip ment, personnel or training; and for other purposes;
Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

SR 116. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize counties, municipalities and political subdivisions of the State to obtain federal community disaster loans pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

SB 277. By Senator Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

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SB 294. By Senators Pincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the payment of certain fees to all local registrars and cus todians of vital records; to provide that the department shall complete and register delayed birth certificates; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 311. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, so as to change the law relative to commercial fishing licenses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

SB 316. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Gillis of the 20th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm during the commission or attempt to commit any felony, so as to change the punishment for second or subsequent con victions of violations of this Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 331. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Gillis of the 20th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to repeal an Act regulating the taking and possessing of saltwater crawfish; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation.

SB 345. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide for hearings for persons who are involuntarily committed to State facilities because of mental illness; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SR 58. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Bell of the 5th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to classify tangible personal property comprising inventory as a separate and distinct class of property for ad valorem taxation purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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SB 324. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Brown of the 47th, Reynolds of the 48th and Banks of the 17th:
An Act to make the operation of the Public Service Commission and the administration of its duties and responsibilities more efficient, effec tive and complete; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 169. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2101, relating to distributing obscene materials, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to obscene materials; to provide that certain devices shall be obscene; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 284. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing appreciation to Mr. Earl Olson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Earl Olson, District Engineer in the Tifton Office of the Department of Transportation, is retiring from the Department on April 1, 1975, after 36 years of dedicated and faithful service; and
WHEREAS, he began working with the Department in September, 1937, after working in the highway departments in Kentucky, Florida and Missouri; and
WHEREAS, he is highly regarded in his field and has left an in delible imprint upon the profession of highway engineering; and
WHEREAS, his career has been marked by integrity, ability and devotion and he is respected and admired by his fellow employees and engineering associates; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body recognize such a dedicated and outstanding citizen of this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this Body does hereby express its sincerest appreciation to Mr. Earl Olson for his long and distinguished service to the people of Georgia and does hereby wish him every success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Reprsentatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Earl Olson.

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HR 285. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating Wendy Lynn Grant; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Miss Wendy Lynn Grant, the six-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Grant of Rossville, Georgia, recently was named "Georgia's Miss La Petite" in Statewide competition in Savannah, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, in addition to the title of Miss La Petite, Wendy has accumulated twenty-six twirling and beauty trophies; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to recognize the outstanding accomplishments and achievements of this fine young lady.

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to recognize the outstanding accomplishments and achievements of this fine young lady.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and con gratulate Miss Wendy Lynn Grant upon the accumulation of so many prestigious awards at such a tender age and, in particular, upon her being named "Georgia's Miss La Petite".

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Miss Wendy Lynn Grant.

HR 286. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Georgia Life Magazine and its editors; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, an important new publishing venture has been launched in Georgia in the form of the Georgia Life Magazine; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Life Magazine has demonstrated in its first issues high standards of journalism and has brought credit to our State; and
WHEREAS, the publishers have dedicated their magazine as a magazine in which Georgians tell the Georgia story; and
WHEREAS, Georgia has a great story to tell and this magazine is doing an impressive job of telling that story.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body commend the Georgia Life Magazine and Mrs. Ann E. Lewis, its editor, and Frances Greene, Peggy Shepherd and Jenelle McRee, Associate Editors, for the excellent beginning which has been made and hereby extend their best wishes for the continued success of the Georgia Life Magazine.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Life Magazine.

HR 287. By Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the United Service Organizations, Inc., (USO) and expressing support of its work; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, since 1941, USO has demonstrated the concern of the civilian community for the sons and daughters of Georgia and of all America who serve in the nation's armed forces; and
WHEREAS, USO serves the social welfare, educational, recrea tional, religious and spiritual needs of all servicemen and women, in times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, the military is today, as ever, a transient society in which the majority of its members seldom have strong personal roots in civilian communities; and
WHEREAS, USO maintains the essential military-civilian link by providing a bridge of communication and interaction; offers assistance, friendship and counseling at more than 130 centers, airport lounges, information desks and fleet centers in the United States and around the world; provides a retreat during off-duty hours for sevice personnel and their families; acts as a link and a catalyst enabling active military personnel to participate in meaningful civilian communities programs for the public good; and fulfills a multitude of human needs; and
WHEREAS, the services provided by USO are vital to the morale and welfare of the men and women of the armed forces, and are offered by no other civilian agency; and
WHEREAS, USO deserves the full support of the American public in carrying out its important services and programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this Body do hereby commend USO and go on record as strongly supporting its work as a voluntary expression of the enduring concern of the American people for those serving in the armed forces.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the moral and energetic sup
port of this Body is firmly committed to the continuance of the work of the USO.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appro priate copies of this Resolution to each member of the Georgia Con gressional Delegation; the National USO; each USO organization in
Georgia; and each United Fund and United Way organization in Georgia.

HR 288. By Representative White of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Miss McCree Harris; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this State of Georgia has been well and honorably served in these several years since Her founding by many outstanding educators and members of the teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, among the finest of the educators and teachers is Miss McCree Harris; and
WHEREAS, Miss McCree Harris has served the City of Albany and Dougherty County as a teacher, civic leader and President of the Citizens Progressive League of Albany; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend Miss McCree Harris for her outstanding service for and contributions to the people of the City of Albany and Dougherty County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends Miss McCree Harris for her outstanding service for and contributions to the people of the City of Albany and Dougherty County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Miss McCree Harris.

HR 289. By Representative White of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable D. L. Inman; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has been extremely fortunate in being served these several years since Her founding by outstanding reprsentatives of the free press; and

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WHEREAS, among the forefront of these fine men and women is the Honorable D. L. Inman; and

WHEREAS, D. L. Inman has honorably served as Editor and Pub lisher of the Thomasville News and the Progress news magazine; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend D. L. Inman for his outstanding contributions to the press and to the people of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the Honorable D. L. Inman for his outstanding contributions to the press and to the people of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Honorable D. L. Inman.

HR 290. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Major C. Collins; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this State of Georgia has been well and honorably served in these several years since Her founding by outstanding men and women who have combined the skills of a journalist with the depth of a unique and specialized field of interest; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and service of no one of these men and women exceed those of Major C. Collins; and
WHEREAS, Major C. Collins is the author of an interesting, in formative and provocative work and education column in the Tift County News-Examiner; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House recognize the unique contributions and services of Major C. Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends Major C. Col lins for his outstanding contributions and service to the people of Tift County and to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Major C. Collins.

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HR 291. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Banks of the 104th:

A RESOLUTION

Wishing a speedy recovery for Mrs. Billy Evans; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Billy Evans, the wife of the distinguished and able Representative from the Ninety-Ninth District, Honorable Billy Evans, is recovering from a recent illness; and

WHEREAS, April, as she is affectionately known to all the mem bers, spends a lot of time attending sessions of the General Assembly in furtherance of her education and because of her interest in the legislative process; and

WHEREAS, her loyalty, enthusiasm and services to the members of this House have significantly lightened the burdens of this Body; and

WHEREAS, her radiant beauty and pleasant and cheerful attitude toward the members of this Body are sorely missed; and

WHEREAS, it is the sincerest wish of each and every individual member of this Body that Mrs. Billy Evans experience a full and speedy recovery in order that she might return as soon as possible to the de liberations of the Georgia General Assembly.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby express its deepest regret at the illness of Mrs. Billy Evans and does hereby wish for her a full and speedy recovery.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Billy Evans.

HR 292. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Jim Mehaffey; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this State of Georgia is proud of and honored by the many fine citizens of this State who participate directly in the political life of the State; and
WHEREAS, during his year as First Vice President and three years as President of the Floyd County Democratic Association, Jim Mehaffey distinguished himself and exemplified this fine tradition of citizen participation; and

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WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House joins its friends in organized labor to commend Jim Mehaffey for his outstanding service to Floyd County and to the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this House joins its friends in organized labor to commend Jim Mehaffey for his outstanding service to Floyd County and to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Jim Mehaffey.

HR 293. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Elliott of the 49th and Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Miss Marilyn H. Brame; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Marilyn H. Brame, age 19, the beautiful and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Harper Brame of Tucker, Georgia, is the 1974-75 Georgia Poultry Princess; and
WHEREAS, Miss Brame is a graduate of Tucker High School and attends the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, in serving as the Georgia Poultry Princess, she is representing the poultry capital of the world, as Georgia leads all other states in total income from poultry and poultry products; and
WHEREAS, the members of this Body were honored to have Miss Brame visit them on March 3 and were very much impressed with her intelligence and beauty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Miss Marilyn H. Brame for being selected the 1974-75 Georgia Poultry Princess and does hereby wish her every success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Miss Marilyn H. Brame.

HR 294. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Jack Shelby; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this State of Georgia is proud of and honored by the many fine citizens of this State who participate directly in the political life of the State; and

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WHEREAS, during his year as First Vice President and year as President of the Floyd County Democratic Association, and his year as President of the Floyd County Young Democrats, Jack Shelby dis tinguished himself and exemplified this fine tradition of citizen partici pation; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House joins its friends in organized labor to commend Jack Shelby for his outstanding service to Floyd County and to the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this House joins its friends in organized labor to commend Jack Shelby for his outstanding service to Floyd County and to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Jack Shelby.

HR 295, By Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st and Wall of the 61st: A RESOLUTION
Urging the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to acquire acreage at Fort Gillem for the purpose of establishing a national cemetery; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Public Law 93-43, approved June 18, 1973, authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to acquire additional land for the establishment of national cemeteries; and
WHEREAS, the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia, has been closed for interments since October 1970; and
WHEREAS, Andersonville National Cemetery is the only other national cemetery in Georgia, and it is located in a remote area of Middle Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has approximately 600,000 resi dent veterans who would, if burial space were available, take advantage of this benefit to be buried in a national cemetery; and
WHEREAS, the Atlanta area is more centrally located in the Southeastern United States and near the geographic center of Standard Federal Region IV; and
WHEREAS, Fort Gillem consists of approximately 1,600 acres located between State Routes 42 and 54 in the City of Forest Park; and
WHEREAS, the release of 200 to 500 acres on the west side of Fort Gillem would not materially affect the permanent structures or the operations at Fort Gillem.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Administrator of Veterans Affairs is hereby urged to initiate a request to the Department of Defense seeking the release of 200 to 500 acres of land on the west side of Fort Gillem for the purpose of establishing a national cemetery in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the Administrator of Veterans Affairs; the Secretary of the Army, Howard H. "Bo" Callaway; and to each member of the Georgia Congressional Delegation.

HR 296. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the government of the United States to do nothing to com promise the freedom or security of the Republic of China; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the United Nations has expelled the representatives of the Republic of China from membership and seated in their place a dele gation from the Communist government which occupies mainland China; and
WHEREAS, the United States government has in recent years es tablished contact with the leaders of said Communist government; and
WHEREAS, the Republic of China was a founding member of the United Nations and has always been a law abiding member of the com munity of nations; and
WHEREAS, the people of the Republic of China have built a suc cessful, prosperous, free economy out of the ashes of a half century of revolution, invasion and civil war and now serve as an important trading partner of the American people; and
WHEREAS, the Republic of China is of great strategic importance in the defense of East Asia and the Pacific and has always utilized its military power in the interests of the free world; and
WHEREAS, the people of the Republic of China have been among the most trusted friends and allies of the people of the United States since the founding of the Chinese Republic sixty-two-years ago.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the government of the United States of America is hereby strongly urged to do nothing which would compromise the freedom or security of the Republic of China or its people.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the President and the Secretary of State of the United States
of America, the member of Congress from the State of Georgia and the Ambassador of the Republic of China to the United States.

Pursuant to the provisions of HR 277, adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A. M., Friday, March 7, 1975.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, March 7, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A.M., this day, and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton

Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkson Rainey Randall Ray

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Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire. Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering were Representatives:

Berry Daugherty

Horton Howard

Matthews, C. Wheeler

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Milton Edwards, Pastor, County Line Baptist Church, Ball Ground, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Friday, March 7, 1975, and submits the following:

HB

1. Circuit Breaker; Income Tax Rebate or Credit

HB 138. Real Estate, Loans; Maximum Rate of Interest

HB 191. Group Insurance, Psychologist Treatment

HB 247. State Motor Pools, Increase to 12<J per mile

HB 248. Cities & Counties; Levy & Collect Cert. Excise Taxes

HB 257. Peace Officers Ann., Fines and Bonds

HB 259. Employees Retirement System; Dept. of Revenue (Reconsidered)

HB 266. Superior Court D.A., Official Duties (Postponed)

HB 267. Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; Reinstatement

HB 282. Firemen's Pension Fund; Pensions & Revenue

HB 285. Land Sales Act & U.S. Dept. Housing & Urban Dev.

HB' 323. Health Insurance Plan; Area Plan & Dev. Comm.

HB 413. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Sold Retail (Reconsidered)

HB 414. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed

HB 440. Litter Violations; Cash Bonds Accepted

HB 568. Distress Warrants; Landlords Power

HB 619. Ga. Condominium Act, Create

HB 671. APEG; Certification of Teachers, Etc.

HB 675. State Buildings-Grounds; Soliciting, Illegal (Reconsidered)

HB 707. Taxicabs, Definition of Term Owner

HB 762. Marijuana In Conveyance; Forfeiture

HB 800. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance & Uninsured

HB 820. Insurance Premium Finance Company License Fee Require

HB 825. Exec. Reorganization Act; Dept. of Community Dev.

HB 827. Charitable Trust Act; Responsibility for Adm.

HB 841. Telecommunication Services; Relative to

HB 851. Water & Sewer Contracts; Retained Amounts

HB 867. Public Revenue; Date Unpaid Taxes Bear Interest

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HB 893. Transportation Commissioner or Dept. Comm; State Highway Engineers

HB 937. Contraband Wildlife; Disposing of

HB 971. Professional Engineering and Land Surveying; Revise

HB 990. Dept. of Community Dev.; Board of Commissioners

HR 78-325. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, Jurisdictions

HR 143-606. Dougherty Judicial Circuit; State Librarian-Law Books

HR 200-856. Board of Corrections, Delete

HR 207-883. Disaster Relief Act; Cities & Counties May Obtain

HR 243-984. Brunswick Port Authority

SB

37. Cemetary Trust Fund; Banks May Invest Assets

SB

104. Incompetency Proceedings; Change Fees

SB

138. Consumers' Utility Counsel; Create

SB

157. Area Plan and Development Comm; Purchase Through State

SB

65. Constitution Revision Committee; Create

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended to permit the following Bills and Resolutions of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1070. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Talbotton so as to change the date for municipal elections and the provisions relating thereto; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1071. By Representatives Harris and Johnson of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1072. By Representative Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the provisions relative to the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1073. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Games of the 43rd and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act prescribing an additional procedure for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State so as to change the procedure for the appointment of a special master; and for other pur poses. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 276-1073. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Lane of the 40th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1074. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rutledge so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purpose. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1075. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th:
A Bill to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Educa tion of Greene County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1076. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th and Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the official court reporters of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit so as to provide an expense allowance for said reporters; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1077. By Representative Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-104, relating to definitions of words and phrases of Code Title 95A known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of public roads; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1079. By Representatives Owens of the 77th, Harrison of the 20th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Nix of the 20th, Howard of the 19th and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes so as to provide that retirement allowances or benefits received as a result of service as a member of the armed forces of the U. S. will not be included within net taxable income for Georgia income tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 1080. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, jailer and clerk of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HR 297-1080. By Mr. Cole of the 6th: A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Central Development Authority and to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of said Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1081. By Mr. Egan of the 25th: A Bill to amend Code Chapter 107-1, relating to trover in general, so as to provide for discharge of liens on personal property by the filing of bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 298-1081. By Mr. Mullinax of the 69th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over certain State owned property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 1082. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Tunnell Hill in the County of Whitfield ; to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1083. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to provide for certain matters relative to the election of certain councilmen; to provide certain qualifications upon the ability of the mayor to succeed himself; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1084. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to repeal an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to eliminate one of two duplicate charters for said city enacted during the 1974 regular session of the General Assem bly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1085. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the purchase and sale of supplies and materials by the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County so as to provide that the Board of of Commissioners shall be allowed to pur chase any goods, materials or supplies used by Richmond County in its governmental affairs without bid or legal advertisement when the cost of same does not exceed $1,500.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1086. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved Mar. 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1087. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Richmond County Board of Tax

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Assessors so as to provide for the Chief Tax Appraiser; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1088. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the collection and payment of cer tain taxes on tangible property, other than motor vehicles, in certain counties and municipalities, in installments, so as to provide the rate of interest due on said taxes when installments are not paid when due; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1089. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved Mar. 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1090. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights so as to authorize local civil defense organizations to operate certified emergency motor vehicles with flashing or revolving red lights; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1091. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1092. By Representative Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton, Ga., in the County of Mitchell; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HR 299-1092. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia to convey to the mayor and council of the City of Winder, a municipal corporation, an easement for the purpose of expanding the city waste treatment facility over and through property in Barrow County, Ga., owned by the State of Ga. and operated as a part of Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Barrow County, Ga.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 300-1092. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Parham of the 109th, Sigman of the 74th, Adams of the 79th, Waddle of the 113th, Parkman of the 66th, Culpepper of the 98th and Watson of the 114th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a new Public Service Commission; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1093. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Emanuel County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1094. By Representative Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to incorporate the City of Lizella in the County of Bibb; to create a charter for said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1095. By Representative Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Spalding County so as to change the composition of the Board of Com missioners of Spalding Caunty; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1096. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties of this State the mill rate to be used for the purposes of ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles for the year 1975 shall be the mill rate used for ad valorem taxation pur poses for tangible property, other than for motor vehicles, in such counties for the year 1973; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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HB 1097. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to prohibit any telephone company operating in the State of Ga. to make any charge directly or indirectly to any person for furnishing a telephone number to any such person where any such number is not listed in any telephone directory currently in use, and from making any charge directly or indirectly to any person who is an aged person, or disabled person, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1098. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Lane of the 40th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to specify certain basic rights for law enforcement officers; to provide a short title ("Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights Act") ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1099. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 105-702 relating to the definition of slander, inference of damage and special damage, so as to add to the definition of slander the issuance of false credit information about another by a person, company or other business entity in the business of providing credit information; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1100. By Representative Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-811, relating to certain prohibited acts under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act so as to change the penalty provisions relative to possession of marijuana; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1101. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill providing a Uniform Traffic Ordinance which counties and in corporated municipalities of this State are authorized to adopt; to state the legislative purpose and intent of this Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1102. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jackson so as to provide for the annexation of certain additional territory into the corporate limits of the City of Jackson; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1103. By Representative Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to the rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine and transportation insurance so as to provide for mandatory agreements for apportionment of certain casualty insurance; to provide for a determination of necessity by Commissioner; to provide for approval and revocation of such agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1104. By Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Edwards of the 110th, Childers of the 15th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to provide that the Ga. State Crime Laboratory within the Ga. Bureau of Investigation shall have authority to perform its own elec tronic computer service functions and to obtain and possess equipment for such functions; to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorgani zation Act of 1972" so as to exempt the Ga. State Crime Laboratory from the transfer of computer functions to the Dept. of Administrative Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1105. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain transactions affecting the State, approved Feb. 13, 1956, so as to provide exceptions thereto under prescribed conditions; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1106. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to provide for an Act known as the Georgia Special Adult Of fender Act of 1975; to create a special Adult Offender Division under the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1107. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill providing for the indemnification of all members of the Board of Corrections, the Director of Corrections, the Board of Offender Re habilitation, the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation, Deputy Com missioners, all Wardens and Superintendents and others from suits arising out of the performance of their official duties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 302-1107. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to authorize the City of Atlanta under certain circumstances

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to guarantee to levy an ad valorem tax for paying the principal of and interest on certain future revenue obligations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1108. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a joint city-county board of tax asses sors in all counties having within its borders all or the greater part of a city of the population of 300,000 so as to abolish the joint city-county board of assessors created by said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1109. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Burruss of the 21st, Edwards of the 110th, Buck of the 95th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Ware of the 68th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, approved April 14, 1971, so as to change the amount of such grants for certain students; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.
HB 1110. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the Sheriff of Union County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the Sheriff's deputies and other personnel and relative to operating expenses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1111. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Fannin County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to provide for office help for said officer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 1041. By Representatives Collins of the 144th and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill providing for certified public weighers, approved Feb. 25, 1949, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal for certified public weighers in tobacco warehouses to the owner of the tobacco warehouse; and for other purposes.

HB 1042. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 61, relating to landlords and tenants; so as to change the provisions relating to the rights of tenants; to provide that a tenant for residential purposes shall have certain rights; and for other purposes.

HB 1043. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Camden County; to provide for the pay ment of the cost-of-living increase in compensation out of general funds of Camden County; and for other purposes.

HB 1044. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Coffee County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 1045. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1010A relating to the procedure for apportioning delegates to national political conventions in accordance with the results of the presidential preference primary, so as to change the procedure for apportioning delegates; and for other purposes.

HB 1046. By Representatives Holmes of the 39th and Dean of the 29th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes so as to delete subsection (c) grants; and for other purposes.

HR 268-1046. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Childs of the 51st, Burton of the 47th and Sams of the 90th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a new court of original jurisdiction to be known as the "Family Court of Human Relations"; and for other purposes.

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HR 269-1046. By Representative Foster of the 6th:
A Resolution authorizing the lease of certain real property located in Hamilton County, Tennessee; and for other purposes.

HR 270-1046. By Representative Adams of the 14th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to delete certain sweepstakes, raffles and gift enterprises from the pro hibition against lotteries; and for other purposes.

HB 1047. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa so as to increase the number of city commissioners and to provide for their terms of office and to provide for a referendum thereon; and for other purposes.

HB 1048. By Representative Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act to create and establish a factory for blind persons so as to change the name of the Georgia Factory For the Blind to Georgia Industries For the Blind; to repeal Section 5 thereof, relating to the board of managers of said factory; and for other purposes.

HB 1049. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th:
A Bill to create and reincorporate the City of Woodstock; and for other purposes.

HB 1050. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Appling County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Appling County; and for other purposes.

HB 1051. By Representative Johnson of the 72nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act" so as to provide that the Dept. of Administrative Services shall not award any exclusive contract or contracts to the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration; and for other purposes.

HB 1052. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Worth County by the people and for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Worth County by the Board; and for other purposes.

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HB 1053. By Representatives Snow of the 1st and Childs of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes.

HB 1054. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Turin, in the County of Coweta" so as to change the terms of office of the Mayor and Aldermen; to delete the exemption of land used ex clusively for agricultural purposes from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 1055. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Ray of the 56th and Clark of the 55th:
A Bill to preserve the confidentiality of statements made by students seeking information for the purpose of overcoming any form of drug abuse when such statements are made to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other professional educator; and for other purposes.

HB 1056. By Representatives Howard of the 19th and Logan of the 62nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 41A-2, relating to the organization and personnel of the Dept. of Banking and Finance, so as to create a State Board of Banking and Finance; to provide for the powers, selection, meetings, compensation and officers of the Board; to provide for a quorum and for other purposes.

HR 271-1056. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the abolition of justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County; to provide for the establishment in lieu thereof of a small claims court; and for other purposes.

HR 272-1056. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th and Ray of the 56th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 1057. By Representative Howell of the 140th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Seminole County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the payment of personnel within the clerk's office; and for other purposes.

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HB 1058. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to the keeping of registra tion cards and voter registration places, so as to authorize a registrar, upon request, to travel to any private firm or corporation in an ad joining county, which firm or corporation employs more than 100 resi dents of the county of the registrar, for the purpose of taking applica tions for registration of only the residents of the county of the registrar; and for other purposes.

HB 1059. By Representatives Hill of the 127th, Snow of the 1st and Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 30-202.1 relating to the grant of attorney's fees to be a final judgment, so as to provide that the grant of attorney's fees as a part of the expenses of litigation made at any time during the pendency of an action for alimony, divorce and alimony; and for other purposes.
HB 1060. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Buchanan so as to change the provisions relating to the mayor's court and the punishments which may be imposed by said court; and for other purposes.
HB 1061. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Treasurer of Haralson County so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer of Haralson County; and for other purposes.
HB 1062. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the salary of the County Commissioner of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

HB 1063. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Haralson County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the provisions relating to the com pensation of the clerical assistant of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 1064. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to deputies of the sheriff; to authorize the sheriff to appoint two additional full-time

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deputy sheriffs and two part-time deputy sheriffs; and for other pur poses.

HB 1065. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compen sation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

HB 1066. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Kilgore of the 65th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the time for holding the terms of the Superior Court of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit so as to change the time for holding the terms of the Superior Court of Douglas County; and for other purposes.

HB 1067. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th, Burruss of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to provide for a supplemental expense allowance for the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; to provide for the payment of such allowance by the counties comprising said circuit; to provide that such allowance shall not be used in determining any pension, retirement or other benefits paid to such judges by the counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1068. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th, Burruss of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to create the office of Assistant District Attorney of the Talla poosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1069. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Barwick, Georgia, in the Counties of Thomas and Brooks; and for other purposes.

HB 1078. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Sharon in the County of Taliaferro and to provide a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

SB 35. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to create the "Commission on Efficiency and Performance Evaluation in Government"; to provide for the appointment of members; to prescribe their terms of office and compensation; to define the duties

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and powers of said Commission; to require other departments and agen cies of State government to cooperate with the Commission; and for other purposes.

SB 133. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 4-2, relating to relations between prin cipal and agent, so as to provide that the power of attorney is not re voked by death of the principal until the agent has actual knowledge of his principal's death; and for other purposes.

SB 166. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", as amended, so as to permit vehicular traffic to turn right when facing a steady Circular Red signal under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 173. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:
A Bill to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia who reside in Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 175. By Senator Overby of the 49th:
A Bill to provide for the more efficient and economical handling of the affairs of the State Library by amending an Act approved March 10, 1971 relating to the State Personnel Board and the State System of Personnel Administration, so as to exclude all State Library personnel from coverage under the State Merit System; and for other purposes.

SB 182. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related institutions, so as to grant licensed medical practitioners the privilege of treating patients in certain public hospitals; and for other purposes.
SB 203. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Doss of the 52nd and Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the payment of the cost of care of persons admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the Georgia Department of Human Re sources, so as to change the definition of "persons liable for cost of care"; and for other purposes.

SB 239. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Dean of the 6th and Gillis of the 20th: A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, super-

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seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission, to game and fish, and to wildlife, so as to repeal certain provisions requiring that oysters sold in the shell in Georgia shall be measured in certain circular tubs and providing standards for such tubs and requiring brands; and for other purposes.

SB 292. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide that a person who disposes of a vehicle as wreck age or salvage or who scraps, dismantles or destroys a vehicle shall not be required to submit to the commissioner, the manufacturer's serial plate; and for other purposes.

SB 305. By Senator Thompson of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 78A-8, known as the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, so as to change the provisions relating to forfeitures; and for other purposes.

SB 308. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act", so as to change the membership of the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to reflect the reorganization of the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Water Quality Control Board; and for other purposes.

SB 318. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Coverdell of the 40th, Hamilton of the 34th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to recount or recanvass of votes, so as to provide for automatic recount or recanvass in certain instances; and for other purposes.

SB 333. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact Act", so as to make the Compact applicable to searches, rescues, actions to increase capability to deal with disasters, and incidents endangering public health or safety which require special equipment, personnel or training; and for other purposes.

SR 116. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize counties, municipalities and political subdivisions of the State to obtain federal community disaster loans pursuant to and in ac-

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cordance with the provisions of the Federal Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and for other purposes.

SB 277. By Senator Hudgins of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes.

SB 294. By Senators Pincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the payment of certain fees to all local registrars and custodians of vital records; to provide that the department shall complete and register delayed birth certificates; and for other purposes.

SB 311. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, so as to change the law relative to commercial fishing licenses; and for other purposes.

SB 316. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Gillis of the 20th, Howard of the 42nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm during the commission or attempt to commit any felony, so as to change the punishment for second or subsequent convictions of violations of this Act; and for other purposes.

SB 331. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Gillis of the 20th and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to repeal an Act regulating the taking and possessing of salt water crawfish; and for other purposes.

SB 345. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend Chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide for hearings for persons who are involuntarily committed to State facilities because of mental illness; and for other purposes.

SR 58. By Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Bell of the 5th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to classify tangible personal property comprising inventory as a separate and distinct class of property for ad valorem taxation purposes; and for other purposes.

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SB 324. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Brown of the 47th, Reynolds of the 48th and Banks of the 17th:
An Act to make the operation of the Public Service Commission and the administration of its duties and responsibilities more efficient, effective and complete; and for other purposes.

SB 169. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2101, relating to distributing obscene materials, so as to change the provisions relative to obscene materials; and for other purposes.

Representative Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SR 77. Do Pass. HB 1041. Do Pass. HR 282. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th, Chairman.

Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 170. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 49. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Harris of the 8th, Chairman.

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Representative Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Ecology, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Ecology has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 598. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 721. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 752. Do Pass. HB 847. Do Pass. HB 883. Do Pass. SB 84. Do Pass. SB 161. Do Pass. SB 177. Do Pass. SB 266. Do Pass. SR 69. Do Pass. SR 57. Do Pass. SB 268. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 33. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 163. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 733. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 294. Do Pass. SB 182. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th, Chairman.

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 908. Do Pass. HR 228-910. Do Pass, by Substitute.

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HR 233. Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 845. Do Pass, as Amended.

SB 166. Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB

251. Do Pass.

SR

38. Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB

241. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st, Chairman.

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 324. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 975. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman.

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 773. Do Pass. HB 894. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.

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Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 542. HB 132. HB 113. HB 114. HB 731. HB 777. HB 732. HB 918. HB 973. HB 636. HB 849. HB 477. HB 253. HB 850. HB 252. HB 829. HB 1002. SB 137. SB 88. SB 199.

Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass, by Substitute. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

SB 53. Do Pass.

SB 264. Do Pass, as Amended.

SR 44. Do Pass.

SB 272. Do Pass.

HB 112. Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 941. Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 955. Do Pass, as Amended.

SB 205. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

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Representative Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 338. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 633. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 1040. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th, Chairman.

Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 102. Do Pass. SB 120. Do Pass. SB 82. Do Pass. HB 92. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th, Chairman.

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 141. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

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Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 240. Do Pass.
SB 165. Do Pass.
HB 1017. Do Pass.
HB 401. Do Pass.
SB 198. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th, Secretary.

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under considera tion the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 113-434. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 945. Do Pass. HB 1018. Do Pass. HB 1019. Do Pass. SB 15. Do Pass, as Amended.

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SB 72. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 271. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation, submitted the fol lowing report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB

290. Do Pass.

HB

793. Do Pass.

HB

863. Do Pass.

HB

919. Do Pass.

HB

942. Do Pass.

HB

976. Do Pass.

HB 1020. Do Pass.

HB 1021. Do Pass.

HB 1022. Do Pass.

HB 1023. Do Pass.

HB 1036. Do Pass.

HR 242-984. Do Pass.

SB

171. Do Pass.

SB

273. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the

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following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 302. Do Not Pass.

HB 972. Do Pass.

HR 227-896. Do Not Pass.

SR

46. Do Pass.

HR 281. Do Pass.

SB

274. Do Pass.

HB 989. Do Pass.

SB

175. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 290. By Representatives Adams of the 36th, Carnes and Greer of the 43rd and Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend the Act approved Aug. 13, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 167) and the several Acts amendatory thereof, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 by the U.S. Census of 1920, and any subsequent census, so as to provide increased pension benefits for such members and their dependents; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 793. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to provide for expense allowances for the chairman and members of the board of commissioners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 5,900 and not more than 6,000; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 863. By Representatives Connell of the 87th, Miles of the 86th, Calhoun of the 88th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a Board of Commis sioners for Roads and Revenues for the County of Richmond". (Ga. Laws 1907, p. 324), as amended, so as to authorize the board to regulate and control access points and utility excavations on county roads; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 919. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd and Stone of the 138th: A Bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Brantley County; to provide for the pay ment of the cost-of-living increasse in compensation out of the general funds of Brantley County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 942. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County; to provide for education posts; to provide the manner of electing members to the board; to provide for the compen sation of the members of the board; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 976. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Brooks (Ga. Laws 1913, p. 629), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to provide for the numbering of posts on the council; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1020. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to create a new Charter for the City of Hampton, Georgia; in the county of Henry; to provide for the incorporation of said City; to pro vide for the corporate boundaries; to provide for maps and descriptions of the corporate boundaries; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1021. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act requiring the Board of Education and the School Superintendent of Henry County to publish a monthly financial state ment of receipts and disbursements and the annual itemized report of the examination by the State Department of Audits of the Henry County Board of Education, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1022. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court and the judge of the probate court of Henry County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide that the salary of the chief deputy of the sheriff shall be fixed by the governing authority of Henry County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1023. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Henry County Development Authority Act", so as to change the method of appointing the members of the Authority; to provide for the appointment of the members of the Authority by the Board of Commissioners of Henry County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1036. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Stockbridge, so as to change the corporate limits; to change the municipal general election date; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

SB 171. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County, so as to change the provisions relating to the composition and election of the said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 273. By Senator Summers of the 53rd: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Dade County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to provide that if the sheriff does not submit a proposed budget by a cer tain date, the budget for the current year shall be the budget for the ensuing fiscal year; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 242-984. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Resolution recognizing the City of Fort Oglethorpe as an urban in corporated municipality; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 110. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County, Ga., approved March 19, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 332), so as to change the land description of such property.

SR 109. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County, Georgia.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:
SB 103. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Bond of the 39th and Tate of the 38th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the retirement of the judges and solicitor-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, and the judge of the Juvenile Court of Fulton County", approved Jan. 31, 1946, as amended.
SB 220. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties zoning and building inspectors shall have authority to issue citations for persons who shall violate zoning ordinances or building codes; to provide that said citations shall be returnable to a regular session of a court having countywide commit ment jurisdiction.
SB 242. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved Feb. 20, 1951, as amended, so as to exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to orphans' homes operated as nonprofit corporations from the taxes imposed by said Act.
SB 282. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Lewis of the 21st and others: A Bill to create an Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Medi-

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cine of the University of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Board; to provide for its responsibilities; to provide the procedures connected therewith.

SB 328. By Senator Foster of the 50th:
A Bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Rabun County, and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft.

HB 147. By Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Patten of the 146th and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Scenic Trails Act" so as to change the definition of the term "Department"; to provide for bikeways.

HB 280. By Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Miles of the 87th, Hudson of the 137th and others:
A Bill to permit the charging of interest by such institutions on loans secured by a time or savings deposit or savings account in a bank, federal savings and loan association, or State chartered building and loan asso ciation.

HB 380. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Marcus of the 26th, Felton of the 22nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the preparation and implementa tion of comprehensive plans for the protection of major streams which are the primary source of drinking water for certain metropolitan areas so as to correct certain definitions.

HB 383. By Representative Childers of the 15th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for homestead exemption for certain taxation so as to eliminate the application fee for homestead exemptions in certain counties.

HB 532. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to increase the interest rate on delinquent taxes.

HB 666. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act to designate counsel to represent public officials; so as to clarify the circumstances under which the Governor may desig-

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nate legal counsel for a public officer, public official, board or bureau, or any of its members.

HB 667. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act recognizing the State Department of Law.

HB 668. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others:
A Bill to amend Section 40-1602 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to clarify duties of the Attorney General and the circumstances under which the Attorney General shall act at the direction of the Governor.

HB 736. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1 relating to the maximum rate of interest on real estate loans so as to provide that intangible recording taxes paid by the borrower on long-term real estate loans shall not be considered interest and shall not be taken into account in the calculation of interest.

HB 737. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to repeal the provisions authorizing the State to collect franchise taxes and income taxes from banks and certain other financial institutions.

HB 819. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-844b authorizing agents to adjust and relating to nonresident adjusters; to provide for qualifications, applica tions, license fees and the practices and procedures in connection with such licensing; to provide for reciprocal agreements.

HB 821. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code 56-34, relating to insurance holding company systems, so as to provide for additional standards; to provide for reports to provide for requirements for distribution to shareholders.

HB 198. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Keyton of the 143rd and Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-807, relating to special elections held

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at the time of a general election, so as to provide the regulations by which such special elections shall be held.

HB 197. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, McDonald of the 12th and others:
A Bill to amend Code 34-1313, relating to regulations in force at polling places, so as to prohibit the carrying of firearms except by certain peace officers.

HB 295. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Karrh of the 106th, Sizemore of the 135th and others:
A Bill to provide that before an indictment against a peace officer charging such officer with a crime which is alleged to have occurred while he was in the performance of his duties shall be laid before a grand jury, the rights provided in Code Section 89-9908, relating to certain officials, shall be afforded such officer.

HB 696. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the State Board of Corrections so as to provide that the State Board of Corrections shall be authorized to pay counties maintaining and operating correctional institutions in which state prisoners are assigned money, appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose, for each state prisoner assigned to the county correctional institution.

HB 697. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs or activities deemed beneficial to the inmate and not detrimental to the public.

SB 212. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Sec. 92-5001, relating to interest on taxes due the State and counties, as amended, so as to change the rate of interest; to authorize the county authorities levying a tax to annually set a rate of interest; to change the date for the bearing of interest.

SB 337. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Cherokee County upon an annual salary, approved Mar. 9, 1959, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cherokee County.

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HB 125. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that in considering certain cases the Board shall notify the sentencing judge and district attorney of the county where such person was sentenced.

HB 126. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, particularly as it provides for the power and method of granting clemency, pardon or parole or other relief from sentence, so as to pro vide for a written decision signed by Board members when granting relief from a sentence.

HB 124. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to authorize members of the Board to issue a warrant for the arrest of a parolee or conditional releasee.

HB 374. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code section 56-3009, relating to renewal premiums for policies of accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide additional circumstances under which the provisions of said Section are inapplica ble.

HB 822. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to change the provisions relating to time limits for notices of cancellation with respect to property and casualty policies insuring industrial and commercial concerns.

HB 823. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code section 56-214, relating to enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner of the provisions of Code Title 56, so as to authorize the commissioner to place insurers, agents, brokers, counselors, solicitors and adjusters on probation.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 151. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sani-

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tarians, so as to authorize an applicant for a license to take the exami nation prior to completion of the experience requirement.

HB 193. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, so as to pro vide that the registration list for any general primary or general election shall close thirty (30) days prior to said primary or election.

HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective.

HB 337. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Noble of the 48th, Poster of the 152nd, Walker of the 115th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 21, 1967, which provided grants to certain municipalities for specified purposes, so as to require certain additional grants under certain circumstances to every municipality with population over 300,000.

HB 706. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Baxley so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Baxley.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 109-434. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to prescribe by law applicable to Newton County the time for making levies and assessments, the manner in which tax bills and notices shall be prepared, the number, form and content of tax bills and notices, the time for payment of taxes and other charges.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:
HB 362. By Representatives Evans of the 84th and Owens of the 77th: A Bill to amend Code Section 92-6201, relating to the time to make tax returns, so as to change the time for making tax returns in certain counties.

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SB 338. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Cherokee County upon an annual salary, approved March 9, 1959, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cherokee County.

HB 83. By Representatives Egan of the 25th and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to provide rules for the recognition and enforcement of moneyjudgments rendered in the courts of foreign states.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 8-48. By Representative Oxford of the 116th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize any county, municipality or subdivision to invest sinking funds held by it to pay off bonded indebtedness in accounts and certificates fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.

HR 13-86. By Representatives Howell of the 140th and Cox of the 141st:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of State-owned property.

HR 51-210. By Representative Phillips of the 120th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Montgomery County.

HR 72-310. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Resolution authorizing the lease of certain real property located in Meriwether County.

The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 155-655. By Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Glanton of the 66th, Gammage of the 17th and Jones of the 126th:
A Resolution designating the Engineering Experiment Station at Georgia Tech as the Georgia Productivity Center.

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

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HB 182. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public Employees' Retirement System so as to make certain persons members of the retirement system and to allow such persons to establish prior service credits under the retirement system.

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

HB 368. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta so as to change the salaries of the Mayor of said city.

HB 631. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jefferson County, known as the fee system; to pro vide in lieu thereof an annual salary.

HB 786. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to abolish the office of Treasurer of Baker County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Baker County shall appoint depositories for county funds.

HB 787. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baker County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baker County.

HB 802. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd and others:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of the municipality of Payne City.

HB 803. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd and others:
A Bill to change the frequency and date of elections for the offices of Mayor, Councilmen and Recorder of the municipality of Payne City.

HB 809. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to clerical and other personnel of the Tax Commissioner and their compensation.

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HB 810. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County (formerly the City Court of Metter), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court.

HB 811. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Chairman, Members of the Board, and Clerk of the Board of Com missioners.

HB 812. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the provsions relating to clerical and other personnel of the clerk of the superior court and the compensation for such personnel.

HB 813. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Candler County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court.

HB 824. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County so as to change the provisions relating to expenses.

HB 826. By Representatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Wilson and Howard of the 19th, and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Paulding County Water Authority so as to change the provisions relative to a quorum of the Authority.

HB 828. By Representative Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Walton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide for personnel within the sheriff's office.

HB 831. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of all counties in the State having a population of not less than 10,600 and not more than 10,900; to provide for deputy sheriffs and their compensation.

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HB 864. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville in the County of Troup so as to change the corporate limits of said City.

HB 865. By Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the compensation of certain county officers of Troup County so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Tax Commissioner of Troup County.

The Senate has agreed to House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 109. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Young of the 13th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Solicitor General (now District Attorney) emeritus and creating a retirement fund, so as to provide for eligibility for appointment and for retirement benefits, and for payments into the fund.

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

HB 69. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-1005 (b), relating to qualification of candidates for primaries to require the opening of qualifying on the fourth Wednesday in May preceding a primary.

The Senate has agreed to House substitute to the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 25. By Senator Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the age of children for attending school and for preschool education; to provide for all matters relative thereto.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence upon its position in substituting the same:

HB 239. By Representatives Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

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Representative Baugh of the 108th moved that the House insist upon its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 239 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like com mittee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members thereof:

Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th and Sigman of the 74th.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments to the House amendment thereto:

SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following House amendment was read: Representative Clifton moves to amend SB 243 as follows: By striking from line 11 on page 1 the following: "$6,000",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "$3,900".

The following Senate amendments to the House amendment were read:
Senate Amendment No. 1
Amend the House amendment to SB 243 by striking the figure "6,000," on line 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"6,000 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county"
and by striking the figure "$3,900" on line four and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"3,900 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county and all operating expenses and equipment, as designated necessary by the Judge, will be provided by the county and paid for from the General fund of the county"

Senate Amendment No. 2
Amend the House amendment to SB 243 by adding at the end of the amendment the following:
"and by adding on line 13 after the word 'county' the following:
'and all operating expenses and equipment, as designated neces sary by the Judge, will be provided by the county and paid for from the general fund of the county' ".

Representative Clifton of the 107th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to SB 243.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendments to the House amendment to SB 243 were disagreed to.

Representative Howard of the 19th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Lambert of the 112th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act," so as to authorize counties and certain mu nicipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks
Bargeron

Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster
Bray

Brown Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle
Games

Carr Carrell Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton
Glover
Greer
Harden
Hatcher
Hays
Howell
Hudson

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Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nix
Noble
Owens
Parham
Parkman

Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker
Ware
Watson
West
Whitmire
Williams
Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Bowman Carter Castleberry Clifton Collins Dover Edwards, C. W. Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes

Howard Irwin Johnson, R. Karrh Keyton Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Long Lucas McDonald Nessmith Oxford Patten, R. L.

Phillips, R. T. Randall Ray Rush Scott Sizemore Smith, V. B. Sweat Thompson Twiggs Wall White Williamson

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Colwell Culpepper Daugherty Evans, B. Felton

Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Horton Matthews, C. Petro

Pinkston Snow Stone Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 123, nays 40.

The motion prevailed and HB 150 was reconsidered.

Representative Banks of the 104th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 196. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to delete the requirement that an employer be engaged in a business operated for gain or profit; to provide for uniform cover age of all county and school district employees; and for other purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, 'G. D. Banks Bowman Carnes Carter Clark, L. Cole

Davis Foster, P. W. Greer Jordan Karrh Lambert Lane, W. J.

Leonard Nessmith Parham Sweat Taggart Watson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bray

Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton

Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty
Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W.

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Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gamniage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton King Knight

Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Richardson

Ross Rush Russell, J.
Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow
Stone Thomason
Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn
Waddle Walker Wall Ware
West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Berry Burton Childs Colwell Culpepper Edwards, C. W. Evans, B.

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Horton Howell Irvin, J. Kilgore Matthews, C.

Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston
Reaves Sizemore Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 20, nays 139.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 196.

Representative Greer of the 43rd stated that he intended to vote nay on the motion to reconsider the passage of SB 196.

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By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Agriculture and referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology:

HR 283. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Larsen of the 27th, Fraser of the 139th, Walker of the 115th and Reaves of the 147th:
A Resolution creating the Fire Ant Infestation Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 301. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 6:00 p.m. on March 7, 1975, and reconvene at 10:00 a.m. on March 10, 1975.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 413. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be sold by a retail licensee; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Connell of the 87th moves to amend HB 413 as follows:
By striking on line 23, page 1, the following: "12 individual contain ers of distilled spirits of a size smaller than 1/5 gallon",
and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "8 individual containers of distilled spirits of a size of % pint or 4 individual containers of distilled spirits of a size of 1 pint".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives :

Adams, John Alexander Bargeron Battle Beck Beckham Bolster Bowman Brown Calhoun
Games Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Coleman Colwell Connell
Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Gignilliat Glover Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup King Larsen, G. K. Lee Linder Lucas Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mullinax Noble Owens Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Reaves Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Tucker Twiggs Watson White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Blackshear Bray Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Carter Clifton Cooper Culpepper Dover Praser Gammage

Ham Harrison Hill, G. Howard Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard

Logan Long Matthews, D. R. Mostiler Nessmith Nix Oxford Patten, G. C. Rainey Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.

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Shanahan Sizemore Stone Thomason

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Toles Vaughn Waddle

Walker Wall West

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Bailey Banks Baugh Berry Buck Clark, L. Cole Collins Felton Foster, R. L.

Glanton Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Horton Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jones Jordan Kilgore Knight

Lambert Mann Matthews, C. Milford Petro Smith, V. B. Triplett Ware Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 96, nays 52.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 413, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 414. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to place a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be possessed in any county of this State; and for other purposes.

Representative Connell of the 87th moves to amend HB 414 as follows:
By adding following the word "quantity" on line 5 of page 1, the following:
"and number of certain containers".
By striking on line 20 of page 1, the following:
"12 individual containers of distilled spirits of a size smaller than 1/5 gallon",

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and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:

"4 individual containers of distilled spirits of a size of % pint or 2 individual containers of distilled spirits of a size of 1 pint".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Bargeron Battle Bolster Bowman Burruss Calhoun Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Coleman Connell
Cox Crawford Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Glover

Greer Harden Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R.
Irwin Jackson
Jessup Kilgore King Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Lee Linder Lucas Marcus McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mullinax

Owens Parkman Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Tucker West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Blackshear Bray Burton Carlisle Carr Carter Childers

Clifton Cooper Culpepper Dover Edwards, C. W. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat

Glanton Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hill, G. Howard Irvin, J. Johnson, R.

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Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Logan Long Matthews, D. R. Mostiler

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Nessmith Nix Oxford Patten, G. C. Peters Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Shanahan Sizemore Stone Sweat Thomason Toles Triplett Vaughn Walker Wall Ware Watson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Banks Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Brown Buck Clark, L. Cole

Collins Colwell Daugherty Elliott Foster, R. L. Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Horton Jones Knight Lambert

Mann Matthews, C. Milford Noble Parham Parrish Petro Smith, V. B. Twiggs Waddle Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 82, nays 62.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Connell of the 87th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite con stitutional majority to HB 414, as amended.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 259. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue; and for other purposes.

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The following floor substitute, offered by Representatives Connell of the 87th, Larsen of the 119th and Coleman of the 118th, was read and adopted:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Em ployees Retirement System approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue and Depart ment of Natural Resources; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. An Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 15A in its en tirety, and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c), to read as follows:

"(c) Any member subject to the provisions of this Section shall be retired on the last day of the month following the month in which he attains fifty-five (55) years of age; provided, however, that during the years 1974 through 1979, any member subject to the provisions of this Section may be retired on the last day of the month following the year in which he attains the retirement age set forth below.

Year
nineteen hundred seventy-four nineteen hundred seventy-five nineteen hundred seventy-six nineteen hundred seventy-seven nineteen hundred seventy-eight nineteen hundred seventy-nine

Optional Retirement Age
sixty or over fifty-nine fifty-eight fifty-seven fifty-six fifty-five

Any member sixty (60) years of age or over on the effective date of this Amendment to this Act shall be retired on July 31, 1974. During the period 1975-1979, any member who has attained any mandatory retirement age specified in this subsection by January 1 of any year during such period shall be retired on January 31 of such year. The above mandatory retirement ages may be waived for a Conservation Ranger by the Board of Natural Resources or for an alcohol and tobacco officer or agent by the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue as necessary to permit such members who entered service in his respective department on or before Decem ber 31, 1974, to complete service sufficient to provide them with twenty-five (25) years of total creditable service or otherwise as the Commissioner may deem to be in the public interest. Such a member shall be retired on the last day of the month following the month in which he completes such service. The above mandatory retirement ages may also be waived for Conservation Rangers in a

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supervisory classification by the Board of Natural Resources, at its discretion, upon application of such Conservation Rangers or upon the initiation by the Board and for alcohol and tobacco officers or agents in a supervisory classification by the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue, at his discretion, upon application of such alcohol and tobacco officers or agents or upon initiation by the Commissioner; provided, however, that such waivers to members in a supervisory classification shall not be extended to such members who have reached sixty (60) years of age. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any Conservation Ranger in a super visory classification whose supervisory duties are not all or pre dominately in the field of law enforcement or any alcohol and tobacco officer or agent in a supervisory classification whose super visory duties are not all or predominately in the field of law enforcement."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham
Blackshear Bowman Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Dean
Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Poster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harden

Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin
Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Long

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Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Owens Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West Williams Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Clifton Harrison Jackson Johnson, R.

Larsen, G. K. Leonard Phillips, W. R.

Wall Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Bolster Bray Brown Castleberry Crawford Davis Edwards, C. W. Egan Foster, P. W. Glover Ham Hamilton Harris, J. G.

Harris, J. F. Holmes Horton Howell Irvin, J. Jones Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Logan Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Nessmith

Noble Parkman Parrish Petro Pinkston Rainey Shanahan Sigman Thomason Twiggs Ware Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 128, nays 10.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 259, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 314. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 49-601, relating to for whom guardians may be appointed, as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of guardians for persons who are senile, alcoholic, drug addicted or physi cally disabled; to provide for the procedures connected therewith.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 103. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the retirement of the judges and solicitor-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Civil Court, and the judge of the Juvenile Court, so as to provide that the aforesaid Act shall be considered to provide and otherwise to provide that upon 12 years of continuous credited service and paid up contribution the rights of an eligible officer shall fully vest as to his retirement benefits, total and permanent disability benefits, and death benefits for himself and his widow; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 212. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5001, relating to interest on taxes due the State and counties, so as to change the rate of interest; to authorize the county authorities levying a tax to annually set a rate of interest; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 220. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties (600,000 or more) zoning and building inspectors shall have authority to issue citations for persons who shall violate zoning ordinances or building codes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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SB 242. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt sales of tangible per sonal property and services to orphans' homes operated as nonprofit corporations from the taxes imposed by said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 314. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 49-601, relating to for whom guardians may be appointed, so as to provide for the appointment of guardians for persons who are senile, alcoholic, drug addicted or physically disabled; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 282. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Lewis of the 21st and others:
A Bill to create an Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Board; to provide for its responsibilities; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SB 328. By Senator Foster of the 50th :
A Bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Rabun County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 337. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Cherokee County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

SB 338. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Cherokee County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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SR 109. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 110. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County, so as to change the land description of such property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Con ference on the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 239. By Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Kidd of the 25th, Hamilton of the 26th and McGill of the 24th.

The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 74. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women.
The Senate adheres to its disagreement to House substitute and has ap pointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allow ances of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act approved Mar. 16, 1966, so as to provide for compensation for Senate

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and House of Representatives Administration and Assistant Administra tion Floor Leaders.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st and Eldridge of the 7th.

The Senate insists on its amendment to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate, and has appointed a Conference Committee:

SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; to provide an effective date.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Traylor of the 37th, Howard of the 42nd and Barnes of the 33rd.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 145. By Representatives Toles of the 16th, Adams of the 14th and Childers of the 15th: A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of the profession of auctioneering; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
Senate amendment to HB 145:
Amend HB 145 by inserting on Page 3, line 25, after the word "of", the following:
"antiques,".

Representative Adams of the 14th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 145.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Banks Battle Baugh

Beck Bolster Bowman

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Bray Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harrison

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Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Oxford Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Tucker Vaughn Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey Bargeron Beckham
Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Clark, L. Coleman Collins

Colwell Dover Edwards, W. Elliott Felton Gammage Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Horton Jessup Knight Lane, W. J. Lee Long Mann Marcus Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McDonald

Milford Noble Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston

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Rainey Sams Sizemore Smith, V. B. Townsend Triplett

Twiggs Waddle Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 130, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 145 was agreed to.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 286. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Holloway of the 12th, Button of the 9th and others:
A Bill to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for tax ation, determining the applicable rates therefor and collecting the ad valorem tax imposed thereon; to provide for all matters relative thereto.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 182. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System so as to make certain persons members of the retirement system and to allow such person to establish prior service credits under the retirement system; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retirement System, approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 416), an Act approved April 14, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 917), an Act approved April 18, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1197), and an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1242), so as to make certain persons members of the retirement system and to allow such persons

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to establish prior service credits under the retirement system; to pro vide for a procedure for establishing such prior service credits; to pro vide for notification; 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 Public School Employees' Retire ment System, approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 416), an Act approved April 14, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 917), an Act approved April 18, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1197), and an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1242), is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 5 a new subsection, to be designated subsection (g), to read as follows:

"(g) Any provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who was 60 years of age or older on January 1, 1975, who on January 1, 1970, had at least 14 years of service as a public school employee and who becomes employed as a public school em ployee at any time during the period beginning with the effective date of this subsection and ending July 1, 1975, shall become a mem ber and may establish prior service credit under subsection (b) of this Section, notwithstanding the fact that he was not a public school employee at any time between January 1, 1970, and July 1, 1970. Within 30 days after the effective date of this subsection, the Board shall inform all public school systems in the State of the provisions of this subsection."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective whenever the General Assembly appropriates the necessary funds to implement the provisions of this Act.

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

Representative Harden of the 154th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 182.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Battle Baugh Beck Bolster

Bray Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clifton

Cole Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin

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Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray

Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Beckham Berry Blackshear Bowman Brown Buck Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Coleman
Collins
Colwell
Daugherty
Dover

Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Gammage Hamilton Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howard
Irvin, R.
Jessup
King
Knight
Lambert
Lane, W. J.

Long Mann Marcus Matthews, C. McDonald Milford Nessmith Nix Noble Parrish Petro
Phillips, L. L.
Phillips, R. T.
Pinkston
Randall
Sams
Scott

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Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 122, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 182 was agreed to.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 82. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Holloway of the 12th, Sutton of the 9th, Banks of 17th and Robinson of 27th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to enact legislation treating any and all mobile homes as a separate class of property from other classes of tangi ble property for ad valorem tax purposes and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property and to enact legislation consistent herewith to prevent any person, firm or corporation from escaping payment of their fair share of ad valorem taxes on said mobile homes.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 74. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women; and for other purposes.

The following Amendment was read:
Senate Amendment to HB 74:
Amend HB 74 on page 1, line 23, by adding at the end the following:
"Absences from their employment incurred by teachers and principals due to jury duty shall be excused absences and such ab sences shall not be charged to the teachers' or principals' accumu lated sick leave."

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Representative Larsen of the 27th moved that the House disagree to the Sen ate amendment.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 74 was disagreed to.

Representative Parkman of the 66th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HB 1042. By Representative Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 61, relating to landlords and tenants, so as to change the provisions relating to the rights of tenants; to provide that a tenant for residential purposes shall have certain rights; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the fol lowing Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
SR 108. By Senator Riley of the 1st: A Resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Ga., to grant and convey to Marcona Terminal Company, a Nevada Corporation, its successors and assigns, including Savannah Port Authority, a body corporate and politic created by Act of the Georgia General Assembly, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Ga. and lo cated in Chatham County, Ga.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 851. By Representatives Cole of the 6th, Burruss of the 21st, Pinkston of the 100th, Buck of the 95th and Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to provide for retained amounts on certain water and sewer con tracts; to provide for an alternate escrow procedure for such retention; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck
Beckham Blackshear Buck
Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover

Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Mann McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford

Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves
Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow
Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend
Triplett Tucker Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams
Williamson Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Childers Childs Dixon

Dover Edward, C. W. Evans, W. D.

Karrh Sizemore Sweat

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Battle Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Carlisle Clark, L. Daugherty Elliott Fraser Gignilliat Greer Hamilton

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Horton Howell Irwin Jordan Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, C.

Matthews, D. R. Miles Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Shanahan Stone Toles Twiggs Vaughn Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 10.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 851 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 971. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Waddle of the 113th, Kreeger of the 21st and others:
A Bill comprehensively to revise and codify the laws of this State regulating the practice of professional engineering and the practice of land surveying; to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions and trades, so as to codify the laws relating to professional engineering and land surveying as Code Chapter 84-21; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Industry moves to amend HB 971 as follows:
By striking subsection (d), lines 26 through 29, page 6; and in serting the following in lieu thereof. . . .
d) The board shall recommend to the Secretary of State the employment or appointment, and the Secretary of State shall appoint or employ such personnel, including but not limited to an executive director, or may contract for the services thereof, as may be neces sary to assist the Board in exercising or performing any and all of the powers, duties and obligations set forth in this chapter.
and, by striking the words from subsection (b), page 9, lines 31 and 32, "(i) Graduate in a curriculum of not less than four years or a four or more year"

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And substituting in lieu thereof. ....

"(i) Graduate in an engineering curriculum of not less than four years or a four or more year in"

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Burruss of the 21st moves to amend HB 971 as follows:
1. By striking lines 4 through 9 on page 10 thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c) (i) Earn an associate degree, or its equivalent, in an engi neering technology curriculum of not less than two years from a school or college approved by the Board; and
(ii) Acquire not less than six years of experience in engineering work of a nature satisfactory to the Board; and
(iii) Pass a written examination in fundamental engineering subjects (Engineering-in-Training Examination) ; or
(d) (i) Acquire not less than eight years of experience in en gineering work of a nature satisfactory to the Board; and
(ii) Pass a written examination in fundamental engineering subjects (Engineer in-Training Examination)."
2. By striking from line 26 on page 10 thereof, the following:
"or (c)".
3. By striking lines 2 through 14 on page 11 thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c) (i) Obtain certification by the Board as an Engineer-inTraining under subsection (c) of Code Section 84-2110; and
(ii) Acquire a specific record of not less than four years ex perience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the Board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and
(iii) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (Professional Engineers Examination) ; or
(d) (i) Obtain certification by the Board as an Engineer-inTraining under subsection (d) of Code Section 84-2110; and

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(ii) Acquire a specific record of not less than seven years ex perience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the Board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(iii) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (Professional Engineers Examination); or

(e) (i) Graduate in an engineering or related science curricu lum of not less than four academic years; and

(ii) Acquire a specific record of not less than sixteen years experience in engineering work, of which at least eight years have been in responsible charge of important engineering work, of a character satisfactory to the Board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(iii) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (Professional Engineers Examination)."

An amendment, offered by Representative Karrh of the 106th, was read and ost.

The following amendment was read and adopted.
Representative Phillips of the 120th moves to amend HB 971 by deleting on page 15, line 3, the words, "Six years", and inserting in lieu thereof the words, "Four years".

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Edwards of the 20th moves to amend HB 971 as follows:
By striking on lines 4 and 5 of page 22 the following:
", and which does not affect the safeguarding of life, health or property".
By striking on lines 4 and 5 of page 23 the following:
"or property lines" .

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Cole Collins Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Gignilliat
Glanton
Glover
Greer
Ham
Harden
Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix
Noble
Owens
Oxford

Parham Parkman Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Carter Coleman Colwell Culpepper

Dover Hawkins Irwin Larson, W. W.

Phillips, L. L. Sizemore Smith, V. B. Twiggs

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Beckham Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Carr Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Dean Dixon Egan

Evans, B. Felton Fraser Gammage Hamilton Harris, J. G. Hill G. Horton Howell Irvin, J. Johnson, W. R. Lucas Matthews, C.

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McDonald McKinney Milford Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, W. R. Ross Sams Thomason Thompson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 128, nays 13.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 971, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HB 893. By Representatives Lane of the 81st, Cole of the 6th, Sweat of the 150th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation so as to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation or the Deputy Commissioner of Transportation to simul' taneously serve as State Highway Engineer; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron
Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear

Bolster Bowman Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun
Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Child Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman

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Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson

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Jessup Johnson, R.
Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Peters

Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B.
Smyre Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Beckham

Berry Bray Buck

Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W.

Evans, B.

Foster, P. W.

Gignilliat

<,

Ham

Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Leggett Marcus
Matthews, C.
McKinney
Patten, G. C.
Patten, R. L.
Pinkston

Ross Smith, J. R. Snow Stone Taggart Townsend
Wall
Wheeler
White
Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 893 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 820. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act" so as to change the amount of the annual license fee; to provide for additional requirements for licenses; to provide for bonds or deposits; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act", approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 561), as amended, so as to change the amount of the annual license fee; to provide for additional requirements for licenses; to pro vide for bonds or deposits; to provide for minimum capital requirements; to provide for the conditions, practices and procedures in connection therewith; to change the provisions relating to penalties; to provide for additional grants or reasons for which the commissioner may revoke or suspend the license of any premium finance company; to provide for examination of certain books or records on the premises of the licensee; to provide for the expenses of any on the premises examination and the payment thereof; to change the amount of certain fines and penalties; to provide that any premium finance company who enters into a premium finance agreement under the provisions of this Act shall notify the insurer whose premiums are being financed of the existence of such an agreement within a certain period; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. That Act is hereby amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. Licenses. No person shall engage in the business of financing insurance premiums in this State without first having obtained a license as a premium finance company from the Commis sioner. Any person who shall engage in the business of financing insurance premiums in this State without obtaining a license as provided hereunder shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00.

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The annual license fee shall be $250.00. Licenses may be renewed
from year to year as of March 1 of each year upon payment of the fee of $250.00. The fee for said license shall be paid to the Com missioner for the use of the State.

Before any licensee changes his address he shall return his license to the Commissioner who shall endorse the license indicating the change.

The person to whom the license or the renewal thereof may be issued shall file sworn answers, subject to the penalties of perjury, to such interrogatories as the Commissioner may require. The Com missioner shall have authority, at any time, to require the applicant
fully to disclose the identity of all stockholders, partners, officers and employees, and he may, in his discretion, refuse to issue or renew a license in the name of any firm, partnership or corporation
if he is not satisfied that any officer, employee, stockholder, or partner thereof who may materially influence the applicant's con duct meets the standards of this Act."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding, following Section 4, a new Section 4.1, to read as follows:

"Section 4.1. Additional requirements for a license; bond or deposit; minimum capital. From and after March 1, 1976, no license shall be issued to any applicant for a license or renewal license under this Act unless such applicant:

(a) Shall possess and thereafter maintain a minimum balance of at least five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars in its capital account as shown in its annual report to the Commissioner; provided, how ever, the Commissioner shall in his discretion require such higher amounts of capital as he deems necessary for the protection of the
public; and

(b) Shall deposit with the Commissioner securities acceptable to the Commissioner in the amount of twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars; or

(c) Shall file with the Commissioner a bond to be approved by the Commissioner and made payable to the Commissioner or his successor in office executed by such applicant as principal and by a corporate surety authorized to do business in this State in the penal sum of twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars conditioned that the licensee will conduct his business in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the laws of this State, and that the licensee will properly account for all monies collected in connection therewith. Such bond shall remain in full force and effect until the surety is released from liability by the Commissioner or until the bond is cancelled by the surety and no such bond shall be cancelled or terminated unless prior to such cancellation or termination thirty (30) days written notice is filed with the Commissioner."

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Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows:

"Section 6. Revocation and suspension of licenses. The Commis sioner may revoke or suspend the license of any premium finance company when and if after investigation the Commissioner finds that;

(a) Any license issued to such company was obtained by fraud;

(b) There was any misrepresentation in the application for the license;
(c) The holder of such license has otherwise shown himself untrustworthy or incompetent to act as a premium finance com pany;
(d) The holder of such license has misappropriated, converted, illegally withheld, or refused to pay over upon proper demand any monies entrusted to the holder in its fiduciary capacity belonging to an insurer or insured;

(e) The holder is found to be in an unsound condition or in such condition as to render the future transaction of business in this State hazardous to the public.

(f) Such company has violated any of the provisions of this Act. Before the Commissioner shall revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of any premium finance company, he shall give to such person an opportunity to be fully heard and to introduce evidence in his behalf. In lieu of revoking or suspending the license for any of the causes enumerated in this Section, after hearing, as herein provided, the Commissioner shall have the authority to place the premium finance company on probation for a period of time not to exceed one year and may subject such company to a penalty of not more than $1,000.00 for each offense when, in his judgment, he finds that the public interest would not be harmed by the continued operation of such company. The amount of any such penalty shall be paid by such company to the Commissioner for the use of the State. At any hearing provided by this Section, the Commissioner shall have authority to administer oaths to witnesses. Anyone testi fying falsely, after having been administered such oath, shall be
subject to the penalty of perjury.

Any action of the Commissioner in refusing to issue or renew a license shall be subject to review as provided in Chapter 56-2."

Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 7 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows:
"Section 7. Books and records. Every licensee shall maintain records of its premium finance transactions and the said records

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shall be open to examination and investigation by the Commissioner. The Commissioner may, at any time, require any licensee to bring such records as he may direct to the Commissioner's office for ex amination, or if he deems it necessary, the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative may conduct an examination of such records on the premises of the licensee. The expense of any on-the-
premise examination shall be borne by the licensee, but shall not exceed two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars.

Every licensee shall preserve its records of such premium fi nance transactions, including cards used in a card system, for at least three years after making the final entry in respect to any premium finance agreement. The preservation of records in photo graphic form shall constitute compliance with this requirement."

Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding, following Sec tion 14, a new Section 14.1 to read as follows:

"Section 14.1. Existence of Agreement; notification of insur ers. Any premium finance company which enters into a premium finance agreement under the provisions of this Act shall notify the insurer whose premiums are being financed of the existence of such agreement within twenty (20) days of the date such agreement
is signed.

Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D.
Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Baile Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bowman
Bray Brown

Burruss
Burton Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole
Coleman Colwell

Connell
Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.
Egan Elliott

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King

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Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey

Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Calhoun.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Berry Buck Carlisle Clark, L. Collins Evans, B. Gammage Harris, J. G. Hawkins Hill, G. Horton

Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Keyton Lambert Larsen, W. W. Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, C. Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Pinkston

Randall Ross Rush Scott Sigman Stone Toles Townsend Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 1.

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

HB 707. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Murphy of the 18th, Wood of the 9th and others:
A Bill to amend the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", so as to change the definition of the term "owner" as used in said Act to include associations of persons in whose names taxicabs are registered; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey
Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck
Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun Carnes
Carrell Carter
Castleberry Chance Childers Childs
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Colwell Connell Cooper Cox
Crawford

Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean
Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Elliott
Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham
Hamilton Harden
Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jackson Jessup
Johnson, W. R.

Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore
King Knight Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Lee Leonard Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney
Miles Milford
Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble
Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, R. T.
Phillips, W. R.

Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

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Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Howard Irvin, R.

Leggett Petro

Sams Ware

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Berry Buck Burruss Carlisle Carr Coleman Collins Edwards, W. Egan Foster, R. L. Gammage Greer Harris, J. G. Hawkins

Hill, G. Horton Howell Irwin Johnson, R. Keyton Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Linder Long Lucas Matthews, C. Nix Patten, R. L.

Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Scott Sigman Stone Thomason Toles Townsend Walker Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 6.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 707 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 762. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-828, relating to forfeitures under the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act", so as to provide for forfeiture of conveyances in which certain amounts of marijuana is found; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend HB 762 as follows: Delete on line 25, "four (4) ounces or less of marijuana" and add: "one (1) ounce or less of marijuana".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Battle Beckham Blackshear
Carr Clifton Cole Colwell Cooper Crawford Dover Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Harris, J. F.

Harrison Howard Irvin, J. Irwin Karrh Knight Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Logan McCollum

Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Petro Sheats Sigman Sizemore Tolbert Twiggs Walker Wall

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty
Collins Connell

Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, D. W. Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Glanton Glover Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson

Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Linder Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. Miles Milford Mostiler Noble Oxford Par ham Parkman Parrish

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Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Sams Scott Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles

Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Buck Burton Clark, L. Coleman Cox Edwards, C. W. Elliott Gammage Greer

Ham Harris, J. G. Hill, G. Horton Jones Keyton Lambert Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney

Patten, R. L. Pinkston Ross Rush Stone Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 114.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Randall of the 101st, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Beck
Bolster

Bowman Bray
Burruss Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr
Carrell

Carter Castleberry
Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton
Cole

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Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin

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Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney
Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Noble Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters

Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Baugh Beckham Blackshear Brown Calhoun Childs

Dover Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Lucas Nessmith Nix

Owens Petro Phillips, W. R. Randall Scott Toles Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Berry Buck Coleman

Cox Elliott Gammage Ham

Hamilton Harris, J. G. Hill, G. Horton

Keyton Matthews, C. McDonald Parham Patten, R. L.

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Pinkston Ross Rush Stone

Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 134, nays 21.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
By unanimous consent, HB 762 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Representative Toles of the 16th stated that he intended to vote "nay" on the passage of HB 762.
HR 243-984. By Representatives Harden of the 154th and Leggett of the 153rd: A Resolution abandoning certain propery in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia; for use by the Brunswick Port Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes

Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Da vis Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B.

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Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

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Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray

Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Berry Brown Buck Carlisle Chance Coleman
Cox Crawford Egan Elliott Gammage
Ham Harris, J. G.

Hill, G. Irwin Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Jordan Kilgore King
Lambert Lane, W. J.
Marcus Matthews, C. Patten, R. L. Pinkston
Richardson

Ross Rush Sams Shanahan Smith, V. B. Stone Taggart Watson West Wheeler White Williams
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 139, nays 0.

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

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Representative King of the 96th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the adoption of HR 243-984 and that had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

SB 104. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 88-508.2, relating to epxenses for hearings held as a part of incompetency proceedings, as amended, so as to change certain fees; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis, W.

Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones

Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Petro

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Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Sheats Sigman

Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker

Vaughn
Waddle Walker Ware West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Childers

Harris, B. B. Irwin

Russell, J. Wall

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Berry Buck Chance Clark, L. Coleman Cox Crawford Dean Dover Gignilliat Glanton Harris, J. G. Hill, G.

Horton Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Knight Matthews, C. McDonald Milford Mullinax Nix Parham Patten, R. L. Pinkston Rainey

Richardson Ross Rush Shanahan Smith, V. B. Stone Toles Townsend Twiggs Watson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 134, nays 6.

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

HB 841. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Bray of the 70th, Larsen of the 119th and others:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the payment for telecommunication services; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to make or possess any apparatus, equipment or electronic device designed, adapted or used or for commission of a theft of telecommunication service or to conceal the existence or place of origin or destination of any telecom munication; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Sweat of the 150th moves to amend HB 841 by striking on line 5, Section 3, page 3, the word, "felony" and substituting

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in lieu thereof the word, "misdemeanor," and by striking the figure, "$5,000.00" and substituting the figure "$1,000.00" on line 6, page 3 and by striking the word, "five" and substituting the word, "one."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Baugh Beck Bray Burton Calhoun Carrell Carter Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hays Hudson Irvin, R. Irwin Jessup Keyton King Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Miles Nessmith Noble Oxford Parham

Parrish Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Reaves Russell, J. Scott Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Sweat Taggart Thomason Triplett Tucker Waddle Walker Watson West Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Bargeron Beckham Bolster Carlisle Carnes Carr Childers Clark, L. Cooper Cox Davis, W. Dover

Edwards, C. W.
Elliott Evans, W. D. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harris, B. B. Harrison Hawkins Holmes Howard Howell Hutchinson

Irvin, J. Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder

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Matthews, D. R. McCollum Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Parkman

Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Richardson Tolbert Toles Twiggs

Vaughn Wall Ware Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Battle Berry Blackshear Bowman Brown Buck Burruss Castleberry Cole Edwards, W. Egan Felton

Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Johnson, R. Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Owens Patten, R. L. Peters Pinkston Rainey

Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Snow Stone Thompson Townsend Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 77, nays 64.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Bray of the 70th and Hill of the 127th move to amend HB 841 by striking the words, "by the use of any fraudulent scheme" on lines 19 and 20, page 1, and inserting such words after the word, "unlawful" on line 14, page 1.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Alexander of the 38th moves to amend HB 841 by deleting from line 16 and line 17 the following, "the lawful changes, in whole or in part, for any telephone or telegraph service of for".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered.

Due to mechanical malfunction, the roll call could not be verified.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 120.

The amendment was lost.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Bowman of the 103rd moves to amend HB 841 as follows: Add to line 21, page 1, after "device" the sentence, "Amateur radio repeater operation involving a dial interconnect is not covered by this Act."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 102, nays 29.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Hill of the 127th moves to amend HB 841 by striking Section C at page 2 in its entirety and re-designating other Sections accordingly.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Bowman Brown Burruss Games Carter Chance Childs Clark, Betty Collins Daugherty

Dean Dent Evans, B. Glover Hamilton Hatcher Hill, B. L. Holmes Leonard Lucas McKinney

Miles Patten, R. L. Phillips, W. R. Randall Scott Smyre Sweat Taggart White Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bray Burton

Calhoun Carlisle Carrell Castleberry Childers Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford

Culpepper Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.
Fraser Gammage Gignilliat

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Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hays Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish
Patten, G. C. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Ray

Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Thompson Tolbert Toles Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Buck Carr Edwards, W. Greer Harris, J. G. Hill, G. Horton Irwin

Keyton Larsen, W. W. Logan Long Matthews, C. McDonald Owens Pinkston Ross

Rush Sheats Stone Thomason Townsend Triplett Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 121.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster
Bowman Bray Brown Burruss
Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat

Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton
Harden Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell
Hudson Hutchinson
Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.
Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King
Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K.
Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler

Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham
Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Smyre Snow Sweat Thomason Thompson
Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Chance

Daugherty

Taggart

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Berry Buck Harris, J. G. Hill, G. Horton

Matthews, C. McKinney Pinkston Ross Rush

Stone Townsend Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 160, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, amended.
By unanimous consent, HB 841, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:
HR 301. By Representative Harris of the 8th: A Resolution relative to adjournment.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for considera tion and read the third time:
HB 825. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Vaughn of the 57th: A Bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to pro vide for a Bureau of Industry and Trade within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a Bureau of Community Affairs within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a Commissioner of Industry and Trade; to provide for a Commissioner of Community Affairs; to provide for the reorganization of the functions

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within the Department of Community Development; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015), so as to provide for a Bureau of Industry and Trade within the Department of Com munity Development; to provide for a Bureau of Community Affairs within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a Commissioner of Industry and Trade; to provide for a Commissioner of Community Affairs; to provide for the reorganization of the functions within the Department of Community Development; to provide an effec tive date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Section 703 of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015, 1043), is amended by striking the same in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 703. Bureau of Industry and Trade.--There is hereby created within the Department of Community Development a Bu reau of Industry and Trade to promote and encourage the responsible development of industry, trade and tourism. The Bureau of Industry and Trade shall have such additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board of Community Development. The Board shall appoint a Commissioner of Industry and Trade who shall be the executive officer and administrative head of the Bu reau."
Section 2. Section 704 of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015, 1043), is amended by striking the same in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 704. Bureau of Community Affairs.--There is hereby created within the Department of Community Development a Bureau of Community Affairs to promote within this State the orderly development of community services and related affairs. The Bureau of Community Affairs shall have such additional duties as may be assigned by the Board of Community Development. The Board shall appoint a Commissioner of Community Affairs who shall be the executive officer and administrative head of the Bureau. All of the functions previously transferred from the Bureau of State Planning and Community Affairs by the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 to the Division of Community Affairs--Department of Industry and Trade are assigned to the Bureau of Community Affairs."

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Section 3. The Executive Reorganization Act of 1972, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015) is amended by adding a new Section immediately following Section 705 to be designated as Section 706 to read as follows:
"Section 706. The duties and responsibilities of the Depart ment of Community Development shall be assigned by the Board to one of the two Bureaus provided for in this Act."

Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins, M. Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty

Davis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawking Hays
Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R.

Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L.
Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. L. Phillips, W. R.

Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R.

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Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker

Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson White Williamson Wilson

Voting in the negative was Representative Calhoun.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Blackshear
Burruss Childs Cole Dover Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Harris, J. G. Horton Howell Irvin, J.

Knight Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Matthews, C. McKinney Nix Patten, G. C. Petro Pinkston Ross Rush

Sams Shanahan Sigman Smith, V. B. Townsend West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 143, nays 1.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 825, by substitute, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HB 990. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Commerce so as to provide for the membership of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Community Development by April 1, 1979; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell
Connell
Cooper
Cox
Crawford
Culpepper
Daugherty
Davis
Dent
Dixon
Dover
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Pelton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Fraser
Gammage
Gignilliat
Glanton
Greer
Ham

Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. ' Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton
Kilgore
King
Knight
Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
Miles
Milford
Mostiler
Mullinax

Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore
Smith, J. R.
Snow
Stone
Sweat
Taggart
Thompson
Tolbert
Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
West
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Burruss Carrell Childs Coleman Dean

Egan Evans, B. Glover Horton Howell Larsen, W. W. Lee Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Phillips, W. R. Ross

Rush Sams Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Thomason Townsend Wheeler Williams Wood Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

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

Representative Wood of the 9th stated that he had heen called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 990 and that had he heen present he would have voted "aye" thereon.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the House amendment thereto:

SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Representative Clifton of the 107th moved that the House insist upon its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to SB 243 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members thereof:

Representatives Clifton of the 107th, Lane of the 81st and Nessmith of the 82nd:

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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Under the general order of business, establsihed by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 138. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 93, relating to the Georgia Public Service Commission, so as to create the Office of Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for the appointment, compensation, expenses, qualifications, term, duties and powers of the Consumers' Utility Counsel.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend SB 138 by striking "two" and substitute "five" on line 26, page 2, and by adding after line 10, page 5, the following: "93-307A. Violation of Section 93-301A(b) shall constitute a felony punishable by imprisonment for a term of not less than 1 nor more than 5 years and/or by a fine of not more than $5,000."

An amendment, offered by Representative Bolster of the 30th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter

Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard

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Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B.

Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative were Representatives Egan and Sams.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey
Berry Bray Brown Buck Burruss

Childs Dean Horton Howell Knight Matthews, C. McKinney

Petro Randall Ross Rush Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 158, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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Representative Bailey of the 72nd requested the Journal record his vote as "aye" on the passage of SB 138, as amended.

By unanimous consent, SB 138, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HB 138. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1, relating to the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on certain transactions involving real property so as to create and preserve opportunities for Georgians to obtain loans to buy homes and to otherwise deal in and encumber real estate and interest therein by eliminating the legal maximum rate of interest in transactions; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 57, relating to interest and usury, as amended, so as to create and preserve opportunities for Georgians to obtain loans to buy homes and to otherwise deal in and encumber real estate and interests therein by changing the legal maxi mum reate of interest in transactions, (whether original transactions or renewal or extension transactions) where the security for any loan, charge, reserve, advance or advances of money, or forbearance to en force collection of money, purchase price, installment obligation or obli gation, is or includes a first security deed against certain real property or an interest therein; to define certain terms; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, due to economic conditions, rates of interest have sub stantially increased in the market area to the extent that many citizens are finding it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain loans for the pur chase of homes at rates set by Georgia law; and
WHEREAS, in the future such rates are expected to increase ac cording to demand and loans may be harder, if not impossible, for bor rowers to obtain; and
WHEREAS, this Act is expected to promote and make possible the purchase of homes by Georgians, all to the benefit of this State and of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is determined that the passage of this Act will create and preserve better opportunities for Georgians to obtain funds for the purchase of homes and to otherwise deal in and encumber real estate.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Title 57, relating to interest and usury, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section immediately following Code Section 57-101.1, to be designated Code Section 57-101.2, to read as follows:

"57-101.2 Maximum interest rate on home loans.-- (a) Notwith standing any other provisions of this Code, Title, or any other Acts to the contrary, the legal maximum rate of interest in transactions where the security given for any loan, charge, reserve, advance of money, or forbearance to enforce a claim for the collection of money, purchase price, installment obligation or other obligation (hereinafter collectively referred to as 'obligation') in respect to which the obligation is substantially secured by real property or an interest therein in the form of a first security deed on a home shall be ten percent per annum. Provided, however, that the rate of interest for a loan, the repayment of which is guaranteed by the Veterans Administration pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. 1203), or insured by the Federal Housing Admin istration pursuant to the provisions of Subchapter II of Chapter 13 of Title 12 of the United States Code Annotated, may exceed ten percent per annum; and provided further that amounts paid to or contracted to be paid to the lender by persons other than the bor rower shall not be considered interest and shall not be taken into account in the calculation of interest.

(b) The terms 'first security deed', 'first mortgage' and 'first security instrument', as used in this Code Section, mean a security deed, mortgage or security instrument which is prior and paramount in lien to any other security deed, mortgage or security instrument upon the same real property or interest in real property.

(c) The term 'substantially secured' means and shall include transactions secured by real estate as described in this Code Section whether or not the market value of the real estate is greater or less than the obligation secured, but it shall not include transactions where the real estate security is only an incident to the creation of the obligation and is not primarily relied upon by the obligee at the inception of the obligation.

(d) The term 'home', as used in subsection (a) of this Code Section, means real estate upon which there is located one or more single-family dwellings, or dwelling units, for not more than four families in the aggregate.

(e) The foregoing subsection shall apply to all such trans actions and renewals and extensions of prior transactions entered into after the effective date of this Code Section.

(f) Nothing contained in this Code Section shall be construed to amend, modify, supersede or repeal any Code Section under the

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Georgia Industrial Loan Act, approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 431), as now or hereafter amended, which limits and con trols the amount and method of charging, contracting for, collecting and receiving interest, fees and other charges by licenseees (as de fined therein).

(g) For the purpose of this Title, it is declared to be the intent of the Legislature and the existing law of Georgia that the rate of interest shall be computed upon the assumption that the debt will be paid according to the agreed terms and will not be paid before the end of the agreed term. Any sums of money reserved or taken for the loan or forbearance which are in the nature of and taken into account in the calculation of interest, even though paid at one time, shall be spread over the stated term of the loan for the purpose of determining the rate of interest permissible under this Title."

Section 2.- In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, 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 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The previous question was ordered.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee sub stitute to HB 138 by adding at the end of line 1, page 3 the following: "Provided however that on all home loans, the borrower shall be allowed to choose the attorney to check the title, prepare loan documents, and close the loan and any lender not complying with this provision shall for feit all interest on said loan. Said attorney need only be certified by a title insurance company authorized to do business in Georgia."
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Baugh Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Calhoun Carlisle Carrell Carter Chance Childers Coleman Collins
Cooper Crawford Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards Elliott Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Gammage

Glover Ham Hamilton Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leonard Logan Long Lucas Matthews, D. R. Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix

Noble Parkman Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sheats Sizemore Smyre Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Twiggs Wall Ware Watson White Williams Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Bargeron Battle Beck Bray Buck Burton Carnes Carr Castleberry Cole Connell Cox Culpepper Davis Edwards, C. W. Egan Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat

Glanton Greer Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howard Hutchinson Jackson Johnson, R. Jones Kilgore King Knight Lambert Linder Mann Marcus McCollum

McDonald Milford Owens Oxford Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Richardson Shanahan Sigman Smith, V. B. Snow Taggart Townsend Triplett Tucker Waddle Walker Whitmire Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Berry Burruss Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Colwell Fraser Harris, J. F. Horton

Howell Irwin Jordan Kreeger Leggett Matthews, C. McKinney Parham Parrish Petro

Ross Rush Scott Smith, J. R. Tolbert Vaughn West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 88, nays 62.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 138 by changing the semi-colon on line 29, page 2, to a period and by striking lines 30, 31 and 32, page 2, and by striking line 1, page 3.
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 138 by striking all of line 5, page 4, except the first 4 words thereof and by striking all of lines 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, page 4.
Representative Hill of the 127th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 138 by striking lines 15 through lines 25 on page 1 and lines 1 through 6 on page 2.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Childers of the 15th, Ware of the 68th and Russell of the 64th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 138 as follows:
By renumbering Sections 3 and 4 as Sections 4 and 5, respectively, and by adding a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. Unless extended or otherwise continued in effect prior to such date by further action of the General Assembly, then this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety as of July 1, 1977. If the General Assembly fails to take further action, and this Act is repealed as provided herein on July 1, 1977, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the status of the law effected by the provisions of this Act shall be the same as if this Act never became law."

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Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question on HB 138.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Battle Beck Bolster Buck Burruss Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childs Cole Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper Davis Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hawkins Irvin, R. Irwin Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Leonard Linder

Mann Marcus McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Owens Pinkston Reaves Shanahan Sigman Snow Taggart Tolbert Townsend Triplett Waddle Walker Whitmire Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beckham Blackshear Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carter Childers Clark Coleman Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean

Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glover Ham Hamilton Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jessup Johnson, W. R. Keyton

King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Logan Long Lucas Matthews, D. R. Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.

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Rainey Ray Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sizemore Smith, J. R.

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Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Tucker

Twiggs Wall Ware Watson White Williams Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Berry Brown Clark, L. Clifton Harden Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Horton

Howell Jackson Jordan Leggett Matthews, C. McKinney Parham Petro Phillips, L. L.

Randall Ross Rush Scott Sheats Vaughn West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 63, nays 90.

The motion was lost.

Representative Egan of the 25th moved that HB 138, by substitute, and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Battle Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Cole Collins Colwell

Cooper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Greer Harden Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins

Hutchinson Irvin, R. Kilgore Knight Lambert Leonard Linder Marcus McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler Owens Patten, G. C. Richardson Scott Shanahan

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Sigman Snow Taggart

Tolbert Townsend Waddle

Walker Ware

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beckham Blackshear Buck Burton Calhoun Carter Chance Childers
Coleman Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Dean Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glover Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hays Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Logan Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McKinney Miles Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Oxford Parkham Parrish Patten, R. L.

Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Wall Watson White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Berry Clark, L. Clifton Hamilton Harris, J. F. Horton

Howell Johnson, R. Jordan Keyton Leggett Matthews, C. Parham

Petro Randall Ross Rush West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 59, nays 100.

The motion was lost.

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The Russell et al amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative King of the 96th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 138 by adding a new Section 2: "The borrower may select the attorney who closes his loan and the lender must so notify the borrower." and by renumbering subsequent sections.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives :

Banks Bargeron Beck Beckham Buck Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Chance Childs Cole Coleman Connell Cooper Cox Davis Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B.
Foster, R. L.
Gignilliat
Glanton
Greer
Ham
Harden
Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G.

Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Howard Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Kilgore King Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Leonard Linder Mann Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
Miles
Mostiler
Mullinax
Nessmith

Nix Owens Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Reaves Richardson Sams Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Snow Sweat Taggart Tolbert Toles Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Waddle
Ware
Whitmire
Williamson
Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Clark, Betty Collins Colwell Crawford Culpepper Dean Dent

Dixon Dover Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glover Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Hudson Irwin Johnson, W. R. Keyton Knight Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Logan Long Lucas McKinney Milford

Noble Oxford Parkman Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Ray Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Stone Thomason Thompson Twiggs Vaughn Walker Wall Watson White Williams Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Carr Clark, L. Clifton Daugherty Felton Hamilton

Harris, J. F. Horton Howell Jordan Leggett Matthews, C. Petro

Randall
Ross Rush West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 88, nays 72.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Greer of the 43rd served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action failing to give the requisite consti tutional majority, to HB 138, by substitute, as amended.

HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the

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certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Education Committee moves to amend H.B. 671 on Page 2, Line 7 as follows:
After the words prescribed training add the language "Teachers already certificated in Georgia shall have until their re-certification date to comply with this act."

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Childs of the 51st moves to amend HB 671 by adding a new Section 2 to read:
"Anyone taking this course shall receive credit toward certifica tion and instep raises for this course.",
And by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3.

An amendment, offered by Representative White of the 132nd, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Coleman of the 118th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative King of the 96th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative White of the 132nd, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey

Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh

Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman

Brown Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Cole Coleman Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans Felton Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harrison

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Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Lee Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman

Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Tolbert Toles Townsend Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Buck Castleberry Colwell Evans Ham

Harris, B. B. Howard Hudson Irwin Leonard

Miles Milford Phillips, W. R. Sizemore White

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Beck Berry Bray Burruss Carrell Clark, L.

Clifton Collins Connell Dent Dixon Dover Foster, R. L.

Gignilliat Harris, J. F. Horton Howell Jones King Lambert

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Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Matthews, C. McCollum McDonald McKinney Mostiler

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Nessmith Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Ross Rush Smith, J. R. Smyre

Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Triplett Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 118, nays 15.

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

Representative Connell of the 87th requested the Journal record his vote as ''aye" on the passage of HB 671, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 671, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HR 143-606. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th and White of the 132nd:
A Resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the new Judge of the Superior Court of the Dougherty judicial Circuit with certain books; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Battle Beck Beckham Bowman Brown Buck Burton Carnes Carr

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Cole Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty

Davis Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham

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Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Holmes Howard Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Kilgore Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Linder

Logan Lucas Mann McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams

Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Thompson Tolbert Tucker Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Karrh.

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Baugh Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carrell Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Connell Culpepper Dean Dent Dixon Dover Egan Evans, B. Felton Fraser

Gignilliat Harris, J. F. Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Jones Keyton King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Long Marcus Matthews, C. Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles

Nessmith Noble Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Richardson Ross Rush Scott Sizemore Smith, J. R. Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Toles Townsend Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 98, nays 1.

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

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute to the House substitute thereto:

SB 131. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.

The following House substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to completely and exhaustively revise, super sede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to prescribe the func tions, powers and duties of the Board; to provide for the compensation of the members of the Board; to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner; to provide for the appointment of the Commis sioner; to provide for financing the State Merit System; to provide for a classified and unclassified service; to provide Merit System coverage of legislative employees; to provide for employee appeals procedures for adverse actions; to provide for payroll certification procedures; to pro vide for action by the State Auditor on payroll exceptions; to provide for operational audits of the State Merit System; to provide for the sub mission of statistical data to the State Merit System by departments; to provide for an Advisory Council for Personnnel Administration; to provide for continued rights of State Merit System personnel; to provide an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Declaration of Purpose, (a) It is the purpose of this Act to establish in the State a system of personnel administration based on merit principles and scientific methods governing the classification of positions and the employment, conduct, movement and separation of public officers and employees. It is also the purpose of this Act to build a career service in government which will attract, select and retain the best of our citizens on merit, free from coercive political influences, with incentives in the form of equal opportunities for promotions in the service, which will eliminate unnecessary and inefficient employees and which will provide technically competent and loyal personnel to render impartial service to the public at all times, and to render such service according to the dictates of ethics and morality.

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(b) In order to achieve these purposes, it is the declared policy of the State that the Merit System hereby established be applied and ad ministered in accordance with the following principles:

(1) Equal opportunity for all regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap, political or religious opinions or affiliations. No person shall be discriminated against in any case because of any physical handicap in examination, appointment, reinstatement, reemployment, promotion, transfer, demotion or removal with respect to any position the duties of which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, may be efficiently performed by a person with such a physical handicap; provided that the employment will not be hazardous to the appointee or endanger the health or safety of his fellow employees or others.
(2) Impartial selection of the best qualified person for govern ment service by means of competitive tests which are fair, objective and practical.
(3) Equal opportunity for competent employees to be pro moted within the service.
(4) Reasonable job security for the competent employee, in cluding the right of appeal from adverse personnel actions.
(5) Systematic classificattion of all positions through adequate job evaluation.
(6) Proper balance in employer-employee relations to achieve a well-trained, productive and happy working force.

Section 2. Definitions, (a) The following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them when used in this Act for the purposes of this Act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:
(1) "Classified service" means all employees of State depart ments as defined herein, and of local Departments of Health, and County Departments of Family and Children Services, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, and local employees of the De partment of Defense as defined by law, except those officers and employees excluded by this Act.
(2) "Unclassified service" means the following officers and employees excluded from the classified service by this Act:
(i) members of the General Assembly;
(ii) persons elected or appointed by the General Assembly, employees of the General Assembly, officials and employees of the Department of Audits and the Legislative Counsel, except as other wise provided herein;

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(iii) officers, officials and employees comprising the Executive Office of the Governor, except those officers, officials and employees
already covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(iv) officers, officials and employees comprising the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, except as otherwise provided herein;

(v) officers and officials elected by popular vote and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices;
(vi) members of boards and commissions appointed by the Governor or the General Assembly;

(vii) the heads of departments or agencies appointed by boards or commissions appointed by the Governor or the General Assembly, except where specifically included;
(viii) justices, judges, officials, officers and employees of the judicial branch;

(ix) members, the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of the Board of Regents and all officers, officials and employees of the State University System, except those officers, officials and em ployees already eligible to be covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(x) the officers, officials and employees of the State Depart ment of Transportation, except those officers, officials and em ployees already eligible to be covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(xi) the officers, officials and employees of the Department of Law, except those officers, officials and employees already covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(xii) when a deputy or a confidential secretary is required by the head of a department, a deputy and a confidential secretary, provided that the Commissioner shall prescribe the conditions under
which more than one deputy may be excluded;

(xiii) the head of each department bureau, commission or agency, including those assigned for administrative purposes only, may designate not more than five positions for inclusion in the unclassified service, provided said agency does not presently contain five unclassified full-time permanent managerial positions and pro vided further that the rights of classified employees shall not be
abridged;

(xiv) members of the military forces of the State while en gaged in military service;

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(xv) members of Unemployment Compensation Boards of Re view and appeals tribunals representing employer, employee and the general public interest;

(xvi) State and local officials serving ex officio or emeritus and performing incidental duties;

(xvii) members of other advisory councils, committees or similar bodies within the State Merit System;

(xviii) part-time or temporary employees rendering medical, nursing or other professional, scientific or technical services who are not engaged in the performance of administrative duties under the Merit System; provided such employees meet the minimum requirements of education and experience established by the ap pointing authority and such employment is approved by the Com missioner ;

(xix) prisoners, inmate, student or patient help working in or about institutions;

(xx) per diem employees engaged in skilled or unskilled work on a seasonal or intermittent basis, provided that the Commissioner has authorized such employment;

(xxi) commission and contract salesmen and hourly or per diem skilled and unskilled laborers working at the Factory for the Blind;

(xxii) positions specifically excluded by law or those of a purely policy-making or confidential nature as recommended by the department head and approved by the Governor after consultation with the Commissioner;

(xxiii) time-limited positions established for the purpose of conducting a specific study, investigation or project, subject to the approval of the Commissioner;

(xxiv) additional positions of unique functions as may be authorized by the Commissioner.

(3) "Department" and "agency" shall be synonymous and mean all separate and distinct divisions and subdivisions of State govern ment whose heads are legally authorized to appoint employees to positions but shall not include authorities and public corporations. "Department" and "agency" shall include an agency assigned to a department for administrative purposes and shall also include local Departments of Public Health, County Departments of Family and Children Services and local employees of the Department of De fense.
(4) "Rules and regulations" and "Merit System rules and regu-

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lations" mean the governing provisions of the State Merit System,
as adopted by the State Personnel Board and approved by the Governor, which give force and effect to the policies of the State Personnel Board.

(5) "State Personnel Board policies" means those policies adopted by the Board and approved by the Governor which describe the goals and objectives of the State personnel program and serve as a basis for the formulation and administration of the Merit System rules and regulations.
(6) "Position" means a set of duties and responsibilities as signed or delegated by competent authority for performance by one person.

(7) "Positions of purely policy-making nature" mean those positions charged with the primary responsibility and authority for the promulgation, implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.
(8) "State Personnel Board" and "Board" are synonymous and mean the body authorized by Article XIV, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

(9) "Appointing authority" means the person or groups of persons authorized by law or delegated authority to make appoint ments to fill positions.
(10) "Covered position" means a position subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System.
(11) "Covered employee" means an employee subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System.
(12) "Confidential position" means a position which by its nature is entrusted with private or restricted information of a type which would preclude its inclusion in the classified service.
(13) "Department covered by the State Merit System" means that a department has one or more covered positions or employees under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration.

(14) "State Commissioner of Personnel Administration" and "Commissioner" mean the chief executive officer of the State Merit System who is responsible for administering the State personnel program in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and the policies of the State Personnel Board.

(b) The rules of statutory construction contained in Code Chapter 102-1, relating to general provisions concerning the construction of statutes, as now or hereafter amended, shall apply to the provisions of
this Act.

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Section 3. Employees in the Legislative Branch of Government. Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, an employee of the legislative branch of government may become a covered employee in the manner as provided for hereinafter. As relates to em ployees in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and employees of the Senate, its officers and its committees, the Lieutenant Governor shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and employees of the House, its officers and its committees, the Speaker of the House shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Clerk of the House shall act. As relates to em ployees in the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Legislative Counsel shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Legislative Budget Analyst, the Legislative Budget Analyst shall act. As relates to em ployees in the Office of Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer shall act. The above officers or officials shall notify the State Merit System, in writing, the positions, employees or employee which are to become a covered position or covered employee under the provisions of this Act and the effective date thereof. On said date, the provisions of this Act as they relate to such covered employees shall apply.

Section 4. Functions, Powers and Duties of the Board; Compensa tion of Members, (a) The State Personnel Board shall prescribe the general policies by which the State Merit System shall be administered. The Board shall hold regular meetings at least once each month and may hold additional meetings as may be required for the proper dis charge of its duties. Members of the Board shall receive no salary but shall be reimbursed for their expenses in attending meetings and for transportation cost as authorized by an Act which provides for the com pensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701).
(b) It shall be the specific duty and function of the State Personnel Board:
(1) To represent the public interest in the improvement of per sonnel administration in the State departments covered by the State Merit System.
(2) To determine appropriate goals and objectives for the State Merit System and prescribe policies for their accomplishment.

(3) After public hearings, to adopt and amend policies, rules and regulations effectuating the State Merit System of Personnel Administration subject to approval by the Governor.

(4) To conduct hearings and render decisions on dismissals and other purported violations of the rules and regulations in the several departments which are included in the career service, with the provision that the State Personnel Board is authorized to appoint a hearing officer(s) for the purpose of holding hearings, compiling evidence and submitting said evidence to the State Personnel Board

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for its determination and for making investigations on behalf of the Board relating to personnel matters. All appeals determinations of the Board shall be written and documented as to findings of fact, basis for decisions and prescribed remedies.

(5) To assure the administration of State and federal laws relating to State personnel administration.

(6) To establish an annual budget covering all the costs of State Personnel Board operations, said budget to be incorporated as a component of the annual budget of the State Merit System.

(7) To promote public understanding of the purposes, policies and practices of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration and to advise and assist the several State departments in fostering merit selection and securing the interest of institutions of learning and of civic, professional and other organizations in the improve ment of personnel standards under the State Merit System.

Section 5. State Commissioner of Personnel Administration, (a) There is hereby created the position of State Commissioner of Personnel Administration. The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the State Personnel Board, subject to confirma tion by the Senate. The Governor shall fix the compensation of the Commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(b) The duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner shall be:

(1) To serve as Executive Secretary to the Board, to attend meetings as directed by the Board, and to provide such professional, technical and other supportive assistance as may be required by the Board in the performance of its duties.
(2) Consistent with Board policy, to administer the operations of the State Merit System and to otherwise act in the capacity of chief executive officer of the State personnel administration pro gram.

(3) To submit to the Governor the rules and regulations adopted by the State Personnel Board effectuating the State Merit System. Such Merit System rules and regulations, when approved by the Governor, shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding upon the State departments covered by this Act and shall include provisions for the establishment and maintenance of classification and compensation plans, the conduct of examinations and the estab lishment of registers of persons eligible for appointment under the Merit System, the certification of eligible persons, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, separations, tenure, reinstatement, appeals, reports of performance, payroll certification, employee training and all other phases of Merit System administration. Such rules and regulations shall define and prohibit improper political activity by any departmental employee of the State Personnel Board or any employee covered under the terms of the State Merit System and shall provide that there shall be no discrimination for

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or against any person or employee because of political affiliation, religious affiliation, race, creed, national origin, sex, age or physical handicap.

(i) The rules and regulations shall conform to the minimum standards for merit systems of personnel administration as specified by those federal departments from which federal funds are obtained for use by the several State departments covered by this Act.
(ii) Compensation plans and modifications thereto promulgated under the rules and regulations shall become effective as adopted, upon approval of the Director of the State Office of Planning and Budget.

(4) To administer the rules and regulations and all other oper ational aspects of the State Merit System and to assure compliance therewith in all the departments covered by the State Merit System.
(5) To appoint and prescribe the duties of the Merit System staff, all positions of which shall be included in the classified service except as otherwise provided in this Act.

(6) To establish an annual budget covering all the costs of operating the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, in cluding the State Personnel Board, and the costs of administering such federal laws relating to personnel administration as the Gov ernor may direct, including the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, and to determine an equitable basis of prorating said annual costs among the several departments covered by the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; providing that upon approval of such budget by the Governor, he shall be empowered to direct that the necessary pro rata share of the several assessed departments concerned be made available for expenditure by the State Merit System in the same manner as appropriated funds are expended by other departments of the State.
(7) To administer such federal laws relating to personnel ad ministration as the Governor may direct, including the Intergovern mental Personnel Act of 1970.
(8) To cooperate with appointing authorities in the administra tion of this Act in order to promote public service and establish conditions of service which will attract and retain employees of character and capacity and to increase efficiency and economy in governmental departments by the improvement of methods of per sonnel administration with full recognition of the requirements and needs of management.

Section 6. Classified and Unclassified Service, (a) The classified service, as defined by Section 1 of this Act, shall consist of all positions now existing in the State departments or hereafter established, except those included in the unclassified service by this Act. Such classified positions shall be covered by the State Merit System. Further, any officer

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or employee who has acquired a valid permanent status under the State Merit System existing on the effective date of this Act shall continue in such status and shall not be required to take further or new exami
nations in order to retain such status. Further, no position now existing or hereafter established shall be excluded from the classified service by this Act except as provided for in this Act. When deemed appropriate,
additional departments or portions thereof and their included positions may be made a part of the classified service by Executive Order of the Governor or through appropriate legislative Acts.

(b) The unclassified service, as defined by Section 1 of this Act, shall consist of all positions in the departments of State government
not included in the classified service under this Act and shall not be subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System, with the provision that no position now existing which is covered by the State Merit System shall be excluded from the classified service by this Act, unless otherwise provided in this Act.

(c) Exclusion from the classified service shall not exclude any em ployee, officer or official from eligibility for membership or membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; provided that such employee, officer or official is otherwise eligible for membership under the Act governing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, ap proved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended.

(d) A classified employee may, with the consent of the head of the Department and the concurrence of the Commissioner, be placed on a leave of absence for purposes of accepting an assignment in the unclassi fied service for a period not to exceed four years. An employee on such a leave of absence shall be entitled to reemployment in the classified position from which the leave was granted throughout the period of such authorized leave, subject to rules adopted by the Board.
Section 7. Adverse Actions, Appeals and Hearings, (a) No em ployee of any department who is included under this Act or hereafter included under its authority and who is subject to the rules and regu lations prescribed by the State Merit System may be dismissed from said department or otherwise adversely affected as to compensation or em ployment status except for good cause as shall be specified in the rules and regulations of the State Merit System; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to persons separated from any department due to curtailment of funds or reduction in staff when such separation is in accordance with said rules and regulations. The decision of the Board on such an appeal as to whether or not the dismissal or other adverse action was for proper cause and in accordance with the rules and regu lations prescribed by the State Merit System shall be binding upon the appointing authority of the employing department. The Board may modify the action of the department but may not increase the severity of such action on the employee. Such appointing authority shall promptly comply with such order as may be issued as a result of the appeal to the State Personnel Board. The decision of the Board shall not limit the rights of the employee or the department to judicial review as to errors of law.

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(b) As provided in Section 3(d) of this Act, the State Personnel Board is authorized to employ a hearing officer(s) for the purpose of holding hearings and otherwise assisting in the resolution of appeals.

Section 8. Certification of Payrolls; Departmental Statistical Data, (a) A copy of the payroll (s) of each department covered by this Act shall be submitted to the Commissioner in the form and manner pre scribed by the Commissioner within 30 calendar days following each payroll period, except for those payrolls of local Departments of Health and County Departments of Family and Children Services in which case a 60-calendar-day submission deadline will be applicable. The Commis sioner shall review the payroll for conformity with State Merit System rules and regulations and certify whether the payroll conforms to the said rules and regulations within 60 calendar days after its receipt. Practices and procedures not in accordance with the rules and regulations shall be forwarded as payroll exceptions to the concerned department and the State Auditor, who shall treat such exceptions in the same man ner as all other audit exceptions.

(b) In order to furnish the Governor, the General Assembly and the general public with statistical information which can be used in planning departmental programs and budgeting, each official required under present law to submit a quarterly budget to the State Office of Planning and Budget shall submit such payroll and other essential personnel data as may be prescribed and approved by the Governor to the Commissioner, who shall compile and consolidate reports pertaining to the number of personnel, salaries, length of service, type of work, distribution of employees by departments and other pertinent personnel information.

Section 9. Performance Audit of Merit System Operations. The State Auditor shall perform operational audits of the State Merit System at the direction of the Governor or upon request of the Commissioner
or of the Board. Reports of audit findings shall be filed with the Board, Commissioner, Governor and members of the General Assembly. Audit reports shall specify areas of State Merit System strengths and weak nesses, recommendations for system improvements and such other quanti
tative data as may be beneficial.

Section 10. Council for State Personnel Administration, (a) There is hereby created an Advisory Council for Personnel Administration. The objectives of the council shall be:

(1) to promote improvements in the personnel program in State government ;

(2) to provide a forum for the interchange of information re lating to the State personnel program;

(3) to serve as a channel through which the operating agencies may express their opinions on matters affecting State personnel;

(4) to seek equitable interpretation and application of the laws,

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rules, regulations, policies and procedures which affect State per sonnel management and administration;

(5) to strive for professional consensus, consistent with the democratic process, in all actions which it may undertake.

(b) The council shall be composed of the personnel officers of the several departments and agencies and such other persons as may be provided for by rules adopted by the Board.

Section 11. Rights of State Merit System Personnel Continued. Unless otherwise provided in this Act each Merit System officer or em ployee, including the Merit System Director, in a classified position affected by this Act shall be entitled to all rights which he possessed as a Merit System officer or employee, including the Merit System Director, in a classified position before the effective date of this Act, including all rights of rank or grade, rights to vacation, sick pay and leave, pay ment for accumulated annual leave, rights under any retirement or personnel plan, and any other rights under any law or administrative policy. This Section is not intended to create any new rights for any Merit System officer or employee but to continue only those rights in effect before the effective date of this Act. The Merit System Director shall he continued as acting State Commissioner of Personnel Admin istration until a Commissioner is appointed pursuant to Section 5 of this Act.

Section 12. Penalties, (a) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this Act or the rules and regulations promul gated hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this Act shall, in addition to any punishment prescribed therefor, for a period of five years thereafter, be ineligible for appointment to or em ployment in a position in the State service.

Section 13. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional 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 14. Specific Repealer. An Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, approved March 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 45), as amended by an Act approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 832), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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Section 15. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 16. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following Senate substitute to the House substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to completely and exhaustively revise, super sede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to prescribe the func tions, powers and duties of the Board; to provide for the compensation of the members of the Board; to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner; to provide for the appointment of the Commis sioner; to provide for financing the State Merit System; to provide for a classified and unclassified service; to provide Merit System coverage of legislative employees; to provide for employee appeals procedure for ad verse actions; to provide for payroll certification procedures; to provide for action by the State Auditor on payroll exceptions; to provide for op erational audits of the State Merit System; to provide for the submission of statistical data to the State Merit System by departments; to provide for an Advisory Council for Personnel Administration; to provide for continued rights of State Merit System personnel; to provide for penal ties; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Declaration of Purpose, (a) It is the purpose of this Act to establish in the State a system of personnel administration based on merit principles and scientific methods governing the classification of positions and the employment, conduct, movement and separation of public officers and employees. It is also the purpose of this Act to build a career service in government which will attract, select and retain the best of our citizens on merit, free from coercive political influences, with incentives in the form of equal opportunities for promotions in the service, which will eliminate unnecessary and inefficient employees and which will provide technically competent and loyal personnel to render impartial service to the public at all times, and to render such service according to the dictates of ethics and morality.
(b) In order to achieve these purposes, it is the declared policy of the State that the Merit System hereby established be applied and admin istered in accordance with the following principles:
(1) Equal opportunity for all regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap, political or religious opinions or affiliations. No person shall be discriminated against in any case be-

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cause of any physical handicap in examination, appointment, rein statement, reemployment, promotion, transfer, demotion or removal with respect to any position the duties of which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, may be efficiently performed by a person with such a physical handicap; provided that the employment will not be hazardous to the a'ppointee or endanger the health or safety of his fellow employees or others.

(2) Impartial selection of the best qualified person for govern ment service by means of competitive tests which are fair, objective, practical and predictive of or significantly correlated with important elements of work behavior which comprise or are relevant to the position or positions for which such persons are being evaluated.

(3) Equal opportunity for competent employees to be promoted within the service.

(4) Reasonable job security for the competent employee, in cluding the right of appeal from adverse personnel actions.

(5) Systematic classification of all positions through adequate job evaluation.

(6) Proper balance in employer-employee relations to achieve a well-trained, productive and happy working force.

Section 2. Definitions, (a) The following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them when used in this Act for the purposes of this Act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:

(1) "Classified service" means all employees of State depart ments as defined herein, and of local Departments of Health, and County Departments of Family and Children Services, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, and local employees of the Depart ment of Defense as defined by law, except those officers and em
ployees excluded by this Act.

(2) "Unclassified service" means the following officers and employees excluded from the classified service by this Act:

(i) members of the General Assembly;

(ii) persons elected or appointed by the General Assembly, em ployees of the General Assembly, officials and employees of the Department of Audits and the Legislative Counsel, except as other
wise provided herein;

(iii) officers, officials and employees comprising the Executive Office of the Governor, except those officers, officials and employees already covered by the State Merit System by law or executive
order;

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(iv) officers, officials and employees comprising the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, except as otherwise provided herein;

(v) officers and officials elected by popular vote and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices;

(vi) members of boards and commissions appointed by the Governor or the General Assembly;

(vii) the heads of departments or agencies appointed by boards or commissions appointed by the Governor or the General Assembly, except where specifically included;

(viii) justices, judges, officials, officers and employees of the judicial branch;

(ix) members, the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of the Board of Regents and all officers, officials and employees of the State University System, except those officers, officials and em ployees already eligible to be covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(x) the officers, officials and employees of the State Depart ment of Transportation, except those officers, officials and em ployees already eligible to be covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(xi) the officers, officials and employees of the Department of Law, except those officers, officials and employees already covered by the State Merit System by law or executive order;

(xii) when a deputy or a confidential secretary is required by the head of a department, a deputy and confidential secretary, pro vided that the Commissioner shall prescribe the conditions under which more than one deputy may be excluded;

(xiii) the head of each department, bureau, commission or agen cy, including those assigned for administrative purposes only, may designate not more than five positions for inclusion in the unclassi fied service, provided said agency does not presently contain five unclassified full-time permanent managerial positions and provided further that the rights of classified employees shall not be abridged;

(xiv) members of the military forces of the State while en gaged in military service;

(xv) members of Unemployment Compensation Boards of Re view and appeals tribunals representing employer, employee and the general public interest;

(xvi) State and local officials serving ex officio or emeritus and performing incidental duties;

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(xvii) members of other advisory councils, committees or simi lar bodies within the State Merit System;

(xviii) part-time or temporary employees rendering medical, nursing or other-professional, scientific or technical services who are not engaged in the performance of administrative duties under the Merit System; provided such employees meet the minimum require ments of education and experience established by the appointing authority and such employment is approved by the Commissioner;

(xix) prisoners, inmate, student or patient help working in or about institutions;

(xx) per diem employees engaged in skilled or unskilled work on a seasonal or intermittent basis, provided that the Commissioner has authorized such employment;

(xxi) commission and contract salesmen and hourly or per diem skilled and unskilled laborers working at the Factory for the Blind;

(xxii) positions specifically excluded by law or those of a pure ly policy-making or confidential nature as recommended by the de partment head and approved by the Governor after consultation with the Commissioner;

(xxiii) time-limited positions established for the purpose of conducting a specific study, investigation or project, subject to the approval of the Commissioner;

(xxiv) additional positions of unique functions as may be authorized by the Commissioner.

(3) "Department" and "agency" shall be synonymous and mean all separate and distinct divisions and subdivisions of State govern ment whose heads are legally authorized to appoint employees to positions but shall not include authorities and public corporations. "Department" and "agency" shall include an agency assigned to a department for administrative purposes and shall also include local Departments of Public Health, County Departments of Family and Children Services and local employees of the Department of Defense.

(4) "Rules and regulations" and "Merit System rules and regu lations" mean the governing provisions of the State Merit System, as adopted by the State Personnel Board and approved by the Gov ernor, which give force and effect to the policies of the State Personnel Board.

(5) "State Personnel Board policies" means those policies adopted by the Board and approved by the Governor which describe the goals and objectives of the State personnel program and serve as a basis for the formulation and administration of the Merit System rules and regulations.

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(6) "Position" means a set of duties and responsibilities as signed or delegated by competent authority for performance by one person.

(7) "Positions of purely policy-making nature" mean those positions charged with the primary responsibility and authority for the promulgation, implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.

(8) "State Personnel Board" and "Board" are synonymous and mean the body authorized by Article XIV, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

(9) "Appointing authority" means the person or groups of persons authorized by law or delegated authority to make appoint ments to fill positions.

(10) "Covered position" means a position subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System.

(11) "Covered employee" means an employee subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System.

(12) "Confidential position" means a position which by its na ture is entrusted with private or restricted information of a type which would preclude its inclusion in the classified service.

(13) "Department covered by the State Merit System" means that a department has one or more covered positions or employees under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration.

(14) "State Commissioner of Personnel Administration" and "Commissioner" mean the chief executive officer of the State Merit System who is responsible for administering the State personnel program in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and the policies of the State Personnel Board.

(b) The rules of statutory construction contained in Code Chapter 102-1, relating to general provisions concerning the construction of statutes, as now or hereafter amended, shall apply to the provisions of this Act.
Section 3. Employees in the Legislative Branch of Government. Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, an employee of the legislative branch of government may become a covered employee in the manner as provided for hereinafter. As relates to em ployees in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and employees of the Senate, its officers and its committees, the Lieutenant Governor shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and employees of the House, its officers and its committtees, the Speaker of the House shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate

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shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Clerk of the House shall act. As relates to em ployees in the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Legislative Counsel shall act. As relates to employees in the Office of the Legislative Budget Analyst, the Legislative Budget Analyst shall act. As relates to em ployees in the Office of Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer shall act. The above officers or officials shall notify the State Merit System, in writing, the positions, employees or employee which are to become a covered position or covered employee under the provisions of this Act and the effective date thereof. On said date, the provisions of this Act as they relate to such covered employees shall apply.

Section 4. Functions, Powers and Duties of the Board; Compensa tion of Members, (a) The State Personnel Board shall prescribe the general policies by which the State Merit System shall be administered. The Board shall hold regular meetings at least once each month and may hold additional meetings as may be required for the proper discharge of its duties. Members of the Board shall receive no salary but shall be reimbursed for their expenses in attending meetings and for transporta tion cost as authorized by an Act which provides for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701).

(b) It shall be the specific duty and function of the State Personnel Board:

(1) To represent the public interest in the improvement of per sonnel administration in the State departments covered by the State Merit System.

(2) To determine appropriate goals and objectives for the State Merit System and prescribe policies for their accomplishment.

(3) After public hearings, to adopt and amend policies, rules and regulations effectuating the State Merit System of Personnel Administration subject to approval by the Governor. The rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board in effect on the effective date of this Act shall remain in effect until amended, changed, modi fied or repealed by the Board.
(4) To conduct hearings and render decisions on dismissals and other purported violations of the rules and regulations in the several departments which are included in the career service, with the provision that the State Personnel Board is authorized to ap point a hearing officer(s) for the purpose of holding hearings, compiling evidence and submitting said evidence to the State Per sonnel Board for its determination and for making investigations on behalf of the Board relating to personnel matters. All appeals determinations of the Board shall be written and documented as to findings of fact, basis for decisions and prescribed remedies.

(5) To assure the administration of State and federal laws relating to State personnel administration.

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(6) To establish an annual budget covering all the costs of State Personnel Board operations, said budget to be incorporated as a component of the annual budget of the State Merit System.

(7) To promote public understanding of the purposes, policies and practices of the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion and to advise and assist the several State departments in fos tering merit selection and securing the interest of institutions of learning and of civic, professional and other organizations in the improvement of personnel standards under the State Merit System.

Section 5. State Commissioner of Personnel Administration, (a) There is hereby created the position of State Commissioner of Personnel Administration. The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the State Personnel Board, subject to confirma tion by the Senate. The Governor shall fix the compensation of the Commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(b) The duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner shall be:

(1) To serve as Executive Secretary to the Board, to attend meetings as directed by the Board, and to provide such professional, technical and other supportive assistance as may be required by the Board in the performance of its duties.

(2) Consistent with Board policy, to administer the operations of the State Merit System and to otherwise act in the capacity of chief executive officer of the State personnel administration pro gram.

(3) To submit to the Governor the rules and regulations adopted by the State Personnel Board effectuating the State Merit System. Such Merit System rules and regulations, when approved by the Governor, shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding upon the State departments covered by this Act and shall include provisions for the establishment and maintenance of classi fication and compensation plans, the conduct of examinations and the establishment of registers of persons eligible for appointment under the Merit System, the certification of eligible persons, ap pointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, separations, tenure, reinstatement, appeals, reports of performance, payroll certification, employee training and all other phases of Merit System administra tion. Such rules and regulations shall define and prohibit improper political activity by any departmental employee of the State Per sonnel Board or any employee covered under the terms of the State Merit System and shall provide that there shall be no discrimination for or against any person or employee'in any manner, to include but not be limited to, hiring, discharge, compensation, benefits, terms or conditions of employment, promotion, job classification, transfer, privileges or demotion, because of political affiliation, religious affiliation, race, creed, national origin, sex, age or physical handicap.

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(i) The rules and regulations shall conform to the minimum standards for merit systems of personnel administration as specified by those federal departments from which federal funds are obtained for use by the several State departments covered by this Act.

(ii) Compensation plans and modifications thereto promulgated under the rules and regulations shall become effective as adopted, upon approval of the Director of the State Office of Planning and Budget.

(4) To administer the rules and regulations and all other oper ational aspects of the State Merit System and to assure compliance therewith in all the departments covered by the State Merit System.

(5) To appoint and prescribe the duties of the Merit System staff, all positions of which shall be included in the classified ser vice except as otherwise provided in this Act.

(6) To establish an annual budget covering all the costs of operating the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, in cluding the State Personnel Board, and the costs of administering such federal laws relating to personnel administration as the Gov ernor may direct, including the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, and to determine an equitable basis of prorating said annual costs among the several departments covered by the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; provided that upon approval of such budget by the Governor, he shall be empowered to direct that the necessary pro rata share of the several assessed depart ments concerned be made available for expenditure by the State Merit System in the same manner as appropriated funds are ex pended by other departments of the State.

(7) To insure compliance with all applicable State and federal statutes and regulations concerning discrimination in employment, personnel administration and related matters.
(8) To cooperate with appointing authorities in the administra tion of this Act in order to promote public service and establish conditions of service which will attract and retain employees of character and capacity and to increase efficiency and economy in governmental departments by the improvement of methods of per sonnel administration with full recognition of the requirements and needs of management.

Section 6. Classification and Unclassified Service, (a) The classi fied service, as defined by Section 2 of this Act, shall consist of all positions now existing in the State departments or hereafter established, except those included in the unclassified service by law. Such classified positions shall be covered by the State Merit System. Further, any offi cer or employee who has acquired a valid permanent status under the State Merit System existing on the effective date of this Act shall con tinue in such status and shall not be required to take further or new examinations in order to retain such status. Further, no position now

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existing or hereafter established shall be excluded from the classified service by this Act, except as provided for in this Act. When a depart ment head certifies to the Governor that any position in his department which is in the unclassified service is no longer a position of responsi bility consisting primarily of confidential, policy-making or high level executive functions, the Governor may, by executive order and after consultation with the Commissioner, place the position in the classified service.

(b) The unclassified service, as defined by Section 2 of this Act, shall consist of all positions in the departments of State government not included in the classified service under this Act and shall not be subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System, with the provision that no position now existing which is covered by the State Merit System shall be excluded from the classified service by this Act, unless otherwise provided in this Act.

(c) Exclusion from the classified service shall not exclude any employee, officer or official from eligibility for membership or member ship in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; provided that such employee, officer or official is otherwise eligible for membership under the Act governing the Employee's Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended.

(d) A classified employee may, with the consent of the head of the Department and the concurrence of the Commissioner, be placed on a leave of absence for purposes of accepting an assignment in the un classified service for a period not to exceed five years. An employee on such a leave of absence shall be entitled to reemployment in the classified position from which the leave was granted throughout the period of such authorized leave, subject to rules adopted by the Board.

Section 7. Adverse Actions, Appeals and Hearings, (a) No em ployee of any department who is included under this Act or hereafter included under its authority and who is subject to the rules and regula tions prescribed by the State Merit System may be dismissed from said department or otherwise adversely affected as to compensation or em ployment status except for good cause as shall be specified in the rules and regulations of the State Merit System; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to persons separated from any department due to curtailment of funds or reduction in staff when such separation is in accordance with said rules and regulations. The decision of the Board on such an appeal as to whether or not the dismissal or other adverse action was for proper cause and in accordance with the rules and regu lations prescribed by the State Merit System shall be binding upon the appointing authority of the employing department. The Board may modify the action of the department but may not increase the severity of such action on the employee. Such appointing authority shall promptly comply with such order as may be issued as a result of the appeal to the State Personnel Board. The decision of the Board shall not limit the rights of the employee or the department to judicial review as to
errors of law.

(b) As provided in Section 4(b) of this Act, the State Personnel

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Board is authorized to employ a hearing officer(s) for the purpose of holding hearings and otherwise assisting in the resolution of appeals.

Section 8. Certification of Payrolls; Departmental Statistical Data, (a) A copy of the payroll (s) of each department covered by this Act shall be submitted to the Commissioner in the form and manner pre scribed by the Commissioner within 30 calendar days following each payroll period, except for those payrolls of local Departments of Health and County Departments of Family and Children Services in which case a 60-calendar-day submission deadline will be applicable. The Commis sioner shall review the payroll for conformity with State Merit System rules and regulations and certify whether the payroll conforms to the said rules and regulations within 60 calendar days after its receipt. Practices and procedures not in accordance with the rules and regula tions shall be forwarded as payroll exceptions to the concerned depart ment and the State Auditor, who shall treat such exceptions in the same manner as all other audit exceptions.
(b) In order to furnish the Governor, the General Assembly and the general public with statistical information which can be used in plan ning departmental programs and budgeting, each official required under present law to submit a quarterly budget to the State Office of Planning and Budget shall submit such payroll and other essential personnel data as may be prescribed and approved by the Governor to the Commissioner, who shall compile and consolidate reports pertaining to the number of personnel, salaries, length of service, type of work, distribution of em ployees by departments and other pertinent personnel information.

Section 9. Performance Audit of Merit System Operations. The State Auditor shall perform periodic operational audits of State Merit System operations. Such audits shall be performed at the request of the Governor, Commissioner or General Assembly; provided, however, that at least one such audit shall be conducted every four years. Reports of audit findings shall be filed with the Board, Commissioner, Governor and members of the General Assembly. In conducting these audits, the State Auditor shall seek the advice of the officers of the Council for State Personnel Administration and of the personnel officers of the State departments regulated and served by the Merit System. Audit reports shall specify areas of State Merit System strengths and weak nesses, recommendations for system improvements and such other quantitative data as may be beneficial.

Section 10. Council for State Personnel Administration, (a) There is hereby created an Advisory Council for Personnel Administration. The objectives of the council shall be:
(1) to promote improvements in the personnel program in State government;
(2) to provide a forum for the interchange of information re lating to the State personnel program;

(3) to serve as a channel through which the operating agencies may express their opinions on matters affecting State personnel;

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(4) to seek equitable interpretation and application of the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures which affect State per sonnel management and administration;

(5) to strive for professional consensus, consistent with the democratic process, in all actions which it may undertake.

(b) The council shall be composed of the personnel officers of the several departments and agencies and such other persons as may be provided for by rules adopted by the Board.

Section 11. Rights of State Merit System Personnel Continued. Unless otherwise provided in this Act each Merit System officer or employee in a classified position affected by this Act shall be entitled to all rights which he possessed as a Merit System officer or employee in a classified position before the effective date of this Act, including all rights of rank or grade, rights to vacation, sick pay and leave, payment for accumulated annual leave, rights under any retirement or personnel plan, and any other rights under any law or administrative policy. This Section is not intended to create any new rights for any Merit System officer or employee but to continue only those rights in effect before the effective date of this Act. The Merit System Director shall be continued as acting State Commissioner of Personnel Administration until a Com missioner is appointed pursuant to Section 5 of this Act.

Section 12. Penalties, (a) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision-of this Act of the rules and regulations promul gated hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this Act shall in addition to any punishment prescribed therefor, for a period of five years thereafter, be ineligible for appointment to or em ployment in a position in the State service.

Section 13. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or 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 14. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his ap proval.

Section 15. Specific Repealer. An Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra-

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tion, approved March 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 45), as amended by an Act approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 832), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 16. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Carr of the 105th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to the House substitute to SB 131.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Bailey Bargeron Beck Berry Bowman Buck Burton Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Davis Dean Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. B. Foster, P. W. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer

Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Holmes Howard Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Kilgore Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Lee Leonard Linder Logan Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax

Oxford Parkman Parrish Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Stone Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Tucker Vaughn Waddle Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander

Banks Battle Baugh

Beckham Blackshear Bolster

Bray Brown Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Culpepper Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Felton Foster, R. L. Fraser Gignilliat
Harris, J. F. Hays Hill, B. L.

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Hill, G. Horton Howell Hudson Irvin, J. Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Keyton King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Long Marcus Matthews, C. McDonald Miles Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens

Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randall Richardson Ross Rush Sams Scott Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggard Townsend Triplett Twiggs Walker
Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 96, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to the House substitute to SB 131 was agreed to.

Pursuant to HR 301, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday March 10, 1975.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 10, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman
Bray Buck Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Blark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard

Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinix Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre

Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles

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Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware

Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr, Speaker

Those not answering to their names were Representatives:

Alexander Blackshear Brown Carr Dean Edwards, W. Egan Elliott

Fraser Glover Harris, J. G. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Miles Petro Phillips, R. T. Scott Vaughn Wheeler Williams

Prayer was offered by the Reverend R. Wayne Peters, Pastor, Utoy Primitive Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia and son of Representative Peters of the 2nd.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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HOUSE RULES CALENDAR

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, March 10, 1975, and submits the following:

HB

1. Circuit Breaker; Income Tax Rebate or Credit

HB

150. Sales Tax; Counties & Cities--Local Option (Reconsidered)

HB

170. General Appropriations: 7/1/75 to 6/30/76

HB

191. Group Insurance, Psychologist Treatment

HB

247. State Motor Pools, Increase to 12tf per mile

HB

248. Cities & Counties; Levy & Collect Cert. Excise Taxes

HB

257. Peace Officers Ann., Fines and Bonds

HB

266. Superior Court D.A., Officials Duties (Postponed)

HB

267. Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; Reinstatement

HB

282. Firemen's Pension Fund; Pensions & Revenue

HB

285. Land Sales Act & U.S. Dept. Housing & Urban Dev.

HB

323. Health Insurance Plan; Area Plan & Dev. Comm.

HB

440. Litter Violations; Cash Bonds Accepted

HB

542. Unclaimed Property; Time Claimed Abandoned

HB

568. Distress Warrants; Landlords Power

HB

619. Ga. Condominium Act, Create

HB

675. State Buildings-Grounds; Soliciting, Illegal (Reconsidered)

HB

723. Funeral Director; Hold Valid Embalmers License

HB

800. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance & Uninsured

HB

827. Charitable Trust Act; Responsibility for Adm.

HB

867. Public Revenue; Date Unpaid Taxes Bear Interest

HB

884. Commission on the Status of Women, Creating

HB

894. Insurance, Prepaid Legal Services Plans

HB

973. Contraband Wildlife; Disposing of

HB 1017. County Tax Commissioners & Collectors; Minimum Salaries

HR 78- 325. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, Jurisdictions

HR 113- 434. MARTA, State Property, Atlanta

HR 146- 606. Baldwin County; Convey Property

HR 150- 618. State Owned Property, Disposal of

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HR 159- 701. Parolees; Loans of $500 by Board of Offender Rehab.

HR 169- 829. Convey Property, Gwinnett County

HR 197- 850. Atlanta Cyclorama; Need of Certain Repairs

HR 200- 856. Board of Corrections, Delete

HR 206- 875. State Owned Property, Convey

HR 207- 883. Disaster Relief Act; Cities & Counties May Obtain

HR 245- 992. Convey State Owned Property

SB

37. Cemetary Trust Fund; Banks May Invest Assets

SB

157. Area Plan and Development Comm; Purchase Through State

SR

65. Constitution Revision Committee; Create

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended to permit the following Bills and Resolutions of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1112. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, Hays of the 1st, Lambert of the 112th, Jones of the 126th, Carlisle of the 71st and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to provide for a comprehensive program for the education of criminal offenders; to create an Advisory Council for the Education of Criminal Offenders; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1113. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Harris County upon a monthly salary so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1114. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Harris County; to provide that the Board of Education of Harris

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County shall consist of five members; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1115. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1116. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and incorporating the City of Shiloh so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change the date for elections of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1117. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that inmates serving life sentences shall become eligible for consideration for parole by the Board upon completion of the service of fourteen years; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1118. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 46th, McCollum of the 134th, Wood of the 9th, Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Parrish of the 97th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change certain definitions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide minimum insurance coverage for motorcycles or other motor driven vehicles with three or less load bear ing wheels; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1119. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Dent of the 85th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties no company providing water or sewerage services may increase their rates for such services without the approval of the governing authority of the county in which such services are provided; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1120. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to create the Downtown Waycross Development Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1121. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Dent of the 85th, Calhoun of the 88th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 145,000 nor more than 165,000 wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be autho rized during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 303-1121. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement over a certain tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 304-1121. By Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th and Banks of the 104th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that in addition to the county seat, branch offices may be established for the conduct of county business; to provide for the sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1122. By Representatives Wall of the 61st and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Carl, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to set the maximum salary of the mayor and councilmen; to fix the maximum ad valorem tax millage rate; to fix the maximum fee which may be charged for business licenses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1123. By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for certain correlation of benefits; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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HB 1124. By Representative Bowman of the 103rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" so as to provide that the Public Service Commission shall be subject to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; to redefine the term "agency"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 305-1124. By Representative McDonald of the 12th:
A Resolution creating the Public Television Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1125. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Lumpkin so as to eliminate the prohibitions against the use of funds of the City of Lumpkin to provide water and sewage service, natural gas, paving, or drainage to certain areas of the city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1126. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerks of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1127. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1128. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1129. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bleckley County upon an

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annual salary so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1130. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensa tion of the clerical assistant to the clerk; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1131. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Towns County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide for the employment of personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1132. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Towns County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1133. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Towns County known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1134. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Fannin County so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners of Fannin County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1135. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the

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Superior Court of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1136. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Charter for the Town of Waleska so as to provide for a Recorder's Court; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1137. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Buck of the 95th and Berry of the 94th:
A Bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any firearm on Sunday; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a penalty; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes." approved Apr. 10, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 1246); to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1138. By Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Thompson of the 93rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide the minimum container size which a retailer may sell; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HR 306-1138. By Representative Marcus of the 26th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 307-1138. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Resolution designating Interstate Highway 365 (1-365) as the "Lanier Land Parkway"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1139. By Representative McDonald of the 12th: A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Commerce so as to

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require certain appointees to be qualified electors of the City; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1140. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to provide for certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by the Cordele Office Building Authority; to provide for definitions; to require referendum elections on the question of beginning projects with a certain exception; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1141. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel, approved March 10, 1959 so as to authorize and empower the Legislative Services Committee to study, investigate, and inquire into the functions and operations of all depart ments, boards, bureaus, committees, commissioners, and agencies of the Executive Branch of State Government; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1142. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the deputies and the radio operators; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1143. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Leary, Georgia, in the County of Calhoun; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1070. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Talbotton so as to change the date for municipal elections and the provisions relating thereto; and for other purposes.

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HB 1071. By Representatives Harris and Johnson of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 1072. By Representative Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the provisions relative to the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; and for other pur poses.

HB 1073. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act prescribing an additional procedure for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State so as to change the procedure for the appointment of a special master; and for other purposes.

HR 276-1073. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Lane of the 40th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1074. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rutledge so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 1075. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th:
A Bill to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Greene County; and for other purposes.

HB 1076. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th and Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the official court reporters of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit so as to provide an expense allowance for said reporters; and for other purposes.

HB 1077. By Representative Felton of the 22nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 95A-104, relating to definitions of words and phrases of Code Title 95A known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of public roads; and for other purposes.

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HB 1079. By Representatives Owens of the 77th, Harrison of the 20th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Nix of the 20th, Howard of the 19th and Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes so as to provide that retire ment allowances or benefits received as a result of service as a member of the armed forces of the U. S. will not be included within net taxable income for Georgia income tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 1080. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, jailer and clerk of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HR 297-1080. By Mr. Cole of the 6th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Central Development Authority and to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of said Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1081. By Mr. Egan of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 107-1, relating to trover in general, so as to provide for discharge of liens on personal property by the filing of bonds; and for other purposes.

HR 298-1081. By Representative Mullinax of the 69th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over certain State-owned property; and for other purposes.

HB 1082. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Tunnel Hill in the County of Whitfield; to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1083. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to provide for certain matters relative to the election of certain councilmen; to provide certain qualifications upon the ability of the mayor to succeed himself; and for other purposes.
HB 1084. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to repeal an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to eliminate one of two duplicate charters for said city enacted during the 1974 regular session of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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HB 1085. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the purchase and sale of supplies and materials by the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County so as to provide that the Board of Commissioners shall be allowed to purchase any goods, materials or supplies used by Richmond County in its governmental affairs without bid or legal advertisement when the cost of same does not exceed $1,500.00; and for other purposes.

HB 1086. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved Mar. 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1087. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors so as to provide for the Chief Tax Appraiser; and for other purposes.

HB 1088. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the collection and payment of certain taxes on tangible property, other than motor vehicles, in certain counties and municipalities, in installments, so as to provide the rate of interest due on said taxes when installments are not paid when due; and for other purposes.

HB 1089. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved Mar. 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1090. By Representative Eraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights so as to authorize local civil defense organizations to operate certified emergency motor vehicles with flash ing or revolving red lights; and for other purposes.

HB 1091. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Peach County upon an

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annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.

HB 1092. By Representative Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton, Ga., in the County of Mitchell; and for other purposes.

HR 299-1092. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia to convey to the mayor and council of the City of Winder, a municipal corporation, an easement for the purpose of expanding the city waste treatment facility over and through property in Barrow County, Ga., owned by the State of Ga. and operated as a part of Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Barrow County, Ga.; and for other purposes.

HR 300-1092. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Parham of the 109th, Sigman of the 74th, Adams of the 79th, Waddle of the 113th, Parkman of the 66th, Culpepper of the 98th and Watson of the 114th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a new Public Service Commission; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 1093. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Emanuel County; and for other purposes.

HB 1094. By Representative Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to incorporate the City of Lizella in the County of Bibb; to create a charter for said City; and for other purposes.

HB 1095. By Representative Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Spalding County so as to change the composition of the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1096. By Representative Sigman of the 74th:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties of this State the mill rate to be used for the purposes of ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles for the year 1975 shall be the mill rate used for ad valorem taxation purposes for tangible property, other than for motor vehicles, in such counties for the year 1973; and for other purposes.

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HB 1097. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to prohibit any telephone company operating in the State of Ga. to make any charge directly or indirectly to any person for furnishing a telephone number to any such person where any such number is not listed in any telephone directory currently in use, and from making any charge directly or indirectly to any person who is an aged person, or disabled person, and for other purposes.

HB 1098. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Lane of the 40th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to specify certain basic rights for law enforcement officers; to provide a short title ("Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights Act") ; and for other purposes.

HB 1099. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 105-702 relating to the definition of slander, inference of damage and special damage, so as to add to the definition of slander the issuance of false credit information about another by a person, company or other business entity in the business of providing credit information; and for other purposes.

HB 1100. By Representative Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-811, relating to certain prohibited acts under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act so as to change the penalty provisions relative to possession of marijuana; and for other purposes.

HB 1101. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill providing a Uniform Traffic Ordinance which counties and incorporated municipalities of this State are authorized to adopt; to state the legislative purpose and intent of this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 1102. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jackson so as to provide for the annexation of certain additional territory into the corporate limits of the City of Jackson; and for other purposes.

HB 1103. By Representative Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to the rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine and transportation insurance so as to provide for mandatory agreements for apportionment of certain casualty insurance; to provide for a determination of necessity by Commissioner; to provide for approval and revocation of such agree ments; and for other purposes.

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HB 1104. By Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Edwards of the 110th, Childers of the 15th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to provide that the Ga. State Crime Laboratory within the Ga. Bureau of Investigation shall have authority to perform its own electronic data processing and electronic computer service functions and to obtain and possess equipment for such functions; to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to exempt the Georgia State Crime Laboratory from the transfer of computer functions to the Dept. of Administrative Services; and for other purposes.

HB 1105. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain transactions affecting the State, approved Feb. 13, 1956, so as to provide exceptions thereto under prescribed conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 1106. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to provide for an Act known as the Georgia Special Adult Of fender Act of 1975; to create a special Adult Offender Division under the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes.

HB 1107. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill providing for the indemnification of all members of the Board of Corrections, the Director of Corrections, the Board of Offender Rehabilitation, the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation, Deputy Commissioners, all Wardens and Superintendents and others from suits arising out of the performance of their official duties; and for other purposes.

HR 302-1107. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to authorize the City of Atlanta under certain circumstances to guarantee to levy an ad valorem tax for paying the principal of and interest on certain future revenue obligations; and for other purposes.

HB 1108. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a joint city-county board of tax assessors in all counties having within its borders all or the greater part of a city of the population of 300,000 so as to abolish the joint city-county board of assessors created by said Act; and for other pur poses.

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HB 1109. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Burruss of the 21st, Edwards of the 110th, Buck of the 95th, Lee of the 72nd, Cole of the 6th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Ware of the 68th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, approved April 14, 1971, so as to change the amount of such grants for certain students; and for other purposes.

HB 1110. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the Sheriff of Union County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the Sheriff's deputies and other personnel and relative to operating expenses; and for other purposes.

HB 1111. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Fannin County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide for office help for said officer; and for other purposes.

SB 103. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the retirement of the judges and solicitor-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Civil Court, and the judges of the Juvenile Court, so as to pro vide that the aforesaid Act shall be considered to provide and otherwise to provide that upon 12 years of continuous credited service and paid up contribution the rights of an eligible officer shall fully vest as to his retirement benefits, total and permanent disability benefits, and death benefits for himself and his widow; and for other purposes.

SB 212. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-5001, relating to interest on taxes due the State and counties, so as to change the rate of interest; to authorize the county authorities levying a tax to annually set a rate of interest; and for other purposes.

SB 220. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties (600,000 or more) zoning and building inspectors shall have authority to issue citations for persons who shall violate zoning ordinances or building codes; and for other purposes.

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SB 242. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Duncan of the 30th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to orphans' homes operated as nonprofit corporations from the taxes imposed by said Act; and for other pur poses.

SB 314. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 49-601, relating to for whom guardians may be apppointed, so as to provide for the appointment of guardians for persons who are senile, alcoholic, drug addicted or physically dis abled; and for other purposes.

SB 282. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Lewis of the 21st and others:
A Bill to create an Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Board; to provide for its responsibilities; and for other purposes.

SB 328. By Senator Foster of the 50th:
A Bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Rabun County; and for other purposes.

SB 337. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Cherokee County upon an annual salary, so as to change the com pensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

SB 338. By Senator Langford of the 51st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Cherokee County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.
SR 109. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County; and for other purposes.

SR 110. By Senator Turner of the 8th:
A Resolution to amend a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County, so as to change the land description of such property; and for other purposes.

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Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 399. Do Pass.
HB 1103. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th, Chairman.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, (Local Legislation) submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 97. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 139. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 140. Do Pass. HB 251. Do Pass. HB 360. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 370. Do Pass. HB 652. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 987. Do Pass. HB 1043. Do Pass. HB 1044. Do Pass. HB 1047. Do Pass. HB 1049. Do Pass.
HB 1050. Do Pass.
HB 1052. Do Pass.
HB 1060. Do Pass.
HB 1061. Do Pass.

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HB 1062. Do Pass. HB 1063. Do Pass. HB 1064. Do Pass. HB 1065. Do Pass. HB 1067. Do Pass. HB 1068. Do Pass. HB 1069. Do Pass. HB 1078. Do Pass. SB 87. Do Pass. SB 238. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 317. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 319. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 97. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide that an accurate statement of accumulations in the pension fund shall be sent to each employee at the end of each year; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 97 as follows:
By substituting the words "within 60 days after" for the word "at" in line 26 on page 1 and inserting the word "fiscal" before the the word "year" in line 27 on page 1.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 139. By Representatives Greer and Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the retirement of the judges and solicitor-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Civil Court of Fulton County and the judge of the Juvenile Court of Fulton County;" and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 139 as follows:
By adding the words "or no longer holding" immediately following the word "from" and immediately preceding the word "office" on page 1 line 22 and page 2 line 27 as published,
and further amends HB 139 by striking the quotation marks ' " ' from page 2 line 5 where appearing as published.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 360. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and Jordan of the 58th:
A Bill to provide for a Board of Registrations and Elections in certain counties (population 250,000--500,000) ; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for a Board of Registrations and Elections in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 250,000 nor more than 500,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the method for appoint ment, resignation and removal of its members; to provide for the qualifications and terms of its members; to provide for a chairman,

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clerical assistance and other employees; to provide for compensation for such persons and the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. There is hereby created in each county of this State having a population of not less than 250,000, nor more than 500,000, according to the United State Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, a Board of Registrations and Elections which shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of primaries and elections and the registra tion of electors in such counties, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

Section 2. Such boards shall be composed of seven members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county, and who shall be selected in the following manner:
(a) Two member shall be appointed by the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election, held for the election of all members of the General Assembly, received the largest number of votes in this State for members of the General Assembly, and two members shall be appointed by the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at such elections received the next largest number of such votes; provided, however, each of such appoint ments shall have been ratified by a majority of the members of each of such respective executive committees voting at a meeting duly called and held for such purposes. In the event such appointments are not ratified by a majority of the members of such executive committees at least sixty (60) days preceding the date on which such members are to take office, then the members of the respective executive com mittees may elect such members by a two-thirds majority of the mem bership of such executive committees. In the event the members of said executive committees fail to elect such members at least thirty (30) days preceding the date on which such members are to take office, then such members shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of this Act.
(b) One member shall be, ex officio, the chief registrar of the county, and such member shall be the chief administrative officer of the board, and in that capacity, shall supervise the operation of the board in accordance with rules, regulations and policy established by the board.

(c) One member, who shall not be conspicuously identified with any particular political party, to be appointed by a majority vote of the judges of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit.

(d) One member shall be, ex officio, the manager or director of the data processing center of the county.

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Section 3. No person who holds elective public office shall be eligi ble to serve as a member of the board during the term of such elective office, and the position of membership of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public office.

Section 4. The appointment or election of each appointed or elected member shall be made by the respective appointing or electing authority filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court, no later than thirty (30) days preceding the date at which such member is to take of
fice, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed or elected and certifying that such member has been duly appointed or elected as provided in this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each such appointed or elected member and the name and ex officio member to the Secretary of State and provide for the is suance of appropriate commissions to the members and chairman, within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. In the event any appointing or electing authority fails (1) to make a regular appointment or election within the times specified
in this Section and in Section 2; or (2) to make an interim appointment or election to fill a vacancy within ninety (90) days after the creation of such vacancy, such regular member or the member to fill such vacancy shall be appointed forthwith by the governing authority.

Section 5. Each appointed or elected member of the board shall (1) serve for a term of two years and until his successor is appointed or elected and qualified, except in the event of resignation or removal as hereinafter provided; (2) be eligible to succeed himself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of his resignation to the respective appointing or electing authority and to the clerk of the superior court; and (3) shall be subject to removal from the board at any time, for cause after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as is provided for the removal of registrars.
Section 6. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any ap pointed or elected member before the expiration of his term, by removal, death or resignation, or otherwise, the respective appoining or electing authority shall appoint or elect a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of the ex officio members by reason of the death of any such member or his re moval or resignation, his office on the board of elections shall be filled by the person succeeding to the office or position. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments or elections and changes in the office of the ex officio members and record and certify such appointments or elections and changes in the same manner as the regular appointment or election of members and designation of the ex officio members.

Section 7. The first members of the board under this Act shall take office on May 1, 1975. Before entering upon his duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. The members of the board

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of elections in each of the said counties on the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve as members of the board until the expiration of their terms and until the appointment and qualification of their suc cessors as provided in this Act.

Section 8. Each board shall: (a) With regard to the preparation for and conduct of elections, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the judge of the probate court by Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, of what ever nature and kind, and any other provision of law with respect thereto.

(b) With regard to preparation for and conduct of primaries, succeed to all the duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the judge of the probate court by Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, of whatever nature and kind, and any other provision of law with respect thereto.

(c) With regard to the registration of electors, succeed to and exercise all of the powers, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and incumbent upon the board of registrars pursuant to Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, or any other pro vision of law.

Section 9. Any rule or regulation promulgated by a county execu tive committee under the provisions of Code Section 34-902 (c), as amended, with regard to the conduct of primaries, shall be null and void if in conflict with a valid rule or regulation of the board of elections.

Section 10. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require or prohibit joint primaries or to require or prohibit the governing authority or any other public agency to bear any expense of conducting primaries not otherwise required by law.

Section 11. The board shall be responsible for the selection, ap pointment and training of poll workers in elections, and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided the board by the county executive committee of each political party.

Section 12. With the consent of the governing authority, the board shall be authorized to expend public funds for the purpose of distributing sample ballots, voter information booklets and other material designed to adequately inform and instruct electors of the county with regard
to elections.

Section 13. The members of the board shall select from their membership a chairman, who shall serve as such at the pleasure of the board. Neither of the ex officio members df the board shall be eligible to serve as chairman of the board. The chairman of the board shall be the chief executive officer of the board and shall generally direct and control the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board. The board shall fix and establish by appropriate

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resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction.

Section 14. Compensation for the members and chairman of the board, clerical assistants and other employees shall be such as may be fixed by the governing authority. Said compensation shall be paid wholly from county funds.

Section 15. The governing authority of the county shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate.

Section 16. The words "election", "elector", "political party", "primary", "public office", "special election", and "special primary" shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Code Section 34-103 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act.

Section 17. On the effective date of this Act, the board of regis trars in all such counties shall be abolished, except for the position of chief registrar. The office of chief registrar is preserved and he shall continue to serve in office and his successor shall be appointed as pro vided by law.

Section 18. An Act approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 3280) relating to boards of electors in certain counties, is hereby re pealed in its entirety.

Section 19. This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1975.

Section 20. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 652. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to strike certain provisions relating to demand for trial; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 652 as follows:

"On page 2, line 16; by striking the word "at" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "within" and inserting after the word
"next" the word "two". Further on line 17, page 2; adding an "s" to the word "term" when it first appears in that line."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the.ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

SB 238. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000 and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The provisions of any other law of this State to the contrary notwithstanding, in all counties of this State having a popula tion of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or' any future such census, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, by ordinance of the governing body of such county or municipality, such sales for consumption on the premises

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shall be authorized at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays until 2:55 a.m. on Sundays.

Section 2. Not less than five nor more than 180 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of each county having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the provisions of this Act to the electors of such county for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the date of the presidential preference primary of 1976. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of each such county.

The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES Shall the provisions of the Act authorizing the governing body of the county or municipalities located therein to permit the sale of alcoholic
( ) NO beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines for consumption on the premises at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays until 2:55 a.m. on Sundays be approved?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes" and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No". If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect in such county and in all municipalities located within such county, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect in such county or in all municipalities located within such county.
The expense of such election shall be borne by the county. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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SB 317. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Jasper County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Jasper County, as amended, so as to place the tax commissioner on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Jasper County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Jasper County, approved March 26, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 703), as amended, so as to place the Tax Commissioner on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation; to provide for assistants and personnel for the Tax Commissioner and their appoint ment, removal, powers, duties, and compensation; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the collection of all such fees, costs, and emoluments; to provide for periodic statements; to provide for the payment of the operating expenses of said office; 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 consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Jasper County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Jasper County, approved March 26, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 703), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 6 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows:
"Section 6. (a) The present mode of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Jasper County, known as the fee system, is hereby abolished, and in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer is prescribed as hereinafter provided.
(b) The Tax Commissioner of Jasper County shall receive for his services as such an annual salary of $15,000.00, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Jasper County.
(c) The Tax Commissioner shall diligently and faithfully un dertake to collect all fees, forfeitures, commissions, costs, allow ances, penalties, funds, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites formerly allowed him as compensation for services in any capacity, and shall receive and hold the same in trust for said county as public monies and shall pay the same into the county treasury on or before the 15th day of each month next following the month in which they were collected or received. At the time of each such monthly payment into the county treasury, the Tax

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Commissioner shall furnish the governing authority of the county a detailed, itemized statement, under oath, of all such funds received during the preceding month by such officer and paid into the county treasury. The statement shall show the respective amounts of money collected and the source thereof. It is specifically provided that the salary provided herein for the Tax Commissioner shall be in lieu of all fees and commissions allowed by an Act relating to the com mission on taxes collected in excess of a certain percentage of the taxes due according to the tax net digest, approved January 17, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38 Ex. Sess., p. 297), as amended. The provi sions of this Act shall not affect any compensation the Tax Com missioner may receive for serving as voter registrar or fees for the sale of motor vehicle license plates and he may continue to receive such compensation. Said Tax Commissioner shall also be entitled to all fees and commissions for collecting 1974 taxes and taxes for prior years.
(d) The Tax Commissioner shall be authorized to employ such assistants and other personnel as may be approved by the governing authority of Jasper County to assist in the performance of the duties of the Tax Commissioner's office. The compensation of such assistants and personnel shall be fixed by the governing authority of the county. It shall be within the sole power of the Tax Com missioner to name the persons to be employed as such assistants and personnel, to prescribe their duties and powers, and to remove or replace them within his sole discretion and authority.
(e) All expenses of the Tax Commissioner's office, expressly including the compensation of personnel, shall be paid from any funds of the county available for such purpose. All supplies, ma terials, furnishings, furniture, utilities and equipment, and the re pair, replacement and maintenance thereof, as may be reasonably required in discharging the official duties of said office shall be furnished by the county and shall be paid from any funds of the county available for such purpose. The determination of such re quirements shall be at the sole discretion of the governing authority of Jasper County."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.

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

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, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 140. By Representatives Greer and Carnes of the 43th:
A Bill to amend an Act to provide for a Chief Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, and for a Director of the Traffic Violations Bureau of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, so as to provide for compensation of said Chief Deputy Clerk and Director; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 251. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Judges' and Solicitor Generals' Retirement Fund of Fulton County so as to change the conditions of eligibility for membership and pension benefits of the district attorney of the Superior Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 370. By Representative Townsend of the 24th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitor-general of said circuit so as to provide that the compensation of the assistant district attorneys shall be fixed by the district attorney within specified limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 987. By Representative Smith of the 78th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Butts County upon an annual salary in lieu of the system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1043. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Camden County; to provide for the payment of the cost-of-living increase in compensation out of the general funds of Camden County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1044. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Coffee County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1047. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa so as to increase the number of city commissioners and to provide for their

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terms of office and to provide for referendum thereon; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1049. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th: A Bill to recreate and reincorporate the City of Woodstock; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1050. By Representative Stone of the 138th: A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Appling Count into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Appling County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1052. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Worth County by the people and for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Worth County by the Board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1060. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Buchanan so as to change the provisions relating to the mayor's court and the punish ments which may be imposed by said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1061. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Treasurer of Haralson County so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1062. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the salary of the County Com missioner of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes we,re 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 1063. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Haralson County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the clerical assistant of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1064. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to deputies of the sheriff; to authorize the sheriff to appoint two additional full-time deputy sheriffs and two part-time deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1065. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 1067. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th and others:
A Bill to provide for a supplemental expense allowance for the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1068. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th and others:
A Bill to create the office of Assistant District Attorney of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1069. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Barwick, Georgia, in the Counties of Thomas and Brooks; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1078. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Sharon in the County of Taliaferro and to provide a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

SB 87. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Evans County, so as to change the provisions relative to such terms; and other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

SB 319. By Senator Shapard of the 28th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County, so as to change the corporate limits of said town; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:

SB 291. By Senators Robinson of the 27th, Turner of the 8th, Hudson of the 35th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-27, relating to gambling, as amended,

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so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, etc., to sell, distribute, televise, or broadcast any advertisement, television or radio commercial, or written or printed matter containing an advertisement or solicitation for participation in any lottery.

SB 306. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing the Attorney General, upon request of any department, office, etc., is authorized to employ private counsel to perform legal services for that department or office and that such department shall pay for such services.

SB 309. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2906, relating to criminal sanctions for selling, manufacturing, purchasing or possessing a machine gun, so as to provide that said Code Section shall not apply to any person who has registered his machine gun in accordance with the dictates of the National Firearms Act.

SB 320. By Senators Langford of the 51st and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions with respect to gambling and related offenses, so as to change the provisions relating to the definition of a lottery.

SB 334. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights, approved April 6, 1972, as amended, so as to authorize certain private motor vehicles to operate with flashing or revolving red lights.

SB 351. By Senator Pearce of the 16th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or a security deed, approved March 16, 1966, as amended, so as to clarify the definition of "rate of charge".

HB 89. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Electric Membership Corporations Act" so as to provide that directors of electric membership corpora tions may be compensated for their services rendered on behalf of such corporations.

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HB 377. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd:
A Bill to amend Title 68 of the Code of Georgia, relating to motor vehicles, so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the drivers and equipment of motor contract carriers and motor common carriers which conflict with the rules and regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission pertaining to motor carrier safety.

HB 488. By Representative Miles of the 86th: A Bill to amend Ga. Laws 1937, as amended, relating to the taxable net income of a nonresident for income tax purposes.
HB 492. By Representative Miles of the 86th: A Bill to amend Section 92-3201 of the Code of Georgia to provide a definition of who must file an income tax return.
HB 493. By Representatives Miles of the 86th and Connell of the 87th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to clarify the provisions of existing law which allow to each dealer a deduction equal to three percent (3%) of the amount of tax due under said Act.

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

HB 67. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission so as to require periodic and terminal billings for electric, gas and water services to note certain items in a conspicuous manner.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 491. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3002 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of the word "nonresident" for income tax purposes, to clarify the definition of the word "nonresident".

The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

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HE 61-242. By Mr. Kreeger of the 21st: A Resolution compensating Mr. Roy M. Lingefelt.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 7-41. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A Resolution compensation Mr. Paul Roach.
HR 11-86. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th and Irwin of the 130th: A Resolution compensating the Williams Brothers Grocery Company.
HR 20-130. By Representative Davis of the 56th: A Resolution compensating Mr. J. Fred Holland.
HR 52-210. By Representative McKinney of the 35th: A Resolution compensating Mr. Alfred L. Knox.
HR 54-210. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th: A Resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Thrift.
HR 55-210. By Mr. Larsen of the 27th: A Resolution compensating Mr. James Bohannon.

HR 91-373. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A Resolution compensating Mr. William H. Sheperd.

HR 111-434. By Representative Logan of the 62nd: A Resolution compensating Mr. David Ledet.

HR 120-463. By Representative Childs of the 51st: A Resolution compensating Mr. Carl Perrin.

HR 92. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd and others:
A Resolution creating the DeKalb County Study Commission on Law Enforcement.

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HR 141. By Representatives Hays of the 1st, Toles of the 16th and Colwell of the 4th:
A Resolution urging the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to modify facilities at Stone Mountain Park to accomodate handicapped persons.

HR 222. By Representatives Harden of the 154th, Leggett of the 153rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd and others:
A Resolution relative to the relocation of the Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

HR 239. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Resolution urging the United States Congress to adopt appropriate legislation providing that one of the major purposes of Lake Sidney Lanier is for recreation.

HR 241. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Wood of the 9th and others:
A Resolution designating the Recreational Complex to be located on Picnic Island of Lake Lanier Islands as "The James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd Recre ational Center".

HR 284. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd and others:
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Mr. Earl Olson.

HR 287. By Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th and others:
A Resolution commending the United Service Organizations, Inc., (USO) and expressing support of its work.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 78. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Eldridge of the 7th and Young of the 13th:
A Resolution authorizing an annual expenditure of $5,000 for the operation of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:
SB 101. By Senator Dean of the 31st: A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System,

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approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide for an additional postretirement benefit adjustment.

SB 280. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-3102, relating to the sale and destruction of weapons used in the commission or attempted commission of a crime may be destroyed when no longer needed for evidentiary purposes.

SB 288. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Brantley of the 56th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2703, relating to commercial gambling, as amended, so as to provide that commercial gambling shall be a felony; to provide punishment for said crime.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 45. By Senator Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code section 95A-961, relating to permits for excess weight and dimension under the provisions of the Georiga Code of Public Transportation, so as to change certain provisions relating to vehicles transporting portable buildings, to provide an effective date.

Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 138. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 57-101.1, relating to the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on certain transactions involving real prop erty so as to create and preserve opportunities for Georgians to obtain loans to buy homes and to otherwise deal in and encumber real estate and interests therein by eliminating the legal maximum rate of interest in transactions; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and HB 138 was reconsidered.

Representative Connell of the 87th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 414. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to place a limitation upon

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the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be possessed in any county of this State; and for oher purposes.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Bailey Banks Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Childs Cole Collins Connell Cox Crawford Daugherty Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Kilgore King Kreeger Larsen, G. K. Lee Linder Mann

Marcus McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mullinax Parham Pinkston Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sigman Taggart Thompson Tolbert Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bray Burton Carr Carter Childers Clark, L. Clifton Colwell Cooper
Culpepper
Dover
Foster, R. L.
Gammage
Glanton
Harris, J. P.
Harrison
Hill, G.

Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jordan Karrh Keyton Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Leggett
Leonard
Logan
Long
Matthews, D. R.
Mostiler
Noble
Oxford

Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Smith, V. B. Stone Thomason
Toles
Triplett
Tucker
Twiggs
Waddle
Walker
Wall

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Bargeron Battle Beckham Blackshear Brown Buck Games Carrell Castleberry Chance Clark, Betty Coleman Davis Dean Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gignilliat

Glover Ham Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Jones Knight Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Nessmith Nix Owens Parkman Parrish Patten, R. L.

Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Scott Sheats Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Townsend Vaughn Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 68, nays 55.

The motion prevailed and HB 414 was reconsidered.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the motion to reconsider HB 414 and that, had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Lambert of the 112th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 113. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Hudgins of the 15th, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize counties and municipalities to grant a partial or complete exemp-

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tion from ad valorem property taxes levied by such county or municipality on certain tangible property; to require the approval of such exemption by the electors of the county or municipality.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-\vit:

SB 145. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions, and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 705), so as to clarify certain provisions; to correct technical and typographical errors; to redefine certain terms.

The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 83. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Georgia Code Title 68A "The Uniform Rules of the Road"; to prescribe speed restrictions for any street, roadway, or highway of this State; to provide a basic rule; to provide for maximum speed limits; to provide for the establishment of State speed zones.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 101. By Senator Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide for an additional post-retirement benefit adjustment; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 280. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-3102, relating to the sale and destruction of weapons, so as to provide that weapons used in the commission or attempted commission of a crime may be destroyed when no longer needed for evidentiary purposes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 286. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Holloway of the 12th, Sutton of the 9th and others:
A Bill to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation, determining the applicable rates therefor, and collecting the ad valorem tax imposed therein; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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SB 288. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Brantley of the 56th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2703, realting to commercial gambling, so as to provide that commercial gambling shall be a felony; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 291. By Senators Robinson of the 27th, Turner of the 8th, Hudson of the 35th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-27, relating to gambling and related offenses, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person, partner ship, firm, corporation or other entity to sell, distribute, televise, broadcast or desseminate any advertisement, television or radio commercial, or any book, magazine, periodical, newspaper, or other written or printed matter containing an advertisement or solicitation for participation in any lottery declared to be unlawful by the laws of this State unless such advertisement, commercial or solicitation contains or includes the words "void in Georgia" printed or spoken so as to be clearly legible or audible to persons viewing or hearing such advertisement, commercial or solicitation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 306. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to authorize the Attorney General to employ pri vate counsel so as to clarify the agencies of the State which may request the Attorney General to employ private counsel; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 309. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2906, relating to criminal sanctions for selling, manufacturing, purchasing or possessing a machine gun, so as to provide that said Code Section shall not apply to any person who has registered his machine gun in accordance with the dictates of the National Firearms Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 320. By Senators Langford of the 51st and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions with respect to gambling and related offenses; so as to change the provisions relating to the definition of a lottery; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 334. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing

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or revolving blue lights, so as to authorize certain private motor vehicles to operate with flashing or revolving red lights upon certification of the necessity thereof by the State Director of Civil Defense to the Depart ment of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 351. By Senator Pearce of the 16th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or a security deed, so as to clarify the definition of "rate of charge"; to delete any requirement of forfeiture of any of the principal sum advanced to the borrowed if any loan secured by a secondary security deed on real estate is made in violation of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SR 78. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Eldridge of the 7th and Young of the 13th:
A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of certain sums of money for the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SR 82. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Holloway of the 12th, Sutton of the 9th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to autho rize the General Assembly to enact legislation treating any and all mobile homes as a separate class of property from other classes of tangible prop erty for ad valorem tax purposes and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property and to enact legislation consistent herewith to prevent any person, firm or corporation from escaping payment of their fair share of ad valorem taxes on said mobile homes; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
SR 108. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Marcona Terminal Company, a Nevada corporation, its successors and assigns, including Savannah Port Authority, a body corporate and politic created by Act of the Georgia General Assembly, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property
SB 145. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions, and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", approved March

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25, 1974, so as to clarify certain provisions; to correct technical and typographical errors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SR 113. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Holloway of the 12th, Hudgins of the 15th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to autho rize counties and municipalities to grant a partial or complete exemption from ad valorem property taxes levied by such county or municipality on certain tangible property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for conditions and procedures rela tive to certain grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance; to make provisions relative to a more effective manage ment and fiscal administration of the State; to provide for definitions; to provide for responsibilities of the State Revenue Commissioner; to provide for responsibilities of the State School Superintendent; to make provisions relative to certain credits relative to certain ad valorem property taxes; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
Section 1. Pursuant to the authority granted the General Assembly in Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I(c) of the Constitution of Georgia and in order to provide for a more effective management and fiscal ad ministration of the State and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Para graph IV (b) of the Constitution of Georgia, in order to provide funds to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance, there is provided hereinafter a method for the allocation of certain grants to

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counties for construction and maintenance of county roads and, there are also provided reasonable conditions relative to such grants.

Section 2. (a) Funds appropriated in any fiscal year as grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance, when such funds are appropriated with specific reference to this Act, shall be allo cated as follows: each participating county shall receive a percentage of the total amount of funds appropriated which is equal to the quotient of "A" divided by "B", as such terms are defined in subsections (b) and (c).

(b) "A" is the number of pupils in average daily attendance in grades one through twelve in all public and private schools within the partici pating county during the school year which immediately precedes any calendar year in which an appropriation is made for such grants.

(c) "B" is the number of pupils in average daily attendance in grades one through twelve in all public and private schools within the State during the school year which immediately precedes any calendar year in which an appropriation is made for such grants.

(d) In the event any public or private school contains students from more than one county, the basis for allocating the school's average daily attendance shall be the place of residence of puipls used in compiling such average daily attendance.

Section 3. (a) For the purposes of this Act, the word "participating county" means a county complying with the provisions of this Section.

(b) To be entitled to receive a grant as provided in this Act, a county shall grant to each taxpayer who pays county ad valorem tangible property taxes in the county, other than a taxpayer who is a corporation or a public utility, a credit against county ad valorem tangible property taxes (levied and expended by the county governing authority) due for that year, ex cept for such taxes on motor vehicles and trailers. The amount of such credit shall be a percentage of the total amount of the grant received by the county, which percentage shall be equal to the percentage which the amount of such taxes paid by such taxpayer is of the total amount of such taxes paid by all such taxpayers in the county.

(c) The taxing authority of each participating county shall show in a prominent manner on the tax bill of each such ad valorem taxpayer the dollar amount of credit against county ad valorem property taxes which said taxpayer is receiving as a result of such grants. The form of such notice shall be as prescribed by the State Revenue Commissioner, who shall determine and certify to the appropriate State fiscal officer the amount of funds to which each county is entitled pursuant to this Act. The de termination of the State Revenue Commissioner shall be final, and the appropriate State fiscal officer shall disburse the funds pursuant to such
certification.

Section 4. The State School Superintendent shall furnish to the appropriate State fiscal officer a certified listing of the average daily

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attendance figures in public and private schools for every county in the State. In the event said Superintendent is unable to obtain such figures for any county or counties, no funds shall be allocated under the provisions of this Act to such county or counties until such average daily attendance figures have been obtained and certified by said Superintendent.

Section 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following floor substitute, offered by Representative Murphy of the 18th and others, was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance; to provide that such funds shall be used as a credit on certain ad valorem taxes on tangible properties; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; to repeal an Act to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 475); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Pursuant to the authority granted the General Assembly in Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph I(c) of the Constitution of Georgia (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 2-6201 (c)) and in order to provide for a more effec tive management and fiscal administration of the State and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV(b) of the Constitution of Georgia (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 2-6204(b)), in order to provide funds to counties to aid in the construction and maintenance of county roads, and in addition to funds provided pursuant to other laws, there may be allotted to each county annually for county road construction and maintenance certain grants as provided in Sections 2 and 3 of this Act.
Section 2. (a) In any year in which the General Assembly shall appropriate by line item, and with reference to this Section of this Act, funds necessary to provide grants to counties to aid in the construction and maintenance of county roads, such grants shall be allotted to each county pro rata according to each county's share of the total number of homesteads in the State. For purposes of this Act, "homestead" shall mean and include all that tangible property upon which an ad valorem property tax homestead exemption was claimed and allowed for the immediately preceding year.
(b) In order to provide better fiscal management, the funds provided pursuant to this Section are intended to be utilized for the relief of ad

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valorem taxation on tangible property and no county shall be entitled to receive any of the funds provided for in this Section unless and until a credit against county ad valorem property taxes (levied and expended by the county governing authority) shall be granted by the governing author ity of the county to each homestead located within the county. Each such credit shall equal an amount computed as follows: the amount of the grant allotted, pursuant to this Section, to the county to aid in the con struction and maintenance of county roads, divided by the number of homesteads in the county.

(c) No credit granted pursuant to this Section shall exceed one-half of the credit recipient's total tax liability for county ad valorem property taxes (levied and expended by the county governing authority).

(d) If there remains a surplus from the funds allotted to such county by the provisions of this Section after complying with the provisions of this Section, such remaining funds shall be deemed appropriated and allotted to the county under Section 3 of this Act.

Section 3. (a) In any year in which the General Assembly shall appropriate by line item, and with reference to this Section of this Act, funds necessary to provide grants to counties to aid in the construction and maintenance of county roads, such grants shall be allotted to each county pro rata according to each county's share of the total number of homesteads in the State.
(b) In order to provide better fiscal management, the funds provided pursuant to this Section are intended to be utilized for the relief of ad valorem taxation on tangible property and no county shall be entitled to receive any of the funds provided for in this Section unless and until a credit against county ad valorem property taxes (levied and expended by the county governing authority) shall be granted by the governing au thority of the county to all eligible tangible property, as herein defined, except motor vehicles and trailers, located within the county. Each such credit shall equal an amount computed as follows: a pro rata share of the sum of the grant allotted, pursuant to this Section, to the county to aid in the construction and maintenance of county roads, and, the surplus, if any, from the funds allotted to such county by the provisions of Section 2(a) of this Act, after compliance by the county with the provisions of Section 2(b) of this Act.
(c) Eligible tangible property shall be all tangible property except that tangible property required to be returned to and assessed by the State Revenue Commissioner pursuant to statutes passed by the General Assembly under the authority of Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia.
Section 4. (a) No credit, or combination of credits, granted pur suant to this Act shall exceed the lesser of: (1) One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), or, (2) the credit recipient's tax liability for county ad valorem property taxes (levied and expended by the county governing authority).

(b) No credit authorized under this Act shall be granted to any tax payer unless such taxpayer pays his then current tax liability for county

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ad valorem property taxes (levied and expended by the county governing authority) on or before the date such liability shall become due.

Section 5. The taxing authority of each county receiving funds pur suant hereto shall show in a prominent manner on the tax bill of each ad valorem taxpayer the dollar amount of credit against county ad valorem property taxes, which said taxpayer is receiving as a result of the funds herein allocated. Each such tax bill shall also show in a prominent man ner the amount of any surplus, from the funds allotted to the county by this Act, after compliance by the county with the provisions of Section 2(b) and Section 3(b) of this Act, retained by the governing authority of such county. The form of such notice shall be as prescribed by the State Revenue Commissioner, who shall determine and certify to the appro priate State fiscal officer the amount of funds to which each county is entitled pursuant to this Act. The determination of the State Revenue Commissioner shall be final and the appropriate State fiscal officer shall disburse the funds pursuant to such certification.

Section 6. It shall be the duty of the State Revenue Commissioner to administer the provisions of this Act and the Commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary to the effective administration of the provisions of this Act.

Section 7. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 9. An Act to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 475), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Ham of the 80th and Knight of the 67th move to amend the floor substitute to HB 1 by adding after the word, "credits" on line 30, page 3 the following: ", or combination of credits in all counties of the State of Georgia," and by adding at the end of line 1, page 4 the following: "Taxpayers owning property in more than one county, are hereby required to notify the taxing authorities in each county where they own property of this fact."

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Representative Knight of the 67th moves to amend the floor substitute amend the floor substitute to HB 1 by adding at the end of line 6, page 4 the following, "Provided however that the governing authority of any county can by appropriate resolution extend the date that such tax liability shall become due, in order to comply with Section 4. (B) of this Act."

Representative Knight of the 67th moves to aemnd the floor substitute to HB 1 by adding on line 1, page 4, the following:

Provided However, any property owner owning property in more than one county may receive the credits authorized by this Act only in the county of which he maintains his principal residence or the county in which the principal place of doing business is located.

An amendment, offered by Representative Russell of the 53rd, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Williamson of the 45th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Beckham of the 89th moves to amend the floor sub stitute to HB 1 as follows:
By striking in their entirety Sections 2 through 7.
By renumbering Sections 8, 9 and 10 as Sections 4, 5 and 6, respec tively.
And, by inserting following Section 1 the following Sections:
"Section 2. Funds appropriated in any fiscal year as grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance, when such funds are appropriated with specific reference to this Act, shall be allocated as follows: the total number of homestead exemptions granted in the entire State during the calendar year in which funds are appropriated shall be divided into the total funds appropriated; the dollar amount of the grant to each county shall then be deter mined by multiplying the number of homestead exemptions granted in the county for that year by the dollar figure determined by the preceding division.
Section 3. (a) For the purposes of this Act, the word 'partici pating county' mean a county complying with the provisions of this Section.
(b) To be entitled to receive a grant as provided in this Act, a county shall grant to each taxpayer who qualifies for a homestead exemption a credit against county ad valorem tangible property taxes

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(levied and expended by the county governing authority) due for that year, except for such taxes on motor vehicles and trailers. The amount of such credit shall be determined by dividing the total number of homestead exemptions granted within the county for that year into the dollar amount of the grant allocated to the county. If the amount of any such credit shall exceed the taxpayer's total ad valorem tangi ble property tax liability due the county for that year, other than taxes on motor vehicles, such excess shall be retained by the county.

(c) The taxing authority of each participating county shall show in a prominent manner on the tax bill of each such ad valorem tax payer the dollar amount of credit against county ad valorem property taxes which said taxpayer is receiving as a result of such grants. The form of such notice shall be as prescribed by the State Revenue Com missioner, who shall determine and certify to the appropriate State fiscal officer the amount of funds to which each county is entitled pursuant to this Act. The determination of the State Revenue Com missioner shall be final, and the appropriate State fiscal officer shall disburse the funds pursuant to such certification."

An amendment to the Beckham amendment, offered by Representative Childers of the 15th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Beckham Brown Burton Calhoun Davis Dean Egan Elliott Felton Glover Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Hudson Irvin, R.

Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Linder Lucas Marcus Nix Noble Owens Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall

Sams Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Thompson Tolbert Townsend Waddle Wall White Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Banks Battle Baugh

Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray

Burruss Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison

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Hatcher Hawking Hays Hill, G. Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith

Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Shanahan Sizemore Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker Ware Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Bailey Bargeron Blackshear Buck

Culpepper Fraser Hamilton Harris, B. B. Larsen, W. W.

Matthews, C. Patten, R. L. Russell, W. B. Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Beckham amendment, the ayes were 46, nays 119.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and ruled to be out of order by the Speaker.

The floor substitute, as amended, 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, by substitute, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bowman Bray Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter
Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Fostr, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat

Glanton Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hartcher Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard
Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles

Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore
Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Walker

Wall Ware Watson

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West Whitmire Williams

Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Beckham Bolster Brown Burton Clark, Betty Dean Egan Elliott

Felton Glover Hawkins Hill, B. L. Horton Irvin, R. Jordan Linder Lucas

Russell, W. B. Scott Smyre Thompson Townsend Waddle White Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Blackshear Buck

Fraser Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 26.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 1, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immedi ately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st, Connell of the 87th and others:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Govern ment, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings authorized by law; 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:

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That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.

PART I

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch ......_....._..._......$ 8,312,000

Legislative Branch Object Classes:

Operations ......-- ..... ,,.-..._..____._.___......_ $ Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses ....... $ Georgia Education Improvement Council ___,,----.__.___$

1. Operations -----..-_______----.________..-_____________.______.._________. $

Total Funds Budgeted ..--__.____._--_..........

,,.. $

State Funds Budgeted -_._--._..___..............._______._.......$

2. For election blanks and other election expenses ,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted -- -.__.__,,____,,..,,_____$ State Funds Budgeted .._...-............__.___.._.,,,,..,,.........$

3. Georgia Education Improvement Council Total Funds Budgeted .............,,.._..____._........ State Funds Budgeted --------------,,....--.......

7,750,000 450,000 112,000
7,750,000 7,750,000 7,750,000
450,000 450,000 450,000
112,000 112,000 112,000

For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, air travel expense and benefits for members of the Gen eral Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and com mittees of the General Assembly, and each branch there of; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; National Conference of Legislative Leaders, Conference of Insurance Legislators, and Marine Fish eries Compact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, print ing and other incidental expenses for the Legislative Branch; for cost of comiling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General As sembly; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee, Office of Legislative Counsel, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as authorized by law.

The Legislative Service Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the ex penditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative

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Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds ap propriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.
Section 2. Department of Audits .....-..--....................I
Department of Audits Object Classes:
Operations --.,,....--_.----__ __-_--_______.______. Tax Ratio Study ... _ ,,,,
1. Operations ._......___...._. Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
2. Tax Ratio Study ___......_ Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

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2,335,000
1,995,000 340,000
1,995,000 1,995,000 1,995,000
340,000 340,000 340,000

PART II

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Supreme Court .,,..._.,,,,,,,,$ 1,139,000 Supreme Court Object Classes: .__......._.___.....-._..._.__..$ 1,139,000

For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each addi tional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allocated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Ga. L. 1953, Nov.- Dec. Sess. pp.
478-479.

Section 4. Superior Courts .,,.._....-.__...__._-...__-._._...-_.$ 7,128,160

Superior Courts Object Classes:

Superior Courts Operations __...--.,,.----..---. District Attorneys' Operations ..._..----..--_. District Attorneys' Association Operations District Attorneys' Training .__.,,..____...--_....._.

.____.$ .,,___$ ...___ $ .,,____$

1. Superior Courts Operations ......._._.,,_._-..-_.-..,,----$

5,030,544 1,989,616
100,000 8,000
5,030,544

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Total Funds Budgeted _.----.--__._----.....------__----$ State Funds Budgeted ------ ..----------------.$
2. District Attorneys' Operations --_------------_..--$ District Attorneys' Association Operations------$ District Attorneys' Training --------__.------___----$ Total Funds Budgeted .------------.._------_._------$ State Funds Budgeted ------..------------------__--.$

5,030,544 5,030,544
1,989,616 100,000 8,000
2,097,616 2,097,616

For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges au thorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.

For payment of salaries, contingent expense allow ances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District Attorney Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $55,000 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the 1975 session of the General Assembly.

Section 5. Court of Appeals _----------------_.___.----$ 1,308,439 Court of Appeals Object Class: --__------.____._------_$ 1,308,439

For the cost of operating the State Court of Ap peals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court--..--? Administrative Office of the Court Object Classes.-?

481,861 481,861

For the cost of operating the Administrative Of fices of the Court.

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Section 7. Appellate Court Reports ____,,__-,,___--___.$ Appellate Court Reports Object Classes: .,,...,,..._.....$
For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission ......,,$ Judicial Qualifications Commission Object Classes $
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.
Section 9. Board of Court Reporting ..,,.....................$ Board of Court Reporting Object Classes: .__,,,,..,,.,,.$
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.
Section 10. Indigent Defense Services ..........,,.__.__-$ Indigent Defense Services Object Classes: .....,,...,,__$
For the cost of establishing or continuing local de fender offices, administering and improving the State wide defender system and for matching grants available for same.
Section 11. Pre-Sentence Diversion .__..__.___..,,.........$ Pre-Sentence Diversion Object Classes: ....____._..........$
For the cost of providing personnel to administer pre-sentence programs, diversion programs, and legal assistance to trial judges, and for other administrative costs incidental to these programs. These services will be provided in selected circuits for judges of courts of record at various levels.

2433 64,500 64,500
10,000 10,000
15,865 15,865
900,000 900,000
750,000 750,000

PART III

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 12. Department of Administrative

Services

--------------$ 12,188,067

Department of Administrative Services Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ______.______.._._._________._.._.$ Travel ------- ----- -------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing _-----------_----___----$

12,341,829 106,925 155,000 117,105

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Equipment Purchases ...--------------.__.----------.$ Per Diem and Fees .--------------_.,,__------------_.$ Computer Charges --.------,,_.__--__------------_____--_$ Personal Services -___-.__._------------._--_,,__----------$ Workmen's Compensation Payments _--------_..$ Telephone Billings ._------------------,,__-..._------$ Direct Payments to Authority for
Operations --------_____----------------____.__.__._.----. $ Capital Outlay .........................__.__ __.,,___._,,._______..._.___.$ Authority Lease Rentals -------------------------- $ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund --------------------------------$

274,200 12,000
1,859,827 12,653,206
830,000 11,166,600
2,108,819 1,432,000 3,112,753
240,000

1. Departmental Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ------------------$ Travel ----..-...____-_---__-_-----_----------------.$ Publications and Printing ----------------__________.___.$ Equipment Purchases ------------.------------------$ Computer Charges ----------__----------------_--.-$ Personal Services ----------------------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ----------------------------$ State Funds Budgeted ------------------------------$

35 46,394
9,000 5,500
2,000 8,000
566,731 637,625 637,625

2. Fiscal Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --.----------------_.$ Travel ....._..._.._._..._....._..._..___._-...._--._..--._....$ Publications and Printing ---------------------- $ Equipment Purchases ----------------------------$ Computer Charges --------------_..__----___-_---.$ Personal Services --------------------------.._--_...$ Total Funds Budgeted ----------------------------.$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.____....._.__------.----------$

21 23,861 4,000
12,000 1,500 1,757,181 334,070 2,132,612
2,132,612

Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $1,121,481 is designated and com mitted for the operation of the Statewide uniform personnel and payroll accounting system (PACS) ; and $631,700 is designated and committed for development of the uniform Statewide financial accounting system
(FAGS).

3. Self Insurance Administration
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .--------------------$ Travel ------------_...----_--._..-_-_.-.--------------. $ Publications and Printing ------_------.--------$ Equipment Purchases ------------------ --~--~.$ Computer Charges _..------__.._---------------$ Personal Services _--------------.__------------$ Workmen's Compensation Payments .----------.$

17 12,797 28,000
3,500 1,000 1,000 228,952 830,000

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Total Funds Budgeted .......................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted --------...------------------_.$

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1,105,249 1,072,849

4. Procurement Administration
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _------------,,--_----$ Travel -----------------------------------__. $ Publications and Printing ....................................... ^ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Computer Charges ....................................................^ Personal Services --.------------------,,------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ----------------.----._--------$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................ ^

56 84,149 12,000
33,000 8,400 17,000 739,231 893,780 893,780

5. Property Management Administration
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Erpenses .----------,,.._--__-,,-$ Travel ........................................................ ....^ Publications and Printing ........^...............................^ Equipment Purchases ........................._......._......_....$ Computer Charges ------------------_------...............$ Personal Services ............................ .....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ----------------_------------? State Funds Budgeted _---------------------._----$

11 31,500 3,425 1,305 4,000 27,346
145,613 213,189 213,189

6. Volunteer Services
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ,,__________--------------_$ Travel .,,-.---------_---_--._------. $ Publications and Printing ..........--....--...----_----..$ Equipment Purchases _,,--....----------.--_-_.----.$ Personal Services ..,,.._......_,,...-....-......--.-....-.,,,,._--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................ ......^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................^

2 7,791
2,500 4,500
500 33,834 49,125 49,125

7. General Services Administration

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ...........................$

Travel ...............................

--.................^

Publications and Printing ...................................^

Equipment Purchases ._,,_____--..--.------_----------.$

Personal Services _............,,........................_------.$

Total Funds Budgeted ..........__.__-_..............__._.-$

State Funds Budgeted ........................... -- $

13 8,233 4,000 1,300
3,800 171,531 188,864 100,686

8. Data Processing Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .........................----.$ Travel _____________________.___.______._,,..----.-,,.._---$ Publications and Printing ,,.-.----..-..--.,,----------_$ Equipment Purchases ....._____...--------------------.?

624 8,554,293
25,000
38,500 42,000

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Personal Services --..-...-........-__...............__._._......... $ 8,033,586 Total Funds Budgeted .......................................$ 16,693,379 State Funds Budgeted ...................................^ --0--

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........._,_._....................If Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..------------$ Equipment Purchases ......................................... ^ Computer Charges ..............................................$ Personal Services --.. ___________________________.___________$ Total Funds Budgeted _...._._..__.__.._.______$ State Funds Budgeted ---_-__-____.________._._.__$

13 207,807 155,000 76,000
1,800 111,320 551,927 75,000

10. Communication Services Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular' Operating Expenses ___.___._________._.___________$

Travel .........................................^

Publications and Printing ....-_..___-..,,__-___..._____.__.....$

Equipment Purchases --------------__-__--__--------$

Computer Charges ----__--_-______,,______.___________.$

Personal Services

_^ .__.________._$

Telephone Billings .___.__.___,, __.____,,._..___._______.___._______.$

Total Funds Budgeted ___._.._____________._____.___$

State Funds Budgeted __..___________________________..___________$

97 229,210
9,000 10,000
35,000 40,000 1,193,261
11,166,600 12,683,071
--0--

11. Printing Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _.______________________-.______$ Travel .-.-_--._-______._...-..-.-..-.......................-..-...._$ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases ......................,,.-...._.-_,,_,,__-_.$ Computer Charges ...----_----_----__,,_-_,,,,_,,._-.._-..$ Personal Services ._.____._._.__.,,_..._.___._.,,.,,.._,,..........,,$ Total Funds Budgeted .__-....-....-....-........................$ State Funds Budgeted ._.,,_..........,,.....,,...........,,.......$

77 861,849
7,000 1,000 94,000 5,000
878,620 1,847,469
--0--

12. Central Supply Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ................ ^.^.^^, Travel .....................................$ Publications and Printing ________,,__.__,,_.,,,,__,,..___,,__$ Equipment Purchases ........... ........^......__..____,,.$ Computer Charges _.__._...._.__,,____.__.._...__.__.____,,,,__,,,,,,,,_$ Personal Services .....................,,.._..............,,......,,.,,-$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................$ State Funds Budgeted ...... ............................^

15 2,240,781
2,000 5,500
4,000 2,500 145,992 2,400,773 --0--

13. Georgia Building Authority Budget:
Direct Payments to Authority for Operations _~~.$ Capital Outlay ..............................^

2,108,819 1,432,000

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

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Authority Lease Rentals .--_----__._______ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund .............................. Total Funds Budgeted ............................ State Funds Budgeted ................_........

-$ 3,112,753
..$ 240,000 ..$ 6,893,572 ~$ 6,893,572

Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $1,142,000 is designated and com mitted for implementation of the Capitol Hill Master Plan.

14. State Properties Commission Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ----......--.--...-......-....I Travel ................................ ........................^ Publications and Printing ..........._.._________..._...........$ Equipment Purchases -_.._.......--.........__..._____.-_......-$ Per Diem and Fees ..__..________--__--_.............._._.__-_-._.$ Personal Services ................. .....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................. ^ State Funds Budgeted _...........................____._..........$

4 33,164
1,000 1,000 2,000 12,000 70,465 119,629 119,629

Section 13. Department of Agriculture ...___.________-$ 15,717,921

Department of Agriculture Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ....__.._________-----...-...-$ Travel _____._..__.. ...___________.._________........__________.__._........_....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .______.......... $ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases .........._.____,,..._........._____--......$ Per Diem and Fees .............-.-.............__......-,,-- $ Computer Charges .......................... ......^ Personal Services ............................... -^ Fire Ant Eradication _....________._.._.._______.____........._..__-.$ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract ......--__.$ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract ............$ Poultry Improvement Contract ,,...--.--...-----------.$ Veterinary Fees ..........................^ Poultry Research Contract with Georgia
Institute of Technology _____.,,..____________......._____-.$ Contract with University of Georgia
to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease .....______._.$ Indemnities .............--..-.--$ Advertising Contract _...,,_........__,,_......___.........,,_.$ Authority Lease Rentals .._.._......._.___......._.___-......-$

1,134,201 694,263 169,500 387,925 108,803 66,400 180,156
10,428,603 1,500,000
220,000 330,000 515,000 525,000
125,000
250,000 100,000 40,000 945,000

1. Plan Industry Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ......._.__-.....----------$ Travel ............-_................---------. ------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._____.......----.$ Publications and Printing ......... ......^..--..^

193 150,440
89,500 32,000
24,400

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Equipment Purchases ------------..........__,,,,_________$ Per Diem and Fees __________________,,,,_......._.,,_.._$ Personal Services .--.--..--,,__..--.....,,.........__..........$ Fire Ant Eradication _._...---.-.__________,,,,_,,_________ $ Total Funds Budgeted .....-.,,,,.-.....-,,.................,,..$ State Funds Budgeted -,,_________._.___________,,_____,,____.$

54,700 1,400 2,174,143 1,500,000 4,026,583 3,935,583

2. Animal Industry Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...._................__._........$ Travel -------........--.......................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............,,.._...$ Publications and Printing --...,,...._..._.........__,,__._..$ Equipment Purchases ..----.................._.,,,,..._........$ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract ....,,......$ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract ............$ Poultry Improvement Contract .--..__--____--_--_.--$ Veterinary Fees ....-,,_...._......_._,,,,,,.,,,,................._.$ Poultry Research Contract with
Georgia Institute of Technology ,,......................$ Contract with University of Georgia to
Study Asiatic New Castle Disease ....................$ Indemnities _._. .______________,,__..___....._____._____.___.______..___.$ Personal Services __.-.__.--------_.--_-.--.___..$ Total Funds Budgeted ------.-------,,$ State Funds Budgeted ,,..._....__.._______-_--__--______-__$

51 41,166 39,163 7,000 9,575 8,788 220,000 330,000 515,000 525,000
125,000
250,000 100,000 643,208 2,813,900 2,313,900

3. Marketing Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _....,,._.._._-....-......_..$ Travel ._.___..___._.__....__._...__..._........._......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._--._-_----$ Publications and Printing ......--_.........,,......_...,,.-$ Equipment Purchases _._--..--..--_....._--._._....,,...$ Per Diem and Fees ...._..._--.__--_._-..............__$ Personal Services __....._._._..._.._................_._.$ Advertising Contract ......................_......................._$ Authority Lease Rentals _-..._...-...._.......-.---..--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,....__......_..-...__.,,.._...--$ State Funds Budgeted ___.____._____._____.____.__._______...-$

101 215,970 33,200
10,000 14,400 2,500 2,700 1,153,591 40,000 945,000
2,417,361 2,278,431

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .------.....,,,,.._------$ Travel ..........................................---...-...-- ...-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..._.------$ Publications and Printing ...._._--.----..--------..---$ Equipment Purchases _-----------------------------$ Personal Services ..........._-,,.-.._.-...-._..._.--......-....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,__........-..---_..---.-$ State Funds Budgeted _.--~--~~-____~--~~~$

124 50,850 170,000 40,000 2,750 5,475 1,295,643 1,564,718 1,564,718

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
5. Internal Administration Budget: (Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ................................................$ Publications and Printing .....................................% Equipment Purchases ...........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................^ Computer Charges ..........................................,.....^ Personal Services ----..._,,_,, .................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .................................. ....^ State Funds Budgeted ................................^

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55 66,030 16,200 19,100 7,100 1,000 180,156 783,032 1,072,618 1,055,618

6. Information and Education Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...........................^ Travel ............................................................% Publications and Printing ..................................$ Equipment Purchases _._______..____.______.__.___._________.$ Personal Services --..--,,...-..--,,-.---...,,..,,--_.,,.--.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ______--_.,,--_________,,____.__._____.$ State Funds Budgeted .__.,,..._...._,,........._.._..,,._...$

11 232,410
1,500
300,000 3,800
117,614 655,324 655,324

7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel .........................................................% Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................$ Publications and Printing ________._-_____,,_--..,,.,,___.$ Equipment Purchases ...........................................^ Personal Services ...........................-.............--.......--^ Total Funds Budgeted ............. .............................4 State Funds Budgeted ........................................^

61 74,975 60,200 20,500
6,000 19,000
652,855 833,530 833,530

8. Consumer Protection Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............................... ^ Travel .-.._.......,,...-..,,-......._--...__--....-._-...---....--.- $ Publications and Printing ,,..._..----..._,,...--___,,__--| Equipment Purchases ............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Personal Services .....................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .......................$ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^

38 42,100 25,500
3,200
2,500 1,000 526,665 600,965 600,965

9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................--..........^ Travel - -...-...-...........-----...-....-------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--_.___--_-.$ Publications and Printing ....................................^ Equipment Purchases ............................. .--.---.--^

107 56,100 115,000 49,000
4,500
2,000

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Personal Services .--.--.--.._............-,,...._.....___,,......$ Total Funds Budgeted __--_.________._.,,_.________,,___._____.$ State Funds Budgeted ................................$

1,326,906 1,533,506 1,458,506

10. Meat Inspection Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........_..............,,_$ Travel ................................................................_...$ Publications and Printing .,,._..........._.,,_,,_____...........$ Equipment Purchases ,,,,..............,,,,,,.,,,,...,,...........,,$ Per Diem and Fees .......................................$ Personal Services .............................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ State Funds Budgeted ................................$

144
73,350 139,800
4,000 540
60,000 1,724,940 2,002,630
842,630

11. Federal Pesticide Application Certification Budget :
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........--....----........--I Travel .............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Equipment Purchases ,,-.--__._----_--.__--_,,----,,,,_--_$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................ .....^ Personal Services ....................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................. .^

5 130,810
4,200 11,000 2,400
300 30,006 178,716 178,716

Provided, that of the above appropriation, all State funds are designated and committed only for im plementation, administration, operation, and compliance of the Provisions, Rules and Regulations of the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-516) and that these funds shall be used for no other purpose.
Section 14. Department of Banking and Finance .................................
Department of Banking and Finance Object Classes :
Regular Operating Expenses Travel -._.___.__-. Publications and Printing ...... Equipment Purchases ........... Per Diem and Fees ................. Computer Charges ............. Personal Services ...................
1. Internal Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses

1,559,028
43,627 249,385 12,000 10,800
1,000 9,919 1,232,297
20 34,227

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Travel ,,_.,,,,___...-._______.__...,._._._._,,._,,._______________ $ Publications and Printing ........................... __..^ Equipment Purchases .................................. .^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................^ Computer Charges ....................................$ Personal Services -.__.-..........._...._.___.___._____._.........,,....$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................$ State Funds Budgeted ,,--.___,,,,,,_.___$
2. Examination Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .......................^ Travel .............. .......................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ----_____._.--.___--_--_--___,,_____-$ Personal Services ...... ..................,,.............,,$ Total Funds Budgeted -__,,,,--._._....--__._.._,,$ State Funds Budgeted .................. ....^

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7,000 12,000 3,843 1,000 9,919 312,971 380,960 380,960
62 9,400 242,385 6,957 919,326 1,178,068 1,178,068

Section 15. Department of Community Development

A. Department of Community Development ----____--,,. $ 15,597,970

Department of Community Development Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ..-.__..............__...........$ Travel .................................^ Publications and Printing ..............................$ Equipment Purchases ...................................$ Per Diem and Fees .......................................$ Computer Charges .................................. ^ Personal Services ........................................ ^ Advertising .............................................-...$ HUD-701 Planning Grants .............................-.^ Grants to Area Planning and Development
Commissions ,,.....__._........__-_........____.........___._........ $ Authority Lease Rentals .....__.__,,......._.__._....,,.___.._... $ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ...........................................I

998,931 157,161 43,450
18,044 252,176 29,465 2,089,182 813,000 1,365,000
1,170,000 2,790,000
7,543,478

1. Industry Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .............. ...^ Travel .............-...............-.......-.--.........-----...-I Publications and Printing ......................... ....^ Equipment Purchases --__.__,,_.------__--------------_$ Per Diem and Fees .-........-.....--.-.....-.----.---$ Personal Services ........__......,,._-_.-..._.----....--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................^ State Funds Budgeted ,,.....____.....-.__........__--....__....$

16 23,500 40,500
2,300 3,119 5,000 274,134 348,553 348,553

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2. Research Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .._________________,,__.__.$ Travel ....._..-...-..-..-......__.......,,............._........,,.,,....... $ Publications and Printing ______________________,,_________$ Equipment Purchases ----_._-_--_,,_______--_,,_____________$ Per Diem and Fees ..----._.._......___......_.._._........,,.$ Computer Charges ----,,__--.--_.,,__________________________,,_$ Personal Services --_....._.....__.,,....._...,,,,.........__,,...$ Total Funds Budgeted _..__________..___.____.__.__,,,,________.$ State Funds Budgeted ........._.......,,....,,._...............$

18 54,233 6,800 2,000 3,005 1,800 19,465 247,686 334,989 334,989

3. Tourism Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses __----_----.__.----_.__.$ Travel -.-------,,.--..-...__._______ _....__ ,,..______.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases _----_,,.___________._____-,,_____,,_____.$ Per Diem and Fees .........,,..............._..._................$ Computer Charges --....--...........................................I Personal Services ..--.............._......_..............._...... $ Total Funds Budgeted -......__...._...-......_.--......-...$ State Funds Budgeted _______.____.__.___._.______._._______$

70 438,925 32,698
300 6,220 52,000 4,000 654,763 1,188,906 1,188,906

4. International Trade Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .--_..--_.--------------$ Travel ........___.....--_.__.__._..............._.-_.__........ $ Publications and Printing ________________.___....._._.__,,___.__.$ Equipment Purchases --._.........._._..._------------.$ Per Diem and Fees .,,._......._.._.._..._._._-_..-.---$ Computer Charges ..-.-.-.......-._........___._._..,,......__$ Personal Services __..--_.-..-_-.-.-....__...,,.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.____.._.....______-.-~--~_$ State Funds Budgeted .-_-.---.--..------$

7 74,345 40,853 1,550 1,600 152,390 4,000 110,217 384,955 384,955

5. Community Affairs Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................----.--.--..$ Travel _...,,..............-.-----------------$ Publications and Printing _..,,_..-...-.....,,-_---..----.$ Equipment Purchases _........___-_.,,,,,,_......_...,,..$ Per Diem and Fees ..._..........................,,.._.--..-...$ Personal Services ._,,_._,,,,..._...-......_.__---.-.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted _________ _.._-._....._~~~~~-~$ State Funds Budgeted -----.....---_-------------$

18 38,600 13,039 6,500 1,500
24,186 312,790 396,615 146,649

6. Internal Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..,,._-...----------.--.--$ Travel .....................,,......_.........._._....._------$

32 369,328
23,271

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Publications and Printing ---.,,__,,___,,__,,___________________.$ Equipment Purchases ___-----_.,,__.__-__--_._____._.___.______$ Per Diem and Fees ... .,,__.,,.__._----__----____________________$ Computer Charges ____,,___,,___. _,,....._,,...........___.....,,...$ Personal Services -,,,,_----_---,,----_.___.--_________,,_____.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........._.,,_._.,,.,,..__..............$ State Funds Budgeted ......................,,,,_.............__$
7. Advertising Budget:
Advertising ___-,,_---._________._.._-____,,_________._.,,____.,,..______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ___._,,_.____.____________._,,,,_________$ State Funds Budgeted .-..........,,,,.-.-.........__._._-...$
8. Community Planning and Development Budget:
HUD-701 Planning Grants -__._____,,_....-_._________,,___._$ State Grants to Area Planning and
Development Commissions .,,._._._.....,,_.,,_.,,..._....$ Total Funds Budgeted .--.-.....,,.._..-_...__-...--$ State Funds Budgeted -......._......__-............._,,.-.....$

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30,800 2,600
16,800 2,000 489,592 934,391 877,440
813,000 813,000 813,000
1,365,000
1,170,000 2,535,000 1,170,000

9. Georgia Ports Authority Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals ,,_.........-.-..-,,.-_...-___-_. $ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt
Sinking Fund ........................................................I Total Funds Budgeted _________________________,,,,_:_____.$ State Funds Budgeted .-.___._..,,..-____.__,,---$

2,790,000
4,500,000 7,290,000 7,290,000

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,500,000 is specifically appropriated to the Georgia Ports Authority for the purpose of financ ing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land; construction, expansion, and reno vation of container berth facilities at the Garden City and Ocean Terminals; heavy equipment purchases and other major repairs and maintenance of the ports facili ties through the issuance of not to exceed $51,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
10. World Congress Center Budget:
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .....................$
Total Funds Budgeted -.-----,,--$ State Funds Budgeted ----,,--.----$

3,043,478 3,043,478 3,043,478

B. State Crime Commission ___._._--__.___.__--.___--__--__$ 1,017,110

State Crime Commission Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses _...,,----_.----------$ Travel -._..-----------------__$

89,860 31,750

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Equipment Purchases --..--.--.-.-,,__.....----.............$ Per Diem and Pees _--_____--__,,.____________,,,,_.__.____..$ Computer Charges .......--_,,_...,,........._...,,..............,,$ Personal Services --..--,,_,,,,..-......_.._-__,,_.--_----_____.$ LEAA Action Local Grants -.-............-_,,_....,,......$ LEAA Action State Grants ._...._.,,....___......_..,,_.$ LEAA State Buy-In _____________,,_____._______,,__________,,_____.$ LEAA Discretionary Grants ..............--_...____.____..$ LEAA Planning Grants ___..__.____.__.,,- ^ ,,......_...$

1,450 14,000 7,315 657,006 7,278,986 4,650,360 946,094 225,000 475,600

1. State Crime Commission--Operations Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ,,_.._--..--------------$ Travel -..---_-_-----..._______._.___.-----$ Publications and Printing ....._...__..__._,,.__._..............$ Equipment Purchases ----_--,,__-_...._...._.-..--......--..$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................I Personal Services .............. ._,,________________--,,---------$ Total Funds Budgeted ___________________________________._______$ State Funds Budgeted .............-..._..-..___..,,__.__.__._._-..$

35 67,260 22,600 8,750 1,000 11,000 556,215 666,825 66,683

2. Crime Statistics Data Center Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..............--...............$ Travel _...______________________________..___.__.__.___--..-_--_$ Publications and Printing _..__,,____________________,,_______.$ Equipment Purchases ...........................----.--------$ Per Diem and Fees -___._.._._,,_..____-_._.___-_-__---$ Computer Charges .................-..................--.--------$ Personal Services --_----_.------.--.....----------.----$ Total Funds Budgeted ._......._..--$ State Funds Budgeted ............................--........._..-$

4 16,690
6,750 4,300
450 3,000
7,315 66,521
105,026 --0--

3. Georgia Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses __._----_--_.-----_------$ Travel ...._...-...._--------.-----------$ Publications and Printing --..----..--.--------------$ Personal Services --.--.-..-.--.--..--------------------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................I State Funds Budgeted ......___.._...............-----.$

2 5,910 2,400
750 34,270 43,330 4,333

4. LEAA Grants Budget:
LEAA Action-Local ...................----$ LEAA Action-State ._-.----~-~-~---~~~$ LEAA State Buy-In -........_...-------.-----$ LEAA Discretionary _____________....--~-~~~~~~-$ LEAA Planning ..........................-.----.----.-$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........-......---$ State Funds Budgeted .----------------$

7,278,986 4,650,360
946,094 225,000 475,600 13,576,040 946,094

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Section 16. Office of Comptroller General ___,,_,,____.$ 3,502,238

Office of Comptroller General Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses .............. ...............,$ Travel ------________________ ______________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _------------.$ Publications and Printing ................................. ^ Equipment Purchases ------------------------.--_.$ Per Diem and Fees -- --.--------_,,_______________$ Computer Charges ---------------_----------$ Personal Services .................................................$ Capital Outlay ...................................................^

214,324 230,500 214,200
66,800 3,650 22,900 26,500 2,717,364 6,000

1. Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .............................. ^ Travel .............................................................^ Publications and Printing ................................. ^ Equipment Purchases ....................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................... ^ Personal Services ..........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................................... .^

21 60,355 13,800 5,200
300 9,200 324,292 413,147 413,147

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..........................$ Travel ................................. ^$ Publications and Printing ................................$ Equipment Purchases --------------------------,_$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................ i Computer Charges --------------------.------,-_.$ Personal Services ......................... ...............^ Capital Outlay ...........................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......,,.___,,.._,,__......_,,....,,__.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................^

40 23,500 7,000 28,000
700 8,200 26,500 552,240 6,000 652,140
652,140

3. Industrial Loan Regulation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........................^ Travel ....__......,,.....__.........-.......-_-....-_-..--.---.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing .__,,____--____----_----------_$ Personal Services ................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ............. .....^ State Funds Budgeted .............$
4. Information and Enforcement Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............ ................^ Travel _...... ..................................^

16 24,436 15,000 50,400 1,600 225,867 317,303 317,303
32 31,600 14,500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----_----.--.$ Publications and Printing ------_________-_-_,,_..,,______$ Equipment Purchases .,,._........____.........................^ Per Diem and Fees .........................................^ Personal Services -- ............_,,___.______.___________________$
Total Funds Budgeted .........................................J$ State Funds Budgeted .-____________________,,________,,_,,._._..$

12,600 5,000
700 5,000 384,047
453,447 453,447

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Homes Regulation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _-,,--_..._------_--,,..$ Travel .......................................................... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....--..........$ Publications and Printing __________________.._______._______.__$ Equipment Purchases -_..____.___.___._...,,,,-__..,,..._.___.__$ Per Diem and Fees .............................................^ Personal Services --__-......................_.__-__-_-.._...........$ Total Funds Budgeted .......................$ State Funds Budgeted .............-..-.-..___......_._-......_..$

113 74,433 180,200
151,200 27,000
1,950 500
1,230,918 1,666,201 1,666,201

Section 17. Department of Defense ____.._.................$ 1,644,042

Department of Defense Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses __-------.-------------$ Travel _______________________________ .........^ Publications and Printing __________________..--_______._____.$ Equipment Purchases .-.------.-....-.______,,_--.---.----.--.$ Per Diem and Fees ........................................$ Personal Services ..................... ...........................$ National Guard Units Grants ...............................$ Georgia Military Institute Grant .......................$ Civil Air Patrol Grant ........................................ ^
1. Administration and Support: State Militia Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................... ...^ Travel ................................................ ...........^ Publications and Printing ............................... ^ Equipment Purchases ........................................ ^ Per Diem and Fees ........................................----_.....$ Personal Services .................................................. ^ National Guard Units Grants .............................4 Georgia Military Institute Grant .........,,.._,,__......$ Civil Air Patrol Grant ........_..-,,...,,,,..._......-..........$ Total Funds Budgeted .........._.-..-........~~~-~--.-$ State Funds Budgeted ........................-----.--~$
2. Civil Defense Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --.--.--.._------------$

410,240 44,000 40,000 13,500 8,500
2,324,569 200,000 16,000 50,000
36 85,300 7,000 32,000 5,000 8,500 553,415 200,000 16,000 50,000 957,215 957,215
35 70,935

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Travel .........................................................................$ Publications and Printing .......................................$ Eqiupment Purchases .,,__-.---______,,___._________________$ Personal Services .....................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................4 State Funds Budgeted ........................................^

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21,000 8,000 4,000 501,724 605,659 308,571

3. Community Shelter Planning Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _...._._--_..........,,_..._..$ Travel ........................................................................$ Personal Services ----,..------------_......................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................................^ State Funds Budgeted ......................................^

7 3,500 12,500
97,247 113,247 --0--

4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ,,______._._______________________________________.________$ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Personal Services ........................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted . .......................................^ State Funds Budgeted ......................................J$

5 99,805 2,500 4,000 62,339
168,644 168,644

5. Service Contracts Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................... .........^ Travel ..................................................$ Equipment Purchases .......................................^ Personal Services .__.______--_.___.____----____--________--__$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .......................................^

112 150,700
1,000 500
1,109,844 1,262,044
209,612

Section 18. State Board of Education ..,,,,,,.,,._,,..$ 689,204,174

State Board of Education Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ,,....__. ......._-_--_____,,$ Travel ..................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................^ Publications and Printing ..............................^ Equipment Purchases ......................... .....^ Per Diem and Fees ................................. ..i Computer Charges ....................................^ Personal Services ___.._.__________.._..______._,,__.,,___-_,,__-$

5,411,198 652,577 47,000 480,576 623,072 276,166
720,190 19,327,737

Capital Outlay:
Capital Outlay (Regular) __________--_,,__.._~~-__._~_$ Grants to School Systems for Capital
Outlay Purposes ....-......._._..._._-_.___.--_--.$

6,685,053 3,325,000

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Authority Lease Rentals:

Authority Lease Rentals ..............................$

Grants to School Systems for ALR Payments

to Georgia Educational Authority ------_----__$

Grants Direct to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes ------

_---- $

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund .----------------------.,,-._-$

460,669 26,789,757
624,243 4,500,000

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional Personnel

(Section 11/Section 10 & 5) --------------------$ 330,079,947

Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory

Personnel .(Section 21) --------------------

$ 36,360,371

Elementary Instructional Specialists

(Section 12) .........................$ 2,158,929

Salaries 'of Student Supportive Personnel

(Section 20) ................

^, 13,669,107

Instructional Media

...........$ 11,508,200

Maintenance and Operation .....................................^ 53,132,005

Sick and Personal Leave ........................................$ 2,993,720

Travel ..........................................................................$ 507,750

Compensatory Education ........................................^ 12,246,750

Driver Education

...... .----------.-----$ 375,000

Public Transportation .--._.._...___.._______.-.-.............-.$ 33,835,440

Mid-Term Adjustment ................... ^ 2,000,000

Instructional Equipment ._...-__.__.____.__.__._-_-___-.....$ 1,933,668

Non-APEG Grants:

Teachers' Retirement ...............................................^

Pre-School Education

......$

Education of Children of Low-Income

Families ..........................$

Severely Emotionally Disturbed Centers --------_ $

Educational Training Services for the

Mentally Retarded --------------------$

Special Education Leadership Personnel --.------ $

Preparation of Professional Personnel

in Education of the Handicapped ___--_----------$

Instructional Services for the Handicapped _._--. $

Tuition Grants for the Multi-Handicapped ______..$

High School Program .------------.------$

Area Vocational-Technical Schools .......................^

Area Vocational-Technical Schools-

Construction ---------.-------- --

$

Comprehensive Employment and

Training (CETA)

-,,.------------------$

Teacher Training and Research (Vocational) __..$

Salaries of Job Placement Directors .---------- $ Adult Basic Services ..................4

Psychological Services _--------------------------$

Guidance Counseling and Testing __..___.__------$

Summer Library Supervisory Program _....-- -- $

35,884,267 18,035,563
41,949,540 5,352,773
300,000 347,490
106,454 1,039,434
467,000 13,620,503 30,208,518
5,600,500
4,659,049 891,568 870,381
3,187,671 48,000
200,000 62,830

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Educational Television --....----__.___.,,.......___._.._._.....$

Strengthening Instruction in Critical

Subjects

_.__._..._$

School Library Resources ______........._._______,,_____,,..___...$

Salary and Travel of Public Librarians .._.-........$

Public Library Construction --.___._....,,..__.__.___...,,. $

Public Library Materials _._..........__.___.._........_.._.._..$

School Lunch -....___________..__.__________________________.__.____..____._ $

Competency-based Certification _.__..._,,____ $

Supplemental Education Centers and

Services .____.__._,,,,.___._ $

Staff Development .... ... ... ........$

Supervising Teachers ..--,,.._.-..-.._.____....______......___,,_..$

Cooperative Education Service Agencies

(CESA) ...I......?

Superintendents Salaries .._._...__....._.__...._.__._.._......_._.$

56,186
802,676 1,815,832 2,458,976 1,000,000 1,813,998 80,224,318
575,000
2,504,951 1,000,000
145,000
2,814,300 2,942,055

1. Pre-School Education Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses

_._..---- __________ $

Travel .....$

Publications and Printing ___.._______.._________________________.$

Equipment Purchases -,,,,_____....___,,--,,____...---___.,,___.$

Per Diem and Pees ......--...--.--.-- -- $

Personal Services ___.________.._..______________.._..___--_-_____...._..._.$

Grants: Pre-School Education _____.,,_____.__._____._.__.$

Education of Childern of Low-Income

Families .___-.._____-.___..__.._______-_____..-__..--__..---$

Total Funds Budgeted .__________-_.._._____....____-..______..._.$

State Funds Budgeted _________________. __ $

7 11,718 11,600 4,820
500 600 111,597 18,035,563
13,950 18,190,348 18,175,215

2. General Education Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .____-___-___,,_____.._____..___$ Travel .-__----$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ._____._____.._____..-____..._,,_..--_--__..$ Per Diem and Fees ..____ ______ _____,,,,____--_____..-__:..----__$ Personal Services ___.______-_____---__,,---,,------------- $

44 324,336
43,662 67,704 33,400 36,433 900,314

Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel

(APEC Sec. 10a-l) .....-.---.-----------I 285,970,437

Maintenance and Operation ___..___._.,,_____._-_...___----.$ 45,737,119

Sick and Personal Leave _,,,,____.._.__...____..._-_...____..._.$ 2,582,380

Instructional Media ..... ..^ 9,908,930

Instructional Equipment ..____--___------ ....................^ 1,933,668

Travel _..___...-___...________..-----.----------?

422,750

Elementary Instructional Specialists _.__..-_..._.___.._.$ 2,158,929

Mid-Term Adjustment _..____..__-.____--_---..----$ 2,000,000

Teachers' Retirement ....___...__._...__....___--.. _--_...$ 25,269,910

Education of Children of Low-Income

Families (Migratory) ....... .^ 431,000

Driver Education ..___..___...__..-..____..__--__------- $ 375,000

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Total Funds Budgeted ............................... .$ 378,195,972 State Funds Budgeted ..............................$ 377,163,786

3. Special Education Budget: (Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .........._..........._.$ Travel _............................................................ $ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases --.,, ..........,,_________.___,,,,__$ Per Diem and Fees . .............. .............._........$ Personal Services ...........................................^
Grants: Severely Emotionally Distrubed Centers .............................................$
Education Training Services for the Mentally Retarded .............................. .^
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5 & Sec. 10a-2) ...................................$
Special Education Leadership Personnel __._.,,__.$ Maintenance and Operation ....................................I Sick and Personal Leave .............................^ Instructional Media ..................................... ^ Travel ..........................................$ Teachers' Retirement ..............................................$ Preparation of Professional Personnel in
Education of Handicapped --.--,,,,____._._,,----....$ Instructional Services for the Handicapped ....... $ Tuition Grants for the Multi-Handicapped ........$ Total Funds Budgeted .........:.......-........-..-_,,_.__...$ State Funds Budgeted ........................ ...........^

25 40,481 39,000
5,835 3,500 6,132 387,359
5,352,773
300,000
38,420,513 347,490
6,472,286 361,915
1,401,570 85,000
3,399,954
106,454 1,039,434
467,000 58,236,696 56,874,483

4. Vocational Education Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ......................$

Travel

...............................$

Publications and Printing ................................$

Equipment Purchases ..........................................$

Per Diem and Fees .................................. .^

Personal Services ____._..-___................._.._._______.,,..........$

Grants: High School Program .7........................ ..^,

Salaries of Instructional Personnel

(Sec. 10a-3) ...............

^

Maintenance and Operation .--,,__________________------.$

Sick and Personal Leave ....... ..........................^

Instructional Media __._-_-______._-__.__..___________--_.- $

Teachers' Retirement ._._.,,_...................-__-_.,,__.._,,._.$

Area Vocational-Technical Schools __-__..._.,,_,,..._..$

Adult Basic Education ...........................................$

Comprehensive Employment and Training

(CETA)

......................$

Teacher Training and Research (Vocational)----?

Area Vocational-Technical

Schools-Construction ..........___.___________.___--.-- $

Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ....^

State Funds Budgeted ........................ ....-^

124 117,432 130,444 22,710 11,351
6,700 1,899,568
13,620,503
5,688,997 922,600 49,425 197,700
2,287,095 30,208,518 3,187,671
4,659,049 891,568
5,600,500 69,501,831 50,327,992

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5. Compensatory Education Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -..............-._.___,,._._--_.$ Travel ........................ .^ Publications and Printing ........ .................^ Equipment Purchases _._..___,,___,,__,,______,,_,,______________ $ Personal Services ........................................$

25 29,464 17,700
750 2,906 338,467

Grants : Compensatory Education
Education of Children of Low-Income Families .......................................... .^
Total Fund Budgeted ......^ .............$ State Funds Budgeted ._-_.__.___......._..._..._..______..........$

41,504,590 54,140,627 12,291,990

6. Student Services Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ...............$

Travel ........... ....^

Publications and Printing

_,,....,,.,,,,__.._$

Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^

Personal Services ............................. ^,

Grants: Psychological Services ...-..............................% Guidance, Counseling, and Testing ____.............__.,,_.$ Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20a) .....................$ Teachers' Retirement _,,.,,.._,,.,,,,,,._,,..,,,,$ Salaries of Job Placement Directors (Sec. 20-b) .................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ......,,,,,,.__,,,,$

15 84,772 19,800
3,000 1,319 241,387
48,000 200,000
13,669,107 1,275,113
870,381 16,362,879 16,324,297

7. Media Services Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ________-.-_,,_.__.._____________ $

Travel ,,.._... ,,,-.------$

Publications and Printing .......................... ............^

Equipment Purchases

.............. ......^

Per Diem and Fees ...................$

Personal Services ................. ^

Grants: Summer Library Supervisory Program .,,.____.__.-.....__.__-_.-......._.__..__.._-.......____--...$
Educational Television ............................. ^
Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ............................. ..^
School Library Resources ......'..............$ Authority Lease Rentals ..........................$
Total Funds Budgeted ............................. ^
State Funds Budgeted ..................$

203 1,533,371
77,732 169,690
63,000 130,267 2,361,700
62,830 56,186
802,676 1,815,832
333,204 7,406,488 4,410,945

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8. Public Library Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .,,---,,,,__--_._------_-$ Travel _,,._._......$ Publications and Printing .__.........--._______.._...,,.....__..$ Equipment Purchases ----,,....._..,,----,,---.....-----..$ Per Diem and Fees ,,_____,,,,____,,-___$ Personal Services ._,,._.______________.___,,_.________________,,..____.$

59 255,789
9,007 9,671 7,146
600 619,854

Grants:
Salary and Travel of Public Libraries .....,,-_._____.$ Teachers' Retirement ........._______.,,.........__.___._______..,,.$ Public Library Construction _,,____.__.___.__..__------.$ Public Library Materials ..,,,,_.....,,,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted -,,._.--,,,,--.$ State Funds Budgeted __-..........__.____.___.._..-........._-$

2,458,976 205,372
1,000,000 1,813,998 6,378,413 6,150,282

9. Ancillary Services Budget:

(Number of Positions)

102

Regular Operating Expenses __........_._.__...,,..._._____..$ 231,200

Travel .___,,._______________._.__________.__.______.___________.___,,_____._.$

98,000

Publications and Printing ___________,,_______________,,________$

17,645

Equipment Purchases .-....__.__.,,_____-_____________.___,,______$

14,950

Per Diem and Fees _._.---,,______,,,,,,________,,_$

8,200

Personal Services -___,,........-._____.,,.....-,,______...,,_...-._.$ 1,296,157

Grants: School Lunch _,,.._..,,,,..._..,._.....$ 80,224,318

Pupil Transportation .....,,..___............,,_._.........,,...__._.$ 33,835,440

Grants to School Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes ___.__,,.______________,,__.._____________,,-_______.$ 3,325,000

Authority Lease Rentals: Grants to

School Systems for ALR Payments to

Georgia Education Authority ......_.__...__..,,......_. $ 26,789,757

Grants Direct to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes _,,___._.________,,.,,_.$ 624,243

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund .........._..__...........__.....___.-......_ $ 4,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ....-___............_._.__..._,,........._..$ 150,964,910

State Funds Budgeted _,,..__..___.,,._,,.$ 80,290,073

10. Program Standards, Assessments, and Improvements Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ....--------.......---._..$

Travel _____.___..._.__

$

Publications and Printing ...._______.........,,.______.___..,,.._$

Equipment Purchases ...--,,____,,........,,___.___.__...----.$

Per Diem and Fees .._____...........,,______............----__.$

Personal Services .___...._-...........-_._._.................,,-__-_..$

Grants: Competency-based Certification ._,,---.,,.$

Staff Development ___..__._.__.____._____._.______-___________..,,..$

Supplemental Education Centers and Services .. $

Supervising Teachers -__.___.............._..____.__....___------$

95 744,653
87,931 28,635 10,122 21,208 1,399,112 575,000 1,000,000 2,504,951 145,000

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Total Funds Budgeted .................... ^ 6,516,612 State Funds Budgeted ....................^ 3,689,091

11. State Administration Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses --.............................I

Travel _ _.

_

$

Publications and Printing ............... .^

Equipment Purchases ___._......._______.__..__________,,__.._____.$

Per Diem and Fees -.._____-__-_..___________,,___..________.____..____$

Computer Charges ....................................................I

Personal Services ..... ..._.._...._......__...._._... ....__.___.._... $

Total Funds Budgeted ._._._.._._......._.__._.__..........__.__.__.$

State Funds Budgeted ......_..._..........._.._.___............_....$

147 284,227
66,786 135,591
20,388 54,607 720,190 2,125,827 3,407,616 2,689,808

12. Local Administration Budget:
Grants: Cooperative Education Service Agencies (CESA) .__._._........._...._........_..____._......_..$
Superintendents' Salaries .........._.___.__...._..___.._.........$ Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory
Personnel .._.____._........_..__..............._._...........___.__..._..$ Teachers' Retirement ...................^ Total Funds Budgeted ................$ State Funds Budgeted ......... .^

2,814,300 2,942,055
36,360,371 3,446,823 45,563,549 45,563,549

13. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses __..........._.._...._...__.___.$

Travel .......

^

Publications and Printing _............._.._........__.____......_.$

Equipment Purchases ._........_.._......._.._._.......--__.........$

Per Diem and Fees ................. ..4

Personal Services ............................ .^

Capital Outlay .................. $

Total Funds Budgeted ......._._.........._.__....._._.._........_.$

State Funds Budgeted ..........._._....._.....__...._.._...........$

161 256,057
6,500 4,390 92,038 6,600 1,318,338 1,641,193 3,325,116 3,081,727

14. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ________.___._____-...______...--$ Travel ................................... ......^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____....__....---$ Equipment Purchases .............. 4 Per Diem and Fees ....... ..................$ Personal Services ............................. ^ Capital Outlay .........._...:.._............_........._.__............-..$ Authority Lease Rentals ..................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ......... .^ State Funds Budgeted .........................^

289 547,721
4,400 8,000 24,000 1,500 2,461,450 3,240,860 23,400 6,311,331 6,005,834

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15. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .......................$ Travel ....-_-....._-__._.-......___....,,.____......._..._..........__...... $ Publications and Printing ...,,......._____,,.........._,,......$ Equipment Purchases .........................................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................^ Personal Services .................................................^ Capital Outlay __.__.___..____________...___________.,,_..________...._._$ Total Funds Budgeted .................. ............4 State Funds Budgeted _______......_.-,,....................-.....$

85 274,557
5,640 1,000 81,102 2,000 861,714 1,495,000 2,721,013 2,682,577

16. Alto Education and Evaluation Center
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .............-.............$ Travel __._____-,,____,,,,________,, .-,, ____.,,,,_______,, $ Publications and Printing ...........................$ Equipment Purchases ..-_____,,--_--____,,,,._--_--_..-___--.$ Personal Services ...._........ ...................$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.____._.....,,_-_..__.............__-___.$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................^

58 67,572
8,000 1,560 31,700 774,248 883,080 727,482

17. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .-...............--.......-....I Travel .............................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----,,_-----$ Publications and Printing --___.._----__-__----_.--_.---$ Equipment Purchases ...................................^ Personal Services ___-_._.____._.-.._------$ Authority Lease Rentals ......._-__.-..........--_,,____.-..$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ...................................^

96 385,128
14,375 25,000 4,275 116,969 1,203,376 54,750 1,803,873 1,346,883

18. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................. .^ Travel ..__,,..............__..............,,__-......_.._.-.-____._..-. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------.--.----$ Publications and Printing ____.__.__.___.__.____.,,___.__________.$ Equipment Purchases .....................^ Personal Services .........._.__.._........-..__._-..-........- $ Capital Outlay _____.__,,__________..,,_____________--,,_-_...___-.$ Authority Lease Rentals ..................................-^ Total Funds Budgeted .................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................$

82 274,720
12,000 14,000 3,300 110,000 1,027,269 308,000 49,315 1,798,604 1,408,160

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such

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program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.

Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer con tributions to the Teachers' Retirement System applicable to such salary.
Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for salaries of instructional and sup portive personnel on the basis of the index schedule used for the previous year.
Provided, that with the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, funds may be transferred be tween object classes of APEG if necessitated by earn ings of local systems.

Provided, that reimbursement for travel expenses for local school personnel shall be in accordance with State Board of Education rules and regulations.
Provided, that of the above State fund appropria tion relative to Compensatory Education, funds shall be distributed on the basis of $250 for each student who is at least 1% years behind the national average in achievement levels. Funds shall be used for testing, media, and supplemental instructors and aides to pro vide intensive instruction and training.

Provided, that of the above State funds appropri ation relative to Pre-School Education, funds shall be allotted on the basis of 1) one instructional unit and an aide for each 11.5 five-year old children in average daily membership who are physically, mentally, or emotionally handicapped or 2) one instructional unit and an aide for each 20 non-handicapped five-year olds in average daily attendance. State funds shall be used to fund no more than a half-day program, with eligibil ity criteria established by the State Board of Education.

Provided, that the State funds appropriated above for the purpose of reducing the pupil-teacher ratio in grades 4-7 from 1:28 to 1:25 shall be used for funding regular classroom teachers in those grades, and only for that purpose.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,850,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program

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throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $21,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above appropriation,. $3,325,000 is specifically appro priated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes. The allocation of these funds shall be deter mined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current in creased average daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolidation within a system, renovations, out standing local effort of school systems, age and con ditions of existing school buildings, and such other cri teria by the Board to insure that classroom need is the basis of distribution.

Section 19. Employees' Retirement System ---_--__.$ --0--

Employees' Retirement System Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ___.--._--_____._--_________$ Travel ..........................................................................9 Publications and Printing ........................^ Equipment Purchases ,,__------_-__------,,--___------_._..$ Per Diem and Fees _.,,_.._...__.-.__._._$ Computer Charges ................... .....^ Personal Services ..........................$

90,763 5,000 12,000
3,500 65,000 125,000 543,936

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ___.__----__-_--_---.--.....$

Travel ...........................$

Publications and Printing

,,_--,,_--,,--$

Equipment Purchases

.................. .^

Per Diem and Fees .......................$

Computer Charges ...,,,,...,,..,,._..,,,,$

Personal Services ,,._,,-,,,,,,---.$

Total Funds Budgeted ...... ..... ........$

State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^

Section 20. Forest Research Council _________,,.___._____.__$

Forest Research Council Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses _.._.._......___..._,,.--......,,.$

Travel ..............................

.......^

Publications and Printing _______,,__._.__________,,-_.____.__..$

Equipment Purchases ,,_...----~_....--........................$

Per Diem and Fees ..........................$

Personal Services ......................

4

Contractual Research .....................^

43 90,763
5,000 12,000 3,500 65,000 125,000 543,936 845,199 --0--
668,887
32,765 4,000
25,000 5,000 1,000
106,672 495,880

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1. Forest Research Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses __._______________._.________,,_.$ Travel ._..___.__..._.-__________....________._,,___,,________._,,____,,_______.$ Publications and Printing _.______.____._.__.________._____.______$ Equipment Purchases --__,,.......-.__.............__._--....._..$ Per Diem and Fees ___...,,._____.._:_..___________.__..___._______,,__$ Personal Services __________.._.____.___.__.___.___.__...._.._____..____.$ Contractual Research ____.._.._______..._.____...._______...__________$ Total Funds Budgeted __._.....--_____......_-________.._._...____$ State Funds Budgeted -_.___......._-_..__._.-..__.________..__,,_.$

8 32,765 4,000 25,000
5,000 1,000 106,672 495,880 670,317 668,887

Section 21. Forestry Commission ________._.__.___.______...___.$ 10,514,666

Forestry Commission Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ..,,.__._._._-..._.______......._.$ Travel -...-___._..-.....___......._..____-....,,_.._.__........_-___..-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.,,.._______.___._.__$ Publications and Printing ___._._.__..________.____.,,_______.._.$ Equipment Purchases ,,_,,.,,.___..$ Per Diem and Fees ___..._.____._._....__.______..._______._.._,,____.$ Computer Charges ___.__-........_._......._.___......-..__,,...,,__.$ Personal Services __...._..______.._--______.__.....______.._.,,______ $ Ware County Tax ...._._....._._.._......_...._-,,........_._..,,..__.$

1,958,078 93,765
1,059,220 31,224
340,265 57,335 83,778
9,917,104 95,048

1. Reforestation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _-_.........,,._..........._..._..$ Travel --_......._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._..______..__..___$ Publications and Printing _........._._._.......__.._......_._.__..$ Equipment Purchases ..-_._......_.__._....-_._-._........_..._......$ Per Diem and Fees -....-.....--.......--......--....-..I Computer Charges .__.__.._______._....______..___________.______._._.$ Personal Services ....._...-.._._....-..._._......._-__......_._._.....-$ Total Funds Budgeted -.....-....__-........._......_-_...._.._..$ State Funds Budgeted _........_........_._......._.__......_.......$

28 272,138
1,347 29,420
3,000 24,260 40,235 10,053 420,528 800,981 297,770

2. State Forests Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .._.._..._..-....._....,,.__.,,...$ Travel .....-.._-......-...-...-_-........_.-_.---_----.--$ Publications and Printing _......_......---......--_-.__,,_,,.$ Equipment Purchases --._....----.--------------_------$ Personal Services ......-..........-..-....--....-......---I Ware County Tax .._.,,.....................-....-..._......_......._-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I State Funds Budgeted ... ._.......-....--_--...._._----------$

6 19,949
84 88 850 69,078 95,048 185,097 --0--

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3. Field Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .........................$ Travel --........,,._...,,...._...__..........._,,_,,..........._......__,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---.----------$ Publications and Printing -..-..--__.__.............,,__,,.,,..,,$ Equipment Purchases ---...-__.____._..,,..........__._...,,....$ Per Diem and Fees ................................$ Computer Charges ...-__.___..........--_................,,..___.__.$ Personal Services ___,,.......____._._,,______.........__..___..__.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................$ State Funds Budgeted ............__.-_____..._......,,.............$

807 1,588,661
8,990
1,029,800 15,000
260,000 14,600 18,431 9,024,675 12,033,157 9,659,942

4. Internal Administration Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel ___............._._.____.......__._.___................,,..-__.___....$

Publications and Printing __.,,________,,____,,_______$

Equipment Purchases --.-- --.,,........,,__,,.,,.--.........$

Per Diem and Fees ............................................^

Computer Charges .......................................$

Personal Services ............................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................$

State Funds Budgeted .................

..^

25 77,330 10,344
13,136 55,155 2,500 55,294 402,823
616,582 556,954

Section 22. Georgia Bureau of Investigation .._.......$ 8,256,899

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ,,_.____..._......................$ Travel .........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____._.-___,,._____.$ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases ...................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................^ Computer Charges .....................................$ Personal Services ...................... ...........^ Evidence Purchases .-..........................................$

1,264,111 273,179 247,900 97,625 138,433 7,844
1,197,451 5,892,756
121,000

1. General Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ....................... 4 Travel ................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ........................^ Equipment Purchases ---.------.-..----,,--..----------$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................--.$ Personal Services ........................................4 Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ..^ State Funds Budgeted --__-._-___.______..-_.____-----$

30 87,780 10,000 3,700 3,000
6,000 5,000 363,167 478,647 478,647

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2. Operations Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .._-_..........-..........___.__.$ Travel .-.........-__.__._-_.-................,,..,,-...............,,._.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_.----__--_$ Publications and Printing ._..-.._.............__..._,,........$ Equipment Purchases ._..,,.,,__.__.___...............___._......$ Personal Services __---__._.___.,,-___-_._________._._______.___.___.$ Evidence Purchases -______._.,,,,,,______,,_._,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted _............._.....,,.............._.....__.$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................I

177 389,613 215,000 185,000
7,500 38,000 2,885,585 121,000 3,841,698 3,691,698

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _.._,,___________....______________$ Travel ----..._--.__...--_.._..----.._.--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_.........--.$ Publications and Printing .....-.....,,_____..--...........--...$ Equipment Purchases -_--..............,,._._.__..........._.__.,,..$ Per Diem and Fees .-........__-_..-._............,,______.._......,,..$ Computer Charges .--,._--_,,..------.._---_____.__________--.$ Personal Services ......_._.........._....,,._-......_....,,_.,,_..$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,...__.-.-......_......,,._.._,,........,,..$ State Funds Budgeted ._......_..._.__.._$

75 199,306 23,179 29,600
7,125 87,233 1,844 43,067 1,080,841 1,472,195 1,472,195

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .___.__.-...-..-.-.___......--.$ Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----.____.__----.$ Publications and Printing ____.___._,,.,,___.,,$ Equipment Purchases ._._______,,_._.-...____--__-_.._,,_______--.$ Per Diem and Fees .__.-......-___._-........,,.,,-_........_,,.$ Computer Charges ....,,_...,,____.....,,_,,_,,._..,,$ Personal Services _._.._........_.___-.,,...___.__........_.__-......-$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.........__-.-........__-......_-___.-.$ State Funds Budgeted ...___________.._._______...-__.._____,,___.$

138 587,412
25,000 29,600 80,000
7,200 1,000 1,154,384 1,563,163 3,447,759 2,614,359

Section 23. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission ......$

57,739

Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses --.-...--.--.------------$ Travel _....-........-.....,,..-.....,,.---..---.-------$ Publications and Printing .._...._._._-.......---....__----$ Equipment Purchases ..,,_.,,.,,--_...,,.-----.._--------$ Per Diem and Fees .............--...-.... ^ Personal Services .........-...........-....----$

12,500 2,000 4,000
3,000 10,000 26,239

1. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --....--.---..~..-~------~$

2 12,500

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Travel --,,._,,..,,,,_,,.._,,.,,_.____._ ...____$ Publications and Printing _____,,_,,_._--,,____________,,._______$ Equipment Purchases -..____...._......-___.___._______.........._,,$ Per Diem and Fees ._.____.___________._________,,____.._______._______$ Personal Services -__..__.........._....._...__.___...,,.........._.____$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............--...............-............I State Funds Budgeted ..............................................I

2,000 4,000 3,000 10,000 26,239 57,739 57,739

Section 24. Georgia Residential Finance Agency ___.$ 281,000

Georgia Residential Finance Agency Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses __----_--_....--_--__.___--.$ Travel ._..__..............,,..___.__._._._..._.................................$ Publications and Printing .........--.,,.,,_-,,..__._,,_..._.___.$ Equipment Purchases .,,.__.__..-$ Per Diem and Fees ......-......-.._._..__.._..___--_.____._...__..-_.$ Computer Charges .,,...____---,,.,,___$ Personal Services --..-..._...__.._..._.--_._._.----....,,........$ Reserves for Future Operations and
Repayment of State Funds ._...__._______...___.___.._...._.$

36,505 14,620
500 1,700 67,520 1,200 173,785
365,040

1. Georgia Residential Finance Agency Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ._____--__--____._,,..-_____-___$

Travel ___.,,_..___._,,.___,,_,,,,,,,,_...,,.__,,_._._...._.$

Publications and Printing .........._.__,,_.________.__.___,,._$

Equipment Purchases --.----..-_,,-------------_,,--..---$

Per Diem and Fees ................ ..,,-----,,.-----$

Computer Charges

...--,,--.--------,,....$

Personal Services _-._..._...__._._..__---._.......................$

Reserves for Future Operations and

Repayment of State Funds .______.____..-..-_......-...__.$

Total Funds Budgeted __.._.__.......................................$

State Funds Budgeted ................._-..-....-._-..-..,,...._..__.$

10 36,505 14,620
500 1,700 67,520 1,200 173,785
365,040 660,870 281,000

Section 25. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission ..............--------,,------------$ 1,000,000

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses _...__..___._____._______________.$ Travel ___._..__.__-___..______..__________.___.._.._-_.__..._..-.............$ Publications and Printing .................._.._..._....-...____.$ Equipment Purchases ___._.____________--_-_-__._.._.__-___-__-._..$ Per Diem and Fees ..-....................-........................-$ Computer Charges ....._....-...........-.-...---_-.-.._..-.$ Personal Services .._.._.._..._______..._-_____._..--..,,__-__..___.__$ Revolving Fund for Construction Planning .......$

308,700 11,500 21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000
789,439 1,000,000

1. Departmental Operations Budget:

(Number of Positions)

44

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Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel ... ._----...._________$

Publications and Printing

........... .....^

Equipment Purchases ..........................................^....^

Per Diem and Fees .........................$

Computer Charges ...-........_._..__.._.._...._._._.____.,,......._.$

Personal Services ....................$

Revolving Fund for Construction Planning __..... $

Total Funds Budgeted ............. ^

State Funds Budgeted .._._-......-____......-.._,,__.__..........$

308,700 11,500 21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000
789,439 1,000,000 2,242,139 1,000,000

Section 26. Office of the Governor

A. Goxernor's Offic.e _.._,,:,,__.,,,,_._.$ 1,019,652

Governor's Office Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses ..--.._....--...-__._.......__.$

Travel ___.___.......

..._.__.._..._$

Publications and Printing ..___.._______._$

Equipment Purchases -----....,,----......-----_-.-......._.$

Per Diem and Fees .....................^

Computer Charges -_____...__-____..____,,_______._,,_._._.__________.$

Personal Services ................................^

Mansion Allowance .,,.___.._......._.__......,,...{.-.----_--.$

Intern Stipends ......................$

267,295 31,450 38,468 8,467 60,379 1,930
1,016,055 25,000 31,000

1. Governor's Office Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ___._______,,_...___........-__ $ Travel ..........................................................................% Publications and Printing .__._._......___._..........._.__,,...._.$ Equipment Purchases ......................$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................--.....^ Computer Charges ..-......____......-__-......_-__-__.......__-...$ Personal Services .......................4 Mansion Allowance ......_.,,...__.___.,,.._.__.._-.....__.____--.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__-.....,,..__......______-........__-...'$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

36 172,650
11,950 32,268
5,167 55,771
1,030 601,582
25,000 905,418 905,418

2. Intern Program Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..... ... .......-$ Travel ......-..........-.....-..-..-.---.-..--.-...--...^ Publications and Printing ............... ^ Equipment Purchases ,,.___..__________.______,,..____-.,,----.-..$ Computer Charges ...,,__.._...._.._.....__.-...._..........__--__-$ Personal Services ------.---------.------$ Intern Stipends ......................$ Total Funds Budgeted .................-4 State Funds Budgeted ....................$

4 2,875 . 5,500 2,000
300 900 71,659 31,000 114,234 114,234

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3. Georgia Employment and Training Council Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .___._....-._____......._._.,,....$ Travel ._......._-_.......__._.........,,...._,,.......__.........._.........$ Publications and Printing ____._______._._._______._______,,______$ Equipment Purchases --__-__-__--___.___,,...--.-.---.---_..,,.$ Per Diem and Fees __._.-..-___.._.-..,,...._.,,_..._.._........,,__$ Personal Services __....,,.__...-..._._._.......__.._....._-.....-_._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__........-___,,.....___......__.,,,,....$ State Funds Budgeted _____.__.--_____.__.-_._..____.,,_________-$

26 91,770 14,000 4,200 3,000 4,608 342,814 460,392 --0--

B. Office of Planning and Budget ._,,__.__.______________.___$ 2,522,463

Office of Planning and Budget Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ,,.__,,..______-___,,_---_--__$ Travel ___________._____._,,__________.____.___._,,_,,___________,,_____,,____.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ..--_____----_.._---.._..._......__....$ Per Diem and Fees ...-__...-......__.....__._.___....._.._,,.........$ Computer Charges _.._____.-_______,,____,,,,______$ Personal Services _____.,,___.,,,,_________.______,,$ Payments to Regional Commissions __.._.--.__......$

458,925 118,100 69,600 15,730 138,830 34,100 2,228,179 175,500

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --.._.,,_----._------,,--..$ Travel _,,__._..-.__._.-._.__--.,,.----.--$ Publications and Printing ...,,_..._.........____.,,......._.__.$ Equipment Purchases .....,,__.------._----....--.--,,----$ Per Diem and Fees .....___..-..-......._.-.-.....-__-.--...---$ Computer Charges -__...-........,,._.-.....,,._-_-.-.....--__..$ Personal Services .,,......-____.....-.._,,,,........................$ Payments to Regional Commission --__..._-.--,,.__..$ Total Funds Budgeted _______._-_..._______.-_-,,,,___.-.____.__.$ State Funds Budgeted .....__._............-___.........__-_.-.....$

18 30,898 14,600 10,000 2,500 40,500
5,600 336,350 175,500 615,948 602,948

2. Council of the Arts Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..,,.......--,,__..........._..$ Travel -_............-___-......-_...,,_---__---.---.-...$ Publications and Printing ___,,___,,._______.._____,,________.__.$ Equipment Purchases ------...,,----...--.---_----_,,--,,..--.$ Per Diem and Fees ....-_.._-.._.....-...-........---.........$ Personal Services ._.._--,,__--,,--___--_----------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ......-.__...-.......--_.._.........._-_,,$ State Funds Budgeted .._.._____......,,__.___.........._-._.....$
3. Budget Division Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ____--__,,--__.--_----_,,.-$

3 306,832
4,000 6,000
500 2,950 55,914 376,196 176,196
16 14,679

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Travel ....--....---........--..-.........-...-...-..............-..-.........I Publications and Printing ......,,,,___...........___._........,,$ Equipment Purchases ..-.___._,,.-....,,_.,,_............,,..._,,...$ Per Diem and Fees --.--..___.__--.....-...____.................__.$ Personal Services ,,.........,,_..__._....,,...,,_.__..,,........._.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted -...._...__._.........-_.______..........._..$ State Funds Budgeted _______.____._______.____._,,,,,,_____._._____.$
4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .._,,___--_..____----_,,______$ Travel ---------_.._-.__$ Publications and Printing ______-__:,,._,,___.___.__.___..,,______$ Equipment Purchases ---.---,,----.......--,,......--_,,.....$ Per Diem and Fees ,,-______,,,,______,,_,,,,_,,.____$ Personal Services .__-,,___,,,,____,,._,,__,,._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .________...,,________.,,_._,,.____,,.._.____.$ State Funds Budgeted .____.. -_.__,,___...,,$
5. Management Review Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _,___,,_.,,.....,,.,,_....._.$ Travel -------------.-$ Publications and Printing --.--___--_.._.___.........,,.......$ Equipment Purchases .--.__-.-....-..____...-..._____......'_.__...$ Per Diem and Fees ----.....____.__.____,,__________,,,,___,,_._.___$ Computer Charges .,,--.---.,,.--......._-----....._--.--.--.$ Personal Services ,,___-_,,.,,_____._____,,.,,,,,,,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,_____....,,._._--....____-_......____..$ State Funds Budgeted .______.......__........____.........__......$
6. Policy Planning Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -..___..--___._.--,,_..-----$ Travel .........-........-......-.....-...-...---........------I Publications and Printing ._____..._..__--_.,,.___......._--..$ Equipment Purchases ____,,____._______-.__.____.______-___.__-$ Per Diem and Fees __.__._.,,________._._________...__________,,___.$ Computer Charges ..,,__-......___-._......._-.__-..._._.......:__$ Personal Services ___.,,___._,,_.____.__..______..___.,,________________._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........___.__........_-.-......-_.___...,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ......_____._..,,_...__._...,,______...._.__..$
7. State Energy Office Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses __,,_._.--______.___--__..___-$ Travel ............................$ Publications and Printing ___......._._........_.___,,...____......$ Equipment Purchases -- ....,, ,,...__,,......._.__....._.._.--.$ Per Diem and Fees ....-.-.-.-...-..___-....-,,_........_,,_.....,,_$ Personal Services ____--.,,_,,-..--.,,-.-..-.-_-.--.,,--...-.--.$

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10,000 12,000 1,250 1,000 329,338 368,267 255,267
21 27,374 24,000 3,600
1,480 8,680 344,432 409,566 384,566
16 10,750
5,000 1,500
500 500 500 305,998 324,748 274,748
30 26,820 25,500 15,500
2,000 29,800 20,000 556,279 675,899 441,899
13 28,072 24,000 16,000
3,000 5,000 194,645

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Total Funds Budgeted __..__.....____._...,,____.,,_.,,.__.._...._..$ State Funds Budgeted ...._....___._........__........_.__.......__.$

270,717 270,717

8. Georgia Postsecondary Education Commission Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .._.,,.__........__._.....,,..__.$ Travel .___........__........_.___......_.____......___.,,.._..______.....__.___.$ Publications and Printing ..--...___......._.____......_._.__,,..$ Equipment Purchases ................................................I Per Diem and Fees .__,,.__ ____.,,.._,,,,$ Computer Charges .__._______.,,._______,,_._____________..___________$ Personal Services ___--_._ _.._-_._....._.____.__.._._._.______...-..$ Total Funds Budgeted _______.._..______,,___.__________...._._.___.$ State Funds Budgeted .._..........._........__._.__,,.....,,._._._.$

4 13,500 11,000
5,000 4,500 50,400 8,000 105,223 197,623 116,122

C. Governor's Emergency Fund ___-___.________.__.___.___.___-__...__.$ 2,000,000

Governor's Emergency Fund Object Classes: Transfers to State Agencies _._.__......._____--....._..._.._..$ 2,000,000

1. Governor's Emergency Fund Budget:
Transfers to State Agencies ____-....,,.______.........._.___..$ Total Funds Budgeted _._______.........____,,._........___..___.,,.$ State Funds Budgeted .._._.......__.____._...........__.__..._..$

2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000

There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine re quires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger there of or other grave emergency when available funds are
not sufficient for such purposes.

Section 27. Grants to Counties and Municipalities _________,,--.._______._--------

6,800,000

Grants to Counties and Municipalities Object Classes:
Grants to Counties -__,,._,,______---_._..........--_..._._ Grants to Municipalities .___.....__________.----,,----

2,600,000 4,200,000

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
1. Grants to Counties Budget: Total Funds Budgeted _..__._.... State Funds Budgeted ..........
2. Grants to Municipalities Budget: Total Funds Budgeted ................ State Funds Budgeted ........
Provided, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties and municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter.

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2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000
4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000

Section 28. Department of Human Rssources ..__,,.$ 375,652,614
Department of Human Resources Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ...............,,__.-_.__..--..__$ 92,477,163 Travel ...........................................$ 3,970,308 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_--.----..--.....$ 118,151 Publications and Printing ______....._.___.,,_,,__.__.,,....__.$ 1,129,316 Equipment Purchases .................................. ..^..$ 1,378,880 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ 2,170,264 Computer Charges ................................................. ^ 5,775,002 Personal Services __,,__..__._.._._,,._._.____,,.._-_.---,,._.,,-$ 171,041,475

Benefits:
Crippled Children .................. ..^ 3,034,626 Kidney Disease .....................................................$ 250,000 Cancer Control .,,______...___..____-.._.--.._-._..._.__..__$ 441,000 Maternal Health/Family Planning __..........._.....$ 2,220,154 Work Incentive ..................................................^ 2,750,000 Child Care ..................... .......^ 7,233,860 Medicaid ................................. ....^ 275,000,000 Cuban Refugee ..........................................^ 100,000 SSI - Supplements ...............,,........._....,,__-_,,.--.....$ 3,735,584 AFDC ............... ..^ 139,147,617

Grants:
Facilities Construction ___.___.___.......-...___,,,,----$ DeKalb M.R. Project ........ ....^ Chatham M.R. Project ................. .^ In-Aid-to Counties ...............................4 Local Alcoholism Treatment _..........._.__--~~~~$ Child Mental Health ............ .....^ Adult Mental Health ..............$ M.R. Group Homes .......................^ Fulton County Emergency Social Services ----$ Area-wide and Community ............................-.--$ Nutrition ................................-$ Nephrology Centers .....................................$ Local Services--Benefits Payments .___..........._.$

5,013,000 97,300
92,800 9,028,977 4,751,211
1,090,034 4,110,511 1,388,472
130,000 1,457,178 2,476,500
185,000 28,574,687

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Counties for Social Services --.....,,._.__.----.----..$ 22,051,810 County Detention Centers ...............................^ 400,000

Contracts:

M.R. Day Care Centers ........................................^

Indigent Legal Services ................................ ^

Capital Outlay .................................

^

Authority Lease Rentals ........................ .^

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund ............................................^

21,582,216 1,000,000 5,292,213 5,545,000
373,000

1. Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...........................$ Travel -------_._______.__._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_---,,_,,_--,,.$ Publications and Printing ........................................9 Equipment Purchases ,,,,,,____________.____.------------$ Per Diem and Fees ................................... .......^ Computer Charges .....................................-....-..-...-$ Personal Services .,,....___.__.__._..,,__.___.___._,,,,-----$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt
Sinking Fund .........................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................9 State Funds Budgeted ----------------$

607 1,485,732
399,250 5,000
291,366 104,595 64,609 4,574,365 8,082,417
190,000 15,197,334 9,482,636

2. Special Programs Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................................9 Travel ............................................ 4 Publications and Printing ...........................--....-.....$ Equipment Purchases ____,,___________________----_-------$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges --._....-.-.........,,...--._------.--.--.$ Personal Services _.,,.,,,,----.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................... .^ State Funds Budgeted ___________...______________.------$

83 245,783
94,211 45,675
4,200 19,490 24,450 1,051,810 1,485,619 1,329,648

3. Office of Aging Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regulating Operating Expenses ............................% Travel ..............^.......^.....^......................................9 Publications and Printing .....................................I Equipment Purchases -_,,--..,,,,__-------,,------------$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................... 9 Personal Services .._,,.._..._,,,,_.-_-..-.-_..-.._.................$ Areawide and Community Grants --.--.--_--_-----$ Nutrition Grants ................................$ Total Funds Budget ...... ............... 9 State Funds Budget ........ ................. 9

35 69,112 31,584 4,200
4,032 2,100 419,957
1,457,178 2,476,500 4,464,663
473,722

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4. Program Direction and Support--Physical Health Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................-.....$ Travel ..................................$ Publications and Printing ...........................$ Equipment Purchases ,,,,,,,,,._.............,,._,,..........$ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................^ Personal Services ............................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .......................... ...^ State Funds Budgeted ..................................^

82 144,022 29,565 23,800
2,500 200
1,003,869 1,203,956 1,203,956

5. Community Health Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .........,,....,,-,,__.___..._.....$ Travel ,,........................_..._,,_.-......,,...............,,,,.,,___..$ Publications and Printing ................................$ Equipment Purchases ............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ............................. ....^ Computer Charges .....................................,.^ Personal Services .............................................$ Grants: Facilities Construction __..._____,,___.__________._$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................^..........^ State Funds Budgeted .................................^

404 1,207,061
428,631 61,000 16,000 155,118 28,237 5,257,267 5,013,000 12,166,314 5,630,973

6. Family Health Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............................J$ Travel ..............................................$ Publications and Printing _._.,,_.___________,,________._,,$ Equipment Purchases ,,------_------.--,,_.------------$ Per Diem and Fees .......................................... ^ Computer Charges ..............................................$ Personal Services ..........,,....,,__,,.__,,...-.......,,._-.-..-...$
Benefits: Maternal Health/Family Planning .................^ Crippled Children .............................^ Kidney Disease .........................................^ Cancer Control ............................. ..^
Total Funds Budgeted ............................. J$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................^

412 4,038,823
346,771 78,576 53,505 517,069
2,000 4,098,541
2,220,154 3,034,626
250,000 441,000 15,081,065 8,738,632

7. Local Services--Physical Health Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _-_____,,_-_----.____.__---$ Travel .....................................--.......^ Publications and Printing ........................--.........^ Equipment Purchases ............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ..............................................4 Computer Charges .............._,,,,....._._,,__---____,,___-$ Personal Services ............................................$

447 897,023 568,793
6,163 95,418
206,055
15,000 5,704,482

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Grants:
DeKalb M.R. Project -------_,,-,,_-____-$ Chatham M.R. Project ............................$ In-Aid to Counties .................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted -........_-..........,,.-__.....___.._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ......-.-....-.-,,....._.......,,._._...._$

97,300 92,800 9,028,977 16,712,011 13,240,396

8. Work Incentive Program Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ______--______----____----$ Travel .......................... ....^$ Publications and Printing ...............................^ Personal Services ,,,,._________,,,,____._,,______-$ WIN Benefits .............................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ___._____..,,,__._,,,,__...-_$

101 65,000 89,100
2,000 1,015,300 2,750,000 3,921,400
392,140

9. Child Care Budget:
Benefits for Child Care ............................................$ Grants to Fulton County for 24-Hour
Emergency Social Services .................................I Total Funds Budgeted ........................... .........^ State Funds Budgeted ................................. ^

7,233,860
130,000 7,363,860 4,241,781

10. Programs for Children, Youth, Families and Adults Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..........................$ Travel ........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._...--,,-,,--..$ Publications and Printing ._..........__,,_......-.-......,,-__.$ Equipment Purchases ......................................$ Per Diem and Fees ___.__,,.___.____,,__._,,._.____,,,_$ Personal Services ......................................$ Georgia Indigent Legal Services ...................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ...........^ State Funds Budgeted ____._.._.._._.,,_____.$

573 28,199,344
516,200 4,112 93,900 41,060 16,600
6,317,381 1,000,000 36,188,597 5,729,291

11. Medicaid Benefits Budget:
Medicaid Benefits _.__.__-._______-.,,____,,____.____..._____,,_.__.._.$ 275,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted -_....--_,,_........--___..----____..--$ 275,000,000 State Funds Budgeted ..............................................I 92,500,000

12. Public Assistance Budget:
AFDC Benefits .................................................I 139,147,617 SSI--Supplement Benefits ...,,........-........--.-...-.$ 3,735,584 Cuban Refugees Benefits .^. ...... ........... ^$ 100,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..............................$ 142,983,201 State Funds Budgeted ................................... ^ 41,320,579

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13. Local Services--Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget:
Local Services--Benefits Payments Grants ........$ Grants to Counties for Social Services ..................i Total Funds Budgeted ...............................$ State Funds Budgeted .........,,........................._....-.,__$

28,574,687 22,051,810 50,626,497 22,733,068

14. Program Administration--Benefits Payments Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel ....................................................$ Publications and Printing ............._...,,.._............_.....$ Equipment Purchases .................................^ Personal Services ...........................^ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................... .^

251 2,291,726
185,600 256,000
30,623 2,947,887 5,711,836 2,856,420

15. Program Administration--Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................I

Travel ------------.------$

Publications and Printing ................................ ^

Equipment Purchases --.--------.._......_............._______$

Per Diem and Fees ...-...............................................^,

Personal Services _,,____________________________________.__.______,,$

Grants: For Nephrology Centers ._______--_____________?

Total Funds Budgeted ....................

...^

State Funds Budgeted .................................... ..^$

65 9,310,062
27,664 9,975 1,700 16,740
845,903 185,000 10,397,044 2,654,367

16. Vocational Rehabilitation Facilities Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................... ^ Travel ....................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -------------$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ...............................---.......^ Per Diem and Fees ..................................... ^ Personal Services .....................J$ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................$ State Funds Budgeted ................... .....^

684 4,816,029
141,716 25,588 12,589
200,798 140,553 8,249,951 13,587,224 1,516,327

17. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses .............................^

Travel .............................:.... ^

Publications and Printing ___._...-..--.....--,,,,-------- $

Equipment Purchases .............. ..........--.--....--.$

Per Diem and Fees

.........................^

Computer Charges .................. .--^

924 7,851,412
589,946 146,157 153,117 226,424
75,000

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Personal Services --.------------------------------,,$ 11,138,241 Total Funds Budgeted ----------_------------_----$ 20,180,297 State Funds Budgeted -----------------------__------$ 1,925,457

18. Program Administration--Mental Health Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............................$ Travel --------------------------...------------------$ Publications and Printing _----------------.------$ Per Diem and Fees ----------------..,,.----------------$ Computer Charges ------------------....------------$ Personal Services ....................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted --.._------------------------$ State Funds Budgeted .......................................... i
19. Drug Abuse Services Section Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................................$ Travel ....................................................^ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases ----.--------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Personal Services ----,,----------------..----------..$ Total Funds Budgeted ............_...,,...----------------$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^

94 1,824,080
142,000 9,200
24,200 2,000 1,268,133 3,269,613 2,574,113
153 3,887,805
54,497 16,644 8,957 91,055
1,040 1,581,904 5,641,902 1,823,056

20. Local Services Mental Health Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --_------------------$ Travel .....................................................................$ Publications and Printing --------___--------_,,.--$ Equipment Purchases _------------------------------$ Personal Services ------------------------------------$ Grants:
Child Mental Health ......................... ........^ Adult Mental Health ................................^ M.R. Group Homes --------------------------------$ Alcoholism Treatment --------------__.----------$ Contracts: M.R. Day Care Centers--------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ............................. ^

14 33,703 25,956
500 500 270,991
1,090,034 4,110,511 1,388,472 4,751,211 21,582,216 33,254,094 18,235,972

21. Atlanta Regional Hospital Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ----------------------$ Travel ..................................................... .--.^ Publications and Printing --------_------------------$ Equipment Purchases .------------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees _--------------------------------$ Computer Charges ....................................................$

645 1,518,451
10,500 8,750 20,000 77,220 82,000

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Personal Services ------_-.--------__._.___-----_,,_----_.$ Authority Lease Rentals -----..-..-.--_..-..-.--.,,.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted _____,,____,,_________.,,_,,___________,,_$ State Funds Budgeted ...,,__-___............,,_.._,,..._....__,,_.$

5,797,443 513,000
8,027,364 7,646,364

22. Central State Hospital Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................................I Travel --,,_---,,_.._.,,.,,._.,,.__.._,,:,,,,._.__._,,,,$ Publications and Printing _,,_._......,,-_,,__.--_..,,.._..$ Equipment Purchases --.-.....---...---............--...........I Per Diem and Fees -__--___..._.______----_,,.___,,_--__________$ Computer Charges ----.-__--_--___-_--_--________--____________$ Personal Services ___..__,,_____....___.____.._________,,___.__________.$ Capital Outlay .._.........._,,_..........,,_.,,.............._,,......,,$ Authority Lease Rentals .,,--..........__-..........._.........$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt
Sinking Fund .........................................................I Total Funds Budgeted ....._............,,.,,...,,.,,.-..........,,$ State Funds Budgeted ...,,___._.......,,.___....._...._.__,,.......$

4897 9,730,916
52,910 14,408 292,365 91,492 360,000 41,708,223 2,925,000 1,284,000
183,000 56,642,314 48,971,139

23. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ______________,,__._,,_______.$ Travel ,,_,,_.._...,,____..__..._____._._.________.______________..___.$ Publications and Printing ._..........,,......,,.__._........._$ Equipment Purchases -_--_--_,, ,,........._,,.....,,.,,,,,,....,,$ Per Diem and Fees .....,,_,,..........,,...-.....,,,,...._.._,,...$ Computer Charges ,,...__,,__,,--......_._-,,..__._......_,,...$ Personal Services ....-_.__........._..-...-..,,..-..-._,,.......,,_$ Authority Lease Rentals ----._,,,,__--.__--__--__--_~__$ Total Funds Budgeted .........-.........__....-.,,........_..$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................I

707 2,005,427
35,640 9,870
33,152 81,289 60,810 7,028,635 450,000 9,704,823 9,107,384

24. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .__,,--......,,..-._..._--......$ Travel -.......................-.......--...... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.--_,,------,,$ Publications and Printing ......,,._......_......._.,,..._....,,$ Equipment Purchases ______--_.______--.,,__,,_--,___,,----.$ Per Diem and Fees .....,,........._.-......_.-.....-._...-.-,,.....$ Computer Charges ....-_.....,,......__......._._-.....,,......_,,_$ Personal Services ...._-......__........._--..._._---.._._......,, $ Authority Lease Rentals -...__-......,,-.....,,-...,,--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.........___.....,,_.__....-__......_-..$ State Funds Budgeted __...._.-_......__-...-..__.-...._-......-$

537 1,015,781
20,500 4,200 3,840 5,000 72,000 70,000 4,791,147 387,000 6,369,468 5,903,468

25. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ,,--_.___-__..__-._,,.__-_-.$ Travel -......--_..----.------.--------$

1562 3,069,061
27,457

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---_..._.-...,,..$ Publications and Printing __.----_____._.________________$ Equipment Purchases .............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ........._..._-- ...............................$ Computer Charges ........................................ ....^ Personal Services ........................................ .........^ Authority Lease Rentals...,,.--...__.....,,,,.....--........__.$ Total Funds Budgeted -__......-..-..-....,,.....-........._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................$

20,396 7,102 125,000 47,178 71,000 12,990,598 117,000 16,474,792 12,736,259

26. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget:
(Number of positions) Regular Operating Expenses ......_._----_........----_-$ Travel .......................................................................$ Publications and Printing ....................................$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................$ Computer Charges ........................................... ...^ Personal Services ...._........-............-............-............$ Authority Lease Rentals ...............--......___.........--,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted .........._.........._.-...........__.........$ State Funds Budgeted .................................... ^

551 823,489 23,365
2,000 25,000 66,000 69,000 4,605,211 500,000 6,114,065 5,764,065

27. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel -...........-..........-....--...............-...................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--.-----,,,,$ Publications and Printing ____----,,,,..__----_,,____---..--$ Equipment Purchases --_--------.------------------.--$ Per Diem and Fees ..........................,....................$ Computer Charges ...................-.........-.................$ Personal Services .....................................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................-...............$ State Funds Budgeted ........................J$

551 823,992
16,000 5,000 4,400 21,000 40,000 65,000 4,130,579 646,500 5,742,471 5,582,471

28. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ._...-...__...-......._._-._....--..-_---...----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----...--__--_..$ Publications and Printing ._,,.,,.............._,,.......------$ Equipment Purchases --------..---------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ................................-..$ Computer Charges ..........................-...-.-.........--$ Personal Services ._.._.--.--..--------_.-------------.$ Authority Lease Rentals ................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................--....$

779 1,215,237
13,800 5,000
5,500
32,718 14,806
75,000
5,751,188
853,500 7,966,749
7,454,194

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29. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel .--..--._____._-.._______-___.___._..,,..,,--..,,......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .................................$ Equipment Purchases ...................................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................^.... .$ Computer Charges ___.___________,,,,._._.-_____________._______.___.$ Personal Services .......................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................^ State Funds Budgeted .......................... ...^

805 1,358,896
28,292 35,855
1,365 47,969 51,535 70,000 7,015,956 8,609,868 7,911,868

30. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ----,,__,,,,__ ._,,....$

Travel

_.___._--.___.__$

Publications and Printing ...................................^

Equipment Purchases _______.___-_-...--..............___--.--..$

Per Diem and Fees .....................................$

Computer Charges ...................................$

Personal Services ..............................................$

Capital Outlay .___-__._.__._.,,._.,,.,,._.__________,,,,$

Authority Lease Rentals .................. ................4

Total Funds Budgeted __._---_____,,.,,_---_-$

State Funds Budgeted ........................ ..^

1100 2,606,956
32,550 9,486 21,521 50,146 122,100 9,955,099 263,213 794,000 13,855,071 13,400,071

31. State Youth Development Centers Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........................$ Travel ----------------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. ^ Publications and Printing ................................^ Equipment Purchases .................................$ Per Diem and Fees ._____-.-..........-._._-._.........-_._.___-..$ Computer Charges .....................................^ Personal Services ........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ......^ State Funds Budgeted ..................... .............^

621 1,329,601
17,000 13,000 3,400 22,700 33,200 8,000 5,933,005 7,359,906 7,283,906

32. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..........................-^ Travel ___..-....-.._-..-..-....-.----.---------$ Publications and Printing ............................$ Equipment Purchases .......................-..........$ Per Diem and Fees ....................... ..............--...^ Personal Services _______--~-_-~~-~.--~--~~~_~__$ Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers ........$ Capital Outlay .............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............---........-------I State Funds Budgeted .......................... ^

262 612,639
20,810 1,450 15,450
65,185 2,080,357
400,000 2,104,000 5,299,891
5,288,891

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Section 29. Department of Labor ............................^ 2,838,333

Department of Labor Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ............................$ Travel ......-.............................................$ Publications and Printing ..-....................................$ Equipment Purchases ...............--..,,_.__..._,,__......__,,..$ Per Diem and Fees .... .............................................$ Personal Services ...............................................^ WIN Grants ............_._.................................................$ Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ........$

7,280,842 681,050 285,100 211,500 15,624
19,261,768 1,000,000
500,000

1. Inspection Division Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$ Travel ............................................ $ Publications and Printing ._...._..__.___....._._.--..._..._._._.$ Equipment Purchases --._--.,,.,, .................................$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................$ Personal Services ......................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .................................. ...^

30 24,791 60,600 2,100
500 624 366,920 455,535 455,535

2. Basic Employment Security Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel .............................................$ Publications and Printing ..................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ._.-,,......._,,,,__,,,,_.......................$ Per Diem and Fees ____________-__.___.___.____--.___.______._______-$ Personal Services .....................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

1140 4,004,740
450,000 250,000 150,000
5,000 14,223,661 19,083,401
270,000

3. Other Manpower Services Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$

Travel ......................................... $

Publications and Printing ...............................$

Equipment Purchases __________.__________________._..-__-_---.$

Per Diem and Fees ...........................................$

Personal Services ................................... ..._____,,.____.._.$

Total Funds Budgeted

...............$

State Funds Budgeted .................. .................^

4. Work Incentive Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .............................I Travel ............................................... ...........$ Publications and Printing ............. ..................^ Equipment Purchases .-..........................-.-.-.--.$

94 40,854 15,000 25,000 25,000 5,000 1,065,985 1,176,839 -- 0--
232 3,092,971
125,000 8,000 34,600

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Per Diem and Fees ........................__________________________,,$ Personal Services ............................ .........................^ WIN Grants ................................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,-_.__,,-_.___.__..._,,.. ...,,..........$ State Funds Budgeted __,,-___________,,..,,.,,,,.,,_.,,..-......$

5,000 2,853,664 1,000,000 7,119,235
711,924

5. Correctional Manpower Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........................^ Travel _..______.._.__.___.._____.__..__.._____ $ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Personal Services ....................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ....-_-.........._.._................_-.$

58 117,486
30,450 1,400
751,538 900,874 900,874

6. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget:
Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ,,_._-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................^

500,000 500,000 500,000

Section 30. Department of Law .............................^ 2,472,060

Department of Law Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses ................... __..........$

Travel ......................................$

Publications and Printing ........................ ^

Equipment Purchases .........................................^

Per Diem and Fees .___.__..............-................._,,.........$

Computer Charges __._.

,,..,,.--...............___,,____$

Personal Services .................................^

Law Books .__._______.__..-..............-..-..-.._,,.__...-.-...........$

247,000 65,000 26,000 45,000 27,000 800
2,096,460 32,000

1. Attorney General's Office Budget:
(Numbered Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ---.--__-____-------_--_$ Travel .....-........-.--_-______.._.-................,,...-.-_.__..--.........$ Publications and Printing __._._._..-.........,,....,,__,,-.-...$ Equipment Purchases __-_--,,_-------_-__--._.--,,--,,--$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................I Computer Charges ......,,______...................._.,,.,,..........$ Personal Services .............._._____._-__-..............._-,,--..$ Total Funds Budgeted .................^ State Funds Budgeted .................................^

96 241,260
64,500 25,600 43,000 26,700
740 1,962,460 2,364,260 2,297,060

2. State Library Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel .....................................^ Publications and Printing .................................^ .

11 5,740
500 400

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Equipment Purchases -------.._,,_------.----------,,-- $ Per Diem and Fees ._,,--._.------...___.,,,,_--_.........-..$ Computer Charges _------------___________------------. $ Personal Services ................._.,,,,_...........----.............$ Law Books -------..-_.,,._.-,,_..................,,...,,..,,..-_.---$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-.........._....,,,,,,._-....,,.........$ State Funds Budgeted .....-.._..,,._....-...........--..---..$

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attor neys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the De partment of Law as provided by Law.

2,000 300 60
134,000 32,000 175,000 175,000

Section 31. Merit System of Personnel Administration ___________________________________--------------$

--0--

Merit System of Personnel Administration Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ....--------------------$ Travel __....,,..,,._--_--___..._......_-.-.------$ Publications and Printing ..........._.....__,,..,,.-........_$ Equipment Purchases ------_------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ....,,,,.,,..,,.,,..._..-...,,.,,--------$ Computer Charges ...-..._.---..-.-..-------$ Personal Services _,,_..._.-...........-.....-._-_---.-...-$
1. Applicant Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ,,,,--__----,,_--_------_$ Travel --_._._-......-----------------$ Publications and Printing .,,.,,__----__----.----------$ Equipment Purchases ....-......--.,,..__......------------$ Per Diem and Fees ____-_,,_--.,,-.-._---_--_-_--~$ Computer Charges _________________________________.-.--____-$ Personal Services ----------------__-----------------$ Total Funds Budgeted _-.-_----------.-$ State Funds Budgeted ......._...,,........-.._..--..--.........$

409,735 20,825 70,250 9,950 35,750
437,249 1,740,455
33 38,390
2,500 24,600 1,640 2,000 264,500 410,560 744,190 --0--

2. Classification and Compensation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ___._,,.--_--------_----$ Travel -_-_-----------------------$ Publications and Printing ......................--....-..,,,,..$

22 10,150
2,500 28,000

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Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ................................................^ Computer Charges __._____,,____________________...__....__.__,,.. $ Personal Services ..-.................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ----.--,,....--...........................$
3. Employee Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .--.--......,,,,................$ Travel ....................................... ...^ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..----.._......................$ Per Diem and Fees ._..............................,,..............._..$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Personal Services ........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ------,,________________.___.__,,$ State Funds Budgeted ....... ................^

4. Training and Staff Development Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel ...........................................................$ Publications and Printing ,,,,__,,_.._..___^_______________$ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ...............................$ Personal Services ................................. .............^ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................... ^

5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ------_____,,__.,,......._.___.$

Travel ................

..............................$

Publications and Printing ...............................^

Equipment Purchases _____--,,---.----_......_..__-_---_-.$

Per Diem and Fees ..................._.____. ,,_.,,..._....._,,$

Computer Charges .........................................^

Personal Services ........................................ ..^$

Total Funds Budgeted ....................................^

State Funds Budgeted ......................................^

6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel _-...-.............._..___..--_..-_-_.--.------$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Per Diem and Fees ................................. --..............$ Computer Charges __,,,,._________-'______-__----_--.._----$

24T7
2,000 500
49,049 316,400 408,599 --0--
20 8,625 2,750 5,500 1,200
700 100,000 260,000 378,775 --0--
14 14,900 4,900 4,400 1,850 20,250
200 193,775 240,275 --0--
16 17,770
1,575 2,600
560 9,000 15,600 182,500 229,605 --0--
5 304,400
2,000 550 400
1,900

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Personal Services _____________------_------__--._----------$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$

91,620 400,870 --0--

7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .............................^ Travel ................................................. ................^ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases .............................................$ Per Diem and Fees --------------------------------$ Computer Charges ..................................................$ Personal Services .----------------___------_------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ------------------_----------$

13 8,150
600 2,300 1,400
300 6,000 158,000 176,750 --0--

8. Director's Office Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --------.------------$ Travel .................................. ...^ Publications and Printing ..................................4 Equipment Purchases ----------------,,___--. $ Per Diem and Fees ..........................................^ Personal Services .............................................. 4 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................$ State Funds Budgeted ................................ ...^

6 7,350 4,000 2,300 1,300 2,600 127,600 145,150 --0--

Section 32. Department of Natural Resources_______.$ 33,302,154

Department of Natural Resources Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses --,,--,,--------------$

Travel ..................................................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................$

Publications and Printing .....................................^

Equipment Purchases .............................................i

Per Diem and Fees ................................................^

Computer Charges ................................. ...^

Personal Services

...$

6,511,153 558,548
1,031,500 758,600
1,120,037 263,960 386,705
17,830,392

Grants:
Fluoridation ..........................................................$ Land and Water ........................................... 4 Recreation _,,_____,,_,,,,,,.___.,,_-__._-__..._.__-.-._._,,.____-_$ Solid Waste ......................................$ Water and Sewer .................................................^ Topographic Mapping-U.S.G.S. .............................^ Water Resources Research-U.S.G.S. ....................^ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority .................................^ Payments to Jekyll State Park Authority.----$ Capital Outlay ......................4

400,000 3,600,000
200,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,050,000
202,000
500,000 25,000 2,169,000

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

2479

Authority Lease Rentals -----.--.---..--_...,,__,,__-._.$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund .,...._,, ,,,,,.,,...........,,.....,,,,,,$

2,526,000 329,000

1. Internal Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses __----,,----__-_--._.--__$ Travel -..,,,,._..,,._.._._..___.___._,,.,,,,,,,,._,,.___._______._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,..........._..$ Publications and Printing __,,__,,,,,,,,,,_,,_______________.$ Equipment Purchases --------_----------__--------_$ Per Diem and Fees _.,,,,-,,_________________,,________$ Computer Charges ..................._,,-.--....._......_..,,...._$ Personal Services ------__.____----.______,,__-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._,,,,._...__.,,.,,.__.___..,,,,,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ___..,,.___..__.__,,.___._._.$

79 199,757
16,282 4,700 101,000 17,845 34,040 140,380 1,015,796 1,529,800 1,529,800

2. Public Relations and Information Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .__-___,,--._......___._---_$ Travel --.------..---....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_...------.--.$ Publications and Printing _..___.._________._.______._,,__.____.$ Equipment Purchases .__--_--________..,,__--________,,___-_.$ Per Diem and Fees _,,_____._,,.,,________...,,___________,,$ Computer Charges ___-_,,_--.--,,______----_-_,,___----_-_,,___$ Personal Services __,,.----_.___,,_---.___.------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,_.._..._--.._..----$ State Funds Budgeted ......_.__.-_..........__-.........._____-.?

25 85,225
9,312 12,300 325,000 20,000 16,500
500 337,385 806,222 806,222

3. Planning and Research Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .__,,__________,,_.._______--_$ Travel .__.-........_____.......-...___-._.......__.__..-......_.-_--..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....--.-----.$ Publications and Printing _,,.._._,,_.___.,,.$ Equipment Purchases _.-......_.._____........._.__..........___-.$ Per Diem and Fees ______.___._____________-_-~__.______~~-~.$ Computer Charges __........-.___-_.....-.-..__-......-.__-......$ Personal Services ................................................I Grants: Land and Water ..........-.........-..........--..I
Recreation ......_-___.-.......__--.......,,-........,,-...--._$ Total Funds Budgeted ____.._.______________-____.___----$ State Funds Budgeted ..___-.-.....___......._.__-....--..$

68 203,456
73,500 10,700 91,200 27,400 102,000 20,000 1,099,973 3,600,000 200,000 5,428,229 1,581,984

4. Unicoi Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ____._._--.--_...,,,,----...$ Travel ---..-- -- ... ... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__._......_._.,,.$ Publications and Printing ,,_.,,...._,,_---......._--.------.$ Equipment Purchases __..----..----------------------.$

59 607,125
17,500 33,000 37,500 22,500

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Per Diem and Fees ..................................... .....^ Personal Services ....................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .......................................^ State Funds Budgeted ......................................4

37,000 738,392 1,493,017 746,508

5. Game Management Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .............................^ Travel ........................ ........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....,,___,,____,,__$ Publications and Printing .........................$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees _..................._________,,_.,,,,___,,__,,_____.$ Computer Charges -_--__,,___-_,,_.__.___.-._._.,,..,,_____..$ Personal Services -_,,_________..._.__._,,_--..______,,,,,,._________.$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................$ State Funds Budgeted -_-._,,.__.___.__._.__.$

119 595,012
19,700 180,600 20,000 104,090 10,000 14,000 1,396,829 2,340,231 1,388,612

6. Fisheries Management Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .--__,,--_,,,,_________,,__$ Travel _,,.__.._______.______.______ ________________________ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______.____________.$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ------------_----.______.___,,____$ Per Diem and Fees ......................--_-__._________________.__$ Computer Charges __._._-__...------_--__,,________________.$ Personal Services .................................................. ^ Capital Outlay ..............................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................^ State Funds Budgeted ......................$

120 688,481 41,000 111,900 15,450 139,225
8,400 3,125 1,552,337 269,000 2,828,918 2,328,503

7. Law Enforcement Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ......._--._________.____....$ Travel ............................................................4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...............^ Publications and Printing ...................................^ Equipment Purchases .................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ................... ...... ...............-$ Personal Services ..................4 State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ............................. ^ Total Funds Budgeted ______._----.__________---$ State Funds Budgeted .-.......-.....---.......-......--.I

249 985,645
64,200 311,000 36,000 313,297
4,480 3,185,046
27,000 4,926,668 4,782,215

8. Project Evaluation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............................:$ Travel .-...........-.--.------------------I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------.----.$

4 12,025 2,645
4,100

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Publications and Printing -..-..-....,__.__--......_.._..__._...$ Equipment Purchases ......................... ..^ Personal Services ..--............................. ......^ Total Funds Budgeted ...___.__......-,,__.._._.....,,.,,.____...$ State Funds Budgeted .......................... ^

300 1,600 66,775 87,445 87,445

9. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --......----.-..............-.I Travel ......._.__._._......._.__.........__._-.......__-.,,......,,..___.__.._ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..____.___________.$ Publications and Printing --.,,_.._--....__.-.....,,,,_____._,,.$ Equipment Purchases __..__-......._.^...._.__.........___.__....$ Per Diem and Fees ,,,,...___..,,..,,_.__...,,...___.......,,___..._.$ Personal Services ,,.,,.....,,._.__.,,_...$ Total Funds Budgeted .................... ..^ State Funds Budgeted ......,,.._.--_,,$

4 9,961 5,550 7,000 2,150 13,065 2,640 52,083 92,449 92,449

10. Parks and Historic Sites Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............. 4 Travel -_-,,..__-_______-__...__--.__.-___--.____-.__._.__-.___.___ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--_----.--,,$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases .,,_.._,,.,,,,,,__,,___.___$ Per Diem and Fees ....................... .....^ Personal Services .___......____....._._......___.....,,__-_..__.._....$ Capital Outlay .............................. ..^ Authority Lease Rentals ___.__..,,-____._____..__,,____.__._,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ... ..,,--$

351 2,261,217
81,700 274,100
33,000 276,190
38,600 3,933,350
900,000 2,526,000 10,324,157 8,424,157

11. Geologic and Water Resources Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............ .........^ Travel ...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .______..________._.$ Publications and Printing ....__.....___......__,,....__.......$ Equipment Purchases ....-,,,,_..,,--.------.----------_$ Per Diem and Fees _..,,__.__...__......_-....__-..-__......_-...$ Personal Services ._.-..,,__,,...._.---.__...,,--.-_------,,--.$ Topographic Mapping-U.S.G.S. .__......___...-___....___-.$ Water Resources Research-U.S.G.S. .___...,,__....._-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....-__....._.....-._-..._._...----$ State Funds Budgeted .......... ^

35 113,925 31,500 36,900
30,000 41,000
2,500 543,191 1,050,000 202,000 2,051,016 1,781,016

12. Water Supply Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ......................-^ Travel -.........--....--.---.---.----------I Publications and Printing .....................-.....--$ Equipment Purchases .------.-------..--.----$

37 45,241 29,459
6,000 10,800

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Computer Charges .----.... .____..______..__.$ Personal Services ----......... .........................$ Fluoridation Grants .................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ..___.......____._.....,,_.._........_.___.$

10,000 529,374 400,000 1,030,874 1,030,874

13. Water Quality Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ._...._......_.___...$ Travel -.--.._ .__.__ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------,,.__......$ Publications and Printing ,,,,...__ .._,,.___..__..$ Equipment Purchases --....------..........------.....--,,.$ Per Diem and Fees .................... ^ .........$ Computer Charges ....................................................^ Personal Services ........................ .^ Water and Sewer Grants ...._____________..__.__.___.._._____,,_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._,,.......,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................^

104 552,371 67,900 25,200 44,000 95,425
3,800 105,500 1,519,541 2,000,000 4,413,737 3,163,737

14. Air Quality Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ......................$ Travel ...............................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---...--.-.---$ Publications and Printing .........................4 Equipment Purchases .............................. ^ Per Diem and Fees .__.______.______________.,,____________._,,.__$ Computer Charges ..................................$ Personal Services ..........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................$ State Funds Budgeted ..............$

77 96,309 54,300
6,000 8,000 30,000
500 58,700 1,131,735 1,385,544 835,044

15. Solid Waste Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ....................-.........^..^

Travel ...._.-_,,.._................_,,.,,...............-___...,,........... $

Publication and Printing ................................$

Equipment Purchases .................................... ..^

Per Diem and Fees ___.__________-,,,,._______...---___-_..__$

Personal Services ................................ ^

Solid Waste Grants

............... ^

Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................I

State Funds Budgeted

.............. . $

16. Land Reclamation Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^

Travel

..........................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.........--..__..$

Publications and Printing ......................... ...^

Equipment Purchases ............................. .^

35 29,198 33,000 6,500 6,000 1,500 573,711 2,000,000 2,649,909 2,649,909
9 26,205 11,000 14,000 2,500 1,600

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Per Diem and Fees ................................ ^ Computer Charges ............................. ^ Personal Services ...... ...........................$
Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ State Funds Budgeted .-....__._._-......_._-...._.__-....._.$

2,000 34,500 154,874
246,679 246,679

17. Heritage Trust Budget:
Capital Outlay .......................... ..^ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ............... ...^ Total Funds Budgeted _ ,, ,,__....._........,,.__.....$ State Funds Budgeted ................ ....^

1,000,000
302,000 1,302,000 1,302,000

18. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority ..,,._.._......._.__.....,,__._........$
Total Funds Budgeted ._..___.....,,._.__.........-....__-......$ State Funds Budgeted -_..__.-....._._....__._.......-____.....$

500,000 500,000 500,000

19. Jekyll Island State Park Authority Budget:
Payments to Jekyll Island State Park Authority ...._._........_..,,..._.__.-....,,___......._........$
Total Funds Budgeted .................... ....^ State Funds Budgeted ........... ...^,

25,000 25,000 25,000

Section 33. Department of Offender Rehabilitation

A. Department of Corrections/Offender

Rehabilitation

........... 4 52,091,090

Department of Corrections/Offender Rehabilitation Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ___._______.____.._______.___.____$ Travel ...._._...._-_-...__.....__.-..____--___.--__-..___-..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,.._...,,.__.._$ Publications and Printing ..................... ^ Equipment Purchases ..................% Per Diem and Fees ................... ...^ Computer Charges ........................................^ Personal Services ...........................$ Inmate Release Fund ...............--......$ Direct Benefits ............................. .........^ Grants to Counties for Diversion Program - ,,._--.$ Capital Outlay ............. .^ Authority Lease Rentals .........-....-.--...---.-----I

13,493,741 594,681 551,876 62,455
1,878,155 696,924 200,917
30,052,341 383,000 12,000
1,825,000 2;000,000
840,000

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1. General Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..,,,,...__.._.-__......__....._.$ Travel .............................................. .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--_______,,.____.$ Publications and Printing __-..____..____.___________..$ Equipment Purchases ......................_.... ....^ Per Diem and Fees .............................. ^ Computer Charges ............................. .....^ Personal Services ....................................$ Inmate Release Fund .._....._-......,,....___......__......__,,...$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted ,,_.,,__,,_,,__..__._.$

314 1,182,569
154,250 37,900 35,345
366,000 119,735 200,917 3,799,543 383,000 6,279,259 6,279,259

2. Facilities Engineering Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .......................$ Travel -___...,,___,, .... .... ..... ____.......,,$ Publications and Printing .............................if Equipment Purchases ..-._____..-.___....__....__..._..,,-,,_..$ Per Diem and Fees ...................... ....^ Personal Services ^..__. ._......_.,,._.,,_,,_.__,, ......_$ Capital Outlay .._,,........_......-__....__-._......__-........,,-......$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................$ State Funds Budgeted __-.....-.......,,.....___...._-_....$

15 32,400 12,000 1,000 2,000
9,000 237,249 400,000 693,649
693,649

3. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -___.-...__...,,__......__.....$ Travel .--...-.......--.........-.........-....-......-......-........I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....---__...--_.$ Publications and Printing .................................$ Equipment Purchases ----------__-----,,..----------..$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................$ Personal Services ......__,,.......__..............._-_........_-_.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................I State Funds Budgeted .___........___.....-__......_..___......__.$

83 453,693
1,950 22,500
125
41,964 17,200 922,601 1,460,033 1,460,033

4. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -.____....,,__......-__.....-_..$ Travel ........ ..................... .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--_....--.--....$ Publications and Printing ...................... .....^ Equipment Purchases ............................ .......^ Per Diem and Fees .................................-.....$ Personal Services .........................................$ Capital Outlay ..................... .......^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I State Funds Budgeted _______.___.____._.-_.__._.~~~___--$

255 1,552,146
9,370 66,000
738 96,544
14,740 2,717,028
100,000 4,556,566 4,519,566

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5. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ................... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment ._.-..-.____-......___......__._.....$ Publications and Printing .............. ...^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ..................... .^ Personal Services ....................$ Authority Lease Rentals ........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... 4 State Funds Budgeted ...._._......_.___......____....,,_._._....$

249 1,005,860
5,700 74,700 13,462 96,522 61,275 2,638,951 640,000 4,536,470 4,536,470

6. Georgia State Prison Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ....___.,,.._.-..._.._...._..._.$ Travel -.-.-- -------.-- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___,,__.____.__.___.$ Publications and Printing .................... ...^ Equipment Purchases ....___.....__...__.--.....---__,,--.._._.$ Per Diem and Fees ........................$ Personal Services .....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........... ^ State Funds Budgeted ....... .......$

514 2,882,041
15,710 87,976
1,850 185,116 140,000 5,523,606 8,836,299 8,701,299

7. Consolidated Branches Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........................ ^ Travel .......................................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... ^. Publications and Printing ...-_......_.__._..__...__-...__-$ Equipment Purchases _..,,__,,.,,_..,,-,,-_.-$ Per Diem and Fees .............................. ^ Personal Services ............. .^ Grants to Counties for Diversion Programs ...._....$ Capital Outlay ...__....._......_.........__.-...._-...-_-..._..-._..-$ Authority Lease Rentals ...................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted --.--..-------$ State Funds Budgeted -...----$

1096 5,731,545
65,000 229,800
6,320
1,020,674 315,500
8,792,095 1,825,000
1,500,000 200,000
19,685,934
19,357,934

8. Offender Rehabilitation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...........................^ Travel ..................-.............-- --^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. ^ Publications and Printing --------------------------$ Equipment Purchases ........... .........................--$ Per Diem and Fees ................................... ......^

479 653,487 330,701 33,000
3,615 69,335 19,474

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Personal Services ________________________--,,_._._____.___$ Direct Benefits ----_,,...----___.----_._____....._,,______--...f Total Funds Budgeted -__,,_._-_____._.___._,,..._.__$ State Funds Budgeted ___,,_-- ______-____.___..__$

5,421,268 12,000
6,542,880 6,542,880

B. Board of Pardons and Paroles _-._.----.__.._____.__--_$ 485,191

Board of Pardons and Paroles Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ---_,,_--,,____..--__$ Travel _._.._._....__.__..____._.______.__ .,,_..,,...-.,,....._..,,$ Publications and Printing ___.--__.__--.._________.--$ Equipment Purchases --________----.________--___________--_$ Per Diem and Fees .................................... ^ Personal Services .......................................^

23,848 19,851 1,200 1,800 17,200 453,992

1. Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .........................^ Travel ................................................. ..^ Publications and Printing __________.----___,,____--______$ Equipment Purchases ........................................^ Per Diem and Fees .._._.___.._._____,,.___.._._.____.__.$ Personal Services ................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted -_._..___-_..____._-_-__._--$ State Funds Budgeted ...................... ...........J$

28 23,848 19,851
1,200 1,800 17,200 453,992
517,891 485,191

Section 34. Department of Public Safety-----------$ 26,003,196

Department of Public Safety Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses .----._.__.....------,,..,,$ Travel ........._--__........--,_-__.....----.._...----..__--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_...........$ Publications and Printing ...-__._.........----_..-........$ Equipment Purchases .....------__._.....------_....---$ Per Diem and Fees ........--__--_..........__..........._...$ Computer Charges ..........-_._._.............._-.__.............$ Personal Services ____....------_____.........------._._.......-$ Capital Outlay ............................................................I

3,820,504 183,900
1,069,280 1,026,243
434,372 206,850 1,258,054 18,095,037 370,000

1. Commissioner's Office Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ------,-------------$

Travel .........

.. ______

_._---- $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_------__,,--_$

Publications and Printing ...... __..__._...__.__._.___,,_._...$

Equipment Purchases -- _._,,...------_------------..--$

Per Diem and Fees --............------------$

Personal Services .........._._______..._.-..................--_--$

Total Funds Budgeted

-----------$

State Funds Budgeted .................. ..^

16 58,675
8,500 5,000
20,000
6,000
3,000
290,121
391,296 391,296

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2. Georgia State Patrol Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .....................$ Travel ......................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._.._._...._..$ Publications and Printing ..................... ^ Equipment Purchases .................... ....^ Per Diem and Fees ........................... ^ Computer Charges ..........................^ Personal Services .........................$ Total Funds Budgeted .................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ...................... ^

'1211 2,443,764
121,000 1,033,500
962,700 358,270 119,800
1,175,854 16,193,278 22,408,166 22,342,569

3. Staff Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................. .....^ Travel ............... ^^^^ Publications and Printing ............ ......^ Equipment Purchases ............................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ..... ---.-.--------.---- $ Computer Charges ...........................$ Personal Services ...............................$ Total Funds Budgeted .................% State Funds Budgeted ............ ..^

68 1,179,714
2,750 25,400
11,107 8,550 80,200 771,200 2,078,921 2,078,921

4. Police Academy Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel __....,,._......_........_......__...,,_-,,...___-.....__-...._.-_...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,--____,,_,,__ $ Publications and Printing ...........................$ Equipment Purchases .................................^ Per Diem and Fees ................................$ Personal Services .......-.............-....-.....-.-- .-..$ Capital Outlay ................... ...J^ Total Funds Budgeted ........... ....4 State FundS Budgeted ....................$

25 71,878 6,490 13,500 9,520 23,500 74,500 423,651 370,000 993,039 899,039

5. Mandate Training Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ....--.._....--._--- ----$

Travel ...............................................-..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____,,__,,.,,___.$

Publications and Printing ------------------$

Per Diem and Fees ........................$

Personal Services ....----....----

.....$

Total Funds Budgeted .............. .......^

State Funds Budgeted .............. ..^

11 43,873 32,160 17,280 1,623 33,495 162,940 291,371 291,371

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6. Office of Highway Safety Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .-.___......,,_.._._..,,........_.$ Travel ............................................. ^ Publications and Printing .......................... ^ Equipment Purchases ._.--_.-....--..._.,,..........._-.___._..$ Per Diem and Fees .__._._.....-___,,........_..__.____._._........$ Computer Charges _._.--._.--- .........................^ Personal Services .................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .____$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ................^

16 22,600 13,000 7,000 2,000 1,000 2,000 253,847 301,447 --0--

Section 35. Public School Employees' Retirement System _____._____.______,,._.._.______.$ 7,396,000

Public School Employees' Retirement System Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ......................$ Employer Contributions ........................ 4

137,000 7,259,000

1. Departmental Operations Budget:
Regular Operating Expenses .... . ....................^ Employer Contributions ..........................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................:........$ State Funds Budgeted ................. ........^

137,000 7,259,000 7,396,000 7,396,000

Section 36. Public Service Commission ....................^ 2,331,260

Public Service Commission Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses ___.,,,,......,,,,___...__.._._$

Travel -____-_.-..-.............,,._______.____..........-._._.__-..............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----------$

Publications and Printing ................................$

Equipment Purchases ............$

Per Diem and Fees

,,.._,,_..,,.$

Personal Services

.............................^

235,878 86,000 3,500 20,200 42,300 107,850 1,874,208

1. Administration Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses .-.........-_.__.__.._.._..-....$

Travel ....................................J$

Publications and Printing _-_,,__-_____._________--_.--_--__$

Equipment Purchases ...............................----.........^

Personal Services

...................... .4

Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ^

State Funds Budgeted .............................i

27 30,907 7,500 1,500 2,300
516,920 559,127 559,127

2. Transportation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -------.._.$

44 99,966

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Travel ........................................................ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--_.__,,......$ Publications and Printing .............................^ Equipment Purchases __.-.--- .................... .........^ Per Diem and Fees _----_-_,,_--__-_,,.,,_______,,_____..____-__.$ Personal Services ............................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ....................^ State Funds Budgeted ......_._.......-._-_........-,,__..,,..._.$

35,000 3,500 9,700 6,000 3,000 551,972 709,138 709,138

3. Utilities Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ....__.._...,,...__.__,,....,,.$ Travel ......................... ...........^ Publications and Printing __,,._.__.._....._._._.,,,,.,,...._..$ Equipment Purchases ._,,.__. _,,,,,,,,_.$ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ^ Personal Services .....__._...........__.....,,_._........__._._.......$ Total Funds Budgeted --..--,,----- $ State Funds Budgeted .-....__--......-.._-..-.._.._._-...$

56 105,005
43,500 9,000
34,000
104,850 805,316 1,101,671 1,062,995

Section 37. Regents, University System of Georgia .................... ^ 288,841,510

Regents, University System of Georgia Object Classes:
Operating Expenses:
Education and General _,,._.______.__.,,_______..___.____.,,.$ Departmental Services ........................ ^ Sponsored .............. ........^

67,821,827 2,262,000 19,212,017

Personal Services:

Education and General ........... -...^ 239,296,359

Departmental Services .........................^ 3,688,000

Sponsored ....-....___...._......,,.. ......... ..^ 35,838,137

Teachers' Retirement ................ ^ 17,600,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..................$ 3,170,000

Regents' Scholarships ............ ^ 200,000

Medical Scholarships

.......... ^ 345,000

Capital Outlay .-...._.-...-_......_....-....-_---..----.$ 13,500,000

Authority Lease Rentals ........ ^ 22,686,000

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund .............. ^ 2,000,000

1. Resident Instruction Budget: (Number of Positions)
Operating Expenses:
Education and General ......................^ Departmental Services ____.-_.__.._--.--_-------$ Sponsored ___,,._..___.__________.-.._._--__--------$

15900
54,064,500 2,100,000 15,800,000

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Personal Services:

Education and General ........................ _$ 199,442,000

Departmental Services ..................... ......^ 3,250,000

Sponsored ................................................^ 25,000,000

Teachers' Retirement (All Activities) .............. ^ 17,600,000

Capital Outlay ....................................^ 13,500,000

Authority Lease Rentals ,,............_.._..._-..-_______.,,__$ 22,686,000

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund .............................$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ....................................... ^ 355,442,500

State Funds Budgeted .._._._._.,,

,,-$ 250,685,000

2. Regents--Central Office Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Operating Expenses ,,_...,,_._____.___.____.__________.____________$

Personal Services ,,_,,._,,__.,,.,,_,,,,-_$

Total Funds Budgeted ....

%

State Funds Budgeted -...-.$

104 1,122,350 1,662,400 2,784,750 2,784,750

3. Medical Scholarships Budget:
Medical Scholarships ................................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................%

345,000 345,000

4. Regents Scholarships Budget:
Regents Scholarships State Funds Budgeted

.....................^ $

5. Grants to Junior Colleges (DeKalb) Budget:
Grants to Junior Colleges (DeKalb) ____________.__..__.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................$

200,000 200,000
3,170,000 3,170,000

6. Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget: (Number of Positions)
Operating Expenses: Education and General .......,,........-................._-.$ Departmental Services ........................................$ Sponsored ................................................................$

1971
4,691,358 162,000 421,317

Personal Services:

Education and General ............................$

Departmental Services .......,,_.......,,.._---_.___-_-_.$

Sponsored ................-$

Total Funds Budgeted

.$

State Funds Budgeted

........ .^,

14,778,642 438,000
1,316,137 21,807,454 9,970,000

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7. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget:

(Number of Positions)

23

Operating Expenses: Education and General .......... ^

121,900

Personal Services:

Education and General __-....--.__....---_.,,...--____.-..$

Total Funds Budgeted ...............

^

State Funds Budgeted ................ ....^

268,500 390,400 390,400

8. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:

(Number of Positions)

38

Operating Expenses:
Education and General ................ .....^ Sponsored ..................... ....^>

263,000 500,000

Personal Services:
Education and General ....--.-.:.. ......$ Sponsored ...........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ....^ State Funds Budgeted --..------$

403,500 400,000 1,566,500
575,500

9. Engineering Experiment Station Budget:

(Number of Positions)

201

Operating Expenses:
Education and General ......__-......._......_._-...._._-$ Sponsored -...-,,--,,----.--- -- $

1,121,300 1,132,700

Personal Services:
Education and General ..,,.__......_......._.-...-._.........$ Sponsored ........................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted ................. ....^ State Funds Budgeted ,,.-.--.-- -$

3,030,700 3,800,000 9,084,700 2,352,000

10. Engineering Extension Division Budget:

(Number of Positions)

66

Operating Expenses: Education and General .................. ....^

363,257

Personal Services: Education and General ................... ...^

761,017

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Total Funds Budgeted -__.___._______._____._.__.____.._____.__..$ 1,124,274 State Funds Budgeted ----.-__....--____.-..__-_...,,,,_._.....$ 412,819

11. Agriculture Experiment Stations Budget:

(Number of Positions)

848

Operating Expenses:
Education and General Sponsored ,,...____.-_--____.__._.

4,613,745 500,000

Personal Services:
Education and General Sponsored --.._._....__...,,,,. Total Funds Budgeted __-,,. State Funds Budgeted ...-.

8,148,976 1,750,000 15,012,721 9,421,000

12. Cooperative Extension Service Budget:

(Number of Positions)

960

Operating Expenses:
Education and General Sponsored ----_-_,,.---__.,,..

1,460,417 858,000

Personal Services:
Education and General .._____......_._.,,.....____._......_.__$ Sponsored ................................................................if Total Funds Budgeted -,,,,.__._...._...,,$ State Funds Budgeted ______..____.__._,,.___.__..______.________.$

10,800,624 3,572,000
16,691,041 8,535,041

Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever.

Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an apportionment of funds to the various units of the University System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the an nual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for ap proval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing.

Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rate cost of any employer contribution

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applicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement System.

No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General funds, from the Federal Govern ment, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended.

Provided, further, that anticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget estimate.

Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the budget estimate of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such in come.

Section 38. Department of Revenue ._,,___._-__.-_______._-$ 27,594,440

Department of Revenue Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses ................................$

Travel .__.....__-....__._-...-.__-.-._.-..._--._-.---..-.-. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __...,,._,,..-___..$

Publications and Printing ......................................^

Equipment Purchases .__-_...._.......__--...___--..__--...__.. $

Per Diem and Fees ........................... ^

Computer Charges

...-- -,,$

Personal Services

. ..

_

.$

Loans to Counties/Property Re-Evaluation ...__... $

Grants to Counties/50% Appraiser's Salary_.._.._ $

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ................................^

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ........................^

1,647,463 581,083 150,502
1,013,621 130,591 81,300
5,540,000 13,068,880
325,000 1,250,000
507,000 3,500,000

1. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .............................--^ Travel .........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--...._-.,,.,,$ Publications and Printing ____________.__,,_._.,,.__-.__.___._.$ Equipment Purchases ............................................ ^ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ...^ Computer Charges ______..__.___-._.__,,_____----___---.,,--.$ Personal Services ............................. .........^

126 212,168
54,032 124,000
13,472 7,500 11,200 50,000 1,785,701

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................$ 2,258,073 State Funds Budgeted ........................ ^ 2,258,073

2. Central Audit Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ........................$ Travel ....................................................... ^ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases .................................. ^ Per Diem and Fees .................... ............^ Computer Charges ............................ ..^ Personal Charges .........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ State Funds Budgeted ................... .^

96 42,993 213,500 3,000 16,000
1,000 3,000 1,348,386 1,627,879 1,627,879

3. Executive Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ................ ........$ Travel ............ .......................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------_.___.____$ Publications and Printing ...............$ Equipment Purchases ................................J$ Per Diem and Fees ..............................$ Computer Charges ............................. ........^ Personal Services .......................... ..........^ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................... ^

32 727,252
14,000 4,000 244,173 5,518 19,800 35,000
957,901 2,007,644 2,007,644

4. Field Audit Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses __________________________ $ Travel _____.--._________-_____.__--______ $ Publications and Printing _____,,__,,._..___________._.$ Equipment Purchases ...... ....................-......$ Per Diem and Fees ............................... ^ Computer Charges .._..............,,._._.__._.................._._._.$ Personal Services ..................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ,,._................._,,__._.__..,,.........$ State Funds Budgeted ..................-...........$

259 131,450 235,000
8,918
24,573 2,000 8,000
3,146,114 3,556,055 3,556,055

5. Income Taxation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .................... ^ Travel ..................................................... ...^ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ............................ ^ Computer Charges ..........................................I Personal Services .....................$ Total Funds Budgeted __.,,_..__._._,,____._____.._.___-__._._...$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................$

115 139,874
4,507 238,843
17,500 1,600,000 1,243,927 3,244,651 3,244,651

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6. Internal Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ,,_--_,,.__________,,________._f Travel .---,,......_._.___.,,.$ Publications and Printing --..,,....._._........_____.,,..,,._$ Equipment Purchases .________-______.____,,_____-___,,.________,,_.$ Per Diem and Fees ---.._----....----.-..-.---...-.-__,,.....$ Computer Charges ._..__-......__.....,,.._.,,....,,_......._.__......$ Personal Services ,,_.,,_...._.,,_.......,,,,_...$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_._.._,,..$ State Funds Budgeted ,,,,..,,,,,,.,,,,.$
7. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..__,,,,.,,,,,,.$ Travel ----------.-- ----.--$ Publications and Printing _....._.-...._......__.......__.......$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................I Computer Charges .____,,..______..___.___._.________.___..._________._.$ Personal Services .._._........__....,,..__....._._.......__.....__._....$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I State Funds Budgeted ._.,,_.._,,.._._....__._....__._.......__....$

2495
70 36,980
1,650 6,736 24,000 1,000 49,000 805,094 924,460 924,460
36 7,572 2,500 50,000 2,000 270,000 355,266 687,338 687,338

Provided, however, that from the appropriation to the Department of Revenue (Motor Fuel TaxationComputer Charges), $165,000 is designated and com mitted for development of a new Motor Fuel Computer
System.

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses .--_,,.----....----_,,-----$

Travel -....__...._.....-.......-...,,...__..---.-..---.--..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..,,--------$

Publications and Printing _...._......__.,,.__.....__.....__...$

Equipment Purchases ,,___--__._---.__----------------.$

Per Diem and Fees ..,,-.-------$

Computer Charges ----- -------$

Personal Services -.-----------$

Total Funds Budgeted .------$

State Funds Budgeted

.-.----$

209 250,469
6,212 14,502 297,879 21,500
300 2,115,000 1,806,674 4,512,536 4,512,536

Provided, however, that from the appropriation to the Department of Revenue (Motor Vehicle Registra tion-Computer Charges), $500,000 is designated and committed for implementation, hardware purchases and development of a new motor vehicle tag and title com puter system.
9. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget:
Tag Purchases 1976 Issue ----------$

68,250

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County Name Decals .__ Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Provided, however, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases $68,250 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 105,000-1976 issue motor vehicle tags and $438,750 is designated and committed for at least 6,750,000 county name decals.

Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

438,750 507,000 507,000

10. Property Taxation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .........................$ Travel ..................................................... .....4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing .............................$ Equipment Purchases .........i .........................$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... ..........^ Computer Charges ........................................ ^ Personal Services ...................................... ....^ Loans to Counties/Property Re-Evaluation .......$ Grants to Counties/50% Appraiser's Salary__$ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................^ State Funds Budgeted ........................................^

71 26,685 44,682
8,000 97,000 4,500 46,000 1,100,000 867,480 325,000
1,250,000 3,500,000 7,269,347 7,068,347

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purposes as originally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F. Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

11. Sales Taxation Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................$

Travel _...-........-__......._-_-.........-_..--.....--_-.......-$

Publications and Printing ...................................^

Equipment Purchases ....................... .........--...^

Computer Charges

_,,._..,,------.$

75 72,020
5,000 53,600
7,500 310,000

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Personal Services .............................. __..........^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................^ State Funds Budgeted ---......._._-,,_..__.-__..........__.__._.$

752,337 1,200,457 1,200,457

Section 39. State Scholarship Commission ..--__--__.$ 9,893,628

State Scholarship Commission Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ---______--..__,,___--,,_____$ Travel ........................................ .........^ Publications and Printing ........................... ^ Equipment Purchases --___.--.--_......_.,,_._,,.....,,___...$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,,,_.__--....--.....,,..._____,,.....___-... $ Computer Charges .......................... .^ Personal Services .............................. ..^ Payment of Interest ........................ ^ Direct Guaranteed Loans ......_-___-........._______......___..$ Tuition Equalization Grants ................. .^ State Student Incentive Scholarships ._.___.___--....$ Law Enforcement Personnel
Dependents Scholarships .----.--...------........--__..$

124,086 17,300 10,050 6,500 6,200
235,000 636,018 214,000 2,250,000 5,928,187 1,280,000
16,000

1. Internal Administration Activity Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ....................$ Travel .................. ....^$ Publications and Printing ______-.......____......___.__........$ Equipment Purchases ---....._----.......----...-._--.--....$ Per Diem and Fees __.......__.__-....,,___-......,,___-.....____...$ Computer Charges .................................$ Personal Services .................................. ^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ State Funds Budgeted ..__.-......__......-__-.......__..._._.$

51 124,086
17,300 10,050
6,500 6,200 235,000 636,018 1,035,154 730,441

2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget:
Payment of Interest ................. ^ Total Funds Budgeted ........... .^ State Funds Budgeted ............ ^

214,000 214,000
89,000

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget:
Direct Guaranteed Loans ....___.......____....,,__-......,,.....$ Tuition Equalization Grants .__..,,..____.....___.......__._.$ State Student Incentive Scholarships .....___-..,,._$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................-......-.$ State Funds Budgeted ..._,,...__..-.___-..-.-__.....___--.....$

2,250,000 5,928,187 1,280,000 9,458,187 9,058,187

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget:
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships .....................

.......^

16,000

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Total Funds Budgeted .--,,......-...,,._.........._.........,,___.$ State Funds Budgeted .----.-.....................................I

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guranteed Loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committed for the
purpose of providing stipends for training recruitment and counselor personnel in health career fields.

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to students in paramedical, professional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum as provided for in the guaranteed student loan program, or by practice in a field and in a community or site of employment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.

Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to L.E.P.D. Scholarships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholar ships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in line of duty, as provided by law.

Provided, that the above appropriated amount rel ative to Tuition Equalization Grants is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing tuition equalization grants of not more than $400 per academic year of study to students attending private colleges as provided for in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended.

Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholarships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholarships to first-year and to secondyear undergraduate students as provided by applicable state and federal law, provided, however, that Georgia veteran students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a student incentive scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Scholarships. Provided, further, that until the student incentive scholarship program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period study in other postsecondary educational institutions

16,000 16,000

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unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

Section 40. Secretary of State ....................................$ 6,144,325

Secretary of State Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses --.......................-...$ Travel ..-........-............................................................$ Publications and Printing ,,..--.._____._._...............,,_..$ Equipment Purchases .............--.........................^ Per Diem and Pees ............................................^ Personal Services ......................................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ................................. .....^

1,028,604 211,700 221,900 77,000 94,000
4,011,121 815,000

1. Occupational Certification Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............................$ Travel ............................................................$ Publications and Printing ...................................$ Equipment Purchases ----................................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................$ Personal Services ...............................................^ Total Funds Budgeted _-_,,-_.____.___.___,, -.-,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ....................................^

118 365,770 129,000
33,000 36,000 85,000 1,295,623 1,944,393 1,944,393

2. Securities Regulation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel ........... ,,_.____.___..,,._----______._,, ,,.,,,,---. $ Publications and Printing _--______________.,,----_-$ Equipment Purchases ........................................^ Personal Services .-.-__--.........--_-_..--...-.--_---,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................--...^ State Funds Budgeted ,,______.._____._,,_._,,____._____-_.,,-.$

14 32,233
5,000 2,000 4,000 202,111 245,344 245,344

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ............................^ Travel ........___-,,.....-.._-_-..-----_-..--------? Publications and Printing --_,,____---.----.----------$ Equipment Purchases _,,_--_--__--.__.--__----.__--------$ Personal Services .-.......________--._-___---..-----$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_.____.-.....______-.-------$ State Funds Budgeted ----. -- -------$

20 21,020
400 3,500 2,500 206,676 234,096 234,096

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ._--_------_,,----------.? Travel ........... --.....- -------- ^ Publications and Printing _-....-___-..----_...------_$

15 5,762 46,800
200

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Equipment Purchases .......................... ......._.$ Per Diem and Fees ................................... J$ Personal Services ....................,,._.__...................._^ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... .............^ State Funds Budgeted .----_-_.__,,........_____.._......._.__.$

5. Archives and Records Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .......................$ Travel ............... .....7............... ^ Publications and Printing .......................... 4 Equipment Purchases ..........................^ Personal Services _,,,,,,....___.,,__,,,,.,,.,,$ Authority Lease Rentals .--..--_..________.-,,..,,..-...-.......$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ---_-______________,,_.___________..___.$

6. General Services Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -- ....................... $ Travel ............................................ ^ Publications and Printing ......................:..............^ Equipment Purchases .....................................^ Per Diem, and Fees ....................................$ Personal Services ...............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................$

7. Internal Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel .........................$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases -,,---------------------------$ Personal Services .......................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ........._..____._______.__.______...__._____.$

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

(Number of Positions)

Regular Operating Expenses .................... ...^

Travel .........-...........-...-.._...-..-.--.-.-..-.__-_-__.___._. $

Publications and Printing ._...__.__._.._.____.__.._______.._.$

Equipment Purchases ,,----_,,,,,,,,,,--.......................$

Per Diem and Fees .................................... .............$

Personal Services ........................................_....,,.....,,$

Total Funds Budgeted

........... ^

State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^

9. State Building Administrative Board Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ................................^

1,000 500
249,129 303,391 303,391
91 121,066
7,500 23,000 21,200 1,099,467 815,000 2,087,233 2,087,233
32 54,871 4,500 60,000 5,000 2,000 392,171 518,542 518,542
29 50,977 2,500 80,000 3,000 417,566 554,043 554,043
5 366,905
8,000 15,200 1,300 3,000 75,812 470,217 155,217
6 10,000

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Travel ........................................................... .j$ Publications and Printing _--....__...._.__....,,_...._..$ Equipment Purchases ..................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ,,.._.___.______............................. ^ Personal Services .___......___......__....__.......__.._.,,.......$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,__..__...__.__.__,,__..,,_....______$ State Funds Budgeted --.___....-.__--_..-___-..._-...__--__$
Section 41. Soil and Water Conservation Committee .................... ...^
Soil and Water Conservation Committee Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel ...._._..._.__,,.....,,....__..._._,,....__-._.,,._._..,,_..__....._.$ Publications and Printing ___....,,_.......__...,,_..,,_--.,,_$ Equipment Purchases ..-.._.-.--.._--.,,_---._----__---_,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................^ Personal Services .__-....__-.._,,__-....__.....__.....__....___-....$
1. Soil and Water Conservation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..-..,,_-..-.__.-..__-..._._..$ Travel ...........................................-....--..---...4 Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases .._-___.--.__--,,._,,.-,,_--,,_..--_.--$ Per Diem and Fees ...__...,,.-..,,_.....,,___.._....._-....,,...$ Personal Services .................................. .^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................... 4 State Funds Budgeted .............................................^
Section 42. Teachers' Retirement System _.,,_--_--$
Teachers' Retirement System Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses .--.....-........-.--........$ Travel ._......-...._...___...,,_.-._.---.--.-.-------$ Publications and Printing ......_...._,,...._.....__..,,..--_$ Equipment Purchases ----.-,,---,,,,-.,,---,,------------? Per Diem and Fees ................ ....^ Computer Charges _...._.-_.__...___..._.-...__...-,,-__--_-.$ Personal Services ...__...._-..-_._.___--..._.----------------$
1. Departmental Operations Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -_-....--_,,--.--------$ Travel ...,,_..._..-,,_..._..-..._-_-_-.__.--._------$ Publications and Printing _____,,,,-_.,,___--__._____-.,,-$ Equipment Purchases _-.__-.,,_--__--._--------_--------$ Per Diem and Fees ... ^ -........-- .-.. --.-^ Computer Charges ........... ..... -- ....... ^

2501
8,000 5,000 3,000 3,500 72,566 102,066 102,066
471,018
181,890 28,420 6,755
600 94,172 159,181
11 181,890 28,420
6,755 600
94,172 159,181 471,018 471,018
--0--
47,390 16,000 12,000 6,500 63,250 175,000 517,178
40 47,390 16,000 12,000
6,500 63,250 175,000

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Personal Services ---------__------__._________,,_______,,_____$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........-............................$ State Funds Budgeted ------.--....................-.........I

517,178 837,318 --0--

Section 43. Department of Transportation ............$ 252,500,067

Department of Transportation Object Classes:

Regular Operating Expenses -__...__---.___,,--_--______.$ 36,036,434

Travel -------..._----._.._____._._,,___________ $ 2,698,928

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .---..-.----...$ 2,410,471

Publications and Printing ............... ...............^..^ 664,925

Equipment Purchases ............--................................I 1,695,959

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................$

12,200

Computer Charges .....--.._..-.......-.__.................__.....$ 1,389,863

Personal Services ......... ............^.....................$ 92,953,151

Grants to Counties .............................................$ 9,317,013

Grants to Municipalities ........................................ ^ 9,317,000

Harbor Maintenance Payments ............................^ 250,000

Capital Outlay .................................I 194,309,074

Authority Lease Rentals .....................................$ 27,408,889

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ....................... ^ 13,582,775

1. Planning and Construction Budget:

(Number of Positions)

3842

Regular Operating Expenses .............................^ 10,798,728

Travel ................................................... ..^ 1,882,650

Publications and Printing ......................................I 197,066

Personal Services ............................................. ^ 53,732,968

Equipment Purchases ...........................................$ 140,200

Capital Outlay .................................J$ 170,755,097

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ................................................$ 8,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$ 245,506,709

State Funds Budgeted ......... ^..-...........................^ 106,736,624

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ..............................$ Travel .............................................................$ Publications and Printing .....................................$ Personal Services ..,,..,,.....-........-.......-..-.._..........-.-.$ Capital Outlay ..............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................$

3851 21,504,337
450,600 12,184
32,674,560 22,876,977 77,518,658
77,518,658

3. Authorities Budget:
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund -._.----..-_-~~~~~--$
Authority Lease Rentals ______._____________._-..-..-_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................^ State Funds Budgeted .....-.......,,.........-..-----.$

5,582,775 27,408,889 32,991,664 32,991,664

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4. Facilities and Equipment Budget:
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_,,--___,,__--.| Equipment Purchases ..__,,..--........._._.........,,...........$ Capital Outlay ,,-......-.._..._...-.............._.......,,._........$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,.-_..__..,,_,,._____,,_._.__$ State Funds Budgeted ___.-_.____..__--.__,,_____--._,,_______$

2,372,471 1,542,059
437,000
4,351,530 3,800,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget:
Grants to Counties ..--.-.......-.-...................................I Total Funds Budgeted ---__.___.__-______._,,-_________.$ State Funds Budgeted -__--__.______,,__,,_,,___.._,,.________$

9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317,013

6. Tollways Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses .,,--~_--.--~.....,,,,.,,.$ Travel ..........................................................................I Publications and Printing ,,........._._........_.,,.,,...$ Personal Services ----..__-_._.---.,,--_--.___-__.--____,,,,_..$ Total Funds Budgeted ______,,_.._________,,..__._______.___,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted .,,.----.,, _,,-,,,,$

8 71,639 15,000
15,000 132,837 234,476 234,476

7. Internal Administration Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -----.....----.....--.,,-.$ Travel ._,,_........._._-.........__...-...._.__.___.......____...........__,,.$ Publications and Printing .......,,..._.,,....._..__........_._.$ Per Diem and Fees _._..,,._._._,,,,,_....,,,,_._,,_.$ Computer Charges __..,,___...__-_______._..________.____-____._-_.$ Personal Services _______.__.._____,,__.______._,,-________,,.-,,-$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.__.._._--...--$ State Funds Budgeted ._..._,,,,,,.._,,.-._.__,,$

353 2,773,781
323,678
424,475 11,200
1,389,863 5,858,568
10,781,565 10,781,565

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing De partment of Transportation budgets shall be in con formity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the im mediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Depart ment of Administrative Services in the immediately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount ap propriated herein.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities fi nanced by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and

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Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority
Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropria tions and/or balances appropriated and brought for ward from previous years as requested by the Depart ment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.

Provided, further, that the Department of Trans portation is authorized and directed to transfer to Personal Services from other object classes such funds as are required to fund the cost-of-living adjustment contemplated in this Act, subject only to prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget.

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims.

For State matching participation in costs of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. Funds appropriated for the fiscal year shall be available for matching Federal apportionment for the same year. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the cost incident thereto provided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices authorized by law. Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the Department of Transportation may add, delete and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal aid program. Provided, further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate System with regard to completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for the letting and execution of highway contracts essential to and included in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services and constitu tionally appropriated to the Department of Transporta
tion.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for appro-

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priations for the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for debt service requirements on General Obligation debt to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that General Obligation Debt service shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specif ically appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements on new General Obligations debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new pro gram for the construction, reconstruction, or resurfacing of public roads and bridges.

For appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for annual debt service requirements on General Obligation Debt to finance an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 in principal amount for a new program for advance construction of inter state highway systems. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the the motor fuel tax.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the pro portion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total road mileage in the State, as such mileage in formation is furnished by the Department of Trans portation.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

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8. Assistant to Municipalities Budget:
Grants to Municipalities ------_--_.._.__..._ Total Funds Budgeted __.____.___,,_____._______._ State Funds Budgeted --._--,,--.-,,__-..________

9,317,000 9,317,000 9,317,000

For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended.

Provided, further, that a 'member of the governing authority of the municipality, designated by such au thority shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in ac cordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.

Provided, further, that the above sums shall be dis tributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.

9. Inter Modal Transfer Facilities Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses ,,__----__.-__-_-_,,_.__--,,--$ Travel _______...______..-_____.--.___.--____-_____-__.___--_._--.$ Publications and Printing _.____________.,,___________,,_,,__.$ Equipment Purchases .--------....----..--.--.----------$ Personal Services .......................$ Capital Outlay ____.________.,,_____-_..__-.____.-_.___-.,,__.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._.,, __..___.^..___ ,,._.__._- _._.-.,,$ State Funds Budgeted ....._.-....-__-......_..........-_.....-$

19 582,449
20,000 15,700 5,200 262,138 150,000 1,035,487 1,035,487

10. Air Transportation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses -___,,-.--_,,--____.--__--,,-$ Travel __.___-__-----------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_.......--...._..? Publications and Printing ....--..--......--.--.----...--I Equipment Purchases ._.-- .------_--__--.,,_.....----...--$ Per Diem and Fees ,,........-._........,,...-_-,,.-........._-$ Personal Services .------.... ...,,................$ Total Funds Budgeted ___._-_-------$ State Funds Budgeted -_._.-,,..---------$

18 305,500
7,000 38,000
500 8,500 1,000 292,080 652,580 427,580

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11. Harbor Maintenance Budget:
Harbor Maintenance Payments ___.__----._.--,,__--_$ Total Funds Budgeted -_._..-__.....,._....-,,....,,....._.-...$ State Funds Budgeted ___.,,___________,,_____.__.-__,,______.$

250,000 250,000 250,000

12. Bikeways Budget:
Capital Outlay ___....___.....,,_.......___.,,.,,.__...__....,,..,,....$ Total Funds Budgeted .-...-.....-...........-...--....--.I State Funds Budgeted --.._.--......._...._-....._....._-..,,-$

90,000 90,000 90,000

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation services, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Transporta tion service income as is required to maintain and up grade the quality of its equipment.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12% % of an individual airport project when matching both FAA and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund par ticipation. Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds at 100% of the total cost of an individual airport project for airports owned or leased by the State of Georgia.

Provided, that the entire amount of the above allo cation for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.
Section 44. Department of Veterans Service ......_..$

6,343,086

Department of Veterans Service Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses .,,.._,,.,,,_-_.._,,_-._.._,,_,,._.--..._,,_-_.$ Travel ...._...._.....__...._._...__....__...._....,,_....._-...._._._...._$ Publications and Printing ...__...._-......_....._......-_.,,.._.$ Equipment Purchases -_--,,.---_--.,,--.-_-.----.----_.$ Per Diem and Fees ___,,-,,-,,--_--,,---$ Personal Services -...__...,,-...._.-._...-,,.....,,..-..-...,,.....$ Grants to Confederate Widows ..._,,...-_._.._....,,...__$ Payments to Human Resources _______.,,_--..----,,...$ Payments to Medical College of Georgia ,,...,,_...$

151,800 65,800 22,000 37,500 10,100
1,964,786 21,152
4,352,045 1,737,454

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1. Veterans Assistance Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses --.--------------$ Travel ..................................... ^ Publications and Printing .......................... _^ Equipment Purchases --------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ............................$ Personal Services ------------------------------$ Grants to Confederate Widows --___------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................... ....^ State Funds Budgeted ----------------------------$

180 151,800 65,800 22,000 37,500 10,100 1,964,786 21,152
2,273,138 2,024,157

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility-- Milledgeville Budget:
Payments to Human Resources ----------------_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ------------ _----------.$ State Funds Budgeted ........................ ......^

4,352,045 4,352,045 2,965,775

3. Veterans Nursing Home--Augusta Budget:
Payments to Medical College of Georgia --------$ Total Funds Budgeted --------------------------$ State Funds Budgeted ------------------,,.------ .$

1,737,454 1,737,454 1,353,154

Section 45. State Board of Workmen's Compensation ....................................................$ 1,804,616

State Board of Workmen's Compensation Object Classes:
Regular Operating Expenses ----------------.--$ Travel .----.----.-----------$ Publications and Printing ------------_--------.$ Equipment Purchases ----------.------------$ Per Diem and Fees ------------------------.$ Computer Charges -------------------------------$ Personal Services ................................................I

157,746 26,500 13,000 15,000 9,000 110,000 1,473,370

1. Workmen's Compensation Budget:
(Number of Positions) Regular Operating Expenses _____,,--_--__.._----..----.$ Travel ....._..._.........-___,,.......-___.-........___..-...--___.-.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ----......--.--.._.--___,,_......._,,--$ Per Diem and Fees ........... ,......^ .......-$ Computer Charges .............................$ Personal Services ..................$ Total Funds Budgeted'---------.-.------! State Funds Budgeted ------,----------------$

103 157,746 26,500 13,000 15,000
9,000 110,000 1,473,370 1,804,616 1,804,616

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Section 46. Cost of Living Adjustment _.._.__.........._.$ 62,665,000

In addition to all other appropriations for the Fis cal Year ending June 30, 1976, there is hereby appro priated to the agencies listed below to the appropriate object classes, funds to annualize cost-of-living salary increases effective in the Amended Fiscal Year 1975, and funds for additional costs-of-living salary increases to be effective September 1, 1975, for Regents' academic personnel, and effective on the first day of the first school month for local school system personnel:

Department of Administrative Services

State Funds Budgeted _____..____..__,,._._._.______.._______.$

Department of Agriculture

State Funds Budgeted ..........................$

Department of Banking and Finance

State Funds Budgeted ....................-.....$

Department of Community Development

State Funds Budgeted .......................$

Office of Comptroller General

State Funds Budgeted ...................

^

Department of Defense

State Funds Budgeted -,,.,,..-.____,,.___.______________._.$

State Board of Education (Departmental

Personnel)

State Funds Budgeted ................................?,

Employees' Retirement System

State Funds Budgeted .-.,,........__._-____.________.__.___.___.$

Forestry Commission

State Funds Budgeted ___.___._._____.,,_...-...._._-_..__.....$

Forest Research Council

State Funds Budgeted .................................... ^

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

State Funds Budgeted _______.._._.....__...____-__.____-__.....$

Georgia State Financing and Investment

Commission

State Funds Budgeted .............................-.........$

Office of the Governor

State Funds Budgeted

.-------$

Department of Human Resources

State Funds Budgeted

------------$

Department of Labor State Funds Budgeted

----------$

Department of Law State Funds Budgeted _:...___------$

Merit System of Personnel Administration State Funds Budgeted ............................$

Department of Natural Resources State Funds Budgeted ..............................^

Department of Offender Rehabilitation State Funds Budgeted ........................... ^

Department of Public Safety State Funds Budgeted ............^

773,000 365,000 45,000
80,000 110,000 51,000
566,000 --0-- 463,000
5,000 202,000
--0-- 105,000 10,100,000 45,000 83,000 --0-- 719,000 916,000 637,000

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Public Service Commission State Funds Budgeted --__----.------._____----_____--.$
Department of Revenue State Funds Budgeted ----------__--____.----------$
State Scholarship Commission State Funds Budgeted ----__--------------.________--$
Secretary of State State Funds Budgeted --------_----.._------_------$
Soil and Water Conservation Committee State Funds Budgeted ----------------------__._._..$
Teachers' Retirement System State Funds Budgeted ------..........................--I
Department of Transportation State Funds Budgeted --------._.___.____--_.___.________$
Department of Veterans Service State Funds Budgeted ----.___._______----______----____.$
State Board of Workmen's Compensation State Funds Budgeted .__----------------__----__--.$
State Board of Education (Teachers; other instructional and supportive personnel including bus drivers) State Funds Budgeted ~_~__-_-_-____-__..____.--_.___.$
Regents, University System of Georgia State Funds Budgeted ............------_----------.$

68,000 515,000 25,000 147,000
7,000 --0--
24,000 280,000 50,000
32,434,000 13,850,000

Section 47. -Travel Reimbursement Adjustment ..... $ 750,000

In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, there is hereby appropriated to the agencies listed below funds for the purpose of increasing State Travel reimbursement from the current 10 cent per mile to 12 cent per mile effective July 1, 1975:

Department of Administrative Services.----------? Department of Agriculture ----_______--_----------$ Department of Banking and Finance _--_------_____.$ Department of Community Development .----..--.$ Office of Comptroller General ------__.______..----......$ Department of Defense ___________.------._------__________$ Department of Education ----_--_------_--...--------$ Forestry Commission __..__-..----------.______--------.$ Forest Research Council ...--_._______..--.......----.__.__.$ Georgia Bureau of Investigation -_._-__----_--------.$ Office of the Governor ,,_------._...----________--__..----$ Department of Human Resources ..--__--___------$ Department of Labor _------___----------_----......$ Department of Law ___....------.--__-__.--------____.__..$ Department of Natural Resources ----___.._--....--$ Department of Offender Rehabilitation ._....------.$ Department of Public Safety ___.__.........----_....----.$ Public Service Commission --._._..__....--....._____------$ Regents, University System of Georgia --_____----.$ Department of Revenue ------------------------_.$

1,800 97,200 16,875 2,025 22,725
450 33,375 4,950
375 1,425
825 158,625
7,800 1,200 13,575 45,750 17,175 6,300 235,650 48,450

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Secretary of State -------.---..___.__._.___-_.______--._____.___,,.$ State Scholarship Commission .____--___.._____,,___,,__,,,,$ Soil and Water Conservation Committee ...,,_,,..,,$ Department of Veterans Service .--.------..............$ State Board of Workmen's Compensation ............$
Section 48. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies col lected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No wholesale dis tributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a refund cover ing shrinkage in the process of retailing motor fuel fuel as authorized by Act of the Georgia General As sembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing motor fuel.
Section 49. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitu tion of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is here by appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appro priated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all pay ments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein pro vided under any other provision of this Act are insuffi cient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency or institutions involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.
The General Assembly declares that the sums here by appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds.
Section 50. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gov ernor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1975

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1,650 7,575
375

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session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; pro vided, however, the Director of the Budget authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the condi tions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from what ever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expenditures by object class of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amendments prop erly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report contains no recommendation Jby the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government,
is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he
deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating
budget containing any such allocation until such shall be
submitted and approved in the same manner and under
the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 51. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the State.

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F. Y. 1976 _.----_._.

$1,955,576,269.00

Section 52. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 53. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Govern ment, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus and Federal Revenue Shar
ing Funds.

PART I.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ____,,_________..___.._______.$

8,312,000

1. Operations ...............^ Total Funds Budgeted ....--.-..$ State Funds Budgeted .,,...$

7,750,000 7,750,000 7,750,000

2. For election blanks and other election expenses ....................................................$
Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^
State Funds Budgeted .-......__.._._...._._.___.._.._.-.._......$

450,000 450,000 450,000

3. Georgia Official and Statistical Register _.....___.$

Total Funds Budgeted _._.-....._..............-....__.__._._____.$

State Funds Budgeted

._,,...... ..,,...$

112,000 112,000 112,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Operations

..............

..^

Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses __________________,,..,,____....................$

Georgia Official and Statistical Register _,,______,,_$

7,750,000
450,000 112,000

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For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, air travel expense and benefits for members of the General Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and committees of the General Assembly, and each branch thereof; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; National Conference of Legislative Lead ers, Conference of Insurance Legislators, and Marine Fisheries Compact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the Legisla tive Branch; for the necessary cost of renovating and repairing the housing and other facilities for the Legis lative Branch; for cost of compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General As sembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; and for cost of Legislative Ser vices Committee, Office of Legislative Counsel, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as authorized by law.

The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules .and regulations relative to the ex penditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The
Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items
and programs which are paid for from funds appro
priated to the Legislative Branch of Government with
a view towards determining which are legitimate legis
lative expenses and which should be paid for from other
appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits _................._..._.$

2,335,000

1. Operations .__..........,,.....__.-__.._._._-_-__.-_-.,,,,........___.-....$ Total Funds Budgeted _....,,,,-,,.$ State Funds Budgeted _.........--_..-....-.______.__-_-._.._...$

1,995,000 1,995,000 1,995,000

2. Tax Ratio Study ........................................................I Total Funds Budgeted ....................................I State Funds Budgeted _._.__...._.................,,.__.__..___.___.$

340,000 340,000 340,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Operations .___.___._,,.....,,......,,.,,,,,,_...,,._._....__...__.___.__.._.$ Tax Ratio Study ................____._.....____..._.__..___._._..__._.$

1,995,000 340,000

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PART II.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court

.....,,._$ 1,109,000

For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allocated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Session, pp. 478-479.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts ____.__..__.__._____.__.._........_$

7,095,603

For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges au thorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.

For payment of salaries, contingent expense allow ances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.

For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Re view Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District Attorney Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $55,000 per annum

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for each judgeship created by law during the 1975 ses sion of the General Assembly.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals ...........................I

1,301,439

For the cost of operating the State Court of Ap peals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeri tus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court. Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court ._..$

121,620

For the cost of operating the Administrative Of fices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ,,,,.,,,,_____,,_.$

64,500

For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission. Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Committee -- $

5,000

For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ....%

7,425

For the cost of operating the Board of Court Re porting.

PART III.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative Services.

Budget Unit: Department of Administrative

Services .

.%

13,538^008.62

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1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:
Direct Payments to Authority for Operations^? Capital Outlay ............................. ..^ State of Georgia
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ___.._......$ Authority Lease Rentals ......__._......-....._._._.........__..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._...__._........_.__--__._......_._.--..$ State Funds Budgeted .._......--.__._................__.._...._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

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1,854,696 290,000
240,000 3,112,753 5,497,449 5,497,449
0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $200,000 is designated and committed to design and install an automated electrical power man agement system in State office buildings in the Capitol Hill area.

2. Departmental Administrative Budget:

Personal Services ..................... $

Regular Operating Expenses ___._.------------,,-----__$

Travel -.._.-._. ..,,-..,, .-----$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __........_.__.__$

Publications and Printing ................. ..^

Equipment Purchases ...--..--.......___._--......--__-...... $

Per Diem and Fees .................................... .^

Computer Charges .................. ..^

Other Contractual Expense ................................... ^

Total Funds Budgeted

...._..-..$

State Funds Budgeted ..__........_.._..........._...._.._.....-_.$

Total Positions Budgeted

531,000 45,703
9,000 --0--
5,500 2,000 --0-- 8,000 --0-- 601,203 601,203
35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services ....................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses ..__...._,,........._..__-_..._...$

Travel .................................. ..__.. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._.__.._..._.._. $

Publications and Printing ....

__ $

Equipment*Purchases .............................................^

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$

Computer Charges ....... ....... ......_$

Other Contractual Expense ....................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$

State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

319,000 28,661 4,000
--0-- 12,000 1,500
--0-- 1,757,181
2,600 2,124,942 2,124,942
21

4. Self-Insurance Administration Budget:

Personal Services ._...______.___._....___,,_____.__..___.______________$

Regular Operating Expenses ....__._........__....,,..........$

Travel _,,.....,,...._.___._.......,,.___.........,,......_.__._........_..___..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -__.__..._.----___$

Publications and Printing

......... ^ .... .^

Equipment Purchases ..-----....-_-------.._........----._.$

224,175 12,797 26,000
--0-- 3,000 1,000

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Per Diem and Fees __--___---__-----___-_-_--___-------_--.$

Computer Charges ___.-__..___.,,..._,,._._,,......-.-.,,....____,,..$

Other Contractual Expense .........--..--..--.--...----.$

Workmen's Compensation ............_..........................$

Total Funds Budgeted

... .,,.---,,$

State Funds Budgeted ..,,__...__._.____._.__.___.._-..-.-_-_.$

Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 1,000
--0-- 890,000 1,157,972 1,125,572
17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services _......-------$

Regular Operating Expenses _,,____._._.___,,.__________,,_..$

Travel

__.__._---------.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --...,,--..--.-- $

Publications and Printing ..._........--.--.----$

Equipment Purchases ._...-.._---------$

Per Diem and Fees __-________._.--_,,__------------------.$

Computer Charges ........................................I...-- ?

Other Contractual Expense .._.__.__.___--.--................$

Total Funds Budgeted ............._.....--.-.,,---,,-.$

State Funds Budgeted

.. . . - $

Total Positions Budgeted

689,630 86,798 12,000 --0-- 24,900
4,225 --0--
17,000 8,500
843,053 843,053
53

6. General Services Administration Budget:
Personal Services .,,.,,.,,__.,,.__,,...-----$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.___--__--__-__.._------.$ Travel ................................_._.._...__-------,,-,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_----_----_.$ Publications and Printing __.._.,,.____._._-._....-____._..___.$ Equipment Purchases ______.._______,,------------------.$ Per Diem and Fees .---....-....--...--------------------$ Computer Charges _...__..._...-..-._.___---------------.--$ Other Contractual Expense ,,..__...-----._--_---------$ Total Funds Budgeted ................_........-............-$ State Funds Budgeted ....._..._._.___.,,...._......-.-.._.-...-..$ Total Positions Budgeted

164,000 8,685 3,000
--0-- . 1,220
1,100 --0-- --0-- --0-- 178,005
89,827 13

7. Property Management Administration Budget:
Personal Services .........,,................--...--___-_.----____.$ Regular Operating Expenses _______---__--,,_--_--..$ Travel .__..__._______..__..__.._....,,..........,,............................. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--____--_--_.._.$ Publications and Printing ___._...__..-_,,.._...,,_--__...__._.$ Equipment Purchases .._.._.._____.._.,,.___..-........_,,--.....$ Per Diem and Fees .....--.-...-.-.......------------------I Computer Charges -.-.-...-._...__.-._-,,.-_-______-.-_.____$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................I Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted .......................-....--............$ Total Positions Budgeted

113,400 25,257
1,500 --0--
1,300 2,000 --0-- 12,000 1,750 157,207 157,207
9

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8. Data Processing Services Budget:
Personal Services ......_.._......__...__.____.._____.___-__-._--__--. $ Regular Operating Expenses ......-.._____..-----------.$ Travel ........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..-.,,--------.$ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases _...___._._..._._._..____._.__.__.___-___-__$ Per Diem and Fees .-..-.-..-...-..-.,,.-...--.--.-----------.$ Computer Charges -----------._--_----...-.,,--_--------$ Rents and Maintenance Expense ____......--...............$ Other Contractual Expense ..................-_----.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._.._,,_.---$ State Funds Budgeted ......._._.......__..__.__------$ Total Positions Budgeted

8,033,586 3,720,155
25,000 --0--
38,500 42,000 --0-- --0-- 7,794,381 375,000 20,028,622 --0--
624

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services ..._.....-.....................................-.... $

Regular Operating Expenses __._.__.______..._...._...........$

Travel .___._.____._......................_..................................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._....--.--.-- $

Publications and Printing ,,_-,,-.,,--__---------------$

Equipment Purchases --...-.--.--.-..-.--.--....--------_--.$

Per Diem and Fees _____________________________________ $

Computer Charges ..................................----............$

Other Contractual Expense ....-.--.-..---..------------$

Total Funds Budgeted .______._._..__.........____........_..__.$

State Funds Budgeted . _

$

Total Positions Budgeted

109,284 176,733 --0-- 155,000 --0--
1,000 --0--
1,800 --0-- 443,817 --0--
13

10. Communication Services Budget:
Personal Services ....................................-.-..-...--.I Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ....._...______________________._________________.._.__......_-...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..----,,-.,,--_.$ Publications and Printing ___._.____.______,,_._,,__._______,,__.$ Equipment Purchases .............................--._-._._.__.._.$ Per Diem and Fees .-.-.-,,.--...,,-,,--........------------$ Computer dharges ......._._._.._..__..__..._.........................$ Other Contractual Expense ____._._._.._...._..._.............$ Telephone Billings ................_._.._..___.___..__..__..__..--_._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............__..........._..___..._____.._....$ State Funds Budgeted _...........................-...-...-...$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,125,000 222,210 9,000 --0-- 10,000 35,000 --0-- 40,000 7,000
13,958,100 15,406,310 2,791,500
97

11. Printing Services Budget:
Personal Services .._._...._.............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .-.......-...-..-----------.$ Travel ....._.___.__...............................__.._..................._.... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ........_..._.._..___._____.......__.._.$ Equipment Purchases ........---....--.....--.------------$ Per Diem and Fees ._...-._.--._.-.--....._.___...------------$

849,570 861,849
7,000 --0--
1,000 94,000 --0--

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Computer Charges _--.---..--...---.-.--....-$ Other Contractual Expense ,,_,,,,.._,,____.__.__,,--.._.,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................$ State Funds Budgeted ___.___-..._____-............-.._.__.._--.? Total Positions Budgeted

5,000 --0-- 1,818,419 --0--
75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services

.............................^

Regular Operating Expenses ......_._..____._._.__._._-.-.$

Travel _____________.___.._,,____________.___-________-_-..___-----_$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__._--_,,-,,----$

Publications and Printing _._...........____._,,___._,,.......$

Equipment Purchases .............................. .-.^

Per Diem and Fees .---......---------------------------$

Computer Charges .._.,,,,.__._._-...-__.,,....-_-_-_-...--.....$

Other Contractual Expense __________..___-__-----------.$

Total Funds Budgeted .._.,,.--.-$

State Funds Budgeted ___._.-........_.,,.....-____.___--.._..-$

Total Positions Budgeted

80,318 398,125
1,000 --0--
5,000 4,000 --0-- 2,500 1,275 492,218 -- 0--
9

13. State Properties Commission Budget:

Personal Services ...... .....^

Regular Operating Expenses -__.,,--_.--,,.....-........--.$

Travel

............................................ ^.. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.______,,._.,,..$

Publications and Printing _.__..____.__._._._...................$

Equipment Purchases ........... ......................_--_....$

Per Diem and Fees ...............$

Computer Charges .........................$

Other Contractual Expense .-_._.-__-..............._.._._.__-$

Total Funds Budgeted ........................ ^

State Funds Budgeted ........_._...__.....__._._...................$

Total Positions Budgeted

130,000 50,000 20,500 10,000 8,000 17,000 22,000
--0-- 1,970.62
259,470.62 259,470.62
7

14. Volunteer Services Budget:
Personal Services ...........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._.___.._..___.____.,,-.__._..$ Travel __...,,,,_..._....____..___.-__....,,..__-..-......................._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.....,,,,,,----$ Publications and Printing ......._...........,,_______-..__....$ Equipment Purchases .__.__._._..___._.______,,_______--_....... $ Per Diem and Fees .............................^ Computer Charges .................. .................. .^ Other Contractual Expense .._______.____.________.___.___._____.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............$ State Funds Budgeted ___.___..............-.......,,....-_.._._-$ Total Positions Budgeted

33,834 5,201 1,850 --0-- 4,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- 2,400 47,785 47,785
2

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..................-..............._...--..._.__.___...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..__..._.._.____._-.--...........$

12,402,797 5,642,174

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

2521

Travel ___..._.__.._._._.__,,.____________.__.___.___._.._.__._-.__.._..___... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,...........,,.._.$

Publications and Printing _.___.__..........____._..___._.........$

Equipment Purchases ...__.._,,--...._.......$

Per Diem and Fees ....-.,,.-- ..$

Computer Charges

................... ..^

Other Contractual Expense ....._..___.._.-_.__..........._..$

Rents and Maintenance Expense __.__--__--.._,,_________.$

Workmen's Compensation ._._._..........._.. $

Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ... $

Capital Outlay ..._...........$

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ___.___.__..$

Authority Lease Rentals .....---..............$

Telephone Billings ................$

119,850 165,000 114,920 204,825 22,000 1,844,481 400,495.62 7,794,381 890,000 1,854,696 290,000
240,000 3,112,753 13,958,100

Section 11. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture _..______.___.....$ 15,904,448

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services .._...-..-..--.--,,,,-.$

Regular Operating Expenses ...------.._$

Travel _______-.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... $

Publications and Printing ..........

^

Equipment Purchases ...........................%

Per Diem and Fees ..................... .^

Computer Charges ....................................--........--..^

Other Contractual Expense .........--------....,,------$

Fire Ant Eradication ................................................$

Total Funds Budgeted ___....._____________...__...-__.._._.......$

State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$

Total Positions Budgeted

2,029,037 152,050 89,500 32,000 24,400 54,700 1,400 -- 0-- --0--
1,500,000 3,883,087 3,792,087
193

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services _.,,____________. ................^

Regular Operating Expenses .......--------...........--.$

Travel ..^.

..-,,.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_.___._--._..$

Publications and Printing ......................^

Equipment Purchases .........................$

Per Diem and Fees

......................... --.^

Computer Charges _.....-.-.-....-..----------.----.------..$

Other Contractual Expense ........-.........----...........--I

Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract ......._____$

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract .-_..........._.$

Poultry Improvement Contract ................ .^

Veterinary Fees ................

...\

Poultry Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology ........................................I

Contract with University of Georgia to

Study Asiatic New Castle Disease __..................$

620,443 99,041 35,000
7,000 9,575 8,788 -- 0-- --0-- --0-- 220,000 330,000 515,000 525,000
250,000
250,000

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Indemnities .............. .,,._........_---_--,,___......,,....,,..,,.$

Total Funds Budgeted ................................^

State Funds Budgeted ______.,,_,,.________,,__,,,,$

Total Positions Budgeted

'

100,000 2,969,847 2,969,847
51

3. Marketing Budget:
Personal Services .... ........................^. ...... ^, Regular Operating Expenses .............................. ..^ Travel ................................................................4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -__._____.__________$ Publications and Printing ..,,...............,,...._,,....,,..._..$ Equipment Purchases ............................$ Per Diem and Fees ........................$ Computer Charges ..........................................$ Other Contractual Expense ..... ,,,,...._.,,._...... $ Advertising Contract ................... .^ Authority Lease Rentals .._._-----.----_.- $ Total Funds Budgeted .........................^ State Funds Budgeted ______,,...___.____..__.._.__..________________$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,098,591
188,995
33,200 10,000 12,000 27,500
2,700 --0--
31,100 35,000 945,000 2,384,086 2,245,156
99

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget:

Personal Services ............................. ............^

Regular Operating Expenses ...................^ .......$

Travel

.....______.__,,_._..__.__.____._$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--.._.._...._._...$

Publications and Printing .._....----------...._...$

Equipment Purchases .......................................$

Per Diem and Fees _.-.-..._.._-.._.-.._--....... .._......_..$

Computer Charges ..................................$

Other Contractual Expense ____..--_..------....._,,___.$

Total Funds Budgeted .................................4

State Funds Budgeted .__._____,,__.._______._..___..________._..__..$

Total Positions Budgeted

5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ..................... ...........$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._.._._.--...--_......._......$ Travel ......._.-.-..__.-___...................__._......,,.......,,,,._.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,..,,........__..$ Publications and Printing .............................^ Equipment Purchases _-____._--____----__,,._.-_______,,_______.$ Per Diem and Fees .._._....___..................,,.___.........._.._ $ Computer Charges _...-_._..__._...._...............__._............$ Other Contractual Expense ____,,--........--._,,___.._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ...^ State Funds Budgeted ....................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services .............................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ...........

^

1,277,233 57,600 160,000 40,000 2,750 5,475
--0-- --0-- --0-- 1,543,058 1,543,058
124
771,032 70,280 16,200
--0-- 19,100 7,100 1,000
145,156 --0-- 1,029,868 1,012,868
55
108,163 232,950

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Travel _._.__.____________.___________.____.__,,_____.- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .,,__._____,,.-_-.__.___._..____..__-$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...--..........--............................--..^ Computer Charges --.....--.-_,,__,,____..,,___..,,_,,--,,--.-$ Other Contractual Expense ..................................^ Total Funds Budgeted _____.__________,,___________.___.___.____.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ..................... .^, Total Positions Budgeted

2523
1,500 --0-- 290,000
3,800 --0-- --0-- --0-- 636,413 636,413
11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget:

Personal Services ............................. ......^

Regular Operating Expenses ......___.__._....___......----.$

Travel

.............................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_._--------.$

Publications and Printing . _,, .

.$

Equipment Purchases .............................. ^

Per Diem and Fees _-._--.....................................--...$

Computer Charges ,,,,____________________________,,______--------$

Other Contractual Expense --..-..-....-......,,..--------. $

Total Funds Budgeted ...-,,--$

State Funds Budgeted ..................................^

Total Positions Budgeted

635,256 91,625 60,200 20,500
6,000 19,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 832,581 832,581
61

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services ................................................ .^

Regular Operating Expenses ...--.--.--..------------$

Travel

.,,,,,,.__._......_,,.......$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....--------_--$

Publications and Printing

........ $

Equipment Purchases _.-....-........-.--..--...._---------$

Per Diem and Fees ,,..._,,.__-.__.___.___._____-_-,,.___.__.......-$

Computer Charges ..,,,,.._--................--..----.--..,,.--..$

Other Contractual Expense ...-.._.-,,-.----....--------.$

Total Funds Budgeted ...__.___.._...._.-....__._...._.-__....._._..$

State Funds^Budgeted ._-....................__.-..-.-._-...._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

522,694 41,225 25,500
--0-- 3,200 2,500 1,000
--0-- --0-- 596,119 596,119
38

9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget:
Personal Services .--..--................................--------.I Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ......... .^, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,___--_------$ Publications and Printing ....,,..................................$ Equipment Purchases .-...-------_..----.------.---------$ Per Diem and Fees ___._-_.___-_....--.............__._.------.--.$ Computer Charges ....................................................% Other Contractual Expense ............--........------....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,__._____._.__...___.,,__.__.--____-$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,287,214 58,725
115,000 49,000
4,500 2,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,516,439 1,338,439
107

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10. Meat Inspection Budget:
Personal Services ,,_______--_--_._------__ Regular Operating Expenses ._--_,,--. Travel .............................. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ....._,,___._,,_. Equipment Purchases __.--._.,,..,,....--... Per Diem and Fees .,,.._......___,,_-,,.__,,.. Computer Charges .........._._-.........--...,,. Other Contractual Expense ....... Total Funds Budgeted ____.,,__.___------State Funds Budgeted ..-..--.,,-------- Total Positions Budgeted

1,724,940 40,600 135,800 --0--
4,000 540
60,000 --0--
32,000 1,997,880
837,880 144

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget:

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations .__.__........__.__.___.......-.._____-_..............$

Total Funds Budgeted

.......... .^

State Funds Budgeted _....__...____.........-...___.___._.......$

100,000 100,000 100,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .-..........__..___............_...____,,.,,..........$

Regular Operating Expenses ........__-_-......._-___-.$

Travel

...............-...^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_-___._--.___--$

Publications and Printing ......................................I

Equipment Purchases ..............................................$

Per Diem and Fees ,,.......,,.___.._............_..._.____._........$

Computer Charges ............................$

Other Contractual Expense ............... ...^

Fire Ant Eradication _,,_,,.,,....,,.,,_.,,_.._.$

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract ................................. ......^

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract ..........$

Poultry Improvement Contract __..,,...---__.__.._...... $

Veterinary Fees .....,,...._._-.__-......._-__..-.._-__-.............$

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology ......._______________,,$

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease ...................$

Indemnities ......................... .................^

Advertising Contract ___..____________._-__-_---______-_______.$

Authority Lease Rentals .._.__.__-___-...-........_-..-..-_..$

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations _...__.________.._______.___._._..-__________.______.$

10,074,603 1,033,091 671,900 158,500 375,525 131,403 66,100 145,156 63,100 1,500,000
220,000
330,000 515,000 525,000
250,000
250,000 100,000
35,000 945,000
100,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $50,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

2525

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Equipment Purchases, $25,000 is designated and com mitted for the food processing plant at the Glennville Farmers' Market.

Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance.
Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance ...............................$

1,791,545

1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services .......................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel .......... ..^^^^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-- ...__._-...,, $ Publications and Printing .................... ..^, Equipment Purchases --..........--__....-------...----- $ Per Diem and Fees _.___,,......___--.........___,,......___,,........$ Computer Charges .................... 4 Other Contractual Expense ___...'__...-.,,,,......___._-....$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,..-_,,..._,,_,,$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted
2. Examination Budget:
Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel __.._.__.____._____. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,....,,___.--..,,$ Publications and Printing ___.___.._._____._.-..____._.$ Equipment Purchases _,,____,,___,,.--___,, ._.____,,$ Per Diem and Fees ............................... ..^, Computer Charges ----_--_--,,_----_,,--,,---,,.--....--. $ Other Contractual Expense ....,,__.........._._.,,.......__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................,..............^ State Funds Budgeted .__......_...__......,,....__.........-_..$ Total Positions Budgeted

324,318 56,589 5,000 --0-- 12,000 3,843 1,000 9,919 --0--
412,669 412,669
20
1,108,481 12,305
248,685 --0-- --0--
9,405 --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,378,876 1,378,876
67

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ............................. $ Regular Operating Expenses .--..-__......---_-.._--.,,...$ Travel ...................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --...____...----,$ Publications and Printing ,,...,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,.__....$ Equipment Purchases .............--..............................^ Per Diem and Fees .,,.._-.__-....-,,__..-......._____...........$ Computer Charges ..........................................$ Other Contractual Expense ........................^

1,432,799 68,894
253,685 --0-- 12,000 13,248
1,000 , 9,919 --0--

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Section 13. Department of Community Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Development .................................$ 15,631,499

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services .__.._..........--______._.____.______....._.......__$

Regular Operating Expenses _________,,________.____________.$

Travel ......^.................

4

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing ________________,,_____,,__.____,,__,,__$

Equipment Purchases ...........................................^

Per Diem and Fees _...._..._____________._____._...__..._...__......$

Computer Charges ,,--............__..._.___..__.,,_..,,.----......$

Other Contractual Expense ...............................$

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................$

State Funds Budgeted ..,,.._....:........_,,.._.._...___._.__.__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

260,000 22,599 35,000 --0-- 2,000 --0-- 4,500 --0-- --0-- 324,099 324,099
15

2. Research Budget:
Personal Services ....----....-........--..............-.............I Regular Operating Expenses ----__,,,,,,___----_,,--_$ Travel ...........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....-.--..........$ Publications and Printing -_.,,___,,,,_._______,,_._._________,,__$ Equipment Purchases ........................................$ Per Diem and Fees ................................. ^ Computer Charges ............................................^ Other Contractual Expense --.------,,._.__,,--.--.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ........___,,....,,.................__.___.$ State Funds Budgeted .............................^ Total Positions Budgeted

227,130 53,793. 5,000 --0-- 2,000 1,240
1,800 19,465 --0-- 310,428 292,428
17

3. Tourism Budget:
Personal Services ,,___--__--------_-__.____,,____--___._____ $ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ........................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--_--_..__.$ Publications and Printing ......................$ Equipment Purchases ._..___.___..__............_.__.._,,......... $ Per Diem and Fees ___-................__.._...,,.._....___.____..$ Computer Charges .....................................^ Other Contractual Expense ..............................$ Capital Outlay .............__..............____,,_....,,........-._.$ Local Welcome Center Contracts ......................^ Total Funds Budgeted .................................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ...,,.,,..........._-..__..._._...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

649,000
347,069 30,000 --0-- 300 3,100 52,000
4,000 --0-- 235,000 85,000 1,405,469 1,405,469
70

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $236,000 is designated and committed to construct a Welcome Center on 1-20 West.

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

4. Community Affairs Budget:

Personal Services ........_l.._-___.-...................__.__.._-_.$

Regular Operating Expenses ............................^

Travel ...................... .........^^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,___---------$

Publications and Printing ,,,,___...___,,,,......,,.....,,_____.$

Equipment Purchases ___....._._,,..,,.._.,,_..,,..___,,._..--...$

Per Diem and Fees .........................$

Computer Charges

...............................$

Other Contractual Expense _.,,_..._......__.._..--.........$

Total Funds Budgeted ...................... .^ 4

State Funds Budgeted ..............................$

Total Positions Budgeted

2527
307,466 32,942 12,000 --0-- 6,448 225 2,520 --0-- --0--
361,601 120,534
18

5. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ..................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,.______,,__,,____--__._----.$ Travel ........ ...........^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._._.._.-....--...$ Publications and Printing .______,,_,,'_,,_________.________..__..$ Equipment Purchases ____._.--......,,__...........--____,,_--_$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... ^ Computer Charges ................................$ Other Contractual Expense --...-..-.--.,,.--_----.----.$ Promotional Parade Floats _....,,,,,,,,_....,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

6. International Budget:

Personal Services ................................... 4

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................%

Travel __.........,,.__..,,......,,._.__-.-.-..-..____-..----$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,__._.......,,..,,$

Publications and Printing _-_,,__.___.__________----___,,--_--$

Equipment Purchases ....,,..___.,,..........__.__.,,.._...--..-$

Per Diem and Fees .........................................I

Computer Charges .......................

..^

Other Contractual Expense ................................--.$

Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ^

State Funds Budgeted _____............__.__......_............_:$

Total Positions Budgeted

7. Advertising Budget:
Advertising .................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................$ State Funds Budgeted .........--.................---.--.I Total Positions Budgeted

484,436 306,196
18,000 --0-- 30,450
1,300 12,000 2,000 --0-- 28,000 882,382 825,431
32
85,711 66,656 36,853 --0--
1,050 400
152,390 4,000
--0-- 347,060 347,060
5
813,000 813,000 .813,000
0

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8. Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions Budget:

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ..-.........-.,,....._.,,...._.._.$

Total Funds Budgeted

,,,,._-$

State Funds Budgeted ........................_._......_...__._._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,170,000 1,170,000 1,170,000
0

9. Area Development Budget:

HUD--701 Planning Grants _,,_______.___________.__,,______$

Total Funds Budgeted ___.__________.___.___.___________.____.__.$

State Funds Budgeted ,

$

Total Positions Budgeted

1,365,000 1,365,000
--0-- 0

10. Ports Authority Budget:
Authority Lease Rentals ,,.._________-_._.___-___.___...____..$ State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..____...._.....,,._...-....$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_._......--.----._..........._...$ State Funds Budgeted ,,...,,-.-$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,790,000
4,500,000 7,290,000 7,290,000
0

11. World Congress Center
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _...__________--_--__.--.-_----______-_.$ Total Funds Budgeted _______________._________________________.__$ State Funds Budgeted __.____.__.___-._-_,,.______._._-......$

3,043,478 3,043,478 3,043,478

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .........................,,.._...-..-._...___._____.$ Regular Operating Expenses '__...__.___.--.-._--___-..,,_.$ Travel __.-..__,,....-..._-..-...-.-_____-_._.-..._--___,,.____...-_.__-__-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..,,......._.....$ Publications and Printing ...................................._.$ Equipment Purchases .,,,,_--___.,,-----_.,,_..,,_,,,,-,,._.,,$ Per Diem and Fees ___________.______,,________.______.______._._____$ Computer Charges .,,_..,__,,,,.,,$ Other Contractual Expense ._.,,--,,,,_-----_.,,,,..---..$ Capital Outlay ..........-..........................-......-...-...-$ Local Welcome Center Contracts ___.___.____._.,,__.___._.$ Advertising __.._._.__..___.___,,__..__..._._._.._-_........_._-_-.-..$ Promotional Parade Floats ....,,_.............................$
Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions ..................................$
HUD-701 Planning Grants __._.__.________,,________._____-.$ Authority Lease Rentals .,,.._,,,,..,,..._.___.._..___.____.__.$
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ___.___.______._______.__________...______.._.$

2,013,743 829,255 136,853 --0-- 42,248 6,265 225,210 29,465 --0-- 235,000 85,000 813,000 28,000
1,170,000 1,365,000 2,790,000
7,543,478

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B. Budget Unit: State Crime Commission ...._...__.___.__..$ 1,017,110

1. Planning and Grant Administration Budget:
Personal Services __________......_--.__--__,,._-.,,.__-______.____$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,_____________.--,,_____$ Travel ...._.........-______.........._._,,___..____,,..___...-___,,_.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_,,---...__._...$ Publications and Printing _,,._______,,______._,,--_____._____$ Equipment Purchases ______________--_--_..--_----_.____.$ Per Diem and Fees _.--..-------.---...,,.--_,,--_----...$ Computer Charges ._--,,___----___..___,,________--_----..___$ Other Contractual Expense ____,,__________,,___----_.___$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-,,_.___.,,,,_._--,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted ____._........_____.....__._..,,....._...$ Total Positions Budgeted

556,215 67,260 22,600 --0--
8,750 1,000 11,000 --0-- --0-- 666,825 66,683
35

2. Crime Statistics Center Data Budget:
Personal Services .__.........,.----.-._.............,,--.________..$ Regular Operating Expenses .____________.__,,--._------.$ Travel ..,,................_.,,......_......,,_,,...........__.-_,,_,,...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........--.--__.$ Publications and Printing ____._................,,.___._.._.__..$ Equipment Purchases __-----------,,------_--_____,,$ Per Diem and Fees _._____________._________________,,.___________.$ Computer Charges _........_.....-_._,,._......._....___.___.._...$ Other Contractual Expense .....__.____.....,,_,,...........__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._--.__.-...........,,.-_.-___.__.........$ State Funds Budgeted ._.........,,..._____..._.,,........--.-.$ Total Positions Budgeted

66,521 16,690 6,750 --0-- 4,300
450 3,000 7,315 --0-- 105,026 --0--
4

3. Georgia Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget:
Personal Services .--...--__----........._............____$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................I Travel ,,_,,.._..___..,,__,,_,,,,._._,,,,,,.,,_._..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___--------_.$ Publications and Printing --...---_.__..............-__.._,,....$ Equipment Purchases -_.,,--_----.-.----_____...------,,,,$ Per Diem and Fees --..--.,,--___.,,..--.--.___._---_.--.__.$ Computer Charges -__-___.....-.,,_-..___........,,.,,_______.._....$ Other Contractual Expense -___-__..,,.....___,,._.____........$ Total Funds Budgeted ____L__..............__.............____......$ State Funds Budgeted .....--___-_,,_____,,_____.___.._-.________$ Total Positions Budgeted

34,270 5,910 2,400 --0--
750 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 43,330
4,333 2

4. LEAA Grants Budget:
LEAA Action--Local -____.__.-.___..___-__._..____-.,,__;______.$ LEAA Action--State ____.---__-,,_____.___-__..________.,,,,_$ LEAA State Buy-In .__.__._............_____...............__.....$ LEAA Discretionary .....,,.....__..............____,,_-__.........$

7,278,986 4,650,360
946,094 225,000

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LEAA Planning _.__.......... ....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................................... 4 State Funds Budgeted ........................... ......^ Total Positions Budgeted

475,600 13,576,040
946,094 0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ...........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses -.._,,,,..--,,._._--_----__ $ Travel ----------.---_-__..._._,,......._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__--_-_--_---$ Publications and Printing ...... .^....................... ^ Equipment Purchases ,,._______-.--__.__,,--_,,_.--__--..$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................4 Computer Charges ____,,________,,_-___...-_......--...,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense _____._,,,,______,,,,___,,,,,,__$ LEAA Action Local ...............................$ LEAA Action State .......................................^ LEAA State Buy-In .....................$ LEAA Discretionary .....................................$ LEAA Planning .....................$

657,006 89,860 31,750 --0-- 13,800
1,450 14,000 7,315 --0-- 7,278,986 4,650,360 946,094
225,000 475,600

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Development, including ad vertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commissions. For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, including the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement As sistance Agency grants to local governmental units.

Section 14. Office of Comptroller General.
Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General _...._.--.......__--.......__..._...,,.,,_......

..$ 3,395,074

1. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ................................ Regular Operating Expenses .......... Travel .................................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ............ Equipment Purchases --___-..--....._.._ Per Diem and Fees ............................ Computer Charges ............................ Other Contractual Expense ............... Total Funds Budgeted _.,,_-..._...,,,,._ State Funds Budgeted ................... Total Positions Budgeted
2. Insurance Regulation Budget:
Personal Services .......^........................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..__._..--.._...__._.........$ Travel ................................................................ .....^

322,000 60,355 13,800 --0-- 5,200
300 9,200 --0-- --0-- 410,855 410,855
21
524,000 23,500 7,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,__...,,-----.$ Publications and Printing ..................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ...........--..........----..-..........-$ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................^ Computer Charges ...._______...._________._........______.,,--.._$ Other Contractual Expense -.....___._-----,,.___.------$ Capital Outlay ...... ................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..................._.........,,...__._.$
Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 28,000
700 8,200 26,500 --0-- 6,000 628,900 623',900
40

31. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ............._..........................--.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .--.....,,.....--._..----.---$ Travel -....-.._---..-.--._.........-._.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----.----.-- $ Publications and Printing .,,__..____.._.,,.._________.------$ Equipment Purchases .............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................$ Computer Charges .................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .............. .........-...,,.............$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.----..._.,....---------... $ Total Positions Budgeted
4. Information and Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services ......-........................._............ $ Regular Operating Expenses .----._,,----.....-----$ Travel __._._._......_..___--.-..__.__..--._.___._.--_____.--. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............ .... $ Publications and Printing ..,_.._...._......._....._. $ Equipment Purchases -----._------,,,,-------_--.... $ Per Diem and.Fees ..-_.,,.....-- ...........,,........_...$ Computer Charges _....... _.__._____.__ ......................I Other Contractual Expenses .___.___.__._.__..___-_.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........ ............ ..,,.....$ State Funds Budgeted ._.........-_.......___.-___....,,...-.___..$ Total Positions Budgeted

217,000 22,636 15,000 50,400 1,600 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
306,636 306,636
16
371,000 31,600 14,500 12,600
5,000 700
5,000 --0-- --0-- 440,400 440,400
32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget:

Personal Services .....-........._...........__...........,,-.......$

Regular Operating Expenses ----,,-..-----_,,.----_..$

Travel

................ .....................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--.._.,,..--.,,_.$

Publications and Printing ........................4

Equipment Purchases ....---..........-..-...______--__.$

Per Diem and Fees .....-.....................,,.....................$

Computer Charges -..--.----...-----,,....-----,,..--......$

Other Contractual Expense ... -._....,,-......._..-,,_._.$

Total Funds Budgeted .................................... ^

State Funds Budgeted ................................ ...^

Total Positions Budgeted

1,215,000 74,433 150,200 151,200 20,000 1,950 500 --0-- --0--
1,613,283 1,613,283
113

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Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ....................................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ....___._,,,,...-....._-..--.$ Travel _._.___._____________._________.__-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,--__,,___--_$ Publications and Printing ............................. .^ Equipment Purchases ........................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ................................... ..^ Computer Charges .....,,....-.,,.,,...-..__-_..,,.--,,_--...$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ Capital Outlay ...................................... ^

2,649,000 212,524
200,500 214,200 59,800
3,650 22,900 26,500 --0--
6,000

Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense _....__......._.__.$

1,604,744

1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget:
Personal Services ...._____..-.___......_,,__...,,__--.._.__.--...$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_---.,,_--.--_--._----_$ Travel .......................................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -------------$ Publications and Printing ................... .......^ Equipment Purchases ....,,,,.-..__-_-..-..._----..__--...__._.$ Per Diem and Fees ___,,____-,,,,__,,-.____,,-___._--_.$ Computer Charges ,,--_--,,---.......--..------.--------$ Other Contractual Expense .__--_--..,,--,,.--,,_----.._.$ National Guard Units Grants .....................$ Georgia Military Institute Grant ....................... ^ Civil Air Patrol Contract _______.__--___.__--_,,__,,_--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

513,000 88,036 5,500 --0-- 21,500 5,000 8,500 --0-- --0-- 200,000 16,000 50,000
907,536 907,536
36

2. Civil Defense Budget:
Personal Services ...-.--......---......-.-.......--..............I Regular Operating Expenses ................................^, Travel ..._...,,,,__........___-.._.,,__..._._,,,,_.__.._........____......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--.._.--...,,_.$ Publications and Printing ,,--..._,,,,_..___--_..___,,.....$ Equipment Purchases -_-.._--,,-.-----,,_-.--.-.-_--,,..-.__.$ Per Diem and Fees ......_-..-...,,,,-.....,,.,,......,,_-........$ Computer Charges .,,--_----..--.,,..-_._.----,,.__.--.._.$ Other Contractual Expense ....._--_-.,,_--_..--..--___$ Total Funds Budgeted ........... .^.......,^....^ State Funds 'Budgeted ..^.... ................... ....^ Total Positions Budgeted
3. Community Shelter Planning Budget:
Personal Services ___----,,,,--_----_--.--.;_---.._..--__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,____._...._._._......__-_...$ Travel .............................. ^

487,772 53,142 21,000 --0-- 6,500 4,000 --0-- --0-- --0--
572,414 275,326
35
97,247 3,500 12,500

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----,----.----_$ Publications and Printing ------__----------_----_,,_.$ Equipment Purchases ------------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees --------------__------_----_------_.$ Computer Charges ------__--------------_------------.$ Other Contractual Expense -------------_----_------$ Total Funds Budgeted ------------------------__----$ State Funds Budgeted _----------------------------$ Total Positions Budgeted

2533
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --Q-- --0-- 113,247 --0--
7

4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget:
Personal Services ------------------------------------$ Regular Operating Expenses --____----_--------_--_$ Travel -_-_-__.______--_-------_------------------_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--_------.--.$ Publications and Printing __------------------------$ Equipment Purchases --------------__--_----------__$ Per Diem and Fees --------------------------------.$ Computer Charges ----------------------___--$ Other Contractual Expense --__----------------$ Total Funds Budgeted __----------------------------$ State Funds Budgeted ------------_------------_----.$ Total Positions Budgeted

59,000 145,270
3,000 --0-- --0--
5,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 212,270 212,270
5

5. Service Contracts Budget:
Personal Services ------_--------------_.--___----------$ Regular Operating Expenses ------------------_$ Travel ---------------------------_------__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------.$ Publications and Printing ------,,__----------------.$ Equipment Purchases ----------------------------.$ Per Diem and Fees --------------------,,_.--____________ $ Computer Charges --------.------------------------$ Other Contractual Expense ------------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ------------__----------------$ State Funds Budgeted ----------------------_ ..,,....$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,109,844 150,700 1,000 --0-- --0-- 500 --0-- --0-- --0--
1,262,044 209,612 112

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ----_----__------_----------------_$ Regular Operating Expenses _________,,__..................$ Travel ..__.._.,,................................._..........,,.__..._._.__.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________--__,,--.$ Publications and Printing --._..._..,,.........................$ Equipment Purchases ........--..-.._....____..._____-___.__.,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ,,..__._______.___-__.__-.-_-....-.............$ Computer Charges -------------------..---_--,,...----,,.$ Other Contractual Expense ._--_._._.----___--------$ National Guard Units Grants __--------.----------_.$ Georgia Military Institute Grant --._------__------.$ Civil Air Patrol Contract _--------------__----------.?

2,266,863 440,648 43,000 --0-- 28,000 14,500 8,500 --0-- --0-- 200,000 16,000 50,000

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Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $50,000 is designated and committed for the Civil Air Patrol for the purposes of training and preparation for assistance to the Department of Defense in the ac complishment of its Civil Defense functions.

Section 16. State Board of Education-- Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Education _...._...._,,.$ 661,966,895

1. General Education Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel --..___.......-.--_..___ __..-.---_.....-- .-._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.----.------$ Publications and Printing ,,______________,,_.________,,,,_____$ Equipment Purchases .........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ........................................$ Computer Charges --.----_----------_----.------_----$ Other Contractual Expense ........................... ^

807,641 69,036 39,662 --0-- 65,304
9,400 28,233 --0-- 171,800

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1)

and 10(a) (3)) ............................$ 345,872,354

Elementary Instructional

Specialists (Sec. 12) ..................... .....^ 2,158,925

Salaries of Student Supportive

Personnel (Sec. 20(a)) ....................4 16,032,701

Salaries of Administrative and

Supervisory Personnel

(Sec. 21 (a)) ....................,.................$ 42,475,814

Instructional Equipment

(Sec. 14) -----...-.----.-.--.-.------_$ 1,933,668

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec. 15) ..................................... ^ 54,471,600

Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) ................^ 2,937,550

Travel (Sec. 17) ......................................$ 591,750

Isolated Schools ....................................................$

67,000

Mid-Term Adjustment ........................................$ 2,000,000

Required Local Effort ....................................... (^ 78,550,000)

Non-APEG Grants:
Teacher Retirement .__________,,_.--_____________________.___$ Driver Education _......_._........_.................,,.......$ Cooperative Educational Service
Agencies .....-......-.................................................$ Superintendents' Salaries ..................................$ Compensatory Education ..................................^ Education of Children of Low-Income
Families (Migratory) .................................$

30,742,910 375,000
2,502,000 2,942,055 10,246,750
431,000

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2535

Total Funds Budgeted ..................................$ 438,422,153

State Funds Budgeted _-_______________~__.--_-_____l___.___.$ 437,389,967

Total Positions Budgeted

43

2. Pre-School Education:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ____,,----_._,,,,.__--.........$ Travel .............................................:............... .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing .......,.............................$ Equipment Purchases ...........................................$ Per Diem and Fees ...--_,,--,,. ................................ ^ 'Computer Charges ----_.----._.--_.----,,,,,,.--_,,------$ Other Contractual Expense ................................. ^
Grants:
Pre-School Training ..........................................$ Pre-School Pupil Transportation -......_...._._..__...$ Education of Children of
Low-Income Families ___________----_--,,_._._.,,..__..$ Total Funds Budgeted .^. .......................... -4 State Funds Budgeted ................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

111,597 11,718 11,600 --0-- 4,820
500 600 --0-- --0--
6,647,580 400,000
13,950 7,202,365 7,187,232
7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services ..................................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ._..------_----__.___.__.$

Travel ..........................,,.__._...._..._....................... $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,--___------_$

Publications and Printing ...................................$

Equipment Purchases ........................................ ^

Per Diem and Fees .

.....................................4

Computer Charges ---___,,_----____.........................^

Other Contractual Expense .......................... .^

1,899,568 116,123 130,444 --0-- 22,710 11,351 6,700 --0-- 1,309

Grants:
High School Program ........................................ ^ Teacher Retirement ........................................$ Teacher Training and Research ----..----------.$ Adult Education ...........................................$ Area Vocational Technical
Schools ...................... ..............................^ Area Vocational Technical
Schools--Construction ___,,,,,,_.__________.______________. $ Comprehensive Employment and
Training ..........................................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

13,626,243 1,761,918
891,568 2,687,671
29,823,545
5,600,500
4,659,049 61,238,699 42,064,860
124

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4. Special Education Budget:
Personal Services _-..-..._-_..-..,,.........__-......._-.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .----_.,,-----------._--$ Travel ,,_______.___,,___._,, __._____^_ ,,______,,.,,_.,,,,._..,, $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --____--_-__--,, $ Publications and Printing _..._.,,-......._,,.......__,,.......$ Equipment Purchases ___--__.,,__-_--.___________,,____--_.____.$ Per Diem and Fees ______.______,,____________..__._-,,____-_______.$ Computer Charges --,,...-----....--___--------,,------_.$ Other Contractual Expense .....__....___-...-.._--..--...__$

387,359 40,481 39,000 --0-- 5,835 3,500 6,132 --0-- --0--

APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5 and 10(a) (2)) __,,,,___.____.$
Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) _______-_._.____.__._.---$
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) ___._,,_,,._.______$ Travel-Special (Sec. 17) ._...._,,__.-_.,,,,$ Special Education Leadership
Personnel (Sec. 21 (c) (2)) -_...-...-.----$ Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) .......-__......__-.....$

43,395,775
7,124,600 381,675 85,000
347,490 3,240,000

Non-APEG Grants:
Instructional Services for the Handicapped --__________....__-_______.______.__..____.$
Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .,,.__,,____.__________,,_.____,,___.$
Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded -___,,______-_--___.,,__._.__.$
Tuition for the Multi-handicapped .__.......__-......$ Severely Emotionally Disturbed .__.,,.....___....._.__.$ Teacher Retirement ,,.....,,_....._.._.....__.-....._.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ......-........,,_-......__._,,....____-......$ State Funds Budgeted .-_-_..-,,__........._-......__--..___.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,039,434
106,454
300,000 522,000 5,352,773 3,284,396 65,661,904 64,299,691
25

5. Compensatory Education Budget:
Personal Services .._-......----.......--..........-.-....--.......I Regular Operating Expenses _-.--,,----_-__--_--_.--$ Travel -.---,,--..--.---_--._--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..__..,,--_.__..$ Publications and Printing --------_....__----...__..__._.....$ Equipment Purchases ___......._--.._,,_..--._...._......,,_._.$ Per Diem and Fees .,, ,,...._,,,,....,,.........,,,,,,....._$ Computer Charges --.--.---_------.----_.,,.-_--._.-__--.$ Other Contractual Expense ----.--..----......----...--$ Education of Children of
Low-Income Families --,,--_--_,,--__--,,,,--__---,,_____$ Total Funds Budgeted ...............$ State Funds Budgeted _--_.,,.----______---.__..__._--____..$ Total Positions Budgeted

314,811 28,464 16,200 --0-- 750 306 --0-- --0-- --0--
41,504,590 41,865,121
45,240 23

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6. Instructional Materials Budget:
Personal Services ............_,,_..._,,.,,___.___.._....__....._...$ Regular Operating Expenses .___._,,,,----------.--..._$ Travel --.._._.._.___________-_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,,,----..._--.$ Publications and Printing .............................if Equipment Purchases .__._.......__..._.. ..: _-._...__..__.._... $ Per Diem and Fees ____.....,,..................._....._____....,,_..$ Computer Charges ....-._.....________........._..............__..____$ Other Contractual Expense ._______............................$

113,623 21,337
6,384 --0-- 25,998 23,656 10,000 --0-- --0--

APEG Grant:
Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13) __...___.__..____$

13,196,920

Non-APEG Grants:
School Library Resources and Other Materials .........-......--......---------I
Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ..._...,,,,...................-.--..--.... $
Total Funds Budgeted ............._-._,,__,,.--________._______..$ State Funds Budgeted .___.__-...............-.................-.._$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,815,832
802,676 16,016,426 13,258,883
10

7. Educational Media Budget:
Personal Services ........................._....,-._._......._.....,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses .....,,.._--___.___.__._._.___.$ Travel ___._._____._,,_____.___________._____ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----.----.,,.. $ Publications and Printing .,,,,._______,,_.___________ $ Equipment Purchases _--_----_----_-___,,------,,--_----$ Per Diem and Fees ____....____....................................--.$ Computer Charges ............____.___.....................--.......$ Other Contractual Expense __.___--.__------,,--.__.-- $ Authority Lease Rentals .._...............................-____$

2,248,077 1,460,880
71,348 --0-- 143,692 39,344 120,267 --0-- 51,154 333,204

Grants:
Summer Library Supervisory Program ____________,,________.___________.__,,______,,._____._____. $
Educational Television ,,.,,..................---...._-_-___$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._..........____,,._____................$ State Funds Budgeted .-_.__-_..____.___.-----.,,.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

62,830 56,186 4,586,982 4,348,982
193

8. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services ....._............_._...____...-...................._$

Regular Operating Expenses -----._,,---__--,,_---.--.$

Travel ..^.

.....................$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................._..$

Publications and Printing ._........_.................__-___,,_$

241,387 24,982 19,800 --0--
3,000

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Equipment Purchases ............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ....__............._,,.._.........._.........$ Computer Charges .............................................$ Other Contractual Expense ____,,__----__-_,,___.___-_.--$

--0-- 1,319
--0-- 9,790

Grants:
Psychological Services ^.......... .......^ ....... ^ Guidance, Counselling and
Testing ._.._......_.__...,,._,, ........_,,........,,... ,,......$ Total Funds Budgeted .......................................^ State funds Budgeted ................................... ...^ Total Positions Budgeted

48,000
200,000 548,278 509,696
15

9. Ancillary Services Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .........................$ Travel .............................-.........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....,,_._......._.$ Publications and Printing ...................................... i Equipment Purchases ..........................................^ Per Diem and Fees .............................................$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ,,_,,-----_.__,,.---,,__._--$

724,804 69,277 63,500 --0-- 14,395 2,950 8,200 --0-- --0--

APEG Grant: Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) ................... ...^ 34,750,440

Non-APEG Grant:

School Lunch ......................................$ 80,224,318

Grants to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes ....................................^ 3,325,000

Grants to School Systems for

Authority Lease Rentals

Payments to Georgia

Education Authority (Schools) ......................^ 26,789,757

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ..........................................$ 4,500,000

Grants Direct to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes ..............................$ 624,243

Total Funds Budgeted .............................^ 151,096,884

State Funds Budgeted ..................................... ^ 81,104,774

Total Positions Budgeted

48

10. Statewide Leadership Budget:
Personal Services ----_._...._._...----..,,._----....,,....$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel ..................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,-----------$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ..........-..............................--. ^

635,255 42,243 55,844
--0-- 5,300 3,750

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Per Diem and Fees ------------.--..--.--.--._____-___.___$ Computer Charges ,,_--_----..--._,,_,,,,-........._.,,.... $ Other Contractual Expense --------__--_,,____________,,____$ Total Funds Budgeted -.-,,_,,_..._..___.,,__,,__.$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................I Total Positions Budgeted
11. Financial Services Budget:
Personal Services --_-_------_----_----_._------_--,,___..-$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_,,--___,,_,,_---------.$ Travel -._.__._...__.___.-----------_-_.,,,,_ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_.____--._____,,$ Publications and Printing ....._.....................,,....._..,,$ Equipment Purchases ..__,,..._.,,....._..,,..__._.,,,,__,,.__..$ Per Diem and Fees ,_____________.____,,_.__._____.________,,,,_$ Computer Charges .,,----,,,,...._......_...._..,,_.,,_......_.....$ Other Contractual Expense --,,--..,,___..........,,.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ---_.,,__._._.._._..,,_._.____._.__$ State Funds Budgeted ..-..................__.,,__....___,,,,..,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

2539
6,000 --0--
5,000 753,392 705,629
37
246,022 24,204 19,916 --0-- 15,075
2,374 --0-- --0-- --0-- 307,591 224,926
17

12. Program and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services ___.-- -_,,,,____________,,,,,,_,,__.$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,....._._........,,_,,,,..,,.._$ Travel --------_-.__._________.___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..,,.....,,..,,...$ Publications and Printing ____._,,,,,,,,,,_____________,,_,,,,$ Equipment Purchases .,,.........................,,_.__..,,_......$ Per Diem and Fees .--,,---------,,_______,,______.____,, $ Computer Charges ,,--.,,--..--................._.....,,......... $ Other Contractual Expense ._.................._......_.......$

763,857 48,187 31,087 --0-- 20,335 4,872 15,208 --0--
379,723

Grants:
Supervising Teachers _----___-.--.------___---.-_-.________$ Supplementary Education
Centers and Services ................____._..................$ Staff Development .--.--.............................-........I Total Funds Budgeted .__._,,.__.,,................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............._._,,_......._...................$ Total Positions Budgeted

145,000
2,504,951 490,000
4,403,220 1,623,462
58

13. Public Library Services Budget:
Personal Services ............-___----...,,..-...-..-._.-............$ Regular Operating Expenses .----.--_.._,,.--_,,,,_......$ Travel .........................__.._....._.........................._,,......_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--..-.---_....$ Publications and Printing .-.....-.--..--.__...................$ Equipment Purchases .__..._.__......................,,_.__.,,,,..$ Per Diem and Fees .................-...__..__..-........-.............$ Computer Charges ._,,--._--..---.------.-__..._.-_-........ $ Other Contractual Expense ----..--.--.--..,,------,,.$

619,854 253,789
9,007 --0--
9,671 7,146
600 --0-- --0--

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Grants:
Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ................................$
Public Library Materials ___._._________.._.._____.._____._.$ Public Library Maintenance and
Operations .......................................$ Teacher Retirement ............................... .^ Public Library Construction __.._.__._.____.___.___.______.____.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................4 State Funds Budgeted ..,,-........_-.......__-.....-_-_-_..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,458,976 1,973,998
500,000 205,372 1,000,000 7,038,413 6,810,282
59

14. Staff Services Budget:
Personal Services ...................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses -----..__-----------..--.$ Travel ....................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............... ..^ Publications and Printing ....................... ..^ Equipment Purchases ____._,,______,,_-.______,,-,,________-.______$ Per Diem and Fees .............................. ...^ Computer Charges ....................................... .....^ Other Contractual Expense .......................... i Total Funds Budgeted ....................................$ State Funds Budgeted .......................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,597,600 155,748 35,870 --0-- 82,016 16,514 1,107 720,190 21,153
2,630,198 2,089,100
121

15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget:
Personal Services _..._.-.....__...-...-.-......-..,,.....,,.......$ Regular Operating Expenses .......................--...... ^ Travel .............................. .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.___.----_--.-$ Publications and Printing ...............................^ Equipment Purchases ............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ..........................................$ Computer Charges --.,,_--___,,__.....__......--....----....... $ Other Contractual Expense ....,,........_-....._-_.......__..$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... .^ State Funds Budgeted ....................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

160,295 35,887 11,000 --0-- 13,500 1,500 53,500 --0-- 22,235 297,917 203,872
9

16. Surplus Property Budget:
Personal Services ............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................... .......^ Travel ....................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.-.-..---.......$ Publications and Printing -______-..____--..__,,-.--..._.--.$ Equipment Purchases ..........................,...............$ Per Diem and Fees --_--..----..-----.--.-----..._----_._--.$ Computer Charges ......................................--.........$ Other Contractual Expense ............................. .^

410,602 152,531 16,000 --0--
2,500 12,000 --0-- --0-- --0--

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Total Funds Budgeted -,, ...................................^ State Funds Budgeted .......................................... if Total Positions Budgeted
17. U. S. D. A. Food Distribution Budget:
Personal Services ....-__............._...,,._,,_...._--.......-.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,------_----,,------,..$ Travel ___,,____,,______,,____________._________..__..______,,.____________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................... ^ Publications and Printing ..........--......-- ............$ Equipment Purchases ...................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees -...------......_--------,,-------.._...$ Computer Charges --__----______,,----,,--_----------__,,.$ Other Contractual Expense ....------_..__------_......$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ..................$ Total Positions Budgeted

2541
593,633 --0--
40
160,751 9,392 18,500
--0-- 750
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 189,393 100,299
14

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ............................................ $ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel -_--.---.--------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......----.--.-$ Publications and Printing _____.----_____,,_,,___--,,_.,,___ $ Equipment Purchases .................................^ Per Diem and Fees ......................................... ^ Computer Charges ................................ .....^ Other Contractual Expense ..,,,,...._..__.__,,.........._.__-$

11,443,103 2,564,2:79
595,162 --0-- 435,651 139,163
257,866 720,190 662,164

APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (3)) ....................$ 345,872,354
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5 and 10(a) (2)) ____._____,,___.$ 43,395,775
Elementary Instructional Specialists (Sec. 12) ...........................$ 2,158,925
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ...................$ 16,032,701
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21 (a)) ......................$ 42,475,814
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21 (c) (2)) ..........,,..___.,,..._.$ 347,490
Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13) ....................... ........^ 13,196,920
Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14) ----.-------.-----------.$ 1,933,668
Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) .............................$ 16,596,200
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) ........................ ....^ 3,319,225

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Travel (Sec. 17) _____._____._.,,.,,______,,$ Travel--Special (Sec. 17) .-.._,,._.--....-..-...__._.--.$ Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) -,,__-____-._,,_,,_-.$ Isolated Schools -_.....-....-.,,-,,..-....-..-,,-..........-$ Mid-Term Adjustment ,,._,,______--___-_.,,,,______,,.__-_$ Required Local Effort ._.____.__...._,,--,,.____._ _._-($

591,750 85,000 37,990,440 67,000 2,000,000 78,550,000)

Non-APEG Grants:
Teacher Retirement _-____--__._-____-__._______-.........$ Driver Education .,,...........,,_._......_..,,.,,_........_..$ Cooperative Educational Service
Agencies _.____.__.____.---_-.---$ Superintendent's Salaries _.............,,.-......._-._-...$ Compensatory Education _________--__..__-__-----.$ Education of Children from
Low-Income Families ___________,,--._______,,_-----$ High School Program _._.______..__._...$ Teacher Training and Research __.__....,,.__.__......$ Adult Education ________,,_.__,,_-____-__-___.___.__________,,$ Area Vocational-Technical Schools _____,,__,,..._--$ Area Vocational-Technical Schools-
Construction .-..........,,_._._...-.......-._,,._........-..__$ Comprehensive Employment and Training _,,.__$ Instructional Services for the Handicapped ....$ Preparation of Professional Personnel in
Education of Handicapped Children --.._.__--.$ Educational Training Services
for the Mentally Retarded ......_,,__.__.__..........$ Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped ,,........._._._.$ Severely Emotionally Disturbed --......-_-.__.___.--.$ Strengthening Instruction in
Critical Subjects -.-..............-.___,,_..-............-......$ School Library Resources and
Other Materials .,,-._.-......._._....___-..............__.$ Summer Library Supervisory
Program ___._____.____,,,,_-__._______.___.___.___.__.._____.,, $ Educational Television .......-._--_--.............__.._-$ Psychological Services __--,,.--------__.__.,,..--...--.$ Guidance, Counselling and Testing .........,,,,,,_.$ School Lunch ...._..........,,.-..................._,,_.,,.._.....$ Supervising Teachers --.--.--...--_-.,,_--.----....--.$ Supplementary Education Centers
and Services ........................... ..^ Staff Development ___-________-_______________..._______,,_____.$ Salaries and Travel of Public
Librarians ................._,,____,,.....................,,.___._.__$ Public Library Materials _______.,,___..____.,,____.___.___.$ Public Library Maintenance
and Operations ....__,,,,......................,,,,.__.__-.........$ Public Library Construction __,,__..____,,_________..___,,.$ Pre-School Training ,,,,,,____________.__,,___.__._,,_________._.$ Pupil Transportation (Pre-School) ......,,.....___.$ Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ...___.--_............._--_.___-|

35,994,596 375,000
2,502,000 2,942,055 10,246,750
41,949,540 13,626,243
891,568 2,687,671 29,823,545
5,600,500 4,659,049 1,039,434
106,454
300,000 522,000 5,352,773
802,676
1,815,832
62,830 56,186 48,000 200,000 80,224,318 145,000
2,504,951 490,000
2,458,976 1,973,998
500,000 1,000,000 6,647,580
400,000
3,325,000

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Authority Lease Rentals __..__.____._____...............-....____$
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ....-..........._,,._.._.._..................$
Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. Payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools) ..._........,,_.__..............___....-._$
Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ............................I

333,204 4,500,000
26,789,757 624,243

B. Budget Unit: Institutions ....._..._..._____._.....__.....__-__-_.$ 15,232,663

1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services .._.................____._____......_..._..__._.____.$ Regular Operating Expenses .___.__...-.___-____.............._$ Travel ........----,---____.-......_.._......------.-...._-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,................$ Publications and Printing _____________,,---..--_,,________.$ Equipment Purchases ---_----.-..--..---..._........_______.$ Per Diem and Fees _,,_________________._________________-_.____.___.$ Computer Charges --_-______________________----.--.---___.___ $ Other Contractual Expense -___,,_____-------.--.--..----.$ Authority Lease Rentals ....................__________.___.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-._-...__..________..............._..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ................-..._______-.....__.........$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,192,376 379,328 14,175 25,000 4,275 113,969 --0-- --0-- --0-- 54,750
1,783,873 1,326,883
95

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services .,..................___..__..,,...................._ $ Regular Operating Expenses _.______-------..-.,,.--.-..$ Travel _..-.._._.__._.-..............-.._________...._.-............--..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --,,--.--.---.--.$ Publications and Printing ___.........................___.___.....$ Equipment Purchases ...................._._......................$ Per Diem and Fees .______.____................,,..___....._,,........$ Computer Charges .,,..--..--.,,.___..,,,,...----.--.--.__,,... $ Other Contractual Expense -.._._______------._--.--_-.$ Capital Outlay ........._.___.___....._.........._._..___............. $ Authority Lease Rentals ___,,,,..___.....-..---._..___..___....$ Total Funds Budgeted ............__.____.._.................___.$ State Funds Budgeted __...........____.__.___._..................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,027,269 274,720 12,000 14,000 3,300 110,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 308,000 49,315
1,798,604 1,408,160
82

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget:
Personal Services ............___,,__...._................_..__........$ Regular Operating Expenses _.......--....................$ Travel ..................-....-...-..._.__._..................___.............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .----...--____ $ Publications and Printing .._...............-.--.--.____.___....$ Equipment Purchases --.--.--.....--....----.----..----..I Per Diem and Fees .....__.___.____...._..............__.____......$

1,318,338 237,835 6,500 --0-- 4,390 92,038 6,600

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Computer Charges ,,__-_.__--.__,,____----___,,__.......... $ Other Contractual Expense ........:...................... ^ Capital Outlay ..................................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted .....................:......... .^ State Funds Budgeted .............................. 4 Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 18,222 1,641,193 3,325,116 3,081,727
161

4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services ....................................... ..^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,.......,,,,.......,,__--,,...$ Travel ......................................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._____.________.$ Publications and Printing ...............................^ Equipment Purchases ........................... ...^ Per Diem and Fees ,,.-........,,___-,,.......-..,,..-.-...____....$ Computer Charges --_,,__.------_.--_------_------_--_$ Other Contractual Expense .,,_._____-.._...,,.__-.-.--___..$ Capital Outlay ..................................... ......^ Authority Lease Rentals ..........................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._._.____,,...........__,,..........__.$ State Funds Budgeted ......^........... ..............$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,461,450 547,721 4,400 8,000 --0-- 24,000 1,500 --0-- --0--
3,240,860 23,400
6,311,331 6,005,834
289

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services ..._..,,__-_-........,,..._._......_.....____..__...$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_--_------.------.... $ Travel ................................^ Motor Vehiflle Equipment Purchases -----.----_.--.$ . Publications and Printing ___.,,. .____________,,_,,$ Equipment Purchases ................................... ...^ Per Diem and Fees ._.,,-..__.___._._._,,..__._,,_-_,,._$ Computer Charges ............................................$ Other Contractual Expense ..................................^ Capital Outlay ....................... .....^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................$ State Funds Budgeted .........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

861,714 188,557
5,640 --0--
1,000 81,102 2,000 --0-- 86,000 1,495,000 2,721,013 2,682,577
85

6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget:
Personal Services .......................................$ Regular Operating Expenses -_-._.-..........__.__--._..._..$ Travel ...-..-.___.--_.___.----._..,,_---......-.._.-.....,,_. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--.-----.-.--.$ Publications and Printing ........__,,_............___,,_,,....$ Equipment Purchases ........................................^....^ Per Diem and Fees .......................................$ Computer Charges ..........-......................................% Other Contractual Expense ._.--.....-_._,,---..--.__.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... ..^

774,248 67,572 8,000 --0-- 1,560 31,700 --0-- --0-- --0-- 883,080

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State Funds Budgeted Total Positions Budgeted
\

-,,-._-,,..$

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .........,,._.____......_......___.__..........._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,_.__._._.,,........__.___.$ Travel ..._,,........___-_-___-_...........,,____.___..........-_..__........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .------...,,_.$ Publications and Printing _.......,,_______._......_._____._.$ Equipment Purchases _,,.,,,,______.$ Per Diem and Fees _______.___-_...____,,___________..___._._.___.. $ Computer Charges ......____.,,..--......................__,,..__.$ Other Contractual Expense .___.__._.__.______.______._____....$ Capital Outlay ..__,,__.,,._ -,,..,,,, ,,,,._,,,,..$ Authority Lease Rentals __.......___.._...................._..,,.$

727,482 58
7,635,395 1,695,733
50,715 47,000 14,525 452,809 10,100 --0-- 104,222 6,685,053 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the Gen eral Assembly.

Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contri butions to the Teachers' Retirement System applicable to such salary.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $10,246,750 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for students in the first three grades.

Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini-buses" transporta tion program for Special Education Students.

Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 10, 20, and 21 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.

Provided, that of the above appropriation for de partment operations, relative to Pre-school Training for the Handicapped, the Diagnostic Classification and Testing Services Program initiated in F. Y. 1973 under Act No. 1234, Ga. Laws 1972, p. 722, shall be funded at the continuation level in F. Y. 1976, the remainder of such appropriation shall be used and expended for a half-day Pre-school training program for five-year-old

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children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped, and for no other purpose.

Provided, that of the amount of funds appropriated to the Department of Education by this Act, the sum of $175,000 shall be used to develop criterion-referenced testing for initial certification of teachers, and $250,000 shall be used for grants for competency-based certifica tion development.

Provided, further, that of the funds appropriated for the allotment of teachers pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 10 of the Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", the portion thereof for the allotment of teachers for grades 1 through 7 shall be used only for the purpose of funding regular classroom teachers for such grades, and such portion of such funds may not be used for funding any teachers other than regular classroom teachers assigned to grades 1 through 7.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.

Provided, that the State funds appropriated above for the purpose of reducing the pupil-teacher ratio in grades 4-7 from 1:28 to 1:25 shall be used for funding regular classroom teachers in those grades, and only for that purpose.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,850,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $21,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above appropriation, $3,325,000 is specifically appropriated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a for mula to be promulgated by the State Board of Educa tion, based on current increased average daily atten dance, surveyed projected growth, consolidation within a system, renovations, outstanding local effort of school system, age and conditions of existing school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that class room need is the basis of distribution.

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2547

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Area Vocational-Technical Schools--Construction Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed for archi tectural and engineering planning for the Area Voca tional-Technical School authorized in Chatham County.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay pur poses, an amount up to $150,000 is designated and com mitted to the Charlton County Board of Education for Capital Outlay improvements at the St. George School, and further provided that this amount shall be deducted from the Charlton County Capital Outlay entitlement under the Capital Outlay policies of the State Board of Education.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System ........................................... ...^

--0--

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services ......___-..-............._.___-__,,.........-....$

Regular Operating Expenses ................. ...^

Travel

................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___,,,,___,,_,, __. $

Publications and Printing ......................... ^

Equipment Purchases ..................................... ^

Per Diem and Fees ..................................$

Computer Charges ...........................$

Other Contractual Expense __._,,__________._____._______._.. $

Total Funds Budgeted .......................... 4

State Funds Budgeted .................... $

Total Positions Budgeted

536,877 37,763
5,000 --0-- 12,000
3,500 65,000 125,000 53,000 838,140 --0--
43

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .............................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses _.,,........--__-.__._.....,,--.$ Travel ............................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..___..__.___ $ Publications and Printing ___.________,,.,,_.___,,.,,_.$ Equipment Purchases ..........................$ Per Diem and Fees ......_.,,.._.____..___.,,......,,...__.____.__.....$ Computer Charges .................. ............^ Other Contractual Expense .__._,,,,,,__,,_,,$

536,877 37,763 5,000
--0-- 12,000 3,500 65,000 125,000 53,000

Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission --_--__________--____,,.$

9,575,365

1. Reforestation Budget:
Personal Services .._,,__.___..........._.,,-_-__-,,................$ Regular Operating Expenses ............_-...,,-.__,,,,......$

398,582 285,909

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Travel _..._........................._.._-.._._._..__-___-_....,,__.._._......_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--.--_--.-....$ Publications and Printing ......,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,_,,____,,_.__,,,,__$ Equipment Purchases _________.._.___.___....._......--_....,,..___.$ Per Diem and Fees ._...._.._.____.____.___._.-_.______.-_-___-___.__-$ Computer Charges _______.___.____.____.__,,__.._..__...._._..__.____$ Other Contractual Expense ........,,.--........_.--.--.....$ Total Funds Budgeted .........___.__.__,,..__.__._______..__.._....$ State Funds Budgeted ..................,,_.______-___._._.___.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,347 29,420
426 24,260 35,000 10,053 --0-- 784,997 281,786
28

2. State Forests Budget:

Personal Services

_....$

Regular Operating Expenses ______..-.--.----.-.--.--_..-..$

Travel ._...__.___.______......................___.....,,_.._______.__..___._._..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____._____________$

Publications and Printing ______________________-_____--_-__.__,,.$

Equipment Purchases ._-,,.--.-_---..-------------------.$

Per Diem and Fees ........___.._..._._........_._......___..._.__....$

Computer Charges --.__.__-______,,_____--_--.----------....$

Other Contractual Expense ......_.--.-..-.-..--.....--.,,..$

Ware County Grant .._____.--_____________.._.___.........._.......$

Total Funds Budgeted ......................-----_-___._-__-_._$

State Funds Budgeted ___..____._...._._._.,,..........___..........$

Total Positions Budgeted

69,078 19,949
84 --0--
88
850 --0-- --0-- --0--
60,000 150,049 --0--
6

3. Field Services Budget:
Personal Services ____....._.................___.,,....._,,...__..._..$ Regular Operating Expenses .......--....-....,,_..--.__._.$ Travel _________._________.___________________._______,,_____________________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______._._..___.___$ Publications and Printing ______.__.___________________.__________$ Equipment Purchases -.....-.-..-...._____--....----...--..--...$ Per Diem and Fees _______________.__.______.......____.__......._.___.$ Computer Charges ....._.-...____.._._,..............................$ Other Contractual Expense _________,,._---________._________$ Total Funds Budgeted .__.___.____.._..._.............,,_._.._____$ State Funds Budgeted .....................-_______._____._......$ Total Positions Budgeted

8,299,326 1,459,979
69,184 1,058,300
12,995 265,464
14,660 18,431 --0-- 11,198,339 8,825,124
807

4. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services _.....___._-_.___.._._._..........-...........____.__...$ Regular Operating Expenses ._____,,--.._--..-...--.._-._$ Travel ..............._.____.____............................___.______......... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,-__,,--._______.$ Publications and Printing _......__.._..____...................._.$ Equipment Purchases ......................--...--..........I......? Per Diem and Fees ............_....______.....................___,,_.$ Computer Charges --..-.--..---.-...--_._------..-...---......$ Other Contractual Expense ._.......,,.-----.--.---.,,_._,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ............._..___..._....................__$ State Funds Budgeted ___._....__.................._..__..___..__..$ Total Positions Budgeted

372,305 70,881 10,012
--0-- 13,136 3,955 2,500 55,294
--0-- 528,083 468,455
24

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ______-________.____.._.._______,,_.___..________.__..$

Regular Operating Expenses __........._._.__._...............$

Travel -_.,,..,,_,,...,,,,.._,,.,,...,,..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.________...._.__$

Publications and Printing ...............___.___...._.......__-...$

Equipment Purchases ._.-......_-.__-.____.._...-..,,_,,._._..,,__.$

Per Diem and Fees ....,,......__.,,,,_._......_._..__......_.....$

Computer Charges

,,_._._._,,.--.$

Other Contractual Expense .....................................If

Ware County Grant ._...._..-........,,........._..._._.__...____....$

2549
9,139,291 1,836,718
80,627 1,087,720
26,645 294,529
52,160 83,778 --0-- 60,000

Section 19. Forest Research Council. Budget Unit: Forest Research Council _.._________.______._.$

629,742

1. Forest Research Council Budget:
Personal Services .......,,._.___..._..,,...._........._.._........_....$ Regular Operating Expenses .__._....-.._._.__........_.._....$ Travel _...........___..__.........._..___..._.....__.__..........._........_.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....__......._.___.$ Publications and Printing _...___.........._.._.,,....._..___.....$ Equipment Purchases .._._._..-..,,..___..__...-......_-......--._$ Per Diem and Fees .._.___......._._...._-........._______......_._._.$ Computer Charges _________--__-,____----_---____--,,------_$ Other Contractual Expense ..._.....__.............___.._......$ Total Funds Budgeted .____.__.....__________._....__________..-.__.$ State Funds Budgeted .........__..._.._......-.___..........__...$ Total Positions Budgeted

95,600 32,692 4,000 --0-- 25,000 --0-- 1,000 --0-- --0-- 158,292 156,862
7

2. Contractual Research Budget:
Contractual Research Expense -......_.__._........_--._._...$ Total Funds Budgeted .........__.....,,........._.__._._-..........$ State Funds Budgeted .....--...-......._.._-...-.........___._.$ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services __,,,,--__.__,,,,..,,.-$ Regular Operating Expenses ....__..__......._...._......._...$ Travel ..,,--__.___.___.___._____....._.__._.____.___..____._..__._____.__-_.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -._......--_--__.$ Publications and Printing ...._......._.._..-....,,___-._......_..$ Equipment Purchases .._...-....-_......--..-..-_._._.,,.......-...$ Per Diem and Fees .........._. .....,,,,.,,...$ Computer Charges ..,,.._.__.-.-......._..._,,__......._.._......-_._.$ Other Contractual Expense __...__.--.-........_....--_._,_..$ Contractual Research Expense ......-__..........._--_-...$

472,880 472,880 472,880
0
95,600 32,692
4,000 --0--
25,000 --0--
1,000 --0-- --0-- 472,880

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation ._,,____.$

7,545,211

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1. General Administration Budget:
Personal Services ........................................ ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ........................$ Travel ..-._____._..._......-__........,,__..............,,._,,____,,_......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..-------.--..$ Publications and Printing ...................................^ Equipment Purchases .................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................I Computer Charges --___.____..__.__,,_-..-__._,,______.-__-_--__.__,,. $ Other Contractual Expense ........................4 Total Funds Budgeted .....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ............................ ...^ Total Positions Budgeted

356,153 83,269 10,000 4,200 2,650
3,000 5,000 --0-- 3,000 467,272 467,272
30

2. Operations Budget:
Personal Services ._....,,_._.._,,_._._...,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,..............___.__.___,,,,...$ Travel ...................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____--__._.___,,_$ Publications and Printing ...........................^ Equipment Purchases ............................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................$ Computer Charges ............................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...............................^ Evidence Purchased ..............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................,.............$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,593,960 412,744 144,758 218,400 7,500 38,000 --0-- --0-- -- 0-- 98,000
3,513,362 3,363,362
177

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ............................ 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....----------.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ...........,,...................................$ Per Diem and Fees ............................. ...^ Computer Charges ............................$ Other Contractual Expense ..........................$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................$ State Funds Budgeted ........................... 4 Total Positions Budgeted

1,080,841 230,706 20,515 37,500 8,862 71,560 1,844 43,067 --0--
1,494,895 1,494,895
75

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget:
Personal Services .............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$ Travel .........-......-__..-_..-.........._..-___...........,,____..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._...~_----.,,__| Publications and Printing _.._-_...........,,._.__,,...........__.$ Equipment Purchases ................,,....,,,,........--..___......$ Per Diem and Fees -----_._ ..... ..___...-$ Computer Charges ....................................................I

1,288,000 505,081 21,000 37,800 38,617 7,200 1,000
1,154,384

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

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Other Contractual Expense ---...-----....---...._----....$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-...._._.,,....,,_......._.-.....-_.....$ State Funds Budgeted ....._......._,,......_..,,......._.....,,...$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 3,053,082 2,219,682
138

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ....... .......... $ Travel .........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._._..._____-.....$ Publications and Printing ___._.______._....__,,_.______.__.___.$ Equipment Purchases ...............^................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ................................. ....^ Computer Charges ,,._,,,,__.,,,,__..,,..,,....,,,,$ Other Contractual Expense ..... .... ---...-...$ Evidence Purchase ,,,,,,,,_.,,____,,._____...__,,.__,,$

5,318,954 1,231,800
196,273 297,900
57,629 119,760
7,844 1,197,451
3,000 98,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission _.$

55,739

Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget:
Personal Services ..................................... $ Regular Operating Expenses ...__,,...,,,,...-._--_-__.._.$ Travel . .................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.....__--..___..$ Publications and Printing ......_._,,.,,__.....__._.......,,...._.$ Equipment Purchases ....... ......................$ Per Diem and Fees ..-- --.,, ---._---.--.,, $ Computer Charges ......................................... ^ Other Contractual Expense ..................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ......-...__.__....-..._.....__......_......$ Total Positions Budgeted

26,239 12,500 2,000 --0--
4,000 1,000 10,000 --0--
--0-- 55,739 55,739
2

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ._-......_-.....__......,,..-..._._......._....-_.$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,....._,,..,,_,,__,,----,,- $ Travel __......_.-......_-......_-......_-...._..-.._.--_._..-.._.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _......__._....__-.$ Publications and Printing --._......--_......--..--.--.,,--$ Equipment Purchases .__,,,,_.,,--__-______----__.._--_----$ Per Diem and Fees ..__._...__........._-......__.....___...._._......$ Computer Charges .----.--,,--.....----..----.._--------.$ Other Contractual Expense .-__._.._..-_-_.__--,,._----.__--.$

26,239 12,500 2,000 --0-- 4,000
1,000 10,000 --0-- --0--

Section 22. Georgia Residential Finance Agency. Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Agency..$

281,000

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Georgia Residential Finance Agency Budget:

Personal Services -__.,,.......,,.........................-......._.._.$

Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$

Travel ....._..............-..._______-__.____.....,,...,,.___.._...._.._..,,...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_____.__.._______.$

Publications and Printing .,,.._..__..___._._._,,._..___..______.$

Equipment Purchases ............................................$

Per Diem and Fees

.................................^

Computer Charges

___._._.__,,._,,_,,_,,,,_,,.___$

Other Contractual Expense _______________.______-________,,__$

Reserve for Future Operations and

Repayment of State Funds __,,_._______.___.___...______.__.$

Total Funds Budgeted .._._,,._..__.__.,,_._..,,$

State Funds Budgeted ................................._........... $

Total Positions Budgeted

173,785 36,505 14,620 --0--
500 1,700 67,520 1,200 --0--
365,040 660,870 281,000
10

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .......................... ..^,

Regular Operating Expenses _.___.___._____________._.,,_.....$

Travel

___.-_.___.____.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__..______.,,......$

Publications and Printing _____._,,............,,..__._,,.___,$

Equipment Purchases .................................. ..$

Per Diem and Fees ---____.__._____,,._,,.__.,,,,.$

Computer Charges ............................. ......^

Other Contractual Expense .........................$

Reserve for Future Operations and

Repayment of State Funds ............ $

173,785 36,505 14,620 --0--
500 1,700 67,520 1,200 --0--
365,040

Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission .--._..______,,,,.._.........,,.._,, $

--0--

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services ........................... ...^

Regular Operating Expenses ____.__..................._._____.$

Travel ...............................................J^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____________,,___,,$

Publications and Printing __...__._.__.___.__.................__..$

Equipment Purchases _.__..-........_._.____.__..__...........,,_._.$

Per Diem and Fees ------_-_._._.............-..._.________.__...,,$

Computer Charges .............,,._._____............._........_.._._.$

Other Contractual Expense ..........-._.__..,,..................$

Total Funds Budgeted

.........

.^

State Funds Budgeted .._.,,.._._....__._._......_....,,,,..._...__.$

Total Positions Budgeted

789,439 287,000
11,500 --0--
21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000 21,700 1,242,139 --0--
44

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

...................... ^

Regular Operating Expenses --,,..--.---.__._.__.________.$

789,439 287,000

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

2553

Travel .................. ..^4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._.............--$ Publications and Printing ______._________,,.,,._________..,,__.$ Equipment Purchases ..................... ..^ Per Diem and Fees ...... -..._. ...._...._...$ Computer Charges .....,,._._..........,,$ Other Contractual Expense ........... ^,

11,500 --0--
21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000 21,700

Section 24. Office of the Governor.

A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ...........................$

Cost of Operations ......$

Mansion Allowance ................................. ......$

Governor's Emergency Fund ................ .^

Gubernatorial Transition Allowance .....--............%

Total Funds Budgeted .-..-. ..,,....$

State Funds Budgeted ........

^

2,920,418 880,418 40,000
2,000,000 --0--
2,920,418 2,920,418

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Cost of Operations .....................^ Mansion Allowance ...........................................----...^ Governor's Emergency Fund ................... ^ Gubernatorial Transition Allowance ___________--__$

880,418 40,000
2,000,000 --0--

There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine re quires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.

Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget ..... $ 2,387,456

1. General Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services

................

Regular Operating Expenses ............_.,,......_._.._..

Travel ...........-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.,,_-..-.--.-

Publications and Printing ................

Equipment Purchases ...---........._..--

Per Diem and Fees ................... ..

Computer Charges ...................... ..

311,000 29,388
9,000 --0--
2,950 2,500 40,500 5,600

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Other Contractual Expense ........................... ..^ Payments to Regional Commissions ____-----.....___.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,500 175,500 577,938 564,938
18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:
Personal Services -__--.__--.___--_...------__-_____--_--,, $ Regular Operating Expenses ____--__----_.----__........$ Travel .........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................% Publications and Printing .....................................$ Equipment Purchases ...........................................$ Per Diem and Fees .,,----,,,,.....................................$ Computer Charges ._------_,,-------------..----------$ Other Contractual Expense ................................^ Art Grants _....-_____.........._,,__..._..-.-.........._...,,..-_.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................... .....f......$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................^ Total Positions Budgeted

55,121 5,623 2,706 --0-- 2,456
500 --0-- --0-- --0-- 300,000 366,406 166,406
3

3. Budget Division Budget:
Personal Services ..........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel ........................................... ^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .................................^ Equipment Purchases .........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................^ Computer Charges ............................ .........^ Other Contractual Expense ..............................$ Total Funds Budgeted .:............................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

329,338 14,679 10,000 --0-- 12,000
1,250 1,000 --0-- --0-- 368,267 255,267
16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..............................^ Travel ......................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..---------.$ Publications and Printing ............................$ Equipment Purchases _--__----_-- ............... .^ Per Diem and Fees .......................... .......^ Computer Charges ....--....-.--,,__..,,..--._....._...-.._._..__ $ Other Contractual Expense ................. ..........^ Total Funds Budgeted -____,,_______-_-_.______.-__-_.._.____.$ State Funds Budgeted _.____________.__________..___,,_.________.___$ Total Positions Budgeted

322,000 23,848 21,500
-- 0-- 3,600 1,000
--0-- --0-- --0-- 371,948 346,948
21

5. Management Review Budget:
Personal Services .............-.___..............,,.........-_._._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ___...--_.......................$

290,000 10,580

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

Travel .......

...

4

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._.--.....-- $

Publications and Printing ............... .^

Equipment Purchases _.__.,,._.--._-.....-.................-.---..$

Per Diem and Fees .................................... ......i

Computer Charges ................... ^

Other Contractual Expense ._.--.....,,...------._,,,,---$

Total Funds Budgeted --........... ....-----$

State Funds Budgeted ..........................^

Total Positions Budgeted

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services .....................$

Regular Operating Expenses ........................ ..^

Travel ---.._._.._._.__......_._.__.,,._..._._.._..,,_.--,,. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............... ^

Publications and Printing ......................$

Equipment Purchases ............................. .^

Per Diem and Fees ........................................$

Computer Charges ..........................4

Other Contractual Expense ........................ .^

Total Funds Budgeted ...................

............^

State Funds Budgeted ............_.,,-._.............__-.-....-.$

Total Positions Budgeted

7. Georgia Employment and Training Council Budget:

Personal Services .............................$

Regular Operating Expenses ...____.--.......--.----.-.$

Travel ...................................

...^.........^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................... ^

Publications and Printing .,,.......,,....,,__.._..._._.....--.. $

Equipment Purchases .....................................$

Per Diem and Fees ......................$

Computer Charges ........,,--

............. ..........$

Other Contractual Expense ,,_.,,_--__.._.--__--___----_.$

Total Funds Budgeted ....................$

State Funds Budgeted ......................... ^

Total Positions Budgeted

8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget:

Personal Services ......................... $

Regular Operating Expenses .........................$

Travel .....,,_,,...............__-_,,........................,,.-.._...__.___..$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_.__.._..--.,,..$

Publications and Printing ._..__.-_,,..................._.._.._-$

Equipment Purchases ............................ ^

Per Diem and Fees ......................................$

Computer Charges ........__.....--...-.........-..-..........-----$

Other Contractual Expense ..............

........^

Total Funds Budgeted ....................................^

State Funds Budgeted ........................^

Total Positions Budgeted

2555
5,000 --0--
1,250 500
--0-- 500
--0-- 307,830 257,830
15
541,002 21,668 18,000 --0-- 11,000
2,000 29,800 20,000 --0-- 643,470 409,470
30
342,814 91,770 14,000
--0-- 4,200 3,000 4,608
--0-- --0-- 460,392 -- 0--
26
176,000 25,033
9,200 --0--
15,000 2,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 227,233 227,233
13

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9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education Commission Budget:

Personal Services .__.__.._,,.__............._.__...____._,,.............$

Regular Operating Expenses --..,,..--....__,,_______,,--,,$

Travel .........-..._..___.__-.......,,.___________........_........,,_.-...$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____________._,,__.$

Publications and Printing ____.___.__.____________________,,_____.$

Equipment Purchases _______._____,,______________________,,__,,_.$

Per Diem and Fees

...,,_..,,._..._..,,$

Computer Charges ....._......____.__.___..........,,..._..._.........$

Other Contractual Expense ____--.___________________,,----$

Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................I

State Funds Budgeted

_,,_,,._.__.,,,,$

Total Positions Budgeted

71,000 12,664 5,444 --0-- 5,000
525 23,998 8,000 --0-- 126,631 45,130
4

10. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services .......__......__..______.,,_.____...._......._......$

Regular Operating Expenses _,,_________,,--__________-----$

Travel

-- --,,-_.,,,,._,,.-,,.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______.______----$

Publications and Printing ___._______.________________._,,_._.____$

Equipment Purchases __...-..,,______._.___.,,,,...,,__..........$

Per Diem and Fees ..__.................__....,,..,,__.___._______.___.$

Computer Charges .__.___..__.______...,,....................,,..--.$

Other Contractual Expense ...._._.____._.,,...__.__.._...,,.....$

Intern Stipends

,,--------.-

$

Total Funds Budgeted

_.,,______.____,,.$

State Funds Budgeted __..._......._...__.___....,,_................$

Total Positions Budgeted

71,659 2,875 5,500 --0-- 2,000
300 --0--
900 --0--
31,000 114,234 114,234
4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ..-.............._..______.._..................__.. $

Regular Operating Expenses ........____.__.___..___......... $

Travel ....................-.-_----.--_.,,____-,,.........__.--_.$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,..._....,,.,,....$

Publications and Printing __.._._____...............,,.._._._..._.$

Equipment Purchases ............-._......__.____..__..........-._,,.$

Per Diem and Fees

..--.--,,.,,.-$

Computer Charges ____________________.__________.____________________$

Other Contractual Expense ....................................I

Art Grants .._._._.._...__.___..__.__..............-._-.._.__-___.___.-....$

Payments to Regional Commissions -_________,,______--$

Intern Stipends .._._......-...-...........--.__.____..._................$

2,509,934 238,128 100,350 --0-- 59,456 13,575 99,906 35,000 1,500 300,000
175,500 31,000

Section 25. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities ___.._.._.-_...-.._...........-..__.__..___.__..._-$

6,800,000

1. Grants to Counties -.........-..............__.__._______............$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................I State Funds Budgeted ................_._.._.._._._...__..._..-__._.$

2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000

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2. Grants to Municipalities _. Total Funds Budgeted ...... State Funds Budgeted ....J
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Grants to Counties .------.. Grants to Municipalities ..

4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000
2,600,000 4,200,000

Provided, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties and municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter.

Section 26. Department of Human Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations _..._._____.....$ 232,722,842

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ............................ 4 Regular Operating Expenses ..__...:.....__._......____.._....$ Travel ......................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...--........---.I Publications and Printing .................4 Equipment Purchases ............................. 4 Per Diem and Fees _______...___.____..__..,,______._...._.____.......$ Computer Charges ............................4 Other Contractual Expense ...._..__-._........___.........._._-$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ......._............___............._...........$ Total Funds Budgeted __....._._...__..........__.__..._____..__... $ State Funds Budgeted ........... $ Total Positions Budgeted

8,734,871 1,378,232
298,151 --0-- 156,266
20,975 64,609 1,572,000 105,000
190,000 12,520,104 7,824,448
660

2. Special Programs:
Personal Services ..................4 Regular Operating Expenses _-_..._________._-.-_____._.___...$ Travel ............................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -.,,__.._...._.---$ Publications and Printing ....._._.......__.____......_.._........$ Equipment Purchases ......................4 Per Diem and Fees ........................ ^ Computer Charges _____,,__,,.______..___..________._______________..$ Other Contractual Expense .................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted .................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................% Total Positions Budgeted

834,306 118,964 94,211 --0--
45,675 --0--
19,490 60,000 24,323 1,196,969 1,037,687
83

3. Physical Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ....................... ..........4 Regular Operating Expenses __-_.._..._..__......._..__-_..$

987,210 119,037

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Travel -__-.-...........-..._.,,..-......-,,._..-.-...-..-......-_.-...,,,,.. $

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._.-,,__........$

Publications and Printing _.____________,,__,,____.______,,-_.$

Equipment Purchases ______,,.__,,______________,,_.____________.$

Per Diem and Fees --__.__--_.___.__.-_-.__...___._____---_,,_.____.$

Computer Charges --...,,__-_._...._..----___._._________......$

Other Contractual Expense ____________________,,________.$

Total Funds Budgeted _.__...__..-___,,._..__.-,,___$

State Funds Budgeted

___..._..___._____._____._.$

Total Positions Budgeted

28,450 --0--
23,800 2,500
200 --0-- --0-- 1,161,197 1,161,197
82

4. Physical Health -- Family Health Budget:
Personal Services _-,,--.---_--_.------$ Regular Operating Expenses -_-._____.________---_~______$ Travel ....-___............,,.___,,,,............-....-__.____..,,.............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_-_.--...,,.--.$ Publications and Printing ______,______,,..,,_______.,,$ Equipment Purchases _________.___.___..________.___________.__.$ Per Diem and Fees -_.__________-_.__..______-,,_.___$ Computer Charges _----._._.-_-______,,_.---__,,$ Other Contractual Expense _....__.._.___._..._.$ Regional Grants for Prenatal and
Postnatal Care Programs .----------__-_--_---$ Crippled Children Benefits ____.- _._.___.__--_.,,$ Kidney Disease Benefits _____________ ,,__,,____________$ Cancer Control Benefits ________--,,_____________--.__.___.$ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits ____._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ____________.._._.__._.___,,_______.$ State Funds Budgeted ..........___......_........__...-...........$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,041,712 1,240,300
346,771 --0--
78,576 25,000 503,685 110,000 2,734,086
500,000 3,034,626
300,000 441,000 2,220,154 15,575,910 9,285,454
412

5. Physical Health -- Community Health Budget:
Personal Services ..----___............--__-_.__,,................ $ Regular Operating Expenses ....--.--.....--.....--.--...$ Travel ........_.__._..................___.__._......___..-_...........__....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........--.....___$ Publications and Printing .,,....-_.__...,,........_...____......$ Equipment Purchases ................................................I Per Diem and Fees .__-___.__............--___,,......._.___.........$ Computer Charges ............,,.............____............__._._.$ Other Contractual Expense ____.___..........-..-,,........._..$ Facilities Construction Grants ._--___________.--.__..._._ $ Total Funds Budgeted ....___...._,,..........................____..$ State Funds Budgeted ___.._..........__.,,......_.._..___.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,790,591 848,217 313,102
10,400 55,000 8,000 155,118 25,000 149,329 5,013,000 11,367,757 5,150,530
378

6. Physical Health -- Local Services Budget:
Personal Services ______________..,,_._--____.__._______..-____.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses _.___.__----_____.__._-----__$ Travel ............._..___..,,.....-_-_..,,_...,,....---_..,,......._____....$

5,493,910 570,223 550,130

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.--__--.,,-_--$ Publications and Printing .......................................$ Equipment Purchases ..............._..........__._,, ,,.._...$ Per Diem and Fees ................................... ^ Computer Charges ............................................^ Other Contractual Expense ....................... ^ Grant for DeKalb County Mental
Retardation Project ............................... .^ Grant for Chatham County
Mental Retardation Project ............ ....^, Grant-In-Aid to Counties .......^..^. ................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted _............,,....,,_.,,.........___.....__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 4,360 45,000
170,510 --0-- 147,649
97,300
92,800 9,028,977 16,200,859 12,834,320
447

7. Mental Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................$ Travel ._._____________._..:___._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,,,_______._--.$ Publications and Printing ....................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ..................................$ Per Diem and Fees ............................... ...^ Computer Charges ............................................ ^ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Benefits for Family Living Care .......... $ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... 4 State Funds Budgeted .......................... ..^, Total Positions Budgeted

1,157,479 150,267 130,000 --0-- 9,200 -- 0-- 24,200 100,000 450,000 975,000
2,996,146 2,377,689
94

8. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abatement Budget:
Personal Services ..........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ............................. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,_--__,,-_---.$ Publications and Printing ___-___..__.............__..____.,,,,..$ Equipment Purchases _______.__._--_.__________,,__--_____--__.$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... ^ Computer Charges --.---. ...... .......$ Other Contractual Expense ..._.........._______.___..__.-......$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... .^ State Funds Budgeted ...... ... ......$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,581,904 246,477 54,497 --0-- 16,644 4,500 86,720 100,000
2,426,938 4,517,680 1,283,056
153

9. Mental Health -- Local Services Budget:
Personal Services ........................$ Regular Operating Expenses --_.,,,,____-.--___--------$ Travel ....-.._.-..............-__-..---.....-.___..------.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..,,..--.----.--$ Publications and Printing ___.--..,__,,__-__-__,,____-__.--..-- $ Equipment Purchases ........................$

250,015 29,703 25,956 ,--0--
500 500

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Per Diem and Fees .........._._..__-.-_.......------___-,,-----...$

Computer Charges _._...,,....-.-.__..................____,,--._.....$

Other Contractual Expense ________________________$

Contracts with Day Care Centers for

the Mentally Retarded _____________ ______$

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs .........__.___..__._._........._._.___....$

Grants for Child Mental Health __,,___..........,,-___..._$

Grants for Adult Mental Health .........._.___._._.........$

Grants to Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded _______________ _____^

Total Funds Budgeted _.___,,_............-__.-..............___...$

State Funds Budgeted

____________ 4

Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0--
4,000
23,417,216
2,411,211 840,034
4,110,511
1,322,000 32,411,646 17,402,137
14

10. Work Incentive Program Budget:
Personal Services ___________________$ Regular Operating Expenses ______________ _____$ Travel ________________ ________________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.._____--__....$ Publications and Printing ____________________$ Equipment Purchases ____________________________ _____^ Per Diem and Fees _____________________________,_____$ Computer Charges ._...-.......___--......._.._-___..._...-.....__-$ Other Contractual Expense -_________..-..--.-_.__--_.-..$ W.I.N. Benefits ........................................................I Total Funds Budgeted ______________________ 4 State Funds Budgeted ______________________ _____$ Total Positions Budgeted

987,452 65,000 80,500 --0-- 2,000 --0-- --0-- 59,000' --0-- 2,750,000 3,943,952 394,395
101

11. Child Care Budget:
Personal Services _________________________________ __^ Regular Operating Expenses ........--.---___.....--.....$ Travel ___..-..........____..............,,-.......--..--...,,.........,,.___..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______._____$ Publications and Printing _____________________________$ Equipment Purchases _________________________ ___^ Per Diem and Fees _________-__________._________.__$ Computer Charges _______.________._____________$ Other Contractual Expense ____.__________________$ Grants to Fulton County for 24- hour
Emergency Social Services _________.____________$ Benefits for Child Care ......-.-............_.__.-....-.__...$ Total Funds Budgeted _________________ ____________$ State Funds Budgeted ._..__.__.__..........____............._..__..$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0-- --0-- -- 0-- -- 0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0--
130,000 6,567,230 6,697,230 3,575,151
0

12. Programs for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults Budget:
Personal Services ____________________________ ______$ Regular Operating Expenses ............._._........._.___...$ Travel __.____........_._._............___.......____.__............._........_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................I

5,914,481 660,132 473,556 4,112

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Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases .....................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Computer Charges ..........................................^ Other Contractual Expense ....................... ..^ Georgia Indigent Legal
Services Contracts .,,.._..,,........,,.--.--,,_,,-.----.--..$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted .....................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

89,335 32,500 16,600 260,000 28,230,677
1,000,000 36,681,393
6,124,532 545

13. Services to the Aged Budget:
Personal Services ......-....-.._...__..._....,,,,...._.,,_..,,......$ Regular Operating Expenses ......................... .^ Travel ...................^................ ............................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........._........_$ Publications and Printing ...................................^ Equipment Purchases -_-_-----.____--,,.,,_-------.----.$ Per Diem and Fees ............................... .^ 'Computer Charges ................_....,,-___..,,.....................$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................k Areawide and Community Grants ___._,,.,,,,,,_.,,.....$ Nutrition Grants . ..................................................4 Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................................. .^, Total Positions Budgeted

419,957 64,576 31,584
--0-- 4,200 4,032 2,100
--0-- 4,536
1,457,178 2,476,500 4,464,663
473,722 35

14. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services ________,,__._________-_______-____-_-_-__._____,,$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel _______________________________________________________________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _........_,,._......$ Publications and Printing .....................................$ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees ..............................^ Computer Charges .,,....-.............-.-_..__--.----.__.._-_..-$ Other Contractual Expense ............................ ^ Grants for Nephrology Centers ..............................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

845,903 9,264,982
26,347 --0--
9,500 1,700 16,740 225,000 45,080 185,000 10,620,252 2,878,908
65

15. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Facilities Budget:
Personal Services _____....,,.............--.----.--.____.___...$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................4 Travel ................................ ......^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ..................................^ Equipment Purchases ........................ ..........4 Per Diem and Fees ..................................................$ Computer Charges ....................................................$

8,279,542 4,398,891
135,704 25,588 12,005 200,798 127,690 --0--

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Other Contractual Expense ----------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted _----------------------------$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

275,150 13,455,368 1,760,990
684

16. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Services Budget:

Personal Services ._----------------___------------$ Regular Operating Expenses ------__..................^ Travel .......................................................^
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--------.$' Publications and Printing .............................--...4 Equipmnt Purchases ----------------------_,,_----.$ Per Diem and Fees ......................^...........................^ Computer Charges --------------------_--__----$ Other Contractual Expense --_.--------------_----$ Total Funds Budgeted -_.----------.--_------,,--$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

10,974,877 7,851,412 540,946
--0-- 42,536 153,117
226,424 --0-- --0-- 19,789,312 1,910,071
917

17. Medicaid Benefits Budget:

Personal Services ....................................................^ --0--

Regular Operating Expenses _----------------_... $ --0--

Travel ----._--------------------__.__----.------..$ --0--

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_----.--$ --0--

Publications and Printing --___------__------_..--__.,,$ --0--

Equipment Purchases ..........................................-^ --0--

Per Diem and Fees ----_----._..------_------.$ --0--

Computer Charges .............. ..^................ ........... ^ 1,900,000

Other Contractual Expense ------_.__,,________,,.$ --0--

Medicaid Benefits ._.----------_.___..------_----..$ 267,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted --------.___------------.----__$ 268,900,000

, State Funds Budgeted ..........................................4 92,256,200

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services ..__._.--------_..--------------.__,,$ Regular Operating Expenses -_._------------------.$ Travel .------.--.----------_--------_..--------___ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------$ Publications and Printing ,,------_----------__--$ Equipment Purchases _----------_,,------------,,__.,,$ Per Diem and Fees ------_------_----_--------.$ Computer Charges -_----------.------,,:--------.--$

--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,310,000

Other Contractual Expense .................................. ^ --0--

Cuban Refugees Benefits _--------------------__--$

100,000

SSI-Supplement Benefits ,,_..._..--.____----_..--$ 3,735,584

AFDC Benefits ........................................................ ^ 138,167,872

Total Funds Budgeted .------.--------_.----------.$ 143,313,456

State Funds Budgeted ......................................... ^ 39,577,036

Total Positions Budgeted

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19. Local Services -- Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget:
Personal Services ..._.._._..__....__._._._.._...__._._.________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____----------__________$ Travel ____--_____________,,__.__..._........__.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.___________.__.$ Publications and Printing __________________________________$ Equipment Purchases _____________,,,,.___.___.___________________.$ Per Diem and Fees ________________________._,,______$ Computer Charges _________________............_$ Other Contractual Expense ....__----__--___________.$ Local Services Benefits Payments Grants __._.__$ Grants to Counties for Social Services _-_...__________.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............._____________________________$ State Funds Budgeted ._,,...__,,_-.______--_,,.______.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 26,960,545 21,893,068 48,853,613 22,237,500
0

20. Benefits Payments -- Program Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ........._________._______._._____$ Regular Operating Expenses .......................__$ Travel .___.__.............____.___._.______________________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __________________,,$ Publications and Printing __.._.._..._..............._$ Equipment Purchases ......_._________________________.$ Per Diem and Fees __________...__..._..._..._..,,_,,_.$ Computer Charges ___----_______._______________________$ Other Contractual Expense ____--.__.____________$ Total Funds Budgeted _.._______.______________.$ State Funds Budgeted _______.____.._._._-_. ..... ...._____$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,761,303 633,083 179,000 --0-- 175,870 23,770 --0-- --0--
2,589,275 6,362,301 3,177,819
242

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ._________.___.___._______,,_,,______$ Regular Operating Expenses ......_._.._..........._...---..$ Travel .................................................__________________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----___--_$ Publications and Printing .._.__.___._______________.____.___._$ Equipment Purchases ......................._...__________,,$ Per Diem and Fees ________________....... _....._....$ Computer Charges ....__-._........--...,,.,,--._,,_.._...$ Other Contractual Expense ________.--------....$ Grants for Regional Prenatal and
Postnatal Care Programs ....._,......._....................$ Crippled Children Benefits ..........................__._....$ Kidney Disease Benefits ...___.____.________________________._.$ Cancer Control Benefits ...............--.-........,,...........$ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits .._. $ Facilities Construction Grants .........--............_._....$ Grants for DeKalb County Mental
Retardation Project .._..._,,_.....__...-..-......--._..._.$ Grants for Chatham County Mental
Retardation Project _______,,._.._____________.___________$

58,055,513 27,639,496 3,308,905
40,100 725,467 522,392 1,414,086 5,721,000 37,186,043
500,000 3,034,626
300,000 441,000 2,220,154 5,013,000
97,300
92,800

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Grant-In-Aid to Counties .......................................I 9,028,977 Benefits for Family Living Care .-.--.--...----........$ 975,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers
for the Mentally Retarded ....-........__._______.____.___._$ 23,417,216 Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs ........-........__..__...__.._____.___,,_.$ 2,411,211 Grants for Child Mental Health _____,,_________,,__________$ 840,034 Grants for Adult Mental Health ..,,.....,,._...,,......,,..$ 4,110,511 Grants to Group Homes for the
Mentally Retarded __....__..___...,,____........,,__......,,......$ 1,322,000 Work Incentive Benefits _._,,_..,,.___--_________,,______,,_____$ 2,750,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour
Emergency Social Services ____,,_______.__,,___,,,,_,,___,,$ 130,000 Benefits for Child Care .._...______.._,,..._,,_________.___.._._..$ 6,567,230 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts _._.._.._.$ 1,000,000 Areawide and Community Grants __________,,_.,,_.___-___$ 1,457,178 Nutrition Grants __________________.____,,.,,,,..,,$ 2,476,500 Grants for Nephrology Centers ____________________.__,,_$ 185,000 Medicaid Benefits ..........................--___.,,____.___.______.$ 267,000,000 Cuban Refugees Benefits ,,_.,,_______________,,___._______.,,$ 100,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits --------__._$ 3,735,584 AFDC benefits ---------___.____._._.___..._$ 138,167,872 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants ___________$ 26,960,545 Grants to Counties for Social Services _.____.__..__.___.$ 21,893,068 State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund ._______-_._,,,,__,,,,____,,__..,,.__,,____,,_.$ 190,000

Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless ap proved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said sub committees to be so designated by the respective Chair men of said Appropriations Committees.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $1,437,000 is designated and committed for 12%%. matching for Day Care Centers in the State of Georgia.

Provided, that of the above amount related to Per sonal Services in the Vocational Rehabilitation -- Faci lities Budget $234,425 is designated and committed to fund the 19 management positions at the Factories for the Blind in Bainbridge, Atlanta, and Griffin.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $500,000

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is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs.

Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health-Local Services Budget not less than $150,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardio vascular Council Stroke-Screening Program.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67.

B. Budgt Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions _______________.__.,,.__.,,._______.$ 144,531,667

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget:
Personal Services .........,,_._________....-_-..........-...___-_,,_..$ Regular Operating Expenses _.,,__--_---__----------..$ Travel ...._-__.__-__-___..-..........,,..........-..______------..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------,,_--,,$ Publications and Printing _.,,...........__....,,____,,----_.$ Equipment Purchases ____--_-_----__--------------------$ Per Diem and Fees .___,,.,,-------,, . ..$ Computer Charges ..........._.____-_----._..--......,,_._____..$ Other Contractual Expense _____-______._-_-_____.--_.$ Authority Lease Rentals ...................-.-,,---...........$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ..,,_,,. $ Total Funds Budgeted __.______.____________-_.___.__-__-_-__.$ State Funds Budgeted ._..__.._.,,,,,,-----$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,869,692 861,113 20,500 4,200 3,840 5,000 72,000 70,000 110,060 387,000 45,000
6,448,405 5,982,405
537

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget:
Personal Services .................--..................................I Regular Operating Expenses ._-.............._______--_--.$ Travel -------_--------.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.----..._,,,,..$ Publications and Printing ___.____.._____________________,,._.___$ Equipment Purchases ____.__-_----.---------------------$ Per Diem and Fees __.-..........,,_.-_,,.__--...--.........-..$ Computer Charges ________..__________________.._____________,,__.__$ Other Contractual Expense .._.___..__.-_........-,,_._____..$ Authority Lease Rentals _____________________________.___._,,____$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ----,,._$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,..,,_._-_.............-,,,,-_,,_.-....--.$ State Funds Budgeted _______.,,_.___._-.__-_-__------_.$ Total Positions Budgeted

5,918,948 1,346,965
15,129 --0--
8,750 10,215 107,000 82,000 15,070 513,000 150,000 8,167,077 7,786,077
645

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget:
Personal Services ..____-_-..............-...__.._-......--__.$ Regular Operating Expenses __,,__._----__----_------$ Travel ........___...........,,.__..__._-............-_.__-.--...--- $

4,685,618 748,524 19,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........_...........$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................$ Computer Charges ....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ..................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ...................................... ^ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases .......,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ____________._..-.. _____._..-$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 2,000
25,000 66,000 69,000 34,000 500,000 52,500 6,201,642 5,851,642
551

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel _________.__.._ ...........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.-------.....$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases _,,--..--._.--.----,,_,,.-----.-.,,$ Per Diem and Fees .............................._...........,,,,.._$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ....................................% Authority Lease Rentals ....._...._....__._.....__.._--$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ..........% Total Funds Budgeted ..._......-.................._..._._......$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,308,000 733,441 16,000 --0-- 4,400 16,050 40,000 65,000 --0-- 646,500 90,000
5,919,391 5,749,391
551

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget:
Personal Services -----_._--.___.._..,,._------___..._--.$ Regular Operating Expenses __._._.____..._____________._.$ Travel .________________._._....____.___.______.___.........._,,._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing _...._...,,...------......._....-,,-$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges __..............................................$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ........................................ ^ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases .......--$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

5,785,299 1,185,087
20,000 5,000 5,500 32,718 20,000 75,000 --0-- 853,500 52,500 8,034,604 7,522,049
779

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ......,.................................^.... ......$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._...------......_..--,,.$ Travel ._...._..,,_.._...___........^.................. ............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ........................................^

13,279,351 2,873,183
22,611 20,396 7,102

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Equipment Purchases ._,,__________________________________________$ Per Diem and Fees __,,____--._____.____._--__,,--___--_-__$ Computer Charges __.~--...------...............................$ Other Contractual Expense .......................^.. ____$ Capital Outlay ,,,,...,,___.,,___.,,_,,._____,,______.__.___._____$ Authority Lease Rentals ,,__________.__,,_,,,,_._,,_-_$ Total Funds Budgeted ........... ..^..........................i State Funds Budgeted ....................... .........^ Total Positions Budgeted

125,000 47,176 71,000 136,483 2,750,000 117,000 19,449,302 15,710,769
1,562

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ,,,,_.,,.__..____._____..___________..__,,,,_,,,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ....--___----------.......$ Travel ___.____._-------_-_-----.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--,,--.-------$ Publications and Printing ..................................$ Equipment Purchases ,,.-----__----------------$ Per Diem and Fees .........................................--4 Computer Charges ......................,,._.._....,,.............$ Other Contractual Expense ,,_-----_---$ Capital Outlay _.___.,,___.____.__,,._._____._...__._. __^--$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ........_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................................--.. ....^ Total Positions Budgeted

7,078,336 1,256,536
24,297 11,565
1,365 47,969 51,535 70,000 14,736 2,000,000 75,000 10,631,339 9,933,339
794

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:
Personal Services __,,,,---,,---------_-$ Regular Operating Expenses .._--_--_.----__--_,,----.$ Travel ........................................................................ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................... ^ Publications and Printing ....................................4 Equipment Purchases ............................. ---------$ Per Diem and Fees _--..................................--,,.,,-__..$ Computer Charges ........__-...,,_....,,.,,...._..._............$ Other Contractual Expense ..-..............-......-_..__.,,.$ Capital Outlay _.___.._-..................._.-......_-...-.-.._--.__-.$ Authority Lease Rentals .........,,,,_....,,..,,-................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...,,__.-_-.-................-.......,,,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ....................... ..^^^-.^ Total Positions Budgeted

9,910,000 1,796,054
30,000 --0--
9,486 10,000 50,146 122,100 892,065 263,213 794,000 13,877,064 13,422,064 1,098

9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget:
Personal Services ___..____.._..___--__-___-____-_________--_,,____$ Regular Operating Expenses .........._..__--._------.$ Travel .....___...-..-....-....-..-......._.._-_--.----...--. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -------------$ Publications and Printing _._______________,,,,,,._________.$ Equipment Purchases ____.-____._...____________________,,.,,..,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ..........................-....$ Computer Charges .^.....-..........................^...-.-... .$ Other Contractual Expense ........................^...^

7,473,369 1,408,766
35,200 --0--
9,870 31,095 81,289 60,810 420,825

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Authority Lease Rentals ,,_.,,-_.__._.._,,_-..._.._______.___._.$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ...._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.--._.._..._,,._...-...._............._.$ State Funds Budgeted .__.__..._..___......__.._...._....__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

450,000 172,500 10,143,724 9,616,895
707

10. Central State Hospital Budget:
Personal Services __-_..___________.___._._._._..._..........._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ----__--_.--_--_--_--_,,.$ Travel --..__..___.____....__.__.__..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--........--...$ Publications and Printing ......,,--,,..,,.,,_.,,........._.....$ Equipment Purchases .................. ......................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................-- -.-.......--........$ Computer Charges ...... ..-.....,,._.---.-.--_-,,,,-,,-..--.$ Other Contractual Expense _,,_____________,,,,.$ Capital Outlay ........................................................_.$ Authority Lease Rentals ............................................I State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund .................................................$ Outpatient and Aftercare
Drug Purchases ....................................--........--...$ Total Funds Budgeted ....-.......--...........-.-.....-..--.-$ State Funds Budgeted ...._..........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

42,697,000 9,647,655
52,789 --0--
14,408 292,365
91,492 360,000 82,875 2,925,000 1,284,000
183,000
112,500 57,743,084 49,855,909
4,893

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services .........................._......-,,.................$ Regular Operating Expenses .....-.....-.......-..-.$ Travel -.........................._...............-.....................-.... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................$ Publications and Printing .......................-............$ Equipment Purchases ..........--..--.---.---.....-....-.-.I Per Diem and Fees ....-.-.......-.............-..-....-.-.-.--..-$ Computer Charges ........_..._...................-.......-........-$ Other Contractual Expense ........._........................-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................-..._....$ State Funds Budgeted .......................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

5,940,000 1,327,516
15,500 13,000 3,400 22,700 33,200 8,000 8,400 7,371,716 7,295,716
621

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses _._.-_,,...................$ Travel ...........................................................................-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------.------$ Publications and Printing .........................................^ Equipment Purchases ...............-....-.--.............---.....$ Per Diem and Fees ......-................-..........--.-....---.--$ Computer Charges ...----....--............................--......$ Other Contractual Expenses .__...,,.--,,_._._._..........__.$ Capital Outlay ................-......-.......-.........-.....-...-..-$ Grants to County-Owned Detention
Centers .............-.---------.--.-------$

2,408,338 719,715 15,300 15,500 2,250 70,450 65,358 --0-- --0--
2,152,000
369,000

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Total Funds Budgeted ................................................I State Funds Budgeted ._.,,.,,............,,........._.......,,_..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

2569
5,817,911 5,805,411
298

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ---.,,.____.__.-----_______,,_.$ 114,353,951

Regular Operating Expenses _,,._.__.,,,,-,,--,,.,,._$ 23,904,555

Travel ___.___________._______.____,,,,._,,._.____._,,._______,,_,,$ 286,326

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.___..._,,.......$

69,661

Publications and Printing ..............,,_..............__......$

72,371

Equipment Purchases _----_------,,------.-------.--.._..$ 688,562

Per Diem and Fees _______._.._______._______,,.____.____.______._____.$ 725,196

Computer Charges ........,,.,,__._,,...........,,_..--_._..........$ 1,052,910

Other Contractual Expense .,,.........-..,,......,,_,,...,,_..$ 1,714,514

Capital Outlay _____._.,,....____..._.,,_._.,,----,,-$ 10,090,213

Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers ........$ 369,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..-....._,,....,,.,,...-........-._.......$ 5,545,000

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ____..__________.__.____.____,,,,_____.,,_..___$ 183,000

Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases .......,,...$ 750,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $48,000 is designated and committed to plan for the construction of a Regional Youth De velopment Center at Columbus; $2,104,000 is designated and committed for the construction of Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon ($842,000), Griffin ($631,000) and Eastman ($631,000) ; $2,925,000 is desig nated and committed to renovate the Alien Building at Central State Hospital; $2,750,000 is designated and committed to construct a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital; $2,000,000 is designated and committed to construct a multi-geographic receiving facility at Southwestern State Hospital; and $263,213 is designated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements, at the Georgia Retardation Center.

Section 27. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division

447,321

Inspection Division Budget:
Personal Services --_--_-----.,,--_--_------_--_-----$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_._..--------------,,.$ Travel -____._______,,.___________________..______.,,..,,._,,---..--_-_.__--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing __________________._._------__.--.$ Equipment Purchases ._.--_.--_._--------------------._.$ Per Diem and Fees ------.,,...--..-----_---------_,,.._$ Computer Charges _--._.,,.--..-----------__--______,,$ Other Contractual Expense ______._.__----------------$

361,100 23,221 60,000 --0--
2,000 500

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Total Funds Budgeted __------------------_--------_$ State Funds Budgeted ----.----------------,,.___------$ Total Positions Budgeted

447,321 447,321
30

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ----------------------------------f Regular Operating Expenses ----------------------$ Travel -__-_-,,---.-,,--_------_----_-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing ------------------------_$ Equipment Purchases ----------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees --------_------------------------_$ Computer Charges --------..------..----.----------.$ Other Contractual Expense --------------------$

361,100 23,221 60,000 --0-- 2,000
500 --0-- --0--
500

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Other Manpower Services, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund --------------------------------$

3,329,827

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:
Personal Services _------_.----__.----------_------$ Regular Operating Expenses _--------------------_$ Travel __--..--_...----._._--..-......------.....-..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------.$ Publications and Printing ------------------------.$ Equipment Purchases ----------------------------_.$ Per Diem and Fees ..------...,,------..--------------$ Computer Charges _--------------------------------$ Other Contractual Expense --_------_------.------$ Total Funds Budgeted .------------._------------.$ State Funds Budgeted ----.-----.--------------$ Total Positions Budgeted

14,223,661 3,679,740
450,000 --0-- 250,000 150,000
5,000 --0-- 400,000 19,158,401
345,000 1,140

2. Other Manpower Training Budget:
Personal Services ----.----------------------------$ Regular Operating Expenses --------------------$ Travel _--._......-.._.------_.------...-.----.-.-..----.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----------$ Publications and Printing _------_------------_------.$ Equipment Purchases ----_.------------------------.$ Per Diem and Fees ----,,.----------------------------.$ Computer Charges --------------------------------$ Other Contractual Expense --------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted __------------------.--------$ State Funds Budgeted .---------..----,,----------..i Total Positions Budgeted

1,065,985 40,854 15,000 --0-- 25,000 25,000 5,000 --0-- --0--
1,176,839 --0-- 94

3. Correctional Manpower Program Budget:
Personal Services ----------.--------------------.------$ Regular Operating Expenses .----------------..-----$

632,000 76,503

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Travel ............................................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........,,,,...__...$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases ,,.,,----.-----.,,..-,,.---_.._.._,,--..$ Per Diem and Fees .........,,.--......................................^ Computer Charges .....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................4 State Funds Budgeted .....................................,.........$ Total Positions Budgeted

2571
18,000 --0-- --0--
1,400 --0-- --0-- 45,000 772,903 772,903
58

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget:
Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund----.? Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^

1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ......--.....--------------$ Travel ................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing ......................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges __________,,--._-_____________..__.,,--._.$ Other Contractual Expense ........................4 W.I.N. Grants ...........................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

2,853,664 395,373 125,000 --0-- 8,000 34,600 5,000 --0--
2,697,598 1,000,000 7,119,235
711,924 232

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^ Travel -------.---,,_-_..____.___..--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................^ Publications and Printing ...............................$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .............................................^ Computer Charges .................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .................................^ W.I.N. Grants ....................................... .J$ Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund----..$

18,775,310 4,192,470
608,000 --0-- 283,000 211,000 15,000 -- 0-- 3,142,598 1,000,000 1,500,000

Section 28. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law ..........................4
1. Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................$

2,265,432
1,838,000 153,941

2572

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Travel ..............................................--...........................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -------,,------$ Publications and Printing ..........................................^ Equipment Purchases ..._......_._..-.._,,.-.....................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................--........^..-.^ Computer Charges ,,,,_--._______..--.._._..............--._$ Other Contractual Expense .....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted _-__-__.--_________,,,,,,____________,,_____$ State Funds Budgeted .................... ................^.......^ Total Positions Budgeted

57,500 --0-- 23,750 26,000 26,700
740 40,000 2,166,631 2,099,431
90

2. State Library Budget:
Personal Services _......._._...........--......_....................^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................$ Travel -.-..-.._._l......_....._....-....._......_.._....--...............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .---__-....-.--.$ Publications and Printing ....--.--......--~..--.-......--.-.$ Equipment Purchases .--._.....--..._..--..,,._--...------.$ Per Diem and Fees ........................................... ...---.i Computer Charges _.__--,,.-.,,__.--__..,,,,_--._--._--__._.$ Other Contractual Expense ._----_..--_--_--_.__--_.,,-_$ Law Books _._.._--______________,,____._______.______,,,,____-__-__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................i State Funds Budgeted _______._______,_.,,._.._._..___$ Total Positions Budgeted

126,000 5,001 140
--0-- 250
2,000 550 60
--0-- 32,000 166,001 166,001
11

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .----------.------------if Travel _._._............._......,,._.....__...-...._...-.......-....-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,.--__,,.-__--.$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ....................................................$ Other Contractual Expense ................................$ Books for State Library ..........................................$

1,964,000 158,942 57,640 --0-- 24,000 28,000 27,250 800 40,000 32,000

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attor neys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of
Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch
of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No
other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated
or otherwise available from any source for the support
and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose
for which provision is made in this item, unless payment
is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as pro
vided by law.

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Section 29. Merit System of Personnel Administration.
Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration (No direct State General Fund Appropriation is required) .............,,._._....$
1. Applicant Services Budget:
Personal Services -..._.._.----.-_....,,.,,_--.._--.,,----...$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ...........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------.--..._.$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases .......................-.......................$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... .......................^ Computer Charges ................................................$ Other Contractual Expense .......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .__,,............,,...........__..........,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted
2. Classification and Compensation Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...^.............................^ Travel ..................................... .^. ........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................^ Publications and Printing ..........._..__--....._-_,,_............$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Computer Charges ...........................................$ Other Contractual Expense .................... ..........^ Total Funds Budgeted .................:...........................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................I Total Positions Budgeted
3. Employee Services Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ......,,....,,_..,,........_................._........,,....,,..,,......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...............,,-__..$ Publications and Printing ________________--___---,,-_--_.--.$ Equipment Purchases ------_--__--_._------------------ $ Per Diem and Fees ...... ............._........... -,,,,_._.___.$ Computer Charges ......................................4 Other Contractual Expense ..........-....-..........-.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted
4. Training and Staff Development Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .----__----------------_$

2573
--0--
376,862 28,990 1,500 --0-- 20,000 1,640 2,000 264,500 --0-- 695,492 --0--
33
277,758 10,150 2,500 --0-- 28,000 2,000
500 49,049 --0-- 360,957 --0--
22
215,546 8,625 2,500
--0-- 5,500 1,200 700
100,000 --0-- 334,071 -- 0--
20
183,493 13,100

2574

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Travel .._..._,,....._._.___.._.._......--......_.---__.......-._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------.------$ Publications and Printing .._____.--_..__------______._--__,,$ Equipment Purchases --.--.._..----__....----..--,,----.$ Per Diem and Fees _...,,....._..,,_..-,,..._,,,,..._........._,,_.$ Computer Charges -______________________________,,__-___,,,,,,__$ Other Contractual Expense ________,,___________.______.--___.$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,.......-........_..._--._-.....-.,,$ State Funds Budgeted __...._.._-........,,...._-..._.....,,....$ Total Positions Budgeted
5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Budget:
Personal Services ........,,.,,.._........-.,,...-......-....._..-....$ Regular Operating Expenses -----------------------,,$ Travel ________1__ ____..._..______._.___._....._...-_.._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----....--._--.$ Publications and Printing ____,,_______________._._____._.__._,,$ Equipment Purchases _._,,.--_--___--__--.--------..._$ Per Diem and Fees .._.........-._..,,...._...._...._._,,.,,....._$ Computer Charges ._..........,,_....._._.._.....,,.....,,.._....$ Other Contractual Expense ......_. ,, ..--_. --------..$ Total Funds Budgeted .....-..........--...............-..-....I State Funds Budgeted ___,,___.__..______,,_____,,.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted
6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget:
Personal Services _____........_..........____________________.__$ Regular Operating Expenses _--------_.-----_----.-_.$ Travel ___..-......._._-..._....____._...,,_....._,,......_.__.,,.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --___._.----_--$ , Publications and Printing __,,________________,,________,,________$ Equipment Purchases -----...-.,,----...-------..--_-._--.$ Per Diem and Fees .......,,,,......................____._.....__,,$ Computer Charges ..,,-......-__....-..,,..,,.,,___-__.,,,,-..-.____$ Other Contractual Expense .,,,,,,-_.......,,_..,,..,,.,,_....$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._-.........-....-........__._......-....$ State Funds Budgeted ........___-....__,,.__-_-_.........,,.......__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,900 --0--
4,400 1,850 20,250
200 --0-- 228,193 --0--
14
180,970 13,870 1,575 --0-- 2,000
560 7,000 15,600 --0-- 221,575 --0--
16
91,620 4,400 2,000 --0--
550 --0--
400 1,900 300,000 400,870 --0^
5

7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget:
Personal Services .-.___.___-...-..---..........__..-...-.-...-..._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____------__..,,__..,,,,.--.$ Travel _.-.....-._.._.....,,__-_._....-_.-...-..._..-_-..-.-_.._.....__...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----..------.--.$ Publications and Printing ,,.........__........._,,._......_.$ Equipment Purchases ,,..--......----,,-...----..--------.-$ Per Diem and Fees ...,,....__,,,,........___......._._...............$ Computer Charges ....____.......,,_..--....,,.__._..,,._,,......____$ Other Contractual Expense .--.,,.-__..--_--...-----.--..$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__.-...........-_..._.____........_...$ State Funds Budgeted .__---____.____--._.__._.-__-___..__--_____$ Total Positions Budgeted

131,080 7,150 600
--0-- 2,300 1,400 300 6,000
--0-- 148,830 --0--
13

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
8. Director Office Budget:
Personal Services .._--....._............__________________.,,._....$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ... .........................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........._............$ Publications and Printing ........................... .^ Equipment Purchases ................. .........................^ Per Diem and Fees ........... ................................^ Computer Charges -----,,------___--___--___._______--______$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................^ State Funds Budgeted --.--_-__._._-________,,__,,-_____,,___,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

2575
107,629 6,200 4,000
--0-- 2,000 1,300 2,000 --0-- --0--
123,129 --0--
6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ___--_---_,,_-_._.__.__-___________.____..___...$

Regular Operating Expense .................................^

Travel _._________.._._._.______.___.___________._______.________________$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_,,___.._________$

Publications and Printing ____-_________.______..,,.__________$

Equipment Purchases -_________________________________________$

Per Diem and Fees _-_----__-_________________._._______-____$

Computer Charges

........................ ^......^

Other Contractual Expense __._._________________________$

1,564,958 92,485 19,575 --0-- 64,750 9,950 33,150 437,249 300,000

Section 30. Department of Natural Resources. Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources...._...$ 30,128,522

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services ........................... ..^

Regular Operating Expenses ____________________________$

Travel ...... ......................4

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__-____-________--_$

Publications and Printing ........................................I

Equipment Purchases ....--..... --...,,.___,,__..........,,........$

Per Diem and Fees ,,----_--__._--__..._....-.....-...............$

Computer Charges .__.._. ............................ ^

Other Contractual Expense ............ .................^

Total Funds Budgeted ......_.___._...__._..,,............_.,,.....$

State Funds Budgeted

.................... .^

Total Positions Budgeted

893,196 194,003 10,000
4,700 68,000
5,965 30,600 140,380 --0-- 1,346,844 1,346,844
68

2. Public Relations and Information Budget:
Personal Services ... ................... ..^..$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........................^ Travel .._-......__...,,............-......_..-. ......_....._.,,...,,_..._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..--.........$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ....................._,,....,,......_._.$ Per Diem and Fees ..-.-....-._......................$ Computer Charges ....--------.__-_...-.--.-.....-...--_....$

322,000 66,725 6,500 12,300
250,000 15,500 13,000 500

2576

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Other Contractual Expense ____,,_._-__._----__-,,--.------$ Total Funds Budgeted _..-------.-$ State Funds Budgeted ..._____._._...,,..,,._.,,--,,--$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 686,525 686,525
25

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services ..._....__..___.__.._._.._..___..___-___.-...........$

Regular Operating Expenses ,,__--._,,_--.,,------------$

Travel __.._. _......._.-_._. --._..___......_._.___.._.,,...,,._$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------__...... $

Publications and Printing ___..._-__....-....-......,,...,,..___.$

Equipment Purchases _______________________,,.,,_________.__________$

Per Diem and Fees ............__......___...__._,,.,,..._.___.______..$

Computer Charges

._......__.,,._--,,-.$

Other Contractual Expense

-----$

Land and Water Conservation Grants ___............__.._$

Recreation Grants _...__. ,,.,,,,,,_.,,$

Total Funds Budgeted .,,.....,,..______..__.._,,.....__.____.____.$

State Funds Budgeted _._.___.___.___._._.__,,__________...__,,.___$

Total Positions Budgeted

918,000 149,980 68,000
5,000 75,000 10,800 99,620 3,000 108,909 3,600,000 200,000 5,238,309 1,422,774
65

4. Unicoi Budget:
Personal Services ,,.,,,,_______._,,--,,$ Regular Operating Expenses .__.,,_,,__.__--_....--.--._--$ Travel ___-__,___.__-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____.__--------$ Publications and Printing ........,,.._._____-...___.........__$ Equipment Purchases .__._._.._....,,..........._....___._____..--.$ Per Diem and Fees ............_.,,.__._______..___.........._._._.__,,$ Computer Charges ... _._.._...__........._._..---_...__.,,......_.-..$ Other Contractual Expense _._,,..._.,,-__---$ Total Funds Budgeted ._........_.._.._._.._..___...,,.........__-_? State Funds Budgeted _.__._...........,,..__...-_..__.........._..$ Total Positions Budgeted
5. Game Management Budget:
Personal Services ........_....-..._.._.__._..___.___........___.___._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ....______.._____..._..--...__--.$ Travel .__..............,,.._._.__.._-_................___-___.-...--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...,,.___.____......_.$ Publications and Printing .._.__._.__._..................._____..$ Equipment Purchases __..............,,,,....__.___..__._............$ Per Diem and Fees ....__..._.._._.._...__.........,.....___.___-__._.$ Computer Charges -._............._,,.....____.-....__.._._-_____..$ Other Contractual Expense ._.......___.,,._______...............$ Total Funds Budgeted ...___..__....._...............___...____....$ State Funds Budgeted ................-_..____._.--...----$ Total Positions Budgeted

643,385 489,945
13,500 11,700 20,000 9,200 33,000 --0-- 8,500 1,229,230 482,721
51
1,323,000 522,913 16,692 176,400 15,000 29,800 3,500 6,500 19,267
2,113,072 1,161,453
110

6. Fisheries Management Budget:
Personal Services -_..-______..______.-_._,,_._._,,_-_-_-----$ Regular Operating Expenses ____-___--._____-----------$

1,382,923 578,590

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

2577

Travel ---.__----------------------------------.------.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------_--------_.$ Publications and Printing _------------------,,------$ Equipment Purchases ------------------------__--$ Per Diem and Fees ------_----------------___----$ Computer Charges _._.----_--------------_________------_$ Other Contractual Expense ------------------------$ Capital Outlay --._------------_--------------$ Total Funds Budgeted --------------.----------__------$ State Funds Budgeted ----_------__------------._------.$ Total Positions Budgeted

33,500 104,900 10,500 101,325
3,000 3,125 36,000. 269,000 2,522,863 2,022,448
110

7. Law Enforcement Budget:
Personal Services ----------------------------$ Regular Operating Expenses _----------------------$ Travel ..-.-.--__--------_..-..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------..._----$ Publications and Printing ------_------------,.__------$ Equipment Purchases --------,,--------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ----------------_------------------$ Computer Charges ,,_--------------------------$ Other Contractual Expenses ------------------.__----$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund --------------------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted --------------__------_------,,$ . State Funds Budgeted --.----------------.----------$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,012,314 873,650 52,600 162,500 29,400 157,688 26,080 --0-- --0--
27,000 4,341,232 4,159,548
244

8. Project Evaluation Budget:
Personal Services --------_----_...----_----------------$ Regular Operating Expenses ------_------------_--$ Travel -----_.-----_---- -__.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing _--------------------------$ Equipment Purchases ..-.-_,,_.-.-----__-.---...--..,,--.---..$ Per Diem and Fees ----------------.-..,,..-----....-----.$ Computer Charges ----------------------------_--$ Other Contractual Expenses ------------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ------------_--.----------__----$ State Funds Budgeted __------------------------------$ Total Positions Budgeted

66,900 12,025 2,645 4,100
300 1,600 --0-- --0-- --0-- 87,570 87,570
4

9. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:
Personal Services _.---.._------.----._------_..------._$ Regular Operating Expenses _----------------------$ Travel _..........._-,,.........----..--.,,.........._.--........___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing ----------_--------------$ Equipment Purchases --........------.------_----------$ Per Diem and Fees ._.______----------------------$ Computer Charges ----_------------------------$ Other Contractual Expenses ..----.--------_--------.$

33,600 6,875 2,500 3,500
650 1,065 2,640 --0-- --0--

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Total Funds Budgeted ................................................I State Funds Budgeted ...............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

50,830 50,830
2

10. Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..............._,,...-.._.__..,,$ Travel .............................. ..........................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____,,___.________$ Publications and Printing .......^..............................^ Equipment Purchases -..........._..-...................-_-,,..-$ Per Diem and Fees .._._.,,,,...............................____,,.$ Computer Charges ..--_...-..--..-...-....--.--.--.----------.$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Capital Outlay ......_....,,...........-..-.._,,.-..--._.___,,_____$ Authority Lease Rentals ._..__.._...------,,-,,--$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ......................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

3,896,000 1,916,698
50,000 228,600
15,000 265,890 24,500 --0-- 20,000 500,000 2,526,000 9,442,688 7,542,688
330

11. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget:

Personal Services .....................................................^ 496,000

Regular Operating Expenses .........--...----..............^

73,939

Travel .................. ......^................................^

24,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............. ...^ . 21,600

Publications and Printing .......................................^

26,000

Equipment Purchases ...............................................^

5,200

Per Diem and Fees ,,,,._.,,_,,,,...._._.........,,.-__.,,,,-.$

2,500

Computer Charges __.........................--_.......................$

--0--

Other Contractual Expense ..................................^

30,000

Contract with U.S. Geological Survey

for Ground Water Resources Survey ...............^ 202,000

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey ..................................^ 1,050,000

Total Funds Budgeted .......................................^ 1,931,239

State Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ 1,661,239

Total Positions Budgeted

33

12. Water Supply Budget:
Personal Services .--,,_..._..................--._--.._.--...,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel _..._......,,....._..-.-_._._.._._._---.-.----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................-----------4 Computer Charges ................................................^ Other Contractual Expenses ............--------..--..--^ Fluoridation Grants ..................................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................^ Total Positions Budgeted

498,183 42,741 27,459 --0-- 6,000 23,077 --0-- 10,000 --0-- 400,000 1,007,460 1,007,460
34

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13. Water Quality Budget:
Personal Services _....,,....___,,..------..------............--$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel .........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__________________.$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................J$ Computer Charges .........................................^ Other Contractual Expense ......................................$ Water and Sewer Grants ...... ............................^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ...........: ............ ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,443,000 95,430 40,000 20,000 32,000 49,340 3,800 105,500 437,500
2,000,000 4,226,570 2,976,570
94

14. Air Quality Budget:
Personal Services .............................................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel .................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____________________$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Computer Charges ................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ................................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .................................... .......^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,132,000 86,809 54,300 6,000 3,000 28,000 500 58,700 9,500
1,378,809 828,309 74

15. Solid Waste Management Budget:
Personal Services ..................................................J$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel .................................................. .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,_................$ Publications and Printing _......................._,,.............$ Equipment Purchases ........................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees _..__.,,..,,,,....,,..............._.__..........$ Computer Charges ................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................................^, Total Positions Budgeted

573,711 27,198 31,180 --0-- 6,500 6,000 1,500 --0-- --0--
2,646,089 35

16. Land Reclamation Budget:

Personal Services .....................-._.._.,,.-._................$

Regular Operating Expenses ................................^

Travel .......................................^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..____---.,,--.$

Publications and Printing

,,..........,,_,,,,........$

Equipment Purchases -___--._--,,------.---__ .._____--....$

Per Diem and Fees ....................$

Computer Charges .................... .......................$

Other Contractual Expense _--.--....--_--...-.--.--,,--$

154,874 25,205
9,775 14,000 1,500
1,600 2,000 34,500 --0--

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Total Funds Budgeted ...... State Funds Budgeted ______ Total Positions Budgeted

243,454 243,454
9

17. Heritage Trust Budget:
Capital Outlay -,,._.______..____._______.._____________.______..._..______$ State of Georgia General Obligation
Debt Sinking Fund _...._..__..._...__._..____._______________..__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........__........._.._..__.__.______________.$ State Funds Budgeted ................................___._....__..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,000,000
302,000 1,302,000 1,302,000
0

18. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and Construction ___________________...____.__,,$
Total Funds Budgeted ...................._......................._.$ State Funds Budgeted ................................................I Total Positions Budgeted

500,000 500,000 500,000
0

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ........................................................I Regular Operating Expenses _.................._...........__..$ Travel _._.........._....____...__..........._..........._._....___........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____._._______._____$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases --.--..-...-_.--...___-_--..__......__......$ Per Diem and Fees __..___._..._._......................_.........___.$ Computer Charges ................__..._.............................$ Other Contractual Expense ........................................I Land and Water Conservation Grants ........___.__......$ Recreation Grants ........._........................................_.$ Fluoridation Grants -....._.,,........,,..._.___.___....._.............$ Water and Sewer Grants .._............._._.....-__.................$ Solid Waste Grants .................._.,,_..._........._..,,...........$ Contract with U. S. Geological Survey
for Ground Water Resources Survey ._..______.__._$ Contract with U. S. Geological Survey
for Topographic Maps ..--.._-_.--__.-....--....________.$ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands
Development Authority for Operations and Construction --...-.--.-.-.--..-...-...--.$ Capital Outlay ............._.........._.__.._.__.....___.___...________..$ Authority Lease Rentals _....-.........-..-............______.._...$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund -....._..-....__.__........_....._......,,._.$ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority ........................................I

16,789,086 5,162,726
442,651 775,300 558,850 712,050 246,240 362,205 669,676 3,600,000 200,000 400,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
202,000
1,050,000
--0-- 1,769,000 2,526,000
329,000
500,000

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Sec tion or from any other funds without the approval of the

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State Properties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.

Provided, however, that none of the above ap propriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be al lotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be make prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources.

Provided, that of the above appropriation for the Planning and Research Budget, $60,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.

Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections ..._...._._.$ 3,834,644

1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services ..................^.................. ............^ Regular Operating Expenses _,,.____,,________,,.__.__,,___,,__.$ Travel ...._..._..................__.,,........,,....,,_.,,....__.......,,.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_.--.,,..,,-$ Publications and Printing --...--,,-,____...-..-.--_.___.__.$ Equipment Purchases ..................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ---.---,_.,,$ Computer Charges ............,,........-.,,_...........--..__.......$ Other Contractual Expense .....................^ Total Funds Budgeted .......................... .....^ State Funds Budgeted ,,___,,_,,___,,,,..,,$ State Positions Budgeted

2,506,447 548,066 85,000 4,900 45,500 41,776 37,820 200,917 57,500
3,527,926 3,527,926
191

2. Construction, Maintenance, and Special Projects Budget:

Personal Services .................................. ^

Regular Operating Expenses _.-_..._______,,__,,--___.,,___.$

Travel ._._-.........................__............._._,,......_.............$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._._.....,,.._._.$

Publications and Printing ........................ ...^

Equipment Purchases ...........................................^

Per Diem and Fees ........................... .4

Computer Charges ........................................^

Other Contractual Expense ......................$

Total Funds Budgeted .............................. .....^

State Funds Budgeted ........

.^

Total Positions Budgeted

184,418 45,300 20,000 4,000 1,000 --0-- 40,000 --0--
12,000 306,718
306,718 11

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .................................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses ........................ ^

2,690,865 593,366

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Travel .......................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .......................................$ Equipment Purchases .,,._----..--...--.,,..,,,,_,,--.--.,,_$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................^...........^ Computer Charges ........._...........---.____._____________________$ Other Contractual Expense ................................... ^

105,000 8,900 46,500 41,776 77,820
200,917 69,500

B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions ___,,__,,--$ 39,481,082

1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget:
Personal Services .......................................................J$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........__________..,,...._.__....$ Travel _--___.-.--._-.----_________.__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,__.,,--___,,_--.$ Publications and Printing ............................. .....J^ Equipment Purchases ....................,..........................^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................,,....,,.,,....,,$ Computer Charges ------------._.....,,._,,.--.----.--.--.$ Other Contractual Expense --...,,--._,,.,,,,.....--...__--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................^ State Funds Budgeted .,,..,,........................_,,.__,,.......$ Total Positions Budgeted

922,601 452,393
1,950 22,500
125 35,860 19,000 --0-- --0-- 1,454,429 1,122,629
83

2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ......____.__.__-_,,____--..-...$ Travel _-----------_----.__________...____$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....,,_-_--,,_,,-$ Publications and Printing ------.____.______________________$ Equipment Purchases .............. ............^..................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................................. ^ Computer Charges ------------------.--._--...--.,,...._$ Other Contractual Expense _,,,,................................$ Capital Outlay ..................-....__..........,,....,,......,,_.....$ Total Funds Budgeted _.,,_.._.______________,,_______,,_________.$ State Funds Budgeted ......,,....__.............._..............,,..$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,498,800 1,422,075
8,400 66,000
673 90,075 22,000 --0-- --0-- 40,000 4,148,023 4,136,023
227

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
Personal Services ..........._.--..--................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................$ Travel ...........................................................................4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--.--.--.....$ Publications and Printing .----.--._......-....-..,,----....$ Equipment Purchases --...------.----_--.....................$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................^..............4 Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ......................................^ Authority Lease Rentals ............................................^

2,582,238 1,111,100
4,000 34,700
1,000 83,525 49,875 --0-- --0-- 640,000

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Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

4,506,438 4,504,638
246

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel ----.___..-..-.-.--._-_-----____-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ........................... .........^ Equipment Purchases _.,,...-..,,....----..--,,.-.-,,.......--..$ Per Diem and Fees _______.___.__,,.__-.-_-__,,--.__.__..__.._______.$ Computer Charges .................... ......................^ Other Contractual Expense __,,........,,.,,,,..............$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,.___..,,__....._..._.,,__......_.--$ State Funds Budgeted ....................... ....^ Total Positions Budgeted

5,061,281 3,048,960
6,000 88,000
1,600 146,000 88,000 --0-- --0-- 8,439,841 8,304,841
460

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:
Personal Services ..................................................J$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel .............................. ..^.....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.....--..------$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ................................ .....^ Per Diem and Fees .................-.-..-------.......-......-I Computer Charges .----_----~~.....------__...............$ Other Contractual Expense ................... ...........^ Total Funds Budgeted .................................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ...............................$ Total Positions Budgeted
6. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .--------...,,........--,,--$ Travel .....-...._.................,,.-.-.--.---_-.-..,,...--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ...........................................^ Per Diem and Fees .......................................^ Computer Charges .............................................. ...^ Other Contractual Expense ._.--._----...,,.._.,,--.... $ Authority Lease Rentals .......^.... .................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................$ State Funds Budgeted .................. ...^ Total Positions Budgeted
7. Walker Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services ............................................ --^ Regular Operating Expenses .................... ...........^

3,654,400 2,174,700
15,700 55,000 2,560 243,000 124,000 --0-- --0-- 6,269,360 5,897,360
346
640,000 352,000
3,550 9,000
350 27,800 9,800 --0-- --0-- 100,000 1,142,500 1,124,500
60
598,000 376,000

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Travel ______.._.....__._..,,.___.___..._.....__............_.__.._.__...._._..__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -..--------..._.$ Publications and Printing ...,,......__.............._..__.__....$ Equipment Purchases ......_..,,...._,,._,,..._..._...__.....__,,$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Computer Charges ....................... ...............^ Other Contractual Expense __..--.....__..,,,,._.___._......$ Authority Lease Rentals ............................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted .................... ...^ State Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted
8. Kemper Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services ..._._,,...,,-.__.._.__.----.$ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................^ Travel ........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--,,_.--.....$ Publications and Printing __...-......_,,..--.,,$ Equipment Purchases ........................... ....^ Per Diem and Fees ............ .._..,,--.,,...$ Computer Charges ............_------....___.__......--,,__.,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense .........................^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted
9. Georgia Women's Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ___..,,-.._..._......._..--..$ Travel ............._..,,,,............._._....._._.........._.................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.___--__.--____.$ Publications and Printing ......................... ^ Equipment Purchases _..,,---------_.._----------------.$ Per Diem and Fees ....___._......___._..._....--.... $ Computer Charges --_----___--------_.__------------_---$ Other Contractual Expense ........ ^.. ............^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................... .....^ State Funds Budgeted ................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,450 15,000
425 32,800 10,500 --0-- --0-- 100,000 1,135,175 1,135,175
59
500,000 416,000
2,500 7,500
300 10,000 10,000 --0-- --0-- 946,300 946,300
58
841,350 217,150
2,000 21,500
400 25,500 4,100 --0-- 2,500 1,114,500 1,114,500
104

10. Ingram Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services .................................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ........................$ Travel ...........,,....._......................,,-...........__-.-...__.-....._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...--.---......$ Publications and Printing ................................ ^ Equipment Purchases ....................................4 Per Diem and Fees .........................................^ Computer Charges ......................................... --.....^ Other Contractual Expense --__._.___________,,..--_--,,_,,$ Total Funds Budgeted .................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

355,000 305,000
2,000 20,000
225
10,000 7,500
--0-- --0-- 699,725 699,725
58

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11. West Georgia Community Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services _-_-----_-_--__-__...-___,,-,,________.____.__._.___$

Regular Operating Expenses ..--._.........._...,,._..,,._._,,.$

Travel ............................................................._.4

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$

Publications and Printing .__.___.__...._._._._._._._.__.,,.,,._$

Equipment Purchases ,,......_-....-_-__......-..........._.__....$

Per Diem and Fees ................... ^

Computer Charges ........................................ ^

Other Contractual Expense ........... ...................^,

Total Funds Budgeted .....................................$

State Funds Budgeted ...........

^.

Total Positions Budgeted

650,000 497,000
4,000 30,000
1,000 600,000
18,000 --0-- --0-- 1,800,000 1,800,000
150

12. Glynco Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services ...................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel _-___._..._-_.....-...__..__.....__...._-__..--.....-......._..__..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.,,_____________$ Publications and Printing __._._,,,,.,,..__.___...,,_,,.._..__..$ Equipment Purchases ..................... ....__...,,.....,,......$ Per Diem and Fees .._..._........._.-.............._...............$ Computer Charges ..............................................$ Other Contractual Expense ..................................$ Capital Outlay ........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .........-_....._...-............__-.,,........$ State Funds Budgeted .................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,100,000 400,000 6,000 40,000 500 35,000 20,000 --0-- --0--
1,500,000 3,101,500 3,101,500
200

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $3,101,500 is designated and committed for Glynco Correctional Institution. Provided, further, that these funds shall only be available for expenditure upon said facility and real estate being transferred and deeded to the State at no cost to the State.

13. Work Release Center Budget:
Personal Services _______._______._______..__.___._,,._.__..----$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................... ^ Travel _.,,_.._...........-.,,.----.-...--...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___..__.............$ Publications and Printing ...................$ Equipment Purchases ,,_...__.----.,,--,,.-,,,,--,,.---------$ Per Diem and Fees .................... 4 Computer Charges ..................... .................^ Other Contractual Expense ................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................$ State Funds Budgeted _._...,,....................___......_-...._..$ Total Positions Budgeted

172,000 154,000
2,200 5,000
211 5,492 8,500 --0-- -- 0-- 347,403 347,403
16

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14. Andromeda Center Budget:
Personal Services ............_...................,,..,,_........,,,,_..$ Regular Operating Expenses _--...,,_..----._._....-_$ Travel ....__._..._..-._-._..-...._...._.....--....-----.......-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,__----_........$ Publications and Printing ...........___----....----_..--.$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^$ Per Diem and Fees ._---_._.__------_-_----------------_$ Computer Charges ..............................^..........-.......^ Other Contractual Expense _..--.....------------_,,--$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................^

31,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 31,000 31,000

15. Impact Center Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..........................--.......^ Travel .................................................................... .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................$ Publications and Printing __.____._.__.....-..-..--.....--.....$ Equipment Purchases _____,,.__--___-___--_--.,,_----,,.-_--.....$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ._._--_--_--.--_------___---------...$ Other Contractual Expense ----------.------------_$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................................^

98,488 --0--
--0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 98,488 98,488

16. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget:
Personal Services ....................... ...........................^ Regular Operating Expenses _____________________.........,,,,$ Travel ...............................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. ^ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ........................-.-_,,---_.,,----$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ Computer Charges ................................................$ Other Contractual Expense -----.-----.--....----.--.-$ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ........................................^, State Funds Budgeted ............:............................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted

185,000 45,000
1,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 231,500 231,500
20

17. Food Processing and Distribution Unit Budget:
Personal Services ....................................--..............^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ................_,,,,....,,,,..,,...........................--......--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ~--_,,--.--.--.$ Publications and Printing ..,,.............._.,,.....,,.,,.--.-$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ................................................^ Computer Charges --.--...._--_--,,..----................--.$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^

49,000 10,000
1,500 --0-- --0-- --0--
--0-- --0-- --0--

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Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ................................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

2587
60,500 60,500
7

18. Court Costs, Overtime, and Inmate Release Funds Budget:
Personal Services--Overtime .............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ------.,,..------,,,,..--_..$ Travel ........................................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._,,........._$ Publications and Printing .--...--.--..........................$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees .................... ......... ........$ Court Costs ..........^...........-......... ..-----..---..$ County Subsidy .................................................... ....^ Computer Charges _........_...__._._.___.._.._...__.._...___________.$ Other Contractual Expense .............................^ Inmate Release Fund ......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

50,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 110,000 3,285,000 --0-- --0-- 383,000 3,828,000 3,828,000
0

19. Pre-release Centers Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel .....................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ...................................................$ Other Contractual Expense ..................... ..............^ Total Funds Budgeted .......................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

534,000 263,550
9,000
15,000 1,000 159,450 12,000 --0-- 3,000 997,000 997,000
45

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ............................ ^ Travel ........................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases ....................................... ..^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................... ^ Computer Charges ...........................................^ Other Contractual Expense ................,,----............$ Court Costs ......................................................^ Authority Lease Rentals .....................................$ Capital Outlay ................................................... -4 Inmate Release Fund .................$ County Subsidy ....................................^

20,523,158 11,244,928
72,750 429,200
10,369 1,504,502
403,275 --0--
5,500 110,000 840,000 1,540,000 383,000 3,285,000

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is designated and committed for kitchen renovations at Georgia Industrial Institution.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender Rehabilitation ..........................................................I 5,914,044

1. Probation and Parole Field Supervision Budget:
Personal Services ............................. ^...........^ Regular Operating Expenses .............................^ Travel ..................................................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ................ ........ .^$ Equipment Purchases _________________.----,,-------_------$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................$ Computer Charges ........................................... ..^ Other Contractual Expense ........,,-.------__----,,.--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............___,,._.............-...,,........_.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted

332,261 28,156 10,000 --0--
500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 370,917 370,917
18

2. Probation/Parole Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ......... ............^ Travel ......_........................................_............__._...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--....--.........$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ,,...__..-..-.......-.-.......,,_.....-._....-,,-$ Computer Charges -..-....--.-...--.----.-----------------$ Other Contractual Expense ___,,___._...__._______.___________.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

4,177,047 342,760 308,000 --0-- 1,742 44,328 13,250 --0-- 20,000
4,907,127 4,907,127
386

3. Treatment Centers Budget:
Personal Services .............,,.._._.________._._._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ------.--------------$ Travel ..................................,,._.._,,-.......--.__......--...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____,,__,,___,,__$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases -.............----------------------I Per Diem and Fees ............................................^ Computer Charges --_--._----_------------------------$ Other Contractual Expense _,,,,_.__.----..--_....._._.,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

399,942 218,614
8,340 --0--
1,873 1,007 6,224 --0-- --0-- 636,000 636,000
41

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Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses --_--.--.----..___--------$ Travel ...................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.....--._----.$ Publications and Printing ________._______.-----.$ Equipment Purchases ....................... ..................^ Per Diem and Fees .......................................^ Computer Charges ..,,....-.,.___...,,_--,,--..,,....----------$ Other Contractual Expense ................._--...............-.^

2589
4,909,250 589,530 326,340 --0-- 4,115 45,335 19,474 --0-- 20,000

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles __._._$
Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:
Personal Services ..................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .----.................--.--..--$ Travel ............-....._-_._--..-_.,,._,,.--.-..-----.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---------.----$ Publications and Printing ................................--.....I Equipment Purchases ............................... .^ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................^ Computer Charges .....:.......................................^ Other Contractual Expense _--.....--_----------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... ...^ State Funds Budgeted .....................................^ Total Positions Budgeted
Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..............................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ........................... .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........--.........$ Publications and Printing .....................................$ Equipment Purchases ..,,-__............................_..._.......$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges -_------_.._._.--__--__----,,--.--,,----$ Other Contractual Expense ...............................^

449,262
423,878 20,684 18,000 --0-- 1,200 1,000 17,200 --0-- --0-- 481,962 449,262 25
423,878 20,684 18,000 --0-- 1,200 1,000 17,200 --0-- --0--

Section 32. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety ............$ 24,196,741

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:
Personal Services ...........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel .................................. ...,..^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----..,,.------$ Publications and Printing .......................................4 Equipment Purchases ............................................ ^ Per Diem and Fees ............................................ ^ Computer Charges ..................................... ^

253,847 22,600 13,000 --0-- 7,000 2,000 1,000 2,000

2590

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Other Contractual Expense ------------....--.--.._.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ------_------------,,------------$ State Funds Budgeted ----------------------------$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- 301,447 --0--
16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:
Personal Services ............................................. ....^ Regular Operating Expenses ............................. .....^ Travel ..................................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------____.$ Publications and Printing ----__------------------,,--$ Equipment Purchases ------------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees .......................................... ^ Computer Charges --------------_.,,------------._$ Other Contractual Expense ------------_------------.$ Total Funds Budgeted _----.------.----------__.$ State Funds Budgeted ....................................... ....^ Total Positions Budgeted

270,000 48,281 4,690
5,000 16,105 4,000 3,000 --0-- --0-- 351,076 351,076
16

3. Staff Services Budget:
Personal Services ------------------------------$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................. ^ Travel ____________ _ ___ __.... _._____..---- ______.______.._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------$ Publications and Printing ----__----------,,------__$ Equipment Purchases _--_------_----------------$ Per Diem and Fees __------.--------_------_------.--$ Computer Charges ............................................. ......^ Other Contractual Expense --__------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................... .......^ State Funds Budgeted ....................................... .......J$ Total Positions Budgeted

740,505 1,179,714
2,750 --0-- 25,400 11,107
8,550 80,200 --0-- 2,048,226 2,048,226
68

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:
Personal Services ....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ----.------------------.$ Travel .................................................... .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,----------$ Publications and Printing ----.....,,.._,,...--------._$ Equipment Purchases ------------------__------------.$ Per Diem and Fees ------..----------------..------..--$ Computer Charges -_-------_--------------------_.$ Other Contractual Expense --------...,,__..----.._$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,------.----------__----.,,------ $ State Funds Budgeted .............. ...... ....... .4 Total Positions Budgeted

15,422,336 2,039,908
86,748 945,000 888,103 278,929 88,520 1,175,854 --0-- 20,925,398 20,859,801
1,194

5. Mandate Training -- Operations Budget:
Personal Services ----,,.,,----.------_--.--------,,.--..$ Regular Operating Expenses _----------------.--$ Travel .................................................................J^

144,000 38,736
6,710

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................^ Publications and Printing ..___._._____._________._-_.____._.____$ Equipment Purchases _---.-_.-,,--..--.--.--.--..,,.....--.$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................^ Computer Charges .....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ............. ^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................I State Funds Budgeted ...................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

7,300 1,623 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 198,369 198,369
11

6. Police Academy:
Personal Services ................ ^.. ............ ............^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ............ .__.......:........ . . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^ Publications and Printing .....,,,,_.,,,,....................___._.$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ........................... .................^ Computer Charges _________._.____,,,,_____.____________________,,__.-$ Other Contractual Expense .......--............--...... .....^ Capital Outlay ..........................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

300,680 69,903
5,706
--0-- 6,980 23,500
47,000 --0-- --0-- 370,000 823,769 739,269
18

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..................................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses .................................$ Travel ........................................ ...4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................^ Publications and Printing ................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ......................................^ Per Diem and Fees ........-..._......,,...,,..._.........._..--...$ Computer Charges ....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ................................. ^ Capital Outlay ........................................^

17,131,368
3,399,142 119,604 957,300
945,211 319,536 148,070 1,258,054 --0-- 370,000

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Geor gia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Ve hicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Associa tion of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the Interna tional Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provin cial Police).
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $370,000 is designated and committed to renovate and re-roof the Georgia Police Academy.

Section 33. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System ._,,._..................

8,415,180

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Departmental Operations Budget:
Payments to Employees' Retirement System _-__-_..__--__,,.__,,_,,_____-_,,_____.______$
Employer Contributions --...-.....--.-.._..,,.--........,,.,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................I State Funds Budgeted ....._........__.....,,.,,...,,_........_..$

137,000 8,278,180 8,415,180 8,415,180

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Payments to Employees' Retirement System........^ Employer Contributions ..........................................I

137,000 8,278,180

Section 34. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission __.________,,..__$ 2,331,260

1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services _._,,__.__..___.___.________.__._______.___._.__..___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.---_----_._._..-....._..$ Travel ____...._.._.............._.._,,_._..__.._,,.._._._,,,,_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_------..__.__$ Publications and Printing _,,______._,,.___._-_________________$ Equipment Purchases ____________,,__............_____________..._.$ Per Diem and Fees _--__..._-.__.---___________.______.._______.____._$ Computer Charges _.__-___....---_._---____..-._______.___________.__$ Other Contractual Expense ._.,_--_,,..__.........__. _____.__$ Total Funds Budgeted _____________._.__..____________.___._,,..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ._.____._.___.___..._.____._..._...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted
2. Transportation Budget:
Personal Services ._..___-_______.___________________.______________._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._._______..._______._..____________!? Travel ....... _-..._ _____________._...._._.__.-____-..___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------..,,----$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases --.--.--.-...,,..-----...,,--.,,__,,....$ Per Diem and Fees ....,,....,,,,._......-_,,...._-...................$ Computer Charges --------..--....--........--.----...------$ Other Contractual Expense ..,,,,......,,,,,,_,,...,,_.,,.._,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ___________________._______________._._.,,____$ State Funds Budgeted .-_._...,,....................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

516,920 30,907 7,500 --0-- 1,500 2,300 --0-- --0-- --0-- 559,127 559,127
27
551,972 99,966 35,000 3,500 9,700 6,000 3,000 --0-- --0-- 709,138 709,138
44

3. Utilities Budget:
Personal Services ....___._.______________,,_._______________________.$ Regular Operating Expenses --.--...--_.-_.-_.._____.$ Travel -___.___.___.__..-............._-.._..__.._.__._..........._...........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._..._...._..._......$ Publications and Printing --.--..__..._,,___._....,,...._,,....$ Equipment Purchases ._...___._.___.....,,........................._$ Per Diem and Fees --__.._.._.-...-......_-...-...........-....._...$

805,316 105,005
43,500 --0--
9,000 34,000 104,850

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Computer Charges -.--.-.----------------....$ Other Contractual Expense _..........-.--..__.__....,,.__.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ._,,_._..._._,,___.$ State Funds Budgeted ___________._____.....__.____._______________.$ Total Positions Budgeted

--0-- --0-- 1,101,671 1,062,995
56

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services _.. ..........................^

Regular Operating Expenses ........................ ^

Travel ..............

^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.__..___.__._____..$

Publications and Printing ___________.__.________.____.__.____--$

Equipment Purchases ......................^

Per Diem and Fees ...................... ^

Computer Charges ............................$

Othef Contractual Expense

..-..$

1,874,208 235,878 86,000 3,500 20,000 42,300 107,850 --0-- --0--

Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions ................

^ 274,841,760

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services ..........................$ 227,692,000

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing, Per Diem

and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ...,,_....$ 75,314,500

Teachers' Retirement .__.___..__._._____.___.__.._-_.__-_._....-..$ 17,600,000

Capital Outlay _.,,.,,.,,..,,____,,,,__..,,..,,_..._.$ 10,000,000

Authority Lease Rentals

................... ..^ 22,686,000

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ___-.-....._-......__--__.__--_..__.___...$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............__.___..__.__--__.___..._--__..$ 355,292,500

State Funds Budgeted ,,,_,,,,_..,,$ 242,935,000

Total Positions Budgeted

15,287

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is designated and committed for planning of a Cancer Research Center at the Medical College of Georgia.

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,686,000 in F. Y. 1976 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental contracts as a first charge on such funds.

Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever.

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Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an ap portionment of funds to the various units of the Univer sity System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the annual lease con tract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing.

Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution ap plicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement Sys tem.

No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Govern ment, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended.

Provided, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget
estimate.

2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget:
Personal Services __,,. __._._,,_,,.,,.___.__._.-__,,__,,.-_-$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ---.,,------___,,.---$ Total Funds Budgeted -..-.__.._........__..,,__.........,,._______$ State Funds Budgeted __...,,__...,,._...._..__,,_,,$ Total Positions Budgeted

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:
Personal Services __.________.___.._.____,,_.______.,,__________._.__..$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense .-..............__......_.....,,..._-._...$

268,500
121,900 390,400 390,400
23
803,500
763,000

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Total Funds Budgeted -----_.,,___..___,,,,_.__.._._,,______$ State Funds Budgeted ---_-_-_-_-...._______._._______.__________$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,566,500 575,500 38

4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................I Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ..............................................$
Total Funds Budgeted ..-......._.._.....,,._.__.......,,_.,,..,,._.$
State Funds Budgeted ...,,.,,,,,,,,..___..,,$
Total Positions Budgeted

6,830,700
2,254,000 9,084,700 2,352,000
201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget:
Personal Services ....... ....................................._._...____$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ...._._.__.._-__._.___.,,_._.-..__....--..$ Total Funds Budgeted _._.___-..___.___.._....___...____._.......$ State Funds Budgeted .........._..__.._..___.._..._.____..__....__...$ Total Positions Budgeted

761,017
363,257 1,124,274
412,819 66

6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget:
Personal Services .._................................._.____....-.......$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense .__._.____..._..___.-___,,........-..........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................I State Funds Budgeted ......_.....-._..___....___.,,_.__..............$
Total Positions Budgeted

9,898,976
5,363,745 15,262,721 9,671,000
848

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Agriculture Experiment Stations, $250,000 is designated and committed for operational costs to meet price increases in agricultural supplies, materials and equipment necessary for research and to improve scientist man year support.

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services __-_............--.___--____.--..

..$ 14,304,624

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Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense __,,.,,...,,- -- --.$
Total Funds Budgeted .............................^ State Funds Budgeted ..--..--...$ Total Positions Budgeted

2,386,417 16,691,041 8,535,041
953

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Cooperative Extension Service, $120,000 is desig nated and committed for six specialist and three clerical positions and $100,000 is designated and committed for operational .costs of the Cooperative Extension Services.

8. Talmadge, Memorial Hospital Budget:
Personal Services ----........-.......____-_.___.-.___-_..-....$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ___.__________..____._-_________,,______--_$ Total Funds Budgeted ................... ..J^ State Funds Budgeted ....._..___.____.__.______..........._._..__.$ Total Positions Budgeted

16,532,779
5,274,675 21,807,454 9,970,000
1,971

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services . .

.. .......^......... . ...$ 277,092,096

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing, Per Diem

and Fees, Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense ___._,,.___._______.____________________._.___$ 91,841,494

Teachers' Retirement __..-._......-..........__...___..._..__...._-$ 17,600,000

Capital Outlay _....._,,,,__..___...--.$ 10,000,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................^ 22,686,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ............................$ 2,000,000

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .....,,,,...___..__.___.$ 6,499,750

Regents Central Office Budget:
Personal Services .................................$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense .................................^

1,662,400 390,350

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SREB Payments ............._.........$

Medical Scholarships ___.___.__.._..._____-.__._.___-___._____________$

Regents Scholarships .....................if

Grants to Junior Colleges _______.___._-..._..-_......-..-__._._$

Total Funds Budgeted ..........

^

State Funds Budgeted ...__,,_.....$

Total Positions Budgeted

732,000 345,000 200,000 3,170,000 6,499,750 6,499,750
104

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ... ......$

Regular Operating Expenses, Travel,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing, Per Diem

and Fees, Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense ................... ...^

SREB Payments

--..._.$

Medical Scholarships ___..__..___..._.._..............._....._.......$

Regents Scholarships .....$

Grants to Junior Colleges

......_.$

1,662,400
390,350 732,000 345,000 200,000 3,170,000

Section 36. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue .__._..._--___-__.___.$ 23,520,362

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services .......... ...._._....----,,,,----.$

County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA ..._..$

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................$

Travel ................ ^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____________________.$

Publications and Printing .....................................i

Equipment Purchases ___.____-___-_____,,------------------.$

Per Diem and Fees _______.___.___.___..-..,,.-__--___.___._______.__._$

Computer Charges .................. ......................^

Other Contractual Expense _______._-------------------$

Total Funds Budgeted .......... ..................... .^

State Funds Budgeted

-.--,,..$

Total Positions Budgeted

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services

.

.--

$

Regular Operating Expenses -......------.-- _-------$

Travel

...^

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..----._,,._-.$

Publications and Printing ...............------.....--........$

Equipment Purchases .........._..._.._..-_.____-._.._..___.___.__..$

Per Diem and Fees ...............................^

Computer Charges .......

^

Other Contractual Expense ..........-..--........._------...$

Total Funds Budgeted ...._._..___._...._..._..._.-___.......--._.__$

State Funds Budgeted .......................$

Total Positions Budgeted

459,000 436,000 762,172 12,000
4,000 165,000
4,850 19,800 35,000 --0-- 1,897,822 1,897,822
32
812,500 24,740
1,500 --0--
6,736 24,000
1,000 49,000 --0-- 919,476 919,476
70

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3. Property Tax Budget:
Personal Services --.--.--.--.--..-....--......--~-------.~$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel __...__.___.__,,.._,,..___.........___...___....---._..___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.-------,,_--.$ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases ..._.._ .,,..__.... _.........._----.--.--.$ Per Diem and Fees _.............,,.,,...,,._.__.._....___.____,,_._$ Computer Charges ................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .___.--.,,_--._,,--------.,,_$ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation .......,,...$ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ....................... i Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ._.--------------$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..,,,,_._____.._,,__________.-----------$ Total Positions Budgeted

800,000 24,442 44,600 9,200 82,000 2,775 46,000
1,100,000 --0--
325,000 1,250,000
--0--
3,684,017 3,483,017
64

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as originally appro priated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the Intan gible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act ap proved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be ad ministered by the State Revenue Commissioner as pro vided therein.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:
Personal Services ........................................-......--.....^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ............................................................. ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ....................................--....-.--........----$ Publications and Printing .........................................% Equipment Purchases .....................................--.......^ Per Diem and Fees ------------------------------------if Computer Charges .....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .....................-.--....----.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

769,537 71,252 4,000
--0-- 53,600 7,300 --0-- 310,000 --0-- 1,215,689 1,215,689
75

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:
Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .........._......................$ Travel .................. ...^..........................^....................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....------------?

347,000 7,244 2,000
--0--

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Publications and Printing ............_----_------------__$ Equipment Purchases ------------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ----------------------__-------__-_$ Computer Charges --------_____------------------$ Other Contractual Expense ------_----_--------._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-------.--.......--_----.----_$ State Funds Budgeted ----___------_------_------$ Total Positions Budgeted

2599
50,000 1,755 --0-- 270,000 --0-- 677,999 677,999
36

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $165,000 is designated and com mitted for redesign of Motor Fuel Computer System.

6. Income Taxation Budget:
Personal Services --------------------.__----..--._$ Regular Operating Expenses ----------------_..------$ Travel -....._------.,,.._--_--...._.,,------_------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --------,,_----$ Publications and Printing ----.----_----------------.$ Equipment Purchases ------------___------------$ Per Diem and Fees ----------------------------_--j Computer Charges -----_----___------------$ Other Contractual Expense _--_._----------_----------$ Total Funds Budgeted ------------._------------------$ State Funds Budgeted -------,,,,_,,,,_______----$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,268,546 146,733 3,507 --0-- 250,300 7,165 --0--
1,600,000 --0--
3,276,251 3,276,251
115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget:
Personal Services --------------_--.._.--_._..------$ Regular Operating Expenses --_--------,,--._.__.__$ Travel -..--.-.----------____..__-----,,,,----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------.,,$' Publications and Printing .------.___----____--$ Equipment Purchases ----------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ----_--------------____------.$ Computer Charges ------------.--------------------_$ Other Contractual Expense --------------_--------$ Total Funds Budgeted ------____,,.----------.$ State Funds Budgeted ----------.------------_----$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,583,000 195,508 47,000 110,400 13,500 3,050 11,200 50,000 --0--
2,013,658 2,013,658
119

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:
Personal Services .----------..-.....--.------------------I Regular Operating Expenses ----------------------$ Travel _...----------------...----.-,,....-.._.....-,,,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..------.----.$ Publications and Printing --------.--_----------------$ Equipment Purchases --------------,,.......-,,_--__--$ Per Diem and Fees .------------._------._._----._...|. Computer Charges ------------___------.--------_$ Other Contractual Expense ----------------------_$

1,800,000 241,726 5,212 13,800 261,840 17,740 300
2,115,000 --0--

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Total Funds Budgeted __.___.___.__.._._.-.,,..-$ State Funds Budgeted ,,_..,,_,,._,,.__,,____________,,___________.$ Total Positions Budgeted

4,455,618 4,455,618
207

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $500,000 is designated and committed for redesign of the Motor Vehicle Computer System.

9. Central Audit Budget:
Personal Services ............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................^ Publications and Printing ................................$ Equipment Purchases ........................................^ Per Diem and Fees .....................-................$ Computer Charges .............................................^ Other Contractual Expense ............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................... ....^ State Funds Budgeted ................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,343,886 30,636 176,614 --0-- 3,000 4,400
1,000
3,000 --0-- 1,562,536 1,562,536
94

10. Field Audit Services Budget:
Personal Services .................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ............................. ...J$ Travel ..,,.____.._..___.___.___.___.___.___.___.__..___:___.___._._......_._.__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................$ Publications and Printing .......................................$ Equipment Purchases ........................................ ....^ Per Diem and Fees ..........................................$ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

3,079,907 156,171 235,000 --0-- 8,918 21,300 2,000 8,000 --0--
3,511,296 3,511,296
257

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget:
Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ...................... ..^ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ............................^ Total Funds Budgeted .........................^ State Funds Budgeted ................................................I Total Positions Budgeted

68,250 438,750 507,000 507,000 --0--

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $68,250 is desig nated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the produc tion of at least 105,000 motor vehicle tags.

Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975

2601

Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .._...__..__.,,_,,_..._..._.-_-...-...-...-._......_..$ County Tax Officials/Retirement and PICA--.__--$ Regular Operating Expenses ..-------_--.--...---._.--.$ Travel ......................................... ......^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -.......---......--.$ Publications and Printing ................................ ^ Equipment Purchases --__.______....-..._------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................--.$ Computer Charges ......................................................$ Other Contractual Expense ............-...--...-.--.--.--...$ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation ....--.--.$ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ........,,-_-.,,__.$ Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ......................__......_._$ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund --...-.--.--..-..-.-.-.$

12,263,376 436,000
1,660,624 531,433 137,400 894,894 94,335 81,300
5,540,000 --0-- 325,000
1,250,000 507,000 --0--

Section 37. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ..........-.....-.........,,.._$ 6,132,605

1. Occupational Certification Budget:
Personal Services ............-.........-......,,......-......-._........$ Regular Operating Expenses ......_._..--_-....._.,,._....$ Travel .................._.............,,.....,,......................,,_.........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.,,_.----._----$ Publications and Printing ............................ ..........^ Equipment Purchases ........................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ......._..__......_._.__,,.__...,,..__._-__.,,...$ Computer Charges .-...-..-...-.-.--..........---.--........-....-_...$ Other Contractual Expense ........_.,,-...-...-.-.--.--.--.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__............._....,,._._..._....._......_..$ State Funds Budgeted ......................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,310,981 365,770 134,000 --0-- 33,000 21,000 85,000 --0-- --0--
1,949,751 1,949,751
124

2. Securities Regulation Budget:
Personal Services _...-.._..........._...._----,,...--....--.._._,,$ Regular Operating Expenses -__.......-----------.--..,,..$ Travel ....__.._...___......__,,__..,,.-............._...-..,,...-..........-....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -...,,..-.-.---...$ Publications and Printing ..........................__-_.__..,,.$ Equipment Purchases --...--.--.--..--._,,-----------------$ Per Diem and Fees .._.-_..--.,,___......--..--...------------$ Computer Charges --.--.....--.--.--.--.--._..----------_.$ Other Contractual Expense ....,,......----,,_.---------... $ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ^

208,666 24,233 5,000 --0-- 2,000 2,100 --0-- --0-- --0--
241,999

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State Funds Budgeted ................................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

241,999 14

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:
Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ...........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................^ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases -......_.._..--------_..--....._....$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ............................-..................--..^ Other Contractual Expense .....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

226,387 18,020 5,800 --0-- 3,000 3,000 --0-- --0-- 50,000 306,207 306,207
21

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ....................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -.____________..___._$ Publications and Printing .............................,,_..........$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees -----...._--.........._________________.,,__$ Computer Charges .....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

250,053 5,762 46,800
--0-- 200
1,800 500
--0-- --0-- 305,115 305,115
15

5. Archives and Records Budget:
Personal Services ........................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................i Travel ..................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.,,----..,,.--.$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ............--...----.--....................$ Per Diem and Fees .....................................................^ Computer Charges ......................................-....-..........$ Other Contractual Expense _._.......,,_...,,.._..._........_.._$ Authority Lease Rentals ...........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................................ ....J^ Total Positions Budgeted

1,103,177 109,751 7,500 --0-- 23,000 11,200 --0-- --0-- --0-- 815,000
2,069,628 2,069,628
91

6. General Services Budget:
Personal Services .............................. .....^.................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel .....................................................................J^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--.-------.....$

402,666 54,871
4,500 --0--

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Publications and Printing .,,.--..-.-.,,.,,..,,.....,,,,._....,,_$ Equipment Purchases --------------........,,._.......,,,,_._.$ Per Diem and Fees ,,,,--_----_--_--_--_____________,,_________$ Computer Charges --._--_------.--._.......................,,.$ Other Contractual Expense -------.......,,........_..._..._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,.._,,,,,,._.,,._.._.,,_.,,,,,,,,$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................I Total Positions Budgeted

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60,000 4,000 2,000 --0-- --0-- 528,037 528,037
32

7. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services ........---.--...,,.............._.......,,____..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._,,----__..__.,,__--._____,,.-_.$ Travel ,,_..,,...........,,.........__..__..-..-.-.-......_....._._..._...,,....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing ___._._,,_.__________,,.,,_,,__________.$ Equipment Purchases --...,,..-...-..............,,....,,.-.,,----$ Per Diem and Fees .,,....-...........-...._..._....,,,,,,,,.....,,.$ Computer Charges ------------------_----__.___,,_----__.$ Other Contractual Expense ........,,...__....._._..,,_.,,.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.___._______.___.___._,,____.___,,__________.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._._...--_..__._-..,,.._...,,..._._,,.._.._$ Total Positions Budgeted

439,174 50,977 2,500 --0-- 80,000 4,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 576,651
576,651 29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:
Personal Services ......................................_._..___....._..$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_.--____,,___----__--.--.-_$ Travel .....-,,..,,__.....-,,..,,,,........_.-.......................,,..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_------------$ Publications and Printing .._,,.....,,.......................,,...$ Equipment Purchases -...--......-..-........._,,,,,,..--,,...-._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...---._,,_-.........--,,._......-..-...........$ Computer Charges -- ._,,.--....______________________________ $ Other Contractual Expense --.....--........._.._..--.--._$ Total Funds Budgeted .................-....-.........-.........$ State Funds Budgeted .-.....,,_--_.__-.___....-..................$ Total Positions Budgeted

75,812 366,905
8,000 --0-- 15,200
1,300 3,000 --0-- --0-- 470,217 155,217
5

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ..-..................--................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .........--.._........._--.,,_....$ Travel ................................__-......_.-......__..,,.,,......-...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_.--.--.....--.._$ Publications and Printing ___.___.___..__.__,,.__-.___,,_____.$ Equipment Purchases --.-...--.,,-----___---,,_.--.--.-...$ Per Diem and Fees .......-_..----._--.........................._...$ Computer Charges ---,,------------.,,.--._...----._--.---$ Other Contractual Expense -....,,........__..,,.,,.._......_$ Authority Lease Rentals ........__..-,,......,,...-.................$

4,016,916 996,289 214,100 --0-- 216,400 48,400 90,500 --0-- 50,000 815,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $10,000 is designated and committed for a study of land lot lines in Cobb County.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $50,000 of the amount budget ed to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and com mitted for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corpora tions.

B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ........................................I

102,066

1. State Building Administrative Board Budget:
Personal Services ___,,_.__..__-______.__,,__._,,._-_-____,,-.--$ Regular Operating Expenses -...........-.--...--.--._----$ Travel ______________.__.____....__._____..-__..---__.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--,,_.,,__-.._--.$ Publications and Printing _............_.....,,............,,......$ Equipment Purchases ,,.,,.-,,,,....----....--_--...,,-...-...--.$ Per Diem and Fees ...._............,,..........._,,,,.................$ Computer Charges _-__.__._,,.__.--.--_._.___--_----.........._$ Other Contractual Expense __..--,,,, .........--_,,.,,_.--.,,$ Total Funds Budgeted -______.___.________.._________._._.______-.$ State Funds Budgeted .--__._,,.--..----.--$ Total Positions Budgeted

72,566 10,000 8,000 --0-- 5,000 3,000 3,500 --0-- --0-- 102,066 102,066
6

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services _.................._.,,..._......_..................$ Regular Operating Expenses --,,--.--_,,--____.___..__.--.$ Travel .......-.........-.-._.-.._-._......_.-.._,,...............,,.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._-....--.._...,,--$ Publications and Printing ____________________.,,__________--_$ Equipment Purchases ..-.-..._.._._.__.........._._.,,........_--..$ Per Diem and Fees .,,.--.._-...--.--..._...--._._.......------$ Computer Charges ----_-..-___------_._,,.-----._,,,,_--._.._$ Other Contractual Expense ..............................--.....^

72,566 10,000
8,000 --0--
5,000 3,000 3,500 --0-- --0--

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission.
Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission .......,,._.$
1. Internal Administration Activity Budget:
Personal Services ............_............,,..........,,.............,$ Regular Operating Expenses ......-.........--.................I Travel --_..---__.._..-____.____.____._._.-._.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----...--.--.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases .__..._--__.__.----__._----___._------.| Per Diem and Fees _--...--........._.._....-.--._.......----.$ Computer Charges ...._......._..........._....._.....................$ Other Contractual Expense ..._,,--........._._......_..._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......-........._................_..............$ State Funds Budgeted .._.............,,._........,,_..............$ Total Positions Budgeted

9,921,679
594,182 129,269 21,500 --0-- 13,894
1,700 500
235,000 --0-- 996,045 683,368
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2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget:
Payment of Interest ........._.............................._________$ Total Funds Budgeted .................... .......... ....^ .___.__..$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

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214,000 214,000
89,000

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget:
Direct Guaranteed Loans ............................... .......^ Tuition Equalization Grants ........................... .......^ State Student Incentive Scholarships ........_--,,__....$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................$ State Funds Budgeted ....................... .........^ Total Positions Budgeted

2,250,000 6,007,311 1,280,000 9,537,311 9,137,311

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget:
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships _,,_.________. ___._,,, ..___._.$
Total Funds Budgeted .......... .............................4 State Funds Budgeted ................................... .....J^ Total Positions Budgeted

12,000 12,000 12,000 --0--

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _.___,,______.___,,______________.$ Travel ....................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.----__,,_-$ Publications and Printing ..................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees .....................................................$ Computer Charges .....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Payment of Interest .............................................^ Direct Guaranteed Loans .....................................$ Tuition Equalization Grants ................................$ State Student Incentive Scholarships __..__..___.___._._.$ Law Enforcement Personnel
Dependents Scholarships ............. ^

594,182 129,269
21,500 --0-- 13,894
1,700 500
235,000 --0-- 214,000 2,250,000 6,007,311 1,280,000
12,000

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committed for the pur pose of providing stipends for training recruitment and counselor personnel in health career fields.

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the pur pose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to students in paramedical, professional

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and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of employ ment approved by the Scholarship Commission as pro vided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.

Provided, that from the above appropriation $6,007,311 is designated and committed for Tuition Equaliza tion Grants to students attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906.

Provided, that the above appropriated amount rela tive to Student Incentive Scholarships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needsbased scholarships to first-year and to second-year undergraduate students as provided by applicable State and federal law, provided, however, that Georgia veteran students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Scholarships. Provided, further, that until the Student Incentive Scholarship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for sum mer term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period study in other postsecondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such insti tution.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Tuition Equalization Grants, $511,562 is designated and committed to raise grants to $500 for freshmen only, and that no such Tuition Equalization Grant shall be awarded to graduate students.

Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation Committee:
Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee --.--.....----_.....,,___,,.....$

468,456

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
Soil and Water Conservation Committee Budget:
Personal Services --..---____----...--.,,___-...___________-.._.._$ Regular Operating Expenses -________.--___________.--_____$ Travel ............................_........._._._._.........._..__......_J Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..----__----_$ Publications and Printing --_._.____.,,,,.._,,_______----__$ Equipment Purchases ,,-.--.----..___-.--._..,,,,.._--._..$ Per Diem and Fees _..__....._..-_.-.__.......__.,,...........$ Computer Charges ----__._-__-._---___--_--_--_._--_--_..$ Other Contractual Expense ........_....,,........_......_..$ Total Funds Budgeted ._._...--............,,_,,_..___--______$ State Funds Budgeted ..........-......,,.....,,,,..,,___........$ Total Positions Budgeted

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159,181 44,703 25,400 --0--
3,355 600
98,630 --0-- 136,587 468,456 468,456
11

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .-........--.....-...._...,,...,,_..._--.-....$ Regular Operating Expenses .----...----._--.----_$ Travel _______.__.___________._,,___..____,,_.__.____.______.__,,.___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.._...._.,,.,,,,..,,$ Publications and Printing ............__..,,_..__.__.__..$ Equipment Purchases ,,,,--------_----_-_.--_------.$ Per Diem and Fees _...._......_-._....___..........._._.._..$ Computer Charges ._.....___.._..__.._._.,,.._....._._.$ Other Contractual Expense _._....._.........._,,._.,,...$

159,181 44,703 25,400 --0-- 3,355
600 98,630 --0-- 136,587

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System _........_.$
Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services ............-.._._..,,_..-..........:......-._.._$ Regular Operating Expenses ......_--.--.----..----_.-.$ Travel ______...____________._________-...._______-___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_--__.------_$ Publications and Printing .................._.._...__.......$ Equipment Purchases .....--.-.-.---.,,..-..--.....--.__--.--.$ Per Diem and Fees .._...__................_.................._..._..$ Computer Charges -.........................._-._...._..........--..$ Other Contractual Expense --.........--_...--.....-----._$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems.._.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-.............._...._..._...........-.......$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................I Total Positions Budgeted

980,265
504,532 47,390 16,000 --0-- 12,000
6,123 63,250 175,000 --0-- 980,265 1,804,560 980,265
40

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services .....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ........__._-.---....-._.--.....$ Travel .._...._....__-.........._......_........._......._.__..__..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _........----....$ Publications and Printing ._............--..._...,,.._........$ Equipment Purchases _._.________________________________--_______.$

504,532 47,390 16,000 --0-- 12,000
6,123

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Per Diem and Fees _.______________._._______________________..._.____$ Computer Charges _______._..________,,___________________.________,,.__$ Other Contractual Expense --,,_,,.------.--....,,--_....| Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ...,,.,,_...$

63,250 175,000 --0-- 980,265

Section 41. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation _._.....__..$ 261,168,983

1. Planning and Construction Budget:

Personal Services ....................... ...................J^ 53,732,968

Regular Operating Expenses _______.______,,___---_-____..__.$ 4,997,874

Travel __.__.___............__....-$ 1,882,650

Motor Vehicle. Equipment Purchases .._.,,____.._.._,,._$

--0--

Publications and Printing ...........................^ 197,066

Equipment Purchases ...............................^ 140,200

Per Diem'and Fees ..............................................^

--0--

Computer Charges .............................................. ^

--0--

Other Contractual Expense -._._...___.,,_._,,.-._.............$ 5,670,854

Capital Outlay ...............................^ 170,755,097

State of Georgia General Obligation

Debt Sinking Fund ................................... .^ 8,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ....................................... ....^ 245,376,709

State Funds Budgeted ..........................$ 106,606,624

Total Positions Budgeted

3,842

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget:
Personal Services ....................................... ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ........................ ^, Travel ......_..........................._.............,,.,,___....................? Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.-......--.....$ Publications and Printing _.,,.........._,,._......,,.._.._..$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ________________________________..__,,________.$ Computer Charges .....................................$ Other Contractual Expense .................. .........^ Capital Outlay ................................................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted ___________._______,,_,,__,,_.___._______.__..$ State Funds Budgeted ........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

32,674,560 20,604,337
450,600 --0-- 12,184 --0-- --0-- --0-- 900,000 31,876,977 86,518,658 86,518,658
3,851

3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals_^._$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................^,

27,408,889
5,582,775 32,991,664 32,991,664

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget:
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __....--____--____-$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Capital Outlay .......................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,,,....._._.........__._...._,,._....._$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^

2,372,471 1,542,059
437,000 4,351,530 3,800,000

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5. Assistance to Counties Budget:
Grants to Counties .............................$ Total Funds Budgeted __.._._....,,............,,....._,,.........$ State Funds Budgeted .............. .....^

9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:
Personal Services .............................. ................^ Regular Operating Expenses ............................... ^ Travel ........................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing .._..._.....__......._..._..__..._...__._.$ Equipment Purchases ........................... .^ Per Diem and Fees ........................... .^ Computer Charges ................................^ Other Contractual Expense _..__.._...,,......................$ Total Funds Budgeted _._.__________.___.....___________..,,_._____.$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted

132,837 71,639 15,000 --0-- 15,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 234,476 234,476
8

7. Administration Budget:

Personal Services ..........................$

Regular Operating Expenses

............ ..^

Travel ................................................................ J$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.....--.,,,,....$

Publications and Printing .................................$

Equipment Purchases --__.__-___--.--_--_,,___.______,,__,,______$

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................I

Computer Charges .....................................................^

Other Contractual Expense ....................................I

Total Funds Budgeted __..._......_...__.......................__...$

State Funds Budgeted

..

.$

Total Positions Budgeted

5,858,568 2,608,581
323,678 --0-- 424,475 --0-- 11,200 1,389,863 165,200 10,781,565 10,781,565
353

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing De partment of Transportation budgets shall be in conform ity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Para graph IV of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the Fiscal Division of the Depart ment of Administrative Services in the immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax recevied by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the immediately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation pay able in lieu of the amount appropriated herein.

Provided, however, that objects for Activities fi nanced by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Con-

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struction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the De partment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appro priated for new authority lease rentals to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

For State matching participation in costs of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Gov ernment, including all costs items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto pro vided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices authorized by law. Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the Depart ment of Transportation may add, delete and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal aid program. Provided, further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate System with regard to completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for the letting and execution of highway contracts essential to and in cluded in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Adminis
trative Services and constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Transportation.

For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and

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the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for appropria tions to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual
debt service requirements on new General Obligation debt to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used
and is herein specifically appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service require ments on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges. Provided, further, that in the event the Georgia State Financing and Investment Com mission, for any reason, should decide not to use the General Obligation procedures established by the Consti tution to finance said new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges, the same excess amount is then designated and specifically ap propriated for additional Authority lease rentals to the Georgia Highway Authority to permit the issuance of new Authority bonds to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law.

For appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for annual debt service requirements on General Obligation Debt to finance an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 in principal amount for a new program for advance construction of interstate highway systems. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.

For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transportation.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received

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under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transporta tion, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget:

Grants to Municipalities ............. ^

Total Funds Budgeted

......................$

State Funds Budgeted ........................................^

9,317,000 9,317,000
9,317,000

For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the municipality, designated by such author ity, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds re ceived under this Section have been expended in accor dance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Adminis trative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to deter mine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipal ity in any future year.

Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.

9. Air Transportation Budget:
Personal Services ...................................... ........^......^ Regular Operating Expenses --_--___,,_------_--..._.__$ Travel ..................................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._......__.........$ Publications and Printing ....................,,_.___,,...___.,,..$ Equipment Purchases ...........................................^
Per Diem and Fees ....................................$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ..............-.-----------...$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................$
State Funds Budgeted ...................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

307,040 355,500
7,000 38,000
500
8,500
1,000

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10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget:
Personal Services ,,..._..___..-__.._.____.. ,,,,......,,.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ----......----..........___.....$ Travel ............................................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...............,,..,,.$ Publications and Printing ................ ....^ Equipment Purchases ..............................^ Per Diem and Fees ...,,..............._._......-.....,,_....___..$ Computer Charges --.,,..,,......_.__---_.,,,,.._._............._,,_$ Other Contractual Expense .................... .^ Capital Outlay ,,.-..,,__.$ Mass Transit Grants ......................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ........................$ Total Positions Budgeted

206,094 22,449 20,000 --0-- 15,700 5,200 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 410,000 679,443 679,443 17

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget:
Harbor Maintenance Payments ...--------..$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._..-..._._._.-..-......_._......_..__......$ State Funds Budgeted ----.---...,,.___$

430,000 430,000 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services ........................................$

Regular Operating Expenses ............

.^

Travel __..._.._............._.--.._..___$

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.._.._.............$

Publications and Printing ......................... ..^,

Equipment Purchases

................$

92,912,067 28,660,380
2,698,928 2,410,471
664,925 1,695,959

Per Diem and Fees ................................ ^

12,200

Computer Charges ............................ ..^ 1,389,863

Other Contractual Expense .........._.............,,...,,..__...$ 6,736,054

Capital Outlay ...........................^ 203,069,074

Mass Transit Grants ................................. ^ 410,000

Grants to Municipalities ......$ 9,317,000

Harbor Maintenance Payments _____,,..__.___.___._..____,,_.$ 430,000

Grants to Counties ......................^ 9,317,013

Authority Lease Rentals

............

.^ 27,408,889

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ................. 4 13,582,775

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation services, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance.

Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Transporta tion service income as is required to maintain and up grade the quality of its equipment.

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Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12% % of an individual airport project when matching both FAA and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund participation. Provided, further, that the Department of Transporta tion is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds at 100% of the total cost of an individual airport project for airports owned by the State of Georgia.
Provided, that the entire amount of the above alloca tion for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service.
Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service_._...-_$
1. Veterans Assistance Budget:
Personal Services ___________.___.___.___________.__.______..,,___.____$ Regular Operating Expenses ..............-,,---....--....'% Travel .......................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ............................. ......^ Equipment Purchases _.._.--...--.--.....----------------$ Per Diem and Fees ._._______________________________.,,__-_______--$ Computer Charges ....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ..............-....................$ Grants to Confederate Widows ............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ...^ State Funds Budgeted .................................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted
2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility-- Milledgeville Budget:
Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital __..._-----.---$
Total Funds Budgeted ............................ .^ State Funds Budgeted _.__._..__.._..--$

5,779,584
1,957,249 151,800 65,800 --0-- 22,000 37,500 10,100 385 --0-- 21,152
2,265,986 2,017,005
179
3,800,695 3,800,695 2,414,425

3. Veterans Nursing Home-- Augusta Budget:
Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ............................$
Other Contractual Expense .......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........_..............-..................,,-$ State Funds Budgeted .................................... ...^

1,732,454 --0--
1,732,454 1,348,154

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ........................................................$ 1,957,249

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Regular Operating Expenses --_______.__,,--..._.___.,,..____$ Travel ......................................_,,...........,,..__................_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______.________,,_,,_$ Publications and Printing ....................................^ Equipment Purchases _______,,_,,,,__.__._______.______.$ Per Diem and Fees ............,,_....._,,.........__........,,....--.$ Computer Charges ....._.._......._.,,._..._.........___...,,_.....$ Other Contractual Expense ____,,.___._____________,,.--____.___.$ Grants to Confederate Widows --_____-_.._______._._.___.___.$ Operating Expense/Payments to
Central State Hospital ..,,--,,-$ Operating Expense/Payments to
Medical College of Georgia .........__......._..._.._.._...$

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151,800 65,800 --0-- 22,000 37,500 10,100 385 --0-- 21,152
3,800,695
1,732,454

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $29,520 is designated and committed to furnish and equip nine day rooms in the Cabiness Building at Central State Hospital.

Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board ,,..__..$

1,522,946

Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services ...................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel _..._._.___....__.._..._._..__.__......_._._._._______...._-_,,_,,_.._.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ....................................$ Equipment Purchases .............................. .......4 Per Diem and Fees .........................................^ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted

1,304,700 157,746 25,500 --0-- 13,000 13,000 9,000 --0-- --0--
1,522,946 1,522,946
90

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services ................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................--.,,..--.---$ Travel ___..._______._.___._..._.________________________._,,.-___._-_---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................$ Publications and Printing .__.___.._..,,...............__._-_-$ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............................................^ Computer Charges -.....,,....--------------------------.$

1,304,700 157,746 25,500 --0-- 13,000 13,000 9,000 --0--

Section 44. For pay raises for school-- teachers, school bus drivers, academic and nonacademic personnel of the University System of Georgia and State employees --.--... ... ...-- --$

56,304,705

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Section 45. For grants to counties for road construction and maintenance as provided in House Bill 1 of the regular 1975 session ............................................I

35,000,000

Section 46. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No whole sale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a refund
covering shrinkage in the process of retailing motor fuel as authorized by Act of Georgia General Assembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing motor fuel.

Section 47. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby ap propriated payable to each department, agency, or insti tution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the pay ments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the afore said constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the depart ment, agency or institution involved, an amount suf ficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropria tions.

The General Assembly declares that the sums here by appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds.

Section 48. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gov ernor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1975 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; pro-

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vided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the conditions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital out lay funds beyond fiscal year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meet ing called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expenditures by object class of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amendments properly ap proved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report contains no recom mendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget contain ing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 49. Wherever in this Act the term "Budget Unit Object Classes" is used, it shall mean that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Budget Report for F.Y. 1976 submitted to the 1975 Georgia General Assembly.
Section 50. The Director of the Budget shall deter mine the appropriations contained in this Act to which the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in this Act shall apply. It is the intent of this General Assembly, however, that to the greatest extent feasible, such Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be applied to capital outlay and other items of a nonrecurring nature.
Section 51. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office

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of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the State.
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1976 '.__._.______._.____._.._.._____.___________.____$1,960,919,489.62
Section 52. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 53. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The Speaker dissolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 170, designating Representative Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman, Representative Harris of the 8th, reported HB 170 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by Committee substitute.

By unanimous consent, the Clerk was directed to correct a typographical error as follows:

On Committee substitute, change figure allotted to Public Library Materials from $1,973,998.00 to $1,813,998.00 and by inserting a new Object Class as follows:
Talking Book Centers ___.-.................-,,..-_._..__.....,,......-.........._.._..__..._ $160,000.00.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Vaughn of the 57th and others move to amend the Committee Substitute to HB 170 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the State Board of Education in Section 16-A relating to Fiscal Year 1975-76 the figure $6,505,000 and by decreasing object classes as listed below:

p. 33, lines 17-18 p. 33, line 28 p. 33, line 34 p. 33, lines 24-25 p. 35, lines 11-12 p. 35, lines 13^14 p. 35, lines 7-8

Elementary Instructional Specialists (Sec. 12) $-2,158,925

Sick and Personal Leave

-21,825

Teacher Retirement

-189,338

Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)

-966,834

Area Vocational Technical Schools

--726,050

Area Vocational Technical Schools--Construction -1,842,028

Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25)

-600,000

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And by removing from the State funds budgeted for Section 16-B the figure $1,495,000

and by decreasing object classes as listed below:

p. 48, line 11

Capital Outlay

$-1,495,000

And by adding to the State funds budgeted for the State Board of Education in Section 16-A the figure $8,000,000, and by changing the object class to read as follows:

p. 34, line 22

Selective Pre-school Development

$14,647,580

And by deleting the following language on p. 49, beginning with line 29 and continuing through p. 50, line 4: "Provided, that of the above appropriation for department operations, relative to Pre-school Training for the Handicapped, the Diagnostic Classification and Testing Services Program initiated in F. Y. 1973 under Act No. 1234, Ga. Laws 1972, p. 722, shall be funded at the continuation level in F. Y. 1976, the remainder of such appropriation shall be used and ex pended for a half-day Pre-school Training program for five-year-old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped, and for no other purpose."

and substitute in lieu thereof the following language:

"Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Selective Pre-school Training, funds shall be used to fund a half-day program as follows:

First priority for use of funds shall be to continue serving all five-year-old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped. The remainder of such appropriation shall be distributed to local systems on the basis of projected first grade ADA pursuant to Section 37-A of APEG. These funds shall be used for training programs for five-year-old children who are determined to be the most deficient in the development skills necessary to succeed in first grade. Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities in perception, lang uage, and visual-motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the academic readiness as a criterion for admission.

Provided, further, that instructional units shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance, and each unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch costs and $10,838 for operational costs to include maintenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, testing, and trans portation."
The following amendment to the Murphy et al amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Carlisle of the 71st moves to amend the Murphy et al amend ment to the Committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the word, "training" wherever it appears and replacing it in every instance with the word, "develop ment."

On the adoption of the Murphy et al amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin
Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Collins Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Da vis Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus

Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Richardson Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams
Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Vaughn Waddle

Walker Wall Ware Watson

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West White Whitmire Williams

Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Childers Clark, L. Coleman Crawford Dover

Harris, B. B. Hill, G. Leonard Linder Milford Phillips, L. L. Reaves

Ross Smith, V. B. Stone Toles Tucker Twiggs

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Bray Brown Buck Colwell Daugherty

Praser Horton Irvin, J. Kilgore Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

McKinney Petro Randall Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Murphy et al amendment, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 20.

The amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Egan of the 25th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 170 by striking Section 45 and substituting: "Section 45. For grants to counties for road construction and maintenance as provided in Sections of HB 1 of regular 1975 Session: Section 3--$20,000,000; Section 2--$15,000,000."

An amendment, offered by Representative Johnson of the 72nd, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Tucker of the 73rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Carr of the 105th and Rush of the 121st move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 170 by adding the following language to Section 44 relating to Fiscal Year 1975-76: "Provided that the above appropriation shall be

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utilized for the purpose of providing an increase of 7% for school teachers, an increase of $535. across-the-board for some employees, an increase of $195. per year for school bus drivers, and an increase of $400. per year per equivalent fulltime academic and non-academic employee."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey Banks Baugh Beckham Blackshear Burton Carr Carter Clark, L. Cox Davis Egan Elliott Felton

Foster, P. W. Ham Hill, G. Irvin, R. Karrh Kilgore Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Nessmith

Parham Parkman Petro Phillips, W. R. Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.
Sweat Tolbert Townsend Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins
Colwell Connell

Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher

Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lee Leggett Long

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Lucas Mann Marcus Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.

Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson

Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bray Brown Buck Fraser Irvin, J. Jessup

Larsen, W. W. Logan Matthews, C. McKinney Milford

Stone Thomason West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 121.

The amendment was lost.

Representative Bailey of the 72nd stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" but wished to be recorded as voting "nay" on the Rush and Carr amend ment to HB 170, Committee substitute.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Harden of the 154th, Leggett of the 153rd and Lambert of
the 112th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 170 by changing $4,500,000, line one, page 24 to 5,500,000 and by changing 1,100,000, line 9, page
108 to 100,000 and line 19 to 2,101,500 and line 20 to 2,101,500 and line 21 to -0-.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Sigman of the 74th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 170 as follows: Page 152, Section 44, line 13, add, "No employee that has a gross income of $12,000 a year or more will receive a pay raise."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Beckham Bolster Burton Carter Crawford Davis Egan Harris, J. G. Irvin, R. Jones Jordan

Karrh Kilgore Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder McCollum McDonald McKinney Parham Parkman Petro

Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Sigman Smith, V. B. Stone Tolbert Townsend Wall Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bowman Brown Burruss Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper

Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson

Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore

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Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn

Waddle Walker Ware Watson West White Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bray Buck Fraser Harris, B. B. Horton

Irvin, J. Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Nix

Thomason Twiggs Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 134.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Townsend of the 24th moves to amend the Committee substi tute to HB 170, Section 44, so as to restrict all raises provided for in this Section to a maximum of $400.00 per year for every employee covered in this Section.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Burton Carter Davis Egan Elliott Hamilton Hill, G. Horton

Irvin, R. Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder McCollum McKinney Nessmith Noble Owens Parkman

Petro Rush Sams Sigman Smith, V. B. Stone Tolbert Townsend Twiggs Wall

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin

Bailey Bargeron Battle

Baugh Beck Beckham

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Blackshear
Bolster Bowman Burruss Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden

Harris, B. B.
Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nix Oxford

Parham
Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thompson Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker
Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Berry Bray Brown Buck Calhoun

Clark, L. Fraser Howell Irvin, J. Irwin

Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Thomason Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 135.

The amendment was lost.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Russell of the 53rd, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representative Smith of the 42nd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Sams of the 90th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 170 by striking in its entirety on page 72, line 3, sub-paragraph 12 of Section 26, the following, "Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contract . . . $1,000,000.00"

The following amendment to the Sams amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Richardson of the 52nd and Karrh of the 106th move to amend the Sams amendment by adding $250,000 to Child Mental Health, page 70, line 21.

On the adoption of the Sams amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Banks Beckham Bowman Burton Calhoun Carr
Carrell Carter Clark, L. Coleman Cox
Crawford Culpepper Davis Dixon Elliott Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat

Glanton Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hawkins Hill, G. Howard Hudson
Irvin, R. Johnson, R. Jones Jordan Karrh
Kilgore Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leonard Linder Mann Marcus McDonald Milford

Nix Noble Owens Parkman Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, R. T. Richardson
Russell, J.
Sams
Sizemore
Smith, V. B.
Snow
Sweat Tolbert
Toles
Townsend
Waddle
Wall
Watson
Williamson

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Berry Blackshear Brown Burruss Carlisle Carnes Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Gammage Glover

Greer Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Long Lucas Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Oxford

Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Ross Rush Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Smyre Taggart Thomason Thompson Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Ware West White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Beck Bolster Bray Buck Daugherty Fraser

Hamilton Howell Irvin, J. Larsen, W. W. Logan Matthews, C. McKinney

Parham Phillips, L. L. Smith, J. R. Stone Walker Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, as amended, the ayes were 65, nays 94.

The amendment, as amended, was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Johnson of the 72nd, was read and lost.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Hawkins of the 50th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Hawkins of the 50th, was read and ruled to be out of order by the Speaker.

An amendment, offered by Representative Taggart of the 125th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Taggart of the 125th, was read and ruled to be out of order by the Speaker.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry
Blackshear Bolster Bowman Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs

Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper
Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison
Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson

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Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. $ Lee Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford

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Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson
Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan

Sheats
Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Carter Leonard

Parkman Smith, V. B.

Stone

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bray Buck Fraser

Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Townsend

Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 167, nays 5.

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

Mr. W. R. Phillips of the 91st requested the following explanation of his vote on HB 170 be entered in the Journal:
Though it contained necessary expenditures along with programs I approve of, I voted for passage of HB 170 with reluctance. The major

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problem facing state government is neither inflation nor recession: The major problem is the growth of the bureaucracy and state expenditures beyond the effective control of the Governor and General Assembly. HB 170 is testimony to the fact that in five years state expenditures have virtually doubled: I voted with reluctance in favor of passage because HB 170 exhibits a failure on our part to effectively deal with our major problem.

By unanimous consent, HB 170, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 308. By Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Larsen of the 27th, Lane of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to The Honorable Tom Murphy; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on the tenth of March, 1924, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy was born; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy was born an Amer ican, a Georgian, a Baptist, and a Democrat, not necessarily in said order; and
WHEREAS, shortly after his birth, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy discovered the presence of gnats in this world; and
WHEREAS, at approximately the same time, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy did learn of the existence of Republicans in this world; and
WHEREAS, at some unspecified time, The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy did come to confuse the identity of gnats and Republicans; and
WHEREAS, such confusion has resulted in The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy engaging^ in periodic swatting fits, not particularly caring if he hits a gnat or a Republican.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy is here by, on the occasion of his fifty-first birthday, declared to be Georgia's Sultan of Swat.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy is provided by this House with the proper implements and tools for the purpose of maintaining that title.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 11, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Da vis Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Jordan Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard

Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

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Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware

Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering to their names were Representatives:

Bray Brown Buck Carlisle Daugherty Dean Edwards, W. Egan

Elliott Fraser Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Lambert Larsen, W. W.

Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Scott Snow Wheeler Williams

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Daniel C. Hood, Pastor, Fellowship Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following Report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Tuesday, March 11, 1975

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Tuesday, March 11, 1975, and submits the following:

HB

150. Sales Tax; Counties & Cities--Local Option (Reconsidered)

HB

191. Group Insurance, Psychologist Treatment

HB

247. State Motor Pools, Increase to 12tf per mile

HB

248. Cities & Counties; Levy & Collect Cert. Excise Taxes

HB

257. Peace Officers Ann., Fines and Bonds

HB

266. Superior Court D. A., Official Duties (Postponed)

HB

267. Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; Reinstatement

HB

282. Firemen's Pension Fund; Pensions & Revenue

HB

285. Land Sales Act & U.S. Dept. Housing & Urban Dev.

HB

323. Health Insurance Plan; Area Plan & Dev. Comm.

HB

440. Litter Violations; Cash Bonds Accepted

HB

542. Unclaimed Property; Time Claimed Abandoned

HB

568. Distress Warrants; Landlords Power

HB

619. Ga. Condominium Act, Create

HB

675. State Buildings-Grounds; Soliciting, Illegal (Reconsidered)

HB

723. Funeral Director; Hold Valid Embalmers License

HB

800. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance & Uninsured

HB

827. Charitable Trust Act; Responsibility for Adm.

HB

867. Public Revenue; Date Unpaid Taxes Bear Interest

HB

884. Commission on the Status of Women, Creating

HB

894. Insurance, Prepaid Legal Services Plans

HB

937. Contraband Wildlife; Disposing of

HB 1017. County Tax Commissioners & Collectors; Minimum Salaries

HR 78- 325. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, Jurisdictions

HR 113- 434. MART A, State Property, Atlanta

HR 146 -606. Baldwin County; Convey Property

HR 150- 618. State Owned Property, Disposal of

HR 159- 701. Parolees; Loans of $500 by Board of Offender Rehab.

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HR 169- 829. Convey Property, Gwinnett County

HR 197- 850. Atlanta Cyclorama; Need of Certain Repairs

HR 200- 856. Board of Corrections, Delete

HR 206- 875. State Owned Property, Convey

HR 207- 883. Disaster Relief Act; Cities & Counties May Obtain

HR 245- 992. Convey State Owned Property

SB

37. Cemetery Trust Fund; Banks May Invest Assets

SB

157. Area Plan and Development Comm; Purchase Through State

SR

65. Constitution Revision Committee; Create

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended to permit the following Bills and Resolutions of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1144. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A Bill to create the Georgia State Board of Real Estate Appraisers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HB 1145. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Mostiler of the 71st and Glanton of the 66th: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to change the provisions relative to certain definitions; to change the provisions relative to exclusions from the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1146. By Representative Patten of the 146th: A Bill to establish an Airport Authority for Cook County to be known as "Cook County Airport Authority"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1147. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie so as to change certain provisions relative to the number of alcoholic beverage licenses which may be issued; to provide for a refer endum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1148. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Keyton of the 143rd, Tolbert of the 56th and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2401, relating to stenographic notes and the entry of testimony on minutes of the court so as to require that in cases where a sentence of death is imposed the transcript shall be prepared within a certain length of time; to authorize the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia to grant an extension of time in such cases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 1149. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties in this State so as to provide for the collection of an administrative fee; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1150. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act making comprehensive provision for an inte grated tax administration for Georgia, approved Jan. 3, 1938, as amended, so as to create a board to be known as the State Board of Equalization; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1151. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th and Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on proper ty which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 309-1151. By Representatives Clifton of the 107th and Karrh of the 106th:
A Resolution designating Parrish's Pond and certain surrounding land located in Emanuel County as "The Geo. L. Smith II State Park"; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

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HR 310-1151. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Murphy of the 18th, Patten of the 146th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Thomason of the 8th, Phillips of the 91st, Harden of the 154th, Peters of the 2nd, Shanahan of the 7th and others:
A Resolution renaming the Chattooga Lakes State Park as the "James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1152. By Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to create the office of Commissioner of Heard County; to provide for his qualifications; to provide for his election, bond and oath; to provide for filling a vacancy in office; to provide for compensation; to provide for a clerk; to provide for an attorney; to provide for a super intendent of roads and bridges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1153. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner of Dodge County; to provide for biennial longevity increases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1154. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County on an annual salary so as to change the com pensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court; to provide for longevity increases; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
HB 1155. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to provide for a secretary to the Judge of said Court; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1156. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of East Dublin so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and council; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1157. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and Edwards, Harrison and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of said judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1158. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards, Nix and Harrison of the 20th and Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Cobb County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner and the Chief Clerk of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1159. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment, of Assistant District Attorneys of said circuit; to change the salary provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorneys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1160. By Representatives Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the salary provisions relating to the clerk of said court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1161. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the investigator; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1162. By Representatives Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th, and Edwards and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to permit the payment of a salary supplement to the judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1163. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix, Harrison, and Edwards of the 20th and Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1164. By Representatives Cooper and Howard of the 19th, Nix, Edwards, and Harrison of the 20th and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the deputy clerk of the superior court and the chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1165. By Representatives Cooper, Howard, and Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st and Edwards, Nix and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for an additional Judge of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation of the full-time court reporters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 311-1165. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, Nix, Burruss and Edwards of the 20th and Cooper of the 19th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Marietta to provide for an increase in retirement benefits of retired employees of the said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1166. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Irvin of the 10th and Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for and authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish farmers markets in this State and to autho rize the Commissioner of Agriculture to make necessary rules and regu lations to properly conduct such markets and to provide for embargoes and prohibit the sale of vegetables, fruits, truck crops and other farm crops found unfit for food, approved Feb. 25, 1935; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

HB 1167. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin, in the County of Laurens and defining its corporate limits, so as to pro vide for the prescription of certain matters relative to municipal elec tions; to change certain provisions relative to the election and terms of aldermen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1168. By Representative Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-3304, relating to the amount of credit life insurance and credit accident and sickness insurance which may be written in connection with loans, so as to provide that the provisions of said Code Section shall apply to licensees under the Industrial Loan Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1169. By Representative Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Structural Pest Control Act" so as to provide that licensees shall mail a renewal notice to purchasers within 30 days prior to the end of the first year the pest control guaran ty or contract is in force and within 30 days prior to the end of each year thereafter in which the pest control guaranty or contract remains in force; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 346-1169. By Representative Cole of the 6th:
A Resolution conveying certain real property to the City of Dalton; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committtee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 1170. By Representative Games of the 43rd:
A Bill to waive the governmental immunity of Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Ga., from claims by Edna H. Sosby, widow of Thomas Franklin Sosby; Ada Lee Avery, widow of Coley Lewis

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Avery; and Marie Brown Skinner, mother of Gregory Lou Skinner; and Jack Cox, for damages arising from the deaths of Sosby, Avery and Skinner and personal injury to Cox, resulting from collision with a Fulton County vehicle on Dec. 16, 1974; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1112. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, Hays of the 1st, Lambert of the 112th, Jones of the 126th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Toles of the 16th:
A Bill to provide for a comprehensive program for the education of criminal offenders; to create an Advisory Council for the Education of Criminal Offenders; and for other purposes.

HB 1113. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Harris County upon a monthly salary so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.

HB 1114. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Harris County; to provide that the Board of Education of Harris County shall consist of five members; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1115. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1116. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and incorporating the City of Shiloh so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change the date for elections of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
HB 1117. By Representative Sweat of the 150th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles so as to provide that inmates serving life sentences shall become eligible for consideration for parole by the Board upon completion of the service of fourteen years; and for other purposes.

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HB 1118. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 46th, McCollum of the 134th, Wood of the 9th, Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th, and Parrish of the 97th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change certain definitions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide minimum insurance coverage for motorcycles or other motor driven vehicles with three or less load bearing wheels; and for other purposes.

HB 1119. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Dent of the 85th, and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties no company providing water or sewerage services may increase their rates for such services without the approval of the governing authority of the county in which such services are provided; and for other purposes.

HB 1120. By Representative Dixon of the 151st:
A Bill to create the Downtown Waycross Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1121. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Dent of the 85th, Calhoun of the 88th, and Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 145,000 nor more than 165,000 wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be autho rized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

HR 303-1121. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement over a certain tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.

HR 304-1121. By Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Banks of the 104th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that in addition to the county seat, branch offices may be estab lished for the conduct of county business; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 1122. By Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Carl, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to set the maximum salary of the mayor and councilmen; to fix the maximum ad valorem tax millage rate; to fix the maximum fee which may be charged for business licenses; and for other purposes.

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HB 1123. By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd and Banks of the 104th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for certain correlation of benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 1124. By Representative Bowman of the 103rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" so as to provide that the Public Service Commission shall be subject to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; to redefine the term "agency"; and for other purposes.

HR 305-1124. By Representative McDonald of the 12th:
A Resolution creating the Public Television Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 1125. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Lumpkin so as to eliminate the prohibitions against the use of funds of the City of Lumpkin to provide water and sewage service, natural gas, paving, or drainage to certain areas of the city; and for other purposes.

HB 1126. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerks of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 1127. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

HB 1128. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 1129. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

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HB 1130. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 1131. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Towns County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide for the employment of per sonnel; and for other purposes.

HB 1132. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Towns County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 1133. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Towns County known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 1134. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Fannin County so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners of Fannin County; and for other purposes.

HB 1135. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 1136. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Charter for the Town of Waleska so as to provide for a Recorder's Court; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1137. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Buck of the 95th, and Berry of the 94th:
A Bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide that it shall be un lawful for any person to fire or discharge any firearm on Sunday; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a penalty; to repeal a specific

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law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes." approved Apr. 10, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 1246) ; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1138. By Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Thompson of the 93rd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide the minimum container size which a retailer may sell; and for other purposes.

HE 306-1138. By Representative Marcus of the 26th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HR 307-1138. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood, and Jackson of the 9th:
A Resolution designating Interstate Highway 365 (1-365) as the "Lanier Land Parkway"; and for other purposes.

HB 1139. By Representative McDonald of the 12th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Commerce so as to require certain appointees to be qualified electors of the City; and for other purposes.

HB 1140. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to provide for certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by the Cordele Office Building Authority; to provide for definitions; to require referendum elections on the question of beginning projects with a certain exception; and for other purposes.

HB 1141. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th, and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel, approved March 10, 1959 so as to authorize and empower the Legislative Services Committee to study, investigate, and inquire into the functions and operations of all depart ments, boards, bureaus, committees, commissioners, and agencies of the Executive Branch of State Government; and for other purposes.

HB 1142. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the deputies and the radio operators; and for other purposes.

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HB 1143. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Leary, Georgia, in the County of Calhoun; and for other purposes.

SB 101. By Senator Dean of the 31st:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide for an additional post-retirement benefit adjustment; and for other purposes.

SB 280. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-3102, relating to the sale and destruction of weapons, so as to provide that weapons used in the commission or attempted commission of a crime may be destroyed when no longer needed for evidentiary purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 286. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Holloway of the 12th, Sutton of the 9th and others:
A Bill to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation, determining the applicable rates therefor, and collecting the ad valorem tax imposed thereon; and for other purposes.

SB 288. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Brantley of the 56th and Garrard of the 37th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2703, relating to commercial gambling, so as to provide that commercial gambling shall be a felony; and for other purposes.

SB 291. By Senators Robinson of the 27th, Turner of the 8th, Hudson of the 35th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 26-27, relating to gambling and related offenses, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person, part nership, firm, corporation or other entity to sell, distribute, televise, broadcast or disseminate any advertisement, television or radio commer cial, or any book, magazine, periodical, newspaper, or other written or printed matter containing an advertisement or solicitation for partici pation in any lottery declared to be unlawful by the laws of this State unless such advertisement, commercial or solicitation contains or in cludes the words "void in Georgia" printed or spoken so as to be clearly legible or audible to persons viewing or hearing such advertisement, commercial or solicitation; and for other purposes.

SB 306. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act to authorize the Attorney General to employ private counsel so as to clarify the agencies of the State which may request the Attorney General to employ private counsel; and for other purposes.

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SB 309. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2906, relating to criminal sanctions for selling, manufacturing, purchasing or possessing a machine gun so as to provide that said Code Section shall not apply to any person who has registered his machine gun in accordance with the dictates of the National Firearms Act; and for other purposes.

SB 320. By Senators Langf ord of the 51st and Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions with re spect to gambling and related offenses; so as to change the provisions relating to the definition of a lottery; and for other purposes.

SB 334. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights, so as to authorize certain private motor vehicles to operate with flashing or revolving red lights upon certifica tion of the necessity thereof by the State Director of Civil Defense to the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes.

SB 351. By Senator Pearce of the 16th:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or a security deed, so as to clarify the definition of "rate of charge"; to delete any requirement of forfeiture of any of the principal sum advanced to the borrowed if any loan secured by a secondary security deed on real estate is made in violation of this Act; and for other purposes.

SR 78. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Eldridge of the 7th and Young of the 13th:
A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of certain sums of money for the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 82. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Holloway of the 12th, Sutton of the 9th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to enact legislation treating any and all mobile homes as a separate class of property from other classes of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property and to enact legislation consistent herewith to prevent any person, firm or corporation from escaping payment of their fair share of ad valorem taxes on said mobile homes; and for other purposes.

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SR 108. By Senator Riley of the 1st:
A Resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on hehalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Marcona Termi nal Company, a Nevada corporation, its successors and assigns, including Savannah Ports Authority, a body corporate and politic created by Act of the Georgia General Assembly, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

SB 145. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions, and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", approved March 25, 1974, so as to clarify certain provisions; to correct technical and typographical errors; and for other purposes.

SR 113. By Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Holloway of the 12th, Hudgins of the 15th and others:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize counties and municipalities to grant a partial or complete ex emption from ad valorem property taxes levied by such county or municipality on certian tangible property; and for other purposes.

Representative Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 395. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th, Chairman.

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 235. Do Pass, by Substitute.

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SB 214. Do Pass, by Substitute. SR 31. Do Pass, by Substitute. SR 7. Do Passe.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd, Chairman.

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under con sideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recom mendations :

SR

108. Do Pass.

HR 196- 841. Do Pass.

SB

211. Do Pass.

HB 1000. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Toles of the 16th, Secretary.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs (Local Legisla tion) has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has in structed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 648. Do Pass. HB 748. Do Pass. HB 897. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 898. Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1057. Do Pass. HB 1070. Do Pass. HB 1071. Do Pass. HB 1074. Do Pass.

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HB 1075. Do Pass. HB 1080. Do Pass. HB 1083. Do Pass. HB 1093. Do Pass. HB 1095. Do Pass. HB 1102. Do Pass. HB 1110. Do Pass. HB 1111. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the fol lowing Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 267-1039. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th, Chairman.

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under considerating the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 912. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st, Chairman.

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Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Chairman of the Committee on University System of Georgia, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on University System of Georgia has had under considera tion the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 351. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Logan of the 62nd, Secretary.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 897. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Richmond County (Ga. Laws 1880-81, p. 574), as amended, so as to define the duties and powers of said court; to provide that said court shall have jurisdiction and enforce ordinances of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Ga.; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
STATE COURT OF RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA ORDINANCES OF RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
An Act to amend an Act creating the State Court (City Court) in the County of Richmond (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 574), so as to define the duties and powers of said Court; to provide that said Court shall have jurisdiction and enforce Ordinances of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing a State Court (City Court) in the County of Richmond (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 574), is hereby amended by adding a new section between Section 17 and Section 18, to be known as Section 17-A, as follows:
"Section 17-A. The State Court of the County of Richmond shall have the jurisdiction to hear and determine cases involving viola tions of the Ordinances of Richmond County. Jurisdiction of the

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Court shall extend throughout the entire territorial limits of Rich mond County, Georgia, and all of the following provisions shall ap ply to the prosecutions for violations of any Ordinance of Rich mond County.

All prosecutions for violations of any Ordinance of Richmond County shall be commenced within one year next after commission of the offense, and at no time thereafter, except that such period of limitation shall not run so long as the offender or offense is unknown and shall be suspended during such time as such offender may abscond from said county or absent himself therefrom, or so conceal himself that he cannot be arrested or summoned to appear before said Court.

The Judge of State Court shall have power to hear and determine all cases involving violations of Ordinances of Richmond County. Upon conviction of violation of any Ordinance of Richmond County, the Judge may punish such offender by a fine not to exceed $300.00, by imprisonment in the County jail for a period not in excess of 60 days, to work in the work gang on the public streets, or on such public works as the County authorities may employ the work gang, not to exceed 60 days, or by any one or more of such punishments. The Sheriff of Richmond County shall receive, confine, feed and care for prisoners sentenced by said State Court for violations of any Ordinance of Richmond County to imprisonment in the County jail in the same manner as persons charged with an indictable offense under the general laws of this State and is subject to the same penalties for his refusal to receive and take charge of such persons, except the prisoners received under sentence from said State Court may be confined separately and apart from other classes of inmates of said jail as the Sheriff may, in his discretion, provide and as general laws may require.

Said State Court shall have the power and authority to impose fines on persons convicted of violation of any Ordinance of Rich mond County, with the alternate of imposing other punishment allowed by law in case said fines are not paid and to commit prison ers to the Richmond County jail or to the public works gang that may be prescribed and maintained by Richmond County.

The Judge of said State Court shall have the authority to reduce any sentence or fine imposed by him prior to the payment of said fine and execution of said sentence, but shall not have the right to grant a new trial. Review of any final Order or Judgment of said State Court shall be by certiorari to the Superior Court of Richmond County in the same manner prescribed by law for certiorari from justice courts and a supersedeas may be obtained by compliance with the procedures set forth in 19-214 of the Ga. Code and the giving of bond provided therein, which bond shall be made to Rich
mond County.

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In each case of a conviction in said State Court, the cost as sessable shall be $2.50 per case, and shall go into the general fund of the County for general accounting purposes.

Any person charged with violation of an Ordinance of Rich mond County shall be informed by citation served on him, shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his behalf, shall have a speedy trial before the Judge of said State Court, shall be confronted with the witnesses against him, and have the privilege of cross-examination, as in the Superior Courts within the State; and shall have the privilege of defending himself by counsel or by himself, or both, as to him which shall seem proper. No one shall be fined or punished without full opportunity of being heard in his own defense.

Said State Court shall have the authority to compel the at tendance before any of its sessions of witnesses within the limits of Richmond County by service upon such witnesses of a subpoena from said Court directed to the witness, stating the time and place of trial, and the parties to the case, and which shall be served upon such witness either personally or by leaving a copy at his place of residence by a Deputy Sheriff.

The name of the Clerk of said State Court required on sub poenas and other papers may be printed or stamped on such papers, which shall be in compliance with the law and shall have the same force and effect as if written thereon by the Clerk.

Should any section or part of a section of this Act be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, same shall not affect the remainder of this Act or any part thereof other than the part so held to be invalid.

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

This Act shall become effective on April 1, 1975.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 898. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Calhoun of the 88th, Beckham of the 89th and others:
A Bill to carry into effect an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia as found in Georgia Laws 1968, p. 1506, so as to

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empower the governing authority of Richmond County, Georgia, to adopt ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforcement of all duties now or hereafter vested in said governing authority; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
RICHMOND COUNTY--ORDINANCES
AN ACT TO CARRY INTO EFFECT AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION, AS FOUND IN GA. L. 1968, p. 1506, SO AS TO PROVIDE AND EMPOWER THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF RICHMOND COUNTY TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNING AND POLICING OF SAID COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROTECTING AND PRE SERVING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND MORALS OF THE CITIZENS THEREOF AS IT MAY DEEM ADVISABLE, NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OR THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ALL DUTIES AND POWERS NOW OR HERE INAFTER VESTED IN SAID GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF RICHMOND COUNTY; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLA TIONS OF SUCH ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. The governing authority of Richmond County is hereby granted the authority and power to adopt ordinances or regulations for the governing and policing of said County for the purpose of protecting and preserving the health, safety, welfare and morals of the citizens thereof as such governing authority may deem advisable. Such or dinances shall not be in conflict with the general laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States.
Section 2. The governing authority of Richmond County is hereby granted the authority and power to adopt such ordinances as provided for herein including, but not limited to, ordinances for fire prevention, fire safety and protection, minimum housing code and standards, animal control, zoning and zoning enforcement, abandoned and junk vehicles, subdivision regulations, erosion and sedimentation regulations, and traffic regulations.
Section 3. The State Court of the County of Richmond shall have the jurisdiction to hear and determine cases involving violations of the ordinances of Richmond County, and the jurisdiction of the Court shall extend throughout the entire territorial limits of Richmond County, Georgia. Said ordinances shall be enforced in the State Court of the County of Richmond pursuant to the laws and acts creating said State Court.

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Section 4. The governing authority of Richmond County is hereby granted the authority and power to provide penalties for the violation of such ordinances, said penalties not exceeding a fine in the amount of $300.00, imprisonment in the County jail for a period not in excess of 60 days, to work in the work gang on the public streets, or on such public works as the County authorities may employ the work gang, not to exceed 60 days, or by any one or more of such punishments.
Section 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 648. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Walthourville, (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2705), so as to change certain provisions relating to City elections; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 748. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 712), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of county commissioners; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1057. By Representatives Howell of the 140th and Cox of the 141st:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Seminole County upon an annual salary (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2335), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the payment of personnel within the clerk's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1070. By Representative Bray of the 70th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Talbotton, (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 3725) so as to change the date for municipal elections and the provisions relating thereto; to change the provisions relating to the mayor's court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1071. By Representatives Harris and Johnson of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 3697), so as to delete therefrom certain pro visions pertaining to the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 1074. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rutledge (Ga. Laws 1909, p. 1345), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1075. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th:
A Bill to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Edu cation of Greene County; to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Greene County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

-HB 1080. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2213), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, jailer and clerk of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1093. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Emanuel County; to prescribe for the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the

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pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, compensation, qualifications, substitutions and tenure of the office of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1083. By Representative Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to provide for certain matters relative to the election of certain councilmen; to provide certain qualifications upon the ability of the mayor to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1095. By Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Spalding County (Ga. Laws 1873, p. 289), as amended, so as to change the composition of the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County; to create commissioner districts; to provide for the number, terms, residence requirements and election of members of the board of com missioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1102. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jackson (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2803), as amended, so as to provide for the

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annexation of certain additional territory into the corporate limits of the City of Jackson; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1110. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the sheriff of Union County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 11, 1968, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the sheriff's deputies and other personnel and relative to operating ex penses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1111. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Fannih County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation, approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2131), so as to provide for office help for said officer; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolution of the House, to-wit:

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HR 158-701. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th and others:
A Resolution creating the Justices of the Peace Study Committee of DeKalb County.

The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 204-869. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Greer of the 43rd and Triplett of the 128th:
A Resolution creating the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 99. By Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A Resolution designating the honeybee as the official State insect.

SR 100. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A Resolution relative to the Pox Theater building.

SR 112. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to permit the donation or gratuitous transfer of surplus books and other printed materials to certain non profit organizations; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

SR 91. By Senators Hudson of the 35th, Starr of the 44th, Summers of the 53rd and others:
A Resolution creating the Equal Rights Study Commission.

SR 122. By Senator Pearce of the 16th:
A Resolution creating the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Study Committee.

SR 123. By Senators Tysinger of the 41st and Brown of the 47th: A Resolution creating the Power Plant Siting Study Committee.

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SR 124. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A Resolution creating the Driver Education Study Committee.

SR 127. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Coverdell of the 40th:
A Resolution creating the Georgia Tax Revision Study Commission.

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

SB 254. By Senators Button of the 9th and Young of the 13th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-102, relating to Senatorial Districts, as amended, particularly by an Act approved Oct. 14, 1971, so as to change the provisions relative to certain Senatorial Districts.

SB 344. By Senator McDuffie of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Bleckley County, approved Aug. 18, 1913, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the expenses of the commissioner.

HB 19. By Representatives Ham of the 80th and Tucker of the 73rd:
A Bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of the initial additional judge and his term of office.

HB 899. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Triplett of the 128th and Murphy of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act now known as the "George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Act", approved March 16, 1972, so as to remove the legislative members from the Authority; to change the number necessary for a quorum.

HB 366. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A Bill to de-annex a certain parcel of land from the City of Alpharetta.

HB 385. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Linder of the 44th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the County Board of Education shall be elected so as to change the provisions relative to school board districts.

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HB 582. By Representative Ham of the 80th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Jones County so as to change the civil jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court of Jones County.

HB 610. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County) so as to provide for the appointment of investigators by the Solicitor of said State Court; to provide for other matters relative thereto.

HB 629. By Representatives Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Nix and Edwards of the 20th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County so as to change the maximum compensation of the assistant solicitors.

HB 747. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Liberty County.

HB 808. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to recreate and reincorporate the City of Collins; to provide for corporate boundaries; to enumerate corporate powers.

HB 816. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of a certain official in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000 so as to change the provisions relative to compensation of the clerks of superior courts in such counties.

HB 848. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County so as to change the provisions relative to the auditing of the books and accounts of the county school superintendent.

HB 873. By Representative Fraser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Com missioner and the full-time Deputy Tax Commissioner.

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HB 877. By Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Stephens County, approved March 22, 1937, so as to change the provisions relative to said board of commissioners.

HB 915. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, deputy sheriff and clerk of the superior court of Bryan County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff and deputies.

.HB 916. By Representative Clifton of the 107th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bryan County, Georgia, and creating the officer of Tax commissioner of Bryan County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Bryan County.

HB 923. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill placing the Sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the comi-. pensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, regular deputies, the secretary and the dispatcher.

HB 927. By Representative Praser of the 139th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff, and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Assistant to the Clerk of the Superior Court.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 854. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Calhoun of the 88th and others:
A Bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, and to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus.

HB 874. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Centerville, approved March 25, 1958, so as to define the corporate limits.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

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HR 208-885. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th and Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employ ment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new manufacturing, processing, storage or trans-shipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Coweta County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation.

HR 229-910. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th and Patten of the 149th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain real proprety of historical interest, lying within the limits of Lowndes County, from ad valorem taxation other than State ad valorem taxes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:
SB 138. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 93, relating to the Georgia Public Service Commission so as to create the Office of Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for the appointment, compensation, expenses, qualifications, term, duties and powers.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 389 as follows:
By adding in the title after the word and semicolon "estate;" (page 1, line 21), the following:
"to provide for the deduction of taxes paid by subsidiaries;".
By striking from quoted Code Section 92-2406 of Section 1 the words and commas "capital, surplus, and undivided profits accounts" (page 3, line 6) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"capital stock, paid-in capital, appropriated retained earnings and retained earnings as defined in the Financial Institutions Code of Georgia and as shown on the unconsolidated statement of con dition".

By adding a new sentence after the word and period "shares." (page 3, line 24), to read as follows:

"There shall be deducted from such market value of the shares any portion included therein representing investments in subsidiary banks which themselves are subject to the tax imposed by this Section, and undistributed earnings of such other subsidiaries sub ject to Georgia corporate taxes."

Representative Knight of the 67th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 389.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 389 was disagreed to.

Representative King of the 96th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Rules and referred to the Committee on State of Republic:

HB 1025. By Representative King of the 96th:
A Bill to prohibit a member of the General Assembly from introducing legislation if such member or his family has received compensation from a person interested in the passage of such legislation; to define certain terms; to provide penalties; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and HB 1025 was referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

Representative King of the 96th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Rules and referred to the Committee on
State of Republic:

HB 1027. By Representative King of the 96th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 47-10, relating to lobbying, as amended, so as to prohibit certain persons from soliciting signatures of members of the General Assembly for any Bill or Resolution which is prepared for introduction in either branch; to provide penalties; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and HB 1027 was referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:

HB 151. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sani tarians; to authorize an applicant for a license to take the examination prior to completion of the experience requirement; and for other pur poses.

The following Senate amendments were read:
Senate Amendment No. 1.
By adding to the title, following the word "fees" on line 7 of page 1 the following:
"; to provide that certain provisions of said Act shall not apply to certain persons employed as sanitarians or sanitarian trainees".
By inserting following the sentence ending on line 18 of page 2 the following:
"The provisions of this Section shall not apply to persons employed as sanitarians or sanitarian trainees prior to July 1, 1975."

Senate Amendment No. 2.
By inserting in the title, following the word "fees" on line 7 of page 1, the following:
"; to provide that it shall be unlawful to employ any person as a sanitarian trainee or as a sanitarian, who has not met the educational requirements for registration as a Registered Pro fessional Sanitarian under the provisions of this Act or who is exempt from such requirements under the provisions of Section 11 of this Act; to provide that no person shall hold himself out or otherwise represent himself as a sanitarian unless he holds a valid license as a Registered Professional Sanitarian in accordance with the provisions of this Act; to provide for penalties".
By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3.
By adding, following Section 1, a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding, following Section 13, a new section to be designated as Section ISA, to read as follows:

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"Section 13A. It shall he unlawful to employ any person as a sanitarian trainee or as a sanitarian, who has not met the edu cational requirements for registration as a Registered Professional Sanitarian under the provisions of this Act or who is exempt from such requirements under the provisions of Section 11 of this Act. No person shall hold himself out or otherwise represent himself as a sanitarian unless he holds a valid license as a Registered Professional Sanitarian in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished as for a misdemeanor.".

Representative Hudson of the 137th moved that the House agree to the senate amendments to HB 151.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander
Bailey Banks
Bargerton Battle Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Burruss Calhoun Carnes
Carrell Carter Castleberry
Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton
Cole Collins Cooper Cox Dean Dixon Dover
Edwards, C. W. Egan
Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Glanton Glover
Greer Ham
Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard
Hudson Hutchinson Irwin
Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones
Karrh Kilgore Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Leonard Long
Mann Marcus
Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney

Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble
Owens Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T.
Ray Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B.
Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre
Snow Stone
Sweat Taggart Thomason

Thompson Toles
Triplett Twiggs

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Walker Wall West White

Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Beckham Blackshear Bray Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Carr Chance Clark, Betty Coleman Colwell Connell Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dent Edwards, W. Felton Fraser

Gammage Gignilliat Hamilton Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howell Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Jordan Keyton King Knight Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan

Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald Milford Parham Peters Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Sigman Smith, J. R. Tolbert Townsend Tucker Vaughn Waddle Ware Watson Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 114, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendments to HB 151 were agreed to.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreement to the House amendment thereto:
SB 83. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A Bill to amend Georgia Code Title 68A, "The Uniform Rules of the Road"; to prescribe speed restrictions for any street, roadway or high way of this State, to provide a basic rule; to provide for maximum speed limits; and for other purposes.
The following House amendment was read:
Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend SB 83 by deleting lines 20 through 25 on page 8.

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Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House recede from its position in amending SB 83.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Cooper Cox Culpepper Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Glanton Glover

Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Keyton King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leonard Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens

Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Beckham Berry

Blackshear Brown Buck

Burruss
Carlisle Chance

Coleman Colwell Connell Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Edwards, W. Felton Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Hamilton Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

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Horton Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jessup Jones Jordan Kilgore Knight Lambert Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Linder Logan Lucas Matthews, C.

Parkham Peters Rainey Sams Sigman Smith, J. R. Taggart Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 123, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the House receded from its position in amending SB 83.

Representative Lane of the 81st moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Com mittee on Highways for further study:

SR 36. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Reynolds of the 48th and Dean of the 31st:
A Resolution creating a special Study Commission to inquire into and propose solutions to all matters related to a potential fluctuation of State gasoline tax revenues; to provide for appointments to the Com mission; to prescribe the duties of the Commission; to provide for the dissolution of the Commission; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SR 36 was recommitted to the Committee on Highways.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for considera tion and read the third time:

SB 157. By Senators Foster of the 50th, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to permit Area Planning and Development Commissions to make purchases through the State and to issue purchase orders for Area Planning and Development Commissions; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bray Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry
Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glover Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R.

McCollum McKinney Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Owens Oxford Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Toles Triplett Walker Wall Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, Marvin Baugh Beckham

Bowman Brown Buck

Carlisle Clark, Betty Coleman

Colwell Connell Daugherty Davis Dent Fraser Gignilliat Glanton Greer Hamilton Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howell Irvin, J. Jessup Jordan

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Karrh Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Marcus Matthews, C. McDonald Miles Noble Parham Parkman Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Rainey Randall Sams

Scott Shanahan Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Taggart Thompson Tolbert Townsend Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.

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

HB 894. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th and Greer of the 43rd:
A Bill to amend Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the registration, regulation, development and operation of prepaid legal services plans; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the registration, regulation, development and operation of prepaid legal services plans; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof a new Chapter to be known as Chapter 56-35, to read as follows:
"Chapter 56-35. Prepaid Legal Services Plans.
56-3501. Declaration of Purpose and Statement of Findings. The purposes of this Chapter are to provide for the registration of Prepaid Legal Services Plans, to promote access to quality legal

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services at the lowest possible price, and to regulate the development and operation of Prepaid Legal Services Plans, and it is the inten tion of this Legislature that this Chapter be interpreted as liberally as necessary to accomplish these purposes.

The Legislature finds that insurers authorized to transact casualty insurance in this State are authorized to write policies for prepaid legal services. The Legislature further finds that there presently exists no specific framework within the Insurance Code of this State designed to regulate prepaid legal services.
Because of the interest of the State in the controlled develop ment of new methods for providing legal services, exertion of the State's power is necessary for the protection of its citizens.
56-3502. Applicability and Scope. The provisions of this Chap ter shall apply to all persons, groups, fraternal or benevolent or ganizations, including but not limited to insurers, corporations, partnerships, trusts, labor, craft or other unions, or any other entities who propose to operate or are operating or participating in the operation of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan as such a Plan is hereinafter defined.
56-3503. Definitions. In this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) 'Sponsor'--any person, group, fraternal or benevolent or ganization, including but not limited to insurers, corporations, partnerships, trusts, labor, craft or other unions, or other entities which establish or operate Prepaid Legal Services Plans.

(b) 'Prepaid Legal Services Plan' or 'Plan'--any arrangement whereby responsibility is undertaken to provide or arrange for, or to pay for or reimburse any part of the cost of, any legal services for a consideration consisting in part of prepaid or periodic charges or dues; but the provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the benefits available under automobile club membership contracts and automobile liability insurance policies which supply limited legal services or reimbursement for legal services in automobile-related matters under certificates of authority issued by the Insurance Commissioner, or to any Legal Aid or other legal services program for the indigent, or to any employer-employee legal services plan which is excluded from the provisions of this Chapter by the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Chapter of 1974, or any amendments thereto.

(c) 'Legal Services'--any services normally provided by an attorney, as well as the payment of court costs and related expenses incurred in the exercise of any right; but not including the payment of fines, penalties, judgments or assessments.
(d) 'Advertising'--any communication, other than a solicita tion, as hereinafter defined, to the public or any segment thereof

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by means of radio, television, newspaper, magazine, periodical, brochure, pamphlet, circular, or any other means, the apparent purpose or reasonable effect of which would be to convey informa tion purporting to relate to or describe legal rights, legal services, attorneys, or Prepaid Legal Services Plans.

(e) 'Solicitation'--any communication, written or oral, in person, or by means of telephone, radio, television, newspaper, magazine, periodical, brochure, circular, or otherwise, of any offer of coverage in a Prepaid Legal Services Plan, or invitation, or request to enroll in a Prepaid Legal Services Plan, or attempt to obtain consideration for the coverage of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan, or any other device, the apparent purpose or reasonable effect of which would be to induce the recipient thereof to enroll in, or pay any consideration for the coverage provided by, a Prepaid Legal Services Plan.

(f) 'Commissioner'--The Insurance Commissioner of the State of Georgia.

(g) 'Subscriber'--any person who has been enrolled in a Prepaid Legal Services Plan and is entitled to receive the benefits provided in the Plan.

(h) 'Subscription Contract'--any contract signed by an authorized representative of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan and an individual, or an authorized representative of his group or employer or labor union or other entity with which he is affiliated, under which the individual becomes a Subscriber to the Plan.

(i) 'Insurer'--as defined in this Chapter shall mean an insurer authorized to transact casualty insurance in this State or any corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of the Georgia Insurance Code.

56-3504. Licenses, (a) No person other than an insurer as defined herein shall act as a Sponsor nor enter into any contract with an individual person or persons whereby such person or per sons becomes Subscribers to a Prepaid Legal Services Plan without first having obtained a license from the Commissioner to act as Sponsor of Prepaid Legal Services in this State.

(b) The annual license fee shall be Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars. The fee for said license shall be paid to the Commissioner for the use of the State on or before March 1st of
each year.

(c) Before any licensee changes his address, he shall return his license to the Commissioner who shall endorse the license indicat ing the change.

(d) The person to whom the license or the renewal thereof may be issued shall file sworn answers, subject to the penalties of

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perjury, to such interrogatories as the Commissioner may require. The Commissioner shall have authority, at any time, to require the applicant fully to disclose the identity of all stockholders, partners, officers and employees, and he may, in his discretion, refuse to issue or renew a license in the name of any firm, partner ship or corporation if he is not satisfied that any officer, employee, stockholder, or partner thereof who may materially influence the applicant's conduct meets the standards of this Chapter.
56-3505. Action by Commissioner on Application. Upon the filing of an application and the payment of the license fee, the Commissioner shall make an investigation of each applicant and shall issue a license if he finds the applicant is qualified in ac cordance with this Chapter. If the Commissioner does not so find, he shall, within ninety (90) days after he has received such applica tion, so notify the applicant and, at the request of the applicant, give the applicant a full hearing.
The Commissioner shall issue or renew a license as may be applied for when he is satisfied that the person to be licensed--
(a) Is competent and trustworthy and intends to act in good faith as a Sponsor of Prepaid Legal Services Plans in this State.
(b) Has a good business reputation and has had experience, training, or education so as to be qualified to act as a Sponsor of Prepaid Legal Services Plans; and
(c) If a corporation is a corporation incorporated under the laws of this State or a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State.
56-3506. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses. The Com missioner may revoke or suspend or refuse to renew the license of any Sponsor when and if after investigation the Commissioner finds that:
(a) Any license issued to such Sponsor was obtained by fraud;
(b) There was any misrepresentation in the application for the license;
(c) The Sponsor has otherwise shown itself untrustworthy or incompetent to act as a Sponsor;
(d) Such Sponsor has violated any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner;

(e) The Sponsor has misappropriated, converted, illegally withheld, or refused to pay over upon proper demand any monies entrusted to the Sponsor in its fiduciary capacity belonging to an insurer or insured;

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(f) The Sponsor is found to be in an unsound condition or in such condition as to render the future transaction of business in this State hazardous to the public.

Before the Commissioner shall revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of any Sponsor, he shall give to such person an opportunity to be fully heard and to introduce evidence in his behalf. In lieu of revoking, suspending, or refusing to renew the license for any of the causes enumerated in this Section, after hearing, as herein provided, the Commissioner may place the Sponsor on probation for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, or may fine such Sponsor not more than One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars for each offense, or both when, in his judgment, he finds that the public interest would not be harmed by the continued operation of the Sponsor. The amount of any such penalty shall be paid by such Sponsor to the Commissioner for the use of the State. At any hearing provided by this Section, the Commissioner shall have authority to administer oaths to witnesses. Anyone testifying falsely, after having been administered such oath, shall be subject to the penalty of perjury.

Any action of the Commissioner taken pursuant to the pro visions of this Section shall be subject to such review as may be provided in Chapter 56-2 of the Georgia Insurance Code.

56-3507. Subscription Contracts; Form and Content; Filing and Approval by Commissioner, (a) Any Sponsor of any Prepaid Legal Services Plan, or authorized representative thereof, may enter into a Subscription Contract (i) with any person or (ii) with any person's employer or (iii) with any other person or group acting in his or its behalf under which a minimum of eighty (80%) percent of all individuals lawfully represented by such person or group become Subscribers to the Prepaid Legal Services Plan; provided, however, that:

(1) No such Subscription Contract shall be written for a period longer than one year; and

(2) In the case of Subscription Contracts issued to groups, no member of the group shall be bound by the Subscription Contract unless he indicates in writing to the group no earlier than ten (10) days after the date on which he has received effective notice of the terms and benefits of the Plan and the intention of his group to contract for such Plan that he does wish to become a Subscriber and to be bound by the Subscription Contract. The notice received by such member shall contain, without limitation, the pro
visions itemized in subsection 7(b) hereinbelow.

(b) Every Subscription Contract shall be in writing and shall contain the following provisions:

(1) A brief statement of the Plan's financial structure, in cluding a statement of the amount of any premiums, charges or

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dues to be charged or currently being charged and the manner in which such amount is to be paid;
(2) A statement of the amount of benefits, reimbursement or indemnity to be furnished to each Subscriber, and the period during which it will be furnished; and, if there are exceptions, reductions, exclusions, limitations, or restrictions of such reimbursement or indemnity, a detailed statement of such exceptions, reductions, ex clusions, limitations or restrictions;

(3) A statement of the terms and conditions upon which the Subscription contract may be cancelled or otherwise terminated by the Sponsor or by the Subscriber or by his employer or by his group; provided, however, that any such cancellation or termination by the Sponsor shall not become effective unless accomplished in accordance with the provisions of Section 56-2430 of the Georgia Insurance Code;
(4) A statement describing the applicability or non-applicabili ty of the benefits of the Plan to the family dependents of the Subscriber;

(5) A statement of the period of grace which will be allowed the Subscriber or his employer or group for making any payment due under the Subscription Contract, which period shall not be less than ten (10) days;

(6) A statement describing a procedure for settling disputes between or among the Sponsor, participating or staff attorneys, and the Subscribers;

(7) A statement that the Subscription Contract includes the endorsements thereon and attached papers, if any, and contains the entire contract; and

(8) A statement that no statements by the Subscriber or his employer or group in the application for the contract shall void the Subscription Contract or be used in any legal proceeding there under, unless such application or an exact copy thereof is included
in or attached to such Subscription Contract.

(c) If a Prepaid Legal Services Plan is sponsored by an insurer or is underwritten by an insurer pursuant to the provisions of subsection 8(a) of this Chapter, then the Subscription Contract of such Plan shall contain a provision which shall provide that noth ing contained in the Subscription Contract shall interfere in any way with the right of any individual Subscriber to retain any at
torney of his free choice at the expense of the Plan.

(d) Every Subscriber shall be furnished a copy of his Subscrip tion Contract, and every employer or other group shall be furnished a copy of the Subscription Contract signed by it.

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(e) The Sponsor shall be required to file every Subscription Contract, and a copy of its underwriting rules with the Com missioner and a copy thereof shall be also sent to the State Bar of Georgia by the Sponsor. Such filings with the Commissioner shall be deemed approved ninety (90) days after the date such filing is received by the Commissioner, unless, prior to the expira tion of said ninety (90) day period, the Commissioner notifies the Sponsor of the Prepaid Legal Services Plan in writing of the Com missioner's disapproval. The Commissioner shall require that all such Subscription Contracts shall be fair and reasonable, and shall not approve any Subscription Contracts or underwriting rules that are unfair or inequitable or contrary to the public policy of this State, or would, because such provisions are unclear or deceptively worded, encourage misrepresentation.

56-3508. Contracts for Underwriting; Contracts for Adminis tration, (a) The Sponsor of any Prepaid Legal Services Plan, or authorized representative thereof, may contract with any company licensed to transact casualty insurance in this State or any corpora tion organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of the Georgia Insurance Code, under which contracts such company agrees, for a consideration consisting of a specified pre mium to assume the monetary obligations of the Plan to provide or pay for the legal services covered by the Subscription Contracts issued under such Plan, upon the failure of the Plan itself to meet such obligations within a specified period. The duration of such contracts shall not be longer than three (3) years, and every such contract shall be filed with and subject to the approval of the Commissioner for the fairness of its terms and premiums. Said contracts shall be deemed approved ninety (90) days after the date of filing with the Commissioner, unless, prior to the expiration of such ninety-day period, the Commissioner notifies the Sponsor of the Prepaid Legal Services Plan in writing of the Commissioner's disapproval.
Any Sponsor entering into such contracts shall fairly disclose to all Subscribers affected by them the nature and extent of the extra protection provided by them. Any Plan having lawful access to any other source of funds beside the premiums collected, which may be used to meet the obligations of the Plan under its Subscrip tion Contracts, shall make similar fair disclosure to affected Sub scribers.
Any Sponsor which seeks to limit its liability under its Sub scription Contracts to the total of funds collected in premiums from Subscribers shall state such limitation clearly and prominently in all such Subscription Contracts.

(b) Any Sponsor of any Prepaid Legal Services Plan, or authorized representative thereof, may contract with any person to provide administrative services necessary to the administration of the Plan and the Subscription Contracts issued thereunder. The duration of such contracts shall not be longer than three (3) years, and every such contract shall be filed with and subject to the

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approval of the Commissioner as to the fairness of its terms. Said contracts shall be deemed approved ninety (90) days after the date of filing with the Commissioner, unless, prior to the expiration of such ninety-day period, the Commissioner notifies the Sponsor of the Prepaid Legal Services Plan in writing of the Commissioner's disapproval.

56-3509. Rates; Approval by Commissioner; Standards, (a) No Sponsor of any Prepaid Legal Services Plan, or authorized representative thereof, shall enter into any contract with Subscri bers unless and until the Sponsor has filed with the Commissioner a copy of its underwriting rules and a full schedule of the rates, premiums or membership fees to be charged to the Subscribers. These filings shall be deemed to be approved by the Commissioner ninety (90) days after the date of filing with the Commissioner, unless, prior to the expiration of said ninety-day period, the Com missioner notifies the Sponsor of the Prepaid Legal Services Plan in writing of the Commissioner's disapproval.

(b) In considering whether or not to approve a given rate schedule, the Commissioner shall consider the following factors:

(1) whether the rates are adequate to insure that all the benefits contracted for will be supplied;

(2) whether the rates are excessive;

(3) whether the rates are unfairly discriminatory; and

(4) whether the rates are otherwise contrary to the laws or public policies of this State.

(c) Insurers authorized to transact casualty insurance in this state or any corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of the Georgia Insurance Code shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section if they sell or offer for sale policies of Prepaid Legal Services insurance in this State or if they underwrite Prepaid Legal Services Plans of Sponsors licensed to operate Prepaid Legal Services Plans in this State; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to relieve any Insurer authorized to transact casualty in surance in this State or any corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of the Georgia Insurance Code from complying with the requirements of Title 56 of the Georgia Code and the laws of this State.

56-3510. Advertising and Solicitation, (a) All advertising and solicitation concerning Prepaid Legal Services Plans shall be con ducted in a simple, dignified manner. Every item of advertising or solicitation shall conform with the following standards:

(1) The form and content of any advertisement or solicitation shall be accurate and shall be sufficiently complete and clear to

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avoid deception or the capacity or tendency to mislead or deceive. Whether an advertisement has a capacity or tendency to mislead or deceive shall be determined by the Insurance Commissioner from the overall impression that the advertisement may be reasonably expected to create upon a person of average education or intelligence, within the segment of the public to which it is directed, or within a segment of the public to which such advertisement may be reason ably calculated to reach.

(2) All advertisements and solicitations shall be truthful and not misleading in fact or in implication. Words or phrases, the meaning of which is clear only by implications or by familiarity with insurance terminology, shall not be used.

(3) Advertising and solicitation which include references to the legal rights or remedies of citizens shall be legally accurate.

(4) Advertising and solicitation which include references to the particular characteristics of one or more Sponsors or Prepaid Legal Services Plans, or which compare one or more Sponsors or Prepaid Legal Services Plans, shall be truthful and not misleading.

(5) No such advertising or solicitation shall contain the name, address, telephone number or any other identifying information about any attorney, and no such advertising or solicitation shall extol the alleged virtues or qualifications or point out the alleged shortcomings of any attorney, whether named or not; provided, however, that communications directed solely to existing Subscribers of Prepaid Legal Services Plans which restrict their benefits to services rendered by attorneys preselected by the Plan may include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of participating at torneys.

56-3511. Unfair Trade Practices. The provisions of Chapter 56-7 of the Georgia Insurance Code applicable to 'insurers' shall apply to Sponsors as defined in this Chapter and for the purpose of determining whether a violation of Chapter 56-7 has occurred, a 'subscriber' as defined in this Chapter shall be deemed to be an 'insurer' or a 'policyholder' as used in Chapter 56-7, whichever is
applicable.

56-3512. Minimum Capital; Deposit; Bond or Reserves. No li cense or renewal license under this Chapter shall be issued to a Sponsor other than an insurer as defined herein unless such sponsor:

(a) shall possess as minimum capital and thereafter maintain a minimum balance of at least Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars in its capital accounts as shown in its Annual Report to the Com missioner provided, however, the Commissioner shall in his discre tion require such higher amounts of capital as he deems necessary for the protection of the public; and

(b) shall deposit with the Commissioner securities acceptable

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to the Commissioner in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars, or shall file with the Commissioner a bond to be approved by the Commissioner and made payable to the Commis sioner or his successors in Office executed by such applicant as principal and by a_ corporate surety authorized to do business in this State in the penal'sum of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dol lars conditioned that the Sponsor will conduct his business in accord ance with the provisions of this Chapter and the laws of this State, and that the Sponsor will properly account for all monies collected in connection therewith. Such bond shall remain in full force and effect until the surety is released from liability by the Commissioner or until the bond is cancelled by the surety and no such bond shall be cancelled or terminated unless prior to such cancellation or termi nation, thirty (30) days' written notice is filed with the Commis sioner.

(c) shall maintain such minimum surplus as the Commissioner may require which shall be at least twenty-five (25%) percent of its anticipated income over a two (2) year period calculated on the basis of estimates of premium writings for two-year and fiveyear periods which shall be filed with the Commissioner as a part of the Sponsors rate filing required under Section 9 of this Chapter.

56-3513. Annual Statement and Other Filings. Every Sponsor of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan shall, annually, on or before the first day of March, file in the Office of the Commissioner the fol lowing items:

(a) A statement, verified by at least two of its principal offi cers or trustees, showing the financial condition of the Plan on the thirty-first day of December then next preceding, which shall be in such form and shall contain such matters as the Commissioner shall prescribe. A copy of such statement shall also be sent to each Subscriber to the Plan on or before the last day of March;

(b) A statistical summary listing the numbers and types of claims paid and the average dollar amount of each type of claim;

(c) A list, of the groups currently subscribing to the Plan;

(d) A statement of the name, organizational form and princi pal place of business of the Plan, and the name, organizational form and principal place of business of the Sponsor of the Plan;

(e) Copies of all advertising or solicitation material which the Plan is using; and

(f) Such other pertinent and relevant information as the Com missioner may reasonably require for the proper administration of this Chapter; provided, however, that all information furnished under this subsection 10(f) shall be kept confidential by the Com missioner and shall not be made public by the Commissioner or any other person, without the prior written consent of the Sponsor or

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Insurer to which it pertains unless the Commissioner, after giving the Sponsor or insurer who would be affected thereby, notice and opportunity to be heard, determines that the interests of the Sub scribers, policyholders, or the public will be served by the publica tion thereof, in which event he may publish all or any part thereof in such manner as he may deem appropriate except to the extent that it may be produced in any judicial or administrative proceeding and may be admissible in evidence therein.

/ 56-3514. Examination, (a) The Commissioner shall require every sponsor of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan to retain at the andress shown on its license the Plan-related books, records, accounts and vouchers for a term of three (3) years beginning immediately after the completion of the transaction and kept in such manner that the Commissioner or his authorized representatives may read ily verify its annual statements and determine whether the Plan and the Sponsor are in compliance with the law.

(b) The Commissioner, or his designee, shall, at least every three (3) years, visit each Sponsor of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan and examine into such of its affairs as relate to the business of operating the Plan. The Commissioner shall have free access to all Plan-related books, records, accounts and vouchers of the Plan and may summon and examine under oath officers, trustees, agents and employees of the Plan and any other persons regarding the affairs and condition of the Plan; provided, however, that no in formation, written or oral, need be supplied under this or any other subsection of this Chapter in violation of the attorney-client privilege as it is construed by the courts of this State.

(c) Every Sponsor of a Plan being examined, its officers, em ployees, and representatives shall produce and make freely accessi ble to the Commissioner the accounts, records, documents, and files in its possession or control relating to the subject of the examination. Such officers, employees and representatives shall facilitate such examination and aid the examiners as far as it is in their power in making the examination.

(d) (1) The Commissioner shall make a full written report of each examination made by him containing only facts ascertained from the accounts, records, and documents examined and from the sworn testimony of witnesses.

(2) The report shall be certified by the Commissioner or by the examiner in charge of the examination and when so certified and, after filing as provided in subsection 11 (d) (3) hereof, shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding brought by the Commis sioner against the Sponsor of the Plan examined or any officer or agent of such Sponsor and shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.
(3) The Commissioner shall furnish a copy of the proposed report to the Sponsor of the Plan examined not less than twenty (20) days prior to filing the report. If such Plan so requests in

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writing within such twenty (20) day period, or such longer period as the Commissioner may grant, the Commissioner shall grant a
hearing with respect to the report, and shall not so file the report until after the hearing and such modifications have been made there in as the Commissioner may deem proper.

(4) The Commissioner may withhold from public inspection the report of any examination or investigation for so long as he deems it to be in the public interest or necessary to protect the Plan ex amined from unwarranted injury.

(5) After the report has been filed, the Commissioner may publish the report or the results thereof in one or more newspapers published in this State if he should deem it to be in the public interest.

(e) The Sponsor of the Plan so examined shall pay, at the direction of the Commissioner, all the actual travel and living ex penses of such examination. When the examination is made by an examiner who is not a regular employee of the Department, the Sponsor examined shall pay the proper charges for the services of the examiner and his assistants in an amount approved by the Com missioner. A consolidated account for the examination shall be filed by the examiner with the Commissioner. No Sponsor or other entity shall pay and no examiner shall accept any additional emolument on account of any examination. When the examination is conducted in whole or in part by regular salaried employees of the Insurance Department, payment for such services and proper expenses shall be made by the Sponsor examined to the Commissioner, and such payment shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Depart ment of Administrative Services.

56-3515. Hearings, Judicial Review. Except as otherwise pro vided in this Chapter, all hearings and proceedings held under this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 56-2 of the Georgia Insurance Code and the Commissioner shall have all the powers granted to him therein.

56-3516. Grounds for Enjoining Transaction of Business; Re ceivers. If the Commissioner finds that any Prepaid Legal Services Plan or its Sponsor (1) has failed to comply with any provision of this Chapter; (2) is fraudulently operated; (3) is in such condition as to render further Plan operations hazardous to the public interest or the interest of Subscribers; (4) is financially unable to meet its obligations and claims as they come due, or (5) has violated any other provision of law, he may apply to the Superior Court of Fulton County, State of Georgia, for an injunction. The Court may forth with issue a temporary injunction restraining the transaction of any business by the Plan, and it may, after a full hearing, make the injunction permanent, and appoint one or more receivers to take possession of the books, papers, monies and other assets of the Plan to settle its affairs, and distribute its funds to those en titled thereto, subject to such rules and orders as the Court may prescribe. If it appears that a crime has been committed in connec-

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tion with the sale, advertisement, administration or management of any Prepaid Legal Services Plan, the Attorney General of the State of Georgia may pursue the appropriate criminal action.

56-3517. Venue of Suits against Sponsors. The venue provisions applicable to 'insurers' under Chapter 56-12 of the Georgia Insur ance Code shall apply to Sponsors as defined in this Chapter.

56-3518. Rules and Regulations. The Commissioner shall have full power and authority to promulgate and adopt rules and regula tions necessary for the implementation of this Chapter.

56-3519. Obligations of Insurers and Certain Corporations. All insurers authorized to transact casualty insurance in this State or any corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of the Georgia Insurance Code who are authorized to issue policies of Prepaid Legal Services Insurance in this State shall be required to meet all the requirements of this Chapter unless specifically excepted therefrom by this Chapter; provided that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to relieve the obliga tions of an insurer authorized to transact casualty insurance in this State or any corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of the Georgia Insurance Code from com plying with the requirements of Title 56 of the Georgia Code and any other applicable laws of this State.

56-3520. Investments. A sponsor shall invest the funds of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan only in such investments as are au thorized by the Laws of this State for the investment of assets of casualty insurance companies and subject to the limitations thereon or in such investments as are authorized by the laws of this State for the investment of assets of corporations authorized to transact business in this State pursuant to provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of the Georgia Insurance Code as the case may be.

56-3521. Administration of Deposits. Any deposits of a sponsor of a Prepaid Legal Services Plan deposited with the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be administered by the Commissioner in accordance with provisions of Chapter 56-11 of the Georgia Insurance Code as though deposited by a domestic casualty insurer authorized to transact insurance in this State or as deposited by a corporation authorized to transact business in this State pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 56-17 or 56-18 of
the Georgia Insurance Code as the case may be.

56-3522. Issuance of Subscription Contracts; When Prohib ited, (a) No subscription contracts for prepaid legal services may be sold or offered for sale in this State prior to April 1, 1976; pro vided that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit an insurer authorized to transact casualty insurance in this State from selling or offering for sale in this State individually underwritten and individually issued policies of prepaid legal services insurance on policy forms which have been approved by the Commissioner

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pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56-5 of the Georgia Insurance Code.

(b) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any sub scription contracts negotiated and issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 302C of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 (87 Stat. 314, 29 U.S.C.A. Section 186(c) (8)).

(c) The provisions of this Section shall not apply in the event that prior to April 1, 1976, legal services plans coverages are man dated by any applicable State or federal laws or court decisions."

Section 2. If any Section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sen tence or clause of this Chapter is held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions thereof.

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

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, by substitute, the ayes were 98, nays 1.

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

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were again taken up for consideration:

HB 675. By Representatives Evans of the 84th, Colwell of the 4th, Cox of the 141st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Building Authority Act, Amended-Security Guards, so as to provide that it shall be illegal to beg, panhandle, solicit, or to sell goods, ware, or other objects or services within State buildings, or on the grounds, sidewalks or other ways, except under certain conditions and to authorize the Authority to provide for security guards under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Evans of the 84th moves to amend HB 675 as follows:
By striking from the caption thereof the language appearing on line 13 through 19 of page 1 the following:

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"To authorize the said authority to employ security guards to keep watch over and protect the properties of the said authority and such other properties as may be directed by the said authority; to provide that said security guards shall be employees of and com pensated by the said authority; to provide the powers and duties of the said security guards;"

And inserting in lieu thereof the following language:

"To provide that this Act shall not be applicable to the state supervisor of purchases; shall be permissive in nature and shall be applicable only to the building facilities and improvements adjacent to the State Capitol."

And by adding at the end of subparagraph 4 on page 3 between lines 8 and 9 a new subparagraph to be designated subparagraph (5) and to read as follows:

"(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or else where, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of this Act, shall be applicable only to the buildings, facilities, and improvements adjacent to the State Capitol; shall not be applicable to persons, firms, organizations, corporations, or other entities doing business with the State supervisor of purchases or the activities in relation thereto and the said provisions of this Act shall be permissive in nature."

By renumbering subsection (5) to be subsection (6).

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey Bargeron Battle Beck Bolster Bowman Bray
Burruss Calhoun Games
Carr Carrell

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell
Connell Cooper Cox
Crawford Davis

Dent

Dixon

Dover

Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W.

Elliott

Evans, W. D.

Felton

Foster, P. W.



Foster, R. L.

Gammage

Gignilliat

Glanton

Glover

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Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick

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Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Linder
Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax
Owens Oxford Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall
Ray Reaves

Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J.
Scott Shanahan
Sheats Sigman Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Thomason Tolbert
Toles Triplett Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall
Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Banks

Dean White

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, M. Baugh Beckham Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Burton Carlisle Childs Cole Golem an Culpepper
Daugherty
Egan
Evans, D.
Praser
Hamilton

Harris, B. B. Hawkins Hill, G. Horton Howard Jordan Lamhert Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald
Nessmith
Nix
Noble
Parham

Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Russell, W. B. Sams Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Taggart Thompson Townsend Tucker
Ware
Wheeler
Williams
Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 123, nays 4.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 675, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HB 266. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st and Bowman of the 103rd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the District Attorneys of the Superior Courts of this State upon an annual salary so as to provide for the pay ment of certain expenses incurred by the District Attorneys and certain Assistant District Attorneys in the performance of their official duties; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 266 as follows: on line 19, page 2, by striking the word "$25.00" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "36.00"

The following floor substitute, offered by Representative Mullinax of the 69th, was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for certain assistant district attorneys in certain judicial circuits, approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 716), as amended by an Act approved March 20, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 360), so as to provide for the payment of certain expenses incurred by said assistant district attorneys in the performance of their official duties; to provide for other matters relative to the fore going; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing for certain assistant district attorneys in certain judicial circuits, approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 716), as amended by an Act approved March 20, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 360), is hereby amended by adding, following Section 1, a new Section to be known as Section 1A, to read as follows:
"Section 1A. (a) Any assistant district attorney appointed

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pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall be entitled to receive in addition to any other compensation provided by this Act or by any laws of this State, reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties; provided any reimbursement received hereunder shall be in lieu of such expenses and supplements presently paid by local government authorities.
(b) The expenses provided for herein shall be paid for the fol lowing purposes and in the following manner:
(1) For transportation within the State of Georgia to and from a county outside of the residence of such assistant district attorney, if the same is by privately-owned motor vehicle, such assistant dis trict attorney shall receive and be paid a travel expense allowance for each mile traveled in the same amount as is now or may here after be paid and received by the officers, officials and employees of the various'departments, institutions, boards, bureaus and agencies of the State of Georgia.
(2) The actual cost of transportation shall be allowed to and from a county outside of the residence of such assistant district at torney, if such transportation is by public conveyance.
(3) The actual cost of meals and lodging incurred up to a maxi mum of $25.00 per day by the assistant district attorney shall be allowed if incurred in a county outside of the residence of the assis tant district attorney.
(4) Each assistant district attorney shall, once a month, submit a detailed and certified statement of the items of expense, as au thorized by this Section, to the State Auditor. The State Auditor shall audit each account and approve same for payment, if found correct, and transmit the total amount to the fiscal division of the Department of Administrative Services for the payment from the funds available for the operation of the superior courts of this State.
(c) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize the reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by any assistant district attorney, including but not limited to the cost of meals or lodging, by virtue of his residence being in a county other than that in which his regular duty station within his judicial circuit is lo cated."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1975.

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

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Karrh of the 106th moves to amend the floor substi tute to HB 266 by adding at line 24, after "expenses" the words, "and supplements".

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Calhoun Carnes Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Clifton
Coleman
Collins
Connell
Cooper
Crawford
Culpepper
Daugherty
Davis
Dean
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Elliott
Evans, B.
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, P. W.

Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R.
Jones
Karrh
Keyton
Kilgore
King
Kreeger
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Larsen, W. W.
Lee
Linder
Logan
Long
Lucas
Mann
Marcus

Matthews, D. R. McKinney Milford Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parrish Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Richardson Scott Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre
Snow
Stone
Taggart
Thomason
Thompson
Tolbert
Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Vaughn
Waddle
West
White
Whitmire
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

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Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Beckham Burton Carr Childers Cole Dixon Dover Foster, R. L.

Harrison Hudson Irwin Leonard McCollum Mostiler Peters Petro

Phillips, R. T. Rush Russell, J. Sigman Toles Wall Watson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Carrell Colwell Cox Dent Egan Fraser Gammage Harris, B. B. Horton

Irvin, J. Jessup Johnson, R. Jordan Knight Lambert Leggett Matthews, C. McDonald Miles Mullinax Parham Parkman Patten, G. C.

Patten, R, L. Phillips, L. L. Reaves
Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Sizemore Sweat Twiggs Walker Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 115, nays 23.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 266, by substitute, as amended, was ordered im mediately transmitted to the Senate.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 323. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd and Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for employees of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the various Area Planning and

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Development Commissions to contract for the inclusion within any health insurance plan of the employees of any such Area Planning and Develop ment Commission desiring so to do; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Beck Bolster Bray Castleberry Childs Clark, Betty Culpepper Gammage Ham

Hawkins Howell Knight
Lucas Marcus McDonald Mullinax Oxford Parham

Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Richardson Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sweat Vaughn Waddle Watson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Banks Bargeron Battle Berry Blackshear
Bowman Brown Calhoun Carnes Carter Chance Childers Clark,L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean
Dent

Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson
Jessup

Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Nessmith Nix Noble Owens

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Parrish Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Randall Ray Rush Russell, J.

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Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Thomason Thompson Tolbert

Toles Triplett Twiggs Wall West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, M. Bailey Baugh Beckham Buck Burruss Burton Carlisle Carr Carrell Colwell Elliott Evans, D. Fraser Glover

Greer Hamilton Harden Hatcher Hill, B. L. Jordan King Kreeger Lambert Matthews, C. Parkman Patten, G. C. Petro Rainey Reaves

Ross Sams Scott Sigman Smith, J. R. Taggart Townsend Tucker Walker Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 28, nays 108.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Knight of the 67th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 323.
HB 440. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A Bill to amend an Act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violations of traffic laws, so as to include within the purview of said Act violation of litter laws; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend HB 440 as follows:
By adding in the title on line 8, immediately prior to the word "to", the following:

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"to authorize State law enforcement officers to accept a driver's license as bail in lieu of taking a person who has violated a litter law of this State before a proper magistrate to enter into a formal recognizance or make a deposit of money;".

By renumbering Section 4 as Section 5 and inserting a new Section 4 to read as follows:

"Section 4. Any State law enforcement officer, upon agree ment with a person charged with violating a litter law of this State, shall be authorized to accept a driver's license as bail in lieu of taking such person before a proper magistrate to enter into a formal recognizance or make a deposit of money. The procedures and rules connected with the acceptance of such driver's license and subsequent disposition of the case shall be the same as provided for the ac ceptance of a driver's license as bail on arrest for traffic offenses provided in an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 435), as now or hereafter amended."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 6.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 440, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

Representative Horton of the 43rd moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology:

SB 305. By Senator Thompson of the 32nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-8, known as the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to forfeitures; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SB 305 was referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time.

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HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Greer and Horton of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Condominium Act"); to provide for separate titles and taxation; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title; to provide for the applicability of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for separate titles and taxation; to provide that all laws, ordinances and regulations concerning land use, zoning or building shall be construed without regard to the form of ownership; to provide that no subdivision laws, ordinances or regulations shall apply to any subdivision of any convertible space or unit; to provide for the allocation of eminent domain awards to the unit owners if any portion of the common elements is taken by eminent domain; to provide for the restoration of damaged or destroyed units; to provide for the foreclosure of mortgages and the responsibilities of the parties connected therewith; to provide for liens and the respon sibilities of the parties connected therewith; to provide for the creation of the condominium; to provide for descriptions of condominium units; to provide for the recordation of condominium instruments and other instruments; to provide for the construction, complementarity and validity of condominium instruments; to provide for compliance with condominium instruments; to provide for the contents of the declaration; to provide for the allocation of interests in the common elements; to provide for the al location of votes in the association; to provide for the allocation of liabili ties for common expenses; to provide for the reallocation of interests in common elements, votes and liabilities for common expenses; to provide for assignments and reassignments of limited common elements; to provide for the contents of the plats and plans; to provide for the preliminary recordation of plans; to provide for easements; to provide for leasehold condominiums; to provide for the conversion of convertible spaces; to provide for the expansion of the condominium; to provide for alterations within units; to provide for relocation of boundaries between units; to provide for the subdivision of units; to provide the procedure for amending condominium instruments; to provide the procedure for terminating the condominium; to provide the procedure for withdrawing submitted property; to provide for the incorporation, articles of incorporation and bylaws of the association; to provide for the control of association by declarant; to provide for the surrender of control to unit owners; to provide for the responsibility of the declarant; to provide for meetings of the association; to provide for a quorum of the members of the association and the board of directors; to provide for directors and officers; to provide for the upkeep of the condominium; to provide for the powers and responsibilities of the association; to provide for the tort liability of the association; to provide for the types of insurance the association shall be required to obtain; to provide for the rights to common profits; to provide for liens against any unit owner or condominium unit for assessments; to provide for the restraints on

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alienation; to provide the procedure for sales of condominium units; to provide for disclosure and the items to be disclosed to prospective purchasers; to provide for contract and advertising requirements; to provide for the escrow of deposits on condominium units; to provide for the liberal construction of this Act; to provide that substantial compliance with the requirements of this Act shall suffice to bring property described in condominium instruments recorded pursuant to the provisions of this Act within the purview and application of this Act; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Condominium Act."

Section 2. Application. This Act shall apply to all property sub mitted to the provisions hereof in accordance with the provisions hereof and shall also apply to any condominium previously created pursuant to the Apartment Ownership Act if the instruments creating the same have been amended in accordance with their terms in order to submit such condominium to the provisions of this Act. Existing condominiums created pursuant to the Apartment Ownership Act may amend the instru ments creating the same in certain respects in order to avail themselves of the provisions of this Act; provided, however, that any such amend ment must conform the instrument or instruments creating such con dominium to this Act in all necessary respects and the same shall there after be deemed to be submitted to the provisions of this Act. No con dominium shall be established under the Apartment Ownership Act on or after the effective date hereof. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to affect the validity of any provision of any instrument recorded prior to the effective date hereof.
Section 3. Definitions. As used in this Act, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) "Additional property" means any property which may be added to an expandable condominium in accordance with the provisions of the declaration and of this Act.

(b) "Association" means a corporation formed for the purpose of exercising the powers of the association of any condominium created pursuant hereto.

(c) "Board of directors" or "board" means an executive and ad ministrative body, by whatever name denominated, designated in the condominium instruments as the governing body of the association.

(d) "Common elements" means all portions of the condominium other than the units.

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(e) "Common expenses" means all expenditures lawfully made or incurred by or on behalf of the association, together with all funds lawfully assessed for the creation and/or maintenance of reserves pursuant to the provisions of the condominium instruments.

(f) "Common profits" means all income collected or accrued by or on behalf of the association, other than income derived from assessments pursuant to Section 17 hereof.

(g) "Condominium" means the property lawfully submitted to this
Act by the recordation of condominium instruments pursuant to the provisions of this Act. No property shall' be deemed to be a condominium within the meaning of this Act unless undivided interests in common elements are vested in the unit owners.

(h) "Condominium instruments" means the declaration and plats and plans, recorded pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Any exhibit, schedule, or certification accompanying a condominium instrument and recorded simultaneously therewith shall be deemed an integral part of that condominium instrument. Any amendment or certification of any condominium instrument shall, from the time of the recordation of such amendment or certification, be deemed an integral part of the affected condominium instrument, so long as such amendment or certification was made in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(i) "Condominium unit" means a unit together with the undivided interest in the common elements appertaining to that unit.
(j) "Convertible space" means a portion of a structure within the condominium, which portion may be converted into one or more units and/or common elements (including but not limited to limited common elements) in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(k) "Court" means the superior court of the county wherein the condominium, or any part thereof, is situated.
(1) "Declarant" means all owners and/or lessees of the property who execute the declaration or on whose behalf the declaration is ex ecuted; provided, however, that the phrase "owners and/or lessees" as used herein, in Section 9 hereof and in Section 25 hereof shall not include, in his capacity as such, any mortgagee, any lien holder, any person having an equitable interest under any contract for the sale and/or lease of a unit, or any lessee or tenant of a unit. Prom the time of the recordation of any amendment to the declaration expanding an expandable condominium, all persons who execute that amendment or on whose behalf that amendment is executed shall also come within this definition. Any successor-in-title of any owner and/or lessee referred to in this subsection who comes to stand in the same relation to the condominium as his predecessor did shall also come within this defini tion.
(m) "Declaration" means the recordable instrument containing those matters required by Section 14 hereof and any lawful amendments thereto.

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(n) "Expandable condominium" means a condominium to which additional property may be added in accordance with the provisions of the declaration and of this Act.

(o) "Foreclosure" shall include, without limitation, the judicial foreclosure of a mortgage or the exercise of a power of sale contained in any mortgage.

(p) "Identifying number" means one or more letters, numbers, symbols or words, or any combination thereof, that identifies only one unit in the condominium.

(q) "Leasehold condominium" means a condominium in all or any portion of which each unit owner owns an estate for years or leasehold estate in his unit, or in the property on or within which that unit is situated, or both. A condominium including an estate for years in proper ty (or an interest therein) on or within which no units are situated or to be situated shall not be deemed a leasehold condominium within the meaning of this Act.

(r) "Limited common element" means a portion of the common elements reserved for the exclusive use of those entitled to the use of one or more (but less than all) of the units.

(s) "Mortgage" means a mortgage, deed to secure debt, deed of trust or other instrument conveying a lien upon or security title to property.

(t) "Mortgagee" means the holder of a mortgage,

(u) "Officer" means an officer of the association.

(v) "Person" means a natural person, corporation, partnership, association, trust, or other entity, or any combination thereof.

(w) "Property" means any real property and/or any interest in real property, including, without limitation, parcels of air space.

(x) "Record" means to file for record in the office of the clerk of the court of all counties in which the condominium or any part there of is located.

(y) "Submitted property" means the property lawfully submitted to the provisions of this Act by the recordation of condominium instru ments pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Additional property shall be deemed to be submitted property upon the expansion of a con dominium pursuant to the provisions of this Act.

(z) "Unit" means a portion of the condominium intended for any type of independent ownership and use. For the purposes of this Act, a convertible space shall also be deemed a unit.

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(aa) "Unit owner" means one or more persons, including the declarant, who own a condominium unit, or, in the case of a leasehold condominium, whose leasehold interest or interests in the condominium extend for the entire balance of the unexpired term or terms.

Section 4. Separate Titles and Taxation. Each condominium unit shall constitute for all purposes a separate parcel of real property, distinct from all other condominium units. If there is any unit owner other than the declarant, then no tax or assessment shall be levied on the condominium as a whole, but only on the individual condominium units.
Section 5. Land Use, Zoning, Building and Subdivision Laws. All laws, ordinances and regulations concerning land use, building or zoning shall be construed and applied with reference to the nature and use of property without regard to the form of ownership. In addition, no subdivision law, ordinance or regulation shall apply to any subdivision of any convertible space or unit as defined in this Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, however, nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to amend, supersede or invalidate any provision of the Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972, as the same may be amended, nor shall Section 28 hereof be construed to override any law ful density requirement imposed by any zoning, building or land use law, ordinance or regulation.

Section 6. Eminent Domain, (a) If any portion of the common elements is taken by eminent domain, the award therefor shall be allocated to the unit owners in proportion to their respective undivided interests in the common elements, unless otherwise provided in the condominium instruments; provided, however, that the portion of the award attributable to the taking of any permanently assigned limited common element shall be allocated to the unit owner of the unit to which that limited common element was so assigned at the time of the taking. If any limited common element is permanently assigned to more than one unit at the time of the taking, then the portion of the award attributable to the taking thereof shall be allocated in equal shares to the unit owners of the units to which it was so assigned or in such other shares as the declaration may specify for this purpose. A permanently assigned limited common element is a limited common element which cannot be reassigned or which can be reassigned only with the consent of the unit owner or owners of the unit or units to which it is assigned.

(b) If one or more units are taken by eminent domain, the un divided interest in the common elements appertaining to any such units shall thenceforth appertain to the remaining units, being allocated to them in proportion to their respective undivided interests in the common elements. The court shall enter a decree reflecting the reallocation of undivided interests produced thereby, and the award shall include, without limitation, just compensation to the unit owner of any unit taken for his undivided interest in the common elements as well
as for his unit.

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taken, and the undivided interest in the common elements appertaining to any such unit shall be reduced, in the case of each such unit, in proportion to the diminution in the fair market value of such unit result ing from the taking. The portion of undivided interest in the common elements thereby divested from the unit owner of any such unit shall be reallocated among that unit and the other units in the condominium in proportion to their respective undivided interests in the common elements, with any units partially taken participating in such reallocation on the basis of their undivided interests as reduced in accordance with the preceding sentence. The court shall enter a decree reflecting the reallocation of undivided interests produced thereby, and the award shall include, without limitation, just compensation to the unit owner of any unit partially taken for that portion of his undivided interest in the common elements divested from him by operation of the first sentence of this subsection and not revested in him by operation of the following sentence, as well as for that portion of his unit taken by eminent domain.

(d) If, however, the taking of a portion of any unit makes it impractical to use the remaining portion of that unit for the primary purpose permitted by the condominium instruments, then the entire undivided interest in the common elements appertaining to that unit shall thenceforth appertain to the remaining units, being allocated to them in proportion to their respective undivided interests in the common elements, and the remaining portion of that unit shall thenceforth be a part of the common elements. The court shall enter a decree reflecting the reallocation of the undivided interests produced thereby, and the award shall include, without limitation, just compensation to the unit owner of such unit for his entire undivided interest in the common elements and for his entire unit.

(e) Votes in the association and liability for future common ex penses appertaining to any unit or units taken or partially taken by eminent domain, shall thenceforth appertain to the remaining units, being allocated to them in proportion to their relative voting strength in the association, and liability for common expenses, respectively, with any unit partially taken participating in such reallocation as though its voting strength and its liability for common expenses in the associa tion had been reduced in proportion to the reduction in its undivided interest in the common elements, and the decree of the court shall
provide accordingly.

(f) Any or all of the matters which are prescribed for the deter mination of the court may instead be resolved by amendment to the declaration agreed to by unit owners to which more than fifty percent of the votes in the association appertain, including the unit owner of all units wholly or partially taken or to which there is appurtenant any permanently assigned limited common element wholly or partially
taken, together with the mortgage of each such unit.

Section 7. Damage or Destruction of Units. Unless otherwise pro vided in the condominium instruments, in the event of damage to or destruction of any unit, the association shall cause the same to be restored and any funds required for such restoration in excess of the

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insurance proceeds attributable thereto shall be paid by the unit owner of such unit; provided, however, that in the event that the unit owner of such unit, together with the unit owners of other units to which twothirds of the votes in the association appertain, agree not to restore such unit, the same shall not be restored and the entire undivided interest in the common elements appertaining to that unit shall thenceforth appertain to the remaining units, being allocated to them in proportion to their undivided interests in the common elements, and the remaining portion of that unit shall thenceforth be a part of the common elements. Votes in the association and liability for future common expenses shall thereupon appertain to the remaining units, being allocated to them in proportion to their relative voting strength in the association and liability for common expenses, respectively.

Section 8. Mortgages and Liens, (a) In the event of the foreclosure of any mortgage or lien which is subordinate to the declaration or from which any condominium unit has been released, such foreclosure shall not terminate the condominium, and the mortgage, lien holder or other purchaser at foreclosure shall, upon such purchase, become the owner of all condominium units which had not been released from such mortgage or lien prior to such purchase; however, in the event of the foreclosure of any mortgage or lien which is not subordinate to the declaration and from which no condominium unit has been released, the foreclosure of such mortgage or lien shall terminate the condominium unless the foreclosing mortgagee or lien holder subordinates thereto prior to foreclosure or forecloses subject to the declaration. For the purposes of this Section 8, a lien for labor or services performed or for materials furnished in the improvement of property, either before or after it becomes submitted property, recorded upon the submitted property as a whole after the recordation of the declaration shall be subordinate to the declaration.

(b) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, liens for labor and services performed and for materials furnished for the improvement of property either before or after it becomes submitted property, and performed or used in the original construction of any portion of a condominium or additional property of an expandable condominium, may be recorded against the submitted property as a whole; provided, however, any such lien shall constitute a valid lien only against those units which have not been conveyed by the declarant to any person in a bona fide sale and purchase transaction prior to the recording of such lien, and as to those units which have been so conveyed said lien shall be inapplicable and unenforceable.
(c) Subsequent to the creation of the condominium, and so long as the submitted property remains subject to this Act, no lien shall arise, or except as provided in subsections (a) and (b) above be ef fective, against the submitted property as a whole. During such period of submission to this Act, and except as provided above, liens or en cumbrances shall arise or be created or effective only against each condominium unit in the same manner and under the same conditions in every respect as liens or encumbrances may arise or be created upon or be effective against any other separate parcel of real property sub ject to individual ownership; provided, however, that labor or services

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performed or materials furnished for improvement of the common elements, if duly authorized by the association, shall be deemed to be performed or furnished with the express consent of each unit owner and shall, if other applicable provisions of law are complied with and subject to the limitations thereof, create a lien upon all of the con dominium units subject to the provisions of subsection (d) hereof.

(d) In the event that any such lien for labor or services performed or materials furnished for improvement of the common elements be comes effective subsequent to the creation of the condominium, any unit owner may remove that lien from his condominium unit by payment of the amount attributable to his condominium unit. Such amount shall be computed by reference to the liability for common expenses appertain ing to that condominium unit pursuant to Section 17(c) hereof. Sub sequent to such payment, discharge or other satisfaction, the unit owner of that condominium unit shall be entitled to have that lien released as to his condominium unit in accordance with applicable provisions of law, and the association shall not assess, or have a valid lien against, that condominium unit for any portion of the common expenses incurred in connection with that lien, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 17 and 41 hereof.

Section 9. Creation of the Condominium. A condominium shall come into existence upon the recordation of the declaration pursuant to the provisions of this Act and of the plats and/or plans required by Section 20 hereof. The declaration shall be duly executed by or an behalf of all of the owners and/or lessees of the submitted property.

Section 10. Descriptions of Condominium Units. After the sub mission of any property to the provisions of this Act, no description of a condominium unit located thereon shall be deemed vague, uncertain, or otherwise insufficient which sets forth the identifying number of that unit, the name of the condominium, the name of the county or counties wherein the condominium is situated, and the deed book and page num ber where the first page of the declaration is recorded. Any such des cription shall be deemed to include the undivided interest in the com mon elements appertaining to such unit even if such interest is not stated or referred to therein.

Section 11. Recordation of Condominium Instruments and Other Instruments, (a) The declaration and any amendments thereof shall be entitled to recordation if executed in the manner required for recording deeds to real property. All condominium instruments, and any amend ments and certifications thereof, shall set forth the name of condomin ium is located, and, except for the declaration itself, the deed book and page number where the first page of the declaration is recorded or the document number of the declaration assigned upon recordation thereof. All condominium instruments, and all amendments and certifications thereof, shall be recorded in every county wherein any portion of the condominium is located. Such recordation shall not require the approval of any county or municipal authority or official except as to the manner of execution hereby prescribed.

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(b) In addition to the records and indexes required to be maintained by the clerk of the court, he shall maintain one or more separate plat books entitled "Condominium Plat Book" wherein shall be recorded all plats required to be filed pursuant to this Act. In addition to such plats, there shall also be entitled to be recorded in such plat books other plats (including site plans and plot plans) prepared by a registered land surveyor affecting any condominium, but the same shall not constitute the recording of a plat pursuant to Section 20 hereof unless the same complies with all requirements thereof. The record of the declaration and of any amendment thereto shall contain a reference to the plat book and page number of the plat or plats recorded in connection there with.
(c) The plans required to be recorded pursuant to Section 20 hereof shall be kept by the clerk of the court in a separate file for each con dominium, indexed in the same manner as a conveyance entitled to record, numbered serially in the order of receipt, each designated "Condominium Plans", with the name of the condominium, and each containing a refer ence to the deed book and page number where the first page of the declaration is recorded or the document number of the declaration as signed upon recordation thereof. The record of the declaration and of any amendment thereto shall contain a reference to the file number of the plans recorded in connection therewith.

(d) All deeds, mortgages, liens, leases and encumbrances of any kind affecting any condominium unit, or duplicate originals thereof or copies thereof certified by the clerk of superior court in whose office the same is first recorded, shall be recorded in all counties in which any part of the submitted property is located.
Section 12. Construction, Complementarity and Validity of Con dominium Instruments, (a) Except to the extent otherwise provided by the condominium instruments:
(1) The terms defined in Section 3 hereof shall be deemed to have the meanings therein specified wherever they appear in the condominium instruments unless the context otherwise requires.

(2) To the extent that walls, floors, and/or ceilings are des ignated as the boundaries of the units or of any specified units, all doors and windows therein, and all lath, wallboard, plasterboard, plaster, paneling, molding, tiles, wallpaper, paint, finished flooring, and any other materials constituting any part of the finished surfaces thereof, shall be deemed a part of such units, while all other portions of such walls, floors, and/or ceilings shall be deemed a part of the common elements.
(3) If any chutes, flues, ducts, conduits, wires, bearing walls, bearing columns, or any other apparatus lies partially within and partially outside of the designated boundaries of a unit, any portions thereof serving only that unit shall be deemed a part of that unit, while any portions thereof serving more than one unit or any portion of the common elements shall be deemed a part of the common elements.

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(4) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3) hereof, all space, interior partitions, and other fixtures and improvements within the boundaries of a unit shall be deemed a part of that unit.

(5) Any shutters, awnings, window boxes, doorsteps, porches, balconies, patios, and any other apparatus designed to serve a single unit shall be deemed a limited common element appertaining to that unit exclusively.
(6) The requirement of consent to or joinder in any act or instrument by any unit owner shall not be deemed to require the consent to or joinder in such act or instrument by any mortgagee of, or the holder of any lien upon, such unit owner's condominium unit, except to the extent expressly required by this Act.
(b) In the event that any allocation of undivided interest in the common elements, votes in the association or liability for common expenses stated in any deed or mortgage to or of any condominium unit conflicts with the allocations thereof as set forth in the declaration, the declaration shall control.
(c) In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Act and the provisions of any declaration, this Act shall control.
(d) The condominium instruments shall be construed together and shall be deemed to incorporate one another to the extent that any re quirement of this Act as to the content of one would be satisfied if any other condominium instrument were incorporated therein by reference.
(e) If any provision, sentence, clause, phrase or word of any con dominium instrument, or the application thereof in any circumstance, is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of such condominium instrument, and of the application of any such provision, sentence, clause, phrase or word in other circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

Section 13, Compliance with Condominium Instruments. Every unit owner and all those entitled to occupy a unit shall comply with all lawful provisions of the condominium instruments. Any lack of such compliance shall be grounds for an action or suit to recover sums due, for damages or injunctive relief, or for any other remedy available at law or in equity, maintainable by the association or, in any proper case, by one or more aggrieved unit owners on their own behalf or as a class action. If and to the extent provided in the declaration, the association shall be empowered, in order to enforce such compliance, to impose and assess fines and suspend temporarily the right of use of certain of the common elements; provided, however, that no such suspension shall deny any such unit owner or such occupants access to the unit owned or occupied nor cause any hazardous or unsanitary condition to exist.
Section 14. Contents of the Declaration, (a) The declaration for every condominium shall contain the following:

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(1) The name of the condominium, which name shall include the word "Condominium" or be followed by the words "a Con dominium."

(2) The name of the county or counties in which the condo minium is located.

(3) A legal description by metes and bounds of the submitted property, including the horizontal (upper and lower) boundaries, if any, as well as the vertical (lateral) boundaries.

(4) A description or delineation of the boundaries of the units, including the horizontal (upper and lower) boundaries, if any, as well as the vertical (lateral) boundaries.

(5) A description or delineation of the limited common ele ments, if any, showing or designating the unit or units to which each is assigned.

(6) A description or delineation of all common elements which may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, together with a statement that they may be so assigned and a description of the method whereby any such assignments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 hereof.

(7) The allocation to each unit of an undivided interest in the common elements in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 hereof.

(8) The allocation to each unit of a number of votes in the association in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 hereof.

(9) The allocation to each unit of a share of the liability for common expenses in accordance with the provisions of Section 17 hereof.

(10) Any limitations or restrictions on the powers of the as sociation and the board of directors.

(11) The name and address of the attorney or other person who prepared the declaration.

(12) A statement of any and all restrictions on the general use of the condominium or a statement that there are no such restric tions.

(13) Such other matters, not inconsistent with this Act, as the declarant deems appropriate.

(b) If the condominium is an expandable condominium, the declara tion shall also contain the following:

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(1) The explicit reservation of an option or options to expand the condominium.

(2) A time limit or date, not exceeding seven years from the recording of the declaration, upon which all options to expand the condominium shall expire, together with a statement of the circum stances, if any, which will terminate any such option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified; provided, however, that if the condominium instruments so provide, the unit owners of units to which two-thirds of the votes in the association appertain, ex clusive of any vote or votes appurtenant to any unit or units then owned by the declarant, may consent to the extension of any such option within one year prior to the date upon which any such option would otherwise have expired.

(3) A statement of any other limitations on such option or options, or a statement that there are no such limitations.

(4) A legal description by metes and bounds of the additional property, including the horizontal (upper and lower) boundaries, if any, as well as the vertical (lateral) boundaries.

(B) A statement as to whether portions of the additional prop erty may be added to the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and bounds thereof and/or regulating the order in which they may be added to the condominium, or a statement that there are no such limitations,

(6) A statement of any limitations as to the location of any improvements that may be made on any portions of the additional property, or a statement that there are no such limitations.

(7) A statement of the maximum number of units that may be created on the additional property. If portions of the additional property may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are fixed in accordance with item (5) of this sub section, the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units that may be created on each such portion added to the con dominium. If portions of the additional property may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are not fixed in accordance with item (5) of this subsection, then the declaration shall also state the maximum average number of units per acre that may be created on any such portion added to the condominium.

(8) A statement, with regard to the additional property, of whether any units may be created therein that may not be restricted exclusively to residential use, and, if so, a statement of the maximum extent thereof or a limitation as to the extent of such nonresidential use.

(9) A statement of the extent to which any structures erected

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on any portion of the additional property added to the condominium will be compatible with structures on the submitted property in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials to be used and architectural style, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards.

(10) A description of all other improvements that will be made on any portion of the additional property added to the condomin ium, or a statement of any limitations as to what other improve ments may be made thereon, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.

(11) A statement that any units created on any portion of the additional property added to the condominium will be substantially identical to the units on the submitted property, or a statement of any limitations as to what types of units may be created thereon, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.

(12) A description of the declarant's reserved right, if any, to create limited common elements within any portion of the additional property and/or to designate common elements therein which may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, in terms of the types, sizes and maximum number of such limited common elements within each such portion, or a statement that no limitations are placed on that right.
(13) A statement of a formula, ratio or other method whereby, upon the expansion of any expandable condominium, there shall be reallocated among the units (a) the undivided interests in the common elements, (b) the votes in the association and (c) the liability for common expenses.
Provided, that plats and/or plans may be recorded with the declara tion or any amendment thereto and identified therein to supplement or provide information required to be furnished pursuant to this subsection, and that item (8) of this subsection need not be complied with if none of the units on the submitted property are restricted exclusively to residential use.
(c) If the condominium contains any convertible space, the declara tion shall also contain a statement of a formula, ratio or other method whereby, upon the conversion of all or any portion of a convertible space, there shall be allocated among the units created therefrom (a) the undivided interest in the common elements, (b) the votes in the associa tion, and (c) the liability for common expenses, which previously ap pertained to such convertible space.
(d) If the condominium is a leasehold condominium, the declaration shall set forth, with respect to any ground lease, other lease or other instrument creating the estate for years the expiration or termination of which may terminate or contract the condominium, the county or counties wherein the same are recorded and the deed book and page number where the first page of each such lease or other instrument is recorded. The declaration shall also contain the following:

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(1) The date upon which each such leasehold or estate for years is due to expire.

(2) A statement of whether any property will be owned by the unit owners in fee simple, and, if so, a legal description by metes and bounds of any such property. With respect to any improvements owned by the unit owners in fee simple, the declaration shall con tain a statement of any rights the unit owners shall have to remove such improvements after the expiration or termination of the lease hold or estate for years involved or a statement that they shall have no such rights.
(3) A statement of the name and address of the person or per sons to whom payments of rent must be made by the unit owners unless such rent is collected from the unit owners as a part of the common expenses.
(4) A statement of the share of liability for payments under any such lease or other instrument chargeable against each unit.
(e) Whenever this Section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of submitted property or additional property, such require ment shall be deemed to include a requirement of a legally sufficient description of any easements that are submitted to this Act or that may be added to the condominium, as the case may be. In the case of any such easement, the declaration shall contain the following:
(1) A description of the permitted use or uses.
(2) If the benefit of such easement does not inure to all units and their lawful occupants, a statement of the relevant restrictions and limitations on utilization.

(3) If any person other than those entitled to occupy any unit may use such easement, a statement of the rights of others to such use.

Provided, however, that the foregoing requirements may be satisfied by attaching a true copy of any such easement to the declaration.

(f) Whenever this Section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of submitted property or additional property, such requirement shall be deemed to include a separate legal description by metes and bounds of all property in which the unit owners collectively shall or may be tenants in common or joint tenants with any other persons. No units shall be situated on any such property however, and the declaration shall describe the nature of the unit owners' estate therein. No such property shall be shown on the same plat or plats showing other por tions of the condominium, but shall be shown instead on separate plats, unless such property is specifically shown and labeled as being owned subject to such a tenancy.

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(g) Wherever in this Act there is required a statement of a method for allocation or reallocation of undivided interests in the common
elements, votes in the association and the liability for common expenses, such method shall be so related to the physical characteristics of the
units affected, or otherwise so stated, as to enable any person to deter mine the interest, vote or share in such matters appertaining to any particular unit upon such allocation or reallocation. Certain spaces within the units (including, without limitation, attic, basement and/or garage
space) may but need not be omitted from such calculation or partially discounted by the use of a ratio, so long as the same basis of calculation is employed for all units in the condominium. In the event that the declaration allocates or provides for the allocation to any unit of a dif ferent share of undivided interests in common elements than is allocated for liability for common expenses, such difference shall be based upon a good faith estimate of the declarant as to the approximate relative maintenance or other costs occasioning such disparity and the basis of such determination shall be stated in the declaration; provided, however, that no unit owner or other person may require any reallocation on ac count of any disparity between actual costs and the determination as so reflected in the declaration. Subject to the foregoing sentence of this subsection (g), nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to re quire that the proportions of undivided interest in the common elements, of votes in the association or of liability for common expenses assigned and allocated to each unit be equal, it being intended that such propor tions may be independent.

Section 15. Allocation of Interests in the Common Elements, (a) The declaration shall allocate to each unit depicted on plats and/or plans that comply with Section 20(a) and (b) hereof an undivided interest in the common elements. Such allocation may be by percentage, frac tion, formula or any other method which indicates the relative undivided interests in the common elements. If an equal undivided interest in the common elements is allocated to each unit, the declaration may merely so state.

(b) All of the undivided interests in the common elements shall be allocated to the units created by the declaration, subject to reallocation as provided in this Act.

(c) If the undivided interests allocated are other than equal, the undivided interest allocated to each unit shall be reflected by a table or provision in the declaration, or by an exhibit or schedule accompany ing the declaration and recorded simultaneously therewith, identifying the units, listing them serially or grouping them together in the case of units to which identical undivided interests are allocated, and setting forth the fraction, percentage or other statement of undivided interest
in the common elements allocated thereto.

(d) Except to the extent otherwise expressly provided by this Act, the undivided interest in the common elements allocated to any unit shall not be altered, and any purported transfer, encumbrance or other disposition of that interest without the unit to which it appertains shall be void.

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(e) The common elements shall not be subject to any suit for partition except as provided in Sections 30 and 31 hereof.
(f) No undivided interest in the common elements shall be allocated to any unit unless such unit is depicted on plats and/or plans that comply with Section 20(a) and (b) hereof.
Section 16. Allocation of Votes in the Association, (a) The declara tion shall allocate to each unit depicted on plats and/or plans that comply with Section 20(a) and (b) hereof a number of votes in the association. The allocation of such votes may be by percentage, fraction, formula or any other method which indicates the relative voting power allocated to each unit. If an equal vote is allocated to each unit, the declaration may merely so state. All of the votes in the association shall be allocated among the units depicted on plats and/or plans as afore said, subject to reallocation as provided in this Act.
(b) Since a unit owner may be more than one person, if only one of those persons is present at a meeting of the association, that person shall be entitled to cast the votes appertaining to that unit; however, if more than one of those persons is present, the vote appertaining to that unit shall be cast only in accordance with their unanimous agreement unless the condominium instruments expressly provide otherwise, and such consent shall be conclusively presumed if any one of them purports to cast the votes appertaining to that unit without protest being made forthwith by any of the others to the person presiding over the meeting.

(c) The votes appertaining to any unit may (and shall, in the case of any unit owner not a natural person or persons) be cast pursuant
to a proxy or proxies duly executed by or on behalf of the unit owner, or, in cases where the unit owner is more than one person, by or on behalf of all such persons. No such proxy shall be revocable except by written notice delivered to the association by the unit owner or by any of such persons. Any proxy shall be void if it is not dated or if it purports to be revocable without notice as aforesaid.

(d) Except in the case of any condominium no part of which is restricted exclusively to residential use, if fifty percent or more of the votes in the association appertain to twenty-five percent or less of the condominium units, then in any case where a majority vote is required by the condominium instruments or by this Act, the requirement for such a majority shall be deemed to include, in addition to the specified majority of the votes, assent by the unit owners of a like majority of the condominium units.
(e) Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, no votes in the association shall be deemed to appertain to any condominium unit during such time as the unit owner thereof is the association, nor shall any vote be allocated to any condominium unit unless such con dominium unit is depicated on plats and/or plans that comply with Sec tion 20(a) and(b) hereof. Except to the extent otherwise expressly pro vided or permitted by this Act, the votes allocated to any condominium unit shall not be altered.

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Section 17. Allocation of Liabilities for Common Expenses, (a) Except to the extent that the condominium instruments provide other wise, any common expenses associated with the maintenance, repair, renovation, restoration, or replacement of any limited common element shall be specially assessed against the condominium unit to which that limited common element was assigned at the time such expenses were made or incurred; however, if any such limited common element was as signed at that time to more than one unit, such common expenses shall be specifically assessed against each such condominium unit equally (so that the total of such special assessments equals the total of such expenses).
(b) To the extent that the condominium instruments expressly so provide:
(1) Any other common expenses benefiting less than all of the units shall be specially assessed equitably among all of the con dominium units so benefited;

(2) Any other common expenses occasioned by the conduct of less than all of those entitled to occupy all of the units or by the licensees or invitees of any such unit or units shall be specially as sessed against the condominium unit or units, the conduct of any occupant, licensee or invitee of which occasioned any such common expenses;
(3) Any other common expenses significantly disporportionately benefiting all of the units shall be assessed equitably among all of the condominium units.

(c) The amount of all common expenses not specially assessed pursuant to subsections (a) and/or (b) hereof, less the amount of all undistributed and unreserved common profits, shall be assessed against the condominium units in accordance with the allocation of liability for common expenses set forth in the declaration. Such allocation may be by percentage, fraction, formula or any other method which indicates the relative liabilities for common expenses. If an equal liability for common expenses is allocated to each unit, the declaration may merely
so state. The entire liability for common expenses shall be allocated among the units depicted on plats and/or plans that comply with Section 20 (a) and (b) hereof, subject to reallocation as provided in this Act. Except to the extent otherwise expressly provided or permitted by this Act, the allocations of such liability shall not be altered; provided, however, that no such reallocation shall affect any assessement or installment thereof becoming due and payable prior to such reallocation. Such assessments shall be made by the association annually, or more often if the condominium instruments so provide, and shall be payable in the manner determined by the association.

(d) No unit owner other than the association shall be exempted from any liability for any assessment hereunder or under any con dominium instrument for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, abandonment, nonuse or waiver of the use or enjoyment of his unit or any part of the common elements.

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(e) Unless otherwise provided in the condominium instruments and except as provided in subsection (f) hereof, the grantee in a con veyance of a condominium unit shall be jointly and severally liable with the grantor thereof for all unpaid assessments against the latter up to the time of such conveyance, without prejudice to such grantee's right to recover from such grantor the amounts paid by the grantee therefor; provided, however, that if such grantor or grantee shall request a state ment from the association as provided in Section 41 hereof, such grantee, his successors, successors-in-title and assigns, shall not be liable for, nor shall the condominium unit conveyed be subject to a lien for, any unpaid assessments against such grantor in excess of the amount set forth in such statement, if any.

(f) In the event that the holder of a first priority mortgage of record or other person acquires title to any condominium unit as a result of foreclosure of a first mortgage, such holder or other person, his suc cessors, successors-in-title and assigns, shall not be liable for, nor shall such condominium unit be subject to a lien for, any assessment hereunder or under any condominium instrument chargeable to such con dominium unit on account of any period prior to such acquisition of title; provided, however, that such unpaid share of an assessment or assessments shall be deemed to be common expenses collectible from all of the unit owners including such holder or other person, his succssors, successors-in-title and assigns.

Section 18. Reallocation of Interests in Common Elements, Votes and Liabilities for Common Expenses, (a) Interests in the common elements shall not be allocated to any units to be created within any additional property until plats and/or plans depicting the same are re corded pursuant to Section 20(c) hereof. Upon the submission of any additional property, the declarant shall execute and record an amendment to the declaration reallocating undivided interests in the common ele ments, votes in the association and liabilities for common expenses in the manner provided in the declaration.

(b) If all of a convertible space is converted into common elements (including without limitation limited common elements), then the un divided interest in the common elements appertaining to such con vertible space shall thenceforth appertain to the remaining units, being allocated among them in proportion to their undivided interests in the common elements. In the case of the conversion of all or any portion of any convertible space into one or more units and/or common ele ments, including, without limitation, limited common elements, the un divided interests in the common elements, the votes in the association and the liability for common expenses shall be reallocated in the manner provided in the declaration. The declarant shall forthwith prepare, execute, and record an amendment to the declaration effecting the reallocation of undivided interests produced thereby.

(c) In the case of a leasehold condominium, upon the expiration or termination of any leasehold or estate for years with respect to any land upon or within which any unit exists, every such unit, together with all common elements located upon or within such leasehold or estate for years, shall be deemed to have been withdrawn from the condomin-

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ium, unless the declaration provides for the termination of the con dominium in such event. The undivided interest in the common elements appertaining to any unit thereby withdrawn from the condominium shall thenceforth appertain to the remaining units, being allocated among them in proportion to their undivided interests in the common elements. The association shall forthwith prepare, execute, and record an amend ment to the declaration effecting the reallocation of undivided interests produced thereby. In the case of the contraction of a condominium on account of the expiration or termination of a leasehold or estate for years, all votes attributable to any unit located upon such property immediately prior to such contraction shall thereby be eliminated; in addition, the liability for common expenses appertaining to any such unit shall be allocated to the remaining units in proportion to their relative liabilities for common expenses.

Section 19. Assignments and Reassignments of Limited Common Elements, (a) All assignments and reassignments of limited common elements shall be made or provided for in the condominium instruments. No limited common element shall be assigned or reassigned except in accordance with the provisions of this Act. No amendment to any condominium instrument shall alter any rights or obligations with respect to any limited common element without the consent of all unit owners whose use of such limited common element is or may be directly affected by such assignment or reassignment, as evidenced by their execution of such amendment, except to the extent that the condominium instruments expressly provided otherwise prior to or simultaneously with the first assignment of such limited common element.

(b) Unless expressly prohibited by the condominium instruments, a limited common element may be reassigned upon written application to the association by the unit owners whose use of such limited common element is or may be directly affected by such reassignment. The asso ciation shall forthwith prepare and execute an amendment to the declara tion reassigning all rights and obligations with respect to the limited common element involved. Such amendment shall be delivered forthwith to the unit owners of the units whose use of such limited common element is or may be directly affected by such reassignment upon payment by them of all reasonable costs for the preparation, execution and recording thereof. Said amendment shall become effective when the association and the unit owners of the units whose use of such limited common element is or may be directly affected by such reassignment have executed and
recorded the same.

(c) A common element not previously assigned as a limited common element shall be so assigned only pursuant to the declaration. The amend ment to the declaration making such an assignment shall be prepared and executed by the association. Such amendment shall be delivered to
the unit owner or owners directly affected by such assignment upon payment by them of all reasonable costs for the preparation, execution
and recordation thereof. Said amendment shall become effective when executed by the association and such unit owner or owners and recorded, and the recordation thereof shall be conclusive evidence that the method
prescribed pursuant to the declaration was adhered to.

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Section 20. Contents of the Plats and Plans, (a) There shall be recorded prior to the first conveyance of a condominium unit one or more plats of survey showing the location and dimensions of the sub mitted property, the location and dimensions of all structural improve ments located on any portion of the submitted property, the intended location and dimensions of all contemplated structural improvements committed to be provided by the declarant on any portion of the sub mitted property and, to the extent feasible, the location and dimensions of all easements appurtenant to the submitted property or otherwise submitted to this Act as part of the common elements. With respect to all such structural improvements, the plats shall indicate which, if any, have not been begun by use of the phrase "(Not Yet Begun)". No structural improvement which contains or constitutes all or part of any unit or units and which is located on any portion of the submitted prop erty shall be commenced on any portion of the submitted property after the recording of the plats. The declarant shall complete all structural improvements depicted on the plats subject only to such limitations, if any, as may be expressly stated in the declaration with respect to those labeled "(Not Yet Begun)" on the plats and subject to the provisions of the following sentence. The declarant within six months after written notice from the association shall be obligated to complete within a rea sonable time every structural improvement actually commenced on the submitted property notwithstanding any provision of the declaration unless the declarant removes within a reasonable time all portions of any such structural improvement and restores the surface of the land affected thereby to substantially the same condition that existed prior to com mencement of any such structural improvement; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall exempt the declarant from any contractual liability to complete any such structural improvement. If the submitted property consists of noncontiguous parcels, then the plats shall indicate the approximate distances between such parcels unless such information is disclosed in the declaration. If, with respect to any portion or portions (but less than all) of the submitted property, the unit owners are to own only a leasehold or estate for years, the plats shall show the location and dimensions of any such portion or portions, and shall label each such portion by use of the phrase "(Leased Land)". To the extent feasible the plats shall show all easements to which the submitted property or any portion thereof is subject. The plats shall also show all encroachments by or on any portion of the submitted property. In the case of any units the vertical boundaries of which lie wholly or partially outside of structures for which plans pursuant to subsection (b) hereof are recorded, the plats shall show the location and dimensions of such vertical boundaries to the extent that they are not shown on such plans, and the units, or portions thereof, thus depicted shall bear their identify ing numbers. Each plat shall be certified as to its accuracy and com pliance with the provisions of this subsection by a registered land sur veyor. The specification within this subsection of items that shall be shown on the plats shall not be construed to mean that the plats shall not also show all other items customarily shown or required by law to be shown for land title surveys.
(b) There shall be recorded prior to the first conveyance of a con dominium unit plans of every structure which contains or constitutes all or part of any unit or units located on or within any portion of the sub mitted property and a certification by a registered architect or registered

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engineer to the effect that he has visited the site and viewed the prop erty and that, to the best of his knowledge, information and belief: (i) the foundation, structural members, exterior walls and roof of each such structure are complete and in place as shown on said plans; (ii) the walls, partitions, floors and ceilings, to the extent shown on said plans as constituting or coinciding with the vertical and/or horizontal boundaries of each unit (including convertible space) within each such structure, are sufficiently complete and in place to clearly establish the physical boundaries of such unit, and that such physical boundaries are as shown on said plans; and (iii) each such structure, to the extent of its stage of completion at that time, is constructed substantially in accordance with such plans. The plans shall show the location and dimensions of the horizontal boundaries, if any, and the vertical boundaries of each unit to the extent that such boundaries lie within or coincide with the bound aries of such structures, and the units, or portions thereof, thus depicted shall bear their identifying numbers. In addition, each convertible space thus depicted shall be labelled as such by use of the phrase "(Con vertible Space)". Unless the condominium instruments expressly pro vide otherwise, it shall be presumed that in the case of any unit not wholly contained within or constituting one or more of such structures, the horizontal boundaries extend, in the case of each such unit, at the same elevation with regard to any part of such unit lying outside of such structures, subject to the following exception: in the case of any such unit which does not lie over any other unit other than basement units, it shall be presumed that the lower horizontal boundary, if any, of that unit lies at the level of the ground with regard to any part of that unit lying outside of such structures.

(c) There shall be recorded prior to the first conveyance of a condominium unit located on any portion of any additional property being or having been added to an expandable condominium new plats of survey conforming to the requirements of subsection (a) hereof, and with regard to any structures on the property being or having been added, plans conforming to the requirements of subsection (b) hereof or certifications, conforming to the certification requirements of said subsection, of plans previously recorded pursuant to Section 21 hereof.

(d) When converting all or any portion of any convertible space into one or more units and/or limited common elements, the declarant shall record, with regard to the structure or portion thereof constituting that convertible space, plans showing the location and dimensions of the horizontal boundaries, if any, and the vertical boundaries of each unit formed out of such space. Such plans shall be certified by a registered architect or registered engineer in accordance with the certification requirements of subsection (b) hereof.

(e) When any portion of the submitted property is withdrawn, there shall be recorded a plat or plats showing the portion of the sub mitted property withdrawn and the remaining submitted property, which plat or plats shall be certified as provided in subsection (a) hereof.

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be used in lieu of new plans to satisfy in whole or in part the require ments of Section 25 hereof if certifications thereof are recorded by the declarant in accordance with Section 20(c) hereof.

Section 22. Easements, (a) To the extent that any unit or com mon element encroaches on any other unit or common element, whether by reason of any deviation from the plats and/or plans in the construc tion, repair, renovation, restoration, or repair of any improvement, or by reason of the settling or shifting of any land or improvement, a valid easement for such encroachment shall exist. The purpose of this Section is to protect the unit owners, except in cases of willful and intentional misconduct by them or their agents or employees, and not to relieve the declarant or any contractor, subcontractor or materialman of any liability which any of them may have by reason of any failure to adhere to the plats and/or plans.

(b) The decalarant and his duly authorized agents, representatives, and employees shall have an easement for the maintenance of sales offices and/or model units on the submitted property so long as the declarant owns any condominium unit primarily for the purpose of sale.

(c) Subject to any restrictions and limitations the condominium instruments may specify, the declarant shall have a transferable ease ment on and over the common elements for the purpose of making improvements contemplated by the condominium instruments on the submitted property and any additional property, and for the purpose of doing all things reasonably necessary and proper in connection there with.

(d) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed so as to prohibit the reservation to the declarant of other easements by means of the condominium instruments or otherwise.

(e) To the extent that damage is inflicted on any part of the con dominium by the declarant or any contractor, subcontractor or material man utilizing the easements reserved by the condominium instruments to the declarant or created by this Section, the declarant together with the person or persons causing the same shall be jointly and severally liable for the prompt repair thereof and for the restoration of the same to a condition compatible with the remainder of the condominium.

Section 23. Leasehold Condominiums. In the case of any leasehold condominium:

(a) After the recording of the declaration, no lessor, sublessor or grantor of an estate for years (hereinafter called "lessor"), who executed the same, and no successor-in-interest to such lessor, shall have any right or power to terminate all or any part of the leasehold interest of any unit owner so long as the condominium -shall exist.

(b) In the event that any such lessor shall acquire title to or any other interest in any unit by any method whatsoever, the undivided interest thereby acquired by such lessor in the common elements shall

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not be merged with such lessor's underlying interest in the submitted property but the two estates shall remain separate and divided so long as the condominium shall exist.

(c) If the same is provided for in the condominium instruments, the obligation of each unit owner to pay rents and any other amounts under any lease from any such lessor shall be secured by a lien upon the condominium unit of such unit owner. Such lien shall be prior to all other liens and encumbrances except liens for ad valorem taxes on that condominium unit and any other lien or encumbrance which the con dominium instruments provide shall be superior thereto. Such lien shall secure all costs incurred (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) in connection with the foreclosure thereof and may be foreclosed by suit, judgment and foreclosure in the same manner as is provided for any other lien for the improvement of real property.

(d) Unless otherwise provided in the condominium instruments, and except as provided in subparagraph (e) hereof, no unit owner shall be obligated to pay any amount in excess of the rents due and payable under any such lease multiplied by the percentage or other proportion of such unit owner's liability for such rents as set forth in the declaration.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the condominium instruments, no such lessor shall be entitled to require performance by any unit owner of any covenant of any such lease in any form other than by the pay ment of money by such unit owner: provided, however, that in the event of any default under any such lease other than the payment of money, such lessor shall be entitled to perform any such defaulted covenant and charges all reasonable costs incurred in connection with such per formance (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) against the unit owners in proportion to their liability for said rents and the same shall be considered rent for purposes of the lien provided for in subparagraph (c) hereof.
(f) Except as limited herein, in the condominium instruments or by law, any such lessor shall have all rights and powers provided by law or by such lease.
Section 24. Conversion of Convertible Spaces (a) The declarant, with the consent of the mortgagees thereof, may convert all or any portion of any convertible space into one or more units and/or common ele ments, including, without limitation, limited common elements, subject to any restrictions and limitations which the condominium instruments may specify. Any such conversion shall be deemed to have occurred at the time of the recordation of appropriate instruments pursuant to subsection (b) hereof and Section 20(d) hereof.

(b) The declarant and all mortgagees of such convertible space shall execute and the declarant shall record an amendment to the declaration effecting the conversion. Such amendment shall assign an identifying number to each unit formed out of a convertible space and shall allocate among such unit or units and the remaining convertible space, if any, the undivided interest in the common elements, the number

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of votes in the association, and the share of the liability for future common expenses appertaining to such convertible space immediately prior to such conversion. All sums assessed against a convertible space prior to its conversion may be reallocated by such amendment to such units and the remaining convertible space, if any. In the event that no such reallocation is effected, however, the lien for such assessments
shall continue as to all of such space notwithstanding such conversion. Such amendment shall describe or delineate the limited common elements, if any, formed out of the convertible space, and shall indicate the unit or units to which each is assigned or provide a method for such assign ment.

(c) Any convertible space not converted in accordance with the provisions of this Section, or any portion or portions thereof not so converted, shall be treated for all purposes as a single unit unless and until it is so converted, and the provisions of this Act shall be deemed applicable to any such space, or portion or portions thereof, as though the same were a unit.
Section 25. Expansion of the Condominium. No condominium shall be expanded except in accordance with the provisions of the declaration and of this Act. Any such expansion shall be deemed to have occurred at the time of the recordation of plats and/or plans pursuant to Section 20(c) hereof and an amendment to the declaration effecting such expan sion duly executed by the declarant, all other owners and/or lessees of the additional property being added to the condominium and all mort gagees of such additional property being added to the condominium. Such amendment shall contain a legal description by metes and bounds of the additional property being added to the condominium and shall reallocate undivided interests in the common elements, votes in the association and liabilities for future common expenses, all in accordance with the pro visions of the declaration.
Section 26. Alterations Within Units, (a) Except to the extent prohibited by the condominium instruments, and subject to any restric tions and limitations specified therein, any unit owner may make any improvements or alterations within his unit that do not materially im pair the structural integrity of any structure or otherwise materially lessen the support of any portion of the condominium. No unit owner shall do anything which would change the exterior appearance of his unit or of any other portion of the condominium except to such extent and subject to such conditions as the condominium instruments may specify.
(b) If a unit owner acquires an adjoining unit, such unit owner shall have the right to remove all or any part of any intervening partition or to create doorways or other apertures therein, notwith standing the fact that such partition may in whole or in part be a common element, so long as no portion of any bearing wall or bearing column is materially weakened or removed and no portion of any common elements other than that partition (and any chutes, flues, ducts, conduits, wires or other apparatus contained therein which must be relocated by such unit owner if they serve any other part of the condominium) is damaged, destroyed, or endangered. Alterations permitted by this Section 26 shall not be deemed an alteration of boundaries within the meaning of Section 27 hereof.

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Section 27. Relocation of Boundaries Between Units, (a) If the condominium instruments expressly permit the relocation of boundaries between adjoining units, then the boundaries between such units may be relocated in accordance with the provisions of this Section and any
restrictions and limitations which the condominium instruments may specify.

(b) If the unit owners of adjoining units whose respective boun daries may be relocated desire to relocate such boundaries, then the association shall, upon written application of such unit owners, and the written consent of the mortgagees of the units involved, forthwith prepare and execute appropriate instruments pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) hereof.

(c) An amendment to the declaration shall identify the units involved and shall state that the boundaries between those units are being relocated by agreement of the unit owners thereof. The unit owners of the units involved shall specify in their written application either that there shall be no such reallocation or shall specify reallocations as between the units involved of the aggregate undivided interest in the common elements, votes in the association and liabilities for common expenses, or any one or more thereof, appertaining to those units. The amendment to the declaration shall reflect such reallocations, or the absence thereof, if deemed reasonable by the board of directors. If the reallocations specified by the unit owners of the units involved, or the absence thereof, is deemed unreasonable by the board of directors, it shall so notify such unit owners and permit them to amend their written application so as to specify reallocations acceptable to the board of directors.

(d) Such plats and/or plans as may be necessary to show the altered boundaries between the units involved together with their other boundaries shall be prepared, and the units depicted thereon shall bear their identifying numbers. Such plats and/or plans shall indicate the new dimensions of the units involved. Such plats and/or plans shall be certi fied as to their accuracy and compliance with the provisions of this subsection by a registered land surveyor in the case of any plat, and by a registered architect or registered engineer in the case of any plan.

(e) When appropriate instruments in accordance with the preceding subsections hereof have been prepared and executed by the association, they shall be delivered forthwith to the unit owners of the units involved upon payment by them of all reasonable costs for the preparation, execu tion and recordation thereof. Said instruments shall become effective
when the unit owners of the units involved and the mortgagees of such units have executed them and they have been recorded. The recordation of such instruments shall be conclusive evidence that any reallocations
made pursuant to subsection (c) hereof were reasonable and were ap proved by the board of directors. Such instruments, upon recordation, shall effectuate conveyancing by and between the unit owners of the
units involved regardless of whether said instruments contain or provide for the use of conveyancing language.

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(f) Any relocation of bundaries between adjoining units shall be governed by this Section and not by Section 28 hereof. Section 28 hereof shall apply only to such subdivisions of units as are intended to result in the creation of two or more new units in place of the subdivided unit.

Section 28. Subdivision of Units, (a) If the condominium instru ments expressly permit the subdivision of any units, then such units may be subdivided in accordance with the provisions of this Section and any restrictions and limitations which the condominium instruments may specify.
(b) If the unit owners of any unit which may be subdivided desires to subdivide such unit, then the association shall, upon written application of the subdivider (as such unit owner shall henceforth be referred to in this Section) and the written consent of the mortgagees of such unit, forthwith prepare and execute appropriate instruments pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) hereof.

(c) An amendment to the declaration shall assign identifying num bers to the units created by the subdivision of a unit and shall allocate among those units, on a reasonable basis acceptable to the subdivider and the board of directors, all of the undivided interest in the common elements, votes in the association and liabilities for common expenses appertaining to the subdivided unit immediately prior to such subdivision. With regard to any limited common elements assigned to the subdivided unit, the units created by the subdivision shall jointly share all rights and shall be liable equally (so that the total of the assessments therefor equals the total of the common expenses attributable to such limited common elements) for all obligations, except to the extent that the subdivider may have specified in his written application that all or any portion or portions of any limited common element assigned to the subdivided unit should be assigned exclusively to one or more (but less than all) of the units created by the subdivision, in which case the amendment to the declaration shall reflect the desires of the subdivider as expressed in such written application.

(d) Such plats and/or plans as may be necessary to show the boundaries separating the units created by the subdivision together with their other boundaries shall be prepared, and the units created by the subdivision depicted thereon shall bear their identifying numbers. Such plats and/or plans shall indicate the dimensions of the units created by the subdivision. Such plats and/or plans shall be certified as to their accuracy and compliance with the provisions of this subsection by a registered land surveyor in the case of any plat, and by a registered architect or registered engineer in the case of any plan.

(e) When appropriate instruments in accordance with the preced ing subsections hereof have been prepared and executed by the associa tion, they shall be delivered forthwith to the subdivider upon payment by the subdivider of all reasonable costs for the preparation, execution and recordation thereof. Said instruments shall become effective when the subdivider and all mortgagees of such unit have executed them and they have been recorded. The recordation of such instruments shall be

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conclusive evidence that any reallocations made pursuant to subsection (c) hereof were reasonable and were approved by the board of directors.

(f) This Section shall have no application to convertible spaces which shall be governed by the provisions of Section 24 hereof.

Section 29. Amendment of Condominium Instruments, (a) Except to the extent expressly permitted or required by other provisions of this Act, the condominium instruments shall be amended only by agree
ment of unit owners of units to which two-thirds of the votes in the association appertain, or such larger majority as the condominium instruments may specify; provided, however, that during such time, if any, as there shall exist an unexpired option to add any additional property to the condominium and/or the declarant has the right to control the association pursuant to Section 33 hereof, such agreement shall be that of the declarant and unit owners of units to which twothirds of the vo.tes in the association appertain, exclusive of any vote or votes appurtenant to any unit or units then owned by the declarant, or such larger majority as the condominium instruments may specify.

(b) If none of the units in the condominium are restricted exclusively to residential use, then the condominium instruments may specify a majority smaller than the minimum specified by subsection (a) hereof.

(c) Except to the extent expressly permitted or required by other provisions of this Act or agreed upon by all unit owners and the mortgagees of all condominium units, no amendment to the condominium instruments shall change the boundaries of any unit, the undivided inter est in the common elements appertaining thereto, the number of votes in the association appertaining thereto or the liability for common expenses appertaining thereto.
(d) Agreement of the required majority of unit owners to any amendment of the condominium instruments shall be evidenced by their execution of the amendment or, in the alternative and provided that the declarant does not then have the right to control the association pursuant to Section 33 hereof, the sworn statement of the president, any vice president or secretary of the association attached to or incorporated in an amendment executed by the association, in which sworn statement it is stated unequivocally that agreement of the required majority was otherwise lawfully obtained. Any such amendment of the condominium instruments shall become effective only when recorded or at such later date as may be specified in the amendment itself.

Section 30. Termination of the Condominium, (a) The condominium shall be terminated only by the agreement of unit owners of units to which four-fifths of the votes in the association appertain and all mortgagees of such units, or such larger majority as the condominium instruments may specify; provided, however, that during such time, if any, as there shall exist an unexpired option to add any additional property to the condominium and/or the declarant has the rights to control the association pursuant to Section 33 hereof, such agreement shall be that of the declarant and unit owners of units to which four-

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fifths of the votes in the association appertain, exclusive of any vote or votes appurtenant to any unit or units then owned by the declarant, and the mortgagees of such units, or such larger majority as the condominium instruments may specify.

(b) If none of the units in the condominium are restricted exclusively to residential use, then the condominium instruments may specify a majority smaller than the minimum specified by subsection (a) hereof.

(c) Agreement of the required majority of unit owners and their mortgagees to termination of the condominium shall be evidenced by their execution of a termination agreement. Any such termination agree ment shall become effective only when recorded or at such later date as may be specified therein. For the purposes of this Section, a termination agreement shall be deemed a condominium instrument subject to the provisions of Section 11 hereof.

(d) Upon the effective date of a termination agreement, all of the property constituting the condominium shall be owned by the unit owners as tenants in common in proportion to their respective undivided interests in the common elements immediately prior to such effective date. As long as such tenancy in common lasts, however, each unit owner and his heirs, representatives, successors and assigns, shall have the same right of occupancy and use of that portion of said property which formerly constituted his unit and limited common elements ap purtenant thereto, if any, as existed immediately prior to termination, and a nonexclusive right to use that portion of said property which formerly constituted common elements other than limited common elements.

(e) Upon the effective date of a termination agreement, any rights the unit owners may have to the assets of the association shall be in proportion to their respective undivided interests in the common ele ments immediately prior to such effective date, and any distribution thereof to the unit owners shall be to such owners and their mortgagees as their interests may appear.

(f) Upon the effective date of a termination agreement, mortgages and liens affecting each unit shall be deemed to be transferred in ac cordance with their existing priorities to the undivided interest of the unit owner in the property which formerly constituted the condominium.

(g) After the effective date of a termination agreement and except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the property which formerly constituted the condominium and the rights and obligations of the former unit owners with respect thereto shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Georgia pertaining to tenancies in common as long as such tenancy in common lasts.

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Section 31. Withdrawal of Submitted Property, (a) Unless the

condominium instruments expressly prohibit the withdrawal of any

submitted property from the condominium, submitted property may be

withdrawn only in accordance with the provisions of this Section and

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any restrictions or limitations which the condominium instruments may specify (such property so being withdrawn being hereinafter referred to as the "withdrawn property"); provided, however, that no unit or limited common element may be withdrawn in part.

(b) Submitted property may be withdrawn from the condominium only by an amendment to the condominium instruments agreed to by the following required persons:

(1) The owner of each unit which is being withdrawn.

(2) The owner of each unit to which appertains any limited common element which is being withdrawn.

(3) The declarant, if at the time of the withdrawal there shall exist any unexpired option to add any additional property to the condominiuni or the declarant has the right to control the associa tion pursuant to Section 33 hereof.

(4) The owners of the units to which appertain four-fifths, or such larger majority as may be specified in the condominium instruments, of the votes in the association exclusive of the votes appertaining to the units owned by the persons required in sub sections 31(b) (1) through (3) above. If none of the units in the condominiuni are restricted exclusively to residential use, then the condominium instruments may specify a majority smaller than four-fifths.
(5) Each mortgagee of the units owned by the required per sons set forth in subsections 31(b) (1) through (4) above.

(c) If the withdrawn property includes any unit, the amendment effectuating such withdrawal shall specify the reallocation to the re maining units of the undivided interest in the common elements, the number of votes in the association, and the share of liability for common expenses appertaining to the unit or units being withdrawn. The realloca tion of each such item shall be in proportion to the allocation of such items among the remaining units immediately prior to the effectuation of such withdrawal.
(d) If the withdrawn property does not include any unit or any limited common element, the withdrawn property shall, upon the ef fective date of the amendment, be owned by the unit owners as tenants in common in proportion to their respective undivided interest in the common elements immediately prior to such effective date.

(e) If any unit or any limited common element is included in the withdrawn property, the amendment shali allocate to the owner of each such unit, or of each unit to which each such limited common element appertains, as the case may be, an undivided interest in the withdrawn property in consideration for the withdrawal of the unit or limited common element. The remaining undivided interest in the withdrawn

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property shall be allocated among the unit owners (including the own ers of any units, or units to which there are appurtenant limited com mon elements, being withdrawn) in proportion to their respective un divided interests in the common elements immediately preceding the effective date of the amendment.

(f) The amendment to the declaration effectuating the withdrawal of submitted property shall be executed by those persons whose agree ment thereto is required under subsection (b) above and shall include:

(1) A legal description by metes and bounds of the withdrawn property.

(2) A legal description by metes and bounds of the remaining submitted property.

(3) The effective date of the amendment, if subsequent to the date of recording the amendment.

(4) The undivided interest in the withdrawn property being allocated to each unit owner.

(5) The undivided interest in the common elements, the number of votes in the association, and the share of liability for common expenses appertaining to each unit remaining in the condominium.

The amendment shall become effective only when the same and all plats required in connection therewith under subsection 20(e) hereof shall have been recorded, or at such later date as may be specified therein.

(g) Upon the effective date of the amendment, the withdrawn property shall be owned by the unit owners as tenants in common having the undivided interests set forth in the amendment. As long as such tenancy in common lasts, however, each unit owner and his heirs, representatives, successors and assigns, shall have the same right of occupancy and use of that portion of the withdrawn property which formerly constituted his unit and the limited common elements ap purtenant thereto, if any, as existed immediately prior to such with drawal, and a nonexclusive right to use that portion of the withdrawn property which formerly constituted common elements other than limited common elements.

(h) Upon the effective date of the amendment, mortgages and liens of unit owners theretofore affecting any portion of the withdrawn property shall, as to such withdrawn property, be deemed to be trans ferred in accordance with their existing priorities to the undivided interests of the respective owners in the withdrawn property. Mortgages and liens of the unit owners theretofore affecting any portion of the remaining submitted property shall, as to such remaining submitted property not be affected by such withdrawal and shall containue in full force and effect; provided, however, that in the case of mortgages or

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liens theretofore affecting only a condominium unit or units which are included within the withdrawn property, the lien of such mortgage or lien shall be transferred wholly to the undivided interest of the owner
or owners of such unit or units in the withdrawn property (including both the undivided interest allocated in consideration of the withdrawal of said units and the undivided interest allocated in common to all unit owners), and the lien of such mortgage or lien shall not thereafter affect or be applicable to any portion of the remaining submitted property.

(i) After the effective date of the amendment and except as other wise expressly provided herein, the withdrawn property and the rights and obligations of the unit owners with respect thereto shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Georgia pertaining to tenancies in common as long as such tenancy in common lasts.

Section 3'2. The Association: Incorporation, Articles of Incorpora tion and Bylaws.

(a) Prior to recording the declaration, the declarant shall cause the association to be duly incorporated, either as a business corporation under the Georgia Business Corporation Code (Chapters 22-1 through 22-20) or as a nonprofit membership corporation under the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (Chapters 22-21 through 22-40). The corporate name of the association shall include the phrase "unit owners' association" or the phrase "condominium association", and otherwise comply with ap plicable laws regarding corporate names. The articles of incorporation of the association, and the bylaws adopted by the association, shall contain such provisions not inconsistent with applicable law (including, but not limited to, this Act) or the declaration, as may be required by this Act, as may be required by the declaration, and as may be deemed appropriate or desirable for the proper management and administration of the association. Each unit owner shall automatically be a member (which term shall include a shareholder in the event the association is a business corporation or issues stock) of the association, which membership shall continue during the period of ownership by such unit

(b) Prior to the first conveyance of a condominium unit, the de clarant shall cause the first board of directors to be duly appointed, of ficers elected, and the organization of the association effectuated.
(c) True and correct copies of the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the association, with all amendments thereto, shall be main tained at the prinicpal and the registered offices of the association, and at the sales office of the declarant so long as the declarant has the right to control the association pursuant to Section 33 hereof, and copies thereof shall be furnished to any unit owner on request upon payment of a reasonable charge therefor.
Section 33. Control of Association by Declarant: Surrender of Control to Unit Owners; Declarant's Responsibility, (a) If provided for in the condominium instruments and subject to any limitations

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contained in the condominium instruments, the association's articles of incorporation, the association's bylaws or this Act with respect thereto, the declarant shall be authorized to appoint and remove any member or members of the board of directors and any officer or officers. The declarant's authority so to appoint and remove members of the board of directors and officers shall in no event extend beyond, and shall in all cases expire upon, the first of the following to occur:

(1) The expiration of the time limit, if any, specified for such purpose in the condominium instruments, which time limit may not be enlarged or extended after the conveyance by the declarant of a condominium unit without the express consent of all unit owners;
(2) Unless the declarant at that time has an unexpired option to add additional property, the date as of which units to which fourfifths of the undivided interests in the common elements appertain shall have been conveyed by the declarant to unit owners other than a person or persons constituting the declarant;

(3) The expiration of seven years after the recording of the declaration in the case of an expandable condominium, or the ex piration of three years after the recording of the declaration in the case of any other type of condominium; and
(4) The surrender by the declarant of the authority to appoint and remove members of the board of directors and officers by an express amendment to the declaration executed and recorded by the declarant.
No formal or written proxy or power of attorney need be required of the unit owners to vest such authority to appoint and remove members of the board of directors and officers in the declarant, acceptance of a conveyance of a condominium unit being wholly sufficient for such purpose.
(b) Upon the expiration of the period of the declarant's right to control the association pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) here of, such right to control shall automatically pass to the unit owners (including the declarant if the declarant then owns one or more con dominium units). The declarant shall be jointly responsible and liable with the members of the board of directors and officers to the unit owners for the books, records and accounts of the association being in proper order, the association's being in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia, and the affairs of the association having been conducted in a prudent and businesslike manner, all as of the date upon which the declarant's right to control the association shall have expired; and the declarant shall not be insulated against liability to the unit owners because any act, omission or matter complained of during such period of control may have been done, omitted or permitted by or on behalf of the association as a corporate entity. Nothing herein con tained shall make responsible or subject to liability any successor to the declarant by operation of law or through purchase of the declarant

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interest in the property (or any part thereof) at foreclosure for any act, omission or matter occurring, or arising from any act, omission or matter occurring, prior to the time such successor succeeded to the interest of the declarant.

(c) Any management contract, lease of recreational area or facili ties, or any other contract or lease executed by or on behalf of the as sociation during the period of the declarant's right to control the as sociation pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) hereof shall be subject to cancellation and termination at any time during the twelve months next immediately following the expiration of such control period by the affirmative vote of unit owners of units to which a majority of the votes in the association appertain, unless the unit owners by a like majority shall have theretofore, following the expiration of such control period, expressly ratified and approved the same.

Section 34. Meetings. Meetings of the members of the association shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the association's bylaws, and in any event not less frequently than annually. Notice shall be given to each unit owner at least twenty-one days in advance of any annual or regularly scheduled meeting, and at least seven days in advance of any other meeting, stating the time, place and purpose of such meeting. Such notice shall be delivered personally or sent by United States mail, postage prepaid, to all unit owners of record at such address or addresses as any of them may have designated, or, if no other address has been so designated, at the address of their respective units. At the annual meeting, comprehensive reports of the affairs, finances and budget projections of the association shall be made to the unit owners.
Section 35. Quorums. Unless the condominium instruments other wise provide, a quorum shall be deemed present throughout any meeting of the members of the association until adjourned if persons entitled to cast more than one-third of the votes are present at the beginning of such meeting. Unless the condominium instruments specify a larger majority, a quorum shall be deemed present throughout any meeting of the board of directors if persons entitled to cast one-half of the votes in that body are present at the beginning of such meeting.

Section 36. Directors and Officers. If the condominium instru ments provide that any member of the board of directors or any officer must be a unit owner, then, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12(a) (1) hereof, the term "unit owner" in such context shall, unless the condominium instruments otherwise provide, be deemed to include, with out limitation, any shareholder, director, officer, partner in, or trustee of any person which is, either alone or in conjunction with any other person or persons, a unit owner. Any individual who would not be eligible to serve as a member of the board of directors or officer were he not a shareholder, director, officer, partner in, or trustee of such a person, shall be deemed to have disqualified himself from containuing in office if he ceases to have any such affiliation with that person.

Section 37. Upkeep of the Condominium. Except to the extent other wise provided by the condominium instruments, all powers and respon-

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sibilities with regard to maintenance, repair, renovation, restoration, and replacement shall appertain to the association in the case of the common elements other than limited common elements, and to the individual unit owner in the case of any unit and limited common elements ap purtenant thereto, if any. Each unit owner shall afford to the other unit owners and to the association (and to any agents or employees of either) such access through his unit as may be reasonably necessary to enable them to exercise and discharge their respective powers and responsibilities. To the extent that damage is inflicted on the common elements including, without limitation, limited common elements, or any unit through which access is taken, the association or unit owner occasioning the same, whether by itself or through agents, employees or others, shall be liable for the prompt repair thereof.

Section 38. Powers and Responsibilities of the Association; Tort Liability, (a) Except to the extent prohibited by the condominium instruments, and subject to any restrictions and limitations specified therein, the association shall have the power to:

(1) Employ, retain, dismiss, and replace agents and employees to exercise and discharge the powers and responsibilities of the association;
(2) Make or cause to be made additional improvements on and as a part of the common elements;

(3) Grant or withhold approval of any action by one or more unit owners or other persons entitled to occupancy of any unit which would change the exterior appearance of any unit or of any other portion of the condominium, or elect or provide for the ap pointment of an architectural control committee to grant or with hold such approval.

(b) Except to the extent prohibited by the condominium instruments, and subject to any restrictions and limitations specified therein, the association shall have the irrevocable power as attorney-in-fact on behalf of all unit owners and their successors in title to grant easements through or over the common elements, accept easements benefiting the con dominium or any portion thereof, and acquire or lease property in the name of the association, as nominee for all unit owners. Property so acquired by the association as nominee for the unit owners shall, upon the recordation of the deed thereto or other instrument granting same, automatically and without more, and for all purposes, including without limitation taxation, be a part of the common elements. The association shall also have the power to acquire, lease, and own, in its own name, property of any nature, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, and to borrow money and pledge, mortgage or hypothecate all or any portion of the property of the association for any lawful purpose within the association's inherent or expressly granted powers. Any third party dealing with the association shall be entitled to rely in good faith upon a certified resolution of the board of directors of the association au thorizing and such act or transaction as conclusive evidence of the authority and power of the association so to act and of full compliance

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with all restraints, conditions and limitations, if any there be, upon the exercise of such authority and power.

(c) The association shall have the power to amend the condominium instruments, the articles of incorporation, and the bylaws of the associa tion, or any of them, in such respects as may be required to conform to this Act, any other applicable statute, or the declaration.

(d) In addition to such other duties and responsibilities as this Act or the condominium instruments may impose, the association shall keep:

(1) Detailed minutes of all meetings of the members of the association and of the board of directors;

(2) Detailed and accurate financial records, including itemized records of all receipts and expenditures; and

(3) Such other books and records as may be required by law or necessary to reflect accurately the affairs and activities of the association.

(e) This Section shall not be construed to prohibit the grant or im position by the condominium instruments of other powers and respon sibilities to the association.

(f) Except to the extent otherwise expressly required by this Act, the Georgia Business Corporation Code or the Georgia Nonprofit Corpora tion Code, as the case may be, the condominium instruments, the articles of incorporation or the bylaws of the association, the powers inherent in or expressly granted to the association may be exercised by the board of directors, acting through the officers, without any further consent or action on the part of the unit owners.

(g) A tort action alleging or founded upon negligence or wilful misconduct by any agent or employee of the association, or in connection with the condition of any portion of the condominium which the as sociation has the responsibility to maintain, shall be brought against the association. No unit owner shall be precluded from bringing such an action by virtue of his ownership of an undivided interest in the common elements or by virtue of his membership in the association. A judgment against the association arising from such an action shall be a lien against the property of the association.

Section 39. Insurance. The association shall obtain:
(a) A casualty insurance policy or policies affording fire and extended coverage insurance for, and in an amount consonant with the full replacement value of, all structures within the condominium; provided, however, that the association may exclude from such coverage (i) improvements and betterments made by the unit owners, and/or (ii) structures covered by builder's risk insurance in an amount con sonant with the full replacement value thereof but only during such period of time as such builder's risk insurance remains in full force

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and effect and only on the condition that the association is named as an additional insured;

(b) A liability insurance policy or policies, in amounts specified by the condominium instruments (but not in amounts less than $500,000 for injury, including death, to a single person, $1,000,000 for injury or injuries, including death, arising out of a single occurrence, and $50,000 property damage) covering the association, the board of directors and the officers of association, all agents and employees of the associa tion, and all unit owners and other persons entitled to occupy any unit or other portion of the condominium; and

(c) Such other types and amounts of insurance coverage as may be specified in the condominium instruments or authorized by the board of directors.

Section 40. Rights to Common Profits. The common profits shall be applied to the payment of common expenses, and the rights in any surplus remaining shall appertain to the condominium units in propor tion to the liability for common expenses appertaining to each such unit. Any such surplus shall be accordingly distributed to, or credited to the next assessments chargeable to, the unit owners, except to such extent as the condominium instruments may require or permit the same to be added to reserves maintained pursuant to those instruments.

Section 41. Lien for Assessments, (a) All sums lawfully assessed by the association against any unit owner or condominium unit, whether for the share of the common expenses appertaining to that condominium unit or otherwise, shall, from the time the same become due and pay able, constitute a lien, in favor of the association, on such condominium unit prior and superior to all other liens whatsoever except (i) liens for ad valorem taxes on the condominium unit, (ii) the lien of any first priority mortgage covering the unit and the lien of any mortgage recorded prior to recording of the declaration, (iii) the lessor's lien provided for in Section 23 hereof, and (iv) the lien of any secondary purchase money mortgage covering the unit. The recording of the declaration pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall constitute record notice of the existence of such lien, and no further recordation of any claim of lien for assessments shall be required.

(b) To the extent that the condominium instruments provide, the lien for assessments shall also include (i) a late or delinquency charge (not in excess of the greater of $10.00 or ten percent of the amount of each assessment or installment thereof not paid when due), (ii) interest on each assessment or installment thereof, and any delinquency or late charge appertaining thereto, from the date the same was first due and payable, at a rate not in excess of eight percent per annum, (iii) the costs of collection, including court costs, the expenses of sale, any expenses required for the protection and preservation of the unit, and reasonable attorneys' fees actually incurred, and (iv) the fair rental value of the condominium unit from the time of the institution of suit until the sale of the condominium at foreclosure (or until the judgment rendered in such suit is otherwise satisfied).

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(c) Such lien may be foreclosed by the association not less than ten days after notice is sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the unit owner both at the address of the unit and at any other address or addresses the unit owner may have designated to the as sociation in writing, specifying the amount of the assessments then due and payable (together with authorized late charges, and interest accrued thereon), by suit, judgment and foreclosure in the same manner as other liens for the improvement of real property. The association shall have the power, unless prohibited by the condominium instruments; to bid in the unit at any foreclosure sale, and to acquire, hold, lease, en cumber and convey the same. The lien for assessments shall lapse and be of no further effect as to assessments or installments thereof, together with late charges and interest applicable thereto, first becoming due and payable more than three years prior to the date upon which the notice contemplated in this subsection (c) is given, or more than three years prior to the institution of suit therefor if suit is not instituted within ninety days after the giving of such notice.

(d) Any unit owner, mortgagee of a unit, person having executed a contract for the purchase of a condominium unit, or lender considering the loan of funds to be secured by a condominium unit, shall be entitled upon request to a statement from the association or its management agent setting forth the amount of assessments past due and unpaid (with late charges and interest applicable thereto) against that condominium unit. Such request shall be in writing, delivered to the registered office of the association, and shall state an address to which the statement
is to be directed. Failure on the part of the association to mail to such address as may be specified in the written request therefor, or otherwise furnish, such a statement within five business days from the receipt of such request shall cause the lien for assessments created by this Section, as to amounts due and payable at the expiration of such five-day period, with respect to the condominium unit involved, to be extinguished and of no further force or effect as to the title or interest acquired by the purchaser or lender, if any, as the case may be, and their respective suc cessors and assigns, in the transaction contemplated in connection with such request. The information specified in such statement shall be bind ing upon the association and every unit owner. Payment of a fee not exceeding $10.00 may be required as a prerequisite to the issuance of such a statement if the condominium instruments so provided.

(e) Nothing in this Section 41 shall be construed to prohibit actions at law to recover sums for which subsection (a) hereof creates a lien, maintainable pursuant to Section 13 hereof.
Section 42. Restraints on Alienation. If the condominium instru ments create any right of first refusal or other restraint on free alien ability of the condominium units, such rights and restraints shall be void unless the condominium instruments make provision for furnishing to any unit owner or person having executed a contract for the purchase of a condominium unit requesting the same a recordable statement certifying to any waiver of, or failure or refusal to exercise, such rights and restraints, in all cases where such waiver, failure or refusal do in fact occur. Failure or refusal to furnish such a statement within thirty days, or such lesser period as the condominium instruments may specify, shall

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cause all such rights and restraints to be inapplicable to the disposition of the condominium unit in contemplation of which such statement was requested. Any such statement shall be binding on the association and every unit owner. Payment of a fee not exceeding $25.00 may be re quired as a prerequisite to the issuance of such a statement if the con dominium instruments so provide.

Section 43. Sales; Disclosure; Contract and Advertising Require ments, (a) This Section shall apply to, and only to, the first bona fide sale of each residential condominium unit to a person for residential occupancy by such person, any member of such person's family or any employee of any such person. This Section shall apply to any sale covered by the preceding sentence regardless of whether the seller is the declarant, the association or any other person. A contract for a sale to which this Section is applicable is herein referred to as a "covered contract".

(b) No covered contract shall be executed until at least seven days after the seller shall have furnished to the prospective purchaser the following:

(1) A copy of the floor plan of the unit which is the subject of the covered contract;

(2) A copy of the declaration and of each amendment thereto as of that time;

(3) A copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the association, and of each amendment to either as of that time;

(4) A copy of any ground lease or other underlying lease of all or any part of the condominium;

(5) A copy of every management, maintenance and other contract for the management and operation of either the association, the condominium, or facilities to be used by the unit owners, having a term in excess of one year (and contracts renewable without the consent of the association shall be deemed to have a term in excess
of one year);

(6) The estimated or actual operating budget for the con dominium for the then current year containing the matters set forth in subparagraph A hereof and a schedule of estimated or actual expenses appertaining to each condominium unit for the then current year containing the matters set forth in subparagraph B, hereof:
A. Expenses of the association for:
1. Administration.
2. Management fees.

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3. Maintenance. 4. Rent for recreational and other commonly used facilities. 5. Taxes on property of the association. 6. Insurance. 7. Security provisions. 8. Other expenses. 9. Operating capital. 10. Reserve for deferred maintenance. 11. Reserve for depreciation. 12. Other reserves.

B. Expenses of the unit owner for:
1. Assessments to cover association expenses.
2. Rent for unit if part of a leasehold condominium.
3. Rent or fees or charges payable by the unit owner directly to the lessor (or lessor's agent) under any recreational lease or lease for the use of commonly used facilities, which are and payment is a mandatory condition of own ership and which payment is not included in the assess ments paid by the unit owners to the association.

(7) A copy of any lease of recreational or other facilities that will be used only by the unit owners;

(8) A copy of any lease of recreational or other facilities that will or may be used by unit owners in common with any other person;

(9) A copy of a statement setting forth the extent of, and conditions or limitations applicable to, the declarant's commitment to build and/or submit additional units, additional recreational or other facilities, or additional property.

The items required by this subsection shall be bound or stapled into a single package, covered by an index sheet listing each item required hereby and showing either that the same is attached or does not exist. A nonrefundable deposit not in excess of $25.00 may be required of the recipient of the documents required by this Section, such deposit to be applied to the purchase price of the condominium unit in the event of purchase by the recipient. A dated, written acknowledgement of receipt of all items required by this Section executed by the recipient shall be prima facie evidence of the date of delivery of said items.

(c) No covered contract executed prior to the expiration of seven days after the actual delivery to the prospective purchaser of the items

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required to be furnished by subsection (b) of this Section 43 shall be of any force or effect whatsoever. The provisions of this subsection (c) may not be waived. The contract shall contain within the text, in bold-faced type or capital letters no smaller than the largest type in the text, the following legend:

"Unless all of the items required under Section 43 of the Georgia condominium act to be delivered to buyer have been received by buyer at least seven (7) days prior to buyer's execution of this contract, this contract is of no force or effect and shall not be binding on any party. The items so required are: (1) A floor plan of the unit, (2) the declaration and amendments thereto, (3) the association's articles of incorporation and bylaws and amendments
thereto, (4) any ground lease, (5) any management contract having a term in excess of one year, (6) the estimated or actual budget for the condominium, (7) any lease of recreational or other facili ties that will be used only by the unit owners, (8) any lease of recreational or other facilities that will or may be used by the unit owners with others, and (9) a statement setting forth the extent of the seller's commitment to build and/or submit additional units, additional recreational or other facilities, or additional prop erty. A dated, written acknowledgement of receipt of all said items signed by the buyer shall be prima facie evidence of the date of delivery of said items."

(d) The items required to be furnished or made available to a prospective purchaser under this Section shall constitute a part of each covered contract and no change may be made in any of said items which would materially affect the rights of the prospective purchaser or the value of the unit without approval of the prospective purchaser, except to the extent that such items, by their own terms, by the express terms of such covered contract or by the provisions of this Act, may be changed without the consent of any unit owner or prospective purchaser.

(e) A covered contract shall include the following provisions in addition to provisions elsewhere required:

(1) A caveat in bold-faced type or capital letters no smaller than the largest type on the page shall be placed upon the first page of the contract in the following words: Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating the representations of the seller. For correct representations, reference should be made to this contract and the documents required by section 43 of the Georgia condominium act to be furnished by a seller to a buyer.

(2) If the contract applies to a condominium unit which is part of an expandable condominium, the contract shall contain with the text, in bold-face type or capital letters no smaller than the largest type in the text, the following statement: This contract applies to a condominium unit which is part of an expandable condominium.
(3) If the contract applies to a condominium unit which in cludes a leasehold estate or estate for years in property, and if upon

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the expiration of such leasehold or estate such unit will be deemed to have been withdrawn pursuant to subsection 18(c) of this Act or the condominium will be terminated, the contract shall contain within the text a statement in bold-faced type or capital letters no smaller than the largest type in the text and in the following words: This contract is for transfer of a condominium unit subject to a lease that expires ----------------------------, and the lessee's interest will terminate upon expiration of the lease.

(4) If the contract applies to a condominium unit that is
subject to a lien for rent payable under a lease of a recreational facility or other commonly used facility, the contract shall contain within the text a statement in bold-faced type or capital letters no smaller than the largest type in the text, and in the following words: This contract is for the transfer of a condominium unit that is subject to a lien for rent payable under a lease of a recreational facility, and' failure to pay this rent may result in foreclosure of the lien.

(5) If, but only if, any applicable statute, ordinance, rule or regulation requires, permits, or provides for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by any officer, department, or agency of any governmental entity, an express obligation on the part of the seller to furnish to the buyer, at or prior to closing, a true, correct and complete copy of a duly issued certificate of occupancy covering the unit which is the subject matter of the covered contract.

(f) If any condominium unit is offered for sale prior to completion of construction or remodeling of that unit or of improvements which shall constitute common elements, the seller shall make available to each prospective purchaser for his inspection, at a place convenient to the site, a copy of the existing plans and specifications for the construc tion or remodeling of that unit and/or of the improvements which shall constitute common elements, whichever is not then complete.

(g) Sales brochures, if any, describing the condominium and the units to be sold, shall include a description and location of the recreation al facilities proposed to be provided by the seller, parking facilities and other commonly used facilities, together with a statement indicating: (i) which of the facilities will be owned by the unit owners as part of the common elements and which of the facilities will be owned by others; (ii) whether, with respect to each facility so shown, the seller is obligated to complete the same; and (iii) the limitations or conditions,
if any, on the seller's obligation to complete the same. A caveat in bold
faced type or capital letters no smaller than the largest type of text
material shall be conspicuously placed on the inside front cover, or on
the first page containing text material, of the sales brochure, or other
wise conspicuously displayed in the following words: Oral representa
tions connot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the
seller. For correct representations reference should be made to this
brouchure and to the documents required by Section 43 of the Georgia
condominium act to be furnished by a seller to a buyer.

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(h) If condominium units are sold subject to a lease, all written or printed advertising of the units shall contain a statement in bold-faced type or capital letters no smaller than the largest type in the context where used and in the following words: These condominium units will be transferred subject to a lease.

(i) Any person who, in reasonable reliance upon any material state ment or information that is false or misleading published by or under authority from the seller in advertising and promotional materials, including, but not limited to the items required to be furnished by this Section, brochures and newspaper advertising, or is not furnished all of the information required to be furnished by this section, pays anything of value toward the purchase of a condominium unit located in this State shall be entitled to bring an action against the seller for damages under this Section at any time prior to the expiration of one year after the date upon which the last of the events described in paragraphs 1 through 4 below shall occur:
(1) The closing of the transaction;
(2) The first issuance by the applicable governmental author ity of a certificate of occupancy or other evidence of sufficient com pletion of construction of the building containing the unit to allow lawful occupancy of the unit. In counties or municipalities in which certificates of occupancy or other evidence of completion sufficient to allow lawful occupancy are not customarily issued, for the purpose of this Section, evidence of lawful occupancy shall be deemed given or issued upon the date that such lawful occupancy of the unit may first be allowed under prevailing applicable laws, ordinances, or statutes;
. (3) The completion of the common elements and any recrea tional facilities, whether or not the same are common elements, which the seller is obligated to complete or provide under the terms of the written contract for the sale of the unit; or
(4) In the event there shall not be a written contract for the sale of the unit, then the completion of the common elements and such recreational facilities, whether or not the same are common elements, which the seller would be obligated to complete under any rule of law applicable to the seller's obligation.

Under no circumstances shall a cause of action created or recognized under this Section survive for a period of more than five years after the closing of the transaction.

Any such person shall in addition have the right to rescind any con tract for the purchase of a condominium unit at any time prior to the closing of the transaction.

(j) In any action for relief under this Section, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees.

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(k) Wilful violation of any of the requirements of this Section by any person (whether the declarant, the seller, any sales agent or broker, or any other person) shall constitute a misdemeanor.

Section 44. Escrow of Deposits. Any deposit or other payment made prior to closing with respect to the first bona fide sale of each residential condominium unit to a person for residential occupancy by such person, any member of such person's family or any employee of any such person shall be held in escrow until delivered at closing or delivered to the person or persons entitled thereto upon breach of the contract for such sale. Such escrow funds shall be deposited in a separate account designated for this purpose; provided, however, that in the event any such deposit is held by a real estate broker licensed under the laws of this State, such funds may be placed in such broker's escrow account instead of a separately designated account.

Section 45. Liberal Construction: Substantial Compliance. The pro visions of this Act, and of condominium instruments recorded pursuant to its provisions, shall be liberally construed in favor of the valid estab lishment of a condominium pursuant to the provisions of this Act with respect to the submitted property. Substantial compliance with the re quirements of this Act for the establishment of a condominium shall suf fice to bring property described in condominium instruments recorded pursuant to the provisions of this Act within the purview and applica tion of this Act; and any defects therein or want of conformity with the provisions of this Act may be cured by an amendment thereto duly exe cuted by the association and recorded, or, upon application of any unit owner (with notice to the declarant, the association and all other unit owners), by decree of the court.

Section 46. Severability. If any provision of this Act or any section, sentence, clause, phrase or word, or the application thereof in any cir cumstance, is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Act, and of the application of any such provision, section, sentence, clause, phrase or word in other circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

Section 47. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective October 1, 1975.

Section 48. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 619, by substitute, was postponed until tomorrow, March 12, 1975, immediately following the period of unanimous consents.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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The Speaker called the House to order.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 318. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Frank Linden McVay; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Frank Linden McVay has been a lifelong resident of the City of Cochran, having been born on February 16, 1893; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McVay was one of the original residents and cit izens of Bleckley County; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McVay, for many years, has been active in the business, civic and community life of his county and State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McVay has been a faithful and dedicated member of the First Methodist Church of Cochran, having served as a Steward thereof for almost sixty years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McVay was instrumental in the founding of the A&M College in Cochran which was the predecessor to the Middle Georgia College; and
WHEREAS, in his early years, Dr. McVay was of invaluable as sistance in obtaining the right-of-way for the Macon-Cochran Short Route which was one of the first paved roads within Bleckley County; and
WHEREAS, during Dr. McVay's long and eventful life, he has contributed immeasurably to his fellow citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and con gratulate Dr. Frank L. McVay, a very active participant in the affairs of his community and State, and does hereby express to him its appre ciation for his many outstanding accomplishments and achievements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Dr. Frank Linden McVay.

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HR 319. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Marvin Cunningham; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Marvin Cunningham has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of Upson County; and
WHEREAS, although physically handicapped, he renders excellent maintenance service at Robert E. Lee High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham works during the day and attends school at night to gain more expertise in plumbing, electrical work and carpentry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham is very popular with all the students, teachers and administrators at the high school; and
WHEREAS, his dedicated work and his courage, patience and en durance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to the people of Upson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend and congratulate Mr. Marvin Cunningham for his long and dis tinguished service to the people of Thomaston, Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Marvin Cunningham.

HR 320. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the administrators and employees of the Happy Hour School of Thomaston, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Happy Hour School of Thomaston, Georgia, is pro viding an outstanding service to the people of the community by pro viding programs for handicapped children; and
WHEREAS, the administrators and employees of the school are very knowledgeable in the education of special children; and
WHEREAS, the school provides modes of transportation, facilities and programs which give the children opportunities and which add a new dimension to their lives which they would not otherwise have; and

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WHEREAS, the dedicated work of these individuals and their cour age, patience and endurance to help others overcome obstacles is an inspiration to the people of Upson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby congratulate and commend the administrators and employees of the Happy Hour School
of Thomaston, Georgia, for their dedicated work and outstanding service to the people of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the Superintendent of the Happy Hour School of Thomaston, Georgia.

HR 321. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. James Banks; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. James Banks is a dedicated school administrator who has spent many years helping young people in school, in church programs and in the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Banks is not only a very talented educator but is also very popular among his students; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to his community and his selfless giving of time and energy, especially in helping young people, have been freely shared with the people of Upson County; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body recognize Mr. Banks for his outstanding service to the people of Upson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mr. James Banks of Thomaston, Georgia, for his long and distinguished service to the people of his community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. James Banks.

HR 322. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, King of the 96th, Parrish of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable John A. Blackmon; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, the Honorable John A. Blackmon was first appointed State Revenue Commissioner in 1970 during the administration of Gov-

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ernor Lester Maddox, to be reappointed during the administration of Governor Jimmy Carter; and

WHEREAS, during his years of service, Commissioner Blackmon instilled in the Revenue Department a new level of professionalism and technical competence in tax administration; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable John A. Blackmon has entered the private practice of law in the City of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend the Honorable John A. Blackmon for his years of dedicated service to the people of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the Honorable John A. Blackmon for his years of dedicated service to the people of Georgia, and extends to him its best wishes for his continuing success and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the Honorable John A. Blackmon.

HR 323. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Scott; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Scott are one of Upson County's most renowned couples; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scott was associated with B. F. Goodrich for many years, served as a State Senator for several years, and served on the Thomaston City Council for many years; and
WHEREAS, during their long and eventful life, the Scotts have provided an inspiration to their community and State through their many contributions to the civic, religious and economic life of their community and State; and
WHEREAS, their dedication to their community and their selfless giving of time and energy, especially in helping others, have been freely shared with the people of Upson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Scott of Thomaston, Georgia, for their long and distinguished service to the people of Upson County.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Scott.

HR 324. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. C. W. Green; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. C. W. Green of Thomaston, Georgia, was a dedi cated school teacher for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Green was not only a very talented teacher, but she encouraged her students to achieve their goals and was very popular with her students; and
WHEREAS, she has always been active in the civic, social and re ligious affairs of the community; and
WHEREAS, she has served the people of Thomaston far beyond the call of duty, and her pursuit of life in the face of discouragement has been an inspiration to the people of Thomaston.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mrs. C. W. Green of Thomaston, Georgia, on her many years of dedicated service to her community and State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. C. W. Green.

HR 325. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. William Aubrey Adams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. William Aubrey Adams has been a dedicated father, providing food, clothing and shelter for his family and an edu cation for his children; and
WHEREAS, his pioneer spirit of keeping on keeping on in the face of depression and hard times as a farmer is well known; and
WHEREAS, his faith, courage, endurance and dedication to over come obstacles has been an inspiration to his family; and

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WHEREAS, he raised six sons and one daughter to work hard and to have respect for their fellowman; and

WHEREAS, he loved his children and merited their respect; and

WHEREAS, he has always been active in the social and religious affairs of his community, always encouraging people to live by the Golden Rule; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body recognize such an outstanding and influential citizen of this State.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mr. William Aubrey Adams for his long and distinguished service to the people of Upson County and does hereby wish him every success and happiness in his retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. William Aubrey Adams.

HR 326. By Representatives King of the 96th, Thompson of the 93rd, Parrish of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets at the passing of Mr. Theo J. McGee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Theo J. McGee of Columbus, Georgia, recently passed away at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McGee was a nationally recognized housing expert, having served as president and chairman of the board of the National Housing Conference for many years; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Butler, Georgia, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. McGee; and
WHEREAS, he guided public housing in Columbus for over 32 years, serving as chairman of the Columbus Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the religious, civic and political affairs of Columbus and was well-liked by everybody; and
WHEREAS, the many outstanding contributions made by this dis tinguished and outstanding citizen will be sorely missed by the people of Muscogee County.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest and sincerest regrets at the passing of one of this State's most out standing citizens, Mr. Theo J. McGee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Theo J. McGee.

HR 327. By Representatives Nix and Edwards of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Coach A. D. "Joe" Lattanzi; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Coach A. D. "Joe" Lattanzi served as Head Baseball Coach at Campbell High for 19 years; and
WHEREAS, Coach Lattanzi's teams were regional champions on several occasions and were State AA Champions in 1958; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his high school coaching, he compiled a remarkable record coaching the Smyrna Connie Mack Team. His 1971 team was State Champions, and his 1973 team was State and South eastern Champions and competed in the Connie Mack World Series; and
WHEREAS, his teams are not only known for their outstanding winning records but for their competitive spirit and sense of fair play; and
WHEREAS, Coach Lattanzi is a devoted family man and is active in the civic, religious and educational affairs of his community; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this Body recognize Coach Lattanzi, who is a true patriot believing in the high principles and ideals which have made this country great.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and con gratulate Coach A. D. "Joe" Lattanzi for his long and distinguished career as the Head Baseball Coach at Campbell High School and as Coach of the Smyrna Connie Mac Team and does hereby wish him every success in the future, as he continues to serve as an educator and Assistant Principal of Campbell High School.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby atuhorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Coach A. D. "Joe" Lattanzi and his family.

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HE 328. By Representative Adams of the 79th:

A RESOLUTION

Commending Mr. E. T. Bray; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. E. T. Bray served for a number of years as Sheriff of Upson County; and

WHEREAS, he repeatedly and without thought for his own per sonal safety risked his own life to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Upson County; and

WHEREAS, he was widely known throughout the State for his effective and efficient law enforcement programs; and

WHEREAS, his dedication to his community and his selfless giving of time and energy, especially in helping others, have been freely shared with the people of Upson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mr. E. T. Bray for his long and distinguished service to the people of Upson County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. E. T. Bray.

HR 329. By Representative Walker of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Earl Cheek; and for other puropses.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has been well served in the several years since Her founding by outstanding educators and members of the teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, among the forefront of these outstanding educators and teachers is Mr. Earl Cheek of Perry; and
WHEREAS, Earl Cheek has been named the first Georgia Voca tional Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recog nize Mr. Earl Cheek for his outstanding service and contributions to the young people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends Mr. Earl Cheek

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upon his selection as the first Georgia Vocational Teacher of the Year and for his outstanding service and contributions to the young people of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Earl Cheek.

HR 330. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th and Russell of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Robert Wood Johnson Comprehensive High School Girls' Basketball Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the 1974-75 "Lady Knights" basketball team compiled a 22-7 win-loss record, including a winning streak of sixteen games; and
WHEREAS, the "Lady Knights" were the winners and champions of the Lanierland Invitational Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the "Lady Knights" were the runners-up in 8th AAA regional and won fourth place in the State AAA Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the "Lady Knights" have compiled a record of 68 wins and only 15 losses over the past three years, and during that time they have finished as tournament champions three times and tournament runners-up three times; and
WHEREAS, these feats can be attributed to the spirit, determina tion and zeal of these young athletes and Coach Ted Parker.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends and congratu lates the Robert Wood Johnson Comprehensive High School "Lady Knights" basketball team and Coach Ted Parker for their successful 1974-75 Season and for the enviable record they have compiled over the past three years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit suitable copies of this Resolution to Mr. Ted Parker, Coach, and to Mr. Leland Dishman, Principal of Robert Wood Johnson Comprehensive High School, Gainesville, Georgia.

HR 331. By Representatives Dent of the 85th, Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Calhoun of the 88th and Connell of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Edward M. Mclntyre; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Edward M. Mclntyre is an outstanding public ser vant and business and civic leader in this State; and

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WHEREAS, he is a dedicated public servant, serving as Chairman of the Richmond County Commission, as a member of the Central Savan nah River Area Planning and Development Commission, as chairman of the Richmond County Public Works Program, as vice chairman of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority, as a member of the Augusta-Richmond County Planning and Zoning Board, as a member of the Richmond County Industrial Development Authority, and as a member of the C. S. R. A. Economic Opportunity Council; and

WHEREAS, he is the first Black to serve on the Richmond County Commission and the first Black to serve on the Augusta-Richmond County Planning and Zoning Board; he is the President and a founder of the Georgia Association for Black Elected Officials; and he was selected to Who's Who in Politics in the South and Southwest in 1973; and

WHEREAS, he is an outstanding businessman, serving as a vice president of the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company, as chair man of the Public Relations Committee for the National Insurance Association, as a member of the board of directors of the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company, the First Augusta State Bank, the Au gusta Opportunities Industrialization Center, the Greater Augusta Ad vertising Club, and the C. S. R. A. Business League, as a member of the C. S. R. A. Manpower Board, and as a member of numerous business and professional organizations, and having written numerous professional articles; and

WHEREAS, he has been active in civic affairs, working with the Association of the United States Army, the Augusta Morehouse Club, the American Red Cross, the Easter Seal Society, the N.A.A.C.P., the C. S. R. A. Blood Assurance Plan, the Georgia Council of Human Rela tions, the John M. Tutt Quarterback Club, the National Education Asso ciation, the Georgia Teachers and Education Association, and the Saint Joseph's Hospital; and

WHEREAS, he has been named "Man of the Year" by numerous organizations and has received numerous awards and certificates of appreciation; and

WHEREAS, he is active in the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, serving as chairman of the board of trustees and choir president; and

WHEREAS, he is an educator, having been a classroom teacher and currently serving as a member of the advisory committee for the market ing management department of the Augusta Area Technical School; and
WHEREAS, he was educated at Lucy C. Laney High School in Augusta and has pursued studies at Morehouse College (B.A. degree), Paine College, Fort Valley State College, Atlanta University, Columbia University, the Life Office Management School and Augusta College; and

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WHEREAS, he was born in Augusta where his mother is the founder, builder and pastor of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, he is a dedicated family man, married to the former Juanita Beard and the father of three children, Wanda, Edward, Jr., and Ashley Darnell; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be recognized for his outstanding service to this State.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby recognize the out standing service that Mr. Edward M. Mclntyre has given to this State as a public servant and as a business and civic leader.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to Mr. Edward M. Mclntyre.

HR 332. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Louise Warthen; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, for many years, Mrs. Louise Warthen was one of the outstanding citizens of Thomaston, Georgia, and is now residing in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, she was very active in the religious life of Thomaston, serving as a Sunday School teacher, working to support foreign missions and leading many discouraged people to Christ; and
WHEREAS, her faith, courage, dedicated work and endurance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to people not only in Georgia but also in foreign countries; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Warthen served the people of Thomaston far beyond the call of duty, and this Body takes great pride in commending such an outstanding person.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby com mend Mrs. Louise Warthen on her many outstanding contributions to the life of her community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Louise Warthen.

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HR 333. By Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st and others:

A RESOLUTION

Expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable Homer Leggett; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Honorable Homer Leggett, a former member of this Body, passed away since the last Session of the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, he was born in Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, and spent most of his life in Hiram, Georgia, in Paulding County, where he served on the City Council, served as Mayor for many years, and was a member of the Paulding County Water Authority; and

WHEREAS, he was President of Homer Leggett Construction Com pany and the Hiram Insurance Company, and served as a Director on the Board of the Citizens Bank of Dallas; and

WHEREAS, he was a Mason, a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of Ruritan of which he served a term as District Governor; and

WHEREAS, he was active in the religious, business and civic affairs of his County and District and will be missed by those citizens he served so long.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sincerest regrets are hereby expressed at the passing of Honorable Homer Leggett and deepest sysmpathy is hereby extended to the members of his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the family of Mr. Leggett.

HR 334. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Matthews of the 145th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Ex periment Stations; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State Agricultural Experiment Stations of the United States are in the midst of their Centennial Year, commemorating the hundred years since the founding of the first continuing State Agri cultural Experiment Station in Connecticut in 1875; and

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WHEREAS, the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Ex periment Stations join in this commemoration, being Georgia's designated land-grant university agricultural research center; and
WHEREAS, a vigorous agricultural research program is essential in maintaining Georgia's place in the American agricultural success story, in which 5 percent of the populace can produce the food and fiber for the other 95 percent; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Stations have been many and varied since the founding of the Georgia Experiment Station near Griffin in 1889, the Coastal Plain Station at Tifton in 1919, and the College Station at Athens in 1950; and

WHEREAS, branch experiment stations at Blairsville, Calhoun, Eatonton, Midville and Plains also contribute significantly to the Georgia Agricultural research effort; and

WHEREAS, scientists working at these and other locations in Georgia have been responsible for developing new technology, improved varieties and hybrids of crops, more efficient and effective machinery and numerous improved farming practices that have led to dramatic increases in yields and efficiency of production of poultry and livestock, forage and feed grains, peanuts, cotton, pecans, tobacco, forestry prod ucts and other agricultural enterprises, as well as establishing new agribusinesses; and
WHEREAS, the cooperation of these Experiment Stations with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Cooperative Extension Service has been exemplary in pursuit of these goals.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this Body hereby commends the Uni versity of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Stations for their role in securing a better future for the State of Georgia and joins this organization and its counterparts across the nation in the celebration of the Centennial Year of continuous State-supported agricultural re search.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Dr. William P. Platt, Director, Agri cultural Experiment Stations, University of Georgia College of Agri culture.

HR 335. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Matthews of the 145th, Rainey of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the United States Congress to increase support prices and loan programs for cotton; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Nation cotton has proven to be one of the most important cash crops for farm families; and

WHEREAS, this important fiber has produced at least a portion of the income for 60,000 Georgia farm families and it is of major economic importance to the State of Georgia, and the Nation; and

WHEREAS, the Nation has recently witnessed a dramatic increase in the cost of producing cotton, as a result of increasing prices of seed, fertilizer, fuel, pesticides and insecticides; and

WHEREAS, these dramatic increases in the cost of production have resulted in the cost of production now being higher than the selling price of cotton; and
WHEREAS, cotton farmers have planting intentions for the up coming crop year of planting 57% less acreage in cotton than last year's plantings; and
WHEREAS, the United States Senate Agriculture Committee is currently conducting hearings concerning an increase in the support price of cotton and the target price of cotton, and increasing the loan program for cotton; and

WHEREAS, these proposed amendments to the Agriculture and Consumer Act of 1973 are vital to Georgia farmers if our State and Nation are to continue to produce an adequate amount of this very important fiber.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body hereby urges the Congress of the United States to Act as rapidly as possible to increase the support and target prices for cotton and to increase the loan program for cotton.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to each member of the United States Senate and House of Representatives from the State of Georgia and to the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.

HR 336. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th and Reaves of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has a need to acquire public areas to encourage and to enhance the availability of game management and other outdoor recreation areas, public education in forestry; and for other purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, has jurisdiction over some five-thousand eight-hundred

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sixty-six (5,866) acres of land in Lowndes and Lanier Counties, known as Grand Bay (GA-LU-21) ; and

WHEREAS, this property managed by the Forest Service is sepa rate and detached away from other Forest Service managed properties; and

WHEREAS, it is possible for the Forest Service to benefit in de claring the Grand Bay Area as surplus property and to be disposed of according to Federal laws; and

WHEREAS, Federal law provides for gratuitous transfer of surplus federal land to state agencies for wildlife conservation purposes by such laws as 7 U.S.C., 1010, 1011 and 16 U.S.C. 667b; and

WHEREAS, the Game and Fish Division of the Department of Natural Resources has been providing game management services in the Grand Bay Area since 1961; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is desirous of obtaining fee simple title to the Grand Bay Area, to be managed by the Game and Fish Division of of the Department for a wildlife management area and for the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in its educational programs; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Natural Resources, by official resolution of said Board has expressed a need for fee simple ownership of wildlife management areas in the southern part of the State of Georgia, having specifically identified the Grand Bay Area as an important area; and

WHEREAS, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has expressed a desire to utilize the Grand Bay Area in cooperation with the Depart ment of Natural Resources for the educational purposes of that insti tution of higher learning so as to enhance its program in forestry man agement and wildlife management; and

WHEREAS, the State, through its Heritage Trust Program, is con sidering the purchase of adjacent tracts of land to further enhance the value and significance of the Grand Bay Area; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the General As sembly of the State of Georgia urges the Forest Service of the United States of Agriculture to take the necessary and immediate action re quired to declare the Grand Bay Area surplus and that said property be conveyed fee simple to the State of Georgia for use by the citizens of the State of Georgia for a wildlife management area and for educa tional purposes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief of the Forest Service, the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, and the members of the Georgia Congressional Dele
gation.

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HR 337. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Castleberry of the lllth, McCollum of the 134th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Requesting the United States Department of Agriculture to issue a statement of intention concerning the federal peanut program; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the annual cost to the United States Government of the federal peanut program is extremely low when viewed in the context of benefits to farmers and to the American people; and

WHEREAS, on February 25, 1975, Assistant Secretary of Agricul ture Dr. Clayton Yeutter addressed the Georgia Peanut Progress Day Luncheon and expressed the desire of the United States Department of Agriculture to withhold sale of the current peanut crop in order to in fluence peanut farmers into supporting elimination of the peanut pro gram; and
WHEREAS, if the United States Department of Agriculture does in fact support such an intention, it is an unfortunate and shortsighted policy which will result in needless waste of precious foods and will severely damage the stability of agriculture and peanut farming in particular; and

WHEREAS, the American people would be far better served if the United States Department of Agriculture were to seek new world mar kets and innovative uses for peanuts, rather than to attempt elimination of needed and useful programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this Body hereby requests the United States Department of Agriculture to forward to this Body at the earliest possible date a formal statement of its intentions concerning the federal peanut program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body expresses its strong and continuing opposition to the elimination or needless modification of the federal peanut program, in that such elimination or modification would not be in the best interest of either farmers or the American people.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Earl Butz, United States Secretary of Agriculture; Undersecretary of Agriculture Phil Campbell; Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Clayton Yeutter and to the members of the Georgia Congressional delegation.

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HR 338. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st and others:

A RESOLUTION

Commending News Editor Ed Laborwit and the DeKalb News/Sun; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Honorable Ed Laborwit serves as News Editor for the DeKalb News/Sun, a weekly publication with a circulation of 71,000; and
WHEREAS, News Editor Laborwit has been ever so loyal in his coverage of the DeKalb County Legislative Delegation attending without exception each scheduled meeting; and

WHEREAS, News Editor Laborwit has often labored tediously and meticulously and long hours into the night to diligently search out the truth, sometimes against great odds, for publication in the DeKalb News/Sun; and

WHEREAS, News Editor Laborwit because of his diligence and loyalty has been proclaimed "Legislator at Large" by the DeKalb County Legislative Delegation with a recognizable proxy vote in case of emergen cy; and
WHEREAS, News Editor Laborwit has weekly furnished to each DeKalb Legislator copies of the DeKalb News/Sun while the Assembly is in session so that each DeKalb Legislator could be properly informed when otherwise such would not be the case.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends News Editor Ed Laborwit and the DeKalb News/Sun for the outstanding coverage in a fair and impartial manner of the DeKalb County Legislative Delega tion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to News Editor Ed Laborwit and the DeKalb News/Sun.

HR 339. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th and Irvin of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION
Requesting the Department of Natural Resources to investigate cer tain matters relating to trout streams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia now has over 7,000 miles of water ways which are classified by the State Department of Natural Resources as trout streams; and

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WHEREAS, many areas which are a part of these waterways do not actually contain trout or small mouth bass; and

WHEREAS, present regulations of the State Department of Natu ral Resources do not allow for any artificial temperature changes below impoundments on waterways classified as trout streams.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Georgia Department of Natural Re sources investigate the practicality of changing the classification of waterways and parts of waterways which do not actually contain trout or small mouth bass to some other classification and to study and apply stream temperature regulations on a case-by-case basis so as to po tentially allow temperature deviations in streams with planned im poundments where no significant deleterious effects on trout will result.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to the Department of Natural Resources.

HR 340. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Miles of the 86th and many others:
A RESOLUTION
Pertaining to the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972 provides for the regulation of pesticides based upon the categories of "general use" and "restricted use"; and
WHEREAS, the Act requires certification of "restricted use" pesti cide applicators prior to purchase or application of any such pesticide; and
WHEREAS, it appears as though most pesticides will be included within the "restricted use" category, even though the definition of that category in the Federal Act justly and fairly applies to only a relatively small number of extremely hazardous products; and
WHEREAS, the effect of this inclusion is to require most farmers in this State to be certified, even though the greater number of these farmers would be required to undergo unnecessary training in order to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards of competency; and
WHEREAS, such training would be extremely costly and the pro cedures and programs necessary to implement this training would place tremendous administrative and economic burdens on this State; and
WHEREAS, pesticide use history in Georgia does not warrant the placing of such burdens upon this State; and

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WHEREAS, all State legislatures will be forced in their next ses sions either to pass enabling legislation to implement the Federal Act or to take some alternative course of action to secure changes in the Federal Law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body recognizes the need for regula tion of commercial pesticide applicators but totally rejects the need or requirement for private applicator certification.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body seeks the support of legislatures of all our sister states in securing the necessary changes in legislation from Congress which would eliminate the provisions for private applicator certification in the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972 or exempt our farmers from these provisions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this House requests the earliest possible consideration of this problem by our sister states and that an immediate formal response be forwarded to this General Assembly.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appro priate copies of this resolution to the Chairmen of Agriculture Com mittees of the legislatures of the several states; the Commissioners of Agriculture of the several states; and to the members of the Georgia
Congressional delegation.

HR 341. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the President of the United States to declare an emergency exists in Georgia under the provisions of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on February 18, 1975, a tornado struck Peach County, Georgia, killing 2 people, injuring 138 people and causing damage in excess of $7,600,000; and
WHEREAS, State and local agencies have responded to the disaster and have spent over $230,000 in their efforts; and
WHEREAS, the situation is beyond the capabilities of the State and the affected local government; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Georgia and the members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives from Georgia have done everything possible to get a rapid response from the President of the United States on the State's request for a declaration that an emergency exists under the provisions of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and

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WHEREAS, the President of the United States has not responded to that request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby urge the President of the United States to declare an emergency exists in this State under the provisions of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, because of the damage caused by the disastrous tornado that struck Peach County, Georgia, on February 18,1975.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is
hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the President of the United States.

HR 342. By Representatives Owens of the 77th, Collins of the 144th, Murphy of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable Glenn S. Phillips; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Glenn S. Phillips has provided 50 years of dedicated service to the people of Georgia, having served as Mayor of Harlem, Georgia; Ordinary of Columbia County; Senator, 29th District, 1937-38; State Revenue Commissioner, 1947-48; and as a member of the House of Representatives for 29 years; and
WHEREAS, because of his long experience and remarkable knowl edge of State Government, his counsel is constantly sought by members of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, because of his common sense, keen mind and legal ability he was called upon to perfect many important items of legisla tion; and
WHEREAS, his contributions to efforts in education, industry and business have greatly enhanced the lives of all Georgians; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend the Honorable Glenn S. Phillips for his distinguished career of service to the people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body commends the Honorable Glenn S. Phillips for his distinguished career of service to the people of Georgia and extends to him its best and most sincere wishes for a happy future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an ap propriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Glenn S. Phillips.

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HR 343. By Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, Miles of the 86th, Carnes of the 43rd and many others:

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Honorable J. Roy McCracken; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Honorable J. Roy McCracken was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1935 and continued to serve
therein until 1975, the longest period of service in the history of the House; and

WHEREAS, during his forty years of service to the people of Georgia, "Judge" McCracken served with distinction as Chairman of the State of Republic Committee and later, the Committee on Insurance; and

WHEREAS, "Judge" McCracken has made great and notable con tributions to this State through his further service as a member of the 1945 Constitutional Convention and the commissions which thoroughly and exhaustively rewrote the codes on insurance and elections; and

WHEREAS, "Judge" McCracken's additional efforts in education, safety and agriculture further enhanced the admiration with which he came to be held as Dean of the House; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this General As sembly commend the Honorable J. Roy McCracken for his distinguished career of service to the people of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this Body commends the Honorable J. Roy McCracken for his distinguished career of service to the people of Georgia and extends to him its best and most sincere wishes for a happy future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Honorable J. Roy McCracken.

HR 345. By Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Woods of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Coach Johnny Stone of the Chestnut Mountain Ele mentary School of Hall County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Coach Johnny Stone of the Chestnut Mountain Elemen tary School has done a truly outstanding job as basketball coach at said school for the past several years; and

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WHEREAS, the talents, ability and dedication of Coach Stone is
clearly demonstrated by the fact that during the past 3 years his "Chestnut Mountain Warriors" basketball team has won the Hall County Championship in each of said years; and

WHEREAS, in establishing this outstanding record, the "Chestnut Mountain Warriors" had 53 wins and no losses in the Hall County League and an overall record of 62 wins and only 4 losses; and

WHEREAS, Coach Stone's team has represented Hall County in District play-offs for the last 3 years; and
WHEREAS, Coach Stone is a 6th grade teacher at Chestnut Moun tain Elementary School and has displayed outstanding sportsmanship, loyalty and devotion on behalf of the school and the "Chestnut Mountain Warriors" basketball team.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby com mend Coach Johnny Stone of the Chestnut Mountain Elementary School of Hall County for the outstanding accomplishments of the "Chestnut Mountain Warriors".

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this Resolution to Coach Johnny Stone.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Commit tee on the University System of Georgia:

HR 312. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Matthews of the 63rd, Ross of the 76th and Gignilliat of the 122nd:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the House University System of Georgia Committee to study a certain provision of law and report thereon to the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a provision of the 1937 Act establishing the State Board of Education requires the State Board of Education to prescribe standards and requirements for universities, colleges, normal or pro fessional schools conferring degrees or issuing diplomas in this State; and
WHEREAS, this provision of the law (unofficially codified as Georgia Code Ann. Section 32-415) is inconsistent with the duties and authority of the State Board of Education under more current provisions of State law; and

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WHEREAS, the authority of the State Board is limited under said law, and it cannot be effectively enforced; and

WHEREAS, the University System of Georgia Committee should study the need for this law, and if it is needed, said Committee should determine the appropriate State agency to administer the law and re vise such law in such manner as may be necessary to make the same more effective.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES that the House University System of Georgia Committee is hereby urged to make the studies hereinabove described and make a report of its findings, including proposed legislation that might be recommended, to the General Assembly prior to the convening of the 1976 session of the General Assembly.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HR 313. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 5tOh and Childs of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the "Atlanta in DeKalb County Study Committee"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a portion of the City of Atlanta is located in DeKalb County, and over the years problems have arisen due to this fact; and
WHEREAS, a thorough study and analysis should be made of all matters and problems relative thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created the "Atlanta in DeKalb County Study Committee", to be composed of six members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker. Five of said members shall be from Representative Districts in each of which is located a portion of that territory lying in the City of Atlanta and in DeKalb County. The sixth member shall be from a Representative District located wholly in DeKalb County but in which no part of the City of Atlanta is located. The Speaker shall designate a Chairman of the Committee when making his appointments. The Committee is hereby authorized to study all matters and problems relative to the location of a portion of the City of Atlanta in DeKalb County. The members of the Committee shall receive the allowances provided by law for legislative members of in terim legislative committees, but shall receive the same for not more than 20 days, unless granted an extension by the Speaker. The Com mittee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations prior to January 1, 1976, on which date the Committee shall stand abolished. The funds necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution shall come from legislative funds.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Health and Ecology:

HR 314. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Oxford of the 116th, Larsen of the 119th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Pre-need Funeral and Cemetery Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created the Pre-need Funeral and Cemetery Law Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker thereof. The Committee shall make a thorough and exhaustive study into the laws governing pre-need funeral services and the present laws governing cemeteries. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the 1976 General As sembly, at which time it shall stand abolished.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:
HR 315. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and inviting Mr. Ken Kruter to appear before the House; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Ken Kruter is the President of the Stop Drugs at the Source, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of this House and of the State of Georgia to authorize Mr. Kruter to appear before the House for the purpose of informing the members of current problems relating to drugs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mr. Ken Kruter is authorized and invited to appear before the House on March 13, 1975, at such time as desig nated by the Speaker, for the purpose of informing the members of current problems relating to drugs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the rules of the House of Representatives be suspended for a period not to exceed fifteen minutes so as to permit said presentation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of three, to be named by the Speaker, be appointed to escort Mr. Kruter to the Chamber of the House of Representatives.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

HR 316. By Representatives Davis, Ray and Tolbert of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and inviting Miss Debi McGill to appear before the House; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Debi McGill is a fine and outstanding young Georgian who has been selected to be Miss Metro Atlanta Teenager 1975; and
WHEREAS, Miss McGill desires to make a personal presentation to the House concerning her views of "What's Right with America".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Miss Debi McGill is hereby authorized and invited to appear before the House on such time and date as determined by the Speaker, for the above mentioned purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the rules of the House be waived for a period not to exceed ben minutes so as to permit such presentation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Speaker of the House appoint a committee of three persons to escort Miss McGill into the Chambers of the House of Representatives.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Com mittee on Industry:

HR 317. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Larsen of the 119th, Larsen of the 27th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Power Line Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, there is a growing amount of evidence that there is a potential safety hazard to persons and property which are located within close proximity to high voltage electrical transmission lines; and
WHEREAS, at the present time, there are no safety standards or regulations in effect for the location, erection and maintenance of high voltage electrical transmission lines; and

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WHEREAS, the General Assembly should constantly maintain a vigilance to avoid any potenial hazard to the safety and health of the
citizens of this State.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby crated the Power Line Safety Study Committee, to be composed of five members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker thereof. The Committee shall make a thorough and exhaustive study into the need for safety and health standards pertaining to the erection and maintenance of high voltage electrical transmission lines, and shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the 1976 session of the General Assembly, at which time it shall stand abolished.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 282. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th and Larsen of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the fire ant infestation of Georgia; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, the fire ant has become an increasing health menace to the people of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, children and adults in Georgia are bitten and made terribly ill at an alarming rate in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant has had an adverse economic impact in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant is not native to Georgia and has upset the ecological balance of this State; and
WHEREAS, this invader is spreading over the State at an alarming rate; and
WHEREAS, the fire ant infestation is a problem of great concern to the people of Georgia and to the General Assembly of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body urges and encourages the federal government, and particularly the Department of Agriculture, to take every action possible to provide responsible programs for the eradication of fire ants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the United States Department of Agri culture, the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation.

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The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 233. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the State Department of Transportation to prohibit main tenance, utility and construction activity on the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System during peak traffic hours; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, during the interim between the 1974 and 1975 regular sessions, the Atlanta Expressway Action Subcommitttee of the House Highways Committee held several public hearings; and
WHEREAS, the testimony at these public hearings established that maintenance, utility and construction activities on the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System during peak traffic hours caused major traffic delays and hazards; and
WHEREAS, the successful elimination of this problem can be achieved by the enthusiastic, interested enforcement by the State De partment of Transportation of a firm policy against such activity during peak traffic hours; and
WHEREAS, the .ultimate solution to the problem lies with those agencies and companies which are conducting maintenance, utility and construction activities during peak traffic hours.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby urges the State Depart ment of Transportation to adopt a strong written policy of enforcement of a prohibition against maintenance, utility and construction activity, except as controlled by the State Department of Transportation, on the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System during peak traffic hours and further urges that this policy be communicated to the appropriate local governments, State and local agencies, and companies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appro priate copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Highways moves to amend HR 233 by inserting the following: "except for emergency repairs" on page one, line 2, following the word "activity" and the same words on page 2, line one, following the word "activity" and before the word "as" . .

The Resolution, as amended, was adopted.

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The following Resolution was read:

HR 344. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Phillips of the 120th, Collins of the 144th, Bray of the 70th, Keyton of the 143rd, Sizemore of the 136th and others:
A RESOLUTION
To urge the United States Senators and Representatives from the State of Georgia to oppose the extension of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, said Section 5 requires this State to submit to the United States Attorney General or the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, all changes in voting and election laws of this State and all amendments to the Constitution of this State relating to voting and election laws prior to such laws and constitutional amend ments becoming effective; and
WHEREAS, the late Mr. Justice Black, dissenting in Alien v. State Board of Elections, 393 U.S. 544, has said of Section 5:
"It seems to me it would be wise for us to pause now and then and reflect on the fact that the separate Colonies were passing laws in their legislative bodies before they themselves created this Union, and history emphatically proves that in creating the Union the Colonies intended to retain their original independent power to pass laws, and that no justification can properly be found in the Con stitution they created or any amendment to it for degrading these States to the extent that they cannot even initiate an amendment to their constitution or their laws without first asking the permission of a federal court in the District of Columbia or a United States governmental agency."; and
WHEREAS, the late Mr. Justice Black, in a prior dissent in South Carolina v. Katzenbach, 383 U.S. 301, has said:
"Certainly if all the provision in our Constitution which limit the power of the Federal Government and reserve other power to the States are to mean anything, they mean at least that the States have power to pass laws and amend their constitutions without first sending their officials hundreds of miles away to beg federal authorities to approve them."; and
WHEREAS, the administration of said Section 5 has been onerous and has disrupted elections in this State; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Election Code no longer provides for the use of a literacy test or any other "test or device" as defined in Section 4 of said Act, to determine eligibility for voting in this State; and
WHEREAS, all persons eligible to vote in the State of Georgia may register without demonstrating their literacy or complying with any other test or device as defined in the Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was in-

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tended to prohibit the use of literacy tests and other devices deterring persons from registering to vote; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia does not and has for ten (10) years previously complied with said Section 4; and

WHEREAS, the Federal and State courts have jurisdiction to de termine the constitutionality of future voting and election laws and applications thereof; and

WHEREAS, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, in essence, expires on August 6, 1975; and

WHEREAS, Congress is considering an extension thereof.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the United States Senators and Congress men from this State work for and urge the nonrenewal of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is instructed and directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to each United States Senator and Representative from this State.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HR 344 was postponed until tomorrow morning, March 12, 1975, immediately after the period of unanimous consent.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up or consideration:

HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act," so as to authorize counties and certain mu nicipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that Representatives speaking relative to HB 150 be limited in their remarks to five minutes each, excepting the final twenty minutes of consideration as provided by the rules of the House.

Representative Ham of the 80th objected to the motion.

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

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Bolster Bowman Bray Burruss Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dover Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W.

Gammage Gignilliat Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Keyton King Knight Kreeger Lambert
Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles

Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford Parhani Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall
Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Snow Stone Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Watson West Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Carter Foster, R. L. Glanton Ham Harrison Howard

Irwin Johnson, W. R. Karrh Larsen, W. W. Long Lucas

Milford Nix Phillips, W. R. Sams Sizemore Thomason

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey Beckham Berry Blackshear Brown

Buck Burton Calhoun Coleman Colwell Connell

Daugherty Dean Dent Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W.

Egan Elliott Fraser Glover Greer Hill, B. L. Horton Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jordan Kilgore Larsen, G. K. Leonard

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Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Parkman Parrish Peters Petro Rainey Reaves Russell, W. B. Scott Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

Smyre Sweat Taggart Townsend Twiggs Ware Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 102, nays 19.

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The motion prevailed and debate was limited.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360) as amended, so as to authorize counties and certain municipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions; to provide for the administration and collection of such taxes; to provide for the distribution of the proceeds of said tax; to define certain terms; to provide the procedures for the discontinuance of said tax; to provide conditions which must be met prior to levying such tax; to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to adopt rules and regulations for the administration of said tax; to provide that the imposition of said tax shall not be authorized under certain conditions; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to provide how this Act shall become effective; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, is hereby amended by adding in the first sentence of Section 25, after the word "systems," the following:
"and except as provided in Section 26A,",
so that when so amended, Section 25 shall read as follows:
"Section 25. Political subdivisions prohibited from imposing sales or use taxes; exception. Except as the General Assembly may

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authorize counties and municipalities to raise funds for rapid transit systems, and except as provided in Section 26A, no county, munici pality, school district or political subdivision of the State shall
impose, levy, or collect a gross receipts, sales or use tax, or tax on amusement admission or services included in this Chapter: provided, however, that the provisions of this Section shall not be construed to apply to a fixed license, occupational or franchise tax based on gross receipts or on a gross receipts basis: and provided further, that no county or municipality shall be prohibited from levying or collecting an excise tax on malt beverages and/or wine, or upon spirituous liquors."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section, to be known as Section 26A, to read as follows:

"Section 26A. Local governments authorized to levy a local retail sales and use tax.

(a) Subject to the requirement of a referendum election as provided by subsection (b) of this Section, the governing authority of each county is empowered to impose a sales and use tax authorized by this Act at the rate of 1%. The tax imposed shall correspond, so far as is practicable, except as to rate, with the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, and as it may be from time to time amended.

(b) Whenever the governing authority of any county wishes to impose the sales and use tax authorized by this Section, said governing authority shall notify the Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman of such county of the desire to impose such tax, and it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of the imposition of such tax to the voters of said county for approval or rejection. The Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks im mediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of said county. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the follow ing:
'( ) YES Shall (name of county) County levy a retail ( ) NO sales and use tax of 1%?'
All persons desiring to vote in favor of levying such tax shall vote 'Yes', and those persons opposed to levying such tax shall vote 'No'. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are in favor of levying such tax, then such tax may be levied in ac cordance with the provisions of this Section, otherwise such tax may not be levied, and the question of the imposition of such tax

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may not again be submitted to the voters of said county within 24 months immediately following the month in which such election was held. It shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman to hold and conduct such election under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be his further duty to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election and to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State and to the State Revenue Commissioner. The expense of any such election shall be borne by the county wherein the election was held.
(c) If such action is approved in a referendum election as provided by subsection (b) of this Section, the governing authority of any county shall be authorized to levy a local sales and use tax under this Section by adopting a resolution during the first thirty (30) days of any calendar quarter stating its purpose and referring to this Section, and providing that such resolution shall be effective on the first day of the second succeeding quarter after its adoption, provided that with respect to services which are regularly billed on a monthly basis, the resolution shall become effective with the first regular billing period coinciding with or following the effec tive date of the resolution as herein specified. Provided however, in the event any municipality in the county has imposed the tax in accordance with the Act, and the county subsequently approves the imposition of the tax, then in no event shall the effective date of the tax be prior to the last day of that municipality's fiscal year in which the county approved the imposition of the tax. A certified copy of such resolution shall be forwarded to the State Revenue Commissioner so that it will be received within five (5) days after its adoption.
(d) The tax levied pursuant to this Section shall be exclusively administered and collected by the State Revenue Commissioner for the use and benefit of the political subdivisions levying or entitled to the proceeds of such tax. Such administration and collection shall be accomplished in the same manner and subject to the same applicable provisions, procedures and penalties provided herein before. Provided, however, that all monies collected from each taxpayer by the State Revenue Commissioner shall be first applied to such taxpayer's liability for taxes owed to the State of Georgia. Dealers shall be allowed a percentage of the amount of the tax due and accounted for and shall be reimbursed in the form of a deduction in submitting, reporting and paying the amount due, if said amount is not delinquent at the time of payment. The rate of the deduction shall be at the same rate authorized for deductions from State tax under the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as now or hereafter amended.
(e) The proceeds of the tax collected by the State Revenue Commissioner under this Section shall be disbursed as soon as practicable after collection as follows:
(1) One percent of the amount collected shall be paid into the general fund of the State Treasury in order to defray the costs of the administration.

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(2) Except for the percentage provided for in paragraph (1) hereof, the county levying such tax shall receive that portion of
the proceeds of such tax as the population of the unincorporated areas of such county bears to the total population of such county.

(3) Except for the percentage provided for in paragraph (1) hereof, each incorporated municipality lying wholly or partially within the county levying such tax shall receive that portion of the proceeds of such tax as such municipality's population, lying wholly within the county levying such tax, bears to the total population of such county.
(4) As used in paragraphs (2) and (3) hereof, population means population as determined by the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census.
(f) (1) In the event the governing authority of the most populous municipality within a particular county shall adopt a resolution requesting the governing authority of the county to levy the tax authorized by this Section, and the governing authority of such county shall not initiate a referendum election as provided for in subsection (b) of this Section within ninety (90) days after the adoption of the municipality's resolution, or in the event the referendum provided for in Section 2 (b) shall have been held and the result was disapproval of the imposition of the tax provided for in this Section, then the governing authority of any municipality located in any such county shall be authorized to issue the call for a referendum election on the question of the imposition of such tax within the corporate limits of such municipality; provided, however, that as to DeKalb County, it shall be conclusively presumed that the City of Decatur is the most populous municipality within the meaning of this Act. The provisions of subsection (b) of this Sec tion shall apply to a referendum election held by a municipality as provided herein except that:
(i) The call for such referendum election shall be issued by the governing authority of the municipality and,
(ii) The municipal superintendent of elections shall carry out the duties prescribed for the Judge of the Probate Court or election board chairman by said subsection (b) and,
(iii) The question on the ballot shall be changed to apply to the municipality and,
(iv) The cost of the referendum election shall be borne by the municipality.
If the imposition of such tax is approved at the referendum election provided for herein, then the entire proceeds of such tax, except for the percentage provided for in paragraph (1) of sub section (e) of the Section shall be disbursed to the municipality levying such tax, and the tax imposed by such a municipality shall

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be levied in the same manner and under the same conditions and in accordance with the provisions of this Section in the same manner as if a county were levying such tax.

(2) In the event that any county shall subsequently hold a referendum election on the question of imposing the tax authorized by subsection (a) of this Section, and the imposition of such tax is approved at such referendum election then the authority of any municipality located wholly or partially within any such county to impose within such county the tax authorized pursuant to para graph (1) of this subsection shall cease upon the effective date of the imposition of such tax by any such county. Provided, how ever, that said effective date shall not be prior to the last day of that municipality's fiscal year in which the county approves the imposition of the tax.

(3) In the event that any county shall subsequently hold a referendum on the question of imposing the tax authorized by subsection (a) of this Section, and the imposition of such tax is not approved at such referendum election, then the authority of any municipality located within such county to impose the tax authorized pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be affected in any manner whatsoever.

(g) As used within this Section, the term 'municipality' shall mean only those incorporated municipalities which impose a tax other than the tax authorized for by this Section and which provide at least three of the following services:
(1) Water.
(2) Sewage.
(3) Garbage collection.
(4) Police protection.
(5) Fire protection.
(6) Library.

(h) Any political subdivision levying the tax authorized by this Section may cease to impose said tax effective on the first day of the second calendar quarter following the adoption of a resolution evidencing its intent to discontinue levying such tax, provided a certified copy of said resolution is immediately transmitted to the
State Revenue Commissioner.

(i) In order to provide governmental services more effectively and economically, in any county where the tax authorized by this Section is levied, there is hereby created, pursuant to Article XI, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia, a special district of taxation for services for the calendar year following the initial year in which such tax is levied, and thereafter as deter mined by the governing authority of such county as authorized by law, and which shall exist only in those portions of such county

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which are outside the boundaries of any municipality, as herein defined, within such county.

(j) As a condition precedent to the exercise of the authority to levy the tax authorized by this Section for the year following the initial year, in which it is levied, the governing authority of any county receiving any proceeds from the imposition of such tax shall adjust the mill rate for ad valorem taxation within the special district of taxation for services, created by the provisions of subsection (i) of this Section, so that the aggregate mill rate levied on property within the special district, shall be the following: the mill rate produced by subtracting from the mill rate which would produce aggregate revenue in an amount equal to the aggregate revenue received from taxation within the unincorporated area for the previous year, the mill rate which, if levied against the property in the unincorporated area of the county only, would produce an amount equal to the proceeds of the tax levied under this Section which were received by the county during the preceding year, if such tax were imposed for the entire calendar year. If such tax were imposed for only a fraction of a year, the annualized amount representing the tax for the entire calendar year shall be used. Provided, however, that any mill rate which has been estab lished for the retirement of any bonded debt of the political sub division shall in no way be reduced or affected.

As a condition precedent to the exercise of the authority to levy the tax authorized by this Section for the years following the year after the initial year in which it is levied, the governing authority of any county receiving any proceeds from the imposition of such tax shall adjust the mill rate for ad valorem taxation within the special district of taxation for services, created by the provisions of subsection (i) of this Section, so that the aggregate mill rate levied on property within the special district shall not exceed the mill rate levied by the county on property outside such special district minus that mill rate which, if levied against the property in the unincorporated area of the county only, would produce an amount equal to the proceeds of the tax levied under this Section which were received by the county during the preceding
year.

(k) As a condition precedent for authority to levy the tax authorized by this Section for the year following the initial year
in which it is levied, the governing authority of any municipality receiving any proceeds from the imposition of such tax shall adjust the mill rate for ad valorem taxation for such municipality so that the aggregate revenue derived from ad valorem taxation by such municipality shall not exceed that total received from such taxation
for the previous year, less an amount which shall equal the net proceeds derived by such municipality from the tax imposed pur
suant to this Section during the previous year, if such tax was imposed for an entire calendar year, or if such tax was imposed for only a fraction of a year, by an annualized amount representing the tax for the entire calendar year. Provided, however, that any mill rate which has been established for the retirement of any

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bonded debt of the municipality shall in no way be reduced or affected.

(1) The State Revenue Commissioner shall have the power and authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as shall be necessary in order that he might effectively and efficiently ad minister and enforce the collection of the tax authorized to be imposed by this Section.

(m) Any other provisions of this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, if a county or municipality within a county levies a local income tax, then such county and all municipalities within such county shall be bound by the terms and conditions of the Act authorizing such local income tax for as long as such tax remains in effect in such county or in any municipality within such county, and such county and all municipalities within such county are prohibited from levying the tax authorized by this Section during such period of time.

(n) Where a local sales or use tax has been paid with respect to tangible personal property by the purchaser thereof, either in another local taxing jurisdiction within the State or in a taxing jurisdiction outside the State, where the purpose of the tax is similar in purpose and intent to the tax authorized to be imposed by this Section, said tax may be credited against the tax authorized to be imposed by this Section upon the same property. If the amount of sales or use tax so paid is less than the amount of the use tax due as authorized to be imposed by this Section, the purchaser shall pay an amount equal to the difference between the amount so paid in the other taxing jurisdiction and the amount due as authorized to be imposed by this Section. The State Revenue Commissioner may require such proof of payment in another local taxing jurisdiction as is deemed to be necessary and proper.

(o) No tax shall be imposed upon the sale of tangible personal property which is ordered by and delivered to the purchaser at a point outside the geographical area governed by the local govern ment imposing the tax, regardless of the point at which title passes, if such delivery is made by the seller's vehicle, U. S. mail, common carrier or by private or contract carrier licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission or the Georgia Public Service Commission.

(p) Each sales tax return remitting taxes collected hereunder shall separately identify the location of each retail establishment at which establishment any of the taxes remitted were collected and shall specify the amount of sales and amount of taxes collected at each such establishment for the period concerned by the return so as to thereby facilitate determination by the Revenue Com missioner that all taxes concerned by this Section are collected and distributed according to situs of sale."
Section 3. In the event any Section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other Sections,

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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 of parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. This Act shall become effective on the first day of July following its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without his approval.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Foster of the 152nd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Ham of the 80th, Lambert of the 112th and Collins of the 144th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 as follows:
By striking from line 27 of page 8 the following: "Article XI",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Article IX".

The following amendment was read:
Representative Karrh of the 106th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 by adding on line 17, page 3, after the word, "No.", the words: "If more than one-half of the registered voters vote in said election and" and by adding after the word, "for" on page 7, line 5, the following: "in Section 2(b)".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Blackshear Bowman Carr

Carter Castleberry Childers Clark, L.

Clifton Collins Colwell Dover

Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Gammage Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R.

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Karrh Keyton Kreeger Lane, W. J. Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Nessmith Nix Oxford Patten, R. L. Peters

Phillips, L. L. Rainey Randall Reaves Rush Russell, J. Scott Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Thomason Vaughn White Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Cole Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Da vis
Dean
Dixon
Egan
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Felton

Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hay Holmes Horton Howell Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder
Logan
Marcus
McCollum
McKinney
Miles
Mostiler

Mullinax Noble Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Ray Richardson Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Waddle Walker Wall Ware
Watson
West
Whitmire
Wilson
Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Buck Coleman Connell Dent Praser Jordan

Larsen, W. W. Leonard Matthews, C. ' Petro Phillips, W. R. Stone

Sweat Twiggs Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 56, nays 107.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 by deleting "the most populous municipality" on line 3, page 6, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "either of the two most populous municipalities".
Representatives Williams of the 54th, Hawkins of the 50th, Sigman of the 74th and Childs of the 51st move to amend the Committee sub stitute to HB 150 by adding on line 22, page 2, after the figure, "1%" the following: ", provided that no such tax shall be imposed upon the sale of prescription medicine. Otherwise,".

The following amendment was read:
Representative Crawford of the 5th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 150 by adding after the first word on line 5, page 9, the following: "and every year following".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Battle Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Burton Calhoun

Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty

Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton

Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lan, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee

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Leggett Long Lucas Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Oxford Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson

Ross Rush Russell, J. Sams Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Tolbert Toles Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Williams Williamson Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Alexander Baugh Beck Bray Brown Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Childs Cole Cox Dean Egan

Glover Greer Hatcher Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Hutchinson Irvin, R. Johnson, W. R. Lambert Leonard Linder Marcus

McCollum McKinney Miles Owens Parham Russell, W. B. Scott Snow Townsend Triplett Watson West Whitmire Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bailey Buck Burruss Clark, Betty Coleman
Dent
Elliott
Fraser

Howell Jordan Knight Larsen, W. W. Logan
Matthews, C.
Nix

Petro Sheats Thompson Ware Wheeler
White
Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 116, nays 42.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moves to amend the Committee sub stitute to HB 150 as follows:
By inserting in line 26 of page 2, immediately after the word "amended", the following:
", and no item or transaction which is not subject to taxation under the provisions of said Act shall be subject to the tax levied pursuant to this Section".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bray Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Childs Clark, Betty Cole Connell

Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Pelton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Hatcher Hays

Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

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Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mullinax Noble Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone

Taggart Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Walker Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Blackshear Bowman Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell Cooper Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, B. Gammage

Ham Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hawkins Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Irwin Johnson, R. Karrh Keyton Lane, W. J. Lucas Mann McDonald Milford Mostiler Nessmith

Nix Oxford Patten, R. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Rush Russell, J. Scott Sizemore Smith, V. B. Sweat Thomason Thompson Twiggs Waddle Wall White Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Buck Coleman Fraser

Jordan Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C.

Petro Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 114, nays 57.

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

Representative Larsen of the 119th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 150,

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by substitute, as amended, and that, had he been present, he would have voted "nay" thereon.

Representative Collins of the 144th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitu tional majority to HB 150, by substitute, as amended.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 930. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th:
A Bill to create and establish a small Claims Court in and for Greene County.

HB 931. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to appoint a recorder of the Mayor's Court and fix his compensation.

HB 932. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen.

HB 933. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Judge of the Probate Court, Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Morgan County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Morgan County.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 248. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th and others:
A Bill to authorize certain counties and municipalities to impose, levy and collect certain excise taxes; to provide a condition precedent for

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authority to levy such taxes following the initial year; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Ways and Means moves to amend HB 248 as follows:
By striking "30" on line 25, page 2, and line 7, page 3, and inserting in lieu thereof "10".

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Marcus of the 26th and Harris of the 8th move to amend HB 248 in the following particulars by adding after the word "furnishings" on line 9 of Section 3 on page 3 the following phrase:
"nor shall the aggregate of taxes levied upon the sale or charges for any rooms, lodgings or accommodations, exceed 7% of the charge to the public for such furnishings."
Representatives Marcus of the 26th and Harris of the 8th move to amend HB 248 in the following particulars by adding the following phrase at the end of Section 2:
"nor shall the aggregate of taxes levied upon the sale or charges for any rooms, lodgings or accommodations, exceed 7% of the charge to the public for such furnishings."

An amendment, offered by Representative Carter of the 146th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

Two amendments, offered by Representative Carter of the 146th, were read and ruled to be out of order by the Speaker.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Alexander
Bailey Bargeron

Battle Beck
Blackshear
Bolster Bray

Brown Burton
Carlisle
Carnes Chance

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Childers Childs Clark, Betty Cole Connell Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Egan Elliott Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harris, J. G.
Harris, J. F.
Hatcher
Hawkins
Hays
Hill, B. L.
Hill, G.
Holmes
Horton

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Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler
Mullinax
Noble
Owens
Parrish
Patten, G. C.
Patten, R. L.
Petro
Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend
Triplett
Tucker
Vaughn
Waddle
Ware
Williams
Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Banks Berry Bowman Carter Castleberry Clark, L. Clifton Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Edwards, C. W. Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Howard Howell Hudson Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Karrh King Kreeger Lane, W. J. Mann Milford

Nessmith Nix Oxford Peters Rainey Ross Rush Russell, J. Sizemore Walker Wall Watson Whitmire Wilson Wood

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Baugh Beckham
Buck Burruss Calhoun
Carr Carrell
Dixon Dover

Edwards, W. Fraser
Jessup Jordan Keyton
Larsen, W. W. Lucas
Matthews, C. Parham

Parkman Phillips, W. R. Sweat Twiggs West
Wheeler White
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 47.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representatives Sweat of the 150th and Dixon of the 151st each stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 248, as amended, and that, had he been present, he would have voted "nay" thereon.
By unanimous consent, HB 248, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence upon its position in amending the same:
HB 74. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; and for other purposes.
Representative Larsen of the 27th moved that the House insist upon its posi tion in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 74 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members thereof:

Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Larsen of the 119th and Richardson of the 52nd.

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The following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments or substitute thereto:

HB 67. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission so as to require periodic and terminal billings for electric, gas and water services to note certain items in a conspicuous manner; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, as amended, so as to require periodic and terminal billings for electric, gas and water services to note certain items in a conspicuous manner; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Code Section, to be designated Code Section 93-309.3, to read as follows:
"93-309.3. Billings for electric, gas or water service; notation of rates and meter reading. Upon the face or back of each periodic and terminal billing for retail consumption of electric, gas and water services there shall appear a conspicuous notation of charges for fuel adjustment; and the meter reading upon which the billing was computed, including the previous reading and consumption. Where a customer is on a voluntary 'budget bill' or 'levelized bill' agree ment, the actual consumption for any period of time may be omitted until the annual anniversary account billing. The rates applicable to such billing shall be made readily available to the customer upon demand, on which his bill was computed, and a notation shall so appear on the face of the bill where the rates can be obtained."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1976.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Wall of the 61st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 67.

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

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bowman Bray Brown Burton Carnes Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty
Davis
Dean
Dixon
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Evans, B.
Pelton
Foster, P. W.
Foster, R. L.
Gammage
Glanton
Glover
Greer

Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard
Linder
Logan
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
McKinney
Miles
Milford
Mullinax
Nessmith
Nix
Noble

Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, L. L. Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send
Triplett
Tucker
Vaughn
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Ware
Watson
White
Whitmire
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Wood

Voting in the negative were Representatives Carlisle and Carter.

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Bolster Buck Burruss Calhoun Carr Clifton Dent Dover Elliott Evans, W. D. Fraser

Gignilliat Harrison Hill, B. L. Howell Jordan Karrh Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Long Lucas Matthews, C.

Mostiler Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Sams Twiggs West Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 144, nays 2.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 67 was agreed to.

HB 491. By Representative Miles of the 86th:
A Bill to amend Section 92-3002 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of the word "nonresident" for income tax purposes; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:
Amend HB 491 by striking on page 1, line 26 after the word "within" the word "georgia" and inserting the word "Georgia"

Representative Miles of the 86th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 491.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster

Bowman Brown Burton Carlisle Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton

Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon

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Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.

Jones Keyton Kilgore King Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone
Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson White Whitmire Williamson Wilson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Banks Beckham
Bray Buck Burruss Calhoun Carnes Carr Clark, Betty Culpepper Dent Dover Elliott Fraser Hamilton

Hawkins Hill, B. L. Horton Jordan Karrh Knight
Kreeger Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Mostiler Parrish Patten, R. L.

On the motion, the ayes were 136, nays 0.

Ptro Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall Russell, W. B.
Sams Tolbert Twiggs Wall West Wheeler Williams Wood Mr. Speaker

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The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 491 was agreed to.

HR 61-242. By Representative Kreeger of the 21st: A Resolution compensating Mr. Roy M. Lingefelt; and for other pur poses.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations offers the following amendment: Amend HR 61 by striking on Page 1, line 10, the following: "$3,000.00",
and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$306.89",
and By striking on Page 1, line 18, the following: "$3,000.00",
and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$306.89",

Representative Kreeger of the 21st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 61-242.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham

Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carlisle Carnes

Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman

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Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R.

Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman

Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson West White Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Buck Carr Culpepper Dent Dover Elliott Fraser Gignilliat
Harrison Hill, B. L. Horton Howard Howell

Jordan Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Matthews, C. McKinney Mostiler Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey Randall

Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Toles Townsend Twiggs Wall Wheeler Whitmire Williams Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HR 61-242 was agreed to.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 239. By Representatives Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th:
A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:
Conference Committee Report on HB 239
The Conference Committee on HB 239 makes the following recom mendations :
(1) That the House recede from its position;
(2) That the Senate recede from its position;
(3) That the following changes be adopted:
By striking from the title, beginning on line 13, the following:
"to provide for settlement of disputes between the office of tax commissioner and the governing authority of the county;".
By striking Section 7, beginning on line 27 of page 3, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows:
"Section 7. The tax commissioner shall have the authority to recommend to the governing authority of said county the number of such personnel needed by his office, together with the suggested compensation to be paid each employee. However, it shall be within the sole discretion of the governing authority of said county to fix the number of employees and the compensation to be received by each employee in said office; provided, however, that not less than two employees shall be provided for said office and that salaries paid such employees will be consistent with those paid for similar jobs in the county government. It shall be within the sole power and authority of the tax commissioner, during his term of office, to designate and name the person or persons who shall be employed and to prescribe their duties and assignments and to remove or re place any of such employees at will and within his sole discretion."

On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The report of the Committee of Conference on HB 239 was adopted.

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The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 150-618. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned prop erty; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a portion of the W. & A. Railroad property is not re quired for the purposes of said railroad and is therefore surplus property to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, said tract is more particularly described as follows:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND containing 1.5 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 91 of the 5th Dis trict, 3rd Section, Bartow County, Georgia, and being more particu larly described as parcel no. 4 of the Western & Atlantic Railroad Map No. V2/24 as filed in the State of Georgia Archives Building, Fulton County, Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the State Properties Commission, or its successor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to convey the hereinabove described tract of land subject to the following conditions:
(1) that said tract of land shall be conveyed to the highest bidder as provided by law;
(2) that the conveyance of the said tract of land shall be ap proved by and the plat of survey be confirmed by the State Proper ties Commission, or its successor; and
(3) that the consideration for said conveyance shall not be less than the highest of two fair and accurate appraisals of the value of said tract of land, which shall be obtained by the State Properties Commission, or its successor.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burruss Burton Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman
Collins
Connell
Cooper
Cox
Crawford
Daugherty
Davis
Dean
Dixon
Edwards, C. W.
Edwards, W.
Egan
Elliott
Evans, B.

Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton
Kilgore
King
Knight
Kreeger
Lambert
Lane, Dick
Lane, W. J.
Larsen, G. K.
Lee
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long

Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J.
Shanahan
Sheats
Sigman
Sizemore
Smith, V. B.
Smyre
Snow
Stone
Sweat
Taggart
Thomason
Thompson
Tolbert
Toles

Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker

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Wall Ware Watson West

White Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Beckham Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carr Colwell Culpepper Dent Dover Fraser Gignilliat Greer

Harris, J. G. Harrison Hill, B. L. Horton Irwin Jordan Karrh Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McKinney Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, R. T.

Rainey Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Smith, J. R. Townsend Twiggs Wheeler Whitmire Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

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

HR 206-875. By Representative Harris of the 8th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Reso lution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck

Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Burruss Burton Games Carrell Carter

Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Connell

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Cooper Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson

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Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.

Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Waddle Walker Wall
Ware Watson White Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Brown Buck Calhoun Carlisle Carr Coleman
Colwell
Culpepper
Dent
Dover
Egan
Fraser

Gignilliat Greer Horton Irwin Jordan Larsen, W. W. Linder
Matthews, C.
McKinney
Patten, R. L.
Petro
Phillips, R. T.

Rainey Ross Russell, W. B. Sams Tolbert Twiggs Vaughn
West
Wheeler
Whitmire
Williams
Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 143, nays 0.

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

HB 867. By Representatives Bailey and Lee of the 72nd, Howard of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the date unpaid taxes shall commence bearing interest; to change the submission date for certain reports required of tax collectors; to change the date for making final settlements with both the State and county; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, so as to change the date unpaid taxes shall com mence bearing interest under certain conditions; to change the submis sion date for certain reports required of tax collectors and tax commis sioners under certain conditions; to change the date for making final settlements with both the State and county under certain conditions; to change the dates on which tax receivers shall open and close their books for the return of taxes; to provide for other matters relative to the fore going; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section immediately following Code Section 92-5001, to be designated Code Section 92-5001.1, to read as follows:
"92-5001.1. Rate of interest. The governing authority with the approval of the tax collector or tax commissioner of each county in this State may provide by resolution that all taxes due the State or the county remaining unpaid on the 15th day of November in each year shall bear interest at nine percent per annum from said date, and the tax collector or tax commissioner shall collect the interest on such unpaid taxes and account for same in their final settle ments."
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new Code Section immediately following Code Section 92-5002, to be desig nated Code Section 92-5002.1, to read as follows:
"92-5002.1. Reports by tax collectors and tax commissioners. On the 15th day of November in each year in the counties in which

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the governing authority with the approval of the tax collector or tax commissioner has changed the date on which State and county taxes are due from the 20th day of December to the 15th day of November of each year, the tax collector or tax commissioner shall furnish to the State Revenue Commissioner and to the governing authority of the county a report showing the amount of State taxes and the amount of county taxes remaining unpaid on said tax digest and shall every 30 days thereafter, until a final settlement is made with both the State and county, furnish to the State Revenue Commissioner and the governing authority of the county a report showing the amount of State taxes collected and the amount of county taxes collected after the 15th day of November to the date of rendering such report and also the amount of interest collected from said delinquent or defaulting taxpayers."
Section 3. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new Code Section immediately following Code Section 92-5004, to be desig nated Code Section 92-5004.1, to read as follows:
"92-5004.1. Final settlements in four months. The tax collec tors and tax commissioners in counties in which the governing authority with the approval of the tax collector or tax commissioner has changed the date on which State and county taxes are due from the 20th day of December to the 15th day of November of each year shall make final settlements with both the State and county within four months after the 15 day of November of the year in which said taxes become due unless the time for such settlement is extended by the State Revenue Commissioner as authorized by Code Section 89-827 and upon failure of any such tax collector or tax commis sioner to make such final settlement within that time, such tax col lector or tax commissioner shall forfeit one-quarter of his commis sions unless some good and sufficient reason is given rendering the making of such final settlement impossible."
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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, by substitute, the ayes were 109, nays 9.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 867, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and others:
A Bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter

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61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 146th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Fraser of the 139th moves to amend HB 568 by in serting between the words, "or" and "any" on line 5 of page 3, the fol lowing words, "Small Claims Courts, and" and by renumbering the lines appropriately.

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, as amended, the ayes were 113, nays 4.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 568, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

HB 800. By Representatives Evans of the 99th and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 800 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 542. By Representatives Egan of the 25th, Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st and Walker of the 115th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act" so as to change the period of time after which certain property shall be presumed abandoned; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 542 as follows: On lines 12 and 24 of page 1 by striking the word "22-511 (c)" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "85-2006"

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 0.

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

HR 245-992. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain State-owned ease ment for highway purposes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 107, nays 0.

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

HB 827. By Representative Carlisle of the 71st: A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Charitable Trust Act", approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the responsibility for adminis tration of said Act; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 37. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A Bill to amend an Act providing for the registration and regulation of cemeteries, as amended, so as to provide that assets of the trust funds

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required to be established by perpetual care cemeteries and which are held by a State bank or national bank or trust company qualified to act as fiduciaries in this State may be invested in common trust funds maintained by such State bank or national bank or trust company; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 1.

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

HB 267. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Evans of the 99th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating sheriffs' retirement fund of Georgia to provide that the Board of Commissioners may accept certain applications for reinstatement in said fund from prior members under certain con ditions; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the Clerk was directed to correct the following typo graphical error appearing in HB 267:
On page 2, line 15, "(b)" should be "(a)".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 3.

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

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 706. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 706 as follows: By inserting in the title after the word and semicolon "Baxley;" (page 1, line 4), the following:
"to provide for a referendum;".

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By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and by adding a new Section 2, to read as follows:

"Section 2. Not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the City of Baxley to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Baxley and the electors of Appling County residing in the area proposed to be an nexed by this Act for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The superin tendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be pub lished once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Appling County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'( ) YES Shall the Act changing the corporate limits of the ( ) NO City of Baxley be approved?'

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote 'Yes', and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote 'No'. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such ques tion are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect.

The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Baxley. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State."

Representative Stone of the 138th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 706.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 706 was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 254. By Senators Sutton of the 9th and Young of the 13th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-102, relating to Senatorial Districts, so as to change the provisions relative to certain Senatorial Districts (Dis tricts 9 and 13) ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment.

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SB 344. By Senator McDuffie of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Bleckley County, so as to change certain provisions relating to the expenses of the commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SR 91. By Senators Hudson of the 35th, Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and others:
A Resolution creating the Equal Rights Study Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Human Relations and Aging:

SR 99. By Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th:
A Resolution designating the honeybee as to official State insect; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

SR 100. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and others:
A Resolution relative to the Fox Theater building; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

SR 112. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to permit the donation or gratuitous trans fer of surplus books and other printed materials to certain nonprofit organizations; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 122. By Senator Pearce of the 16th:
A Resolution creating the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SR 123. By Senators Tysinger of the 41st and Brown of the 47th:
A Resolution creating the Power Plant Siting Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 124. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Resolution creating the Driver Education Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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SR 127. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Coverdell of the 40th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution creating the Georgia Tax Revision Study Commission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Jordan of the 58th asked that the Journal record that his ab sence from the floor of the House a considerable part of March 11 and March 12, 1975 was because of the death and funeral of his mother.

Representative Kreeger of the 21st requested that the following appear in the Journal:

Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th, Howard, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st will be in a meeting with the Board of Regents at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Wednesday, March 12, 1975 and will therefore be unable to answer the call of the roll on said date.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 12, 1975

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Brown Burruss Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Egan Elliott

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Linder Logan

Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston
Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

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Triplett Tucker Twiggs Waddle Walker - Wall Ware Watson

West White Whitniire Williams Williamson Wood Mr. Speaker

Those not answering to their names were Representatives:

Blackshear Bray Buck Carlisle Cooper Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Fraser

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hill, G. Horton Jordan Lambert

Leonard Matthews, C. Snow Townsend Vaughn Wheeler Wilson

Prayer was offered by the Reverend John M. Minter, Pastor, Saint James United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Wednesday, March 12, 1975

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Wednesday, March 12, 1975, and submits the following:

HB

191 Group Insurance, Psychologist Treatment

HB

247 State Motor Pools, Increase to 120 per mile

HB

257 Peace Officers Ann., Fines and Bonds

HB

282 Firemen's Pension Fund; Pensions & Revenue

HB

285 Land Sales Act & U. S. Dept. Housing & Urban Dev.

HB

619 Ga. Condominium Act, Create

HB

723 Funeral Director; Hold Valid Embalmers License

HB

884 Commission on the Status of Women, Creating

HB

937 Contraband Wildlife; Disposing of

HB 1017 County Tax Commissioners & Collectors; Minimum Salaries

HR 78-325 Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, Jurisdictions

HR 113-434 Marta, State Property, Atlanta

HR 146-606 Baldwin County; Convey Property

HR 159-701 Parolees; Loans of $500 by Board of Offender Rehab.

HR 169-829 Convey Property, Gwinnett County

HR 197-850 Atlanta Cyclorama; Need of Certain Repairs

HR 200-856 Board of Corrections, Delete

HR 207-883 Disaster Relief Act; Cities & Counties May Obtain

SR

65 Constitution Revision Committee; Create

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended to permit the following Bills and Resolution of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

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HB 1171. By Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to create the Gwinnett County Public Facilities Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1172. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1173. By Representative Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-9917, relating to conditional discharge for possession of certain drugs as a first offense, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the possession of certain amount of mari juana; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1174. By Representative Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to require public utilities to provide residents of multiple-unit residential dwellings with utility service under an extension agreement under certain circumstances; to require public utilities to provide single meter single account service to such residents when metering equipment can be installed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1175. By Representative Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to require public utilities to provide residential utility service to certain persons under a deferred payment agreement; to provide for the terms and conditions under such deferred payment agreements; to pro vide for matters to be considered in such deferred payment agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1176. By Representative Williams of the 54th:
A Bill to require public utilities to provide single meter single account service to certain residential dwellings after a certain date; to provide exceptions; to require public utilities to discontinue the use of master meter estimated bill account service and to convert such service after a certain date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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3B 1177. By Representative Wilson of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Marietta, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HR 347-1177. By Representative Colwell of the 4th:
A Resolution authorizing the grant of a permanent nonexclusive ease ment over, across, through and under certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1178. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioner of Laurens County so as to provide for a change in the compensation of the com missioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1179. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to authorize the governing authority in counties having a popula tion of not less than 32,700 and not more than 33,400 to determine the compensation of the county treasurer; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1180. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Han cock County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and his secretary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1181. By Representative Sams of the 90th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of an associate judge for the State Courts in counties of this State having a population of not less than 145,000 and not more than 165,000 so as to change the provisions relative to the salary of the judge of the State Courts of such counties; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

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HB 1182. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Williamson of the 45th, Burton of the 47th, Petro of the 46th, Davis and Ray of the 56th, Elliott of the 49th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th and others:
A Bill to create the DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.

HB 1183. By Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Larsen of the 119th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Carrell of the 75th, Owens of the 77th and Wall of the 61st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Dept. of Public Safety so as to pro vide for a Uniform Division of the Dept. of Public Safety; to authorize the employment of license examiners, communications officers, and recruits; to authorize the Board of Public Safety to provide members of the Uniform Division with a subsistence allowance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1184. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Appling County so as to change the minimum salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to authorize the governing authority of Appling County to fix the salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to change the terms of court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs--Local Legislation.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1144. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to create the Georgia State Board of Real Estate Appraisers; and for other purposes.

HB 1145. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Mostiler of the 71st and Glanton of the 66th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to change the provisions relative to certain definitions; to change the provisions relative to exclusions from the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 1146. By Representative Patten of the 146th:
A Bill to establish an Airport Authority for Cook County to be known as "Cook County Airport Authority"; and for other purposes.

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HB 1147. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Collins of the 144th:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie so as to change certain provisions relative to the number of alcoholic beverage licenses which may be issued; to provide for a referen dum; and for other purposes.

HB 1148. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Keyton of the 143rd, Tolbert of the 56th and Sizemore of the 136th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 27-2401, relating to stenographic notes and the entry of testimony on minutes of the court so as to require that in cases where a sentence of death is imposed the transcript shall be prepared within a certain length of time; to authorize the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia to grant an extension of time in such cases; and for other purposes.
HB 1149. By Representative Reaves of the 147th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties in this State so as to provide for the collection of an administra tive fee; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
HB 1150. By Representative Snow of the 1st:
A Bill to amend an Act making comprehensive provisions for an inte grated tax administration for Georgia, approved Jan. 3, 1938, as amended, so as to create a board to be known as the State Board of Equalization; and for other purposes.
HB 1151. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th and Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on prop erty which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.
HR 309-1151. By Representatives Clifton of the 107th and Karrh of the 106th:
A Resolution designating Parrish's Pond and certain surrounding land located in Emanuel County as "The Geo. L. Smith II State Park"; and for other purposes.

HR 310-1151. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Murphy of the 18th, Patten of the 146th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Thomason of the 8th, Phillips of the 91st, Harden of the 154th, Peters of the 2nd, Shanahan of the 7th and others:
A Resolution renaming the Chattooga Lakes State Park as the "James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park"; and for other purposes.

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HB 1152. By Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th and Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to create the office of Commissioner of Heard County; to provide for his qualifications; to provide for his election, bond and oath; to provide for filling a-vacancy in office; to provide for compensation; to provide for a clerk; to provide for an attorney; to provide for a super intendent of roads and bridges; and for other purposes.

HB 1153. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner of Dodge County; to provide for biennial longevity increases; and for other pur poses.

HB 1154. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County on an annual salary so as to change the com pensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court; to provide for longevity increases; and for other purposes.

HB 1155. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to provide for a secretary to the Judge of said Court; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

HB 1156. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of East Dublin so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and council; and for other purposes.

HB 1157. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and Edwards, Harrison and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of said judge; and for other purposes.

HB 1158. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards, Nix and Harrison of the 20th and Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Cobb County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner and the Chief Clerk of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 1159. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and Cooper and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment of Assistant District Attorneys of said circuit; to change the salary provisions relating to the assistant District Attorneys; and for other purposes.

HB 1160. By Representatives Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st and Howard of the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the salary provisions relating to the clerk of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1161. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th and Howard of the' 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the investigator; and for other purposes.

HB 1162. By Representatives Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th and Edwards and Nix of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to permit the payment of a salary supplement to the judges; and for other purposes.
HB 1163. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix, Harrison, and Edwards of the 20th and Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

HB 1164. By Representatives Cooper and Howard of the 18th, Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and Kreeger of the 21st:
A Bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the deputy clerk of the superior court and the chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 1165. By Representatives Cooper, Howard, and Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st and Edwards, Nix and Harrison of the 20th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for an additional Judge of the Su perior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensa tion of the full-time court reporters; and for other purposes.

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HE 311-1165. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, Nix, Burruss and Edwards of the 20th and Cooper of the 19th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Marietta to provide for an increase in retirement benefits of retired employees of the said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1166. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Irvin of the 10th and Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for and authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish farmers markets in this State and to autho rize the Commissioner of Agriculture to make necessary rules and regu lations to properly conduct such markets and to provide for embargoes and prohibit the sale of vegetables, fruits, truck crops and other farm crops found unfit for food, approved Feb. 25, 1935; and for other purposes.

HB 1167. By Representative Larsen of the 119th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin, in the County of Laurens and definding its corporate limits, so as to provide for the prescription of certain matters relative to municipal elections; to change certain provisions relative to the election and terms of aldermen; and for other purposes.

HB 1168. By Representative Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 56-3304, relating to the amount of credit life insurance and credit accident and sickness insurance which may be written in connection with loans, so as to provide that the provisions of said Code Section shall apply to licensees under the Industrial Loan Act; and for other purposes.

HB 1169. By Representative Ware of the 68th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Structural Pest Control Act" so as to provide that licensees shall mail a renewal notice to purchasers within 30 days prior to the end of the first year the pest control guaran ty or contract is in force and within 30 days prior to the end of each year thereafter in which the pest control guaranty or contract remains in force; and for other purposes.

HR 346-1169. By Representative Cole of the 6th:
A Resolution conveying certain real property to the City of Dalton; and for other purposes.

HB 1170. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd:
A Bill to waive the governmental immunity of Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Ga., from claims by Edna H. Sosby, widow

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of Thomas Franklin Sosby; Ada Lee Avery; widow of Coley Lewis Avery; and Marie Brown Skinner, mother of Gregory Lou Skinner; and Jack Cox, for damages arising from the deaths of Sosby, Avery and Skinner and personal injury to Cox, resulting from collision with a Fulton County vehicle on Dec. 16, 1974; and for other purposes.

SB 254. By Senators Sutton of the 9th and Young of the 13th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-102, relating to Senatorial Districts, so as to change the provisions relative to certain Senatorial Districts (Dis tricts 9 and 13) ; and for other purposes.

SB 344. By Senator McDuffie of. the 19th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Bleckley County, so as to change certain provisions relating to the expenses of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

SR 91. By Senators Hudson of the 35th, Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and others:
A Resolution creating the Equal Rights Study Commission; and for other purposes.

SR 99. By Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th:
A Resolution designating the honeybee as the official State insect; and for other purposes.
SR 100. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and others: A Resolution relative to the Fox Theater building; and for other pur poses.
SR 112. By Senator Barker of the 18th: A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to permit the donation or gratuitous transfer of surplus books and other printed materials to certain non profit organizations; and for other purposes.

SR 122. By Senator Pearce of the 16th:
A Resolution creating the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 123. By Sentors Tysinger of the 41st and Brown of the 47th:
A Resolution creating the Power Plant Siting Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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SR 124. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st:
A Resolution creating the Driver Education Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 127. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Coverdell of the 40th and Kidd of the 25th:
A Resolution creating the Georgia Tax Revision Study Commission; and for other purposes.

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks & Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks & Banking has had under consideration the fol lowing Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 371. Do Not Pass. HB 626. Do Pass. SB 126. Do Pass. SB 145. Do Pass. SB 247. Do Pass. SB 277. Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 351. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th, Chairman.
Representative Wood of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under considera tion the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 278. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Wall of the 61st, Secretary.

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Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1097. Do Not Pass.
HR 305-1124. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd, Chairman.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 540. Do Pass, by Substitute.
HB 1035. Do Pass. SB 66. Do Pass. SB 306. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st, Chairman.

Representative Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Ecology, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Ecology has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 348. Do Pass. SR 86. Do Pass. SB 106. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th, Chairman.

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Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1137. Do Pass.
HB 329. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd, Chairman.

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under considera tion the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recom mendations :

SB

260. Do Pass.

SR

109. Do Pass.

SR

110. Do Pass.

HR 299-1092. Do Pass.

HR 303-1121. Do Pass.

HR 269-1046. Do Pass, as Amended.

HR 298-1081. Do Pass.

SB

246. Do Pass.

HB

830. Do Pass.

HB 1112. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Toles of the 16th, Secretary.

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs (Local Legisla-

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tion) has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB

561. Do Pass.

HB

562. Do Pass.

HB

835. Do Pass.

HB

900. Do Pass.

HB

901. Do Pass.

HB

902. Do Pass.

HB 1003. Do Pass.

HB 1054. Do Pass.

HB 1086. Do Pass.

HB 1091. Do Pass.

HB 1113. Do Pass.

HB 1114. Do Pass.

HB 1115. Do Pass.

HB 1116. Do Pass.

HB 1119. Do Pass.

HB 1121. Do Pass.

HB 1122. Do Pass.

HB 1125. Do Pass.

HB 1126. Do Pass.

HB 1127. Do Pass.

HB 1128. Do Pass.

HB 1129. Do Pass.

HB 1130. Do Pass.

HB 1131. Do Pass.

HB 1132. Do Pass.

HB 1133. Do Pass.

HB 1134. Do Pass.

HB 1135. Do Pass.

HB 1136. Do Pass.

HB 1139. Do Pass.

SB

307. Do Pass.

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HR 211-1056. Do Pass. HB 1082. Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th, Chairman.

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the Hous,e and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 529. Do Pass. HB 778. Do Pass. HB 1033. Do Pass. HB 895. Do Pass. SB 105. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th, Vice-Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 561. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Marion County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 562. By Representative Edwards of the 110th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the Office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion into the Office of Tax Com missioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes wre 150, nays 0.

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

HB 835. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Marcus of the 26th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 34-603, relating to appointment of county registrars so as to change the minimum population of counties in which the registrar is appointed by the governing authority of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 900. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the charter of the City of Augusta, approved Jan. 31, 1798, so as to provide for additional investments in which pension funds of the City of Augusta may be invested; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 901. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the Augusta Ports Authority, approved

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March 10, 1959, so as to provide for additional members of the Author ity; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 902. By Representative Connell of the 87th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the County Board of Tax Assessors of Richmond County so as to provide that the Board of Tax Assessors shall furnish the city with the values of all property owned by the 31st day of March of each year; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1003. By Representative Matthews of the 145th:
A Bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Funston, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1054. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Turin, in the County of Coweta" so as to change the terms of office of the Mayor and Aldermen; to delete the exemption of land used exclusively for agricultural purposes from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1086. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved March 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the pro visions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's offfice in such counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1091. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1113. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A Bill to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Harris County upon a monthly salary so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.

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

HB 1114. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Harris County; to provide that the Board of Education of Harris County shall consist of five members; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1115. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1116. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A Bill to amend an Act creating and incorporating the City of Shiloh so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change the date for elections of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1119. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th and others:
A Bill to provide that in certain counties no company providing water or sewerage services may increase their rates for such services without the approval of the governing authority of the county in which such services are provided; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1121. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Dent of the 85th and others:
A Bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 145,000 nor more than 165,000 wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1122. By Representatives Wall of the 61st and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Carl, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to set the maximum salary of the mayor and councilmen; to fix the maximum ad valorem tax millage rate; to fix the maximum fee which may be charged for business licenses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

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HB 1125. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Lumpkin so as to eliminate the prohibitions against the use of funds of the City of Lumpkin to provide water and sewage service, natural gas, paving or drainage to certain areas of the city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1126. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerks of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1127. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A Bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1128. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the commissioner; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1129. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1130. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensa tion of the clerical assistant to the clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1131. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Towns County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide for the employment of personnel; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1132. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Towns County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1133. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Towns County known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1134. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pannin County so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners of Fannin County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1135. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A Bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the

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Superior Court of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1136. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Charter for the Town of Waleska so as to provide for a Recorder's Court; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1139. By Representative McDonald of the 12th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Commerce so as to require certain appointees to be qualified electors of the City; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HB 1082. By Representatives Leonard of the 3rd, Cole and Foster of the 6th:
A Bill to reincorporate the City of Tunnel Hill, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1082 as follows:

By deleting on line 5 of page 31, after the word "year", the figures "1973", and inserting in lieu thereof the figures "1976".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

SB 307. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A Bill to recreate the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County; to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for election of a chairman and term of office; to provide for election of members and terms of office; to require bonds and oaths; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for a clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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

HR 271-1056. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Mostiler of the 71st and Ware of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the abolition of justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County; to provide for the establishment in lieu thereof of a small claims court; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"Any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary and notwithstanding, the General Assembly is authorized to provide by local law for the abolition of justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County, and to establish in lieu thereof a small claims court, conferring upon such court the jurisdiction as to subject matter now exercised by justice courts and justices of the peace and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace, together with such additional jurisdiction, either as to amount of subject matter, as may be provided by local law, whereof some other court has not exclusive jurisdiction under this Constitution; together with such provision as to rules and procedure in such court, and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by such court, as the General Assembly may, from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. Provided, that any such local law establishing a small claims court shall require the election of the judge thereof by the electors of Coweta County and shall require that the said judge shall be licensed to practice law in the courts of the said county."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the abolition of justice courts and the office of the
( ) NO justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County, and to estab lish in lieu thereof a small claims court?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bailey

Banks Bargeron Battle

Baugh Beck Berry

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Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Carlisle Carnes Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, L. Clifton Collins Colwell Connell Cox Crawford Daugherty Davis Dean Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F.

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Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish

Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Williams

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, Marvin Alexander Beckham Buck Burruss Calhoun Carr Childs Clark, Betty Cole Coleman

Cooper Culpepper Edwards, C. W. Elliott Evans, B. Fraser Glanton Harris, J. G. Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G.

Horton Howard Jackson Johnson, R. Jordan Kreeger Lane, W. J. Linder Lucas Mann Matthews, C.

McKinney Milford Nessmith Pinkston Scott

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Smith, V. B. Tucker Vaughn Wheeler White

Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 132, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolutions of the Senate and House, to-wit:

SR 107. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Brown of the 47th, Reynolds of the 48th and Banks of the 17th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over direct appeals or review proceedings from the Public Service Commission; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

SR 115. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Garrard of the 37th and Brantley of the 56th:
A Resolution creating the Fulton County Transportation Study Com mission.
HR 128-535. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Mostiler of the 71st and Ware of the 68th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education of Coweta County to enter into certain leases, contracts, and lease agreements for a term not exceeding 30 years.
HR 205-871. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Downtown Athens Development Authority.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

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HB 53. By Representative Lane of the 40th: A Bill to create a State Boxing Commission.

HB 309. By Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to formu late and implement a Statewide plan to regulate Public Safety Radio Services.

HB 914. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard and Cooper of the 19th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act amending, revising, consolidating and supersed ing the several Acts incorporating the Town of Austell and reincorporating said town as a city, change the corporate limits of said city.

The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective.

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 317. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A Bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Jasper County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Jasper County, approved March 26, 1935, as amended, so as to place the tax commissioner on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House, to-wit:
HB 959. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Hatcher of the 131st and Irwin of the 130th: A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Calhoun County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff.
HB 960. By Representative Ross of the 76th: A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Warrenton; to prescribe

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the corporate limits of said city; to provide for the government of said City and its corporate powers.

961. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Lincoln County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the said sheriff.

HB 962. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the Act of 1922 so as to change the term of office board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County from two to four years, to fix the term of office, to provide compensation for such officers . . .", so as to change the compensation, expenses and allowances of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

HB 963. By Representative Ross of the 76th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lincoln County (now Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County) so as to change the salary of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
HB 965. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Tift County so as to provide that a member of the board of commissioners from com missioners from commissioner districts 2, 4 and 5 shall be ineligible for the office of chairman unless he resigns from office by a certain date.

HB 966. By Representative Carr of the 105th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Washington County so as to change the method of selecting jurors; to provide for civil and criminal trials by a jury of six persons; to provide for the compensation of jurors.
HB 967. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Banks of the 104th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act fixing the terms of the Superior Court of Bibb County and providing for the drawing of grand juries so as to provide that the grand jury shall be sworn when first empaneled and need not be sworn thereafter even though its life extends beyond the term of court when originally drawn.
HB 954. By Representative Phillips of the 120th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of the Tax Commissioner of Montgomery County so as to provide for determination of the compensa tion of the tax commissioner.

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HB 149. By Representatives Lambert of the 12th, Carlisle of the 71st, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A Bill to regulate the drilling of any well other than wells drilled to a depth of less than 1800 feet for the purpose of tapping of or drawing from underground fresh water supplies or for the purposes of injecting any type of substance or substances into such wells.

HB 904. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Orchard Hill in Spalding County so as to provide that the town shall be a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession, may contract, may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded in the courts, and may have and use a common seal.

HB 938. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff and the ordinary (now Judge of the Probate Court) of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to feeding prisoners confined in the county jail.

HB 943. By Representative Phillips of the 91st:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County so as to provide for a quorum at meetings of the mayor and council; to provide for a minimum number of votes for the passage of ordinances and resolutions.

HB 953. By Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham shall be elected by the voters of Chatham County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of said Board.

HB 224. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Harden of the 154th, Smith of the 78th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide the basis for the allotment of funds for the payment of sick and personal leave expenses of school bus drivers.

HB 358. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Coleman of the 118th and Carr of the 105th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to health insurance coverage for State employees so as to change the definition of the term "employee" or "employees".

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HB 694. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates of State penal institutions to take special leave for the purpose of participation in special community or other meritorious programs or activities deemed beneficial to the inmate and not detrimental to the public.

HB 695. By Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th, Colwell of the 4th and Taggart of the 125th:
A Bill to amend an Act entitled the "Youthful Offender Act" so as to redefine "conviction"; to clarify certain provisions of that Act relating to the sentencing of defendants under the Act and to delete others; to clarify the initial procedures to be taken in determining how to treat the "youthful offender"; to clarify the manner in which eligibility for parole is to be computed for a sentence imposed under this Act.
HB 708. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Jessup of the 117th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to provide sanctions against dealers who fail to register or renew their registrations.
HB 710. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles approved March 23, 1972, so as to change certain of the provisions relative to the sale of abandoned motor vehicles at public auctions.
HB 711. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th:
A Bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974, so as to change certain provisions relating to the com pensation of dealers for warranty service.

HB 818. By Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Bray of the 70th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a physical examination as a pre requisite for employment by the State so as to change the provisions relative to requiring a physical examination; to provide for certain certi fication by the State Employees' Health Service.

HB 856. By Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10 relating to the nomination of candi dates so as to provide that certain county judicial officers and certain judges of the superior courts may be elected in nonpartisan elections.

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SB 149. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.2, relating to the expansion or ex tension of existing bank facilities, as amended, so as to provide for the installation of "automated teller facilities" or "point-of-sale terminals".

SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator; to authorize the Administrator to conduct investigations; to provide for severability.

SB 346. By Senators Barker of the 18th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-99, relating to penalties for violating the criminal provisions of Title 79A of the Ga. Code, so as to provide that if upon the third conviction for possession of marijuana said person shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of at least thirty days.

HB 983. By Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Lilburn in the County of Gwinnett so as to change the election procedures for the governing authority of the said city.
HB 677. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to change the compensation of the commissioner.

HB 678. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the allowance of the fee system of compensation so as to change the allowance of the sheriff for feeding county prisoners.

HB 679. By Representative Peters of the 2nd:
A Bill creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner and for other purposes.
HB 680. By Reps. Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd:
A Bill placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the superior court.

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HB 992. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a county commissioner of roads and revenues and an advisory board of Gilmer County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expense allowance of the commissioner of Gilmer County.

SB 73. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pension to county employees, approved March 3, 1939, as amended.

SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; to provide for an effective date.

SB 215. By Senators Hudson of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th and Hamilton of the 34th:
A Bill to fix the salary of the First Assistant Solicitor, the Assistant Solicitors and the Special Assistant to the Solicitor General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; to provide the procedures connected therewith.

SB 222. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 36-606, providing for the inerest to be vested in a person seeking condemnation, as amended, so as to provide that certain counties shall acquire a fee simple title to property con demned upon payment of the condemnation money.

SB 360. By Senator Holley of the 22nd:
A Bill to provide that every agreement, or undertaking to pay compen sation for services rendered in negotiating a loan, purchase, etc., of any business opportunity, business inventory, fixtures, including a majority of the voting stock of a corporation and including the creating of a partnership interest is void unless the contract is in writing.

SB 365. By Senators Russell of the 10th and Pearce of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-2823 relating to sheriff's fees, as amended, so as to change certain fees; to enumerate additional fees; to remove authority for certain fees.

SB 368. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Section 66-103 of the Code of Georgia, which provides for the payment of wages due deceased employees to certain survivors

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without the necessity of administration upon the deceased employees' estates, as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1963, so as to increase the amount of wages that may be paid.

SB 361. By Senators Warren of the 43rd and Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to revise, consolidate and modernize present laws relating to financial responsibility of operators or owners of motor vehicles upon the highways of this State and to establish new laws relating thereto; to codify such laws as Title 68C of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended.

SB 326. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to levy and collect license, occupational or professional taxes upon practitioners of certain professions, approved February 25, 1953, as amended, so as to include real estate brokers within the provisions of said Act.

SB 321. By Senators Hill of the 29th and Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to provide that surplus funds designated as reserve funds accruing at the Georgia Warm Springs Hospital in any fiscal year shall not lapse to the State Treasury, but may be reserved by the Hospital as working capital.

HB 759. By Representatives Alexander of the 38th, Dean of the 29th, Glover of the 32nd and others:
A Bill to amend an Act establishing the Civil Court of Fulton County (formerly the Municipal Court of Atlanta) so as to change the provisions relating to appeals to the Appellate Divisions of said court and to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Ga. in certain cases.

HB 978. By Reps. Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th:
A Bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Clarke County upon an annual salary so as to increase the food allowance for the prisoners con fined in the county jail.

HB 980. By Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties of this State so as to change the population classification of said Act; to change the provisions relative to costs, fees and commissions.

SB 255. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges which are not branches of the University System of Ga., approved April 14, 1971, as amended, so as to provide

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that students must be full-time students as of the beginning of each school term for which such grant is paid.

SB 262. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Correctional Industries Act", approved Mar. 17, 1960, as amended, so as to authorize the Administra tion to compensate certain inmates employed in correctional industries out of funds arising from the sale of services provided by the inmates.

SB 263. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections, ap proved Feb. 20,1956.

SB 296. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing boards of education to purchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying board members superintendents, administrators, and other employees against liability for damage in specified instances, approved Apr. 18, 1973.

SB 300. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the Merit System of Personnel Administration for Fulton County; to define certain terms; to provide for the appointment of a personnel board along with provisions for their removal and com pensation.

SB 336. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Pur chases, as amended by an Act approved Mar. 29, 1937, so as to provide that the Director of Corrections must certify the availability of goods before State agencies can obtain same.

SB 356. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the participation of certified registered nurse anesthetists in the administration of anesthesia, ap proved March 12, 1973, so as to change the provisions relating to the professional and educational standards of said nurses.

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SB 363. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, Georgia, approved Mar. 13, 1970, as amended, so as to redefine corporate limits of the city.

SB 364. By Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Brantley of the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971, as amended, so as to change the provisions re lating to the election of mayor and Councilmen; to change the term of office for the Mayor and Councilmen.

The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee report on the following Bill of the House, to-wit:
HB 239. By Reps. Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th: A Bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Baldwin County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Baldwin County.

Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 323. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Gammage of the 17th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for employees of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the various Area Planning and Development Commissions to contract for the inclusion within any health insurance plan of the employees of any such Area Planning and Develop ment Commission desiring so to do; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and HB 323 was reconsidered.

Representative Collins of the 144th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act," so as to authorize counties and certain munici palities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Banks Bowman Carter Castleberry Childers Clark, L. Clifton Collins, M. Cooper Cox Dover Gammage Ham Harris, B. B.

Hawkins Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Johnson, R. Karrh Keyton Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Mann McCollum McDonald Milford

Oxford Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Randall Rush Sizemore Stone Sweat Thomason Twiggs Wall White

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bray Carlisle Carnes Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Crawford Culpepper Davis Dean Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L.

Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harrison Hatcher Hays Holmes Irvin,R. Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Matthews, D. R. Miles

Mostiler Noble Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Walker Watson West Williams

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Beckham Blackshear Brown Buck

Burruss Burton Calhoun Carr Cole

Coleman Colwell Connell Daugherty Dent

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Lee Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, C. McKinney Mullinax Nessmith Nix Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. . Pinkston Rainey Reaves Ross

Russell, J. Scott Smith, J. R. Townsend Tucker Vaughn Waddle Ware Wheeler Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 43, nays 78.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 150.

Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd and Howell of the 140th each stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the motion to reconsider the passage of HB 150. Each stated that, had he been present, he would have voted "nay" thereon.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 854. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Calhoun of the 88th and others:
A Bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000 and to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 854 as follows:
By adding in the title immediately after the word and semicolon "spouse;" (page 1, line 11), the following:
"to provide an effective date;".
By striking from Section 5 (page 2, line 14), the words "as compen sation".

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By striking from Section 5 (page 2, line 20), the words "compensa tion in the amount of".

By renumbering Section 6 as Section 7 and by adding a new Section 6, to read as follows:

"Section 6. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval."

Representative Miles of the 86th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 854.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 854 was agreed to.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 146-606. By Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th:
A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; to repeal a Resolution authorizing the con veyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, approved April 14, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 848); and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HR 146-606 as follows:
By adding, following the word "Commission" on line 6 of page 3 the following:
", or its successor".
By striking from lines 7 through 13 of page 3 the following:
"per acre for said conveyance shall not be more than twice the amount arrived at by averaging the cost per acre paid by the owners of the immediately adjoining property, to wit: the property occupied or owned by the Georgia State Patrol, the Georgia College at Milledgeville, and the Baldwin County Board of Education, at the time such property was last acquired.",

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and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"and conditions shall be mutually agreed upon by the State Proper ties Commission, or its successor, and the Baldwin County Board of Education."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Baugh Beckham Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers
Clark, L.
Clifton
Collins
Connell
Cooper
Cox
Culpepper
Dean
Dixon
Dover
Elliott
Evans, W. D.
Felton
Foster, R. L.
Gignilliat
Glanton

Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Jones Karrh Keyton
Kilgore
King
Knight
Kreeger
Lane, Dick
Larsen, G. K.
Larsen, W. W.
Leggett
Leonard
Linder
Logan
Long
Mann
Marcus
Matthews, D. R.
McDonald

Miles Milford Mostiler Noble Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Ray Reaves Richardson Rush Russell, W. B. Sams Sigman
Sizemore
Smith, V. B.
Smyre
Snow
Stone
Sweat
Taggart
Thomason
Triplett
Twiggs
Waddle
Walker
Wall
Watson
White

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Battle Beck Blackshear Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Childs Clark, Betty Cole Coleman Colwell Crawford Daugherty Davis Dent Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gammage

Greer Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howard Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R.
Jordan Lambert Lane, W. J. Lee Lucas Matthews, C. McCollum McKinney Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Parkman Parrish

Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Randall Ross Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Smith, J. R. Thompson Tolbert Toles Town send Tucker Vaughn Ware West Wheeler Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 104, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, adopted.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 53. By Representative Lane of the 40th: A Bill to create a State Boxing Commission; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read: The Senate moves to amend the following amendment: HB 53 by deleting from Section 1 the following: "the Attorney General shall serve as an ex officio member in a non-voting capacity".

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Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 53.

On the motion, the ayes were 90, nays 1.

The Chair voted "aye." On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 1.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 53 was agreed to.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 884. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Buck of the 95th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Commission on the Status of Women, so as to reduce the maximum number of members; to provide for the appointment of an executive committee; to provide for the payment of a per diem for members; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 884 by adding a new section as follows: "Section 4. This Commission shall cease to exist on December 31, 1976.", and by renumbering other sections accord ingly and by adding to the caption after the second word on line seven the following: "to provide for termination of the Commission at a future date;".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Baugh Berry Bowman Bray Burton

Calhoun Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Clark, L. Cole Collins Colwell Cooper

Cox Crawford Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Felton

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Foster, P. W. Gammage Glanton Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Har risen Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore

King Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Matthews, D. R. McDonald Miles Milford Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.

Peters Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Richardson Rush Russell, J. Sigman Sizemore Snow Thomason Tolbert
Toles Townsend Tucker Twiggs Walker Wall Wilson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Alexander Bailey Battle Bolster Carlisle Carnes Carrell Childers Childs Clark, Betty Daugherty Dean Dixon Foster, R. L. Glover Greer

Hamilton Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Hutchinson Jackson Knight Lambert Lee Lucas Marcus McKinney Mostiler Noble Parrish

Petro Reaves Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Smyre Sweat Taggart Triplett Vaughn West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Beck Beckham Blackshear Brown Buck Burruss Clifton Coleman Connell Dent

Evans, B. Evans, W. D. Fraser Gignilliat Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Howell Jordan Matthews, C. McCollum

Mullinax Nessmith Nix Pinkston Randall Ross Sams Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B.

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Ware Watson

Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 95, nays 48.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Oxford of the 116th and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 884 by striking Section 3 in its entirety.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Bargeron Beckham Berry Bowman Bray Calhoun Carter Castleberry Clark, L. Cole Collins Colwell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Davis Dover Edwards, C. W. Elliott

Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Gammage Ham Harris, B. B. Harrison Hays Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Irwin Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W.

Leggett Leonard Long Mann Miles Milford Owens Oxford Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Rush Sizemore Snow Thomason Tolbert Toles Twiggs Wall

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Bolster Brown

Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Childers Childs

Clark, Betty Connell
Cox
Daugherty Dean Dixon Edwards, W. Egan

Felton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Hutchinson Irvin,R. Jackson Kilgore King Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K.

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Lee Linder Logan Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Petro Phillips, L. L.
Ray Reaves Richardson

Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sigman Smyre Sweat Taggart Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Ware West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Blackshear Buck Burruss Clifton Coleman Dent Evans, B. Fraser

Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Howell Jordan Matthews, G. Nessmith Pinkston Randall Sams

Shanahan Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Stone Thompson Walker Watson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 63, nays 90.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend HB 884 as follows: Add Section 6. No member of this Commission shall be a registered lobbyist with the State of Georgia.

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, was read and lost.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend HB 884 as follows: Delete Section 3, line 10, "shall" and add, "may."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Banks Bargeron Berry Bray Calhoun Carlisle Carter Castleberry Childers Clifton Collins Colwell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Davis Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Elliott Foster, P. W.

Gammage Glanton Ham
Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irvin, J. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Leggett Leonard Linder

Matthews, D. R. Miles Mostiler
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parkman Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Rush Sigman Sizemore Smith, V. B. Thomason Tolbert Toles Twiggs Walker Wall

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Blackshear Bolster Brown Burton Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L.

Cole Connell Cox Daugherty Dean Egan Felton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glover Greer Hamilton
Harden Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes

Horton Hutchinson Irvin, R. Jackson King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lee Logan Mann Marcus McCollum McKinney Milford

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Mullinax Parrish
Patten, G. C. Ray Richardson Ross Russell, J.
Russell, W. B. Scott
Sheats

Smyre Snow
Sweat Taggart Townsend
Triplett Tucker
Vaughn Waddle

Ware Watson
West White Whitmire
Williams Williamson
Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beck Beckham Bowman Buck Burruss Coleman
Dent Evans, B.
Evans, W. D. Fraser
Harris, J. G.

Howell Irwin Jessup Jordan Long Lucas
Matthews, C. McDonald
Nessmith Parham
Phillips, L. L.

Pinkston Randall Reaves Sams Shanahan Smith, J. R.
Stone Thompson
Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 72, nays 76.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative King of the 96th moves to amend HB 884 as follows: Strike page 2 at line 10, start "the" through "items."

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks
Beckham Berry Bowman Bray Burton
Calhoun Carter
Castleherry Clark, L.

Coleman Collins
Colwell Cooper Culpepper Davis Dover
Edwards, C. W. Elliott
Foster, P. W. Gammage

Harris, B. B. Harrison
Hays Hill, G. Howard Hudson Irwin
Jessup Johnson, R.
Jones Karrh

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Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R.
Ray Rush

Signian Sizemore Smith, V. B. Tolbert
Toles Twiggs Waddle Wall Watson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Brown Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Cole Connell Cox Daugherty Dean Dixon
Edwards, W. Egan Evans, B. Felton Foster, R. L. Gignilliat

Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Johnson, W. R. Keyton Kilgore Knight
Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Marcus McCollum McKinney Mostiler

Mullinax Parkman Parrish Petro Phillips, L. L. Rainey Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Smyre Snow Sweat Taggart Thoniason Townsend Triplett Tucker Vaughn Walker Ware West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Buck Burruss Clifton Crawford Dent Evans, W. D.

Fraser Harris, J. G. Howell Jordan Logan Long

Lucas Matthews, C. McDonald Nessmith Noble Pinkston

Randall Sams Shanahan

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Smith, J. R. Stone Thompson

Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 93.

The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Battle Baugh Beck Berry Blackshear Bolster Brown Burruss Burton Carlisle Games Carrell Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Daugherty Dean Dixon Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, B. Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee

Leggett Linder Logan Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Mostiler Mullinax Nix Noble Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Sheats Sigman Smith, V. B. Smyre
Snow

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Tucker Vaughn Walker Ware West White

Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, John Banks Beckham Bowman Bray Calhoun Carter Castleberry Clark, L. Colwell Crawford Culpepper Davis Dover

Edwards, C. W.
Gammage Ham Harrison Hays Hill, G. Howard Jessup Johnson, R. Karrh Leonard Mann Miles Milford

Owens Oxford Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rush Sizemore Thomason Tolbert Toles Twiggs Wall Watson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Bargeron Buck Can-
Dent Fraser Harris, B. B.

Harris, J. G. Jordan Matthews, C. Nessmith Randall Sams

Shanahan Smith, J. R. Waddle Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 122, nays 41.

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

Representative Marcus of the 26th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Ecology and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

SB 54. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any masseur or masseuse to massage any person of the opposite sex; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the massage business to allow any masseur or masseuse in his employment to massage any person of the opposite sex upon those premises upon which such business shall be conducted; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed and SB 54 was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 74. By Rep. Larsen of the 27th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Barnes of the 33rd, Overby of the 49th and Pearce of the 16th.

Representative Harris of the 8th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Greer and Horton of the 43rd and others:
A Bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute, having been read on the previous legislative day, was again taken up for consideration.

The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend the Committee

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substitute to HB 619 by adding on page 30, line 13, after the word "priority", the following:

", or secondary purchase money,"

and by adding on page 30, line 15, after the word "first", the following:

", or secondary purchase money,".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Berry Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Can-
Carrell Carter
Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Colwell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Ham Harden Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins
Hays Hill, B. L. Holmes Horton

Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald
Milford

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Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Rainey

Randall Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Sams Shanahan Sheats Sigman Smith, J. R. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart

Those not voting were Representatives:

Buck Burruss Connell Davis
Dean Dent
Evans, B. Fraser Glover Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

Hill, G. Howard Johnson, R. Jordan
Lane, W. J. Lucas
Matthews, C. McKinney Miles Parrish Phillips, W. R. Pinkston

Thompson Toles Townsend Triplett Twiggs Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood
Rush Scott Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Thomason Tolbert Tucker Vaughn Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 144, nays 0.

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

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M.

AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following
Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

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SB 349. By Senator Russell of the 10th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68-502 relating to the definition of certain terms as they pertain to the regulation of motor contract carriers, so as to provide that motor contract carriers shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of nursery stock or sod grass.

SB 386. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1412, relating to license fees for real estate brokers, associate brokers' and salesmen's licenses, as amended by an Act approved Mar. 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 379), so as to provide that no person shall be allowed to take any examination more than three times in any twelve-month period.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and submits the following supplement to the calendar already adopted this March 12, 1975, by adding the following:

HB

235. Commission on the Metro Atlanta Region

HB

284. State Auditor, Salary & Expenses

HB

351. Junior College Act, Payment

HB

414. Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed (Reconsidered)

HB

452. Arrests Warrants; Degree of Force

HB

498. Nomination Petitions, Change Provisions

HB

670. Registration of Geologists; Provide

HB

721. Air Quality Control; Economic Cost; Public Health

HB

732. Crime Information Center; Governor Chairman of Advisory

HB

783. Dept. Revenue; Secrecy Required of Officials

HB

791. APEG; Make Certain Technical Corrections

HB

890. Flue-Cured Tobacco; Storage and Sale

HB

939. Game & Fish License; Persons allow Inspection

HB

941. Garnishment, Prejudgment Garnishment

HB

945. Tax Assessing Authorities; Certain Cities

HB

973. Marriage License; Driver's License Use as Proof of Age

HB 1000. Land Jurisdiction Acquired by U. S. Government

HB 1103. Casualty Insurance, Mandatory Agreements

HR 151- 655. Fulton County; Convey Property

HR 172- 836. Convey Property, Walker County

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HR 228- 910. Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System

SB

6. School Funds, Extra-Curricular Activities

SB

9. Retirement Pension Bills; Attach Fiscal Note

SB

31. Drugs; Distribution by Manufacturer's Rep.

SB

118. Disabled Veterans, Free Auto Tags

SB

127. Pharmacists; Applicants Qualifications to Reg.

SB

141. Campaign Financing Disclosure Act; Amend

SB

250. Rapid Transit Authority; Contracts on State Highways

SB

268. Practice of Nursing; Revise Code

SB

324. PSC; Operation of & The Administration of Duties

Except as herein amended, the provisions of the calendar heretofore sub mitted shall remain in full force and effect.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of 72nd Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 128. By Senator Fincher of the 45th:
A Resolution creating the Health Maintenance Organization Study Com mittee.

SR 139. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Riley of the 1st: A Resolution creating the Freeport Tax Study Committee.

SR 140. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Hudson of the 35th: A Resolution creating the Blue Laws Study Committee.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

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SB 56. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety for Georgia, (approved Mar. 19, 1937, p. 322), as amended, so as to require the court to suspend, revoke or cancel the driver's license of a person who is convicted, pleads guilty, or forfeits bonds for certain offenses.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 73. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pension to county employees, so as to authorize employees of Fulton County to claim, credit for military service when they have obtained 5 years of creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th:
A Bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 149. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st and others:
A Bill to amend Code Section 13-203.2, relating to the expansion or extension of existing banks facilities, so as to provide for the installation of unmanned "automated teller facilities" or unmanned "point-of-sale terminals" within the county in which a parent bank or branch bank is located, with the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Finance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 215. By Senators Hudson of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th and others:
A Bill to fix the salary of the First Assistant Solicitor, the Assistant Solicitors and the Special Assistant to the Solicitor General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 222. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 36-606, providing for the interest to be vested in a person seeking condemnation, so as to provide that certain

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counties shall acquire a fee simple title to property condemned upon payment of the condemnation money; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 255. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that eligible students must be full-time students as of the beginning of each school term for which such grant is paid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SB 262. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act", so as to authorize the Administration to compensate certain inmates employed in correctional industries out of funds arising from the sale of goods, products or services produced or provided by inmates working for or facilities of the Administration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 263. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections, so as to provide that services, goods, wares or merchandise produced or provided wholly or in part by the inmates of a State prison or cor rectional facilities operating under the State Board of Corrections may not be sold to a private person, firm, association or corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide a short title ("Fair Business Practices Act of 1975") ; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 296. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing boards of education to pjirchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying board members, superintendents, administrators, and other employees against liability for damage in specified instances, so as to authorize the State Board of Education and boards of control of cooperative

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educational service agencies to purchase such liability insurance or con tracts of indemnity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 300. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A Bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the Merit System of Personnel Administration for Fulton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 321. By Senators Hill of the 29th and Lewis of the 21st:
A Bill to provide that surplus funds designated as reserve funds accru ing at the Georgia Warm Springs Hospital in any fiscal year shall not lapse to the State Treasury, but may be reserved by the Hospital as working capital; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 326. By Senator Sutton of the 9th:
A Bill to amend an Act relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to levy and collect license, occupational or professional taxes upon practitioners of certain professions, so as to include real estate brokers within the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 336. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Purchases, so as to provide that before departments, institutions, and agencies of the State and its political subdivisions have to obtain all goods, ware, or merchandise from the Director of Corrections, the availability of such goods, wares, or merchandise produced by inmates of penal, correctional, or eleemosynary administrations must be certified as available to the Supervisor of Purchases by the Director of Cor rections and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 346. By Senators Barker of the 18th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-99, relating to penalties for violat ing the criminal provisions of Title 79A of the Georgia Code, relating . to pharmacies, pharmacy and drugs, so as to provide that if upon the third conviction for possession of marijuana of one ounce or less, a person possessed more than one half of an ounce, said person shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of at least 30 days; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 356. By Senator Pincher of the 54th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for the participation of certified registered nurse anesthetists in the administration of anesthesia, so as to change the provisions relating to the professional and educational standards of said nurses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SB 360. By Senator Holley of the 22nd:
A Bill to provide that every agreement, promise or undertaking to pay compensation for services rendered in negotiating a loan, or in negotiat ing the purchase, sale, exchange, renting or leasing of any business opportunity, business, good will, inventory, fixtures or an interest therein, including a majority of the voting stock interest of a corpora tion and including the creating of a partnership interest is void unless, the contract is in writing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 361. By Senators Warren of the 43rd and Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to revise, consolidate and modernize present laws relating to financial responsibility of operators or owners of motor vehicles upon the highways of this State and to establish new laws relating thereto; to codify such laws as Title 68C of the Code of Georgia ("Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act") ; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 363. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd:
A Bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, so as to redefine the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 364. By Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Brantley of the 56th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of Mayor and Councilmen; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, Local Legislation.

SB 365. By Senators Russell of the 10th and Pearce of the 16th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 24-2823, relating to sheriff's fees, so as to change certain fees; to enumerate additional fees; to remove authority for certain fees; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 368. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend Section 66-103 of the Code of Georgia, which provides for the payment of wages due deceased employees to certain survivors without the necessity of administration upon the deceased employees' estates, so as to increase the amount of wages that may be paid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

SR 107. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Brown of the 47th, Reynolds of the 48th and Banks of the 17th:
A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over direct appeals or review proceedings from the Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 115. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Garrard of the 37th and Brantley of the 56th:
A Resolution creating the Fulton County Transportation Study Com mission; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 349. By Senator Russell of the 10th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 68-502 relating to the definition of certain terms as they pertain to the regulation of motor contract carriers, so as to provide that motor contract carriers shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of nursery stock or sod grass; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 386. By Senator Howard of the 42nd:
A Bill to amend Code Section 84-1412, relating to license fees for real estate brokers, associate brokers' and salesmen's licenses, so as to pro vide that no person shall be allowed to take any examination more than three times in any twelve-month period; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SR 128. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A Resolution creating the Health Maintenance Organization Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

SR 139. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Riley of the 1st:
A Resolution creating the Freeport Tax Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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SR 140. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Hudson of the 35th:
A Resolution creating the Blue Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 56. By Senator Barker of the 18th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to require the court to suspend, revoke or cancel the driver's license of a person who is convicted, pleads guilty, or forfeits bonds for certain offenses; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 914. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard and Cooper of the 19th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Austell, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:
Senate Amendment to HB 914:
The Senate moves to amend HB 914 by striking on line 26 on page 1 the figure "350" and substituting in lieu thereof the figure "3350",
By striking on line 26 on page 2 the figure "350" and substituting in lieu thereof the figure "3350".

Representative Kreeger of the 21st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 914.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 914 was agreed to.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 723. By Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd and Gammage of the 17th:
A Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing so as to require that an applicant for a license as a funeral director hold a valid embalmer's license approved by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend HB 723 by add ing a new Section 3 on page 2 stating: "Nothing in this Act shall be construed to infringe upon the rights of individuals to own and/or administer a funeral home.", and by renumbering Sections 3 and 4 accordingly.
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 723 by adding after the word "months" on line 4, page 2, the following: ", or its equivalent on a part-time basis,".

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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Beck Beckham Blackshear Bray Burruss Burton Calhoun Chance
Childers
Collins
Colwell
Connell
Cox
Culpepper
Davis
Dean
Edwards, W.

Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Gammage Glanton Ham Harden Harris, J. G. Hays Howell Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones
Kilgore
King
Lee
Linder
Long
Matthews, D. R.
McCollum
McDonald
Mostiler

Owens Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Rainey Ray Richardson Ross Sams
Shanahan
Sigman
Smith, V. B.
Smyre
Snow
Sweat
Taggart
Thomason
Tolbert

Toles Triplett Tucker

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Twiggs Vaughn

Watson West

Those voting in the negative were Representatives :

Adams, G. D. Alexander Battle Baugh Berry Bolster Bowman Brown Games Carrell Carter Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Crawford Daugherty Dent Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Egan Elliott Pelton Foster, R. L.

Glover Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harrison Hawkins Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Karrh Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Leggett Leonard Logan Lucas Mann Marcus

McKinney Miles Milford Mullinax Noble Oxford Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Randall Rush Russell, J. Scott Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R. Stone Waddle Walker Wall White Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Buck Carlisle Carr Castleberry Clifton Cooper Evans, B. Fraser Gignilliat Greer

Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hill, B. L. Jordan Keyton Knight Lambert Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. Nessmith

Nix Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Reaves Russell, W. B. Thompson Townsend Ware Wheeler Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 70, nays 77.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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Representative Oxford of the 116th stated that he intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 723, as amended.

Representative Cox of the 141st served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 723, as amended.

HB 282. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act providing revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia and creating a fund known as the "Firemen's Pension Fund"; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia and creating a fund known as the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 339), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to eligibility for retirement for certain members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia and creating a fund known as the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 339), as amended, is hereby amended by adding, following Section 5C, a new Section 5D, to read as follows:
"Section 5D. Any other provisions of law to the contrary not withstanding, any person who served as a volunteer fireman prior to the effective date of the Act creating the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund, and who began receiving retirement benefits at a later date from the Fund based on the Board of Trustees' belief that such person was eligible for same, but whose retirement benefits were ceased or cancelled by the Board of Trustees based upon the realization of the Board that such person was not in fact eligible for same, or any person who left service as a volunteer fireman after receiving written notice from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board that he was eligible for retirement benefits except for not having reached the age of sixty (60) years, which written notice was later determined by the Board to be erroneous, shall be eligible to receive the retirement benefits provided by the Act creating the Georgia

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Firemen's Pension Fund, in the same manner as if such service had been rendered in a class '8' or better fire department, regardless of the fact that such service was not rendered in a class '8' or better fire department."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Taggart of the 125th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 282 as follows:
By inserting following the sentence ending on line 9 of page 2 the following:
"Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who served as a volunteer fireman in any department, regardless of the class rating of such department, prior to the effective date of the Act creating the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund and who became a member of the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund within the time required by the provisions of the Act creating said pension fund, shall be entitled to include all years of service as a volunteer fireman prior to the creation of the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund for the purpose of calculating the required years of service for eligibility for benefits under this Act."

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey
Battle Beck Berry Blackshear

Bowman Bray
Brown Carnes Carr
Carrell Carter Chance Childers

Childs Clifton
Cole Colwell Cbnnell
Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty

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Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Jessup Jones Karrh Keyton King

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Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mullinax Nessmith Nix Owens Parrish Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Richardson Ross Rush

Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan
Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R.
Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Waddle Walker Ware Watson West Whitmire Williams Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Baugh Bolster Burton Carlisle Coleman Felton Hawking Howell

Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Kilgore Larsen, G. K. McDonald Noble Oxford Parham

Parkman Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Ray Smith, V. B. Wall Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Bargeron Beckham Buck Burruss Calhoun Castleberry Clark, Betty Clark, L. Collins Crawford Davis

Dent Egan Elliott Evans, B. Fraser Glanton Greer Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hill, B. L. Horton Irvin, J.

Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jordan Lambert Larsen, W. W. Lucas Mann Matthews, C. Milford Mostiler Patten, G. C.

Petro Pinkston Randall Reaves

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Sams Sheats Tolbert Twiggs

Vaughn Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 109, nays 23.

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

SR 65. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION
To create the "Constitution Revision Commission"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in 1945 the people of Georgia ratified a new Constitu tion for this State; and
WHEREAS, while purporting to be a fundamental charter of gov ernment, said Constitution has proven, because of minute detail and needless specificity, to be more in the nature of a municipal code of laws, necessitating an inordinate number of local and general amendments each year; and
WHEREAS, since 1945, said Constitution has been amended over 800 times; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution Revision Commission which functioned during 1969-70 accumulated considerable research data which is present ly available for study and review; and
WHEREAS, it is meet and proper that the Supreme Law of the State embrace only those fundamental principles of liberty and justice which lie at the base of all civil and political institutions, and guarantee inviolate the basic concepts of freedom and governmental organization, leaving to legislation and ordinances matters of detail and implementa tion; and
WHEREAS, the great principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion and all other guarantees of the Bill of Rights can best be preserved under a federal system of indestructible States possessed of sufficient powers to solve own internal prob lems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the "Constitu-

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tion Revision Commission". The Commission shall be composed of twenty members as follows:
The Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor. The Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Attorney General. The Legislative Counsel.
Seven members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker.
Seven members of the Senate to be appointed by the President. Seven members to be appointed by the Governor.

The members of the Commission who are to be appointed shall be appointed within sixty days after the approval of this Resolution by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law. In the event any appoint ment which is to be made by someone other than the Governor is not made within sixty days after this Resolution becomes law, the Governor shall make the appointment. Any member of the Commission appointed by virtue of his position, upon ceasing to occupy such position, shall no longer serve as a member of the Commission, and a successor member shall be appointed in the same manner and by the same person as in the case of the original appointment. Other vacancies occurring from any cause shall be filled in like manner.

The Governor shall be Chairman of the Commission and shall pre side at meetings thereof. In the absence of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall preside. In the absence of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House shall preside. The Com mission shall meet within thirty days after all members have been ap pointed for the purposes of organizing, electing such other officers as it deems advisable, and adopting procedures for its operation. The date of the organizational meeting shall be fixed by the Chairman who shall give ample notice to the members as to the date, time, and place of such meeting. Future meetings shall be held upon call of the Chairman and under such other procedures as may be adopted by the Commission. The Commission, at its organizational meeting, shall determine a quorum. The Governor is authorized to appoint committees from the members of the Commission to perform such duties as he shall determine.

The Commission shall conduct a thorough study of the Constitution and related matters with reference to a revision thereof, and shall adopt a new Constitution. The Commission shall compare the Georgia Consti tution with the Constitutions of other states with particular emphasis on seeking a determination as to the procedure followed in other states in holding Constitutional amendments to a minimum number. The Com mission and Committees are hereby authorized to hold hearings at such times and places and in such manner as the Commission and Committees shall decide. Upon completion of its work, the Commission shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, which report shall be ac-

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companied by proposed legislation. The Commission shall provide for the recording and publication of all or part of its proceedings. In order that the duties of the Commission may be performed more efficiently, the Chairman, with the advice and consent of the Commission, is hereby authorized to employ clerical, professional, legal, and other personnel as shall be deemed necessary and fix the compensation therefor. The Com mission shall be assigned suitable quarters in the State Capitol or else where, and is hereby authorized to expend such funds as may be required to perform its duties hereunder. The Commission is hereby authorized to procure materials, supplies, and equipment for carrying out the pur poses of this Resolution.

The Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General and the Legislative Counsel, shall receive no compensation or per diem for their services but shall be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in carry ing out their duties hereunder. All such officials shall be reimbursed from the same funds from which they are otherwise compensated. The other members of the Commission shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The other members of the Commission, any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, shall receive the above from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of Government and from any other appropriations or available funds. All funds, except as provided herein, which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution, shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of Government and from any other appropriations or available funds.

The Commission is hereby authorized to make and distribute reports from time to time relative to the progress of its work, but shall complete its work and submit its final report on or before December 1, 1975, on which date the Commission shall stand abolished.

The findings and recommendations and any report of the proceedings of the Commission shall be filed with each House of the General As sembly and a copy furnished to each member of the General Assembly. Any proposed Constitution shall only be proposed and submitted to the people after having been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two Houses of the General Assembly.

An amendment, offered by Representative Alexander of the 38th, was read and lost.
An amendment, offered by Representative Irvin of the 23rd, was read and lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend SR 65 by adding on page 2, line 9, after the word, "twenty," the word, "six."

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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, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Bailey Beck Beckham Bolster Bray Burton Calhoun Carnes Carrell Clifton Crawford Daugherty Davis Dixon Egan Elliott

Ham Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harrison Holmes Howell Irvin, R. Johnson, W. R. King Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Linder Logan Miles

Nessmith Nix Noble Phillips, R. T. Russell, J. Sams Stone Sweat Tolbert Townsend Waddle Wall West Williams Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander, W. H. Bargeron Battle Berry Black shear Bowman Carlisle Carr Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper Cox Culpepper

Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Harden Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup

Johnson, R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Leonard Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald Milford Mostiler Mullinax Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C.

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Patten, E. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

Rush Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sigman Sizemore Smyre Snow Taggart Thomason Thompson

Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Walker Ware Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Banks Baugh Brown Buck Burruss Dean Dent Evans, B. Fraser

Hill, B. L. Horton Jordan Lambert Lane, Dick Matthews, C. McKinney Pinkston Randall

Scott Sheats Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Twiggs Watson Wheeler White Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 46, nays 107.

The Resolution, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.

Representative Johnson of the 72nd served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite con stitutional majority to SR 65, as amended.

HB 1017. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th and Milford of the 13th:
A Bill to provide a schedule of minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Georgia who receive an annual salary for their services as such in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Lee of the 72nd was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Castleberry of the lllth and

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Carr of the 105th move to amend HB 1017 by inserting a new population and salary bracket as follows:

0- 2,999 3,000 - 5,999 6,000 - 8,999 9,000- 11,999 12,000- 19,999 20,000- 29,999 30,000- 39,999 40,000- 49,999 50,000- 99,999 100,000 -199,999 200,000 and up

$ 5,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 13,000 15,000 17,000
19,500 25,000

The following amendment to the Howell, Castleberry, Carr amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Childs of the 51st moves to amend the Howell, Castle berry, Carr amendment to HB 1017 by inserting after $19,500 a new range to read:

200,000 - 599,999 600,000 - up

$20,800. $25,000.

The amendment, as amended, was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Carr of the 105th and Castleberry of the lllth, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Beckham of the 89th and Miles of the 86th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moves to amend HB 1017 by adding after the word "county" on line 5, page 2, the following:
"Upon approval of the County Commissioners or Board of Com missioners of the County involved".

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Bargeron

Baugh Beck Beckham

Bolster Bowman Bray

Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Collins Colwell Connell Crawford Culpepper Daugherty
Davis Dover Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Glanton Glover Greer Hamilton Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Hawkins

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Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Keyton King Knight Larsen, G. K. Logan Marcus Matthews, D. R. McDonald McKinney Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Oxford Parham Parkman

Owens Parrish Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Snow Sweat Tolbert Toles Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Wall Watson Whitmire Williamson

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Adams, Marvin Bailey Burton Carter Cole Coleman Cooper Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Ham

Harris, J. G. Harrison Hatcher Hill, G. Howard Jessup Karrh Kreeger Lambert Lee Leggett Leonard Long

Mann McCollum Milford Nix Peters Sigman Smith, J. R.
Stone Thomason Tucker West Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Battle Berry Blackshear Brown Buck

Burruss Calhoun Clark, L. Clifton Cox Dean Dent

Evans, B. Fraser Gammage Gignilliat Harden Hill, B. L. Johnson, W. R.

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Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Randall Sams Scott Smyre Taggart

Thompson Townsend Triplett Walker Ware Wheeler White Williams Wilson Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 91, nays 38.

The amendment was adopted.

Representatives Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th intended to vote "nay" on the Vaughn amendment.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Cole of the 6th moves to amend HB 1017 by adding to line 4, page 3, after the period,
"however, no tax collector's or tax commissioner's salary shall he increased during their present term".

An amendment, offered by Representative Evans of the 84th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representative Karrh of the 106th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Baugh

Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Games Carr

Carrell Childs Clark, L. Coleman Colwell Connell

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Cooper Crawford Daugherty Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Poster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Glover Greer Ham Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hill, G. Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jackson

Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Karrh Kilgore Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus McCollum McKinney Milford Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Peters Phillips, L. L.

Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Randall Ross Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Stone Sweat Thomason Thompson Toles Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Watson West Whitmire Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Battle Beck Beckham Burton Carlisle Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Clark, Betty Clifton Cole Cox Culpepper Davis Egan

Elliott Felton Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Hamilton Hays Horton Irvin, R. Irwin Jones Keyton King Knight Larsen, G. K.

Leonard Linder Matthews, D. R. McDonald Mostiler Parkman Petro Ray Richardson Russell, W. B. Smith, V. B. Snow Tolbert Wall Williamson

Those not voting were Representatives :

Alexander Banks Blackshear Brown

Buck Burruss Calhoun Collins

Dent Evans, B. Fraser Hill, B. L.

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Patten, R. L. Pinkston Reaves Sams Smyre Taggart Townsend

Triplett Ware Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 102, nays 46.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 1017, as amended, was ordered immediately trans mitted to the Senate.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the same:

HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 67th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective; and for other purposes.

Representative Knight of the 67th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 389 and that a Committee of Con ference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate the following members thereof:

Representatives Knight of the 67th, Pinkston of the 100th and Karrh of the 106th.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HR 113-434. By Representative Greer of the 43th:
A Resolution authorizing and empowering the State Properties Commis sion to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia with respect to certain transactions involving State-owned real property located in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:
The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HR 113-434 as follows:
1. By striking in lines 14 and 15 on page 3 after the word "Code" in line 14 and before the ";" in line 15 the following:
"(Code of Georgia Section 91-102a(i))"
and inserting in its place the following:
"of Georgia [Code of Georgia Section 19-102a(j)]"
2. By striking in line 3 on page 4 before the word "to" the fol lowing :
"without the necessity of competitive bidding,"
and by inserting in line 1 on page 4 after the word "Property" and before the word "to" the following:
", and without necessity of prior public competitive bidding,"
3. By inserting between lines 7 and 8 on page 4 a new Section to be designated Section 3.1 and which shall read as follows:
"Section 3.1. That all contracts and contract amendments, sales, leases, exchanges and other dispositions of the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, or any portion of the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, authorized by this Resolution, shall be approved by the affirmative vote of nine (9) members of the Commission present at a meeting;"
4. By striking on line 20 on page 5 after the word "upon" and before the word "it's" the following:
"(but only upon)"
and by striking in line 21 on page 5 after the word "Governor" the following:

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and by inserting in line 21 on page 5 after the word "Governor" the following:

"or upon its becoming law without his approval."

The following floor substitute, offered by Representative Colwell of the 4th, was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and empowering the State Properties Commission to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia with respect to certain transactions involving State-owned real property located in Atlanta, Georgia, along the Western and Atlantic Railroad and within an area bounded generally by the following streets, on the southeast by Central Avenue,'on the northeast by Decatur Street and Marietta Street, on the northwest by Simpson Street, on the west by Elliott Street and on the southwest by Hunter Street; providing an effective date; and for oher purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real prop erty located in Atlanta, Georgia, along the Western and Atlantic Rail road and within an area bounded generally by the following streets: on the southeast by Central Avenue, on the northeast by Decatur Street and Marietta Street, on the northwest by Simpson Street, on the west by Elliott Street and on the southwest by Hunter Street; and
WHEREAS, portions of the Property are currently leased by the State of Georgia to certain parties; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has expressed requirements for portions of the Property in connection with the construction and operation of the proposed MARTA rail system and the MARTA station to be located in the immediate vicinity of the State Capitol and Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlanta has expressed requirements for portions of the Property in connection with the construction of the pro posed Lower Wall Street Connector; and
WHEREAS, the power to deal with and dispose of State real property and interests or estates therein, including the Property, is vested in the General Assembly of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly may and has heretofore dele gated, by virtue of Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly, to certain State departments, agencies, commissions and boards so much of its aforementioned power as the General Assembly in its wisdom has deemed necessary and appropriate under the circumstances in each instance; and

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WHEREAS, it may be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, prior to the next regular session of the General Assembly, to consummate sales, leases, exchanges and other dispositions of the Property and inter ests or estates therein, and to amend existing leases and other contracts with respect to the Property, in order to satisfy, insofar as is possible, the aforementioned requirements of MART A and the City; and

WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the General Assembly that the members of the State Properties Commission possess such expertise as to enable the Commission to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia in the negotiation and consummation of such sales, leases, exchanges and other dispositions of the Property and interests or estates therein and the amendment of existing leases and other con tracts affecting the Property as may be necessary to satisfy, insofar as is possible, the aforementioned requirements of MARTA and the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. That when the following words appear in this Resolu tion, they shall have either the meaning or usage hereafter respectively ascribed to them:

(a) The word "person" shall mean person as defined in subsection 91-102a(j) of the State Properties Code of Georgia;

(b) The word "contract(s)" shall include, but not be limited to, instruments or agreements which create and convey an estate for years;

(c) The word "Property" shall mean the State of Georgia-owned real property located in Atlanta, Georgia, along the Western and Atlantic Railroad and within an area bounded generally by the following streets: on the southeast by Central Avenue, on the northeast by Decatur Street and Marietta Street, on the northwest by Simpson Street, on the west by Elliott Street and on the southwest by Hunter Street;

(d) The word "MARTA" shall mean the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority;

(e) The word "City" shall mean the City of Atlanta; and

(f) The word "Commission" shall mean the State Properties Com mission created in subsection 91-104a(a) of the State Properties Code of Georgia.

Section 2. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia with respect to such transactions involving or affecting the Property as are necessary, in the discretion of the Commission, to achieve the aforementioned objectives, to wit, the satisfaction, insofar as is possible consistent with the best interests of the State of Georgia, of the aforementioned requirements of MARTA and the City.

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Section 3. That pursuant to such authorization, the Commission is authorized and empowered with respect to the Property and, without the necessity of prior public competitive bidding, to negotiate and enter into contracts, and to negotiate and amend existing contracts, with any per son, to sell, lease, exchange and otherwise dispose of or affect the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, or any portion of the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein.
Section 4. That all contracts and contract amendments, sales, leases, exchanges and other dispositions of the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, or any portion of the Prop erty, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, authorized by this Resolution, shall be approved by the affirmative vote of nine (9) members of the Commission present at a meeting of the Commission,

Section 5. That, in determining whether any of the aforementioned authorized transactions shall be, either severally or cumulatively, in the best interests of the State of Georgia, the Commission may consider as elements of benefit to the State of Georgia, in addition to or in lieu of any monetary sums or properties or interests or estates therein to be received by the State of Georgia of the Georgia Building Authority (i.) the improvement of the physical plant of the Western and Atlantic Railroad by removing existing restrictions on railroad operations; (ii.) the relief of traffic congestion in the Capitol Hill Complex area by providing portions of the right-of-way for the possible construction of the Lower Wall Street Connector; (iii.) a direct vehicular or pedestrian ingress and egress to and from the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; (iv.) the relief of vehicular traffic congestion in the metropolitan Atlanta area; (v.) the assumption of contractual obli gations of the State of Georgia, as lessor, to certain of the State's lessees who are leasing portions of the Property; and (vi.) improvements to State-owned or Georgia Building Authority-owned property in the Capitol Hill Complex area made or to be made by MARTA or the City and which improvements are consistent with or in furtherance of the "Capitol Hill Master Plan" which was secured by the Georgia Building Authority; Provided, that the preceding enumeration of elements of benefit is not exclusive and the Commission may consider other benefits to the State of Georgia.
Section 6. That the Commission, without the necessity of prior public competitive bidding and pursuant to such contracts and contract amendments, may sell, lease, exchange and otherwise dispose of or affect the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, or any portion of the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein.
Section 7. That the Chairman of the Commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia, is hereby autho rized, empowered and directed to execute deeds and other written instru ments of conveyance to effect sales, leases, exchanges and other dis positions of the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, or any portion of the Property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, pursuant to such contracts and contract amendments.

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Section 8. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D.

Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.

Lee Leggett Linder Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Milford Mullinax Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, R. T. Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Taggart Thompson Townsend

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Walker Wall Ware Watson West

Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Childers Hawkins

King

Mostiler

Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, John Alexander Beckham Blackshear Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Davis Dent Elliott Evans, B. Fraser

Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Jordan Leonard Logan Lucas Matthews, C. Miles Nessmith Nix Parkman Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R.

Pinkston Rainey Randall Russell, W. B. Sams Smyre Thoniason Tolbert Toles Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 137, nays 4.

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

Representative Harris of the 138th wished to vote "aye" on the adoption of HR 113-434, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, HR 113-434, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

SB 111. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allow ances of members of the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for compensation for the Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Floor Leaders of the Senate and Administration Floor Leader and As sistant Administration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON SB 111

Mr. President: Mr. Speaker:

Your Conference Committee on SB 111 has met and submits the following recommendation:

That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to SB 111 be adopted.

FOR THE SENATE
/s/ Al Holloway Senator, 12th District
/s/ Frank Eldridge, Jr. Senator, 7th District
/s/ John R. Riley Senator, 1st District

Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE HOUSE
/s/ William J. Lee Representative, 72nd District
/s/ Jack Connell Representative, 87th District
/s/ Ward Edwards Representative, 110th District

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO SB 111
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. 1966, p. 544), an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 39), an Act approved March 23, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 647), an Act approved March 29, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 207), and an Act approved March 16, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 248), so as to provide the procedure for additional compensation for the Administration Floor Leader of the Senate and the Administration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives; 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 47-107, relating to the salary and allow ances of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act ap proved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 544), an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 39), an Act approved March 23, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 647), an Act approved March 29, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 207), and an Act approved March 16, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 248), is hereby amended by striking the following:

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"The Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, the Administration Floor Leader and the Assistant Administration Floor Leader of the Senate shall each receive such additional amount per annum as shall be provided by resolution of the respective Houses, but such amount for each shall not be greater than the additional amount provided for herein for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"The Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Adminis tration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Ma jority Leader, the Minority Leader, the Administration Floor Lead er and the Assistant Administration Floor Leaders of the Senate, shall each receive such additional amount per annum as shall be provided by resolution of the respective Houses, but such amount for each shall not be greater than the additional amount provided by law for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representa tives."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

Representative Connell of the 87th moved that the House agree to the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 111.

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

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Berry Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry

Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean

Dixon Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Egan Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B.

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Harris, J. P. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Hill, G. Holmes Horton Howard Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.

Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Ross Rush

Russell, J. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Thompson Tolbert Town send Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives :

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Beckham Blackshear Brown Buck Burruss Calhoun
Carlisle
Cox
Dent
Dover
Evans, B.
Praser

Greer Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L. Jordan King Lambert Lucas Matthews, C. Milford
Parkman
Parrish
Patten, R. L.
Petro
Phillips, L. L.

Pinkston Randall Reaves Richardson Russell, W. B. Sams Smyre Taggart Thomason
Toles
Wheeler
White
Williams
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 137, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 111 was agreed to.

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Representative Greer of the 43rd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 111 and that, had he been present, he would have voted "aye" thereon.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 200-856. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete there from the provisions pertaining to the Board of Corrections and sub stituting in lieu thereof a Board of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article V, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by deleting said Paragraph in its entirety and sub stituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Paragraph 1. The Board of Offender Rehabilitation. There is hereby created a Board of Offender Rehabilitation, to be composed of nine members as follows: the five members of the Board of Cor rections who serve ex officio as members of the statutory Board of Offender Rehabilitation shall continue to serve out the terms to which they were appointed as members of the Board of Offender Rehabilitation herein created; the Governor shall appoint the re maining four members, subject to the consent of the Senate. The initial appointments by the Governor shall be for one, two, three and four years, respectively. Thereafter, successors to the initial members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to the consent of the Senate, for terms of office of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The Board shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Offender Rehabilitation."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to delete thereform the provisions pertaining to the Board of
( ) NO Corrections and substituting in lieu thereof a Board of Offender Rehabilitation?"

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote

was as follows:

;..

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Bolster Bowman Bray Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Cox Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W.

Edwards, W. Elliott Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J.

Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parrish Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. ' Scott Shanahan Sheats

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Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Taggart

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Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker

Wall Ware Watson West Whitmire Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative was Representative Childers.

Those not voting were Representatives:

Alexander Banks Berry Blackshear Brown Buck Burruss Burton Collins Crawford Dent Egan Evans, B. Fraser

Glanton

Harris, J. G.

,

Harris, J. F.

Hill, B. L.

Hill, G.

Horton

Howard

Howell

Jordan

Lane, Dick

Larsen, W. W.

Linder

Lucas

Matthews, C.

McDonald Parkman Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Randall Sams Thomason Townsend Wheeler White Williams Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 137, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HB 191. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th and Jones of the 126th:
A Bill to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket insurance so as to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy or contract or certificate provides for reimbursement for any service which is with in the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance, as amended, so as

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to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy or contract or certificate provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract or certificate who is referred to an applied psychologist by a licensed physician for such service shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service whether rendered by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed applied psychologist; to define issuance of a policy; 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 Chapters 56-31, relating to group and blanket acci dent and sickness insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof two new Code Sections to be designated Code Section 56-3111 and Code Section 56-3112, to read as follows:

"56-3111. Policies providing reimbursement for services within the scope of practice of an applied psychologist. Notwithstanding any provision of any group or blanket accident or sickness or acci dent and sickness insurance policy or contract or certificate here after issued, delivered, renewed or amended in this State, whenever such policy or contract or certificate provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of an applied psychologist who is duly licensed pursuant to the Act making provision for the licensure of applied psychologists, approved Febru ary 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 408), as now or hereafter amended, any person covered under any such policy or contract or certificate who is referred to an applied psychologist by a licensed physician for such service shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service whether rendered by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed ap plied psychologist.
"56-3112. Issuance of Policy. A policy of accident, sickness, or accident and sickness insurance shall be deemed to be issued or de livered when coverage under said policy is afforded to any person residing or employed within this State, regardless of where said policy or contract or certificate is issued. Issuance may be by means of a new policy, or the renewal of an existing policy on its anni versary date, or the issuance of a certificate of insurance or the initial coverage of such person under an existing group policy."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Burton of the 47th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 191 as follows:

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By adding in the title after the semicolon, following the word "psychologist" one line 12 of page 1 the following:

"to provide that the provisions of this Act shall not prohibit such policies or contracts or certificates from providing reimburse ment for services of an applied psychologist without the necessity of physician referral;".

By adding following the period on line 12 of page 2 the following:

"This Section shall not prohibit group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policies or contracts or certificates from providing reimbursement for services of an applied psychologist without the necessity of physician referral."

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Burton Calhoun Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Chance Childers Childs Clark, L. Clifton Cole

Coleman Collins Connell Cooper Cox Crawford Culpepper Daugherty Davis Edwards, W. Egan Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, R. L. Gammage Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins

Hays Holmes Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, R. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan

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Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parhani Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters

Petro Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey
Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

Sweat Taggart Thompson Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Voting in the negative were Representatives Dixon and King.

Those not voting were Representatives :

Alexander Berry Brown Buck Burruss Carlisle Castleberry Clark, Betty Colwell Dean Dent Dover Edwards, C. W.

Elliott Evans, B. Foster, P. W. Fraser Gignilliat Greer Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Horton Howell Irvin, J. Jordan

Lane, Dick Matthews, C. McDonald Patten, R. L. Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Randall Sams Thomason Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 141, nays 2.

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

By unanimous consent, HB 191, by substitute, as amended, was ordered im mediately transmitted to the Senate.

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SB 6. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Carter of the 14th and Starr of the 44th:
A Bill to amend Code Section 32-942, relating to the keeping of school funds separate from other funds, as amended, so as to provide that said funds may be used for certain extracurricular athletic and interscholastic activities; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks
Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford Culpepper

Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howard Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones

Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W. Lee Leggett Leonard Linder
Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Pinkston Rainey

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Ray Reaves Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, J. R.

Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn

Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Beckham Berry Buck Burruss Cox Dent Egan Elliott Evans, B. Fraser Harris, J. G.

Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howell Irwin Jordan Lambert Matthews, C. McDonald McKinney Patten, R. L. Peters

Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, W. R. Randall Sams Sigman Taggart Thomason Thompson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

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

HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others:
A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and em ployees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey Bargeron Battle
Baugh Beck Blackshear Bolster Bray Brown Burton Carlisle Carnes Carr Castleberry Chance Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Greer Hamilton Harden

Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawking Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Jackson
Jessup Johnson, W. R. Jones Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Leonard Logan Long Lucas Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Noble Owens Oxford

Par ham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Peters Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Rainey Ray Richardson Ross Rush Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Snow Stone Sweat Thompson Tolbert Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs Vaughn Waddle Walker Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Banks Beckham Bowman Calhoun Carter Childers Crawford

Felton Foster, P. W. Glover Ham Irvin, R. Johnson, R.

Karrh Linder McKinney Nix Toles Wall

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Those not voting were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Alexander Berry Buck Burruss Carrell Collins Cox Dent Egan Elliott Evans, B.

Fraser Harrison Hill, B. L, Hill, G. Howard Irwin Jordan Lane, Dick Larsen, W. W. Matthews, C. McDonald Patten, R. L.

Petro Phillips, L. L. Pinkston Randal Reaves Sams Smyre Taggart Thomason Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 126, nays 19.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 127. By Senator Langford of the 51st: A Bill to amend Code Section 79A-402, relating to qualifications of ap plicants for registration as pharmacists, as amended, so as to change the qualifications of applicants for registration as pharmacists; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun

Carlisle Carnes Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Collins Colwell Connell Cooper Crawford

Culpepper Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dover Edward, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gammage Gignilliat Glanton Glover Ham Hamilton

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Harden Harris, B. B. Harris, J. F. Harrison Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Jessup Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Larsen, W. W.

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Lee Leggett Leonard Linder Logan Long Lucas Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McKinney Miles Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Patten, G. C. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson

Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Shanahan Sheats Sigman Sizemore Smith, J. R. Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone Sweat Tolbert Toles Triplett Tucker Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those voting in the negative were Representatives:

Coleman Mann

Milford

Twiggs

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Buck Burruss Cox Dent Egan Elliott Evans, B. Fraser Greer Harris, J. G. Hill, B. L.

Hill, G. Howard Irvin, R. Jordan Matthews, C. McDonald Parrish
Patten, R. L. Peters Petro Phillips, L. L.

Randall Ross Rush Sams Scott Taggart Thomason Thompson Townsend Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 4.

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

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SB 250. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Code of Public Transporta tion, so as to provide that the Department of Transportation may contract to allow rapid transit authorities created by the General Assembly to plan, design and construct certain portions of the State Highway System; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Representatives:

Adams, G. D. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Alexander Bailey Banks Bargeron Battle Baugh Beck Beckham Blackshear Bolster Bowman Bray Brown Burton Calhoun Carlisle Games Carr Carrell Carter Castleberry Chance Childers Childs Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton Cole Coleman Collins Colwell Connell
Cooper Crawford Culpepper

Daugherty Davis Dean Dover Edwards, C. W. Edwards, W. Evans, W. D. Felton Foster, P. W. Foster, R. L. Gignilliat Glanton Glover Greer Ham Hamilton Harden Harris, J. F. Hatcher Hawkins Hays Holmes Horton Howell Hudson Hutchinson Irvin, J. Irwin Jackson Johnson, R. Johnson, W. R. Jones Karrh Keyton Kilgore King Knight Kreeger

Lambert Lane, Dick Lane, W. J. Larsen, G. K. Lee Leggett Logan Long Mann Marcus Matthews, D. R. McCollum McDonald McKinney Miles Milford Mostiler Mullinax Nessmith
Nix Noble Owens Oxford Parham Parkman Parrish Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L. Petro Phillips, L. L. Phillips, R. T. Phillips, W. R. Pinkston Rainey Ray Reaves Richardson Ross

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Russell, J. Russell, W. B. Scott Shanahan Sheats Sizemore Smith, V. B. Smyre Snow Stone

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Tolbert Toles Townsend Triplett Tucker Twiggs -Vaughn Waddle Walker Wall

Ware Watson West White Whitmire Williams Williamson Wilson Wood

Those not voting were Representatives:

Berry Buck Burruss Cox Dent Dixon Egan Elliott Evans, B. Fraser Gammage Harris, B. B. Harris, J. G.

Harrison Hill, B. L. Hill, G. Howard Irvin, R. Jessup Jordan Larsen, W. W. Leonard Linder Lucas Matthews, C. Peters

Randall Rush Sams Sigman Smith, J. R. Sweat Taggart Thomason Thompson Wheeler Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 0.

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

HB 670. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Childers of the 15th and others:
A Bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades so as to provide for the regulation of the practice of geology; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 670 was postponed until tomorrow morning, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

HB 791. By Representatives Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Lane of the 81st and others:
A Bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to clarify certain provisions and make certain technical corrections; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 791 was postponed until tomorrow morning, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 348. By Representatives White of the 132nd, Hatcher of the 131st, Burruss of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION
Urging development of a comprehensive emergency health care sys tem; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, accidents and certain acute illnesses have been recog nized as one of the ten major cripplers and killers of Georgians; and
WHEREAS, death and disability from these causes continues to be a major socio-economic and human loss to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that systematized skillful Emergency Health Care delivery can minimize these losses; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Health Services in Georgia are now frag mented and uncoordinated; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia now possesses much of the ma chinery to effect a regionalized coordinated Emergency Health Care System, provided appropriate legislative and executive support, both moral and fiscal, is evidenced.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this Body commits itself and calls upon the Governor and other State officers to do likewise to develop with all deliberate speed a comprehensive regionalized EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM throughout the State of Georgia.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

Journal of the House of Representatives 1975 continued in Volume II. Volume II has the complete index for both Volume I and Volume II.